Abandoned in the Woods for 50 years! 1961 Chevrolet BelAir Bubbletop Saved from the Grave!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2022
- I picked up this 1961 Chevrolet BelAir "Bubble top" a year ago. A coworker found it locally in one of my teacher's shelter belts while looking for deer sheds. They were more than willing to let the car go as it had sit in their trees since before they bought the farm in the 1970s. So, being the sucker that I am for bubbletops I jumped at the opportunity to drag it home even if it's a complete basket case! Let's address some issues with this car, first thing is to find the VIN to acquire a title and install a drivetrain and pedal assemblies from last weeks 1962 BelAir donor car. I'm not really ready to part with this one as I've got more parts for it to install and I'm kind of attached but if you made me a crazy offer I might consider it. You never know! As always, thanks for watching!
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Just say no to the later front clip. You'll find one in due time. Disc brakes are really nice to have. I vote for taking time to build this car as nice as possible, for as low as you can possibly keep the budget. Time is on your side with this one.
Four times the old shop means seven times the work to keep from losing the new one. Pretty sure that's how math works. Congrats on the new space. Having a lift makes all the difference in the world.
the 61-62 glass thing still blows my mind, goes to show you can always learn something new!
It really blows me away that thing sat for 50 years in the north and it’s still semi salvageable and you poked a engine in her and she’s alive again also the body and dash in such ok condition sitting outside for that long is amazing
They built em good back then.
Hey let's not forget to add congrats to mortsky and family for a new baby coming lol and of course Mr duff gonna have a bro or sister
I freaking love this I was all sad thinking aww he's gonna cut it to bits but nope you're giving her a new take on life right on!
Good to see that the best channel on TH-cam now has the best shop on TH-cam! Congrats to you and the Duff dog.
I'm pretty impressed; that car is honestly in better shape than it should be for sitting in dirt for fifty years. One of my favorite body styles for sure. Looking forward to seeing where this project goes!
no bloody where
Budget build it then drive it like it's stolen!!
I was thinking the exact same thing, wow man. They don't build them like they use to and that car is a testament to that, like the metals that where used way back when, were so much better then they are today.
Put on from the 62
@@loftiefleet8104 awwww, hurt feewings?
By far... This has to be the most incredible save of all time!! So unbelievable, you don't even notice the flexihoses... Haha!! Crazy how solid that thing actually is!!
Not bad
I think you were talking yourself into taking all of the parts from the 62 and getting it back together. You went over and above what I thought you would get done on it this week. It's an impressive change to the car. Duff looks like he is loving the new shop location. Lots of critters to chase.
7:45 ish. That’s actually a vintage cup/jock strap for protecting the balls.
Mortske might need that climbing around out there
done stirring.
😂🤣😂🤣
On a previous video, Mortske sung the line from Adam Sandler’s “Piece of Sh@t Car” - seats poke the balls - Mortske needs that device for POS cars..
😲🤣😂
I honestly love how I don't remember you mentioning the new shop at all. Master of suspense and "my business is my business you should mind yours"
I thought I missed something as well and went back through the last few shows...
Yeah I was in that boat too lol
Dittos on your comment. My only guess is he might discuss it on his next live with duff dog show.
That mort’s a slick one. Got a lot of fans to click on the last couple shows again.
I thought he'd finally lost the shop! What's the deal with the new place?
My first car was a 62 Biscane 6 cyl. 3 on the tree I was 15, by the time I got my license it was a 283 3 speed on the floor, loved that car.
As someone who it restoring a '61 Impala now, a bubble BelAir is well worth the effort in restoring. That's actually a more solid car than what I would have imagined! She's crusty, but savable.
not bad!
Glad to see u growing and getting a bigger shop. U deserve it for working so hard. Love the videos. You and duff are awesome to watch.
Holy smokes, that's his shop? I figured Mortske was hiding out at a buddy's place. Sweet! 🍻
Agree, my shop is my back yard for now. One of these days.
@@mphilleo same here. I just assumed that Mortske was using someone else's shop temporarily. Awesome for him!!👍🏻👍🏻
"screwed him outta doors" lmaoooooooo & calling me out on that 64 qtr panel, i may just need to cut that back seat up now Mortske! haha
Don't take it out on the seat! It's innocent in all of this. 🤣
I hate when other channels say they gonna do something then they don’t wink wink Icc lol found some doors from Iowa classic cars then he traded them for a car. Screwed us ober on those but we found a better door lol……. 🤔 that name looks familiar haha 😂
The seat doesn’t deserve this abuse
I think you guys were brothers in another life the way you bicker!😂🤣😂🤣
I personally think she needs a ‘61 front clip. I’d love to see a part 2!
I would definitely stay tuned for a more in-depth series on this ‘61! Just my two cents here, hold out for a ‘61 front clip.
Sweet flexi hose brother! Luv the '61s and black on red is my favorite color combo. You got a winner there kinda sad it sat in the woods for fifty years. Thanks for bringing her back to life she certainly deserves to live again.
I LOVE THIS. Been watching your stuff for about a year now-always love the "Will it run" vids on these old forgotten Chevys. I want to see more of this car. Even if you piece it together-use a '61 front clip. It will look weird with the tail lights with a '62 on it. I would grab as much as you can from that 4 door though. I've been having a ton of fun the last 5 days working a '73 Imperial LeBaron I shipped here to Spokane from Missouri. I love resurrecting old rides myself. It's fun and keeps me out of trouble.
That’s like the cars we used to build from the junkyard in upstate PA and run around the strip mines !! Brings back some great memories from when I was a teenager!! Great job !
Dude was having a lotta fun pitching it side ways,u could see it in his face,lotta fun
Can you throw in a little shop tour to the next video. It looks sweet!
Now you get to work harder than Flint water to not lose the NEW shop...CONGRATS you earned the upgrade keep the show and duff content coming, makes my Mondays!!!
Another great video Mortske , your knowledge of these old cars never fails to impress
Thanks Vince
That’s cool as all hell! There can’t be many bubble tops left around. It’s great that your keeping another one alive.
Congrats on the new shop. Looks as though now things will be way gooder than crawling under cars on a creeper. As for the bubble top, swapping frames would have to wait until you get the new VIN tag because a "new" frame won't match for VIN to do paperwork.Otherwise it sounds like a good plan especially if the front-end components are useable. I would media blast the frame if you do swap it but it strikes me that a good coat of rust converter followed by a good rust paint would be cheaper than powder coating it. The front clip, though, sounds as though it might be better to look for a '61 clip even if you have to repair it and you already have 3 out of 4 main parts (grille, bumper and Left fender assy). A bit of welding and a date with the english stump and you would be in business.
my sentiments exactly. Nice Choice Mortske on that gorgeous body and roof line. Love me a early 60's Chevrolet Bubble top/full size automobile.. I just happened into a '64 Old's F85 instead of one of these years Impala Caprice or Bel Air. Though my early Chevelle El Camino is my real favorite. Congrats and I'm a looking forward in seeing whatever you do with this ol' Girl. I think a Dirt track car would be fun with a ton more Ass from a 327ci 348 396 or 427ci.btw.
@@RabidSnot if you're talking 1961, you might be thinking Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne. The Caprice wasn't introduced until 1965 under the Impala tag and had the official Caprice label in 1966. These all were great cars!
Ooo
Keep it a budget build I assume most of your audience fits into that category, I know I do! I'm surprised how good of shape it was in after sitting for that long.
My favorite of the early 60's Chevy's. had a 61 2dr. post, 348 tri power. couldn't keep rear ends in it. No money one time to fix after blowing up the 5th or 6th pumpkin, Fri nights on the " Gut" were ruff back then. traded it to an employed friend, for a 2 dr valiant slant 6 3spd on the flr. factory stk. He wrapped it around a giant fir tree at he bottom of a hill in the snow. I always appreciate take a set of bones and sticking on some life, and takin it for a rip. Fun. It don't matter how you get it, long as no one else gets hurt. C U next week.
Nice!
Thanks Mortske, it was great to see you bring this back to life! The thing needs a frame swap before you get too crazy with it, it looks like it was an unfinished repair job that was parked and forgotten about.
Amazing you can take the bones of a car sitting for over 50 years and bring her back to life. Look forward to more on the bubble top.
I remember using New Departure bearings if Timkin wasn't available 👍 Thanks for sharing Mortske
Congrats on the shop sir👍👍
...Chin is the man...the more I watch these vids, the more I appreciate his work....buy him a sammich, Mortske.....
Sure is! Will do!
Mortske congratulations on your new shop. It's way more peaceful.
Another excellent Mortske Monday video, the 61 was in a lot better shape than I thought it was gonna be. I personally would want to hold out for the 61 parts but with all the "free" 62 parts on hand, it's hard to pass on keeping with the cheap build idea. Either way, congrats on the upgraded shop, keep up the awesome work, and thanks for another great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hold out for 61 parts you got it going your way now
@@gerrygwilson2849 Will do
@@gerrygwilson2849 yeah, I'm gonna have to agree with that. 👍🏻👍🏻 So that's my vote, Mortske!!
Congratulations on the new shop!!
Beautiful cars in the day. 61&63 were the best. Them were a beast with 409 motor in them
You save my Mondays, man..... Ever since I got stuck working at home because of Covid, this channel has cured my depression...
Very cool build. Hope you continue to work on it and show it in future episodes!
Amazing project! looking good, a lift is just a must have for bigger jobs. All the best to you and Duff!
his dog knows more than he doe,s
@@loftiefleet8104 why be like that? Jealous??
@@loftiefleet8104 doe,s? Does. You know what really grinds my gears. lol
And I thought I was going to get something done this morning .
This is golden!
Awww sooki sooki now... 1961 Bubbletop... you have my undivided attention... wish I could dig up those trees for yamadori styled bonsai...✊🏾❤️👍🏾😍 touche’... I took my Ca. driver’s license test in 1970 in a bubbletop
That car held up pretty good considering it sad for 50 years, and it's now running and driving once again, sort of 😂👍☮️🇺🇲
True that!
@@MortskeRepair technically...a person without all the spare parts would be spending 25k+
I'd like to see you keep it a budget build that you could daily, It would be interesting to how much it cost.
Oh my gosh! New Departure is in MY neck of the woods!
Love this build, love to see you bring her back too life such a cool car
Great video and congrats on the shop lift is definitely a must for old guys lol I would swap frames definitely a project car so would not want to put in all that effort on a shaky.frame
Like the new shop a tour would be nice I would try keeping the budget bill just so we could see how much it comes out to be at the end and keep it as a 61 if you can but like you say you're doing a budget so that might be the way to go with a 62 front clip keep up the good work love the show God bless...
Mortske that scene out your Garage door is like Build it and they will come!!!!!!!!
RIP LIOTTA!!!!
That's one of your more impressive endeavors. I was pleasantly surprised to see you slinging rocks with it in the driveway with it. You are right love the sound of the open headers sounds beefy.
Love to see the 61 running and yes use the 62 frame and power coat make it really safe and I like the bench seats best.
I love Duff I would hate to see if anything happens to him and it's always nice to see you save those cars and trucks and try to get back on the road or just body even the engine is no good
Definitely want to see more of this car, thanks for saving it and breathing life back into it
Very happy to see you are going to bring er right back around! I already know you got this!
I’m with you on the front clip, if you have a 61 great, if not use the 62, keep that weather out ! Nice shop !
Sweet, another bubble top! Great job, you got a lot done. Would like to see you get the rest done. The ‘62 front end would look better than nothing or the busted grill and missing fender your dealing with now. Stick with the budget theme your rolling with. If you aren’t excited about it, finish the swap outs then pass it along to the next guy after you finish your content. It’s a cool old car and I’m glad to see it back on the road.
Did we have one before?
@@MortskeRepair wasn’t the one you had a while back ago a bubble top or was it a 4 door?
@@campbecw 4 door
You brought back the Gutentite!!🤣🤣🤣👌
God bless Art, what an awesome thing to get the old car going.
The new shop looks like a blimp hanger compared to the old one! I dont know tho the old shop was pretty nostalgic. Love the bubbletop project and will be here to see it finished. How about a 409 under the hood?
Find me one on the cheap!
@Jim Bridges The words "budget" and "Chevy 409" never collide in the same sentence.
@@77yogurt Not a chance, you never know. Might get lucky.
@@MortskeRepair ya might. Ya MIGHT also win the lottery for many tens of millions of dollars. But are ya really gonna bank on it?
Sad part is I'd be willing to dig up that model t just to bring it home
You are so much in your element.. you do not have to put the show on. There is no acting.
You are The real McCoy..
This makes the show, you have " unbeknownst humor , talent & demeanor.. "
You have some great content..
This new location this new shop has increased your abilities tremendously..
I thank you for your entertainment..
You send positive frequency in your shows..( there you go). From the heart. Cheers.
Brother. ,,,,
Thanks much!
Nice work on that old girl. She needs a lot more, but a good start. Cheers Mortske!
50 years in the elements and being that solid is quite amazing. Mother nature must have blessed that bel air.
It's mind-bottling.
Thanks to you and Chin for the Mortske Monday! Good luck with the new/old rig! 🐾🍺
pretty cool putting this car back together on the cheap one of my favorites!
Love 61 bubble top had a impala in high school. My thinking is 61 clip. Thanks for the memories.
Our pleasure Bernie!
once again youve gone above and beyond.its people like you that saves the coolest for future generation!!keep rockin withe the duffster.love the new place!
I can't wait to see the next part of this build. Awesome video!
I'm not gettin' 'er done but watching you is having fun!
Glad to hear it
Well it has come a long way since you got it out of the woods for sure and thats a plus.Good job getting her up and going ...Thanks.
Excellent! I love what you’re doing with this one! See what you can do on a budget! You may surprise yourself! I have faith in ya!😎
I'm no mechanic, not by a long shot. I usually break more than I fix lol. But, your videos have taught me a lot, thanks!
Glad to hear it!
It does my old nostalgic heart good to see you keep resurrecting these old Chevys. You brought back a lot of memories of restoring my 64-SS with my father back in the late 70's. It sure helped having someone who was around when they were still plentiful for the historical info. We kept her as original as we could. Can't wait to see where you take this one! Probably part of your master plan to keep us coming back week after week. Great strategy!!
hi from big T...in the UK.GB....KEEP THEM COMING ..MORTSKE..LOVE THE CARS U WORK ON OVER THERE ...
Thanks!
That s nice car Mortske Glad you saved it
Thanks for letting me get a look at it.🚗🚗🚗💚💚💚
Thanks for watching!
Best content yet, I'd love to see more on this one, especially if you continue along the same route, (as cheap as possible). There's way too many channels out there blindly throwing coin and new parts at project cars! We all know what can be achieved with infinate funds, it's way more interesting to see what can be achieved on a budget!
Great video! Really like the bubble top. I never would have thought we would see it goin!
A black bubble top and free! You lucky dog. I really enjoy your content because you don’t just throw money at it. Those of us who don’t have an unlimited budget appreciate it my man.
Thanks Travis!
Thanks again Mortsky 👍
Our pleasure Donald
Thanks for the entertainment and whatever you decide will be great to watch the progress
Our pleasure
Yup! Just keep this beauty and keep adding to her as you can! Bubbletops are just fantastic!!
It's nice having them flexy hoses around! Practice what we preach lol!
Really cool watching you redo this car no seat belts required before 63
Glad to see you found it and you're fixing it up man it's nice to see it getting fixed
Yeah thanks
Absolutely love the old Impalas! I remember those cars when they were new. Classy for the day I tell you. Thanks for not ever giving up on them.
Thanks for watching and commenting Tom!
Wow what a great find!!!! Can not wait to see this one done!!!! Another great video..thank you 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩
Love to duffers 💞💞💞
Love the new shop. Shows what ahard work will donfor you
My wife surprised me with a new Mortske shirt today. 👍
Awesome! Thanks Mrs. steven Tangney!
Your skills and patience are a real asset to the classic car community.
Thanks!
Really nice job! Seeing something like this done on a budget really gives people a sense of what they can do with a little determination and know how; IMHO. Keep after it;)
Love it, the bubbles are so cool. Sweet shop congrats on the new digs.
Get the frame from the 62 sandblasted and powder coated, new bushings. You’ll have a great driving 61!!
Awesome episode this week Thomas!
That 61 is what I learned to drive on. Thanks
Great video mortske!! When you put your mind to it you make things happen and have some fun at the same time.
Cool! Enjoyed watching Mr. Mortske and Duff. Take Care!
Thanks, you too!
I admire your optimism.
Thanks Walter!
I couldn't get into your videos for a long time but your kind of growing on me now
Glad to hear it!
Theres something about starting and finishing a project that makes it right!If you do the things that make it a solid reliable runner that will take it over the top.God Bless Vic.
Love those bubbletops too!! Awesome find!!
Thanks!!
Can't wait for Next Week's Video!