When I worked at the tire and automotive shop at the county Co-op, we had a fellow mechanic (in the broadest meaning of the term mechanic), that was weird and creepy as all shit. He might have been borderline mentally retarded. But we named him Pookie. He constantly talked about "Pookie" aka RTV. Lol
It's a necessary evil. Especially if you are working on hydraulics. Right Wes? Or, like Possum Works says, don't make a mess in the first place. I hate cleaning. Being as cheap as I am, I don't buy floor dry. I just use a shovel full of dirt from outside.
Sticking with the 223, was the sensible call. A late model Tremec 5-speed will be easier to find than a 3-speed overdrive.I felt your pain getting stuck in a snow-drift. Good thing you had a friend to come to yank you out Oh always thought Bush was swill, but any kind of samich after your ordeal is OK !
@@sweetassugar2076 It's Coors Banquet. or Yeunging for me. Used, to drink Busch back in the day when it was cheaper than Bud Mind you, Bud was Beechwood aged, but don't think that's true today. Genesee Cream Ale also deserves an honorable mention, also Fosters Lager.
I appreciate these videos, it’s good to see projects being followed through. It’s easy-ish to get some thing running poorly, it’s another to see the project through. Many content creators drag them out of a someone’s field, only to park them in the yard. Glad you are releasing some back out into the wild. This seems like one you should put a price tag on and send it on its way.
The flywheel from a Y block will fit and balance on a 223. The advantage is you can get the larger 11 inch clutch. Also if you get the Y block flywheel from the larger F 600 truck its heavier. It stores more energy and helps with that first gear take off.
I’ve often thought sourcing a new “will it start” every week must be a pain in the rear, I’m just happy to see a new vid, you have enough on what with losing the shop 😁 keep up the good work 👍
Still lovin' the Duff cam! I was plowing through snowdrifts in Washington state in my 77 Dodge Aspen about 20+ years ago and I hit a really big one. I had enough momentum to get through it but as soon as I hit it the engine compartment was stone dead quiet! Pulled over and to my surprise the engine was still running, popped the hood and it was packed up to the hood! The only thing you could see was the fan blade turning. The old slant 6 never missed a beat though, and that car went through anything I could throw at it! Winter shenanigan's, always entertaining! :-) Looking forward to seeing what you do with this truck. Keep the great videos coming!
The blower probably starts on hi so as the blower slows down from age and lack of oil it still spins a little and doesn't burn up. Also, a squirrel cage blower will move air even when running backwards, the air flow will be lower though. Sorry, I'm late to the party you are number one on my list and I always save the best for last ;o).
pro tip- to make any vehicle go faster cut a hole through the floorboard (unless it already has one) so you can push the pedal down further and not be restricted by the floor, also works on brakes
David no! there is never a good reason for a six cyl just like there is no reason for hubcaps or wheelcovers& bumper stickers unless you wear a tin foil hat
Some later Ford inline sixes had the intake cast integral with the head. Owners have cut extra holes into the top of the intake and brazed one or two more spouts for carbs. Cheap and can be done neatly. Same can be done for dual exhaust. Transmission is probably limited to a t5 adapted to the stock bell. I don't know if an RUG will fit that bell.
Love these kind of "project" videos need more of them . I'm "jonesing" to see what's going on with that 6 cylinder green Chevy you've been working on ! Miss the old shop days:( but glad you have more room and a lift! What a video
Morning Duff! Morning Mortske! I like anything built before 1980. I really dig those unibody trucks. I do hope u take us along when u build it. Cheers My Midwest brother from another mother.
Great job mortske! I love these old trucks. There is nothing to them. Just basic machines to haul stuff and get you from a to b. Stick with the six banger. It's the perfect motor for such a basic truck.
Man Mortske, watching you and Duff work on stuff is fun, Must say, Duff looks like a Great Buddy!, I miss my dog Yuki, a border collie, She blessed me and everybody else (except for rodents!) with 18 years and 9 months of life! Great looking Truck Man!
Another great video. Those freeze plugs DO add up! Just signed-up on Patreon - it should cover the plugs for this block, plus a few spares. Love your channel - I can (and do) watch for hours at a time … and Duff rocks!
Sure brought back memories of my first truck. 13 years old and bought a 61 with a 223 that had a broken piston. I lifted the hood and stood next to the engine and R&R'd the piston,rings and bearings. 50 years and 100 lbs heavier I recently bought another 61 f100.
Man I can't get enough of you and Duff Dog . Keep pumping out the great videos. Would watch everything you put out . Also I know most people don't put out videos as long as you do but it's the way to go . I watch you and Duff like a TV show . Every time you release content I'm glad you don't try and break it up like most UA-camrs. It makes for a better experience seeing a start to finish job. 👍👍👊👊
Gosh I felt for ya Mortske with that cold. We had a high of 76 here today(2/17/) but storms moving thru, bringing us back to 40s and 50s for a few days. Then back up to 60s and 70s. I love the south 🙂. Love the videos as always.....🍻
I had 1961 Ford Econoline pick up It had a 6 cylinder in it not sure what the engine size was a 2 something. Long wheel base unibody. Loved it. The 61 Truck looks pretty good. Mortske Duff loves digging where he feels it’s important! Lol! Always good to have friends. Home again yea! Thank you for sharing
That’s awesome Mortske, you really keep those oldies but goodies goin. Negative temps and your out bustin drifts with no heat and bald tires??!! You ain’t scared love it! My truck is an 80 F100 and its got a floor shift three speed overdrive. It originally had a 300 six cylinder. First and second low third much taller, fourth very tall.
I'm a Ferd guy, so don't think I am bashing them, but the Unibody was a bad idea. When you put weight in them, the doors don't work right. Some times won't close, and some times pop open while driving. There is a reason they stopped making them.
I've got a '62 F100 unibody long bed, it's a runner but it's pretty rough. There is quite a bit of "self clearancing" that has happened inside the door jams where the upper portion of the bed side rolls into the cab, and the area underneath where the rear roof pillars come out away from the bed. Basically evidence of being owned previously by a 300 pound gorilla who'd just go to town slamming the absolute hell out of the doors to get them to close. Much like Morske's rig it originally had like 8 leafs in the main spring pack, and had the 3 or 4 leaf overloads, so Lord only knows how much weight that poor truck hauled around in it's prime. I've also got a '63 F250 with the standard detached fleetside long bed. I think the unibody trucks are better looking, just because the box actually matches the truck cab and front fenders. But the detached bed definitely makes for a better truck if it's actually being used as a truck.
I own a 1961 Unibody long bed,my Dad owned. it's been overloaded many times over the years. Never had any problems with it. Cab,doors and all still work just like they did when Dad bought it. One load was the old type concrete blocks, over the top of the cab from front to back of the bed..
Just like when you jack a unibody car up for an oil change or whatever just to find the doors won't open or close because the body is twisted. Been there, done that. I only own full frame vehicles anymore because of that.
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship In their prime the detached bed was definitely better for a "truck", but 60 years later I seriously doubt anyone is still using one of these as a daily work truck... The ones that are left have been hot rodded/rat rodded, or they're survivors that come out for the occasional leisurely cruise, so typically the better looking unibodies are typically more desired then the standard working man's fleetside. I'm slowly ruining what made my 63 F250 a "truck" ... Ditching a leaf sprung 8 lug solid front axle for independent coil suspension from a 97 crown Victoria. Ditching a 8 lug leaf sprung rear end for an 8.8 from an explorer with a 4 link and coil springs. Ditching an old inline 6 and 3 speed for a 4.6 and a 5 speed from a 03 mustang gt. Finally, ditching a completely trashed 8 foot fleetside bed and cutting the frame down to fit a step side short bed that came from a 58 Ford.
Afternoon Mortske!! I really like that 61 unibody......I commened you for power washing that motor when it was 4 degrees out!! Don't do the LS swap, it would be cool, but as you said, 8-10k is alot of money..that thing runs to good to do a swap...just fix the mechanicals... Be safe!! God Bless!!!
Another classic, love that you showed that you got stuck on the test drive. And I totally agree on the "keep the 6 since it still works" approach. I'd also love to see that LS/front end swap for $5k or less. Even starting with a $500 5.3L I'd guess it would be closer to $10k without breaking a sweat. And imagine all the salty Furd purists...
Love these old fords, agree they missed the mark on the tailgates. Look forward to seeing what you do with this rig, no matter if it's a restoration or wild suspension and drivetrain conversion. You and ol' Duff keep up the good work 😎👍🇺🇸
We had a low maintenance road near the farm in NE SoDak. We’d get random knocks on the door from cold drivers who got stuck trying to find a shortcut. Dad would fire up the tractor and go off to pull them out. Now I live in California where we cool our cars with positive energies and happy thoughts. Great video.
@@UnhungHero there is a possibility it wouldn’t get of the Ground, because Ford things! Just kidding! Any straight six will run better then most V8, it’s just more simple and therefore “more gooder”!
Those unibody pickups looked much better than the 61 fleetside with a seperate bed. The bed they used on them came out in 57 . and never really looked correct. I call them wrongsides. In 65 they finally changed to a bed that matched the cab style.
6:29 My 9 inch and rear are also super sloppy but I can't help it, I'm old like that truck (53 yr old) 🤣Joking aside, Freeze plugs and starters in these old rigs need to give you a break! Gonna train Duffster to sniff out these things. Oh and to Ford and other ''brand fan boys'' These rigs are Mortske's for him to do as he pleases with, not YOURS...and he's saving them from the scrapper so quit yo whining!
So glad your keeping it stock. If you really wanted a V8 I would say shoot for a 289 or 302 it’s probably cheaper than a LS swap. I never understood putting a LS in everything. I know it’s a great v8 but it’s to modern with computer stuff.
It varies, I've seen some for 4 to 500. Others are a little more. It seems like deals come along when I'm not in the market for one. There are still a lot of 90's trucks are being parted around here. Also from time to time some marine versions pop up.
Now that was an adventure Mortske. Nice to have friends to bail you out of the snow. Duff sure had fun though. Hate to say it but it's 80 degrees here in Mesa today. About a 1% chance of rain this week. Definitely Chamber of commerce weather. I' have one of those freeze plug installers but by the time the thing stops trying to install the plug crooked The old tried and true half inch drive socket and extension comes through every time. I picked up a Swedish pattern pipe wrench today. A buddy uses one all time on hard to reach stuff. If you have not heard of it Google it. Might be something to ad to your tool collection. That old Ford unibody is cool as is. Robin egg blue. Three on the tree and all. How many do you see these days without an engine swap to a huge V-8? I know every pick up like that here has been all chopped up and not in a good way. That truck is surprisingly void of body rot. Great patina. Everybody get Duff approved. Have a great week my friend.
Well since you baptised it THAT hard in the snow id say it deserves a new name now more then ever. The Snow Grader or The Snow Plow. Plowin Pete? nice one as always Mortske.
I grew up about 100 miles East of you, plowing through the drifts in a 68 Plymouth Satellite with the leaning tower of power up front, and a 150 pound manhole cover in the trunk for traction. Somehow never got stuck, but I filled that engine bay full of snow many times. Also, thanks for cheering up Greta. She needed it.
Cool old truck, I used to be a caregiver for a quadriplegic man, who still had his Dad's 1964 Chevy stepside, straight six, three on the tree, 30,000 original miles. They bought the truck and a Ford tractor, the same year and they used the tractor more than they used the truck. 😂🤣😂 He died this past October. I sure miss him. He was a central Texas farmer and minor league baseball player and then a teacher. Awesome man. Thank you for the awesome video!! Stuck in the snow, hilarious!! Yeah, that doesn't happen here in the Cowboy Capital of the World.
Ha!, Shades of 1970, high school. Street drag wars, kids from families with money vs us farm kids. We were hopelessly outclassed by local GTO's and such, but did have some success after my Mom's LTD got rear ended and we swapped its 429 auto into an identical little Ford pickup. Right out of the gate we learned the true meaning of wheel hop, cured with a set of home brew traction bars, which led to lots of tire smoke and not enough hook up to hang with the big kids. Traction issues quickly cured by adding duals to the rear. The quick and dirty fix worked, the farm kid way, by welding two stock rims together rim to rim. Then that beater truck hooked up big time. After a week or two Jimmy wadded the truck up though. It got pretty squirrely over 100 or so, but at least we did get some respect. Wild times.
Vinegar! Fill the coolant passages with vinegar, I use apple cider vinegar. Wait a few days and pressure wash. Eats rust like no other! Learned that from all my fuel tank cleaning days
I can relate to the winter conditions. Pulled many people out of the snow here at the end of the world. Always carry some form of traction device/sand/gravel/kitty litter and a shovel. You want to experience winter 6 months out of the year come up to Alaska for a visit!
Nothing like those concrete snow drifts! I remember those as a kid in Minnesnowta🥶! She may be a little low to get through the drifts but she’s still a nice truck! Thanks for the video 👍
Excellent video Mortske Repair :) what do so frost plugs don't leak or blow out is change antifreeze also thermostat plus water pump every 5 years and put in every 3 months to 100ml of Differential fluid in rad let circulation too ! Also help the engine oil cleaner plus gasket from leaks too also crud in behind frost plugs to oil pan when change or antifreeze too! I only had one frost plug come out on me in one vechile because guy rebuilt motor did put in right and long time before starting rebuilt my own engines plus others too! When lost frost plug was one below head and blew rad up to same time and big cost and frost plug on side of engine on back side ! Plus had do new thermostat too ! Car was 1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 litre V6 on right side last year of cast iron block plus heads too and crap transmission Electric 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission and transmission lines not fun to change to!
Hey Mort. Just wanted to say, your camera work is awesome. I love how you always setup the camera right up close to the part your working on. Drive shaft, transmission mount bolts, flywheel and clutch bolts. Just everything. You show it all and I'm here for it. Also, if you do decide to get serious with the LS 4L80 swap, I'd love to see videos on that so please take us along with you! Keep up the good work my man 👍
I use a 3’x3’x6” concrete mixing tub when I know I’m gonna spill oil, but I do enjoy the Greta and Exxon Valdez clips! Keep it up Mortske! My wife even enjoys your videos
I remember wiping out just outside of Winterpeg { Winnipeg } -50 below ,winds blowing at 60 in a leather coat that was freezing and cracking from the cold.Engine compartment filled completely up and frozen,boy the good old days LOLOLOL
You really sent her there eh bud!! Pretty hard to get snow on top of the air cleaner. You can tell Mortske is keeping this one, he has a list of things to fix that annoy him, plus he's not worried about losing the shop over the cost of the upgrades. Duff is probably digging in the snow because he caught a scent and is trying to track whatever critter left it. You are gonna spoil him with 3 rides in a week. That is now the new normal. Awesome job!! Can't wait til next Monday already.
I had an oil spill in my shop one time and no floor dry. So I got under my table saw and got the sawdust and covered the oil it worked great. And then I was able to just burn it all in the wood stove.
Job well done as always Mortske… I found one of those unibodies some years back, but it was pretty hammered……. Don’t you just love those old 60s Fords when you’re as tall as we are it seems like the steering wheel is always right up in your grill. Waiting for the next one. Carry-on….
In this video Mortske lovingly strokes his shaft, Duff dives nose first into a mountain of white powder and a guy named Pookie.
Bahaha, well said Bob!
*[Jessica by the Allman Brothers starts in the background]*
Don’t forget the cameo by Dick Looby.
When I worked at the tire and automotive shop at the county Co-op, we had a fellow mechanic (in the broadest meaning of the term mechanic), that was weird and creepy as all shit. He might have been borderline mentally retarded. But we named him Pookie. He constantly talked about "Pookie" aka RTV. Lol
Lol Bob :) great one day to have Lol too!
The trick to floor dry is to just cover the entire floor in a generous layer as a preventative measure...
Ugh. Hate that stuff
Listen to your elders Mortske
I Just keep my old dog food bags and fill them with sawdust when I do a project. Use that for oil soak duty.
It's a necessary evil. Especially if you are working on hydraulics. Right Wes? Or, like Possum Works says, don't make a mess in the first place. I hate cleaning. Being as cheap as I am, I don't buy floor dry. I just use a shovel full of dirt from outside.
Bring a carpenter, Sawdust from the table saw. Then a bit of lime or plaster gets it all and sucks the stain from the concrete
What a great truck! I was proud of you for pressure washing that engine. Getting stuck made it an adventure. Great video!
I love that you do not immediately toss the in-line sixes for a bent eight with a floor shift. Trucks are tools not ego extenders!
Sticking with the 223, was the sensible call. A late model Tremec 5-speed will be easier to find than a 3-speed overdrive.I felt your pain getting stuck in a snow-drift. Good thing you had a friend to come to yank you out Oh always thought Bush was swill, but any kind of samich after your ordeal is OK !
@@jeromebreeding3302 I’d rather warm bush than cold bud any day of the week..
I don't want my truck to have anything but an in-line 6
@@sweetassugar2076 It's Coors Banquet. or Yeunging for me. Used, to drink Busch back in the day when it was cheaper than Bud Mind you, Bud was Beechwood aged, but don't think that's true today. Genesee Cream Ale also deserves an honorable mention, also Fosters Lager.
@@jeromebreeding3302 nothing beats a nice cold brewskie 🍺😃
You're showing that Ford some love and I can see why she's a beauty .
Mortske you have one of my favorite channels on the UA-cam! Keep the content coming, my friend!
Much appreciated Paul!
As time goes by
@@MortskeRepair OK on I 754
I appreciate these videos, it’s good to see projects being followed through. It’s easy-ish to get some thing running poorly, it’s another to see the project through. Many content creators drag them out of a someone’s field, only to park them in the yard. Glad you are releasing some back out into the wild. This seems like one you should put a price tag on and send it on its way.
Oh, I'd consider that a keeper for life.
I would think he may consider this one to be a keeper from how he was talking about it
The flywheel from a Y block will fit and balance on a 223. The advantage is you can get the larger 11 inch clutch. Also if you get the Y block flywheel from the larger F 600 truck its heavier. It stores more energy and helps with that first gear take off.
I’ve often thought sourcing a new “will it start” every week must be a pain in the rear, I’m just happy to see a new vid, you have enough on what with losing the shop 😁 keep up the good work 👍
Still lovin' the Duff cam! I was plowing through snowdrifts in Washington state in my 77 Dodge Aspen about 20+ years ago and I hit a really big one. I had enough momentum to get through it but as soon as I hit it the engine compartment was stone dead quiet! Pulled over and to my surprise the engine was still running, popped the hood and it was packed up to the hood! The only thing you could see was the fan blade turning. The old slant 6 never missed a beat though, and that car went through anything I could throw at it! Winter shenanigan's, always entertaining! :-)
Looking forward to seeing what you do with this truck. Keep the great videos coming!
Nice!
Love that straight 6!
The blower probably starts on hi so as the blower slows down from age and lack of oil it still spins a little and doesn't burn up. Also, a squirrel cage blower will move air even when running backwards, the air flow will be lower though. Sorry, I'm late to the party you are number one on my list and I always save the best for last ;o).
pro tip- to make any vehicle go faster cut a hole through the floorboard (unless it already has one) so you can push the pedal down further and not be restricted by the floor, also works on brakes
:)))
Duff is creeping up on 1 million subscribers. Great show. Thanks for the entertaining content
He’s a ways out yet!
@@MortskeRepair dang it I was reading it wrong.
Love the concept to use the front axle as a snow plow! Definitely keep it as an inline 6. You and Duff keep up the good work 👍
Brilliant!
David no! there is never a good reason for a six cyl just like there is no reason for hubcaps or wheelcovers& bumper stickers unless you wear a tin foil hat
@@bradzimmerman3171 Hey I don't mind a 6! Or hubcaps!
Some later Ford inline sixes had the intake cast integral with the head. Owners have cut extra holes into the top of the intake and brazed one or two more spouts for carbs. Cheap and can be done neatly. Same can be done for dual exhaust.
Transmission is probably limited to a t5 adapted to the stock bell. I don't know if an RUG will fit that bell.
Love these kind of "project" videos need more of them . I'm "jonesing" to see what's going on with that 6 cylinder green Chevy you've been working on ! Miss the old shop days:( but glad you have more room and a lift! What a video
Thanks!
Morning Duff! Morning Mortske! I like anything built before 1980. I really dig those unibody trucks. I do hope u take us along when u build it. Cheers My Midwest brother from another mother.
I like how there's no bed/cab line, Just the door. Beautiful truck.
I really like those unibody short beds. Today is the warmest morning we've had in 3 days. Only -10°. Been a long cold winter. Great video 👍
Agreed, spring can't come soon enough!
@@MortskeRepair Mid 70's this week in LA(Lower Alabama) I think we are expecting mid 80's next week
@@wayneyoung6094 LA haha, you had me scared for a second!
Son of a biscuit..! That snow reminds me when I lived in Kansas in the 1970s. That’s exactly why I live in California & Florida🍾
Great job mortske! I love these old trucks. There is nothing to them. Just basic machines to haul stuff and get you from a to b. Stick with the six banger. It's the perfect motor for such a basic truck.
Good video with a lot of snow. Keep on going. Good times with duffy . God bless
Man Mortske, watching you and Duff work on stuff is fun, Must say, Duff looks like a Great Buddy!, I miss my dog Yuki, a border collie, She blessed me and everybody else (except for rodents!) with 18 years and 9 months of life! Great looking Truck Man!
41:50 Love the homage to Paul Harrell with the background music. Was waiting for the Pop Tart/Where a Man Belongs add to pop up 😃.
Another great video. Those freeze plugs DO add up! Just signed-up on Patreon - it should cover the plugs for this block, plus a few spares. Love your channel - I can (and do) watch for hours at a time … and Duff rocks!
Much appreciated!
Sure brought back memories of my first truck. 13 years old and bought a 61 with a 223 that had a broken piston. I lifted the hood and stood next to the engine and R&R'd the piston,rings and bearings. 50 years and 100 lbs heavier I recently bought another 61 f100.
Awesome
Man I can't get enough of you and Duff Dog . Keep pumping out the great videos. Would watch everything you put out . Also I know most people don't put out videos as long as you do but it's the way to go . I watch you and Duff like a TV show . Every time you release content I'm glad you don't try and break it up like most UA-camrs. It makes for a better experience seeing a start to finish job. 👍👍👊👊
Exactly 💯
I appreciate that Seth!
Gosh I felt for ya Mortske with that cold. We had a high of 76 here today(2/17/) but storms moving thru, bringing us back to 40s and 50s for a few days. Then back up to 60s and 70s. I love the south 🙂. Love the videos as always.....🍻
Scared me there for a moment Mortske. Don’t know what I would’ve done with out Mortske Monday.
Ya me too!! 🤣😂
yeah, upload issue, sorry!
Thanks for including the part where you got stuck AND when you got pulled out! Looked like a fun time!
You bet!
A 4.9 and a 5 speed would be fun in that rig. Nice truck either way. Nice seeing the old trucks used lol
I had 1961 Ford Econoline pick up It had a 6 cylinder in it not sure what the engine size was a 2 something. Long wheel base unibody. Loved it. The 61 Truck looks pretty good. Mortske Duff loves digging where he feels it’s important! Lol! Always good to have friends. Home again yea! Thank you for sharing
You're not the only one that hates them all 🤣 I really enjoy your content 😉 Hi Duff!!!!
That’s awesome Mortske, you really keep those oldies but goodies goin. Negative temps and your out bustin drifts with no heat and bald tires??!! You ain’t scared love it! My truck is an 80 F100 and its got a floor shift three speed overdrive. It originally had a 300 six cylinder. First and second low third much taller, fourth very tall.
I'm a Ferd guy, so don't think I am bashing them, but the Unibody was a bad idea. When you put weight in them, the doors don't work right. Some times won't close, and some times pop open while driving. There is a reason they stopped making them.
I've got a '62 F100 unibody long bed, it's a runner but it's pretty rough. There is quite a bit of "self clearancing" that has happened inside the door jams where the upper portion of the bed side rolls into the cab, and the area underneath where the rear roof pillars come out away from the bed. Basically evidence of being owned previously by a 300 pound gorilla who'd just go to town slamming the absolute hell out of the doors to get them to close. Much like Morske's rig it originally had like 8 leafs in the main spring pack, and had the 3 or 4 leaf overloads, so Lord only knows how much weight that poor truck hauled around in it's prime.
I've also got a '63 F250 with the standard detached fleetside long bed. I think the unibody trucks are better looking, just because the box actually matches the truck cab and front fenders. But the detached bed definitely makes for a better truck if it's actually being used as a truck.
I own a 1961 Unibody long bed,my Dad owned. it's been overloaded many times over the years. Never had any problems with it. Cab,doors and all still work just like they did when Dad bought it. One load was the old type concrete blocks, over the top of the cab from front to back of the bed..
Just like when you jack a unibody car up for an oil change or whatever just to find the doors won't open or close because the body is twisted. Been there, done that. I only own full frame vehicles anymore because of that.
@@_Frank_the_Tank I agree the uni looks better, but if you want a real "truck"...
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship In their prime the detached bed was definitely better for a "truck", but 60 years later I seriously doubt anyone is still using one of these as a daily work truck... The ones that are left have been hot rodded/rat rodded, or they're survivors that come out for the occasional leisurely cruise, so typically the better looking unibodies are typically more desired then the standard working man's fleetside.
I'm slowly ruining what made my 63 F250 a "truck" ... Ditching a leaf sprung 8 lug solid front axle for independent coil suspension from a 97 crown Victoria. Ditching a 8 lug leaf sprung rear end for an 8.8 from an explorer with a 4 link and coil springs. Ditching an old inline 6 and 3 speed for a 4.6 and a 5 speed from a 03 mustang gt. Finally, ditching a completely trashed 8 foot fleetside bed and cutting the frame down to fit a step side short bed that came from a 58 Ford.
Best part of Monday night- Mortske drops a new video.
Haha, with a name like Dick Loobe high school had to be a living hell everyday. Glad to see you working on this oldie but goodie!
Afternoon Mortske!! I really like that 61 unibody......I commened you for power washing that motor when it was 4 degrees out!! Don't do the LS swap, it would be cool, but as you said, 8-10k is alot of money..that thing runs to good to do a swap...just fix the mechanicals...
Be safe!! God Bless!!!
Another classic, love that you showed that you got stuck on the test drive. And I totally agree on the "keep the 6 since it still works" approach. I'd also love to see that LS/front end swap for $5k or less. Even starting with a $500 5.3L I'd guess it would be closer to $10k without breaking a sweat. And imagine all the salty Furd purists...
Lots of salt around the UA-cam
Love these old fords, agree they missed the mark on the tailgates.
Look forward to seeing what you do with this rig, no matter if it's a restoration or wild suspension and drivetrain conversion.
You and ol' Duff keep up the good work 😎👍🇺🇸
We had a low maintenance road near the farm in NE SoDak. We’d get random knocks on the door from cold drivers who got stuck trying to find a shortcut. Dad would fire up the tractor and go off to pull them out. Now I live in California where we cool our cars with positive energies and happy thoughts. Great video.
There's a lot of them farms around here!
I vote to name this pickup "Jesse".
Unibody - "the body" - "Jesse The Body"
Then you can start a conspiracy theory channel where you travel the country in your unibody Ford ;)
@@UnhungHero Well, I ain't got time to bleed brakes.
@@UnhungHero there is a possibility it wouldn’t get of the Ground, because Ford things!
Just kidding! Any straight six will run better then most V8, it’s just more simple and therefore “more gooder”!
Cool! I drove a short bed '62 for years. 292 with 3 on the tree. Loved it!
Those unibody pickups looked much better than the 61 fleetside with a seperate bed. The bed they used on them came out in 57 . and never really looked correct. I call them wrongsides. In 65 they finally changed to a bed that matched the cab style.
She is a keeper. It has a great look. Thanks for sharing. I've had alot of ford truck of this vintage fun to see on your show.👍
Nothing against an ls swap. Definitely some awesome builds out there. but will it run 65 years?
I'm sure it will.
Pookie with his 9th gen Suburban to the rescue! Keep doing u Mortske! Love the content!
6:29 My 9 inch and rear are also super sloppy but I can't help it, I'm old like that truck (53 yr old) 🤣Joking aside, Freeze plugs and starters in these old rigs need to give you a break! Gonna train Duffster to sniff out these things. Oh and to Ford and other ''brand fan boys'' These rigs are Mortske's for him to do as he pleases with, not YOURS...and he's saving them from the scrapper so quit yo whining!
Thanks for keeping her simple. 6 in a row and ready to go!!
Lowered Ford coyote motor with a 9 inch rear would be a nice new thing. everyone does those ls swaps with crownvic front ends.
those front ends are too wide
A winter wonderland adventure. Lol. Thank you sir. Be well and stay safe. UK.
I’d watch you fix that ford up nicer
Its about time you got started on that badass truck !!!! I love it already.
I had a 61 unibody it was rough the bed side wiggled a lot awesome looking old trucks would love to have another one
Great video when I look at the back of the cab and the box looks alot like my Ford Ranchero be safe and thanks for taking us along on a nother video
So glad your keeping it stock. If you really wanted a V8 I would say shoot for a 289 or 302 it’s probably cheaper than a LS swap. I never understood putting a LS in everything. I know it’s a great v8 but it’s to modern with computer stuff.
Can't find a good ford V8 for a reasonable price.
You can find a good Ford V-8 around my area for a decent price.
@@stevechasteen4184 What's a good carbureted 351W go for in your area? Where are you located? Send me a link to said deals.
It varies, I've seen some for 4 to 500. Others are a little more. It seems like deals come along when I'm not in the market for one. There are still a lot of 90's trucks are being parted around here. Also from time to time some marine versions pop up.
@@stevechasteen4184 90s versions would not be carbureted. Like I said, send me a link to these $500 deals.
Really digging the maintenance videos. Represents the reality of owning affordable old things.
I like these models. I have 2 1963 F600 tippers. I'll get around to them one day. One day! Thanks for the vid. 🇦🇺
I had a 56' F100 for a few years with a 223 6cyl w/4spd. Ran so well I couldn't change it, didn't have the heart to molest it.
Looks like Duff is the brains behind this enterprise...... seriously, I enjoy your channel.
Clearly!
Thank you for this episode Mortske! I learned some new things about my new 1960 F100 with the 223.
My pleasure
Nice one! 'Frosty' was in deep!
I live out in the sticks too, and a tow is never far away- Duff didn't seemed bothered none.
Respect, Ian.
He would've been glad to walk home.
Now that was an adventure Mortske. Nice to have friends to bail you out of the snow. Duff sure had fun though. Hate to say it but it's 80 degrees here in Mesa today. About a 1% chance of rain this week. Definitely Chamber of commerce weather. I' have one of those freeze plug installers but by the time the thing stops trying to install the plug crooked The old tried and true half inch drive socket and extension comes through every time. I picked up a Swedish pattern pipe wrench today. A buddy uses one all time on hard to reach stuff. If you have not heard of it Google it. Might be something to ad to your tool collection. That old Ford unibody is cool as is. Robin egg blue. Three on the tree and all. How many do you see these days without an engine swap to a huge V-8? I know every pick up like that here has been all chopped up and not in a good way. That truck is surprisingly void of body rot. Great patina. Everybody get Duff approved. Have a great week my friend.
Never seen one of those.
@@MortskeRepair Time to try one.
How'd I manage to miss this video? Glad I found it on here today! 😁👍 That was a great video.
I like you're 61 Ford truck. Don't forget the taller tire's changes your gear ratio. Thanks for sharing your videos
Well since you baptised it THAT hard in the snow id say it deserves a new name now more then ever. The Snow Grader or The Snow Plow. Plowin Pete? nice one as always Mortske.
Great video! Try to stay out of the snow banks! Always enjoy watching and listening to you and Duff!!
I grew up about 100 miles East of you, plowing through the drifts in a 68 Plymouth Satellite with the leaning tower of power up front, and a 150 pound manhole cover in the trunk for traction. Somehow never got stuck, but I filled that engine bay full of snow many times.
Also, thanks for cheering up Greta. She needed it.
Always wanted a manhole cover of my own!
Cool old truck, I used to be a caregiver for a quadriplegic man, who still had his Dad's 1964 Chevy stepside, straight six, three on the tree, 30,000 original miles. They bought the truck and a Ford tractor, the same year and they used the tractor more than they used the truck. 😂🤣😂 He died this past October. I sure miss him. He was a central Texas farmer and minor league baseball player and then a teacher. Awesome man. Thank you for the awesome video!! Stuck in the snow, hilarious!! Yeah, that doesn't happen here in the Cowboy Capital of the World.
I'm no purist, I'm running a late model 302 in my 60 F100 when everyone told me to rebuild the 292 that was in it. I just hate LS swaps 😕
How come?
Ha!, Shades of 1970, high school. Street drag wars, kids from families with money vs us farm kids. We were hopelessly outclassed by local GTO's and such, but did have some success after my Mom's LTD got rear ended and we swapped its 429 auto into an identical little Ford pickup. Right out of the gate we learned the true meaning of wheel hop, cured with a set of home brew traction bars, which led to lots of tire smoke and not enough hook up to hang with the big kids. Traction issues quickly cured by adding duals to the rear. The quick and dirty fix worked, the farm kid way, by welding two stock rims together rim to rim. Then that beater truck hooked up big time. After a week or two Jimmy wadded the truck up though. It got pretty squirrely over 100 or so, but at least we did get some respect. Wild times.
Nice!
Vinegar! Fill the coolant passages with vinegar, I use apple cider vinegar. Wait a few days and pressure wash. Eats rust like no other! Learned that from all my fuel tank cleaning days
I'm with you ,keep the six. That's his home.
hahahah "we could screw anything up!" is the best comment for a crappy situation! awesome video... I HATE getting stuck in snow
Lousy Monday just got a great improvement. Been peaking at this episode since this morning. Thanks you two!
Great to hear!
I can relate to the winter conditions. Pulled many people out of the snow here at the end of the world. Always carry some form of traction device/sand/gravel/kitty litter and a shovel. You want to experience winter 6 months out of the year come up to Alaska for a visit!
Nothing like those concrete snow drifts! I remember those as a kid in Minnesnowta🥶! She may be a little low to get through the drifts but she’s still a nice truck! Thanks for the video 👍
Excellent video Mortske Repair :) what do so frost plugs don't leak or blow out is change antifreeze also thermostat plus water pump every 5 years and put in every 3 months to 100ml of Differential fluid in rad let circulation too ! Also help the engine oil cleaner plus gasket from leaks too also crud in behind frost plugs to oil pan when change or antifreeze too! I only had one frost plug come out on me in one vechile because guy rebuilt motor did put in right and long time before starting rebuilt my own engines plus others too! When lost frost plug was one below head and blew rad up to same time and big cost and frost plug on side of engine on back side ! Plus had do new thermostat too ! Car was 1995 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 litre V6 on right side last year of cast iron block plus heads too and crap transmission Electric 4speed Overdrive Automatic transmission and transmission lines not fun to change to!
I'm so glad you got that project done. It came out real good. I'm voting for the front seal on the Ford next week.
Yes you can get those in four-wheel drive there's one in Tucson Arizona and it is a two-tone we call it hi-boy have a great day
Death Metal Greta was hilarious! Love the truck, fix that heater core so Duff can defrost...
Great videos Mort👍🤘
I love the 223. I have a 57 fairlane with that exact same drivetrain (223 with a 3 speed and a 3:70 9 inch) and I adore it.
i love that dog!! hes crazy and happy as hell.
My aunt's hubby had a 65 Stepside Half Breed with a 350/350 swap. It was a sweet truck.
Never a dull moment with you and Duff! Thanks, for taking us along with you!
Our pleasure!
Hey Mort. Just wanted to say, your camera work is awesome. I love how you always setup the camera right up close to the part your working on. Drive shaft, transmission mount bolts, flywheel and clutch bolts. Just everything. You show it all and I'm here for it. Also, if you do decide to get serious with the LS 4L80 swap, I'd love to see videos on that so please take us along with you! Keep up the good work my man 👍
Will do!
Just to let you know a long time fan of your channel, my father passed away on Wednesday. We both enjoy and enjoyed your videos.
Sorry to hear about your dad
I use a 3’x3’x6” concrete mixing tub when I know I’m gonna spill oil, but I do enjoy the Greta and Exxon Valdez clips! Keep it up Mortske! My wife even enjoys your videos
I never plan a spill!
Great job from Canuckistan anď cheers to your bud for the help
Thank you! Cheers!
Ford things Check! Duff approved! LOL. Love the video my friend thumbs up. Duff had a ball in this one. God Bless and Stay warm.
That pick up is good ! great video Mortske
Thanks!
Will it runs, project videos, doesn't matter. Enjoy watching you and your supervisor duff work on stuff!
A Mortske video and a glass of bourbon that’s a great Monday night.
I remember wiping out just outside of Winterpeg { Winnipeg } -50 below ,winds blowing at 60 in a leather coat that was freezing and cracking from the cold.Engine compartment filled completely up and frozen,boy the good old days LOLOLOL
The last pics of that truck brought back some memories.
My cat woke up from a dead sleep,the instant you fired it up..He was shocked how nice & smooth it was running!!
Nice!
You really sent her there eh bud!! Pretty hard to get snow on top of the air cleaner. You can tell Mortske is keeping this one, he has a list of things to fix that annoy him, plus he's not worried about losing the shop over the cost of the upgrades. Duff is probably digging in the snow because he caught a scent and is trying to track whatever critter left it. You are gonna spoil him with 3 rides in a week. That is now the new normal. Awesome job!! Can't wait til next Monday already.
Great job getting her going again. Have fun playing in the snow ❄. I'm tired of winter and ready for the spring.
Us too!
I had an oil spill in my shop one time and no floor dry. So I got under my table saw and got the sawdust and covered the oil it worked great. And then I was able to just burn it all in the wood stove.
Works perfect!
This was GREAT !!👍🍻🇺🇸
STL 314 remember Hamms beer club fest 2/19/22 somewhere MN
Job well done as always Mortske…
I found one of those unibodies some years back, but it was pretty hammered…….
Don’t you just love those old 60s Fords when you’re as tall as we are it seems like the steering wheel is always right up in your grill.
Waiting for the next one.
Carry-on….