REVEALED! ALL THE DIRT, 10MM SOCKETS AND FUN!

This is Episode 240 of Finnegan's Garage and right now I'm on the road so today's drop is a fun video where I tell stories, open fan mail, and give you inside info on my world. I really hope you enjoy it. If you'd like to win a Finnegan Speed and Marine shirt all you have to do is mail me a letter and if I open it during one of these upcoming episodes then I'll send you something cool. It's just that easy! Thanks for watching!
Here's my mailing address:
Mike Finnegan
3330 Cobb Pkwy
Ste 324-238
Acworth 30101
Here are my social media accounts:
Instagram @finnegan999
Facebook.com/mikefinnegannews
and if you'd like to support the channel then please look at my merch right here: fsmgarage.com
Thanks!
-Finnegan

[@mr.k6136]

I never thought two guys wrenching on the best junk in the world would end up being a darn movement and boy im glad it did

[@quadsquadracingable]

I remember your dad telling that story about your Tacoma on roadkill and you could see how proud of you he was! Probably because he obviously thought that you would never get it back together

[@jacobm9263]

It was a great story

[@awesomemopossum7906]

i personally love your drag boat videos, you’re hanging out with friends having a good time and let us tag along. they’re awesome

[@mikepoint4717]

Mad respect to you Mike , in a fast paced world we all live in today it’s a breath of fresh air to see a channel owner read / share letters to us viewers . It means more than you think . Keep up the amazing work , content . And thanks to everyone who took the time to send Mike gifts and letters . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@bigbobby591]

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[@TorontoModifiedKarKlub]

You hit the nail on the head. We feel the same each time we watch.

[@mikepoint4717]

@@TorontoModifiedKarKlub that’s cool I’m happy you feel the same way ! It’s my second time seeing him doing this . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@ronarnold1507]

It's always a great time to watch someone open gifts and read letters from their fans, AND to see the completely genuine appreciation that comes from such a humble nature. Good on you, Mike Finnegan. I'm a huge fan, and thank you for all that you do.

[@xxhabu]

Mike. Keep doing things that make you happy. I’m happy to watch them.

[@jeffallen5387]

I usually don’t watch any “mail” episodes of any KZbinrs. This one was worth it. You seem to genuinely enjoy what people have sent. Thanks for the cool content.

[@Legendd.]

Freiburger and Finnegan. The best thing to happen on Easter!

[@hafidz007]

Only freiburger will do that haha

[@joshuagibson2520]

Friedbooger is poop. And Mikes channel isn't far behind these days.

[@picklefart]

Here here!

[@rangemobilityincfleetservi6536]

Mike! Thank you so much for the shoutout, it means more than you know to keep Gregg's memory alive and continue sharing his story.

[@thagerdorn2009]

Mike, this is exactly why all of us love and respect you so much. You are so humble and real and you never let your fame overtake you. Listening to every word you say and how you respond to the letters and notes and gifts that get sent to you is just so touching and heartwarming. I've been a fan since the first roadkill, and I've been into mini trucks since i was little as well. I've been a car guy since I was born, and I've had my 80 Z28 since I was 3 and a half, bought in April of 94. Thank you for all you do for us, and it really made me smile hearing you leave faster with Finnegan to spend time with your family. That is just so phenomenal. Keep up the awesome work brother. We've always got your back!

[@dusty2206]

I've watched a zillion youtube videos over the years, and a bunch of mail openings. I have to say, u have the best format for this Mike. Keep up the great work.

[@richfletcher4286]

That hot sauce will show you the true meaning of “ Carolina squat”.

[@kevinbialkowski3694]

These are the comments i look for lol

[@richfletcher4286]

@@kevinbialkowski3694 I thought it was clever

[@BigCobYeti]

Can tell you are a genuinely nice guy, love that you appreciate everyone’s projects and take the time to interact with them! Good guys always win in the end, rooting for ya man.

[@speedfreak8200]

I'm not well versed, but I've watched many videos of grateful Tubers opening gifts, but yours takes it to another level, you're so humble & gracious.... now I was just watching "Bad Chad" trailering a 58' Ford Thunderbird Project home using motorcycle ratchet straps .... could anyone send him some proper straps ?

[@robinwendt5527]

Mike you are an inspirational dude. I love even these videos but love watching ur builds and see how humble you are and the skills you have teach all of us. Keep up the great work man!

[@puppygadget3189]

Yes very awesome and Mike has over 903k KZbin subscribers with just under 116 million video views.

[@davebarr1930]

I love how you say 2000 to 2002 makes for an "O.G minitrucker" lol. If memory serves me, my second mini was in minitruck'n way back in 91. I must be an ancient minitrucker by definition.

[@buckykattguitar]

I built my first one in 91/92! 1992 Isuzu regular cab.

[@bepbep7418]

Grand Pumbaas (had a 88 GMC Sonoma myself hydros at first then got smart and bagged it)

[@jeremyb4493]

I remember those Mazda b2000s and Nissan hardbodies in college station which is a university town. Low, tinted with tiny super wide (or just low offset/spaced) 13-15" wheels I guess. Lots of heartbeat graphics on the side too

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

davebarr1930 Well I guess that I've got you guys beat on being an "og" mini trucker. I had a 1978 Ford Courier in 1979. And being from Orange County, CA. It was lowered all the way around shaved tailgate and a fiberglass air dam under the front bumper. Someday maybe I'll find another one.

[@YeethusCries]

​@@lilorbielilorbie2496 if you still live in Orange County, CA there are 3 that just popped up for me for sale on the OfferUp App.

[@jaymckean3274]

I'm sensing a "10mm socket" giveaway. Pay it forward my friend.😅 Much love and blessings to all ❤️ Stay safe everyone 🤘😎

[@ethanhand7570]

Have you ever thought about making a movie? Between you Fryburger, Tony, Dulcich, Lucky, Newbern, and Cotton. You guys could make a killer throwback two all those great 60s and 70s car movies.

[@kayak_homie]

I feel like I need to respond to when your giving the guy advice on becoming a youtuber, you mentioned your drag boat videos don't do as well but you make them anyways because you have fun. I might be the only one, but I love your drag boat videos including the recent movie and if I ever manage to get a drag boat some day it'll be due to your influence. Please keep them coming!

[@whitetrash8730]

You now have so many 10mm sockets that you could start dropping some in with merch orders lol ... Love everything you do man keep up the hard work

[@davidgardner4940]

I respect U Mr. Finnegan for creatively taking a moment after the letter on the truck that was finished for 2 individuals taken by cancer.Sorry as a dad and a person whose lost both his parents in I could tell why U " needed to change batteries" in the cameras. No shame in it,It just show much of a wonderful and genuine human being U are. Keep up All the wonderful content U create. I've been a fan of yours since your minitruckin magazine days,then rediscovered U on KZbin thru the Roadkill series.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

davidgardner4940 I "noticed" that as well. I've never met Mike and most likely never will but based on watching his you tube channel .He seems like a upright honest person. I would be most honored to call him a friend.

[@davidgardner4940]

@@lilorbielilorbie2496 I would also like to meet Mr. Finnegan and would b honored if I got to call him a friend

[@hsvhel]

Drag boat videos fucking rule man, it's opening another world I didn't know existed!!

[@jairosolis5092]

Love the fact that fame didn't get to this man he loves all his fans

[@matt.ja90]

So much emotion in the stories in this unboxing session. Absolutely fantastic!

[@reblerodz]

hey Mike I do like your drag boat videos. spent many Labor Days about a mile north of Parker with a blown gas flatty thanks for a good time watching you show Wayne

[@juannahbrice2889]

For the storage cabinet you need to get a flammable cabinet from a science supply company. It is double walled and can vent to the outside if you want. I can also be locked.

[@RonSales]

Anything labeled Road kill or Finnegan's Garage get's watched no matter if it's car or boat content. Christmas mail in april should get double the gifts.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

That was fun,and yes,I laughed at the 'chips tasting' too.Allot of good stuff from great fans across the continent.Keep on doing what you do,and we'll be here regardless.Maybe you guys can have a timed contest of building the same model??

[@JRs-Garage]

Way to go Zack Wilson! Awesome to see a fellow Canadian on mikes channel!

[@WillsonBuilds]

Thanks Boss!

[@chrischrismon]

Mike...I had to do some digging, but for those intrested, here is the video of Gregg's rebuild. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5DanHd_Z7qAsLs

[@brad7929]

Thank you for posting this. I was looking through the comments hoping that someone had.

[@alexdc2]

This needs to be at the top! Glad you found it. I could not!

[@KingDork76]

I hope this gets pinned, went through all the comments hoping it'd be here

[@charleslittle896]

I had subscriptions to mini truckin, sport truck, hot rod and car craft magazines from 1998 to 2006. I loved reading your articles. You and frieburger are mostly the reason I'm so into mini trucks and muscle cars. I used to read and re-read your guys articles and how tos so much.

[@wootownwakefest8597]

What’s crazy is that I’m watching you unbox things, (which I normally mock). But every single time I watch one of these episodes I pretty much laugh my ass off. Don’t stop eating other countries foods I appreciate your responses.😂

[@timshannon6363]

I love the Drag boat content I grew up in a lake community one of my first teenage jobs was at Marina Rigging out boats.

[@joecook3223]

Mike, please keep making drag boat videos, unless you decide you don't like it. The boatkill episode of roadkill got me excited about v8 boats for the first time, and no one makes full racing videos like you do, i always really liked the video of you boat bracket racing on the hot rod channel too, really cool how your videos show the ups and downs of a day of boat racing. There's a few channels that show you that side of car drag racing, but basically none with boats. Thanks very much for your work. God bless.

[@robwigglezz944]

Lithium batteries blow up when they are dead shorted. Whether that's from loose 18650s or punctured lipo packs. Generally it's the user that is blowing up batteries.

[@brianlafollette7530]

Make a FSM plaque that you can put one of the 10mm sockets on and sell them in the merch store.

[@robertbriley9182]

I love all sorts of boat racing and drag racing in general. Keep sending all kinds of content cause we love all of it Thanks!

[@djk91lx28]

Why was the thumbnail with frieburger, but no Dave??? Great video Mike. Was hoping to see you and Dave back in action together again though 🍻🍻

[@DangerousDan666]

you do you, we'll watch whatever you put out, I usually skip mail videos but yours have a little something that keep me watching, even for nearly an hour... 🤣🤣

[@BuffsGarage]

Always a great time watching MAIL CALL!! Great stuff Mike

[@beardo81]

I play Forza and they have the Hoonigan 55 Belair Gasser. Yes, I have the Blastphemi paint job on it and a Wheelie tune. I also have a 69 Charger with a Death Metal paint job with full Rally set up in the game.

[@danielvick7875]

Just a funny thought? World map on the wall from every place that you have received 10 mm sockets! Just in case you need to find one can in the world! Just because they always get misplaced LOL

[@jasonfox6013]

Could watch this for hours and Chris your edits are great much love from the bottom of the world New Zealand

[@elegancegaming7791]

Omg 😂 That soccer Ball welding practice thing is what we had to make as aprentices in germany but completely by ourselves. Cutting the plates one by one and welding them together. What a coincidence

[@NimMM]

Have to chime in: I love the long-form drag boat videos!

[@MarkK01]

The model car brought back so many memories. Mostly good but one bad. I had over 250 model cars i made as a kid and my 20's. Back in 1998 I had a house fire and it destroyed every single model car I ever built. One of the saddest days in my life. 20 years of memories destroyed in 2 hours.

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

Hell! I love your boat drag racing videos! Bring 'em on Dude!

[@glamiskid50]

I love the model of Blasphemi and the Cregers lug nut cup. Congrats on the 3.96 in the new boat it’s so sweet remember drag boats at Marine Stadium Love y’all

[@krisbarnard1684]

How do you not like ketchup chips?! Ketchup and all dressed are so superior. Aside from miss vickies salt and vinegar

[@riwoof]

LMAO... "closing the borders on the food." That was too good! 🍠🥔

[@JR_406]

I remember your dad telling your mini truck story to everyone in Roadkill, season 3, episode 1, Crusher engine swap. Favorite episode ever cause you surprised him on the trip.

[@codyburton4300]

Forza has your car in it. Not redone or anything, I thought you knew or at least got paid for it. Its an official skin/car mod pack made by Forza/Microsoft

[@jeffyjoebob8300]

Rob, I think that is the coolest thing Finnegan ever got 👍

[@robbiesoutdoor]

I have had The Cragar Chugalug for decades and honestly I never used it. I that mike would enjoy it and use it.

[@donaldlawton7384]

Love watching your mail opening! Loved watching roadkill. I've been trying to find roadkill and dirt all day. I will find them in time . Thanks again brother.,wish all the best from mine to yours. Thanks again❤👍👍

[@DeathRockRadioTampaFlorida]

That Mug is SICK !!!

[@brandongreene3213]

Such a great guy. Thanks for the content! I can hear Cotten at home going "Aw, hayle no!"

[@klobbersaurus685]

They also make the stand alone ketchup powder you can put on anything. A friend's dad LOVES the stuff and she has to bring him a container each time she's back from Canada.

[@MX304]

If you hang a metal cabinet for batteries on a wall, use spacers to leave an air gap between it and the wall. Those batteries burn hot enough to transfer heat through a metal box and catch the wall it is mounted to on fire.

[@michaelpagliaro]

Dude, I was born and raised in Cape Coral, FL. That’s an awesome Chug-A-Lug!! Nice gift Rob!! 7:06

[@beastiewrxpremium2.513]

Mike you inspire me to keep going,if it were possible for me to attend any of your events I would ,much appreciation, from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ronthepainter3313]

Nothing screams Canada like Clancy's Maple Bacon Chips.

[@robertscottdunn]

Matt Worman's story about the guy and his dad who passed away, that was heavy! It is heartwarming, but so heavy.

[@Gtv6Racer]

BS Finnegan, drag boat videos are awesome!

[@adaml19]

Admittedly, I'm one of those "not as interested" in the drag boat racing.. that being said, don't stop dude! Good on ya, all your stuff is great. Thanks mate.

[@3400Modified]

I sent something a while back, not sure if you ever got it. Didn't see it opened on video but it was a thank you for sucking me into the Drag and Drive world.

[@BillSmith-pp9sc]

Broaden your horizons, but close your borders.... love it.

[@joshuakrumlauf6481]

Good morning, and happy Easter from Michigan sir.

[@nascarben]

Watching the ketchup chips come out was fun. We have humpty dumpty ketchup chips out here in Maine. I've never seen doritos ketchup though. What a fun episode.

[@joryhaggerty5380]

Should do an easter egg hunt with all those 10 mm sockets lol

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

Have a contest, pick 2 or 3 winners, have high school auto shop classes enter their project car and the winners get a visit from you and some of the excess 10mm sockets and shirts for the students for the #1, some swag for 2nd and 3rd...

[@robertordewald8678]

Hello Mike, you forgot to put the link in the video or in the comment for that other video. Hope you throw it into the comment thank you Bob from Virginia USA

[@nickploszay2310]

I didn't know that I loved watching boat drag racing till you were so excited about it. Keep doing what you're passionate about it is great to watch.

[@TheCoryjones26]

Thanks for opening my M18 battery holder I hope you enjoy it.

[@dobermanracing]

"Let's keep going. The gopros aren't even dead yet" hits different after the Greg letter. Jokes aside thanks for reading his story.

[@mikemullay5622]

Some time back during one of your previous mail openings I saw a work light that someone made a 3d printed battery mount for. I bought the one you were given that uses a Milwaukee battery. It works great and I use it all the time.

[@MitchTestani]

Thanks Fin 🤘🏽

[@nauthizzz]

The ketchup flavored chips were a fun regional joke on the candy canes, but Matt did you dirty by not including some all dressed chips too.

[@mr.christensen2760]

Mike should start adding a 10mm socket in every merch order.... :)

[@greenmountainoutlaw5945]

The dog bones are for putting the straps over the tires. Watch a video on 8 point tie downs!!!!!!😂😢😂. I haul cars for a living and those style straps are my ###1

[@DOCTRJ]

Opening love letters brings a tear to my eye, rock on brother 🍻🎸💌🦜

[@frestkd]

So in the Radio Controlled Hobby. You can get Lipo battery safety bags and metal boxes. I use a lipo battery safety bag in a metal ammo can from HFT. I know people who use chemical safety cabinets outside away from things when their RC batteries not being used.

[@BG-vq9fd]

I'm a big fan of the hot boats and all your other content.

[@jf2369af]

I love everything that goes fast so keep showing videos.

[@Jason_Bacon]

The Burnt Taco still lives!

[@williambarger8506]

Good stuff. I like the mail opening! I like how willing you are to eat some of this stuff lol. Braver than I am👍

[@clintprice2123]

We know you’re The Man and you come across as being genuine, sincere and humble on your videos. It’s also obvious in the items and letters you receive in the mail. That letter about Greg and his father was a bit difficult to listen to without feeling sad about that, may they both rest in peace. I’m looking forward to your next video as I’ve already determined it will be well worth my time to watch. Wishing you and your family good health, happiness and prosperity.

[@theschultz-ster]

Dan Croft has been building bad ass ashit since high school. So rad to hear a friend and his son get a shout out this morning

[@chrisclifton4609]

Im originally from Canada and 10 years ago moved to Southern Oregon. I seen the Lays chips and my mouth started watering. I know the saying from Franks Red Hot....but I say Ketchup, we put that shit on everything

[@ryurc3033]

For real flex head ratcheting 10mm wrench is the beez knee's. That can really truly save your bacon.

[@adambuxton6644]

Air back the boat trailer lol love the boat lol if I could I would buy one. Also I want see another cheap truck challenge again that be sick

[@danyo492]

Getting closer to a million subs! Keep it up Mike!

[@thamontgomeryz]

Your invited to a mugging..... Cragar Chug A Lug Mug. It was a promo when you bought wheels in October to November 1982.

[@shawngrieve7025]

That chug a lug mug is worth over $300. Good score, man!

[@shawngrieve7025]

$300 CAD

[@zcode500]

Hey ! That’s my car in the thumbnail ! Awesome

[@pontiac411]

This must be the Texas special I am born and raised in Dallas Texas and now live in Princeton Texas keep up the good work Mike

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

Ooooooo, ketchup chips! I haven't had those since I left Canada in 97. My number 1 flavor, all dressed being second.

[@KE19875]

Really think you should build another mini truck 🛻

[@user-eq9hz5ec5j]

I love your jet boat racing episodes go Mike

[@AbrahamChan88]

heh ketchup chips ... we have friends from the states (not as far south as you) who will load up on ketchup chips and shreddies cereal during their visits =) For me, the ketchup chips have too much tang zing and after taste, so I agree with you regarding the "not my thing" but some folks LOVE it.

[@jeffgamble8957]

I'm pretty sure one of my fellow Canadians with a little more expendable money than i ( because a pothole just took out the drivers sideball joint,lower control arm, sway bar strutmount , AND the steering rack on my 2006 chevy cobalt....) is about to send a box full of Canadian goodies . i hope you get some AH CARAMEL, Passion Flakies, Jo Louis , and Lune Moons, and maybe a Billot Log, You deffinitly have to try Dunns Dill Pickle flavour chips , not all of us are into the ketchup flavour chips. Drive Safe Mike! p.s. you really should spray foam the basement ceiling . it would provide a better sound and exhast gas barrier for the wife and kids upstairs.