What did I Ruin?!? Dad's 1966 Buick Skylark Gets Baer Disc Brake Upgrades!
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- During the first drive of the season in my father's 1966 Buick Skylark I heard a strange noise coming from the right front wheel, which left us stranded and needing a tow home. After inspecting the damage it was time to give the car some upgrades with Baer disc brakes up front (SKU 4301432) and new shocks all the way around. No, this one is NOT FOR SALE! As always, thanks for watching!
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My first comment ever, hope I got this right.
I'm the proud owner of the '66 Buick Skylark and the very proud father of Mortske. Words can't express my sincere appreciation to Mortske for keeping our family's legacy alive by resurrecting the Jeepster and all the updates to the Buick. My entire family has always had a passion for old cars, particularly hot rods. I thought I had fair amount of automotive knowledge, but then Mortske turned 12 years old and his passion and range of automotive knowledge left me in the dust.
Many thanks to all you viewers who help make Mortske channels successful!
Sorry I put your rotors on backwards!
Wow Papa Mortske’s first comment and what a great one. I really enjoy your son’s videos he seems to be a great guy and helpful to friends and neighbors also volunteering in the community. PS love his sense of humor and movies. 👍
You did a fine job raising your son.
Yep, got goosebumps over papa Mortske 's comment.
No problem. Woulda performed perfectly while driving in reverse!
Hey boys and girls! Guess what?!? I put the rotors on the wrong sides. 50/50/90 Rule strikes again!!
Meh happens.
Doh!
NOOOOOOOIO!!!
It happens with those fancy slotted & drill rotors an Baur calipers.. but least you realized shortly after.. nice ride tho Mortski.. enjoy the content sir have a great time n keep it going..
I was gonna point out the rotor-reversal! LOL. Schtuff happens.
your persona is a grumpy guy but i smile with the thought you sir are just a good given soul. underneath the hard exterior you are softer than baby you know what. have a great day !
don't tell anyone
You’re such a good son. You’ve really hooked your dad up with the Buick. I know he’s grateful.
Thanks for taking us along on all the latest Duff & Mortske shenanigans! Y'all have a great day!!
I recently started doing a few cars with my dad and have to say I am really enjoying it. Your dad must be really proud and grateful for everything you done on his car
awesome!
Glad to see Mojo being a little more comfortable in front of the camera!
I’m so jealous of y’all getting to work with your dads. My dad passed in 1994. Enjoy every chance you get.
Mine passed in 86 just before my first son was born.
My Dad passed in 2012
@@kimberlywilliams9757 My son's father is making big changes so he sticks around longer.
Lost mine at 19, it’s already been 2 years… he was around to help me get started fixing up a 71 Cadillac though.
Lost dad in 13 and it still hurts like it was last month
Miss you dad, I sure would like an ass chewing for doing something not so bright!
The way i usually get those races off is take a wizzer wheel and cut almost all the way thru it, then take a air hammer or chisel and smack it and crack it. Slides right off with no damage to the spindle
So, at one point in time, Mojo was the kid trimming the bushes that didn't know anything. We all start out with no knowledge or skills, those come with time, practice, and hopefully someone that's willing to teach.
Ya, teach your kids how to survive and support themselves, parents won’t be around forever to take care of them
Kids mowing for a few extra bucks (let alone to hang around a garage and maybe learn a thing or three) are getting rarer and rarer.
Are you the kid he hired??🤣
@Max Hammontree nope, but I am someone just like you that's been in that kids' place. No one starts out knowing everything they need to know.
I have to agree. I always say nobody is born knowing anything. We all need a teacher. I think the saying is "the student is only as good as the teacher".
Seeing North Dakota again reminds me how much I love Arizona! You are hard core Mortske!
The skylark is a nice ride ! With these upgrades even better thanks for sharing it and your towing services ! Take care Duff and Sir !
be careful pulling with chains mate. a lot of people die in exactly that situation, putting a feed bag close to the hook might save your life, it slows down the speed of the fast moving object, you learn that pretty fast when you go 4x4 on beaches here in Australia
I've seen people hang stuff from tow ropes and never knew why... Thanks for sharing & hope more people read that. ¯\_ಠ_ಠ_/¯
@@ronaldrey8474 its very effective when the end goes flying, ive also seen people put their hoods up to protect themselves but the bag or a towel or coat works best
@@stevencox75 I understand and Thank You again for sharing 👍 Will do it the safe way next time , crazy I never asked why and should of !! I learn something new from Mort every time with out MOTOR TREND DRAMA ya know
Good Monday always with hanging out with Sir Mortske😊
A couple more items crossed off the To Do list, and a few more added on. That's the way it always seems to go. Your good neighbor skills are right up there!! Glad Old Duff got some wind in his fur this week. Keep up the good work. Always great to spend Monday with you!
You may want to invest in a good jerk strap for all that recovery goodness, way easier on you and equipment. I was waiting for the old exploder to leave some frame rail on the ground. The old Buick just keeps getting better, I think your pop leaves it at your place for all the great things you keep doing to it, nice work.
Matt's off road recovery rope, or a Yankum rope would go a long way in those situations.
glad to see you putting love and care into your ride!
To clean the headliner: Get a bucket of fairly soapy water. Make a lot of suds. Put just the suds on a scrub brush and scrub a spot then quickly vacuum it up with the shop vac. It allows you to pick up the dirt without making water spots.
Looks like buzz light year needs a kinetic rope for when he gets stuck, it’d probably popped out on two tugs, with the trailer.
I love to see young Agg working things out🇺🇸,someone has too keep the tradition going!!
Great way to start a Monday! Mortske, Mojo and Sir Duff,btge trifecta. Another great video. Love see you helpthe neighbors, the way things use to be, needvto grt back to. God bless
Gotta love life in the upper Midwest! All this episode lacked was a visit to Menards. Always appreciate your and Chin's work..
I've never converted from drums to disks or the other way, but shocks make a huge difference in how a vehicle handles and just how much it can improve the experience of driving it
Good morning Mr Mortske and Duff from Alabama
First
Duff Dog is the Soul of America!
Good Pup...
Thanks Mort!
If you're an old man, I'm ancient. I really like what you are doing with your pop's Buick. She is one classy ride.
So glad that you take care of your dad's vehicle. I bet Duff really enjoyed the ride. Thank you for sharing 😊
I was hollerin at ya about the rotors!!! And pastrami to let the trailer down and get the bobcat out with the bucket,then fetch the trailer with the handler...course its hard to tell sides on camera anyways. The only helper i ever had in 10 years of mobile repair was my daughter who started at 10 yrs old was smarter and more talented then guys with 20 yrs experience....she even pointed out stuff i missed lol....UNBELIEVABLE!!
Who ever edited this video is the best. Great production.
Chin does well!
Love your videos and you doing things for your Dad!
Brings back memories when i had a Buick Skylark GS. It was a peppy cruiser. Definitely a sporty road boat. Lots of metal and steel in cars those days.
Awsome find.. thanks again Mortsky. I like horse trading my self. Old school ways. Back when things were simple.
Mortske Monday! All Right! Best way to start a work week!
Happy Mortske Monday! Get ‘er done and have fun! ❤️👍👊🙏💪💪
Love Mortske, Mojo and Duff Mondays! .....None of my business but last year you put the LS in as a fathers day present. You loved it but did you Dad love it, especially after working on the nail head for so long.....I love resto mods and originals the same.
He most definitely appreciates it. If he didn't I wouldn't be putting more work into it. It's also not a Nailhead.
I got pulled over by OHP this past weekend but I think he clocked the car in front of me doing 75 in a 65, but I think my speedometer is off a bit too. I didn't get a ticket though, he said he would chaulk it up to a "ghost reading". Thank goodness!
Lucky!
Great Morski Monday. Something to watch on the television
Your not grumpy,people just don’t get your sense of humor!
Thanks for taking me along on your adventures.
OUr pleasure!
Love this thing. Proper sympathetic restomod, restrained patina and gets out of its own way rapidly in style. Just the bizznezz. Kudos to you, sir 🤟🏼😎
Awesome job getting that trailer out.. way to 'Git r Done' ol' boy
Oooo that tick got my skin crawling 🦂🐞🦗🐜🕷️🦀
nasty lil buggers
Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks
So much fun helping neighbors. Always ends up being more than you expected. I complain about doing it also but when you need help you hope they'll be there.
Always!
When my father was alive He had 4 airplanes one of the airplanes didn't have brakes, people told him that he needs brakes! my dad told them you don't need brakes in the air, lol. My Dad's Dad father my grandfather flew with him in a Super Cub from Idaho to Alaska how many people have the balls to do that! Miss them , they would be turning onto their grave seeing what's happened to this country.
Good show Mortske & Duff dog
Wow your even colder than Alaska. My snow was gone earlier.. I won't be moving there. Lol.
Have a wonderful day Mort. 👍👍👍
same to you terrence!
We're only an hour in and I gotta comment...at 57:20 it's definitely time Mortske Off Road recovery invested in some kinetic recovery ropes. Disc brakes on the Buick and yanking on a chain seem like opposite ends current technology. Play safely!
Send us one!
Wowsers. Well at least it's fixed right now. Great job. Keep up the good work
☕Another GREAT Mortske Monday vid!!!!! 👍
Hello Mortske, I remember the same thing happened to my 72' Swinger. I actually froze it and shattered it off of the spindle, it was very quick and the cleanup well I had to sand down the area a little bit. It wasn't bad enough to replace it that's for sure. I didn't have torches all I had was a little map gas torch well it was easier to freeze it considering I was out in -27 already. Putting discs on the front of that is really going to make any Improvement that's for sure. I know your dad will be happy! Keep up the good work and many blessings as always
Good morning Mortske and Duff, good morning to mojo as well, he seems a little less camera shy 😉 it's good to see the Buick doing so well. You're a good neighbor, maybe you should advertise for off-road rescuing 😂 keep up the good work and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲
Had a fun time running around your neighborhood with you picking up rust .have a good week
You probly already heard. Did you see Brent ,from half ass customs, lost his shop,to a fire. He's moved in to a smaller garage ,now. He and his family are ok,all things considered. If you can think of any resources you can share .I'm sure he could use the support. Thanks again Mortsky, you're awsome.!!!
Nice kit Mr. M--it looks well made. I get a little nervous with Aftermarket vs OEM upgrades for fear I'll find myself stranded. It has happened to me in the past so I lean towards OEM and keep a list of what parts just in case. Thanks for salvaging another Monday for me!😆
I really agree with what you said , that you'd rather drive them than spend time detailing and polishing the engine bay or the top side of the muffler.
exactly!
I might have done both new spindles while I was there, but that's just me. When I upgraded my 67 Chevelle's 4-wheel manual drums to front disc brakes, I did both spindles because they came with the kit, and also stepped up to power brakes. Night and day difference! Good show, Mortske, as always. Thanks for the vids, man!
We did
@@MortskeRepair Cool.
Hey Mortske: And like a good neighbor, Mortske is there... Whether its working the Buick, towing out your neighbors, or salvaging parts... You're always on the spot!!!... From the home of PB Blaster and Permatex... Cleveland. Ohio... (Sammitches to ce;ebrate!!!!)
Those old ford 2 valve with the 4r70w’s are bullet proof. One of the best combos ever.
The purpose of the residual valve in drum brakes only is to maintain enough pressure in the system to prevent water,air, or any other contaminants from entering the system. It will never hold enough pressure to overcome the springs. If it did, you would have dragging brakes. The adjusters have the job of determining how close the shoes are to the drum. That split master cylinder was a great idea. One of the few laws for cars I can get behind. Discs are better. No question, but unless you are racing, you don't need them. I am still running manual drums on my 66 and it has better brakes than my 99 that has power 4 wheel discs. Proper adjustment and maintenance is all you need.
hey hey time to play in the mud. Cool brakes. Hi duff. Thanks Mr. Mortske
Another great show! Good job being an all around great guy and getter unstucker dude!
Ha
Mortske, while in the military 69 through 72. I drove an m88 track retriever. Would tow two tanks in a straight line. The tow bar weighed 250 lb! Lol. Your technique is good in my opinion. Thanks for the entertainment, I miss Duff.
crazy!
Wow it's like snowing one episode, t-shirt the next! Bet your enjoying the warmer weather.
I put new calipers on backwards once and wondered why they wouldn`t bleed haha... This is a seriously sweet Buick, and your Da is getting a great return on investing in you...
I’ve seen that before
A good Friend told me to get away from the main roads in the country, there are a lot of old vehicles that not many people see as they are away from the beaten path. Some he found would surprise you.
Dang right!
Good-day Lord Duff good day sir hope all is well as always give Duff some love and pets 🐶
Another great video Mortske, Thanks!
That's cool to help out the locals lol.
And get some metal scrap in return.
Smoke screen from Canada's fire in the sun.
Nice work on the buick as well
Be safe all.
"It's always nice to have a supportive father. I wouldn't know about that." - Duff, everytime Papa Mortske comes to visit. He just wants all those belly rubs.
To each their own, I have been fortunate and good enough to get Drums to stop on a dime. All in the adjustment and the set up of your brakes. I have both of them and their both adequate to get the machine stopped at the light.
Thanks Mortske, that's one under cover badass Buick.
Central California watching
Good show alittle bit of everything Duff mr.kool
I've had some Buick 's 😊
Great video as always! I don't know why I was yelling at my TV when he had the skid steer stuck ( Put the trailer down!) 😅😅. Have a great weekend and Memorial Day weekend brother. Be safe and have fun
Same to you!
My boss lives less than a mile away & he has a ?? If im remember correctly a 320 Bobcat with tracks & also a Guil telihandler with sevral different attachments for both. We use them for his solor business. But I can't even describe how handy those are! There ain't hardly nuthin we can't get dun with that equipment.
Awesome!
Thank you as always Mojo and Duff. 👌👍👌
I found this segment entertaining and a trip down memory lane.
I had a 61 mercury comet I was always working on that thing Even though a L6 I was doing hop ups. Wrinkle paint dash and interior trim Chrome goodies. Moon gauges. But
that thing would constantly break down Fall apart Just not wanna run. The kicker for me and the way this relates to your Dads Buick was the front wheel bearing having frozen to the spindle.
Mine did the same thing Only it seized so bad it actually broke the spindle SO there I was doing fifty thru an intersection with my left front wheel and rim and brake drum rolling along side me
Not a good feeling
I was so mad I left the keys in the ignition and a note on the windshield........ ITS YOURS
keep up the good work though I dont know how you can keep up
A while ago I installed a corvette style power master dual cylinder on my 65 GMC, using the little push rod tool to measure the pushrod distance really made all the difference on performance and it gets even more important with the booster on.
I didn't even know such a tool existed until today!
I was yelling at the video the entire time when you put those rotors on backwards. Good to see you caught the error after the fact!
whoops!
That's pretty neat! Thanks man,Hadn't seen that setup for brakes before.
"Dingus" trimmin the bush ( and jackin it, no doubt), that is pretty much what a young guy is good for. At least he showed up. Nice upgrade for the Buick. Thanks for the Monday morning cheer up!
That's why your the man, and I only know one or two people who are involved and ready to tear into and enjoy making brake line.
Hey Mortske grandpa told me about a way that he made his 90deg bends in his Brake lines put weed eater string in the line first tried it won't do it any other way now but remember the wd-40 in the line first LoL have a great day and thanks for your time and influence on my project 1973 c10 65000 actual miles remember live fast take chances and enjoy your life God bless you and your family
Time now to kick back after an exhausting day , pulling folks out of wet situations . The Buick is now safe to drive , probably the safest Buick ( for it's year and model ) in the entire U S of A . I can hardly wait for the next video , but until then , Stay safe , keep the pedal to the metal , Stuart in Ontario................................
I can't believe nobody has bought the Nomad. I just finished mine. Taking it on Hot Rod Power Tour!
Awesome!!! It actually just sold yesterday! Send us an email, did you find your emblem?
Always nice to see upgrades on your dad’s Buick! Great pulling content with the log chain too! No boogaloo’s or brake burns? Sorry that’s sometimes my favorite part of an episode. Best one was drifting in the mortarhome. Didn’t misspell. That’s what I call em.
Mojo. The man, the myth, the legend
When in doubt, Double down on your rubbers!!!! 🤣😂🤣 Small tip Mortske Broth when you was pullin out the skid steer... You did good lining it up... Just keep it backed up a good ways on firmer ground and use the boom extended like you did with the forks.. Hold the brakes & suck the boom in.. It has more then enough pulling power to pullout the skidsteer
My sister got her neck ripped open by a flying trailer hitch ball. Got stuck in a CJ5 and they tugged on it a little too hard. Flew up through the back window. She didn't get out because of being in a mud bog. But anyways -- always safety first Mr. Mortske. Never yank on those balls.
I've seen a lot of these off-road recovery channels yankin' on trailer hitches and such and I cringe when I see that. They say 'I've done this a thousand times - never had a problem - it's rated for it' but it only takes one time you know?
@@W1se0ldg33zer Or flexin their rig driving it on an unsupported trailer then they're stunned when the trailer rig combo is doing cartwheels behind the tow rig.
I used to be a production welder fabricating trailer hitches, 800 per day and QC inspection was zero percent.
Mo jo and Bill should start their own channel I would watch that 24/7!!!!!
Your Dad and Mom have raised a good son.
That was a hair too close on getting fuel to the exhaust. Good thing you managed to solve it before it would have caught fire. Seeing mojo just wack the hammer is actually so relaxing. Specially after having a hard day at work. Love the disc brake conversion.
Enjoy your video's, Don't tell Puddin. Plus i love the way you Chat with Duff. I really think he understands you.
Mortske in the A.M.
Puddin in the P.M.
Mondays couldn't get any better. 😎👍🏼
Early Father's Day present for the Buick. 👍👍😎 Good job Mort!
Thanks David!
I had a '72 Buick Skylark 2 dr 350 with auto trans. I wish I had that car now. They have some really good lines that warrant souping up.
I’ve drive a road for 20 years and just noticed a model a I think, that just got uncovered for the first time, pretty neat seeing that car, not knowing it was there. Think it was in an old collapsed barn.
Awesome! go get it!
This video made for a nice long nap. Thank you sir!
Our pleasure
I totally agree with our car show comment. The only one I actually ever entered all the other people in my class opened up their hoods. I left the hood closed on my ‘68 and just opened my drop top. She won and I promptly retired her from car shows.
This video had it all! We got to hang out with Mojo, we cruised the neighborhood in the Telehandler, pulled junk outa the hedge row, rescued the neighbors, stress tested the rear frame of the worlds toughest expedition , got to take as cruise in the 66 Buick…What more could you ask for? Thanks! I was thinking that you might be able to rent one of those “Rug Doctors” with the furniture brush, get the spot remover soap and give that a try on the headliner. I have removed some tough stains on carpet and couch with one.
A fantastic upgrade to your dad’s very cool car. And again, I hope that he gets to enjoy this car for a very, very long time Thanks Mortske!
Lol I literally noticed the headliner the exact time you mentioned it. Try a steamer and a carpet cleaner but use the upholstery cleaner attachment to suck the stain out. I’d give you a hand but I’m 2 days away from ya.