Abandoned in a field for 48 Years!! 1961 Chevrolet BelAir! Will it Run?!?
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- I picked up this 1961 Chevrolet BelAir 4 door post this summer at a garage sale. It took me a few months to get it home but lets see if we can get this thing to run!! Story goes, an old bachelor had this thing for many years and the gentleman I got it from purchased it from his estate but never did anything with it in the 20 years he had it. It was last licensed in 1974! Let's see if we can get this 235 inline six to breathe fire again! This 1961 sedan along with the other 4 door hardtop have been sold! As always, thanks for watching!
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Pull in the Bubbletop, park it next to the sedan and do a weekend thrash session on it... You won't regret it (at first)! Good Monday morning Mr. M!
Mortske, you have the patience of jobe, but you kept the faith, and got the old stovebolt running. She's gonna need rings though. The body is so straight, it would be a shame to part her out. As usual, great video !
@Glenn Nickerson That sounds like a super idea! What say you, Mr. Mortske? 😁😂
@@Rev.Clarence I would but this one is sold... So I gotta find another parts car. This one was just too complete for me to strip out unfortunately.
@@jeromebreeding3302 NO E in JOB! DUMMY...Lamont.
@@tonyfriend7413 I stand corrected. Being familiar with the old testament, I should know better, however, my point has weight.
Always look forward to watching Mortske on Monday morning.
Me to I like that he shows everything and acts normal
@@79tazman First time anyone was called me "normal"!!
@@MortskeRepair you and Puddin are the only normal ones out there.
Stoked! I just turned 47 this morning. It's snowing(Spokane,Washington) and I needed something to watch today to get my car fix in. This works. One of these days-I want to buy one of these old rides you get running again.
Send some of that white stuff down here to Vancouver
@@bigcountryjd You can have all of it. lol. I was planning on working on my '75 460 Merc today,maybe the '73 454 Caprice or cleaning the white letters on my '72 Cutlass S-but looking like a whole lot of "Not today.". haha. Oh well.
@@TheWalkmanRotation so far its a good day for some go kart thrashing.
Just gave another peek out the window. Its snowing
HAPPY B-DAY .... 23RD IM 45 ....
I enjoy your videos Mortske ,they remind me of being in auto shop class 39 years ago, everything you say is what my shop teacher said , he also despised flexy hoses, Lol
Sounds like a good guy
I always wondered why everyone else has flexxies and my modern-self went to O’Reillys and mocked a formed hose. I’m wondering if old guys just don’t like the newer look?
@@74nova36 I don't think it has anything to do with a "newer" look
@@MortskeRepair just straight up laziness maybe? Honestly I haven’t even seen flex hose when I go in the back part of O’Reillys.
*The more you know*
@@MortskeRepair also it’s crazy how you can’t kill these inlines 6’s. My three on the tree still grabs nice and tight as well. I just can’t justify yanking it out for an 8 cylinder when it doesn’t consume or leak a drop of oil.
Pure entertainment! Thanks for keeping me chuckling!
Our pleasure
My grandparents had a 1961 Bel Air 4-door sedan like this when I was a little boy. I haven't seen any pictures of it for many years but it was either Seafoam Green (like Mortske's Impala) or Seamist Turquoise. When they owned it they lived in an apartment on a steep hill in the Twin Peaks area of San Francisco. I remember being scared when sitting in the back seat of my parents' Impala when going up that hill. In 1971 my grandfather sold the car to his wife's nephew and bought a used 1970 Impala that had air conditioning. All of us took a cross country trip that summer in that car because only it had AC. He bought both the 1961 Bel Air and 1970 Impala from a friend who was district zone manager for Chevrolet.
Bringing life back to the dead, this was a Lazarus for sure! It is hard to decide about going further or using as a donor, either way worth the price paid. Glad to see you were able to find a new home for this one, glad you won't be losing the shop this week. Great video and awesome test drive complete with donuts!
Thanks Paleo!
Had a thought about debris in the intake. Remove the spark plugs so the valves can’t pull vacuum, then stick the shop-vac down the throat of the intake and crank the engine so that you pull vacuum back through each of the valves. Maybe clean out the loose stuff anyway. Experiment for a future project?
worth a shot. couldn't hurt.
Sounds like a good idea.
Might be worth making a flat plate adapter to fit on the intake to do that.
I unclog sink And bathtub drains with a shopvac, definitely worth a try on an engine
There's something majestic about working on your junker and getting frustrated through the week and then watching somebody else go through the same pain! Thanks for the upload mortske!
Thanks for watching and commenting Nuke!
Mad respect for doing all this & all while still holding down a 9-5. 🤘
"We need to schedule a break-through". Hilariously odd but effective method. Glad you bring us along Mortske. You're the only channel that captures shop moments that go on to become future stories.
tears were running down my face when you’re cruising along head out the window it’s 20° the car is smoking like a chimney and duffs having a great time Thank you for another phenomenal video keep them coming !
Our pleasure Ed!
The look on your face at 1:01.xx when you finished unsticking/reattaching those 2 valves and pulled the trigger on the cheater switch is priceless.
Great video could not stop watching. I would have given up, But Duff made you keep after it for the RIDE he was expecting. Enjoy your hard work.
Mortske Monday! A very welcome break from the world.
We love us some repairs and... will it run by Duff for sure !
Right about 49:00 I was literally yelling at my computer “Duff! Tell him to look down! There’s a valve on #5 that’s not working!”. Thanks for a great video, you made my day!
Great video. My dad had a 61 Bel Air, so it was fun seeing what’s left of the interior & engine on this one. Took my driver’s test in dad’s 61 with std shift, so some good memories! Hope the new owner(s) keep one or both going !
What color?
@@SpockvsMcCoy red, with white top
@@garyrobinson8991 Sounds like Ermine White with either Roman Red or the darker Honduras Maroon. Very striking color combination and would look especially nice with the Impala wheel covers and wide whitewalls.
What's a video without not having your best friend there morske he makes the video all but 100% worth watching .thanks for the entertaining.
Halfass Kustom gave you a big shout to u on last video. Both of you guys are pretty cool. Now Puddin not so cool. Hahaha have a great
Heck yeah! Brents a good due!
My favorites are the 235 revivals. I'm going to be bringing my 54 Chevy back to life after setting in the garage 13 yrs. It gives me hope
Between watching this guy and Vice Grip, I wanna go out there and start starting cars that havent ran since the Reagan years 🤣
I think Nixon was in office the last time this thing ran ✌ I am not a crook! ✌ 😄
@@richardbaumgart2454 Actually, if it last ran in 74, that might well have been...Ford
Mortske is much better at the Will it Run
@@rocktoonzz yeah Ford took over in August soooo...pretty close to Nixon era 💩. It would of been Nixon if..well..you know.
I play "will it run" everyday with my Chevy Express 2500. She's been around the block some (230000 miles) but keeps going.
Wife had 97 expedition, shot out 4 plugs before I got sick of fixing it. Sold it first chance I got. 5.4 pain in the ass. Love your old rigs! Get to do a revival now and again and all the tricks I've gained from you helped massively... God Bless..
I’m just staring at the valve not moving at about 49 minutes 😞
Same. I thought a few times he was staring right at it
Finally - the comment I was looking for to know I wasn't alone. #5 has a stationary valve - I think the pushrod is not set in the lifter? I don't know, but it ain't movin'.
If only I could have seen the video as I was working on it! Haha, lot goin through my head trying to get these things to fire up.
@@MortskeRepair well now we know a 235 won't run on 2 cylinders. But on 3 she will fire right up
@@MortskeRepair I know man. I was talking to the tv as if you could hear me. Lol
That squeal was something to behold. Glad it sold quick. Lets see some car floor hackery one of these days.
Another great video!! You definitely wanted to take this one for a ride. I thought for a minute the oil pump was shot, good recovery. That door flying open really made your eyes bug out. Glad to see you filed up the nitrous bottle for Duff's tail wagging! Already waiting for next Monday's episode. Thanks as always!!
Great info about radiator cap, I didn't know. I had busted my radiator because of wrong cap.
I shouldn't be at this point, but I'm always surprised when these things actually end up running and driving, great job! I want to see some more of that orange ford truck sitting in the shop. It looks clean!!
Stay tuned!
The great pumpkin!!!!
That's a Chevy for ya, if that had been a Ford it would've been a boat anchor
Did I ever mention that I work the graveyard shift! I enjoy spending the night with you and Duff on my weekend!👍
Much appreciated Ty
I drove a 61 Bel Air in high school and college . It was our family' second car. It had the same engine .
What color?
@@SpockvsMcCoy white with blue interior
@@jim874 Ermine White. My grandparents had a similar Bel Air 4-door sedan (likely Seafoam Green). Did your car have the Impala wheel covers?
@@SpockvsMcCoy Not that I remember. This was back in 1964. It was very stock. It had an all steel dash. No padding. It had an AM radio and lap belts. It used the same 6 cylinder as Mortske's, but ran a hell of a lot better . It came from Economy Chevrolet Used Cars, which my uncle managed.
@@jim874 Your uncle was a Used Car Manager?
Just an observation- seems like Duff likes his cars the way my brother likes his women, the trashier the better...
I enjoy watching you pull vehicles out of a field and work on them. You take on some pretty well worn stuff.
Quick story, my grandmother had a 1961 Belair Post 235 3 speed. My Dad and uncle rebuilt the motor in our garage when the body was pretty decent. It ended up rusted out so bad she couldn't drive it anymore but the motor ran like a top. she had a wheat field way back behind the barn that had patches of horseweeds that didn't get cut and it made sort of a maze. My cousin, brother and I (I was driving and only about 14 years old) slipped the old Belair back in the field one night and were making laps and kept getting braver/faster with each round. finally ended up on two wheels darn near rolling it, seemed like forever before it finally came back down. We were scared to death. We still talk about that night at family get togethers. Funny how working on or driving cars seems to be the common thread between some friends and families. Had a great time growing up helping my Dad and Grandpa work on stuff. Hopefully I can have some fun with my grandson working on junk... when he is old enough to twist wrenches....
Good times!
Duff getting a bath in the garage, that's just high class entertainment. Duff hanging out by the Model A, he's trying to tell you something. Also do what you have to do to get the bubble top running . You and Duff keep up the good work 👍
Right on time, morning Mortske!
I wish you had showed it running after the run, or did a compression test after she cooled down. I'm curious to see how much it came around after some run time.
That would be cool, we just don't have enough time in the day for all that fun stuff.
I was born in 1961, and my Dad bought a 1961 red Bel Aire and it was the first car I knew. These are special to me because of that, but this one was probably too far gone, but I am impressed at how much you are able to do and get it started. That is a lot of talent. Amazing how much Duff knows about these old girls. LOL. Thanks for taking us along again Mortske, we really enjoy it. Tim L.MN
That's awesome!
I had a 61 BelAir bubble top as my first car in 1967 when I was 16 yrs. old. Drove it about a year and had to do body work over the headlights in 1968. it had the 235 six banger with 3 on the tree. i blew the engine hot rodding and had it rebuilt and it was like new. Strong little engine. Good luck and enjoying your videos....tom jeffrey
Wow this turned out better than I thought it would. Kudos to you and Duff for your determination and spot of good luck. Another triumph for the Mortsky chronicles
Hey Mortske and a very fluffy Duff ...lol .Wes and Puddin have a long way to go to catch up with content like this ...😂😄
I'm old...used to drive these. Had 2 same color as yours and a white one. Of course, at the time, they were 10-11 years old. Good video!
At first I was thinking ‘Oh crap! Not again!’. But in true Mortske fashion, IT’S ALIVE! Barely, but it lives! Awesome video!
Thanks Nancy!
Yea boi! An almost 2 hr Duff-Dog special!
We all know just how exited he gets over an old Chev
Wow! I had a '63 Pontiac Laurentian (canadian) back in the '80s and two of my brothers and I did a 5000 mile road trip in two weeks. This brings me back. It had a 230 ci if I'm not mistaken and a powerglide. No trouble at all on our trip but the frame broke above the rear axle about a year later. Keep up the great work!
That look on you’re face when she started was priceless. 👍🏻 And now I finally understand why you don’t like flex hoses, makes sense.
Best thing about Monday, Mortske!
I would definitely use that thing for parts for the bubbletop.
Great car. Would love one in the UK . 👍👍👍
That was proper hard work! Hope someone makes something of it. Looking forward to more bubbletop videos!
Wow, just wow. Not surprised you get things to run. Well done
First thanks for all the great video. One thing that might help you get the low compression engines going is to use 2 stroke fuel mix. The added oil will bring your compression up a bit and might help. Cheers thanks again for the videos
Thanks for the tip Bryan!
The duffer looks happy,thanks john from arizona
He sure is!
Yes, my Monday is saved with you and Duff, great long video and car😎👌
You are SOO Smart on these old Cars and Trucks.
I'm just lucky, sometimes.
Monday night, Mortske madness!!!! Yes!!!!! From a cooking 44°C in South Africa 🇿🇦. But I wouldn't have it any other way!! Cheers!!
The little 235 that could. It seemed like it wasn't gonna run with such low compression. But it provex us wrong. Great video.
Glad you saved and sold this one. I was worried she'd get scraped.
Noticed during your first prolonged attempt to get it to fire one of the valves on number 5 never moved....then about 20 minutes into the video later....you saw the rod off and stuck valve....lol
My first car was a 1961 BelAir. I got it off of one of my aunts friends in a nursing home for $200.00. It only had 35,000 original miles! I loved that car.
Awesome
I admit I know little to nothing about working on cars but there's something really satisfying about seeing old cars like this run again after being abandoned for so long.
Agreed!
I love these "make it run" videos... my first car was a 1959 Bel Air with the 235 and Powerglide. My Dad told me that it didn't have enough power to "pull a greasy string out of a cat's a$$"! It had plenty of body weight reduction-- you could see the road going by through the holes in the floorboards-- but it was pretty reliable. One day, I went to start her up, and the battery was on its' last legs. It was on the verge of starting, but wouldn't turn over one more time. Completely frustrated, I opened the hood and pushed down on one of the fan blades. Of course that was all it took to make it roar into life... nearly taking my hand off at the same time! I had forgotten that the key was still in the "on" position! I remember buying 14" recapped tires for the car for $14.99 each... nothing but the best for me! Great vids, Mortske! Pet Duff for me!
Good times!
What a gem. Even Duff didn't want to be in that thing :)
One of your best get her done videos ! Mortske you is the man ! No bs
Thanks Andy!
when it's low on compression toss a cap full of oil down the plug holes it will raise the compression if it's the rings and you should get it to pop off.
I'd love to have a 61 impala. Why nobody has bought that one I don't get it. And I assume your holding down a full time job along with what you do at your shop with UA-cam..hats off to you there Mr Mortske!
Our pleasure Bill!
And trans fluid in them plug holes it works wonders and buns off and help get unstuck really good iv got so many done that way give it a try.....and your show is the best bro keep it up
You really outdid yourself on this one. Glad the donuts were fresh!👍👍👍👍👍👍
Got it running that number 5 valve was a fighter but it got going but 48 years of sitting it alive now can’t wait to see next video
Good one. Give us a rundown on the model A. Thanks!
Great will it run, The tips you explained are real helpful. Using the dizzy for a oil pump was great.
Glad to hear it!
I learned to drive on one of these. Ours was a Biscayne though. My Mother and I were the only people who could actually drive it because the 3 on the tree shifter linkage was so worn you had to know the exact moves to get it into second.
Spring in my arse, can’t breathe, pilot bearing squeal, and the door flies open !!!…..perfect!🤣 awesome video mortske!
All the lines to a great song!
NOW I can get on with my Monday. Thanks for the video!!
My uncle has a 1960 Bel Air with a straight 6 and 3 on the tree the thing is all original and in all excellent condition
I don't know if twice the length is twice the work on a video, but I got MORE than twice the enjoyment! I wish I could give you two thumbs up.
Glad to hear it Michael!
In Milwaukee for a tech class for work, just what I needed to unwind! Thanks buddy!!!!
Good deal!
The thing with those 235 oil filters is they are hooked to the oil pump bypass outlet. If the pump never reaches full pressure the oil never comes out the bypass line to the filter.
But that's where the oil pressure sender is hooked up. So it better have oil pressure there.
Might try to drain out some oil and replace it with trans oil….. maybe the rings will come around? Keep up the good work!
Man, you really make these revival videos look easy, Mortske. I just got back from VA after doing a revival on a truck sitting ~14 years, and I don't have anywhere near the content, nor am I relishing editing it all to try and make a cohesive video. Still gonna give it the old community college try, however.
Good luck!
Wow! You saved the shop again! We're so proud! Please give Duff dog a pat on the head for me......
I'd never thought that North Dakota would be a treasure trove of vintage Detroit Iron Mort. As always, you saved another classic.
Your rubber band around the foot idea reminded me of my 70 nova when the throttle cable broke. It was my daily driver at the time & I needed to get to work so I tied a speaker wire to the throttle arm fed it through the firewall tied a loop on the inside and I attached it to the Velcro loop on the top of my high top sneakers. Pull my foot back car went. Fixed until I got a "new " junkyard cable
Brilliant!
Always some of the best classics mortske! Keep getting er, I have a dji drone and have had it for a little over 2 years and have had nothing but perfection!
awesome!
Been on a binge watch of mortske classics super early every morning like its Saturday morning cartoons, and there needs to be an award for sketchiest vehicles driven for automotive you tubers and you would definitely win that award 😉
Glad you enjoy it!
Excellent video Mortske Repair :) also amazing 1961 Bel Air lives on to and be interesting you be fix up more too ! Amazing the 235 still going after sit not used since 1974 year think 224.000 miles on the car too and clutch transmission was not frozen up for ever too !
Nice slant 6 repair was cool how u don't give up And solved the problem....and don't throw wrenches like most of us wannabeezzz
We edit that part out!
I love the way you ask Watch Wes Work, because of his diagnostic wizardry and your old-school perseverance. it's amazing. The cars are not perfect, but another shop that has an order and is looking for what you have brought to life will buy.
I had a survivor 61 green and white, not worth a lot but It was my mine, unfortunately had to sale it years ago, I hope someone’s enjoying this car tho, she’s a keeper
That center glove box was built for the future. In the 80's we used it for our cosset player, equalizer and still had room for a pile of corsets. Lol
Great vid Mortske. If someone offers what you want take it, otherwise cut it up for your bubble top. Thanks for another excellent show. Give Duff a big pat for me.
Tech tip from my old Dad - use a little wipe of washing up liquid on hoses/pipes/bushes that you need to install - helps lubricate the 2 surfaces then just dries out!
Sure does!
I was half expecting you to give up on this - but then it wouldn't be much of a will it run video! Thanks for not giving up, Mortske and it's good to see that you sold it, so now you can buy more junk!!
Cool video! Ty. I had that motor in a boat. Marine cam they sound pretty sweet. I could outrun the boats with the 350's..
It's called a pawdicure when the dogs get their nails done. You & Duff are doing a fantastic job on the 61.
Nice!
Another classic Mortske revival ! Definitely the smokiest runner you've had ! Keep them coming !
My friend has a 61 Pontiac StratoChief in the same color. Those back windows are unobtainium
Can’t wait to watch this later!
Another awesome effort Mortske. But , my thinking is take the two and make one. This car is toast. Especially on the inside. Worst case of cancer in awhile. Thank you for sharing!
I had full faith in the ol' 235! That Snap-On rocker adjustment tool is pretty cool too! Had to be a sight seeing that thing smoking like a train running down the road! 🤣
I put a flexy hose on my LS swap 67 c10 a few weeks ago. I didnt know I was a hack when I did it. Now I feel like a failure.
You can still do it up right!
This one sold fast she's in decent shape hopefully new owner gets it going and others that's been sold too. Also seeing these engines getting free is encouraging me to try and get the 3 engines here freed up
That was amazing. Wasn't sure that one would move again. Great show. Thanks