You stuck with that so much longer than I would have with that motor. However, you outdid yourself with the Puddin appearance and to top it all off, a pressure washing. Thanks for making Monday mornings so enjoyable. I hope this car doesn't make you lose the shop.

@CPthetooladdict

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely agreed I was thinking when I saw the freeze plugs gone that thing is toast it froze and popped! He's got intestinal fortitude that's for sure!!!

@busterturner8702

2 жыл бұрын

Ida put it on a stand and yank the pan off. Put a pipe wrench on the crank and gave it hell.

@jeromebreeding3302

2 жыл бұрын

That Caddy has as many peculiarties as a nympho nun, a real chamber of horrors ! How did so much water get in the pan with engine buttoned up ? As for the block, given the missing freeze plugs, it's likely cracked. Oh word is me !

@jeromebreeding3302

2 жыл бұрын

@@pookysdad4884 I don't believe that freeze plugs are just for knocking sand out of an engine block. That might have applied for the old flat-head Ford, but casting science has come a long way since then.

@jeromebreeding3302

2 жыл бұрын

@@pookysdad4884 A freeze plugs is a freeze plugs. A rose by any other name, would smell as sweet.

Rust: Makes cars fall apart, but holds brakes together stronger than a weld. This must have been a beautiful car back in it's day. Too bad it had to sit and rot.

@yamahaguy1732

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget lighter than carbon fiber

@jamesdawson4366

2 жыл бұрын

all good bro maybe next time she will be arunner

@mohawk2138

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it rotted at ALL. I watched my uncle spend a lot of his time(35 years) fixing 3 "cancerlacs"

@Phuckhead2723

2 жыл бұрын

Ya crush it so people will know what to put time into and what not to

I love how Duff just jumps in there and gets to work giving the old nasal appraisal

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Not much gets past that nose!

@corvettejohn4507

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair BTW, that is not a torque converter. It's simply a fluid coupling. The trans is a four speed Hydramatic. With four forward speeds it didn't need the additional torque multiplication of a torque converter.

@jeromebreeding3302

2 жыл бұрын

@@corvettejohn4507 You are correct. My 53 Pontiac had the Hydramatic. When taking off from a stop, the engine would rev slightly, much like letting out the clutch.

@benhendricks9728

Жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair duff knows what went on the last 75 years with 1 sniff

Hard to believe that this car at some point rolled out of Cadillac dealer brand new and it was probably the fanciest and most opulent vehicle on the road

@rashton5730

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't a Eldorado drop top...... but it certainly was beautiful, and top of the line :D

@thomasarriaga6587

2 жыл бұрын

We related?

@HowardJrFord

2 жыл бұрын

Not to detract from this once great car , but the deville series was the entry level model in the Cadillac lineup .

@stevenradtke8645

2 жыл бұрын

@@HowardJrFord actually, the series sixty two was the entry level

@seanfagan6022

2 жыл бұрын

Elvis had bought several of the Pink Cadi/s for his Mum and other friends.

It's Monday night in Hong Kong, and this is the best thing to happen to me today.

I love the "car experts" standing around directing what to do!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Always!

@chriss5956

2 жыл бұрын

In case you didn't see on another thread, I started a Mortske Repair Fan Group on FB, please feel free to join or check it out.

@ronalddaub7965

2 жыл бұрын

There are definitely some experts out here but I'm not going to say anything🤣.I've seen too many KZread know it all guys, one of them was telling me not to use or he couldn't use a ohm meter on a coil, he just takes the coil and throws it in the corner and I thought what a baby. But he broke out his own meter to test diodes, and I thought what a hypocrite not mortski some other dude. that had a KZread channel and thought he was God, he is very smart but he's not God. have a good day too bad that Cadillac was stored like that. I told him you can use a battery and a light bulb to test dials where do you use a ohm meter only when you want to .🙄

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriss5956 Nice!

Almost seems like you've found all the local cars that can be started. Been awhile since you were able to get one running. But they're still fun to watch. Thanks!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

We'll keep after it and get one someday!

@perotekku

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair Derek from VGG, and Rich from DeBoss were saying in one of the latest vids that most old cars are picked over in MN/ND/SD. Rich mentioned still a good amount in MT, WY, and ID

@mrromantimothy

2 жыл бұрын

I still think he could have lapped the valves on that cabover Ford Flathead and got it to run lol

Love the honesty and realism, not everything is worth saving...

This is one of the main reasons I enjoy watching your channel. Oh we will just try to get this engine that hasn’t ran in over 30 years to run again. Oh this broke and that broke? I’ll just take it apart and fix it just to see if it will run again. DETERMINATION!!

The best thing about a Monday morning is one of your videos!! Thanks for taking the time to share these with us

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Scott-ly2nk

Жыл бұрын

Almost like the vice grip guy

The Spring in the Dust Cap is for Radio Suppression ..Helps keep Static out of the old Tube AM car radio

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

That's wild! Thanks!

@kenswitzer4133

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!👍✌️🤙🏻👍

@lyndelbeckwith1706

2 жыл бұрын

truth

@BasedBidoof

2 жыл бұрын

Huh neat

@chrisellis935

2 жыл бұрын

Wow what will they think of next

I think you had the right idea from the start of the video, this rust bucket has a lot of great parts for someone restoring a 1956 Caddy. You can make more than your money back by selling all the parts

@jeromebreeding3302

2 жыл бұрын

That batwing air cleaner is much sought after, should be worth a hundred, maybe more.

Danged cricket had me second guessing myself everytime I heard him start back up. Thanks for the upload Mortske!

Brings back memories of a 56' caddie taking off the drivers side of my once 52' Hillman Minx Convertible. I watched the whole thing as I was coming home from a date and it turned out it was a friend with his Moms /caddie. Big monster car hitting a small convertible. Thanks for the memories. That innocent happened in 59'.

I love Cadillac from this era

Mortske, You have the tenacity, that most of us out here watching don't have, to go after the hidden problem or bad symptom of a vehicles inability to start up again and be made available to some new owner out there who will give it a new life on the road. It makes me challenge myself not to give in so easy while working on my 1978 Ford F250 Super cab. I raise my bottle in the air and shout out a toast to you and and the Duff dog!

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, I always love a Greta appearance 👍 best to you and the Duff Dog!

I like it when you ask us a question, then the cricket starts chirping. Live long Jiminy!!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, didn't even have to try!

@MegaHello202

2 жыл бұрын

That’s Davey Cricket!

@glennnickerson8325

2 жыл бұрын

Think with your cricket Jimmy!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@MegaHello202 Remember the Alamo! wait what?!?

@rashton5730

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't you see the cricket on the air cleaner? I was sure it was the one driving him nuts but then he said he squished one, so there must have a few more living in the Caddy :D

Always a pleasure to watch you work your tips saved me a lot of money on my build too bad it didn't work out with the caddy but remember we can't win them all

Enjoy the content every week. You get to see how the older vehicles were put together. Keep up the great job!!!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Someone somewhere needs that block I’m sure ! I heard those motors are pretty strong runners . You took it WAY farther then most people would !

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it won't go for scrap that's for sure!

I needed some Mortske today, thanks for the video!

That Duffster dawg is a sweetheart. I think he loves his owner a bit. Love the fast tail wag!

“ Like” before the video even started! Happy Monday with Mortske!!!!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Jim!

The struggle is real, Thanks Mortske.

Hardcore Barnfind. Mortske ALWAYS doin the hardest of the hard!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Wish it woulda turned out better!

I grew up playing in cars like that. I can smell this video.

I found you! So glad. I’m MamaCard from Florida. 77 & love watching these old revivals. ( my daughter says “ you’re such a Motörhead Mom!”)

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found us!!! Much appreciated for commenting as well!

Those early Hydramatics were once the hot deal - ever heard of B&M Hydros? They built them for drag racing.

@corvettejohn4507

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they did. The were the terror of the NHRA Junior Stock classes. 1955-1957 Chevy Sedan Deliveries were allowed to run them and they kicked but in their classes. Of course the Pontiacs did well with them too.

@BuzzLOLOL

2 жыл бұрын

Don't think it's a torque converter, just a fluid coupling used in 1st gear only and then bypassed for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th...

Monday morning anticipation of an Elvis resurrection turns into an alien autopsy, I was needing a few sammiches as things started going downhill fast. Good thing you had a clip of Puddin dancing to livin up the mood, they all can't be winners.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed that!

I saw that cricket on the air cleaner and thought, smack it, but, nope? Then he treated you to a song, over and over! You stuck with this one way longer than I would have! I about died when the torque converter came apart! "I don't know what to do!" Classic!

I can remember Dad having one of these in 57. My Jr Sr prom car in 58.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Good times!

@oldpolak5203

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

I thought you were gonna lose the shop halfway through this one ! Talk about improper storage. This poor girl was done wrong !

Love the long vids thank you mr mortske

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Bill!

@billcooke4413

2 жыл бұрын

That was a cool car to bad it’s so chewy

Hey brokoski, your dealing with a stuck engine, an old engine. I mean an uphill battle. 99% of dudes wouldnt even touch it. Good job bud and i mean it.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buster!

Couldn’t sleep. But I found a Mortske episode I haven’t seen! Yay!!

Hey mortske. Next time you pull plugs on your next show? Be interesting to see how that vintage spark plugs cleaner works? Good show as always!!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we could surely do that!

@mikebarnes8908

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair I would like to see that! I was about to pick one up? But since you have one. It would be very interesting I think on your next motor revival.

I enjoy the struggle but there’s not always gold at the end of the rainbow….we all appreciate the post Mortem 👍🏻🇬🇧 keep up the hard work bud

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

made my monday as well .thanks mortskey..hams drank it alot.remember when the cans were shaped like kegs.and the old lasallel ran great.those were the days

My dream rig. Thanks for another great Mortske Monday! Good luck🐾

Lol so the kids can rip darts in the back killed me!!!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Well yeah! Start em young!

@CPthetooladdict

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair I'm not gonna say I didn't have my first beer before age 10 but that's just a midwest thing like riding in the back of the truck it's normal for us!!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@CPthetooladdict And we turned out just fine!

@CPthetooladdict

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair ahhh the good old days!!

I had high hopes for her to run but those were dashed when I saw how it was stored.😞. You did your best! That’s all we can ask for!👍

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

We got a good streak of dead ones going!

@robertgrutza6053

2 жыл бұрын

There's not much left of the old girl, part it out for some worthy survivor to keep on the road.

Gotta love when that one random hubcap finds a home.

When the engine tipped , the trans spilled its oil, and you spun off the balancer… glad to see that it’s not just my projects that end up that way. My 4 year old, father and law, and myself watch every episode. Father and law and I love the mechanical side, ray, he just loves watching for duff dog! Keep up the good work, love seeing it!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the views Dustin and family!

What a shame that car was left to rot. So sad!

I have a soft spot for that era Cadillac. It hurts to see how badly she was treated. Thanks for trying.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

They are great cars!

Went from 49.9k to 50k subscribers while I was watching this. Congrats, Mortske! Well deserved!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Dustin!

My dad was in the process of restoring a baby blue 1956 2 door Cadillac when he passed. Unfortunately I was not able to step in and take over the project which was sold. Seeing you work on this old gal brings back memories.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a great car!

I admire your optimism and fortitude. I'd have taken one look and gone for coffee after closing the garage door quietly behind me.

That hat, that mug and a pink Cadillac, Perfect!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Total package!

Hell yeah boy finding a Cadillac great work thanks for the show mortske.

When you’re tapping on the valves it like the Mortske xylophone. Loli believe I started watching this one and the wife wanted to go shopping or something unimportant. I do loves me some Cadillac!😊

Outstanding effort! Your intestinal fortitude and persistence,, always impressed!

Repairs by Duff.... can't get enough of that

Someone won the lottery drinking that beer!

I just love your amuzing presentation Mr.Mortske. You are a funny bloke.. I keep sniggering away at your dry jokes...and you constantly amaze me with your piston skill. I'm learning stuff here Mr.Mortske. Thank you !

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Man the loading scenes are always fun to watch. That reminded me of everytime we got to load something. Failure is never an option!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! This one was a struggle! Good thing I had all that "help"!!

@adamjames43010

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair even fence posts are good for something. 👍

Thanks for all your hard work and keeping us entertained.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

What a shame this cool old car wasn't stored in a concrete building with a dry floor and roof, I guess nobody at the time thinks clapped out old motors are gonna be worth something in 50 years! Love your videos and am always excited to watch a new upload, you put a lot of your sense of humour and personality into your videos and they are very entertaining. I think I've watched nearly all of your back catalogue by now, I like how you show the entire process and how you are honest about how everything goes, it's like we're along for the ride with you. Look forward to future videos, keep up the good work, and tell Duff he's a good boy from me!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated for watching and commenting Jamie!

In my 58, the antenna is power, still working, and it has all the original wiring, everything works, the power windows all still work, have the original motors!! This poor car does break my heart a little. My original engine, 365 purrs like a kitten. My engine is rated at 310 HP.

So sad the ol Caddy was neglected so long. This was the most entertaining project, enjoyed the Puddin’ Cameos. Looking forward to your next post.

I’m glad you followed through as far as you did. I throughly enjoyed this video.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Holy schnikeez! That was a heck of a teardown! Cadillac things.

Man that was rough. Just straight up brutal. That's why I have two rules. It's gotta have a title and not be stuck. 🤣 Good effort!

Like your pink Cadillac there, Tina.

Ive watched quite a few videos of yours, and i have to say. You have the coolest and best dog ever. Duff is awesome.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

He sure is!

Martski my friend. That Cadillac's kicking your ass. It is fun watching the autopsy. You have way more patience then I do. Thank you for the entertainment.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jay!

Big Caddy, when Caddy’s were Caddy’s! U have the patience of a saint! Thanks for sharing 😎👍

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Just watching the time lapse of getting the car on the trailer was worth the watch.

Mortske Repair & Engine Autopsy. I love it and hope you continue.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

So long as cars keep dying we'll do our best!

Best thing about Monday's...Mortske!!!

You are made of patients and NOT a swear word passed your lips. You are an example of endurance and tolerance. I do NOT have skills anywhere near yours and I would have quit about the time you discovered how bad the Wheels.. Keep up the great work. I also admire your love of animals and the way you make time for your beloved dog. What an example to others you are . CHEERS and keep up the great work.. Sean Fagan. Ireland.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Sean!

Mortske Repair, you lucky bastard...! Well done, sir...!

COUNTDOWN TO 50K SUBSCRIBERS. GO ON MORTSKE 👍👍👏

I try to watch all your updated shows..its interesting content. Thank you

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a bunch Dennis!

Pre congrats on 50k subscribers old man. Keep on keeping on. Everyone knows Duff is the real star of the show.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks much!

I love these old cads had one when I was in the air force in 1979 wish I still had it today

Sweet jams . You and DeBoss have killer soundtracks. Rock on Mortske

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicolas!

Awesome again. Shame that she got so far gone. Be well and stay safe sir. UK.

Great video bud. Certainly love the determination. Tons of good things to save on that baby.

50 years or so stored in a damp shed, I think the odds were always against you, still a great video, all the best from the UK

Those wheel covers probably best thing left on this one. A favorite of the old "kustom" guys.

I've been doing the same thing you have I got a 1972 Chevrolet K20 four-by-four that's been parked for 30 years it looked like Pepto-Bismol when I got it but it's beautiful now and it drives perfect

I always liked those air cleaners. "What are you smelling here? Defeat?" I lost my sandwich over that! I admit to screaming at the screen that it had a multi piece torque coupler/converter. Lots of automatics and semi automatics had that design in the 40s and 50s. U gave it a shot, but the rest of the car, is pretty shot too. Parts car though.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting Adam!

"So the kids can rip darts in the back" that's awesome

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

You know it!

That Engine is a BOAT ANCHOR, hey man it is what it is at least you got to see some new things. That's pretty fricken sweet. I bet back in the day that car was a real go getter being pink an all. God Bless my friend thanks for another video!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad we could at least give it some new life for a while.

@FeArhsma21

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair Yeah, very true!

15:24 It is amazing that that old car just knew which way to turn the wheel to get itself in that garage!

Penzoil Note: My dad bought a 1965 Pontiac Bonneville in 1966. Car had 3,200 miles on it and had it's first service before he drove it off from the dealership. He changed the oil in the car religiously its whole life at or before 3,500 miles and used Penzoil 10W-40 its whole life. He gave me the car for Christmas 1983 and in 1984 the timing chain broke at 158,000 miles. When I removed the valve covers there was literally only room for the rockers to move. Everything else was solid sludge, lifter valley was just as bad. I don't care if they say that they have changed the formula, I will not use Penzoil in anything ever.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Haha grandpa was right!

@ronbridges678

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN BROTHER!!! Pensoil sucks!!!!

I would like to make a request I'm sure with the support of many of your fans. Could we get a short video dedicated to Duff? He's such a special dog and such a important part of the show. Just a thought. Thanks

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Sure, what would he talk about?

@robertyoung8289

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair Haha. Just tell us more about him. His age. Were you got him. What he's up to when not behind the camera etc. He breathed enough rat turds to deserve some props. He's the star of the show!

You went alot deeper into that engine than I would have. I would have gave up on it way before you did

Thanks Mr. Mortske! Thanks Duff!

love your shows..glad I found your channel.thank you

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dennis!

Watching from the UK 🇬🇧 love your videos mate your underrated seriously

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Daniel!

Your grandpa sounds like he was a smart man, I wouldn’t put Pennzoil in my lawnmower. Even if you would’ve been able to get it to start it would have eaten itself alive in no time the way that oil pump was lookin. RIP Caddy engine ⚰️🙏🏼

I would rather drive a 1956 Cadillac than a modern Cadillac from the 2000's. Better build quality, easy to work on, easy to maintain, cheap parts, no computer crap, no planned Obsolescence. Great video👍

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Easier to find in the parking lot too!

@robbyrob8349

2 жыл бұрын

@@MortskeRepair 😂😂Yes That's for sure lol

Its serious when both supervisors show up matter of minutes of starting a job..Then OHSA shows up haha!

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness Greta never sent the EPA!

Nice to see you have a dust cap remover pliers dude thing. Almost as handy as a points file. Most Tube guys just beat them to smithereens with a huge Crescent wrench. The spring inside the cap is for radio static suppression as were the capacitors sometimes found on generators.

@MortskeRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

Too bad Mortske 😞, a 56 Caddy Hardtop in pink no less. As usual you gave it your all. Yes it was in a barn but Mother Nature made sure her goose was cooked. And who throws a bag of salt on the trunk lid of their car. 👎. I’m sure you were hoping for better outcome. Thanks for the vid Mortske n Duff you always entertain.

I really like this year! We have a 1956 Dodge Crusader and 1956 Chevy Belaire (or 210). There seems to be come controversy on what the exact model is on our Chevy. Either way, love the look of the 50’s!

Keep this trick I devised years ago for the future.. Try this... Heat the plastic tube from the carb cleaner spray with a lighter (about 1/4-1/2 inch from the end. Then pull on each end of the tube to stretch it. This makes the outer/inner tube diameter smaller and more of a pin point. When the melted plastic solidifies, use small wire clippers or nail clippers to snip the tube at the smallest diameter that still provides flow when spraying. The cleaner comes out like a pin point pressure washer and the shrunken plastic tube end fits inside whatever port your spaying thru. You can also do the same to create 90 degree angles in the plastic tube to spray sideways inside long venturi tubes. I used to make/keep custom tubes around for these situations. Hope this makes sense. BTW.... Great videos.