Finnegan's Garage Ep 20: It's Too Hot in the Ramp Truck-'73 Chevy C30 Upgrades

[@seanspringer8208]

Please do more episodes on the ramp truck I absolutely love that thing.

[@aaroncolombo]

yeah i carry all this knowledge over to my c10.

[@FinnegansGarage]

i have big plans for it. there will definitely be more episodes.

[@fitteritout3622]

Finnegan's Garage does the ramp truck have a transmission cooler and do you think it would help the temperature in the cab any?

[@samc5898]

The best feeling is watching Finnegan's Garage and looking down at the progress bar to see that I'm only halfway through

[@YOUBOGAN]

To get the holes for seat belts etc, I like to install the carpet, trim it in place, install kick panels etc so it won't move, then make the holes using a soldering iron from underneath the car. That way they're in the exact place, and the heat singes/burns the carpet so it won't fray. Picked that tip up from Wheeler Dealers I think and it works great. Cheers.

[@mudemmeonick]

Better than Roadkill! Sorry Mr. Finnegan. I know that was your project too, but this has become better.

[@ae3bec]

have you lost you ever loving mind, better than roadkill.

[@dougbourdo2589]

mudguy just likes bearded men apparently. RoadKill is much better.

[@Panzergraf]

I like both. They're too different to be compared directly like that. Applebees and orangutans.

[@Dahvixi]

we have the same lion bud

[@MrAndyCarlos]

What happened to Roadkill?

[@daviemaclean61]

By far THE best truck underlay and carpet fitting video I've watched today

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

This is my type of video. All installation, no BS!

[@privateidaho1029]

Yeah it's the type of thing I could see myself doing.

[@Hagfan789]

If you won the lotto you mean..

[@mr.klutchrednose2700]

PLENTY OF BULLSHITN MY FRIENDS 👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾.... BUT THE FUCKN AROUND BULLSHIT 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Madmick82]

I love episodes when you hang out with your older estranged son.

[@FinnegansGarage]

lol

[@ethancaisse1098]

madmick82

[@sbains560]

Leave his kid alone

[@KuKoKaNuKo]

Seeing the inside of this truck brings back memories of our '74 Suburban when I was a kid. Had a 454 and 2 additional fuel tanks. Was our car hauler at the time. It broke a crankshaft once so my stepdad fixed it. Later on we got an '86 Suburban with a 350. I miss both of them. Carpeting looks really nice, well done. I love those trucks.

[@BoomerangC10]

Man the ramp truck is almost becoming too nice to have the roadkill stickers on the side. Lol MINT!

[@arr4512]

I've got an '86 C30 crew cab that I just got done doing the EXACT SAME PROJECT on! I used slightly different materials, and custom-cut MLV for sound deadening, but otherwise your video could have been taken of me. It was almost eerie. Great to see you guys taking care of that old truck, I sure do love mine.

[@daveynipples]

i do love the "team finnegan" look going on in this instalment, matching black FSM hats, red shirts, black shorts, and beards, lol. keep up the good work brother, i appreciate it!

[@jacobdavis3142]

Totally by chance just so you know haha

[@mrwicksy]

Mike, Ordered a "Beer, Bacon and Speed Parts" t-shirt last Wednesday, and it was here with me in the UK on Friday. Ridiculously awesome service - unbelievable that merch can cross the Atlantic faster than it takes some UK shops to send stuff out domestically. Kudos and all the thanks :)

[@AustrianAnarchy]

You can poke holes through carpet with a soldering iron too and it melts the frays. Unless you are using wool carpet or something. Read that in MOPAR Muscle or similar.

[@garywhitten9899]

I am been working on an old 67 GMC pickup truck of mine I've had for a long time I'm getting in the mood to getting it ready again and use it for a show truck I like watching your videos because it gets me where I want to working

[@Boneychuck]

Episode 20 Finn. Nice upgrades to the ramp truck, great work as always.

[@TillTheCollapse]

i just love how this truck comes together slowly and im loving it

[@mecheng1993]

Have an idea for a T shirt: "We can Zeus it right back in there"

[@skuzzyj]

"Dzus"

[@ProphetOfIsa]

Flange it and zeus it right back together

[@Davidautofull]

pound that right out.

[@WatchmakerErik]

Dzus.

[@arborvitian]

The floor kit from LMC was one of the best purchases ever. It fit well, cut the noise way down, and added much needed indulation.

[@cheif10thumbs]

Significantly quieter. Has to smell better too!

[@bobfalfa76]

The ramp truck race will no doubt be the highlight of my day,Thanks Finnegan..you never disappoint man!

[@HQBeats]

have a nice day everyone!

[@steveo1340]

For putting holes through the carpet, the best way I've found is to use an awl to locate the hole first followed by a hot soldering iron to melt clean even holes in the carpet. Melts like butter in a couple seconds and leaves clean neat circular holes perfect for bolts to pass through. PS, keep up the great vids, I've watched them all and look forward to more!!!

[@sambaritone]

Two questions: 1 - have you measured the heat from the trans hump with no load on the back? (I suspect the load is heating the transmission a lot, maybe an auxiliary cooler would help) and 2 - who is the pretty lady who does a few cameos in the video?

[@b1pig]

i think its both cool and interesting that i practically grew up in a 74 GMC Camper Special. It was the 3/4 ton model with the 14 bolt rear, 4.10 gearing and limited slip. my dad blew the original 350, but the original th350 remained in the truck its whole life. it never needed a rebuild, but my dad did doctor the valve body a bit. it finally went to the wrecking yard in 1994. we replaced the carpet and sound deadening mat after running without carpet for a couple of years. made a huge difference in the heat and sound.

[@creepingbert]

so, is a red t-shirt and a black cap the new uniform at Finnegan's Garage??

[@SgtDefault]

While it's a good colour scheme for caucasian bearded brown-haired dudes, it did get a little confusing at points.

[@bradywilliams2666]

We had a 78' GMC 2wd Crew cab with a built 454 with long tube headers. Biggest thing that helped with the heat was installing an SS style hood scoop. I built my own and actually cut the hood so the heat was pushed out over the windshield. HUGE difference!

[@micahpalmer3537]

Ahh Finnegan, thank you for the refuge in this political night. All I wanted was to hear the growl of a massive V8 and you delivered.

[@scooterinvegas1]

Mr. Finnegan, I have a 76 K5 and put a later model (mid 2000's) spit bench w/console in it. It's pretty close to being a bolt in. Well, 50% bolt in. If I remember right, the back bolts lined up and a simple mod bolted in front in. I canted the seat back a few deg. Awesome.

[@ConvoyDavenport]

I been diggin on this ramp truck ever since you and Freiberger picked it up. Cant wait to see what else you do to it. Also ya think Harry the Tow Truck may make an appearance on this show? Maybe the Muscle Truck? P.S. Blasphemi still rules.

[@DesertZo6]

Unless him and freiburger collab on this show...(which i don't see happening)...i don't think we will see the muscle truck as I'm pretty sure that's freiburgers

[@johnkramer7161]

Both the muscle and the Harry the tow truck are on the opposite side of the country so probably not. And Freiburger does own the muscle truck

[@FinnegansGarage]

thanks. me too. i think the company is going to sell Harry. not sure.

[@johnkramer7161]

Finnegan's Garage If the company sells Harry do you think that Freiburger will buy it? I think I remember him saying that he wanted it.

[@jacobabbott9562]

Just ordered husky liners finely got custom made floor liners 1985 f250. Thank you finnegan!

[@rafarocket]

i can smell new carpet through the screen

[@SgtDefault]

It looked teddybear soft

[@Terminxman]

That thing's a beast, I'd love to have a square body C20 with a 454 and a manual

[@LILLJE]

Well the floor turned out nice and all that but why not fix the source of the problem? Maybe a simple oil cooler for that transmission would help.

[@RelyksLegacy]

*cough* Because Roadkill. Why do things the simple way?

[@michaelXXLF]

Not roadkill. Just as heat protection sheets.

[@j-tuned1955]

There might not be an actual problem. I had a 78 suburban that the floor would get ridiculously hot and tranny temp was fine and exhaust was in factory location but with no insulation it was just bad.

[@TheBrokenLife]

It's just the way these trucks are. After I painted my '74, which is even worse because the 4x4 transmission tunnel is about twice as tall so ir really stove pipes hot air, I drove around without carpet for awhile and the floor would just roast you to death. There was/is nothing wrong with my tranny or its cooling system. They just don't get any air flow over the top of the transmission. For that matter, our '78 Suburban was a 454 trailering special with turbo 400, aftermarket dual exhaust, and 3.73s inside the 14 bolt rear. The cargo area floor would actually get nice and toasty warm on road trips. It was the ideal place to nap during family vacations.

[@scottboyer8450]

You must be new here. Because Roadkill.

[@alexbenjaminlubbers]

My dad had a 78 Chevy on 44 inch Swampers up front and Boggers out back, 10 years ago, when I was 13. I miss that truck.

[@2451star]

Why not vent the hood? It will relieve the hot air flowing under the cab and make it look cool too boot!

[@bentastic10]

it is roadkill.... just take the hood off!

[@Davidautofull]

its being vented by that cool bend on the sides of the hood.

[@andregross7420]

Hey Finnegan, thanks for keeping things real and not overproduced.

[@InternetDude]

I really like square bodies!

[@samiam5557]

finnigans version of the hydro-dome

[@wantblackwolf]

spongebob must turn you on.

[@FinnegansGarage]

me to!

[@jodygilliam116]

To start off with, I have been a roadkill fan since the beginning. Really like the Finnegans Garage. Caught a glimpse of the Ham radio in the truck. Living in GA as well, it would be cool to be driving on I85 going to Atlanta Dragway and hear the ramp truck is on scene.

[@wavyboywyatt]

Did anyone else notice that there are now 2 episode 19s?

[@Lawnmower-os5pg]

Yeah

[@countryboydollars9556]

Fish Mower at least we're not the only ones

[@psycho-nutkase9233]

That was the first thing i saw lol , but any way a typo doesnt make the episode any less enjoyable , love these episodes

[@JSchrumm]

Name one Nelson.

[@wavyboywyatt]

nah I didn't make it lol

[@pgrens]

Love seeing this truck kept going and active, and good call on the grille swap. One other key thing I'd suggest to reduce heat would be a heat shied between the trans and the floor. With that, I'd bet it would drop to 90 degrees on the inside floor while cruising. Trans cooler upgrade might also be in order.

[@ThatDrummerBen]

How was it meeting the MCM guys Mr. Finnegan?

[@listenact]

Thanks for this video. I'll take all the squarebody vids you've got. I've been wanting to do this to my steel floor CUCV. Nice to see it done right first.

[@Torpedomtb]

I guess Wife is official Film Crew?

[@cullyboudreaux9269]

that was his wife?

[@K3ha1]

doubt it, doesn't look like the same person from his instagram

[@K3ha1]

or maybe i have shit eyes

[@Torpedomtb]

MrKillahawk310 Could be his friends wife that is helping him with carpet.

[@DesertZo6]

Na finnegans wife is hotter then that. You can see her on ig

[@darkdoom4091]

this is almost the most beautiful timing for a video on this topic to come out; doing a similar thing to my car at the moment, nice one man!

[@barefoot4wd636]

yep get rid/change that grill for more airflow it will cool things down

[@ghomerhust]

really enjoying the ongoing build with the Ramp Truck. the box chevys have been my second favorite of the bowtie lineup, behind the 67-72 design. and the little things Mike is doing on this one really put it in a different class from most of them i see running around these days. he's fixing it RIGHT, not going cheap, taking time (other than the rust inhibitor bit, haha) and pushing for quality (something that WASN'T learned on Roadkill!). been a fan of the show since episode 1, really like the how-to's. im getting ready to do the interior on my rare jetta coupe, and would like to deaden sound in it (that little 4-banger is loud, no way around that!). too bad they dont have an "LMC" for vw's (there might be one, i just dont know about it!). my brother built a `70 chevy out of their catalog, very impressed with the quality of products they offer.

[@matty2fatty9]

Was I the only one who was disappointed that he didn't go to the camera "This is glue! Strong stuff!"

[@derekwaggoner7501]

blues bros, gotcha

[@FinnegansGarage]

we've got both kinds-country and western.

[@derekwaggoner7501]

Dude, nice. Didn't expect you to jump in. Truck is looking good.

[@ChannelHTS]

so awesome watchin youse fix up the ramp truck

[@OtisENGINEuity]

I'm waiting for the twin turbo Duramax swap

[@RubberChicken10000]

Please! That would be awesome.

[@1997FutureMarine]

na, drop a 7.3 or a cummins in it, it'll last longer and you can't kill it

[@bradreynolds8499]

not true... my cousin HAD a Dodge/Cummins. He did an oil change on it and seemingly forgot to put in new oil. Yeah, he killed it. (yes, I know this was operator error and not an engine failure, lol)

[@1997FutureMarine]

lol well when you do that yeah. I have a 05 6.0 powerstroke that I'm bulletproofing and doing a pretty good tune and aftermarket turbo upgrade in a 05 excursion. when this thing is done its gonna be wicked

[@FinnegansGarage]

if i could find a low mileage 12V or Dmax i'd do that swap.

[@SenorBolsa]

I've never owned a car that had a console like that except my golf, which had a hex key for opening and closing the sunroof (broken wiring) a soldering iron (for repairing broken wiring) 100ft spool of 24ga wire (for repairing broken wiring) a package of zip ties (for my license plate... and reparing broken wiring) Wire cutter/stripper (for repairing broken wiring) and a can of contact cleaner (for cleaning the MAF sensor because there was so much blow by it got oil on it constantly.) and a razor blade for cleaning shmootz off the windshield. (because the windshield washer didn't work... broken wiring) 10/10 best car I've ever owned.

[@shoominati23]

Should be ep 20 btw, the last one on the pickup project was ep 19 ..

[@tonyfourpaws4511]

I'm learning how to build and do alot of stuff thanks to you guys and my own super awesome tenacity and drive to succeed... any way's, i really dig your shows and can't wait for more. In this episode i was waiting for you to mention your sticky arm hairs because i too have experienced the creepy stiffness that occurs when you spray adhesive stuff. I call dibs on your front seats if you ever get rid of them.. i think they are swell!!

[@JobeMinacum]

Shouldn't this be Episode 20? I thought Episode 19 was the 67' mini-truck

[@n10cities]

When I was a kid, my father had a '73 GMC 3/4 ton Camper Special pickup with a 454 and I can vouch for that tunnel getting hot as hell. Fortunately, he was an auto mechanic and kept that truck in tip-top shape until he finally sold it. That thing would HAUL *SS when you put your foot in it. Unfortunately, the only thing that truck couldn't pass was a gas station! LOL

[@rob_boss]

just slice a slot for the bolt...better way to do it imo

[@Hawk-qn2zk]

Or a u shape so the flap can go back over or cover the bracket as much as possible.

[@painmagnet1]

Rob Boss Mark it with a Sharpie, pull it out and and punch it with a hole punch. The slit is OK too. I cringed when he cut those oblong messes out of a beautiful carpet.

[@mcyclonegt]

I always used a ball peen hammer, find the hole with the round end and hit it with anther hammer. pinches a perfect hole.

[@k2mslskier]

3 year old video pops up on my feed 2 days after I seal the deal on an ‘87 C30 crew cab/tbi 454/t400. I was waiting for Rod Serling to step around the corner to tell me I have entered...The Twilight Zone. Or the hot rod gods are smiling down on me. Either way you guys rock!

[@zippome]

Did Finnegan steal the beard from the old G.I. Joe dolls?

[@zippome]

OOps. I meant "Action Figure".

[@samiam5557]

with lifelike hair!

[@FinnegansGarage]

lmfao. . and the kung fu grip.

[@zippome]

Thank you for knowing of which I spoke!

[@NebukedNezzer]

I used to own a 77 fj40 NO insulation at all. I covered the entire floor with heat shielding material. big improvement.

[@jamesaeasterwood]

Ummm... Finnegan and Davis, y'all kinda look like the staff at AutoZone. Can't believe Finnegan didn't ask for sponsorship from em.

[@AQUATICSLIVE]

Love these just down to earth working on stuff.

[@goodnough1]

Come on now, we all know there is a hidden compartment under the cup holder! Whatcha hiding in there ?

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

Love the truck and fact is I had one just like it when I was dirt racing, keep em coming Mike

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

Finnegan finally cloned himself. 😂

[@jacobdavis3142]

We get a lot more done now.

[@jaketracy1375]

These are the golden episodes

[@batbawls]

Vaya con Dios, Radio Bob.

[@ejf141]

This is on my list of upgrades to do to my 78 F350 Crew Cab Cummins project. Bare metal floor right now, so anything will help quiet down the rattle from the Cummins.

[@unlisted9494]

Episode 19? Uhh... the last video was episode 19 lol.

[@TheMEXICANBEEF]

Who's really counting anyways?

[@cullyboudreaux9269]

this guy apparently

[@Spheregrid2]

episode 19.5 :P

[@Marttyy]

no need for counting. its in video title lol

[@RelyksLegacy]

Numbers are hard okay stop judging Finnegan ;)

[@lewisc1449]

You guys are so lucky to get old cars is such good nick, in this country they're dust before they're 20 years old unless you keep them in your bedroom

[@matthewmillar3804]

Wasn't the last episode #19?

[@FinnegansGarage]

yes.

[@matthewmillar3804]

Uh... I see... So, two episode #19's then. Gotcha. I love the ramp truck btw. How's the boat coming?

[@nl6167]

To make holes alittle more easy. take a small steel rod heat it till it's glowing red and poke it through the carpet. it makes the hole and burns the ends so it dosent fray. no pushing/cutting/fraying.

[@dennisbryan7522]

why no green hornet?

[@jacobdavis3142]

Busy with other stuff. We have stuff in the works for it though.

[@monadking2761]

Here is a better trick for finding seat belt and seat holes. Put bolts in the holes and lay down your new carpet. After you fit it right, feel for the bolts and use your razor knife and cut an X on the top of the bolt. Then you trim a smaller hole for clearance around the treads and pull out the bolts out and reinstall what needs to go in the holes. This gives you less of a chance of error. I know this is an old video but so an I and still love your videos.

[@asrjjjjjj]

i spot a yaesu FT-2900 @ 7:32

[@matt9c1]

Yup, that's a nice ham radio. Wonder what his call is ?

[@rowe4x4]

I was looking at it the whole time. Hard to miss if you a radio enthusiast

[@FinnegansGarage]

it came with the truck. i haven't really played with it.

[@jacobmidwest1974]

I really like you're truck! Wish I had one like it. I've put carpet in trucks before I should've put down the sound stuff though, I'll remember that in the future!

[@RobErnstCarGuy]

3 tools for 3 different types of hardware. Typical GM. Cars built by accountants instead of engineers.

[@kevinkwon4087]

It's going to be epic in a galactic proportion! I wish I could be around when you guys start recording all the coolness that you guys will do! MY MIND IS BLOWN RIGHT NOW!!! I don't care about putting on my coilovers ANYMORE!!! Well I kinda do but it's not as cool as RoadKill & MCM!!!

[@calebwagner4449]

Keep making videos man I think it helps all us car guys out

[@thumperpaul]

Notable difference in sound from my (KZbin) perspective. Great work, love the channel!!

[@wesrr4036]

Just put a bolt in the hole and feel where it is under the carpet. I personally only make a slit or "X" cut and leave the carpet intact. Good video, I do enjoy these!

[@larrylucas1234]

I love your garage Finnegan , I wish I had more room. When all my stuff is in the garage I can't work on anything. So I just sit and look at the cool things. haha

[@firstnamelast5246]

That floor pan is amazing for a 73. If that truck was in Canada where I am it would of been rotten by about 1974. In actuality my 2002 Chev work van looks a thousand times worse than that as far as rust is concerned. You guys don't know how good you got it.

[@codeman1599]

Thumbs up for the ramp truck drag race alone. greatness

[@KJ241157]

The back seats and front seats are interchangeable by switching mount hardware. When I used to fix these trucks up it was easier to find good rear seats out of crew cabs to replace the trashed fronts.

[@Tclans]

If you ever think about changing out the headliner for a fresh one, please consider using that sound isolation mat on the inside of the roof. It will make a huge change in the road and wind noise inside the cab. I can attest for that myself. My old car is a lot more comfortable ever since.

[@austinmerrill1814]

I have a 68 c30 with a 1966 330 Oldsmobile motor in it! Love the channel!

[@mrmiscast]

I know this is an older video but on the rust in the floor, it's not the doors leaking that gets the floor. When people take out the kick panels they almost NEVER get the self tapping screws back in the same holes from the factory install. It leaves those few open holes in the One place on the truck you can't stand them to be. The cowls of these trucks (I still own several in various states of repair) drain water right down the outside of the panel that makes up the exact spot where the the kick panels are screwed to. Leave a couple holes there from changing stereos, the heater core, etc and the carpet and insulation from the factory will keep that cardboard GM put on the floor to start with wet nearly all the time. In CA that might not be an issue but Houston with 50" of rain the floors will rust through. Most trucks from '73 to '87 had drip rails, even on the dually pickups. Like me someone took them off because they look better without. You are right about the seals but even brand new they aren't the best. Drip rails solved that for GM. After all that ain't no '63 to '67 Corvette and those doors leak too.

[@therickman1990]

I love how you are not Roadkilling this thing but actually do it properly

[@georgegray6065]

Dude!!! That tube grille is a must for that body style of truck!!!!

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

if it was me personally i would of chucked a scoop on the top of the bonnet, and put two vents, one on each fender at the back and install a little drag spoiler under the firewall to drag out the hot air. Also a little trick for installing holes into carpets is to cut out only three sides of the hole, that way if you end up changing seats or in worst case screw up you can let the flap sit back down.

[@perrymike15]

Hey Mike. I just wanted to say that LMC sells a part that supposedly removes the buckle out of the hood on these trucks. Part number 38-3804 in LMC catalog

[@RichyN25]

Love my 86 C10, and yeah it's like playing investigator, I've found at least 10 different types of screws on my door panels alone when there should be one lol

[@TheBrokenLife]

From the factory, I believe there are only 2 different screws and they're both phillip's head. At least that's how it is on my '74, and it was bought new by my Dad and I'm the only one to ever take the panels off of it. You have bigger door panels, but if I recall correctly from our other trucks over the years it was the same story, just more screws.

[@360ModsandHacks]

I agree on the no bs just installing comment. I just watched ep. 23 and you spent over 10 minutes just sitting there talking before even wrenching and only about 5-6 minutes installing throughout the 23 minute video. I'm liking the install videos where you get things knocked out and document almost all of the process.

[@notkimjongun2283]

I just watched Jacob’s VINWiki video and now I’m watching all the videos of finnigans garage with him in them

[@ImTheJoker4u]

That 454 still has some grunt in her lol. MUCH respect to anyone whos willing to bury the skinny pedal with a car on the back!!!

[@Kanglar]

Man, I wish I got to work on my truck with myself from 5 years ago. Lucky Fin.

[@jacobdavis3142]

Time machines are truly a wonderful thing.

[@tittledieselperformancellc]

Hey mike for a future episode you should do a shift kit and 2000-2500 stall converter or a 4L80 swap with either a 454 head/cam/header arrangement for some power climbing grades if you take it to California or 70mph runs around the country. OR a budget 5.3 or 6.0 LQ swap from a junk yard for some MPG with fuel injection. I've always wanted to see this truck get a build or better yet a Cummins swap. Give it some more power and a cool sounding exhaust! I'm sure 6-10mpg sucks. Maybe hit up holly for EFI if your staying gas...

[@NickWhite630]

Tip for finding the bolt holes: put the bolts in the holes before placing the carpet down, then use a box cutter to cut an X on the bolt head and push the carpet down around the bolt

[@winzhorton3776]

I just finished roadkill, I'm so happy thus exists

[@DJsMinecraftNess]

That's pretty awesome. I planned on doing this with my 3000gt because the cabin is incredibly loud and gets awfully hot here in Florida.

[@EdwardAlcala]

I was going to say you could use dry ice on top of the stock sound floor stuff but that came off really easy lol