Forgotten 1949 Willys Jeepster Barn Find! Will it Run?!? Sitting for 46 years! Family Heirloom!

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @glennnickerson8325
    @glennnickerson8325 2 года назад +188

    2 hour + Mortske episode, better than binge watching Hallmark!😀 Looking forward to this one, always like to see a Willis! Hope you do the pickup someday too!

    • @greghunter426
      @greghunter426 2 года назад +15

      I agree

    • @unknownsoul13
      @unknownsoul13 2 года назад +13

      Yeah, waiting for the pickup restart, etc.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +25

      Well there was some snow and some heart touching moments but it's no Hallmark series! The Willys pickup was just the guy who was storing the Jeepster for the last 21 years so we probably won't be seeing that one on the channel anytime soon! Thanks for watching and commenting Glenn!

    • @glennnickerson8325
      @glennnickerson8325 2 года назад +5

      @@MortskeRepair Anytime and thank you!

    • @danmackintosh6325
      @danmackintosh6325 2 года назад +3

      @@MortskeRepair I dunno about that, makes pretty good Christmastime viewing from where I'm sat & I should know, I watch a lot of lubetube... Also got another JEEP expansion for ya Mortske, Just Exchange Every Part (Jerry's Even Excited to Purchase maybe?)

  • @dustinhedin
    @dustinhedin 2 года назад +28

    Damn near three hours! Man, I don't sit through movies this long! Love the content. This man loves his family. That, above all else, I admire greatly.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +3

      It was just too much content to cut down any further! Thanks Dustin!

    • @dustinhedin
      @dustinhedin 2 года назад +3

      Not a knock either. I can watch all day long!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +2

      @@dustinhedin We appreciated it Dustin!

  • @DavidGragg82
    @DavidGragg82 2 года назад +5

    Pleasure to meet Mr Mortske. Tell pops that thousands (in the future millions)of people are glad you and Duff are on the RUclips’s.

  • @spurgear4
    @spurgear4 2 года назад +17

    Cool to be able to hang out with your dad.
    Mine passed from cancer over twenty years ago. I still have the old Dodge dart we worked on together.Enjoy your family and Merry Christmas from the west coast of Canadar

  • @michaelbasford9845
    @michaelbasford9845 2 года назад +2

    Love Duff. We like you to. Enjoy your video’s. You give detail that most don’t

  • @headshotking8737
    @headshotking8737 2 года назад +1

    Nothing else is better than a father and his son working on a project together, that's going to say with you forever, don't ever take it for granted.

  • @Woggerdogg
    @Woggerdogg 2 года назад +11

    Morty...is a human? Who woulda thunk it? My favorite episode so far! Love love love the family ties! Makes these rigs special. You dont get many like this one...to work on. Restore it and take Dad for a ride...I would love to see that!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +1

      Don't go telling anyone now!

    • @Woggerdogg
      @Woggerdogg 2 года назад +1

      Never...its our secret! 🤣😂

  • @Paleoman52
    @Paleoman52 2 года назад +106

    So cool to finally meet your Dad! He is about my age. I had a 1947 CJ2A Jeep back in the early 1970's that I kind of restored, well, got running and drove around for a while. This video is quite interesting to me. Brings back lots of early Jeep memories! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a great year ahead.

    • @willybones3890
      @willybones3890 2 года назад +11

      Awesome! I learned to drive a stick in a field on a 1952 CJ2a. 4 wh low, 4th gear floored...16mph. 😀 Finally got it stuck going diagonal across some big dirt humps..2 wheels in the air, 2 wheels all the way compressed. Awesome little vehicles.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +12

      Sounds like there's a lot of cool old Jeep stories out there! Way cooler than the right hand drive mail Jeep I had!

    • @hunterkline2516
      @hunterkline2516 2 года назад +3

      @@willybones3890 they didnt have 4th gear...

    • @mikegadonniex7137
      @mikegadonniex7137 2 года назад

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  • @andrewsutton7727
    @andrewsutton7727 2 года назад +10

    Wow! Sounded healthier than my father in law's "built" 350! It sat for only eight years when I helped him get it fired up in his 62 Chevy. Awesome that you have great memories with your grandfather, and spending time with your dad getting the Jeepster running!

  • @robertnovotny4588
    @robertnovotny4588 2 года назад +6

    Good to see you get her running, Morske you probably made your grandpa smile , the jeep is a legend

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 2 года назад +1

    Your Dad will be proud of you, thankful and HAPPY!

  • @Hobodeluxe960
    @Hobodeluxe960 2 года назад +8

    that thing is worth a trip to a good body shop for paint and interior. it's a collectible for sure. Sounds like your dad wants to restore it. You both seem to have a good sentimental reason to keep it in the family and return it to it's former glory.

    • @weirdmatter
      @weirdmatter 2 года назад

      If the paint is fair it is best to get it running, and clean it up. You would be surprised how well some true restorations can turn out. You don't restore something unless you have to.

  • @jdeltoro518
    @jdeltoro518 2 года назад +12

    You're amazing at fixing stuff that's older than me. It amazing you can still get replacement parts. Great job 👍

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +2

      Thanks much George!

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair ALOT OF THOSE PARTS ARE QUITE SIMILAR TO FULL SIZE JEEPS PLUS REPRO STUFF CAN BE BOUGHT ID DO THE INTERIOR AND THROW A CHEEP TOP ON

  • @mphilleo
    @mphilleo 2 года назад +24

    Cool Jeep, cool story, love to see it! Mortske, I'm always here for your non-General Motors content. I'm a Jeep and Mopar oddball who enjoys oddball vehicles, so this is up my alley. It's pretty neat to see you discover new things along with us on those obscure makes.

  • @dougreed9843
    @dougreed9843 2 года назад +3

    Not bad at all, the mention of grandpa brought a tear to my eye I wish I could have spent more time with mine. The kindest loving person who would just smile at me and we did spend time together most summers growing up, taught me how to tie my shoes and shave that covers some years. You certainly have a great family my pops is gone so is mom and I just don't have the same interest in life that I once had, not so many years ago. Been through a grip of life changes I'm 8n my 60's, still got a bucket list and some foals I want to occomplish so haven't given up yet. Glad to find your tube man it's cool.

  • @Donesy32
    @Donesy32 2 месяца назад

    I came in to this video playing and couldn’t turn it off. Then you started talking about the grandpa stuff 😢. Here’s to all the Grandpas who were more fathers to us 🍻

  • @boblamb8421
    @boblamb8421 2 года назад +28

    Hey Mortske & Duff. That was an outstanding video. Really cool to see you and your dad work together. Lost my dad when I was 19. I am a 1955 vintage by the way. Guess that makes me 2 years older than your dad. That's quite a lineage you have when it comes to hotrods and mechanical stuff in general. I met a guy that owned a Conoco station near where I lived. I was around 13. His name was Donovan Crandall. He was an ace when it came to anything automotive and fabricating. I loved shadowing him. He taught me the trade hands on making mistakes as I learned. By age 14 I was rebuilding engines. My first rebuild was a Ford 272 Y-block. Hand cutting ring ridges and grinding valves and seats and knurling the guides. I even learned how to file down knurled pistons to fit. I've probably changed hundreds of points & condenser sets in my career. I still have the AC Delco dwell meter Don gave me in 1970. Merry Christmas to you and Duff. Thanks.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +3

      That's awesome! Love hearing about that stuff! Same to you Bob!

  • @jimburgess9205
    @jimburgess9205 2 года назад +4

    I was born in 57 too. Good year. Love your channel, young man. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 2 года назад +9

    Thank you for leaving this one long and not overediting it. I have never seen anyone work on these, and it was nice to be able to see everything. I learned a ton about these in this video, and that's what I watch them for. Thanks again.

  • @bigcaputo09
    @bigcaputo09 Год назад

    You're young but remind me of my father growing up!! With Duff and the birds. Wanting and being excited to hunt them. Plus he was a mechanic also. Now I'm a diesel mechanic. Love watching your videos taking it back to basics with the cool old school cars. I know this is an older video. I just finished watching it and loved the video!!

  • @ryanbean3548
    @ryanbean3548 Год назад +1

    Man I wish I had a friend, especially one like you, my dads car might actually move again . Thank you for your time and videos, my late fathers car just gets worse, has a new hot 428

  • @johnnymack8442
    @johnnymack8442 2 года назад +11

    For cooling systems I used CLR it cleans up pretty good.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +1

      Good to know!

    • @grizzlygrizzle
      @grizzlygrizzle 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair -- For the ultrasonic cleaning unit, Mustie1 here on YT has the same unit, and has tried out a bunch of cleaning solutions over the past several years on the same kind of cleaning jobs you're doing-- cleaning old engine parts. Maybe you could message him. Oh, and another thing, you might might try making a small basket out of aluminum window screen for your very small parts.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      @@grizzlygrizzle Thanks for the tip!

  • @dunowemahnaime4113
    @dunowemahnaime4113 2 года назад +18

    “Gave her the ole reacharound & she slid right in there!” 😂 The things this man says make my day every Monday. Isn’t “That pretty neat!” 😂😂😂 Enjoy the show my friends!!!!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +4

      Glad you caught that one!

    • @billcompton6050
      @billcompton6050 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair
      One of my favorites is-good enough for the girls i go with
      merry Christmas brother
      bc

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      @@billcompton6050 Same to you Bill!

  • @the_truck_farmer
    @the_truck_farmer 2 года назад +6

    Cool to see this as a tribute to your Gramps! Thanks for bringing us into your personal life history Mort. It’s super cool and tugs on a guy’s heartstrings. Public service message: If you’ve still got your gramps, even if he’s imperfect or maybe you don’t always see eye to eye make time to spend with him because he won’t always be around!

  • @ronwarren5081
    @ronwarren5081 Год назад +1

    This utube was great made think of my grandpa and days of fishing mine was blind so he didn't teach that kind of stuff but I Learned a lot of other stuff from him

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 2 года назад

    Jeep owner here,love the old grill on this Overland Jeepster.Definitely a diamond in the rough!!

  • @hoseclampehhh
    @hoseclampehhh 2 года назад +6

    Loving this video. Truly miss the time I spent wrenching with my old man, or in the machine shop, building stuff. Great video. Well done.

  • @Jhorst442
    @Jhorst442 2 года назад +3

    By the power of grayskull I lost my breath laughing at you getting shocked 😆

  • @steveray7770
    @steveray7770 2 года назад +7

    What an excellent video, especialy knowing it came directly from your family I loved every second of it. You went through just about almost every bit of this jeepster, as well as pointing out what it used to be comparing today's . - Don't forget your kingpins.👌

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +3

      They're on the list! With about 83 other things...

  • @anotherdayinparadise8992
    @anotherdayinparadise8992 2 года назад +1

    Im a big jeep fan. Dont have any family heirlooms but i have a 46 cj2a. Love your jeepster and the truck and the fam history. Nothing better

  • @freethought2296
    @freethought2296 2 года назад

    Back in the old days, I'm 75, we used to flush radiators and blocks with straight lye. We'd run a can of Red Devil and water through the system for 1/2 hour or so they flush with a hose till it ran clear and repeat if necessary. I love the epic long vids; it's better than watching a movie.
    Looking forward to the next one.

  • @laurensfundaytwl
    @laurensfundaytwl 2 года назад +4

    Good stuff man. Made me get a bit choked up thinking about the times I had with my Grandparents.

  • @BrodieBr0
    @BrodieBr0 2 года назад +18

    I love the whole ''will it start'' old iron community from classic cars to old construction equipment but you've become on of my favorites. Especially when I have a soft spot for Jeeps and it was so enjoyable getting an hold family heirloom going! You deserve way more subs but I know they'll come!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +4

      Much appreciated Brodie!

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair DO A QWIK BUFF DUFF ADRESS THE BRAKES AND CHANGE TO 12V SYSTEM WITH ALTERNATOR OH YEAH GET AN INTERIOR KIT AND TOP

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair THOSE HUB CAPS FIT UP TO 1968 FUL SIZE JEEP WAGONEER

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair GET A 12V PERTRONIX POINT KIT REPLACEMENT DO AWAY WITH POINTS

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      @@rsprockets7846 That's the plan!

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop 2 года назад +5

    This was great! It’s awesome to see a family car return to life. I wish I had a family car but I’m the only one who likes cars. Good to see I’m not the only one with tire mounting and balancing machines. 👍

  • @HardWhereHero
    @HardWhereHero Год назад

    The amount of rust on that plug was simply amazing. Yall are lucky to to find stuff like this.

  • @BMWTurbo
    @BMWTurbo 2 года назад +1

    Thanks, interesting Jeep repair. I found Hoppes #9, a gun cleaner, works best in an ultrasonic cleaner to clean fuel injectors and carbs, GA airplane, truck or car.

  • @TraceyPace-w1f
    @TraceyPace-w1f 11 месяцев назад +4

    Make sure the fuel cap is vented so the fuel tank doesn't collapse.

  • @AshleySmith-bx3mr
    @AshleySmith-bx3mr 2 года назад +3

    Love your show. You and duff are awesome and like all your projects

  • @Nza420
    @Nza420 2 года назад +9

    I love these extra long vids. Watch half in the morning, then come back later and watch the other half.
    The genuine excitement on your face when you got the Jeepster running was great.
    Also, was wondering if you did indeed roll those adjusters out on the brakes... had the same no brake thing with my 49 Chrysler after a brake overhaul (with master and wheel cylinders..) ... That was part of the problem.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      I never did adjust them but that's something that should be addressed as well. Thanks!

    • @Nza420
      @Nza420 2 года назад +1

      @@MortskeRepair This has become my favorite channel. I think it is because the videos are quite detailed and lengthy. It's like a weekly feast which I can't wait to devour. Thanks again, brougham.

  • @justinsager2526
    @justinsager2526 2 года назад

    Don't know if you will see this....this is my favorite episode..I am a grandpa (Papa)...I show my kids and Grandkids all I know...just like yours did...hit me in the feels when this popped off...thought of one word..Legacy....keep on and I'll keep watchin'!!

  • @markjones7741
    @markjones7741 2 года назад +1

    Duff had me crying when you were explaining the shock absorbers. He is such a great dog and workshop mate.

  • @nancykitzinger3078
    @nancykitzinger3078 2 года назад +4

    Awesome walk down memory lane! Nice seeing your dad working with you! I’m sure your dad will enjoy riding around in the Jeepster when it gets warm again!

  • @scott9752
    @scott9752 2 года назад +4

    Great video. I really enjoyed watching the process. Bringing back a vehicle (especially a Jeep) with such strong family ties only makes it that much better!

  • @roberthocking9138
    @roberthocking9138 2 года назад +5

    Great to see working on a family vehicle with your dad, as you know it won’t seem long before he’s not around , it’s a great thing u are doing 👍

  • @Soul_Survivor2
    @Soul_Survivor2 2 года назад

    Thanks for teaching us to honor our elders Granpa- Dad- Uncle etc. love how you mention them with sincerity. They're proud of you. Believe it.

  • @junkmannythewitch7295
    @junkmannythewitch7295 2 года назад +2

    Just be you, and I hope pops helps keep the shop open. Merry Christmas and thanks!

  • @davehoch2179
    @davehoch2179 2 года назад +8

    Way to go ! I’m always looking forward to another mechanical endeavor that you’ve accomplished. I’m sure your father enjoyed working with you . Thanks.

  • @marcLeveille6056
    @marcLeveille6056 2 года назад +13

    2:38:36!!!! Yes! Merci Mortske de nous offrir du contenu de qualité. C'est toujours un plaisir de visionner vos vidéos. Je ne suis pas vraiment un ''Car Guy'', je ne suis pas un mécanicien mais je suis un de vos plus grands partisans. Joyeuses Fêtes à vous et à Duff! Marc de Montréal! (Google translate should help you on this)

    • @latelierdumoulin6180
      @latelierdumoulin6180 2 года назад +2

      Génial je pensais être le seul francophone à suivre Mortske mais non et c’est génial ! Bonne fête à tous !

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching even though you're not a mechanic!

  • @patmclafferty8019
    @patmclafferty8019 2 года назад +3

    Love the video. Keeping old rigs in the family like this is pretty neat!

  • @jamescardwell3254
    @jamescardwell3254 2 года назад

    Hey friend it's OK to get choked up over good memories of those in our lives that's gone on that taught us what we know and invested time in our lives

  • @treybrown4214
    @treybrown4214 2 года назад +1

    Man Mort, you talking about your Grandpa hit me in the feels hard. They were built different back then. I miss mine too. He was into cars too. So much so, my dad's first car was a wrecker! True story... LOL

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +1

      My grandpa had a wrecker aw well! This car actually ran into it one time.

    • @treybrown4214
      @treybrown4214 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair OMG that's hilarious... And that Jeepster looks freaking sweet! Maybe not a restoration but bring it back to life would be epic

    • @bruceanderson7617
      @bruceanderson7617 Год назад

      @@MortskeRepair I fr

  • @kensherwood4866
    @kensherwood4866 2 года назад +10

    Lovely video, something different, a great backstory, and some interesting family history. Great seeing you and your Dad working as a team on this restoration, your Dad's humour with references to your "mistakes" were a joy. Fine restoration. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +2

      Not much gets by him! You as well Ken!

  • @johnsommerfeld6889
    @johnsommerfeld6889 2 года назад +4

    Great to see you and your dad working together! Awesome that you got it running and driving, your grandpa would be proud to see it on the road for sure! I'm pretty sure Duff would do half of the work if he had thumbs! I think that's what he's trying to tell you half of the time. Great video, I like the feature length, awesome! Have a Merry Christmas and as always looking forward to the next adventure! Watch out for those fan blades too!!

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and you as well John!

  • @mikebarnes8908
    @mikebarnes8908 2 года назад +4

    Oh hell yeah!!! Another MULLET MORTSKE MONDAY!!!

  • @duanew5265
    @duanew5265 2 года назад +1

    Duff has got to be the most loved and popular dog on youtube.

  • @davidgriffith7756
    @davidgriffith7756 2 года назад +1

    I have a jeep picture of jeeps they hung on a car lot show room wall from 45 to i think 84 , this is the spitting image of the 48 in my picture , yours is beautiful and she sounds great

  • @derricklamb9666
    @derricklamb9666 2 года назад +4

    Puddin has puddin pop’s we have to give your dad a nickname

  • @horacerumpole6912
    @horacerumpole6912 2 года назад +4

    The last true phaeton built in America-

  • @braddokken9191
    @braddokken9191 2 года назад +4

    Dad doesn't understand why you are doing RUclips. Dad comes on one of your videos and it hits 200k+ views in the first week. Classic.

  • @ytwhite5930
    @ytwhite5930 2 года назад +1

    Nice Job!!! Lit off on the first try! That is soooo cool that you got to resurrect your Grampa's Jeepster...He IS smiling down upon you!

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist 2 года назад +1

    Come on papa mortske we need your son, he's a light in these crazy pandemic days! You've got one talented awesome son! Cool ol rig with great family history behind it! Happy holidays to u guys!

  • @raymari7658
    @raymari7658 2 года назад

    Grandfather's are the best. Mom's Dad passed a month before I was born so I didn't know him. Dad's father was who I learned a lot from. Fishing, crabbing and boats were Pop's forte. That and drinking Ortlieb's. He was a Chris-Craft guy. Had two different 24' cruisers. He passed when I was 18. I miss you much Romano.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      Would love to find one of the smaller versions of those Chris Crafts!

    • @raymari7658
      @raymari7658 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair My Uncle hand an outboard gorgeous boat. Finish like glass. My cousin had a 2p' inboard. We live near the Delaware River. I water skied many many times behind it. Talk about flying on water.

  • @drew7767
    @drew7767 Год назад +1

    i’m going to be there tomorrow can’t wait to see it! i was pumped to see this video pop up didn’t think i would see one before races. Your Mom is fearless in that silver vette!

  • @paulmurawski3683
    @paulmurawski3683 Год назад +2

    Everybody is proud of you man. Even duff.

  • @MrRandyvan
    @MrRandyvan 2 года назад +1

    You seem considerably more enthusiastic about the Jeepster now, more so then when you started. I guess that has something to do with your new upbeat attitude. I'm glad because I like this car too.

  • @carldevries2023
    @carldevries2023 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you MORTSKE!
    whitewalls OUT!!!😍

  • @daniellebrindisi6378
    @daniellebrindisi6378 2 года назад +1

    Over 2 hours of Mortske !! Your grandpa is surely proud of you !! Awesome to meet you dad !

  • @davidmcginnis2075
    @davidmcginnis2075 2 года назад

    I under stand about your grandpa and your Dad, my Dad was a Vietnam vet Sergeant crew chief on C-130, my Dad's Dad my Grandpa fought on Okinawa in ww2 in the army. Family is very special, appreciate them while they're still here, Reynolds tin foil works good for Chrome, Mortske & Duff have happy New Year.

  • @ffossip6969
    @ffossip6969 2 года назад

    it is with great respect and fond memories of gramps. you are a lucky one and it show he has influenced your life.

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 2 года назад

    I lost my dad about 4 years ago.😞 I think about him every day!😊 he was an animal lover too. Also liked fords. Lol

  • @slawnski
    @slawnski 2 года назад

    Even better than Mohesky Monday? Two hour Mortske Tuesday!!! Nice To meet Mr. Mortske. Made Me laugh when he told you to go ahead tapping on the valves “that’s your job” cracked me up. Love what you do!!

  • @billywelch2910
    @billywelch2910 2 года назад +2

    Congratulations on getting it going your grandfather would be proud! I wish I had someone in my life to have taught me and teach me more about cars that's why I love your channel I learn alot each video

  • @aussiebeatle4049
    @aussiebeatle4049 2 года назад

    After seeing this car in you Dad’s garage when you did the Skylark LS swap, I had to watch this video next. I love the cars with family connections and I think your Dad will be so happy now this is running and driving.
    A lovely thing you’ve done here, love your work

  • @benlewis6997
    @benlewis6997 2 года назад

    The spark test was classic! The confirmation of spark check was legendary...

  • @kylemindrum286
    @kylemindrum286 2 года назад

    Best show ever. Awesome remembering days gone by with your Dad and Grandpa. Stay real.

  • @maniacaloffroad5338
    @maniacaloffroad5338 2 года назад +1

    I started selling firewood to make some extra cash during the winter months so my stump was sacrificed for the greater good. Selling firewood is how I plan on buying vehicles like you do. I'm fortunate to live in an area where I can take my modified 1988 Bolens garden tractor behind my house to cut deadfalls. Last year I cleared enough profit to buy my first pro 60cc saw. I bought a Husqvarna 562XP. Now I can cut larger trunks instead of leaving them in the woods. I was going to buy my first project car this winter but my wife got Covid and we had to rely on the extra income from firewood sales to get us through Christmas. I don't mind being patient. I live in Michigan so vehicles here are in a similar condition as the ones you find there. That makes them cheaper 😁 I appreciate all of the work you put into sharing your projects with us. It motives me and I learn a lot. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  • @darlenecolbert6048
    @darlenecolbert6048 2 года назад

    Actually commenting as Dean-some 60 years ago and beyond I spent quite a few hours with your uncle Jerry and your aunt Deb (who was usually babysitting your uncle Todd) cruising around in the Jeepster so you brought back some great memories for this old timer. Got lots of stories from those days we'll have share over a few beers some time. Glad to see it running again, always thought it was a super cool set of wheels.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      Dean! Glad you enjoyed it! Would love to tip a few back with you! I have yet to see this Chevelle that I've heard all about! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

  • @garysprandel1817
    @garysprandel1817 2 года назад +1

    Oh lord Duffer being insistent on getting pettings was a hoot.
    The color on that Willys has got me going back and pulling from my bottomless well of knowledge of obscure 80s movies and wanting to shout out H.A.R.V.
    ( Jake Speed to save anyone having to ask)

  • @jebsails2837
    @jebsails2837 2 года назад +1

    We had a '46 4-63, 2-WD station wagon. That passenger front seat back should fold down and the entire seat should fold forward. Starting: mechanical choke and throttle. Pull out your choke, a little pull on the throttle, then your foot on the starter. That electric (?) overdrive is like gold. Enables you to make speed on the Interstate. Yours also has an oil filter, mine did not. We added a Franz filter, which used a roll of toilet tissue as the filter. Narragansett Bay

  • @dwartfarquart9590
    @dwartfarquart9590 2 года назад

    I had that motor in a woodchipper. It sat for 25 years before I got it and has been used for 25 years by my friend who bought it from me.
    He told me it was built in Muskegon Michigan and that they "run forever...so far."

  • @billysparks3991
    @billysparks3991 2 года назад +1

    Hearing ur story makes me think about the 79 Malibu me and my dad built together then a few years later we took the 350 out and put in a 454 I love that car

  • @bartobuilt2601
    @bartobuilt2601 2 года назад

    watching you get choked up referring to your grandfather's reminded me of Both of mine. Thank you Mortske! happy holidays.

  • @That70sChannel
    @That70sChannel 10 месяцев назад

    Browsing this earlier episode over dinner, I note that Duff's acting chops were fully developed years ago. Consistency is key to great acting!

  • @ScotchGuy
    @ScotchGuy 2 года назад +1

    ZOMG... Mortske gettin' choked up... who's cutting onions in here again...
    My grandpa was an ambidextrous lead body work man in his life; maybe someday I can show off some of the things he taught me too.
    #SmilingDown

  • @marc11467
    @marc11467 2 года назад

    great to include your DAD! More videos with you guys reviving junk!

  • @robertsmith987
    @robertsmith987 2 года назад

    you are lucky to have had grandparents i had none growing up

  • @josemiguelmendez2991
    @josemiguelmendez2991 2 года назад

    Nice ride. And more when I read about the story with your grandfather and dad.

  • @chrisbasten4192
    @chrisbasten4192 2 года назад

    Thanks for the basic repair help to our people of mystery ability.

  • @stoveguy2133
    @stoveguy2133 2 года назад +1

    My 48 Jeepster has a Chevy 350. Turbo 350 trans. Ford 8” rear. Mustang 2 ifs. Yep, got carried away.
    Had a 50 Willys pickup too. 100% stock. Had a panel delivery for a bit. Kinda rough
    48 has flat front fenders. Newer ones have peaked fenders.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 2 года назад

    enjoyed watching this. With you guys working on it, it will be back on the road. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @robinmurphy3085
    @robinmurphy3085 2 года назад

    I’m almost as excited as Duff, I rode around in one of these when I was a kid. First convertible I was ever in and what a thrill, Really brings back memories. Uncle Jack had a yellow and a red convertible and a green jeep truck just like the one sitting there

  • @Too_reel
    @Too_reel 2 года назад +1

    This episode is so much more special for its sentimentality. Grandpa would have loved it. Subscribed because of this one!

  • @damianjackson9084
    @damianjackson9084 2 года назад

    Really cool mortske loved hearing a bit about your family I'm sure your grandpa was right there looking over your shoulder

  • @davidbauer1485
    @davidbauer1485 2 года назад

    My father and I pulled a "nice" ox blood red 49 Jeepster out of a Colorado barn in 1982. Good times spent during the living years. Our old dog absolutely loved the Jeepster. The metal plate on the dash is original.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад +1

      Awesome! Great dog cars!

    • @davidbauer1485
      @davidbauer1485 2 года назад

      @@MortskeRepair The mire barn smell left in the better for the dog. Top down and 35mph on a country road is perfect for pure sniffing pleasure! Our dogs would beg and then pile in for a Jeepster ride.

    • @MortskeRepair
      @MortskeRepair  2 года назад

      @@davidbauer1485 hahaha

  • @TexasSteveS
    @TexasSteveS 2 года назад

    That "yup" after the spark sounded just like "did we just become best friends? ... yup!"
    That is classic automotive based comedy ... still chucklin'!

  • @jimpatnode4445
    @jimpatnode4445 2 года назад

    Another excellent video. Back 50 years ago my dad and I tinkered on cars in his garage. Brought back old memories.
    Ride the lightning 🌩 . Did that myself a few times.

  • @jodymorgan9869
    @jodymorgan9869 Год назад

    I know this is an older video but I was so happy to see that he got himself a ultrasonic cleaner and was looking forward to when he pulled the parts out and saw how nice a job it did cleaning the carburetor. They are so awesome at cleaning I even use them to clean fuel filters so I can reuse them. 6 L is definitely too small, it is rather misleading I have several and you want to get the largest one you can afford since you can always fill it with water and put the part that you were cleaning inside a jar or a plastic bag with the medium that you want to use to clean it with without having to fill the entire cleaner. You also want to make sure that you fill it more than he did because the heating elements go up farther than you think and can burn out the heating elements in the ultrasonic cleaner ultrasonic cleaner. I have one that I dropped an entire trash pump into to clean used vegetable oil that had petrified itself on to the pump, cleaned it slick as a whistle.

  • @stevendinapoli1239
    @stevendinapoli1239 2 года назад

    I like the way Duff gets excited about a new project vehicle. Another cool video, thanks for sharing!👍😎

  • @tractorjunkco9431
    @tractorjunkco9431 2 года назад +2

    My Grandmother had a 1969 Jeep Jeepster years ago that we plowed snow with for years. The one she had had a hard top and a v6 Buick motor with a 3 speed on the floor. It was a shame it sat outside for years and rusted out. The only thing we managed to salvage was the motor and trans, the motor was later transferred to a 1976 cj7.

  • @uski59
    @uski59 2 года назад

    What a unique old vehicle.....when it's been around that long & specially in the family, it deserves a little TLC...well a lot in this case.