1,000 MILE ROAD TRIP IN A 69 YEAR OLD CAR!

Episode 317 of Mike Finnegan's Garage briefly takes us inside the nerve center of Blasphemi as we partner with Wirecare to rewired all of its 12-volt power distribution. We'll cover different types of automotive relays, connections and terminals and then we go Back To the Future as we get the inside scoop of what really happened to Tony Angelo and I during Hot Rod Drag Week 2019. Finally, we have an epic teaser of the two-part, five hour long movie we just filmed about our adventure during the 2024 edition of Drag Week. You're gonna dig it. There's lots of never-before-seen footage in this episode and I'm so excited about the movie Chris Read is editing right now. We'll drop it here as soon as its ready. In the meantime, enjoy this episode and thanks for the support. As always, the best way to support Finnegan's Garage is by spreading the word about the show, purchasing a t-shirt at www.fsmgarage.com and giving our sponsors like www.Wirecare.com a follow.
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-Finnegan

[@bencarlson3670]

A bonus episode with NEWBERN!!!!!!! Man I miss that guy on your show

[@michaelteasdale2919]

Join the club 😊

[@waynegrant9594]

I just watch his channel a lot of good stuff there !!

[@bencarlson3670]

Yea I try to watch his channel too.....I got too much to watch and not enough time to watch it lol

[@1990smitch]

There's a lot of work that went into drag week its self, but there was also a lot of work that went into editing this video just for us to watch. Excellent work Mike and Tony and nice to see you at Harrells just down the Rd from me on Wilkerson

[@pjbth]

Only part of that car that is 69 years old is the VIN plate 😂

[@dustyschirato]

Got um on that lol

[@Beaten4.8]

Roof, b and c pillars are still original. But yes, they're aint much left that is 😂

[@Fog66]

Damn. Beat me to it. Lol

[@madmod]

Living up to its name. BlaspHemi

[@FORCE_PBC]

@@Beaten4.8that’s like saying you bought a brand new Jeep and put a 69 year old top on it and registers it as 69 years old lol.

[@stephenlewis9550]

As an HVAC guy, your usage of tin snips makes me cry a little. Was good to see you guys run this year.

[@lunkydog]

The yellow handle Wiss snips are the least useful. Red and Green should be the snips of choice

[@philbert006]

As a sheet metal guy that has sprung more snips than I would count, I wholeheartedly approve. He's cutting sheet metal in situ, the bane of the HVAC industry. So long as there's no stainless steel within 200 ft or so, he is doing just fine.

[@kwhite145]

I was thinking the same thing gotta know your left from your right!

[@Doubie.]

@@philbert006lol you’re comment is better than what I had tee’d up

[@tmilker]

Since you've got the Wire Care hookup, consider using ferrules in your terminal blocks for stranded wire. Adds strain relief, less resistance and no chance of a strand going somewhere it shouldn't.

[@stephenlea5765]

Great idea, I’d never considered this before.

[@Toddsnightmare]

Agreed and use the tool for them

[@rickfazzini22]

I’ve always just tinned the ends of the wire before inserting in to the terminal block, but your idea sounds even better!

[@FORCE_PBC]

Sweet idea.

[@tmilker]

@@rickfazzini22 Soldering is worse than nothing at all. You're solidifying the connection but irregularly, which means more resistance than letting the strands shift and shape to the terminal when it's being tightened. Also, the solder will actually flow and change over time and the connection will weaken if you're not tightening your terminals.

[@lubotomas3929]

Ok so I just noticed the most important thing to have in a car like " Blasphemi" CUP HOLDERS! Well done Mike!!!!

[@dunadan57]

So glad I got the shirt. You're bad financial decisions are way more entertaining than mine 😅

[@DarinaLivingood]

Your videos are always admired for their professionalism and creativity. Thank you for your dedication!⌨️🏔‍♀️

[@jeffmooers2174]

Great adventure by the Mike and Tony show, EVERYONE out there was watching you guys play. Good effort, much improved!

[@KarlDavies-dn3eg]

Yess!! 👍 I'll be watching this after the Singapore Grand Prix.

[@deathwraithdeathwraith6106]

You are the Man Finnegan! Thanks for improving the quality of life for us all! This made my day Boss!

[@mikebu6729]

I love the 55 with the Hemi and the manual Trans. What a great Drag and Drive race car. Two Lane Blacktop, but even better. Racing Blasphemi on a track has got to be a wonderful experience, but driving her on the street has got to be the Greatest feeling in the world. Mike Finnegan you are living the dream. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@bure4me]

The shutdown of the track after that wheelie changed my day. I was at the water box with a car that was jumped started. Not knowing how long it would be down I had to make the decision to shutdown the car and start a 3 hour diag, repair, and race. Mostly the wait for all run but it had a ripple effect.

[@patricklopez1799]

Wednesday night I saw Blasphemi on I-94 heading out from US-131, it made my WEEK.

[@alwayslate1336]

That build book scratches my OCD itch real good 🤣

[@bryantmorton5999]

Bro WON with a WHEELIE. Pure talent

[@KYBugMan]

Way to go brother you guys did a hell of a job and as always Blasphemy is definitely my favorite car this year at drag week

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

Just loving it. Can't wait for the new movie. Such cool dudes having fun.

[@4057hofft]

Awesome hydraulic hose crimper tool.

[@invujerry]

2019 was when I got to meet you and Tony at Cecil County. My youngest was super shy to meet you but my older son talked to both of you for a few minutes. Was great seeing these updates.

[@ZeGermanHam]

Ohh, looking forward to the upcoming movie!

[@StephenDavidson5359]

It’s so good to see Dave Matthews little brother back in the shop.

[@stevevanpatten1372]

Mike Finnegan I enjoy watching you Fabricating something from Scatch.

[@davidcraft4919]

My original Speed Parts Killer and new Party Pulley Army shirts helped me feel like I participated in a small way. Thanks, Mike and Crew! 🤟🎸🍻🥃🍺🍹🧑‍🌾🇺🇲

[@OGRocker1]

Morning Finn, morning all.....👍👊

[@musclebone7875]

Good morning champ!

[@Martin-gc9jy]

69 year old cab I’ve watched you replace everything on this car at least twice LOL love your show great content awesome car!

[@simbanugz2906]

Shifter glove had me about spit out my coffee.

[@hookdog8640]

1 hell of a team fenn. Congrats to all of you.

[@13Monkeys]

How is it possible that Basphemi is better now in so many ways than back in 2019 and yet it went slower and broke more than back then??

[@Stiffkovic]

I love how methodical you are Finn, like there’s never really any mad rush it’s all thought through very aware of the physical movements. It’s quite calming to watch.

[@austincassell4741]

I don't think you've been watching his videos very long lol He's rented tracks several times and forgot tools/parts that he needs lol. He's far from methodical

[@Stiffkovic]

@@austincassell4741 been here since the start actually. I mean when he’s in the workshop figuring stuff out.

[@CadeKidd]

@@Stiffkovic And every time they have to fix something at the track they should of caught in the shop.

[@xozindustries7451]

I met you guys at At o in 2019, you looked exhausted by then, for you guys to finish and win was epic

[@rickylong2768]

The car gremlins is always getting u Mike

[@stevevanpatten1372]

I found out that the 2024 Drag Week was on Live feed. And I watched it for 4 or 5 Hours. And that's how I found out that you were out Mike Finnegan.

[@rustygardhouse7895]

I wired high end control systems. Instead of putting stripped wires into a clamp terminal I first put a ferrule on the wire..More support for the wire and prevents stray strands bridging terminals.

[@louisgarguilojr2592]

Now that's what happens when you rock a Schmedium. Lol.

[@RyanFannon-fy1yf]

I remember that race between you and chase. That’s when I became a finnegan fan.

[@jeffbowman7017]

I’ve been keenly watching you, Dave F and crew since the Roadkill Rotsun days. Love the vids, I’ve got to say that I preferred the “old gold” paint and Blashemi decals, much richer colour. Cheers from Western Australia.

[@kieranjamieson]

I read the title as "1,000 MILE ROAD TRIP IN A 69 YEAR OLD'S CAR!". You look great for your age Mike! 🤣

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

That white truck is just as bad ass as blasphemy. I love the stripes on it

[@ItsAName_]

Shoutout to Doughnut John! A very cool guy!

[@philbert006]

Sheet metal snips are good for 18 ga mild steel, aluminum as thick as you can grab, and will break immediately if you lay them down on a table next to stainless steel of any shape or size. Just for future reference. 😂

[@kevinnobody3052]

I absolutely love this stuff.

[@turbhoeheflin1168]

Your stick out on the terminals should be approximately the width of the wire. And he was right if you stack terminal lugs you out one down and one up and depending on the size not suppose to stack more than three on one post. This is per the 505 aircraft manual. Lol

[@tallentedfab]

Get “Midwest” snips. I do Sheetmetal for a living and that are the ONLY snips! Also offset snips are easier to use.

[@alvinpowell6189]

Great video! You guys are great together with Blasphemi!! Although, I’m beginning to wonder if the rebuilt 632 might not be the ticket these days? It seems just about every time you get her all tuned up a running good something always happens. See, I’m wondering if the Chevrolet sprits are still a little miffed at you for running a Hemi in a ‘55 BelAir….🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😱 Just a thought ….🤣😆

[@GB-zi6qr]

Outstanding Video!!!!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Many decades ago there was a Hemi called Hemi under glass you're a see-through scoop made me think of Hemi under glass

[@jd440]

Wish i could get into doing events like this, but sadly my car isnt quick enough to be worthy...lol. id like to once i can get the car set up how i want, but that will take some time. Only events ive participated in recently was the modern street hemi shootout. Got third place at the cecil county raceway event (battle of the brands). Hoping this year turns out a little better with a major upgrade to the rear of my car, plus some lightweight items replacinf the factory's heavy ones. Love the content mike. Keep up the good work. Ill be living vicariously through your videos. Lol.

[@mynameis9057]

Kudos to John the donut 🍩🍩 Guy! Mike, you really need a wheelie bar or bars,if your allowed it in your class! Just saying. Please.

[@communalnoodle1356]

Just niticed the Junk Yard Digs decal haha

[@scotthultin7769]

1,444 👍's up Finnegan thank you for sharing 🤗

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Congrats Finn!!!

[@nickdeavers5816]

I got to meet you on Thursday. It was awesome

[@dieseldog4752]

Hopefully, in the next video, you will be showing us a victory from the event.

[@waynegrant9594]

Wow that box truck Lincoln hawk

[@josephdean4603]

@finnegan's garage valvetrain was even an issue when testing, definitely gotta figure that out and maybe time for a billet block?

[@jasonsapp792]

Could you slip heat shrink tubing over the ribbon cable for more protection? The end is probably too big ?

[@deadshotmotorsports7856]

I know it's to late but that switch panel has a better cable now, they got ride of that ribbon cable

[@timfrance6486]

Miss Atco Dragway...RIP

[@redthangracing9349]

The ribbon cable was my biggest turn away from the arc as well but luckily auto rod just came out with a revised cable that’s no longer a ribbon

[@GarthR]

Hell yeah let’s gooo

[@michaelteasdale2919]

NEWBERN!!! Also the preview for this years Drag Week video looks TITS👌

[@jasonsapp792]

I have been avoiding watching drag week videos so I can see what you did on your channel... Lol... Tough not watching updates!

[@1993carme]

love the content keep up the great work

[@GWBergen61]

Cool, something to watch while I eat my bacon and eggs. 👊🇨🇦

[@4057hofft]

5 years, damn where did the time go

[@musclebone7875]

It's flying for sure. Enjoy your life while you can.

[@Valhalrik]

No, Finnegan, You are an Insane Madman if you like wiring.

[@TheInfamousHotRodFarm]

Hell yeah my brother sick

[@JuliaKrostag]

Your videos are always full of creativity and originality. Thank you for the inspiration!⛳️🌿🌿

[@CircleTrackC10]

need to put some test street miles on the car for a few weeks to get it straight, track passes are secondary on drag week

[@mojonojo3]

man squareforce one was a cool truck

[@cromsche]

So it's fair to say, you're the 2nd oldest part of that car?

[@DERICKREESE86]

Let's go!!!

[@wbball15]

MISTER Michael Wayne Cotten in the Garage!!!

[@tomeickhorst6787]

I was hoping you would do a couple uploads during the week

[@MetalheadofNorway1]

what part is still original to the factory car?

[@a456987]

If it's gonna do big wheelies maybe it's time to add wheelie bars

[@NerdyMeathead]

I wanna know if Finn watches the Torque Test Channel!

[@bustinyanutz4195]

5 yrs put a lot of miles on your beard too, it went from reddish-brown to gray in that time

[@wbball15]

Snips handle color mean it cuts metal in a different manner.

[@mynameis9057]

Is that the binder bible you thought or you maybe lost not to long ago at the track with all of your paperwork, license to race and everything else in it? I don't remember the outcome of it, whether you found it or it was gone for good, but I suggest while you're on a travel backup everything in it on the cloud or PDF or something so you have it just in case...... You know..... We know the results of '24 Drag Week now, so good luck putting Blas back together like The six million dollar man, better, stronger, faster!!!👀👍 And remember procrastinating is your best,um no that's me, your worst enema, friend,um, it's bad they tell me for me, but I'll have to think about things and get back to them about it,..... You know..... But you're really busy and I'm not so.... But you're getting her dialed in with the new clutch and your getting better at doin' stuff with it!👍 So kick ass brother!!!

[@12voltkingpin]

Why don't you switch to a PDU to eliminate all those relays and fuses! Trust me, it is a night and day difference.

[@AR-Roons]

Helluva last pass to take the W! Nice job FSM and TA!!

[@robbertmadden1386]

Except he trashed the motor

[@larryalexander4833]

Good Sunday morning everyone. Thanks for the video again 🛠️🪛🔧🔨 Remember everyone Jesus Christ in your life and heart is the answer ✝️🙏

[@Kevin_Ruz]

But since 2019, have you had purple monkey dishwasher since then? 🍻🍻

[@SMXJH]

...This is the way.

[@mtnman1984]

Nice

[@WireWeHere]

Industrial solid state relays have nearly always failed in the closed position.

[@robh4822]

Is there another giveaway coming up? I need to make a wirecare order and want to make it count.

[@bryanherrera7403]

Where is the drag week 2024 vid at mike?. 😅😊stay safe bro.❤❤

[@ErewhonGB]

Takes a long time to edit a five hour video. He said on Instagram it will take about a month.

[@tomeickhorst6787]

When is this drag week video coming out

[@michaelmarrs9277]

I agree with guy before.calm colected

[@TheStumpSitters]

I miss square force 1

[@andrewmcewan8081]

a dremmel would be better than tinsnips for working under that seat, also exactly how much of that car do you think is 69 really.

[@mitchrosset9086]

Why do you think the car no longer runs 8:50 ?

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍

[@thatoneobsguy69]

Yeah buddy first

[@freighter1097]

Except for the two people before you.

[@justinwatch]

That's not the Cadillac. I'm I'm just just lost. I'm at a loss for words...

[@curtismorris8243]

Bring back fugging 'opening mail'!!! I miss it.

[@AnnaClark-k7t7t]

Your videos are easy to digest. Good job on structuring the content!🍊🍊🍊 3 🌅'