1964 Chevy Impala Station Wagon! My first classic car! 327 finally gets some TLC!
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2022
- I bought this car in 1999 at a local estate sale where it had been abandoned in a backyard for 20 plus years. The 327 was locked up so this was my FIRST revival as a 14 year old punk! Well it's been neglected for the past few years so lets address some of those issues and fix a few of my screwups from 20 plus years ago. This car is NOT FOR SALE! Well, I mean, if someone gave me $327,300 for it in cold hard cash I'd probably let it go... Maybe... As always, thanks for watching!
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Isn't it great to take that walk down memory lane with your old cars and trucks from your youth and discover temporary fixes that became permanent fixes! "What was I thinking when I did that" LOL! Oh the joys of youth!
You got that right! Grease in my hair, and I don't care 😁
My uncle scared me to death a a waggon like this but I don't know what year. He told me it had a 409 in it and he loved to speed in it. Do you think he was telling me the truth?
@@fayeharmon3095 I don't remember for sure, but it seems possible to me. At that time Chevy had a lot of v8 engine choices which (as Mortske often points out) pretty much all would interchange. I am pretty sure the 64 year was the last for the 409, and even if not, it could easily have been swapped in.
My little brother got a ticket when he was about 17 years old for 125 in a 25 mph speed zone. That happened in a 1962 Impala with a 409. They were some wild cars!
After watching Mortske and others makes me wish I had kept my 1985 Ford Ranger
Best channel on UA-cam !!! Look forward to every video.
Cragers ss
Wow, thanks!
Seth foster i 100% agree with you sir
Yes, i agree it's definitely the best. I have tried to watch other channels but some are not well presented and poor camera work. Full marks to Mortske and Duff
@@astralgary. Thanks for the kind words!
The plastic pins with the oil pan gasket is for when the engine is still in the car and you have to put the pan on it will hold the gasket in place and than hold the pan up than you can start bolts. I just used one of these on my ford 289 when I had to drop the oil pan. It made the job so much easier. Nice video good to see you have your old ride, I have my 68 Mustang that I picked up in 89. Give Duff a pet for me.
the blue pins are the best thing since sliced bread. thay cut time and frustration in half,
The plastic pins are great when the engine is still in the vehicle. I used the same kit for a jeep and it was a God send.
Love this car. I could've bought cars like that back in the 80s but then as a teenager you think those aren't cool but just look at what you can do with them. You also have a great collection of cars and trucks. God bless you and Duff.
Thanks Keith!
"It's FOR sale, not ON sale". LOL, best quote mate.
As Walmart has proven time and time again. They're one in the same
Mortske it would be nice since you had this wagon for so long, you should make this one nice . Fix the seat, the door panels, the suspension, disc brakes all the way around , pump & tank for your airbags, &fix the rust so you can keep it nice. I would love to see more of this build. Keep up the great work and God Bless. 💯👍👍🤙oh yeah rims & tires to please 🤣😂
Heck no, it is minty as-is, appearance-wise. Just fix the bags.
Get puddin to do the sheet metal. He's always bragging it up on his skills.
My thoughts exactly. You could swap out the Power glide for a 200 R4. That way you'd get 3rd gear plus overdrive for good fuel economy. A vacuum solenoid system will kick the O/D in and out without the need for an ECM.
@@paulkirkland1535 would put a 700r before a 200
I like it even this way & okay to enjoy. Make it perfect and afraid to use it and garage queen. Or always cleaning so it's pretty cool as it sits in my opinion
Totally agree with pet peeve about people slamming doors!!
My Mom was a door slammer! Broke the Passenger Door glass in my 1953 Ford 3 times slamming the door!
Waggons are cool,in Australia they were big in 60 70s I had 1964 Holden waggons, 186 red motor, Toyota 4 speed box,twin carbs, and of course headers,but no flexi hoses ,great times cheers mate
Love that shaggin wagon, especially those Brookwood wagons.All of them seem to have the appealing look with so many options.For an old highschool ride it's very rare that you kept the car for so long, especially what good shape that is in.Defanately A KEEPER! 🤩🌟✨
That engine was manufactured one day after I was in 64 😂 I got a soft spot for Impalas because my grandfather had a 63 and a 64, my grandmother wrecked the 63 and 75 and then they bought a 75 Impala. I'd love to see more of that car. Once again I really love you videos and keep up the good work 👍☮️
Very cool!
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It would be good to see more on this car, also you might consider putting the suspension back to stock. The 64 looks great for a 58-year-old car.
I’d personally like to seem more of this car. Do what you want to do. I agree with upgrading air ride, disk brakes, seat fix, would like to see a bit of an actual project from you. Always enjoy
For a cheap set up for compressor I used one out of a Buick Lesabre air ride system then added a gauge in the cab with a switch to turn the compressor of and on . To be able to adjust the pressure going down the road I used a air ride seat valve on a bracket under the dash . I'm able to turn the switch on to start the compressor look at the gauge and add or subtract air as needed . I use mine for towing with my F150 but this is a cheap way to get what you need .
I was going to suggest a Roadmaster air system and ditch the level arm Gizmo for a switch, but the prospects of a 64 with just an excellent suspension system would really be great. They handle like the Queen Mary (the ship) stock suspended.
The felpro inserts are for holding the oil pan gasket and pan aligned when when installing while the engine is still in the vehicle. Really worked slick on my 460.
It's great you decided to look at the timing chain. Thank God you saved your self from a broken heart and money. Nicely done.
Thanks 👍
I Thoroughly enjoyed this video . I'm 67 and at 18 I bought a 1963 Impala Sport Coupe that had 62,000 miles on it for $450 dollars . It was a 283 , 2 barrel with a powerglide trans and I made it look and run like it was new . I loved that car and your video tonight took me back , vividly , to those days . Even though yours is a '64 Wagon , it has the same red interior that my '63 had as well as the padded dash and mine even had the stainless protector around the filler door like your '64 . Those wind out vent windows are a pleasure as well. Your work on this car showed the import that this one holds for you. The little squeaks and ticks and details about it's handling that you noticed and spoke about were a departure from your usual commentary and is a genuine sign , in my mind and heart that this car is very special to you . If you were to go the whole nine yards on any one of the cars you have owned , it is this one. It is in fine enough condition that it would be a very doable and worthwhile endeavor to do your own style and level of restoration on it , including paint. The pleated styling of the upholstery with the stainless buttons on the upper part of the seats and the door panels are a beautiful styling feature . The engine really sounds a runs great. It would be something very special to do this one up for yourself. It is a very deserving car and you are very deserving guy to have this very valuable and sentimental classic to cruise around in 10, 20,30,40 years from now. I really wish I still had my '63 . I don't know how what I've said sounds to you , however , I couldn't be more sincere in saying this to you. Great video about a very special car , Mortske !!!
Much appreciated!
All that indoor car storage thats rich people things!! Lol
Something like that!
Definitely worth a part DEUX! I can take or leave the air ride, but black steelies would be killer. The 327 is also killer (sounds GREAT!), and great choice going back to points. Front seats deserve a Mexican blanket seat cover kit with a dominant red color scheme - solves your seat cover problem on the cheap. Agreed with someone else - roof rack's gotta get back on. Yes, I would love a part two on this bad-boy - big fan of the '64's as a station wagon; they have such damn great look down the road. Thanks for a great video!
No black steelies! That would suck!
wow, I didn't find this until 9 months after it was posted, but I fixed that by subscribing yesterday. I really loved the back ground music you had (Leaning on the ever lasting Arms - done in a style that I REALLY like) thank you for that. When I was growing up our family ride was a 67 Nomad wagon, so this brought warm and fuzzy memories back. Thank you, and God bless you!!!!
Thanks for the sub!
I had been over seas for a while and when I got home to Moffat Field California my wife and I were transferred to Memphis. She had been saving money while I was gone and Surprised me with a very solid 1966 2 door hard top impala with a 283 and 3 speed. It was a totally original one owner car. Of course to my father’s horror I immediately bought a 350, hopped it up and stuffed it in, in place of the 283. I hand ported the heads, ground off the Edelbrock name and painted the aluminum intake Chevy orange and put 283 stickers on the valve covers and had a lot of fun with people who didn’t know any better. That was a beautiful car. It was maroon with black interior and didn’t have a scratch on it. Every time you bring in one of these Chevys I remember that car. I guess that’s why I keep watching your show.
Thanks for watching and sharing!
Love those 1 piece oil pan gaskets. Such a nice driver. Thanks for the video 👍 I would like to see more on this one.
Hello Mort, as always great program, really like that wagon and I would like to see more of it. I think you should keep the wheels, just new black-wall tires, stock suspension, and muffler bearings. lol Take care my friend 👍
Love your wagon ❤️ as always I enjoy your run down on everything- and thanks for including us gals that watch your channel- you have inspired this ole 60 year old gal to remove and replace my inline 6 in my CJ5- still putting things back- but watching your videos sure help- thanks again one of your gal fans 👍🏻❤️
Awesome!! Good luck Kammy!
Not sure how I missed this one. This was a blast! Love those long ones and enjoy learning stuff. I think I figured out why I like your videos so much. You're a humble guy, down to earth and don't mind admitting hiccups. Keep it up Mortske. Merci!
Much appreciated Marc
I missed it too!
great video, greetings from far away Spain, I see all your videos, it's crazy what you can do with a car. keep it up you will go far man
I’m in for the long haul ,, love seeing spanner’s sparking
Love is living it.......sweet take your time morskie duff dog I'll be there
I subscribed to this channel because I want to watch quality content, not a bunch of crap. This video is another example of why I've never regretted the decision. In other news, rumor has it that Duff can't leave the state until he gets a bath because North Dakota doesn't want to risk losing that much dirt. Thank you for your time.
Much appreciated!
Cool wagon sir! Hard to beat a 327/powerglide combo. Thanks for the video!
Haha expect when you want highway speeds.
@@robertolerota4234 Maybe, but reliable and bullet proof!
@@johnsommerfeld6889 oh I know lol I have a 63 283 w/ powerglide. And it lives at 4500rpm on the freeway. Sounds like it hates its life but never quits lol
@@robertolerota4234 depends on the rear end gear ratio. She won't squawk the tires but she'll float down the highway. had a 67 impala with a 327 with a powerglide.
Such an awesome car! I actually really like the wheel and tire combo you have on it now. I agree with the black steelies with caps too. I wish ibstill had my first truck, 66 c10 with a 327 and a 4 speed. I'm old asf and it's long gone.
Pretty cool that you have this "memory wagon" from your high school days! I'd update the brakes to discs but keep everything else pretty much stock...making sure she is mechanically sound. Then I'd drive her. She's Duff approved and definitely a forever keeper! Thanks for the ride Mortske!
That's the plan!
The snap-ups are for when you're doing the oil pan in the vehicle from underneath. They hold the gasket in place and you can push the pan on over them and it holds it in place too. Awesome little invention!! 🙌🏻 They make aligning everything a "Snap" 🤣🤦🏼♂️ Almost as good as an assistant with thumbs! 👍🏻🐾🐶
ahhh makes sense
Another video knocked out of the park! great job Mortske & Duff , but Chin was the MVP with a great edit job! Fantastic job all three!
He sure is!
I think wagons are so freaking cool these days! You have a really nice one to so nothing wrong with it but the front bushings and man I would never get rid of it. I have a Holley Contender intake that’s has a really nice paint job on it but it does have the dip for the heated spring choke. It’s not the egr.
WE HAD 57 FORD 63 64 66 68 COUNTRY SQUIRE 69 SQUIRE 73 CAPRICE CLASIC AND 78 CHEVY WAGON THEN WE BOUGHT VANS GMC
Fill that dip with 2 part epoxy. Scuff it slightly and paint to match the intake, complaint over.
That car is awesome. Good on ya for leaving it that way.
There are plenty of wagons in junk yards to "fix up".
My vote is for steel reverse painted cream with baby moons and red line radials...but, there are so many ways to go.
Right on
Do not ever let this car go. Very cool. Love the '64 wagons.
Great content as always! If you're interested in the airbag setup, puddin's your guy! I dont think hes got any of his builds without em at this point. Thats a cool little wagon ya got there. I cant say that about all your junk, but id like to see that one get some more love.
You know what this means, don't you? Having a '64 wagon with a 327 (my all time favorite) elevates your status to..um..well you know!
I can hardly contain my excitement.
Not my favourite year, but that drive-train! Station/Estate wagons rock. I learned to parallel park in a '65, and taught my (ex) wife how to do the same in my rusty '74 Caprice droptop. She ALWAYS slammed those HUGE doors, which she could have easily closed with her pinky finger. As she was from a wealthy family, and "Harpo" was kinda rusty, she hadn't much respect for it, until I used it to teach her how to drive. Witnessing my very spoiled, former model wife learning to drive in that old boat, in downtown Vancouver's horrific traffic, was an experience. Was always a Mopar, Saab and BMW guy, but those old Chevys have a warm spot in my heart.
when I was growing up, we had a station wagon just like this, but we were never allowed to ride in the back with the window down unless they had exhaust deflectors mounted to the rear of the car. it had the third-row seat that faced out the back of wagon! FUN!
I like the way the current wheels and tires look, but I understand your point about the sketchy tires. The look is great, though.
I’d vote for just rebuilding what’s there in terms of suspension. You’re not going to take it to autocross or anything.
1964 impala station wagon good good cars super car !
Great to see you work on a car that you know you are going to keep.
My list would be;
Keep the American Racing wheels. Paint center /and Polish the out rim.
Brakes
Suspension
Exhaust
Replace tires for 60 series black walls
Rust repair
Clean up interior
It would be great if some of the aftermarket performance companies would jump in a project you plan to hang onto.
Well here I set all broken hearted pushed real hard and thought I farted when I checked I surely sharted!! I was bored waiting sorry lol
That's a classic!
I'm so sick of hearing about L.S. swapping ... everybody else has it covered ... keep things original the way they were meant to be 🤘🤘🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
God im with ya on that
I absolutely LOVE long roof cars. Station wagons are most enjoyable to see saved. Thanks!!!
I totally agree!
injoy watching, Iv worked on my own stuff all my life, Im 72 years old , I took two years auto teck in 1977, 78 ,79 and I still learn stuff watching you and outhers, sometimes I think Duff thanks you are talking to him when you are talking to the camera LOL.
Sure does!
Excellent video Mortske Repair :) I remember my school buddy had 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon car Navy Blue body also Baby Blue interior, blue block 4.4 litre 267 Cubic Cm 160 hp, 210 torque , 2 barrel carb 650 CFM Holley Carb also daul exhaust with Manual transmission 3 floor shifter, 377 posi rear end gears, he bought car for $500.00 in 1992 ! In 1994 he asked me if my dad let us use Machinery shed on farm plus Loader tractor plus tools too and dad also Uncle said no problem! So in Spring Season April of 1994 we put 1978 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pick up Crate motor from Oshawa Ontario Canada plant his Dad got us , we got motor delivery his dad to also he help get old 267 plus Manual transmission out , put new Racing Clutch in plus Torque converter to also update Seleve cylinder too also line to and drive shaft Universal joints too ! Got all hooked up also he still car today Lol and get up faster too with 350 has 300 hp, 280 torque and plus first gear not slow anymore also car had update gauges for Fuel , Volt , Temperatures to needle not lights surprises me even Clock in dash still works to and only update is Key ignition switch plus tilt steering stuff ! He nickname his car The Blue Bandit Traveler ! He keeps in tip top shape for Winter Season months Beater car and still got Factory rims plus hub caps!
Yep that brings back memories my dad had a 62 Chevy station wagon with a 327 3 speed on the column posi rear end and I'll tell you what that thing could not get stuck we will always pulling out our neighbors and we were even pulling out the stinking school bus with that damn car have a great day enjoy that car
Sweet!
Make it just like you wanted in high school good memories I’m 56 and wish I had my car back but I lost my skills and the car went in the crusher great video
That car is the one car you have that needs a full restore. Including paint. She’s rare and I’d love to watch that come back to its glory days.
What a great car ! Love watching and listening to you and Duff! Would love to see more of that beautiful car!
Absolutely love that wagon. I would like to see more of it on your channel. I think going all out on the air ride and suspension is the right way to go on a car your never going to sell. Make it the way you want it and enjoy it. And I agree, it doesn't need paint.
Of all the channels on UA-cam yours is the one I look forward to the most every Monday. (Thanks again Duff)
Thanks David!
for the wheels I vote to keep the 5 spokes and update the tires. Love the car, what a gem.
Loved this video, the difference in what you care about and the get it running videos is night and day. Wouldnt mind seeing more of this car or maybe another of your faves.
When he asked if I was sick of hearing him talk immediately became a brand new follower liked and Can’t wait to continue this journey
Much appreciated
That so reminds me of my dad when I was a kid .........dont slam the doors , he hated that . Wow you've got cars stashed everywhere what a cool old wagon
This has been the wildest ride down memory lane in a long while. First that 64' SW, I grew up riding in wagons. Dad bought his first Chevy wagon in 57 when the family of boys got to wild for a sedan and we traveled the whole country every summer. In those days you collected decals from every state and park. Then he traded it in for 61', then a 64', then a 67' and last a 70'. All were 3 on the tree except the 70'. Then my first engine build in the 60's...a 283 bored 60 over, fuel injection solid liter cam ( a real PETA), milled powerpack heads, and a carter AFB, all put in multiple 55' chevies. Watching you brought back all the screw ups a teenager would make. Had that car up on the lift every day fixing something...started working in the shop when about 14...washing parts and pumping gas. Had gas wars then and sold some piss guaranteed to ping for 13 cents a gallon. Now my addiction is for square body Suburbans...have 6 so far...wonder how that happened. That 64 of yours deserves some real TLC and a road trip. GREAT VIDEO...Thanks
Nice!!
Looking through your storage is like a dream shopping trip for me. You've got some cool rides Sir Morticus!
Thanks!
Man Mortski, you need to get a jump pack with a built in compressor-things have saved my life too many times to count. Cheap insurance, super useful. Also, that's a badass beauty of a car.
My Dad had a white 65 Impala wagon black interior with the 327. I learned all about wrenching starting with that car. Brought back some good memories about learning to do drum brakes with Dad. Gonna share this episode with him for his 81st birthday tomorrow. Thank's Mortske!
Awesome!
The rust repair would be satisfying to see. It’s a really nice survivor, it runs so well. All your hard work has paid off.
Thanks for letting us come along with you.
I like that you are into the rat rods. I hope you do a few videos on one of them. You sure Puddin' didn't have a hand in this car? Has his stance to it, complete with the white walls. I have a 307 that was in my Camaro when I got it. Supposed to be a 350 in 74, but it was a 307. Engine swap things ya know. I keep it with the intent to one day bore it over to turn it into a 327 since I have a new crank kit in it. When I was a youngling like you, I did the no no thing and used the bolts to bring the transmission to the block. Broke the bottom right bottom chunk of aluminum. It worked fine but ya... I was one of those people that didn't know not to do that!
I'm not into rat rods. Traditional hot rods.
“Bambi legs Mortske”, as always I enjoy your videos. Always real and transparent, the way it should be. Give Duff a pat on the head for me.
Now THAT old girl is one I could see myself in, mate. She's a beaut, so I'm glad to hear she's not going anywhere. Love the sound of the 327 through them pipes too....and good call with the timing gear teeth! Sure saves a long walk home....
Like a lot of people on here, I'd enjoy seeing more of the beast.....but you gotta do her up nice, man. Really. Have ONE nice car you can go anywhere in. I'm not talking about 'trailer queen' status coz you still gotta be able to drive it on the back roads, but nice, as in:
- get the seats, door panels, carpets (if needed) etc done
- put her back on standard spring and shock suspension setup so she rides well (although she gotta be about 2 inches lower than factory)
- stick a dual master cylinder and disc brake setup up front (you'll NEVER regret doing that)
- replace the shagged mufflers (silencers, whatever....) with the same style as what's in there, because they rumble nice and have a little crackle up higher where it counts
- put the roof rack back on for extra style points - even if you never use it
- fix the rot in her fenders and tailgate, pull the small dents and at least prime them to tidy it up - the same goes for the 'surface rust' - and fix the rear valance
To me, she's too good to go hacking about drilling holes in and setting up with a low rider kit and there's too many of them about anyway....and if you mention LS-swapping it again, I will unsubscribe! Sure - put a 700R4 box in her to get your OD gear and give her some more legs, more economy and less stress on the engine at highway speeds if you are going to use it for cruising or longer trips, but swap out that 327? I think not!
As to wheels and tyres, that's the $64 million question, isn't it? I quite like what's on there - they look a lot like an old-school 70's mag wheel known as a Hustler. Suits the American muscle very well.....yet is still understated. I did pause the video and look at the profile and wondered about painting the centres white (but obviously leave the polished alloy edge / rim alone), but I think that might look naff.....or a bit try-hard. Definitely change out the tyres, mate. 20+-year-old tyres you do NOT want on a vehicle you care about. Replacement? Well, either full black-wall or a mini-white-stripe, but definitely not full whitewall......but those rims that are on there suit her and to be honest, I think steelies would make it look a bit too 'Grampa spec' in this case. I'd suggest the slots that you put on the K5, but I doubt they would fit and I don't think they would look as good, myself.
Just definitely change them tyres though - I have driven on 25 year old tyres that had plenty of tread and thought they were fine.....until I hit a spot of damp smooth road (not slimy or water running across, just damp) on a cold day while going around a corner and the arse end of the car just let go and tried to overtake the front. I recovered the car without incident, but it did it again on the next corner too. The tyres were as cold and hard as a whore's heart, so I let about 40 percent of the air out of them before I carried on and they finally started to grip properly on the cold damp surface. Replaced them as soon as I got home....and that car has never misbehaved in damp or wet weather since and always feels sure-footed even under hard cornering, so I'll never take that risk again.
Sounds like a plan to me Lance!
Great content, as always. The wagon is screaming for a make-over. Nothing wild. Interior, rust repair, wheels & tires (chrome reverse with baby moons?), exhaust. You know what it needs. Just a nice driver. My earliest car memories are from road trips to grandma's house in our '65 Impala wagon. White with a blue interior. Spent a lot of hours sleeping in the way-back on the drives from Texas to Illinois.
Reminds me of the pumpkin orange 1977 Olds Vista Cruiser I had 20 years ago. I would give anything in the world to have that car back today. I think those old muscle station wagons are some of the coolest rides out there. I'm envious and happy for you that you had the means to hang on to yours!! Thanks for the great content, Mort!!
yeah we need more of the impala, good to see the cars that make memories
Would LOVE to see more of this car!!! Another great Monday, Mortske!
"You didn't shake that oil the right way to mix that zinc properly!" -Keyboard Mechanics
People, saying something to help Mortske out is one thing, but you don't have to critique everything he does. Sharing experience is always a good way to pay it forward.
I am so glad that you want to keep it! Sure would like to see you do some goodies on it. And maybe you could throw some paint on it anyway.💎
Yes, more on this vehicle, please! Also, enjoyed hearing about how your skills have evolved over the years. More teen Mortske stories too!
Nice old wagon! My dad had his uncle's 1968 Rambler Rebel wagon years ago. Rebuilt carb, 6cyl motor and tranny along with new brakes and she was back on the road. Repainted it and installed carpet. That car was nice. You could fit 4 people across each of those bench seats! Back in the day it got 25mpg but something wasn't quite right on the carb redo. Anyhow, could NOT convince my dad to hang onto it. Told him it was rare and would be desirable one day. I was told it was a worthless station wagon. He sold it to some kid and he wrapped it around a power pole in a month or so. That still disgusts me! By the way, I think you can drive those harmonic balancers on until they run up against the timing chain sprocket. At least, that's what I did on my small block Chevy. Love that wagon!
Awesome!
Hay man reliving his childhood dream of being on the road for first owner car cool memory lane
Great see another long term owner I've had my 76 f250 for 33 yrs its been restored with upgrades over the yrs looking forward to more on the chev . Cheers from 🇦🇺
that's the way a Chevy is supposed to start. sweet job Mortske
Another quality video! Never get tired of you talking. You are so naturally funny and informative. My first car was a "sixtyfo" in 73 had many different colors, rust and many problems but loved it! You never forget your first. Thanks so much to you and Duff!
Wow, thank you!
I really liked seeing the old ones in the storage. You've got some really nice rigs in there. This Impala wagon is a Beaut !
Gotta say the love car! Great to see your personal collection for the first time, I would take every single one of those in that garage! 👍👍
Great stuff! Like seeing more of your personal stash of cool cars. Keep us posted on this one.
Reverse chrome rims. Love the wagon. Complete the interior and she is done. Can’t wait for the next episode. 👍🏼
Great video Mortske! That’s an awesome ride. Great job on it buddy. Thank goodness you found the timing gear issues. She’s definitely a runner. Big Al.
Another Great video!! How lucky are you to have caught that timing chain set failure right before the Real damage occurred!! Just goes to show how important observation is. You were about a half second away from slapping that oil pan on. Duff looked like he was really enjoying the Great outdoors. You must have to bathe him almost daily this time of year!! That never gets old, right?? Love me some early 60's GM iron!! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to keeping us entertained!
From the all-knowing Wikipedia: "Crocus cloth is an abrasive sheet similar to sand paper or emery cloth but covered with a layer of very fine loose iron oxide particles rather than with bound grains of abrasive. It is intended for final metal and gemstone finishing and is available in various grades (particle sizes). Federal Specification P-C-458 described this material in detail, although the specification was cancelled in 1989". Nice car! I drove a '66 Caprice with a 327 & 4 barrel for a while when I was going to tech school. That car could move!
Nice!
You and Puddin are the only reason Mondays are great.
Fun fact: The 64 impala is in the movie Cheech and Chong and it's called the Love Machine. Also the 64 impala is thee iconic lowrider car, its the go to when you think of lowriding culture you are the man if you got a 64.
The Lubb Macheeen!!!
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What's up with you saying we're old beyond 60 years well guess what, I'm 67 and going strong! Remodeling. My 3 bedroom home , 2 bathrooms, Worked on my father's cars and trucks when I was younger growing up still growing we all learned something new every day believe it or not even us old timers.
Really love Duff! Youngin learn something new everyday 😏 You can get hamm's beer here in Arizona
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Job well done!
I think I seen all of it !!! Good Video 📹 👍
Fuel pump cause the car to not start when warm or hot !!!
Another GREAT video, Mortske and Duff!
Over two hours went by like twenty minutes.
Excellent real time stream of consciousness creative exposition-not easy to do!
Love the Duff!
Glad you enjoyed it!
15" steelies painted body color, small center caps, beauty rings on regular blackwall tires. Rebuild the STOCK front end, but use some polygraphite bushings (stiffer and self lubricate). Add a new set of heavy duty shocks, recover the front seats. STRONGER SHOCKS should be better able to dampen-out the bounces. (Maybe find newer disc brake spindles from a 1970+ GM downer, and go with front discs??). Drums stop good enough, put almost always "pull" unless adjusted TREAT the rusty metal only, then buff the original paint and then seal it with some good yellow wax. Hang some dice, from the rear view, and add some chrome tips to the exhaust...and you will have a WINNER-WINNER-CHICKEN DINNER.
Sounds like a plan!
My mom had a 63 impala wagon so when I saw your video I was excited. Keep all original and keep the wheels on maybe go back with stock suspension but any video you make on this wagon I'll be watching for sure. To me this is the best video so far with the best car, I'm in the hunt for one to restore. Keep up the awesome work and the commentary is the best and hilarious especially talking to Duff the looks he gives you is killer 😄 🤣
Sweet ride sir Mortske,need to see more of this car!!
Hey mortsky. Great video. and Wanna see more of this car. Make the suspension better maybe an other wheels. Make the car better. See what you can do whit it. Keep on going. God bless
327 was the first motor I'd ever went through myself.
That thing sounds amazing! Honestly, that 327 sounds brand new.
The first engine I rebuilt was a Buick 231 v6, and I put the oil slinger on backwards, the first time we fired the engine the slinger got eaten by the timing chain, and pulverized the lower timing gear. We live, and learn, that's what separates the Younger us from the old us... Doesn't matter what happened 20 years ago, what matters is what you know now.. good content 😉
Ouch!
Ouch it was, I was all of 20, and it was 1986.. when you were talking about that timing chain, it took me back almost 40 years, gave me a good laugh.. thank you 👍
“You can’t go home again”
Thomas Wolfe
You can sneak up and look in the window, though
Love watching your videos!! Thank you for always bringing me joy and happiness!! keep up the good work!!
Our pleasure!