Will it Run?!? 1966 Buick Electra 225 Abandoned for 30 plus years! Land Yacht Revival! 401 Nailhead!
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2022
- I discovered this 1966 Buick Electra 225 4 door sedan while cruising the BookFace Marketplace. It looked to be complete and had some worthwhile pieces like the 401 Nailhead V8 engine, 3 speed Switch Pitch automatic transmission and finned aluminum front brake drums. And it was close enough that I could afford to go look! So of course I drug it home! This car has been sold to a new owner. As always, thanks for watching!
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It's way too nice to just part out. I would pull that motor and see where the problem is. But I know you are a busy man. Thanks for the video 👍
Rod knock Rick says send it!
That thing would've puked before I parked it
Well it would've been tempting anyway
Send that Rod to God!!!!!!
It’s fine for another 100k
Like everyone else said set the timing and send it!!! Why not? Thank you again for a great video. Hopefully you enjoyed your week off. SEND IT.
Glad to have you back Mort. A break from the action does wonders. And a great college try on the Buick.
The nailhead that identifies as a hammerhead. Even with a knock, a rebuildable 401 is worth something to the non LS swap the world crowd, as it's the king of the nailheads.
There was also a 425 Nailhead.
That’s really a pretty solid car, it’s worth pulling the engine and a quick redo.
He won't
@@tomwinkle1597 he need to check to see if it has a bent push rod . that Eng., was know for it , because of the angel .
@@johnnapier5588 I can't remember a video of him ever replacing any rings or bearings. Drives me nuts, pull a motor and play with it. His garage, but I know I couldn't go thru all that work and never fix the problem. Rings and bearings are cheap compared to a machine shop or a crate motor. A lot of motors new rings, bearing, and a hone can go another 100k. Maybe clean up the valves
Hope you enjoyed your time off though I doubt you were just sitting around 😃 makes us appreciate all your hard work even more 👍
I surely wasn't sittin around!
He snuck off to Puddin's advanced art and rattle can school.. getting a schoolin on the finer arts.lol
At 8:10, the open garage doors provide a backdrop of a beautiful sky worthy of CG.
Welcome back. Really missed you guys. Rod knock or not, I'm sure that this land yacht would do some major burnouts. Back in high school, these were the kind of hand me down cars that kids drove until they could afford something better. Thanks Grandma !
And my high school days these are the cars me and my buddies drooled over because we were the land yacht club lol
Dude laughed so hard. Great show. I like when you called Duff a gentleman and an absolute scholar. Then Duff walks by smooth and fast like yeah Total Boss.
Sweet car definitely worth an engine overhaul. Love these will it run videos.
Thank you for the shout out Mortske I really appreciate it.
Hey No problem Ralphy!
@@MortskeRepair I have a 66 Electra as well, what did you end up doing with the body?
@@easyed8 sold
Congrats on the new shop Thomas.
Dude, I'm so glad y'all are back. You and Puddin are my 2 favorite RUclipsrs. Hope y'all enjoyed the week off. That's not your old shop.
Yea I was wondering if I had missed something, like a new shop..
Yep, it finally happened. He lost the shop.
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship lol he kept saying he was gone loose it
Is the starter dragon the motor down
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship that what I thought. Dang inflation!
Nice Dig's!! You're stepping it up a notch!! and a lift too.
My favorite will it run channel. Just started watching it....bout 3 min in ....you gonna put that 445 on the floor and fight it....have it take you to the last round....leaving you on the verge of collapse....and about to humiliate yourself by crying.....on camera? Or will all that almost happen but instead you suddenly connect with a right to the block....an uppercut to the camshaft...with a quick left ..right combo to the heads and Intake with you finishing with a tear of joy in your left eys....
and a fist raised to the 'WILL IT RUN GODS?
Idk... I'm going with crying and yelling 😭
Cheers Mortzki
Good stuff!
We all missed you guys! Hope you had a great week off! This was worth the wait !
Sorry to hear that you lost the shop, but thankfully you have good friends. Look at it this way, you have a hoist now.
Oh yeah, makin Monday’s great again! I’m saving this video til tonite when I can watch Mortske and Puddin back to back
That sounds REAL dodgy! .😂😂
This one's a beauty for a Mortske video. I have had several nailheads, including one in a '65 Electra. It ran smoothly but also had a rod knock.
ouch
my grandpa was a buick man and my dad been look for a Buick Electra like this
Love watching you guys, just a little background on myself , been derived from 1978 ,lost count of the times spent on weekends with boyfriends doing car repairs. I retired in 2020 after 24 years bus driving (those double deckers you see when they show film of London) much appreciate your hard work, give duff a pat from me.
Thanks for watching!
That car brings back memories for me! I took my divers test in a 1970 Electra 225! Past parallel parking without losing any points! It was a great car for drifting around corners in the snow! Thanks for the awesome video! Sorry for the rod knock!
Dang it, spoiler. That's what I get for reading comments before the video is over
@@rmarkc Sorry!😢
@@nancykitzinger3078 No worries, my own fault for checking comments when Duff barely has the hood open :P
@Fuch RUclips It would be alot classier for her to be on her back in the rear seat of that car, than in that $14.99 motel room, where you spend so much time on your knees, that you can count every lice in the sheets.
It was too big, I'm surprised he didn't chips, hotdogs and burgers in the carb, land yaughts kill people, th
Thanks again, parts and pieces baby. Great content as usual. Looking forward to the future.
Not gonna lie, just found your channel a few days ago and I've been binge watching your channel ever since.
Much appreciated Ron
Glad to see you're back. Great video as always. Did you get a bigger shop?
Welcome back Mortske and Duff!
I own a 1967 Buick Electra 225 with a 430. Other than having to pump the accelerator to get it to turn over, and an oil leak from the front main seal (I Think), i don’t have too many issues with it. Im not a mechanic. So im sure there’s a list of other mechanical things to address. Having a hard time with finding a restoration shop locally in Baltimore. So until I find one, it’s just a matter of time before something major goes wrong. In the meantime, I joyride once a week while being harassed by old people on the road begging me to sell it to them. Lol. Great content bro 👊🏽.
The shop in town has character, but the shop out in the country has a lift. That’s awesome. I’m happy to see life is becoming easier.
As far as that Buick... if you have that lift, and there’s not a cross-member or something to make it difficult; it would be neat to see if you could pull the pan and roll in bearings. That car is pretty cool, and the cleanest revival car you’ve had on the channel.
I remember Scott from coldwarmotors had the same issue with his Buick nailhead. Hes engine rod knock was as bad as the 225 electras. For some reason these engines have bearing issues and I can't explain why. Also cured from the Zombie virus for many weeks and now I have tons of undone work to finish.
he just picked up another for 200 bucks....
We gotta keep these old cars going because they're getting fewer every day. I believe an old car has a soul and a story to tell.
Right on, John.
Still loving Mr. Duff......people should notice, dogs really are man's best friend.. loyalty can never be bought.Cant have a Mortske without the Duff!!!
OMG I just watched Puddin dance. I can't ever unsee that.
New diggs? If that is your new shop, it looks like you have more room, cool. Sad about the rods, but that's how we get great parts for the other hot rods,a nd what's left over will make three rice grinders.
I missed you & Duff, it's been 2 weeks. I'm still jealous over that blue Stuburbon 350, the perfect boat towing rig, I don't have, very rare in Australia.
Then there was the reverberator .lol, great looking buick Mortske ,cant believe the interior and the dash Duff approved Just a shame she was parked with the knocking .Sure would make a great project for someone.
Kool Buick! When I was growing up my mom and dad had a 1968 Buick Electric 225 , 4 door Hardtop! It Was Silver! And The Casin, Guy Is next State Above me In Tennessee! I heard the called that by a few old timers so its got to be a Southern Thing im from North Carolina ‼️
Thanks for sharing
This was worth the wait and I hope your week away from the tube was a good one. Such a cool old ride, too bad it has engine issues. Someone will definitely pick that one up for that price. Very informative and entertaining video as always, you deserve a few sammiches after that one! I'm picking up one of your new T-shirts.
Much appreciated!
The reverb is a signal delay device to the rear speaker. The delay is probably adjustable and creates an echo effect. These were real popular in the 60's. Imperial had them as an option on the 64-66 model years.
Pulled an old Audiovox add on reverb out of a junker in the 70"s.
Mono only. Inside was a speaker driver and a pickup connected by a big ass spring! Made everyone on AM radio sound like Elvis.
That’s awesome!
I had a 1967 it had tilt steering wheel an electric windows an antenna it had a 430 4barrel with the fender skirts an red in color with black seats the tail lights went all across the back one heck of a car never gave me any problems just like all the old cars I had I wish I still had em
I like the new digs! Moving on up! To the Eastside. Haha
Great job getting it running, didn't think much when I seen you remove the trailer hitch until you drain the pan with that much water I think somebody backed it into a lake launching their boat that's why it locked up hydraulically maybe broke a piston or rod maybe you should check the rear end and transmission for water.
Glad your back. Time off is always good. That Buick is so good. I’d like to see more of it but it’s understandable if you don’t. I wish you could have gone for a ride with it. Did you get a different shop?? You and puddin are the best. Love the content.
Dang, 60's Buicks were the best. I loved my first driver, a 1968 2 door Buick LeSabre. What a party, dirt road drifting, railroad track jumping beast!! Learned my repair life on Buicks. Memories memories.
The new shop is awesome!!
You and sleeper dude, are the only ones who like these old cars! Did you see his laser video, with all those cars?
It was awesome, you would have had fun too! Loved the video, keep them coming.
Not true. There are lots of people that love that old stuff. You are watching the wrong channels. One of my daily drivers is a '66.
@@MaxNafeHorsemanship no no that not what I mint! I know there’s more, there the only two I like to watch. JS
They are my favorite.
finally, more good content from an excellent channel
That would be a nice going to town rig with all the fancy conveniences
Thanks Mortske, back to normal. Those o'l boats were great at the drive in. Who didn't get lucky, in the back of the deuce and a quarter.
No comment.
Love to see it get fixed. Buicks are rare at car events. Ive been to a ton of car shows and you rarely see a buick. Usually a Riviera if you do see one. My 66' Wildcat has the 425 and I loved running Power Tour in it. Plan to run it again this year.
Buick Wildcat' Nice!
Puddin' is hustlin that merch. His marketing with the named vehicles and them having their own merch with decent art is probably what makes them the money. That and he's a pretty entertaining fella.
he does a good job!
He's not all there what you think lol
@@MortskeRepair he's in Tenn.
He calls them hoops and casings
Puddin is entertaining as fuck I love that guy. I watch mort, puddin , Dylan McCool, junkyard digs and of course vice grip garage. In my opinion they are the 5 best at revival and old car content
I can't speak for Puddin', but some very popular channels make more money off of mech than they do from RUclips.
Duff was all over that interior. One of the nicest and cleanest I've seen in most will it run videos.
No doubt
My Mom’s ‘64 Buick LeSabre had one of those speed needles too. Cool stuff!
Yay, he’s back
I love how you help promote your fellow RUclipsrs I know I'm a nobody but I think that's so cool and I appreciate it because of you I have found two others I enjoy watching so thanks again and keep up your great work as well thanks for your knowledge and content
No problem!!
Totally worth rebuilding the engine. Its a good bones car
Another great video and inspiration for me to get to work on my 56 Desoto Firedome which has been off the road since 1970
You can do it!
What a great old car. Sad to see it die but the cost to make it lives is pretty prohibitive. Hope the right guy buys it and does a full resto on it
Me too
Just over 40,000 miles. Dang someone must have revved it hard.
Looks like a new shop buddy! Looks awesome
@Fuch RUclips hey wants a lift at his shop and he needs a taller building
He not hey sorry
Awesome Buick! Luv them old land yachts, they ride and drive like nothing else.
My brother found my mom a Buick Electra 225. In white. Loved the car. Tucson 1969
Did I miss something? Is that the new shop or a loaner until you surprise us with whatever you’re working on? It would be funny if it were the new shop and you intentionally didn’t mention it. Keep’em guessing
Just started watching and gotta say, this thing looks cool. Can’t wait to see the outcome.👍👍
so glad you and duff have returned,hope you two had a good rest
Back in 75, at age 15, I took my drivers license test in a 63 model. I'm glad I didn't have to parallel park that thing.
I got my license in my Dad's 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, big ole' station wagon, I know what you mean man!
Back in 1973 at the age of 16 I took my road test in dad’s company Buick, just after a major February snow storm, and I needed to K turn and parallel park without burying it in a snow bank. I passed. Best Regards
@@marksd5650 That's why your generation can drive better than most these days. I was raised the same way, when I had to drive in the snow for the first time the only things my Dad told me was "Don't hit the brakes or the gas more than you have too, don't get in a hurry, and don't come home if you wreck my car" haha!
The tone reverberator on '60'era cars (GM was the only dealerships that I know who offered it) was most less like an amplifier that boosted the output with a bit of eco that mimicked the sound making it artificial stereo. It was a decent option for a AM radio at the time and might have done better for a AM-FM. I don't think stereo versions came out until sometime in the early to mid 70's. I could be wrong, but this is just my comment based on what I knew at the time. In 1975, I was 20 years old.
Great info!
@@MortskeRepair Thanks. I'm glad you saved her from the crusher so clean her up, pop the dent out of the roof and drive her unless you plan on selling her. Either way, you saved her. Well done.
I heard an after-market reverberator once, I think in an Oldsmobile. It made the radio sound like it's playing in a bathroom, which was actually kind of fun. I mean, who doesn't like singing in the shower.
@@error52 I agree.
Yeah I had a couple of old GM “boats” that had the tone reverb on them/in them, whatever, but if you had that you generally had pretty badass car stereo for the time, and if you went to Radio Shack and got a couple of Realistic 6”x 9” speakers to put in the back window/ package tray then you really had something! Love those old land yachts, any of them, wasn’t no ride like them!!!
It's good to see you back man been looking forward to your new projects
Rebuild! Chitty chitty bang bang.
4 portholes were for the Century or Roadmaster (or Electra). The century was the hot rod - smaller body with the big engine. This is a C body. A's were Chevys and such.
I knew someone would know!
Also, the Lucerne had 4 "ports" on the fenders.
The electras had the 3 portholes my mistake it had 4 my regal had 3
@@tkskagen ewwww
1966 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4-Door Sedan (post) with production of 9,368 units. Also was offered in the cheaper Electra 225 series with a plainer interior. Overall length for this model year was actually 223.4 inches. The hardtop 4-Door was more popular than the sedan.
She's LONG!
I knew a old guy who had a Buick like this one. The thing floated down the road. Best riding car I've seen!
My folks had one of those Buicks. And I must say it was the smoothest riding cars I've ever been in, and they were cheaper than a Caddy. The Electra 225 was like riding on a magic carpet.
My 66 Electra rides great!
If in you didn't know, that transmission will only bolt to a Buick Nailhead, it doesn't have the BOP bolt pattern you might be expecting?
With only 45,000 why not just fix the engine? You shouldn't need to do a total rebuild, just have the crank ground, new bearings, remove the piston/rod assembly that is knocking and have that rod reconditioned. And rebuild the oil pump while it's apart incase that was the cause of its premature demise and the put it back together. Maybe a valve job while it's apart unless you only want to take one head off to get the knocker out? Brand new used!
Rings and bores should be good with those low miles, Buick blocks had extra nickel in them so they don't wear as fast as other makes. Heads also had higher nickel content and didn't wear as fast as well.
So $300 maybe $400 would make a good video and you will have a good engine for that trans you want to keep that is actually a Super Turbine 400 with a switch pitch torque converter which means it has 2 stall speeds. There should be a switch mechanism attached to the carb that puts the converter in high stall at idle and low stall at cruise and back to high stall around 2/3 throttle or more.
If you don't want the car the engine IS worth keeping, great looking rat rod or custom car transplant engines. To many LS swaps, a Nailhead swap will get WAY more views?(IMHO)
it's the ...'while you are in there parts' that kinda add up
@@alt7488
What, the one part I mentioned the oil pump? No parts, part. With only 45,000 miles on the clock makes it a good candidate for fixing.
7 out of 8 pistons and rod assemblies are good so no need to mess with the 7, just the 1. If he sees it's going to snowball when he takes it apart he has the option to back out. Plus the trans isn't going to be worth saving without a Nailhead to bolt to it. And just to be clear, that trans won't bolt to an older Nailhead that originally came with a Dyna-flow transmission.
It looked like the rockers weren't moving when cranking with the valve cover off. Or my eyes was just playing tricks on me.
I saw that too.
Sweet car Mortske! You ought to consider taking some linseed oil and mineral spirits to that patina and refresh that nailhead and flipping it. Derek of VGG might buy it. He loves Buicks.
Welcome back, Mortske! And you came back with one of my all time faves... an Electra 225! I hope you did something besides work while you were off the YT merry go round!
I think before I went after a rod problem I would unstick the valve on the second cyl from the front on driver's side. Check out the 33:30 minute.
and the second from the back, same side
I agree definitely think you have some sticky valve issues lots of air movement back out of carb
Great to see you guys back! Hope you enjoyed the break from the interwebs.
Yay! Mortske Monday and it didn’t disappoint. That’s a great car! I think it’s worth building. Very nice!
Put a nail in tht nailhed! Glad you and Duff are back, hope the time off was good!
Glad to have you back. We for sure missed you last week but a few days away does wonders! You may have not had success with this but always enjoy the videos either way.
Admittedly... im a new be but have been watching one at a time... there's alot to go through.
I guess something may have happened, but glad your OK and back. Although the break for me was about a minute. 😆. Nice new workshop too.
Loving duff! Keep up the good work. 🤙
Welcome aboard!
Good deal on the new shop! Looks great and so much room for activities.
It would be nice to save them all! It’s ok Mortske.
What a really cool car. I just love these old land yachts.
Love this video. My 1st car was Grampa's 1967 Electra 225 that he bought new. They changed a lil every year, '67 was def the best year. Love that car and still miss it. That 430 got 8mpg, and burned a quart of oil every 100 ft. I wish I still had it tho. I swear I can still smell the interior of that car 20+ years later.
I had a '68 LeSabre and I think 1968 was the best year. Right now I have a 1965 Wildcat and still think 1968 was the best year.
Come pick me up. We' ll cruise while we talk about it. I even have 10 bucks for gas.
I grew up in my mom's 2 door 66 special hard top. Fantastic memories
Mortske and Duff are back and they broought a Duese and a Quarter!Man I was looking forward to ya'll hoonin around in that car!Sister had a 66 Riv GS with the big dog "465 Widcat" 425.Dang that car would RUN for a land yacht!I kick myself every day for not buying it from her.Good to see you back,you're not going to talk about the new shop??
Really digging 66' Buick Electra 225, I see so much potential even before hearing the engine bark off, also I love you shop dog Duff he's just amazing.
The taillights are really cool on these. That's one of the things that drew me to the 66 Electra. I've had mine about 10 years now.
My uncle loved em.
Electra 225.
He owned several.
In Detroit (back in the day) it was the #1 car to disappear off the driveway.
I suppose they had curb appeal.
My cuz used to come down to Tenn & buy all the deuce & a qwauta's & take em back to Michigan & sell em.
He bought one from my uncle in the dead of winter.
Got er back to Michigan where it broke down on the interstate.
When he got back the nxt morning to haul it on home , it had been stripped...
No doors, hood, deck, drive train , seats , & even the steering wheel...
True story.
Deuce and a quarter!!! Love these cars. A friend had a convertible that he drove year round with the top down! Course, he was high mist of the time too! The 70s man!!!
My week wasn't the same without ol Mortske. Glad you're back man!
That would make a dream cruise mochine come on man it’s loaded and worth the effort the viewers need it dude save that beauty #merica
dude so good to see yah and the duffster back.a monday without mortske is like a day without sunshine!!!!
OMG, I absolutely LOVE that car, Mortske!
good to have you and Duffdog back!!
Love it when you work on a 66 anything! Very Cooool Car!!!! The year I was born. 🍻 Cheers Mortske!
Can you just see Mortski and Duff in an Air Force training film putting the accessories on one of the new Rolls-Royce refitted B-52 engines?
Mortski & Duff wold raise morale for the crew chiefs and airmen of an entire Wing in a heartbeat.
As long as you leave him alone to do his work!
That car in the day was equal to the Cadillac.And it was a beautiful car in its day. Hope you can work on this a little bit more. Great start. Always enjoy your work . Thank you for sharing Mortske!
super pumped for this video. Welcome back Mortske and Duff