*GIVEAWAY* WIN MY TOOLS WHILE I FIX MY MELTED DATSUN WIRING!
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2024
- This is Episode number 287 of Mike Finnegan's Garage. Who doesn't like a shot at scoring free stuff and who doesn't like their car wiring to melt? Everybody! That's why I've teamed up with the good people at Wire Care to not only fix the wiring nightmares under the hood of my latest project car, a 1970 Datsun 510, but I'm also gonna give away some cool tools and supplies so that you can do the same to your ride. All you have to do is leave a comment on this video. I'll choose my favorite response from the comment section and that person is gonna win a massive haul of Deutch connectors, tools and swag from Wire Care. Three more people are going to win my signature series Cable Tie kits as well! Just leave a comment in the next 48 hours and I promise I'll read every single one of them until I find my favorite and choose the winners.
Want more info on all the cool products I used in this video? Visit www.wirecare.com
Want to help support the channel? Please grab some stickers are Finnegan Speed and Marine apparel at www.fsmgarage.com
Thanks for watching!
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Contest is over. i'm now reviewing the comments and choosing the winner. Winners names will be announced during next Sunday's video. By the way, if anyone here says you've won or asks you to text/call a number or send money please ignore them because its a scam.
Was to late then 😂
Thanks, I'm glad I came here to check because I received a e-mail... I knew it was too good to be true 👍🏻
The scammers are targeting comments, you might want to put out a statement and delete them. I reported them but considering how old this scam is I have little hope they'll do anything
Yep. They got me for 40 bucks and are looking for another 220. Fuuuudge. 40 I can deal with. 220 makes me pissed.
Guy's got an invoice and everything for the total wiring package. Everything is a scam. dammit.
Was recently diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma, I watch your videos and Roadkill during chemo, helps the time go by so much better. Always entertaining, never boring! Thanks for the welcome distractions! I have been reading responses and some people think I am 'faking it' to win the tools. The port in my chest and the chemo are not fake. I fully never expected to win the tools, I just made this post to let Mike know how his videos help me get through chemo. Nothing more, nothing less. I appreciate all the support from everyone and for the people who think it is fake..try going through this and see how fake it really is 😐
Hope you recover fast brother. I'll pray for you ✌️💚🌞
@@thedude7726 thanks...all prayers are appreciated!
Prayers dude! Keep up the great attitude!
Praying for you!! You got this!!
F CANCER!!
Hope you recover bro
You may be frustrated with your broken leg right now, but enjoy your down time at home with your family. I know it’s cliche, but everyone says you’ll miss having a noisy messy house full of kids. At least your injury happened while having a blast and making memories with your son. Prayers for a quick recovery. You’ll be rested and ready to tackle your next projects. Good luck!
Watching your show gives me inspiration to work on my 55 Chevy project. Blasphemy Rules!!! Remember if you keep your timber limber you will be a hard man to beat!!
You crack me up. A few months unable to drive a manual and you consider selling cars😂. Your impatience and strong A.D.D makes me think we are related. Now’s the time to tackle all the tedious projects that get sidestepped because you’re usually going 15 different ways. Wiring panels at your bench, tedious welding, ect. The “downtime” will fly by and in the end you will realize you took advantage of the time for the better.
Maybe he thinks he's gonna die from his broken ankle😅.
ADHD NOW NOT ADD
@@jamesmeredith381 depends on how long ago you were diagnosed. ADD used to be the same diagnosis of what is ADHD…. I guess I just provided backing to my “ADD” and aged myself at the same time :) 🤘
@@jamesmeredith381 The two are entirely different.
My golder receivers, yes I said recievers instead of retreivers, and I went out for a pass. I jumper higher than both dogs caught the pass and started to run for the endzone WHEN my dog named Brick tackled me by striking my left ankle and shattered it in 16 places. While lying on the ground after I fumbled, my other reciever Maggie, picked up the fumble and both dogs ran on to score. For the next year my Harley, my Challenger R/T, my boat all were undrivable. Thank god I had an automatic in my jeep cherokee othwise I would have been stranded. Brick and Maggie have since passed but the 12 screws and 8 inch metal plate remind me of the love we shared chasing balls. To this day too much activity means fun with pain medication. I feel you brother with every step. Never met you but we are brothers in injury. Hang in and dont sell everything!
Just as yourself, Im living with a boot on my left foot for the last six months post surgery (foot ran over by a car!). Unfortunately my garage projects have been limited so I aslo decided to tackle a wiring project (50 Merc). Love the show. Quick recovery!
@ClickOnProfile0426 Hey Mike, What's up? How ya feeling? Ralph
Hey Mike, I love the wiring kit. It’s really a great improvement from the old days of wiring. I’m slowly working on my first LS conversion of my 84 S10 pickup. My passion for this project is still strong but my body is another story. Having Parkinson’s disease hampers my ability to work on anything, especially wiring. Trying to wire my project is a challenge that’s so hard and difficult that I give up and stare, wondering if I’ll ever finish it. The loom kit looks so easy to use, anybody can do it. I know that I’m not worthy of such a gift, but as my hands and arms shake so badly it’s satisfying to watch your video and see your kindness for people and your family. Giving something to someone from your heart means the world to me. I have always worked hard especially with my hands. I can’t change that and have to live with it, but you always make good choices when you’re gifting something from heart and that’s why I’ve always been a fan of you. Thanks again for great videos and I look forward to seeing many more.😊
Love the Datsun 510's,
When I broke my leg 17 years ago, I also was laid up on a couch.
My wife went garage selling with the kids and brought home two kittens to keep me company. DON'T let your wife go garage selling.:)
All kidding aside, the kittens did help keep me busy.
Pulling the entire wire harness out to repair it has inspired me to look into doing the same thing with my 1986 F-250.
Please keep doing this show.
You, David, roadkill, Tony, lucky and the whole motor trend crew motivated me to quit my job building hotrods to start my own shop building whatever we want. I take possession of the building April 1 and RCS autowürx will be up and running all thanks to all you guys pushing the best automotive content on the planet and inspiring me to push myself beyond my comfort zone and being my own boss. Keep it up. You're literally the best.
I recently retired and now spend a lot of my extra time watching Finnegan's Garage. I have always followed your channel but now it's like a good friend to see. I watch it every time I get a message and stay to watch more episodes I might have missed in the past.
Thanks for watching!
As boring as wiring is, its so satisfying when it works the first time. Nice job. Keep the videos coming. I'll keep watching. Good luck with the leg!
Mike,This is real world automotive wiring like we do it in our own garage. Thanks for showing us that, even though the haters will have their head explode from seeing you use the connectors that work but are not "Professional" .Get well soon.
Thanks for watching!
@@FinnegansGarage Mike you can Google Female Locking Spade Connector and will find what you need to repair the older connector blocks. All older imports and GM until the pin connectors use them. I was a Chevrolet line mechanic in the 70’s and replaced several of them.
One of the best stories my dad has told me probably 100 times every time he looks at a trophy in the garage. Is that he used to slalom race 510. We went to a car show 2 years ago and there was one at the show and he got a little emotional just seeing it. I sent him your last video of it and he just said he wish he never got rid of his. He also said it was that same color!
I can totally relate to your dad. My very first car back in 1988 was a pumpkin orange Datsun 510. I truly miss that thing! 😪
Awesome videos. Just started to rewire a boat that has been sitting for a few years. All of the wires are corroded or not spliced/connected correctly. New tools are in my Amazon cart, going to wait to pull the trigger till after you announce the winner.
Great work Hop a Long, can’t wait for the next video.
"if you know the rules, you can break them" and I get it fully....but you're a monster for tearing e-tape and stretching it out so it doesn't hold as well as it can. MONSTER!!!!😂
My daughter and I watch all you're videos and roadkill. It really helped her through her cancer treatment and me mentally dealing with her pain and discomfort. Since she has been given a clean bill of health and she wanted to build an offroad xj rat rod style , so ofcourse I said he'll yes lol. We found an 85 AMC cherokee 2 door 5 speed and she is learning how to wire, weld, and I just pulled a junkyard ls for it. So she has been stripping it in preparation for a rebuild. I just want to say thank you for everything you do for so many people out there ❤️
Thanks for watching! glad to hear the good news about her having a clean bill of health now!
Man understand the want to drive a manual. After a dirt bike accident I had 13 surgeries on my left leg, only thing that really kept me from agreeing to amputate it was the want to drive my manual cars. My kids would be at school and I would hobble out to the garage after pt, just practice working the clutch.
Mike I watch all you shows and enjoy every one of them. Keep your head up
Back in 2021 I was at a show and a girl was trying to back up a 69 Camaro and had it inn1st gear instead of reverse and ran over my right leg broke my femur and crushed my knee. I spent 2 months in hospital in traction and 6 months on crutches.
At the time of the accident my grandson and I were building his 55 f100 truck. Him and I rebuilt the engine and I was teaching him to weld and do body work on crutches. There were quite a few challenges along the way not being able to get down and then back up. But I just told myself that it’s all going to get better in the long run. We finished his first truck in February of 23 and he is very proud of it , there wasn’t a bolt that he didn’t touch in the total build. Keep up the great work and shows.
Dean
E1 of Finnegan’s orthopedics. This week we use the shop creeper to satisfy our physical therapy homework
Mike you guys are the real deal.
Thanks for watching!
Sunday morning ritual, wake up, pour coffee.... watch Mike Finnegan and Joe! Man I love this channel! Stay safe Mike and Im gald the leg is doing somewhat better!
I've never really been into cars much but my husband and son are completely obsessed. After a few years of being forced to watch you guys because of them I can honestly say that I love it now! Thank you for all you do for all the husbands and sons and eventually the wives and girlfriends lol!
It's awesome to see it go back to basics and still have a blast! Heal up gimpy! Sure would love to have the right tools to tackle electrical stuff. Slowly learning but always glad to learn new tips and tricks from you!
P.S. don't get rid of any manual cars!!! Just have someone drive you around! 🙃
I wish something like that wiring kit had been around back around '61, when I totally rewired a '50 Oldsmobile 88 from scratch... when I was about 13.
I feel your pain mike!
Several months ago I destroyed my lower back and have spent months trying to heal up!
Now I'm doing spinal decompression at disc centers of America.
After 5 treatments I can walk with a cane.
Today I made it 736 steps before my legs gave out on me.
I'm still looking at 12 plus weeks of treatment and I'm praying I can recover most of my mobility.
Right now working on anything is out of the picture.
At least I can watch you guys work on stuff!
What I love about this channel is it's fun AND educational. I'd say most backyard mechanics and home garage fabricators can't afford ideal and professional. We'll watch you guys and get'er done. Hang in there Mike, the boot will be off before you know it.
thank you!
Time to go automatic old man! lol. And I'm right there with you. My favorite vehicle I've owned for many years is a 2001 Regular cab Stepside F-150 with a body kit to look just like an SVT - Lightening, and it's a 5-speed manual, and a few weeks ago I was driving it and hit some heavy traffic and It did cross my mind how it being a manual was getting to me, and swapping it to an automatic was my first thought, and my second thought was that a supercharged Coyote with a 10-speed would be sweet! lol.
Your channel keeps me wanting to work on my project truck and wanting to learn how to do everything myself (to my best ability). Your videos have helped me thru problem I’ve had with my project and give me a new perspective on how to work on it. I appreciate what you do and keep it going. Wiring is one of my favorite things to work on. Just have to keep learning.
I’m a 17-year-old kid going to college for a performance automotive and the tools could really help me out. Love the content I’ve learned a lot from both roadkill and your UA-cam.
I have been teaching my nonverbal autistic son about wiring. I have a AEM EMS-4 that I got used for a killer deal. So my son and I have been working on that along with all the gauges and sensors. He’s a visual learner and he just loves your videos. Thanks you for the content that helps me connect with him. Heal up and get back to rowing those gears ⚙️!!!
Go for a button controlled clutch. Take out the left foot need. And your off and running
Thank you for all you do, Mike. Your Inspiring and motivating. Stay healthy, do what the doc says, and you'll be back slamming gears in no time!
WOW, when it rains it pours, with you. I really enjoy watching y'all work on cars and trucks. It really helps me to get motivated to do all the things I need to do to my little POS Ford Ranger. Thanks for the how to's. I enjoy all your videos and can't wait for the next one.
Agree, my husband and I have a '98 OSB Chevy Suburban that was my daily when the kids were young. They are all grown more with their own cars, so we decided to park it and start putting money into it. Watching Finnegins videos gets its both motivated to start working on it! As a woman, I've learned more about motors watching his videos, than I have watching other automotive shows for the past 10 years.
Hey mike, just wanted to say thank you for all you do. I actually got the pleasure of meeting you with my fiancé at LS Fest in bowling green and I was all kinds of star struck and fan girling. I recently watched your boat racing video “ broke the 632 and still went racing” got all the way to you crying getting your trophy’s, expressing to the legendary boat racers that you admire and look up to them. So I sat there thinking and said damn I hope one day I get to experience to him that Mike is the same way for me. I can’t tell you how many time watching your videos has made me tear into my car and just started playing with it. Or the classic watching UA-cam at 1am seeing something and going holy hell I’m trying that. So I just wanted to stop by and say that how you feel about all those legendary boat racers in your video, is exactly how I look up to and appreciate you in racing and just going out with your buddies and having fun. Thank you for being you and thank you for inspiring an entire generation of people like me. I’m 23 as of writing this did my first LS swap 2 years ago and am working on a car for drag week as of right now. Thank you for all you do Mike your the inspiration me and a ton of others needed!
man that got me all in the feels. thank you!
dude there have a troll load of scammers hitting me up saying I won't
Been following you for a long as you’ve been on. Love your stuff!
I find it interesting you have been sidelined at this time in your life. I went through an acid test so to speak as you are now.
You have to give up a lot in quitting some of your tv stuff while still knowing it was the right thing to do. Apparently someone didn’t think it was enough to quit that! He sidelined you harder and said, “Sit down! Listen!” You have to listen now. You will come to realize what is truly important. Better now than when you can’t do something about it! Enjoy your family! You’ve got the right idea. You just needed a little push.
Your vids are really great. Calming. Thank you.
I'm currently restoring a 1986 calssic mini, and it's got really bad wiring where it sorted out under the bonnet and set fire. I'm currently trying to peace it together. One of them electric kits will be much welcomed 😊
I like using the cloth wire harness tape to wrap around the wire rather than electrical tape. It makes the harness less stiff than electrical tape. That wire loom tool is awesome, I'm going to have to get one of those. Love the channel, hope your leg heals quickly.
I use the non sticky wiring tape - well, it sticks to itself but doesn't ooze sticky goo everywhere like usual hardware insulation tape.
Can Joe do a series of educational videos on how to troubleshoot electrical issues with the power probe? I want to learn how to be better chasing down electrical gremlins. Any recommended books?
I was gonna ask what kind of wizardry Mike is employing to tear electrical tape as cleanly as duct tape? I even looked closely at his thumb nails to see if he'd perhaps sharpened them, lol. Thank you for clearing that up afore I even had to make the inquiry.
Love all the work Mike, and Joe is an awesome and welcome addition to the team!!!
My wife suffered through that exactly malady on first her left leg in early Feb of 23, then decided to outdo herself and shattered her right ankle in late March of 23. I had to quit work to take her and our kids everywhere, as driving anything was out of the question. Watching her struggle up and down even just a few stairs on crutches was painful, and I completely empathize with the struggle.
Another great video even with your broken leg can’t stop you. Have to love that old Datsun
You keep so many intertaind it must be baffling every morning. Bet when you were 20 working on you miny truck you could dream this. Man you give cancer people feel better.
That’s a gift you need to always remember, you are blessed my man, but you share and give it all with fans!! Keep up the good work.
I had my ankle screwed together when I had my 55 post car that was called cherry picker, from Utah.
I payed 1050 tun key badass. But my foot and leg turned purple , yellow and looked like touting meet when my first cast came off. Prepare yourself for that day my friend.
Thanks for watching!
Boots and crutches suck!!! Been there done that. Feels like it takes forever to get rid of them. Hang in there Finnegan.
Had to sell my 4x4x7 powdercoating oven and sand blast cabinet when work slowed down and I got scammed out of $4200. I enjoyed it but I’ll get it back someday. You inspire me to keep grinding even when life gives you lemons. Or a broken leg in your case lol keep grinding!
But I still like watch u work on cars of trucks and tell Joe that I said hi from Walton NY
I just got finished doing some rewiring for a friend in Oklahoma last week, I drove up from Houston to help he finish up his 66 Olds f85, I helped him with various jobs on the car but watching this episode reminded me of the issue he had with his rear brake lights not working and the turn signal would only work for the left and it would then light up both indicators on the dash, turns out the clocking switch was loose and some of the contacts were bent, fixed that issue and he's back in business, fixing electrical issues on old cars is like winning small lotteries.
Love the content! Been following since Mini-Trucking when I ran a bagged S10.
twenty years ago i broke my right leg, tib and fib about two inches above the ankle. yes i had surgery, two plates and 17 screws later i knew when rain was coming. i am glad you did not need surgery, and follow what the doc says. i wish you a speedy recovery.
if this is mike mike messaging, texting is something i do not do, or have the ability to do.
@@fredflintsone3850 it isn't it's a well known scam, report them and hope UA-cam deal with it
Im a huge 510 fan i had a 4door about 15yrs ago. Once i can afford one again im definitely buying one watching this video brought back so much memories when i use to work on the one i had. Sad part is some guy that was on drugs crashed rite into my driver door and totaled my car. If not i still would have the car. I was devastated when i lost my car. Being a truck driver and living on the road being the sol provider for my family will make it hard to get another one soon but im praying sooner then later i can get one again. Love your videos im a die hard datsun and toyota fanatic im a old school guy that had alot of these gems you have and born and raised in Hawaii there aint much left but now im in the states theres still some i see that still exists. Thanks again for the great content! 🙏🏽🤙🏽
Pandemic Jeep needs some serious WireCare. Love the stories you guys tell. Real stuff for real people trying to do real stuff....Thanks.
This one is your favorite. By far.
Sorry to hear about your injury. Welcome to the wonderful world of Datsuns. While they are mostly reliable, you do run into some learning experiences that can result in fond memories.
My experience with Datsuns started about 15 years ago. I bought my first Datsun 510 and I still have it. As a matter of fact I own three first gen Datsun 510s.
May you have many wonderful experiences and less wiring issues in the future with your Datsun.
Awesome job hopefully you heal fast currently build a twin turbo foxbody mustang keep up the great content
Family is important! Your wife and kids are the most important things in this world. The fact that they like and tolerate your mechanical endeavors is priceless.Stay Blessed, Mike!
Mike you say “I broke my leg snowboarding”. But we all know you were just clutch kicking that Datsun all the way home.
Love your videos spewing i cant get motortrend here is Aus, to easily find and watch the roadkill episodes as they come out. But all you guys make a great, interesting and funny show one of my favs for sure 👌cheers 🍻
What a fun car! My dad and I flipped a bunch of Datsuns one year, we used all the best parts of a few 610 trucks and 510s to put together a rippin little SCSB truck with the L20 and a 5spd!! I’m working on cars myself now and NEED a wiring kit! Best of luck to everyone 👍
Back in 1973 my Mom was the first female car salesperson in the town I'm from , she worked at the Datsun dealership !!! She bought a brand new 1973 Datsun 4 door ( 210 I think it was) red 4 spd !!! I was 14 and that was the car I lernt to drive stick shift !!! Many days slamming gears in it (sitting in the garage) !!! LOL Yours brings back lotsa memories !!! Stay off that foot !!! Thanks for the entertainment 👍!!!
You have renewed my motivation to start the rewiring of my 83' square body pick up. I have put if off due to the pain staking of the putting the plastic wire loom on. Now I see there is an easier and faster option to doing it. I'm all about it. The box wrench method is not going to work for me anymore. Thx for bring the new method to light. Heal quickly we need you back to bang shifting some death metal scrap down some unsafe road. :)
Even with a broken leg a car can be rewired! All what it takes is desire and ambition. Keep wrenching!
My father In-Law gave me a shirt with the gingerbread man on it with a broken leg when I dislocated my ankle. The saying on it was “oh snap”. I took a picture but I could find a way to post the picture.
lol
Great video on the wiring. Currently working on my 510/SR20DET project. I need to look into this wiring kit. 👍🏼
One of my favorite cars, along with a couple 69 and 71 road runners, a 67 cougar, a 69 ranchero, I still absolutely loved my 76 Datsun B210. Blue with red and white stripes, manual tranny and a 4 cylinder that was abused beyond it's capabilities, it was the car I had so much fun with. But like others, it was plagued with electrical issues. I had to remove the dash and the front harness many times. I got to where I didn't even fully bolt the dash back together cause I knew it would go nuts again. I'd so much appreciate to have great tools to help get through issues like the ones above. Love your show, your attitude to keep going no matter what goes nuts. I do the same and even by brothers don't understand how I keep it together. LOL, keep it up.
My twin brother and I grew up driving and learning on an 80 Datsun 510. It was an indestructible vehicle and had a Hemi looking engine in it. We both still talk about that little car and how much fun and reliable it was. I'm excited for you on this new car you've got... it's a really good looking car and is going to be so sweeeet once it's completed. Love the channel.
Oh Finnegan...you fill my evenings with Roadkill, Faster, and all the other shows on MotorTrend. As much as I would like to be watching some crime show or other syndicate drama. I find myself laughing along with my boys and my husband watching your show, and learning things about cars I never knew before. I even bought myself a blasphemi hoodie! Special memories with all of my boys!
I’ve enjoyed all your shows from Roadkill, Faster with Finnegan and Finnegans garage. You have a great talent for showing how to do things in detail but also keeping your audience engaged. I’ve enjoyed your enthusiasm for everything you’ve accomplished. I’ll definitely be getting that wire loom tool as well. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us all.
Thanks for watching!
those cars were the high school dream ....with a bumping stereo and monza dual exhaust tip
Dang! I just finished wiring my sons 1970 El Camino to bad you weren’t giving the wiring kit away 4 months ago that stuff would have made it a ton easier!! I still have a basket case 1969 Camaro project that I’m teaching my son how to do everything from rust repair to building the engine so if I make the cut it will go to a good home!👍 love the channel and all the cool tools you share with us keep up the good work!😁
This cars wiring reminds me of my grandparents Volvo p1800 that i inherited.
It is sitting still for ten years at least and the is so much wire corrosion and bad wiring, more then half of the electric system doesn't work.
At least I got it started last week and it runs like a dream surprisingly.
Now I need to make all the lighting and sensor work or maybe just engine swap it and make everythign modern instead and start fresh.
Thanks for the great content and all the useful information 👍🏻
When I met my wife back in 1986 she had a 1979 B210 and I loved that car. I remember one year we drove it to go skiing at Sugar Mountain from Orlando and had no problems. I later swapped a five speed, put on a webber and a header. It was so fun to drive. I wish we never got rid of it. Love watching all you adventures.
I have a Datsun 410 also doesn’t have brake lights this is the first video that has actually addressed the issue. I just installed an inline fuel pump as the mechanical one is trash and it runs so good I’m excited to get it on the road.
Started 5 projects that haven't run in years today, got a transmission back from a relative, and conned my Mom into driving it 200 miles home for me. Roadkill lives on in the fans. Thanks for all you do.
Great info about the wire sheith tool never tried one have always used a wrench
Once ya go power probe... ya never go back! Saves a person from a wiring aneurysm!
I'm not gonna suck up Mike. I'm a fellow Georgian in a small town in South East Georgia called Blakely. Not much here but that's life. I manage an auto parts store in Donalsonville Ga so the automotive field is largely my life too. Best part of every day is still coming home to my beautiful wife and our kids. I never miss a video on your channel and I tune into them as soon as I have the free time . I thoroughly enjoy watching. Keep up with the great content. I live vicariously through watching these videos wishing I could do the same as you with my three sons.
Get well soon. Love watching your channel
Hear me out. Fabricate a metal plate with a 90deg angle that goes under your boot. Attach it to the boot with Velcro. That way, you can drive a stick shift without putting pressure on your broken leg 😎
As usual Mike, you teach me grace under pressure and to roll with the punches. Don't get rid of any rides, just lust after them until you can drive them again or rig up a hand actuated clutch! Thanks for teaching and entertaining me.
No way! lol that’s awesome brother! I wish I could show you the TikTok my daughter made of the mess I had pulling wires and breaking my head to decide what wires to use from my standalone, the Dakota gauges, and 21 circuit chassis harness.
I appreciate the entertainment Mike! This year is the year I finally saved for a good welder and started rebuilding my dad's old Jeep XJ, the wiring in it is a mess so I'd make use of the tools/connectors.
No stick shifts ? You will be fine . You have a two speed powerglide under your armpits!
April 10th my first child will be born ( at age 50! ) My dad was a shade tree mechanic and I learned well from him , my goal is to ensure my daughter at least has some knowledge about how to repair and diagnose noises and smells, and knows about the older cooler cars. Love all ya do!
Loving the Datsun content, one of my goals is to find and build a 70s 620 truck and build it. My dad had one when i was a kid and i always loved the styling. Like you im a old school mini trucker from the late 80s early 90s so building a 620 would be a good throw back to my youth. Keep up the good work with your channel and i hope the leg heals soon! Also, dont sell cars off, youll be better before you know it and back to banging gears!
Great video! Glad you caught the issue quickly. Nice fix
Dude I absolutely love your kick ass cars but you didn't have to literally break a leg to put out content. But I really appreciate it and I learn so much from your program.
Working hard on my Volvo Amazon 2 door coupe. It's my first project car and i really want to do it right.
Eventually I want it to have Mazda Miata subframes along with other Miata parts like the gearbox, a Halltech Nexus R3 VCU and a Honda K24 engine. Always loved the show and anything Roadkill! Thanks for all the hours of entertainment!!
First time a Datsun clutch has caused a broken foot! Keep on doing your thing Mike. Really enjoy your commentary and work
I have a 77’ VW bus and also melted the main wire harness. I had a brand new harness made, and I am rewiring the whole bus. I decided that just doing the front wiring was not worth it. Making that decision was tough but what I have found proved that I made the correct decision. I also fell and tore up my shoulder so wiring was something that I could handle while recovering. I love your show and you are the reason I bought a power probe.
As a 30+year aircraft electrician “If you know how to do it right,you can do it wrong and it’s ok” is never said out loud.lol
I love not being afraid of wiring!
We just welded an old HEI and used it to trigger Holley Sniper efi to control timing in a 454 powered International Pick Up. Don’t need no new fangled billet…
Awesome choice. Love the variety of cars on the show. I'd love to see a motor swap with a small supercharger. Keep up the good work. Hope the legs heals quick.
Electrifying the Yellow Banana, thank you for taking the time to teach us in every video ! Most Tubers do stuff we can’t understand or afford, but you keep things in layman’s terms and make “ you can too” a reality. Keep up the inspiring vids !
Nice seeing you get around praying for a fast recovery. Love seeing you last video nice seeing you spend time with your family and gorgeous Datsun
What an awesome channel you have built. I have watched you for what seems to be close to a decade now. All the improvements, mishaps, name changes, new faces, different shows , etc… we met you at SEMA I think 2018/2019. Anyhow, my sons and I are building a 1986 ford truck and 2 RZRs. We would love to get the good stuff by wire care and some cool sh*t from you. Any project cars can come this way also:), always looking for more projects!
I hate wiring but I'm about to re-wire my Duster project just so I don't have to mess with bad wiring in the future. I know being stuck in a boot is annoying but remember it is temporary and don't do anything you'll regret later. Keep up the good work, your channel and builds are such an inspiration to get out to the garage and make some progress!
When I was a kid
(around 10, I'm 62now).
My uncle Jim had one that looked just like that, and one winter he slid it into a ditch.. well, my uncle was raised on a farm in Nebraska.. at 6&1/2' tall and built like a linebacker.. he got out of the car, picked it up and put it back on the road.
It's been one of my favorite cars ever since (but never had one).
Good call on not buying the Mazda truck. Mini's are awesome, but that one would need a engine swap or a full bada$$ build on the engine.
Your channel is the only one I have set to send me notifications when a new video is available. I always wanted a tacoma like the 97 you had in mini trucking years ago. I actually started building one but got rid of it and focused on family. My next build I want to build either a 55 or 57 chevy, it doesn't matter if it's a 4 door, a 2 door post, a 2 door, a nomad or a station wagon; I just want to build one. I think the wagon would be the best option in my opinion because not that many people do them and most people think that they are a nomad anyway.
That's a good man. Making sure his friends turn signal circuits have both circuits
Well from watching this it makes me want to definitely get that wire loom and tool just to make my engine bay to look nice! Good work!
This is definitely one of the best channels on UA-cam. Keep up the good work and hope you get healed up soon.
thank you.
I absolutely love the attention you and your platform are giving the datsun 510. Such an iconic car. Maybe more people will start to appreciate that lil gem. Im fortunate enough to have a 69 2 door 510 in my garage. Just need to stop being lazy and start finishing the rust repair
the funnest car,I owned 71 4 door 510. Was a blast to drive. Bought in pomona swap meet drove it home to Chattanooga..5 days to get home. Replacing parts on the way..Done all the cool mods. Bought a wrecked 200sx. Stole everything I could off it. Engine, transmission,brakes, suspension, it still running around Atlanta area to this day. 20 years later.
Just went the Boise Roadster Show and saw 2 of your favorite types of vehicles, a 91 S10 bagged mini-truck and a 71 510 Datsun like yours but black. I could use the wiring kit as I’m building a 23 Roadster. Been following you for a while and love watching your content. Stay off the foot 6-8 weeks will go fast, don’t sell any of your 3 peddle cars spend the time with your family
HATS OFF TO YOU TWO!! After more years than I care to count, me and wiring are just like oil & water. You see, many moons ago I had a really nice hot rod (50 Plymouth, Cragers, etc., etc.) One night while out with my favorite girl (of course trying to impress her...) I smelled something burning. Now at 50 MPH my old tank did NOT stop on a dime, more like an out of control freighter coming in to shore. In any case, along with the smell came the next phase....light or in my case fire. After finally bringing my land shark to a halt and tearing all .....YES, I mean all of the wiring out from behind my 8 track tape player we successfully put out the under the dash / tape player fire. Once back home, I figured I could simply replace the burnt wires with new and all would be good....except it still left a short and once again we were sitting around the camp fire. At this point, the job was farmed out to a professional......OH, I used to have long hair then.....shortly there after I had none.....
Thanks for the tip in the video on rotating the feeder for the TechFlex! I’m going to use it to re-loom the engine bay harness on my 01’ Bullitt. The Bullitt engine bay was clear coated from the factory unlike the GT’s so it will look really clean with the TechFlex and some detailing.
Hi Mike, my nephew just bought a Datsun 510 himself and is already starting to do some work on it, engine is already shipped out to get refreshed and he wants to start on the rest.
He is starting mechanic school in a bit and already got himself a job where they will help him learn restoration on classics.
His first car was a Lada he got shipped from the other end of the EU and enjoys driving that in the meantime.
Love the show and wished I was better with my hands myself.