CUMMINS COMPOUND TURBO DIESEL-SWAPPED CHEVY SQUAREBODY RAMP TRUCK IS BACK!

[@Lucidbkeo]

That tire guy is overflowing with knowledge and so well spoken, I learned so much more bout dualies and rated tires for trucks in 5 minutes than I have in YEARS!! Glad you guys mic'd him up and included that little segment.

[@jopoviz]

Basic knowledge for every car guy..

[@Lucidbkeo]

@@jopoviz well apparently basic knowledge for you isn't basic knowledge for everybody, I consider myself a car guy all the way and I didn't know about this stuff. Same goes for the 30 people that liked my comment as I'm sure they agreed with my statement.

[@RobMasek]

@@Lucidbkeo you have to learn the basics at some point. I learned a lot from this video. Don’t need to crap on someone that is genuinely learning things.

[@Lucidbkeo]

@@RobMasek exactly

[@jopoviz]

@@Lucidbkeo Well, couple thousand car guys every year here in Finland knows same things. Car guys had known since early 2000's, when rules about wheel width vs. tyre width came a long😁 Police on the road inspects those and same thing every year when you take your car to annual M.O.T inspection...

[@keiththompson5746]

10:37, “luckily for us, we already have a trans temp sensor in the exhaust manifold.” Finnegan, you are still my favorite out of all the Roadkill Fam 😄

[@JustDoingStufff]

Beat me to it

[@j.a.r.family2576]

definitely more than the other guy on roadkill. he makes it almost impossible to watch

[@blazertracer1]

Yea people need to stop using goofy ass rims and tires.

[@ikecostner1]

@@j.a.r.family2576 David freiberger? I like David he’s very knowledgeable as well.

[@Hanzyscure]

@@j.a.r.family2576 Leave Friesnburger alone.

[@chadsmith289]

Anybody else feel old when they realize we're all at that point in life that Finnegan is having to put reading glasses on to do anything.🤣

[@seanphilip8225]

yep got my eyes tested yesterday and need glasses. Im 43

[@ronjones-6977]

Getting old blows dead bear.

[@Sevalecan]

My eyes are fine, but I put a 2x lens in my welding helmet. Sometimes magnification is great.

[@Aaron-wf9yt]

I'm 27 and there already 🤦‍♂️

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@seanphilip8225 it's been hitting me lately at 49. But damn I'm stubborn so out comes the flashlight so I can read whatever the hell I'm trying to read. Hahaha I refuse to give in to old-timers disease 😄 Darned if it's not coming soon though.

[@mcdonaldm73]

So nice to see somebody that "owns" their job! That tire guy is awesome!

[@Lucidbkeo]

It's so hard to believe this is the original ramp truck. Concept Collision did one HELL of a job!!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

2.5 years though that like 900 days how can it take that long? they work on it one day per week???

[@Lucidbkeo]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 interior, exterior, paint, lead time on parts, waiting on them to finish other people's projects, I can believe in it taking upwards of that long.

[@dakotaautosales9673]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 It was a side job they hooked him up and he was in no hurry

[@loganthompson5961]

Right? I’d love to have a deal like that even if it takes 2 years.

[@MrJayglass07]

So I wish u guy would have painted it all white. The work truck two tone just isn’t appealing. White front / black on ramp. At least paint the sides white. Maybe 🤔

[@jarredleopard1529]

Hey Finn, I've learned that wiper arms off of a 90s ford truck work perfect on square body trucks. They have a stiffer spring so they hold to the windshield better and they allow you to use the better more sturdy hook style wiper blade mount

[@azpapa9347]

I seldom use my wipers. If I'm going over thirty mph, RainX sends the rain over the windshield. It REALLY helps with spray from other vehicles. I swear by the stuff!

[@jasonstrout4502]

@@azpapa9347 Yes RainX is also something I use and recommend highly. I used it on all of my car's windscreens & even my house windows it makes them stay cleaner longer. I can't stand dirty windows, also I live in the capital of Maine we have a lot of moisture so dust sticks to everything.

[@notherestillnothing]

I live in Arizona, i have to replace my wipers every 3rd time i use them.

[@azpapa9347]

@@notherestillnothing do you use RainX?

[@notherestillnothing]

@@azpapa9347 nah

[@SubmarinersDive]

I'd put A/C in it...that'd be the cherry on top, for sure. Sweet resto!

[@scootchymane]

As an interior guy, i love the updated front seats, console and the stripe in the headliner lines up pretty well with the center of the rear seat. Also those center caps are sick!

[@mowsnud606gaming]

I can just smell the fumes, feel the little body shake at idle and hear the turbo scream under load already. I remember the first time driving a turbo diesel dually hauling a load of hay on narrow mountain roads and just feeling like the king of the road.

[@justincosby2258]

This is my favorite truck of all time and has been for a long time.

[@ajr152000]

Thank you for bringing the tyre expert on and explaining the finer points of tyres, wheels and load ratings. Its really important information that can save people heaps of problems down the track

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[@brianlafollette7530]

Nice to see a true professional on Finnegan's Garage

[@chevyon37s]

I absolutely LOVE the new wheels and hub caps! Looks great, and honestly the 19.5’s are the best looking setup for a 1 ton truck IMO

[@claymillican25]

The Ramp Truck Lives and Looks Great !!!

[@traviskell8088]

Awesome rig!!! Love that custom interior! She’s come along way from “you mean we actually bought something with working air conditioning?”

[@Kyle_Nelson]

I am very happy to see this truck getting so much love... I loved it from day 1 on roadkill.

[@agentcrm]

I always run LT / commercial tyres on trailers. Rather than those nasty "trailer only" tyres. The stainless steel issue you're having, it doesn't matter where the fasters are from, it's just a quirk of the material. Another really good thing to use on stainless is a teflon based paste. You don't want to a molly or graphite based one on stainless. We've had galling on custom made bolts bolts before using high quality bar. Great to see the old truck back.

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, and LT is not that much more in comparison.

[@jpop2499]

I particularly liked listening to the tire guy explain how tires are loaded and how things have been done wrong by so many people. he explained this in a very easy to understand manner and got his point across. thank you for including this.

[@RearEngineShop]

It looks like a brand new truck! So happy to see it fixed! Great job by everyone who worked on it. 🔥

[@jasonstrout4502]

You mean it is a new truck.

[@012RACECAR345]

Whos' the LEGEND running the wheelbarrow with a heater hanging out his mouth!?!!! That guy is my spirit animal.

[@ScarlettStunningSpace]

I loved this truck back when RoadKill was brand new and still on YT! It's so cool to see it completely restored and the drivetrain is a great choice :) This truck deserves it EDIT: 21:59 I didn't know they had mobile tire mounting vans! As a tire tech myself, that is really cool!!

[@therealgrizzly]

Uhm have you watched Finnegan's Garage? He have been on at least 4-5 times and Finnegan did talk about the tire truck guy´s business model that he was looking for guys who had or wanted to buy a truck and then get that truck installed with all the tire stuff for free. Then work in a franchise manner and kick back a low %.

[@ss03pp1]

I'm so jealous. I used to drive an 80's square body wrecker that was the workhorse of the company. I fell in love with with square bodies work trucks because of that beast.

[@mikescarhole]

This thing is freaking sweet! Chevy Tahoe seats were also a great upgrade!

[@ryanlamfers8692]

Should've had lopro air ride semi seats put in to go with his semi wheels.

[@mjmcomputers]

Glad to see it back on the road.

[@taylorlengyel]

So happy it’s back! That truck rules! I’ve got a 72 Ford ramp truck with a Cummins, that’s the best setup!

[@hooligansharkin7219]

Congratulations again on the baby. Thanks for sharing inside of your life with all of us. I've been here since day 1 and it's amazing watching the growth of the channel and everyone as people. You're gonna be an awesome dad and Maddie will be an amazing mother. Tight lines and have fun with this amazing time.

[@satoshifomonacci8748]

Newbern was like "ok bro, just put the dang tires on." 🤣

[@jtyoung706]

Some of the best tire fitment advice ever in this video!!! I did the tire guy gig for damn near a decade and this guy gets it!!!! Can't tell you how many times I had to mount some sketchy shit just for the owners vanity!

[@joshuamassie3505]

Wow I learned alot about tires that I really never thought about before. Great video as always guys.

[@adamtheninjasmith2985]

So back in the day my dad and I worked at a hod rod shop/classic car dealership/antique mall/restaurant. Very early 2000s and at one point we had 2 brand new 2002 GMC car haulers built by hodges with the 8.1 liter, Allison 6 speeds and gear vendors over/underdrives. Freaking units. They didn't make as much power and nowhere near the torque but those things would haul a big old boat of a caddy or something on the back while pulling a 2 car box trailer through the mountains at 75 like it was nothing. The roadkill ramp truck is gonna be one hauling beast!

[@jasonbernal9348]

Thank you tire guy! You have lots of great knowledge that I can use when I upgrade my trucks tires again!

[@mauryamckendrick5446]

The interior with the pattern that matches on the headliner, that looks awesome!! It's so comfy looking just want to lay down and take a nap it!!

[@lonniebaisden4473]

I'm with you, Those center caps are my favorite part, The rest of the truck is awesome too!

[@emmetthaynesjr8897]

That is the baddest ramp truck that I have seen. NICE JOB guys.

[@JohnnyAFG81]

It’s been a long time coming! Sweet ramp truck.

[@wheelstandr]

I was busy rebuilding a Holley when the tire lesson came. Will be watching again later! I’ve never heard a guy that smart about tires in my 52 years. He’s the David Vizard of tires!

[@chaddesantis4191]

Sweet truck! Really glad to see it back on the road in full form and function. Also glad you kept the 19.5s with those killer center caps. Tire guy is spot on. I absolutely love everything but the tahoe seats and console. No offense meant, but you probably found the only Tahoe console in the junkyard with a good latch. They all break and lock your stuff inside. It really hurts to break one open, I'd imagine it would hurt even worse to bust it open after you put a bunch of money into putting custom upholstery on it. Really though, after being a huge RK fan since episode one, if that's the first thing I've found to bitch about, you're definitely doing something right. Love you guys!

[@adammoore545]

Came for the ramp truck and got a fantastic lesson in dually setups/tires, unexpected surprise!

[@chaseweeks2708]

About the conversation about low-pro tires on a truck, I've always looked at trucks like that as a great looking way to completely ruin the only useful aspect of owning a truck. Just like dropping a dually, or going full BroDozer. Either way, the truck becomes less useful.

[@kerryevans7413]

Those wheels are sick an and the center caps are money. The ramp truck hasn't looked and run that good ever. I still remember it dying on the bridge that was spooky. Glad to see it back.

[@vettekid3326]

Those 1973 square bodies were so rust prone when new in the mid west with the road salt they started rusting thru within 1-2 tears. It was common to see pre '73 trucks in better shape as far as rust than the 1973- 76 trucks on the used car lots.

[@mrbigw100]

3 years boys thought u forget but she’s back better then ever great job

[@beakerwsw]

@39:22 You might have to change the input sensitivity on the amp depending on the voltage out of the head unit. Dont forget to set your HPF!

[@lanceneuman9528]

Love the truck and kudos to Dave for the startup shot with the exhaust coal gently rolling towards the camera until it engulfs us, very cool.

[@levilatourette9940]

So I bought that same pdd exhaust manifold and mine rusted up just like yours did. What works really good to fix that is some scotch brite and then hitting it with some VHT clear coat. Turns out it works great and my manifold no longer looks like the titanic

[@michaelevans556]

White, GA Resident here…. Love the content Mike!

[@perrymahnke886]

I can totally relate to the stainless steel hardware seizing, this weekend I had five out of twenty fasteners seize while mounting my solar panels on my truck camper. Not only did I lose time with the seized hardware, I had to go buy more hardware so I could finish the install in the rain. So will you be adding school bus mirrors for watching the center caps while driving? Thank you for sharing all your tips!

[@tsp159]

No more stainless fasteners! A little bit of anti seize on quality steel fasteners is sufficient!

[@linuxknight]

Glad to see the OG Ramp Truck ride again. Looking good, sounding good.

[@dixoncider4684]

Scott did a great job explaining that. I wish I had that info in his words when dealing with my last truck purchase. I basically said the same thing that he did and I asked for a different set of tires in the purchase of my last truck. The dealer was actually selling michelin winter tires so I wanted a set of those instead of the take offs that were on my Ram, not a huge ask with a brand new Laramie Limited truck if you ask me but they said no. Now, knowing I would be towing at the limit of the truck with shit tires on I got the rim and tire warranty… honestly a risky and dangerous move… I blew both of my lefts while towing, wrecked the rims as well and I made them give me new rims and tires. A dangerous game that I am not proud of. Auto makers and dealers need to be held accountable for selling vehicles equipped with tires that are unsafe for the vehicle’s licensed gvrw. If I had veered off and hit someone and killed them, it would have likely been my fault in the eyes of the law even though the dealer told me I could tow more than what I was with that setup they sold me. I knew better, the courts do as well.

[@edwardmohr5798]

Time lapse with a beer commercial first. Gotta love it.

[@RedDeadSpearhead]

Just rewatched the build on this and I was sad it hasn't been worked on in a while (at least published work) happy to see this beast again

[@alyssalovesu]

It's been in the body shop for 2 years.

[@TestarossaRocks]

Right on! Thanks a lot for featuring our music!

[@jakeblanchard2083]

Notification gang checking in

[@mrbigw100]

23:07 neighbour Ken just casually rolling by with his wheelbarrow 🤣🤣

[@trx4ever]

rumor has it that bambi is still on oxygen after finnegan's smoke attack

[@simonhenry8598]

I can honestly say that I’m jealous of the ramp truck 👌🏻

[@Bw40099]

puts a smile on my face to see this truck getting love

[@rickwallace5582]

Love the wheel chocks in front of the tires on th intro.

[@DJTAZ1996]

That ramp truck shares my birth year. Beautiful squarebody and im happy you saved it from being eaten away by rust

[@morophineswordphich8229]

That might be the first time I've seen a spinner or floater that made sense! Classy.

[@FF72]

those weighted center caps are on a new level of awesome

[@andrewcadorette5643]

One of my favorites! The dissertation on antisiez was great, qnf I love the stereo install. And the cummins. Thanks for the good times.

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO MIKE!!!! I LOVE THE UPGRADES TO THE RAMP TRUCK!!!! YOU GAVE THE TRUCK A NEW LIFE!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@mrmoss149]

Loved the yard guy causally pushing a squeaky thing by in the background when the tire scene starts. Nice .

[@nocoasthero1204]

So sick. Best truck ever made. We used to take mine up pikes peak to snowboard”wasn’t a ramp truck”. Only had front brakes With a big cam 454. Completely rusted out but we all loved it.

[@mightymikethebear]

The ramp truck is almost ready to get back to work and it looks good too.

[@chrisprieur270]

I LOVE the plaid on the seats. That ramp truck really is an important part of the channel. Always love content with it.

[@matthoward923]

Best honest tell it like it is tire guy I’ve ever heard

[@TheRobert7878]

Oh man, the wheel and tire guy just helped me out for our backhoe trailer and dump truck setup for mining! Ha! Thanks guys!

[@gwick358]

Wow! It's been two years? Time flies. Looks great.

[@drewdavis2833]

Well, I know what I’m watching during my lunch break today!!! So excited

[@bigwhiteslow]

When he reached out and pushed the side mirror out, I felt that in my soul. Every square body I've ever had , the mirrors slowly work their way in and you constantly have to push them out.

[@SLOCLMBR]

Every time I shut the door in mine..

[@ThatOddGarage]

I used to drive a 2003 Kenworth T800 daycab with a C12 Cat that had the old school frame mirrors. Literally breathe wrong and they fold in. Every single time I had to stop it was reaching out the window adjusting them. No matter how much I tightened those dang mirrors they never stayed

[@xmo552]

Yes 😂👌

[@hamsterwolf]

the ramp truck and the muscle truck have got to be my favorites from roadkill. glad to see it on the road again.

[@michaelvecchiarelli8414]

Hay guys,the ramp truck is looking good.3 years is a long time to wait for anything.enjoy it.

[@SquarebodyStuff]

Squearbody ramp truck is on my bucket list. Been fun seeing this one through the years. Glad you guys saved this one and are gonna put it to use.

[@davecarroll5989]

Love the ramp truck can't wait to see it work

[@Rmx2011]

Good to see the old OG ramp truck back on the road in mint condition!

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Wow. The OG Ramp Truck is BACK! That thing looks awesome, Fin, inside and out! Sweet! I wish you many, many trouble-free miles! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@kadenwatt2033]

Gotta say, I miss the trim and the big boy mirrors --- but I am STOKED to see the truck back!

[@venom_motoring]

The truck looks better than ever!!! Absolutely love the wheels and interior, plus the paint looks amazing. Unfortunate about Cleetus selling the Galaxy a while back.

[@malikdigger4544]

Roadkill squarebody ramp truck looks awesome with that Tahoe seats with flannel & stitching plus Cummins is excellent poweplant upgrade.

[@dougwatkins7985]

the sound system reminds of my son getting his POS system. When he finally got his "system"connected in his mid 80's Fireturd it ran for days driving his MOM AND NEIGHBORS CRAZY. Such expressions of joy. Stay young pony boys.

[@ceegee3664]

Great rock-'n'-roll, More Please!

[@tfriesen3866]

Mike, Arc Audio is the best IMHO. I had two of their amps in my old ‘03 Crown Vic (a retired Rapid City car). 2500W running the speakers. Still going strong, ten years later.

[@SweetMahogany]

Always loved the ramp truck! I do miss that original chrome front grill though.

[@risingstar1309]

The 80’s tee is my favorite piece of merch from anyone ever!

[@michaelfletcher5569]

Glad to see some Borg Warner goodness feeding that 6BT! 👍🏻

[@JRs-Garage]

Love the ramp truck super glad you kept it white with the roadkill decal !

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[@patrickferguson5205]

Info from Scott Blair was phenomenal!!

[@raymondowilson8537]

I have three words for you: "totally awesome" !!

[@christianotten560]

Its nice to see what you made out of the Truck. What a fine Ramptruck. 10 points from Germany. Nice Guys nice Channel. Greetings from Germany.

[@mjvan7980]

I wish you didn't remind me how long ago that episode of Roadkill was.... at the salt flats. Damn. And here we are now, still trucking!

[@John-Laird]

Those hub caps are the coolest variation of wheel spinners I have ever seen.

[@jmillhone5.9]

Glad to see the ramp truck again. I love a Cummins swapped square body

[@jonnewton5929]

Congratulations on bringing back the OG Ramp Truck Finn. Looks like your on a winner there mate. Well done

[@anthonyjones657]

One if the 1st trucks I fell in love with from roadkill.

[@warrenrose8399]

The ramp truck is becoming very cool 😎

[@nukedathlonman]

The OG Roadkill ramp truck was an awesome find, glad it happened, and glad it's saved. :D

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Great video! The ramp truck has a new life! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@almostthere2024]

How time flies. Good to see the beast back.