Surprising My Wife On Our Wedding Anniversary With a New Car-Finnegan's Garage Ep.118

There's so much good stuff happening in this video. I haven't been home for many of my wedding anniversary's due to work commitments and drag racing events. This year is kinda special because it's our 15th anniversary and so when my car broke at Rocky Mountain Raceweek 2.0 on the first day of the event, I decided to cut my trip short and surprise my wife by coming home on our special day. I also had another surprise in store for her, which was a custom 1966 Chevrolet Suburban SUV, which she didn't ask for but that I figured she would fall in love with. Watch the the video until the end to see her reaction.
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[@senilecanuck9402]

The old married couple arguing in the red hauler had me cracking up 😂

[@amstrad00]

Yeah, I could totally see those two as a comedy duo in some 70s or 80s car movie.

[@fshalor738]

I had to watch this twice through just to rewatch that and the wifey scene. You guys killed it with this episode. Better than an episode of Family Guy.

[@kristyler1083]

Best comment ever.

[@wibbledee]

"You always look good, I wasn't worried" This man knows the right things to say!

[@joey3021]

i came here to find this comment lol

[@someyoungguy6990]

Happy wife, happy life!

[@grantvphotography]

I think he's had more practice than most on what to say when you bring a new toy home.

[@stevebeck9470]

@@someyoungguy6990 my phrase "Happy Wife...Skint"

[@bubbaray2240]

One of the smartest things a husband can say to a wife

[@BradHorning-gi6zj]

Yep Mike, you set the bar high, way high! And im divorced 23 yrs and been single for 7, but good with it! You on the other hand have a keeper that loves you and you for her which makes me envious! Mike keep up what you are doing, living the dream, and doing it right, you are a blessed man!

[@wadekelly3230]

How to know when you have a keeper? She climbs in and says "Feels like I'm missing a pedal" Great video!

[@someyoungguy6990]

Young people will never understand this comment.....

[@jps226]

@@someyoungguy6990 Not sure if 33 counts but when I was dating my wife and I found out her car was stick I was so psyched.

[@martinlacker1419]

And she’s drinking a beer

[@yanick__]

@@martinlacker1419 thats perrier carbonated water.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

@@jps226 M girlfriend in 9th grade had a Datsun B-210 with a stick she let me drive all over with no license... was a blast!

14:25 "We can't go under certain bridges" "why cant we bro?" Someone hasn't seen the famous 11foot8 bridge

[@JuanATena]

I thought the same thing! They have not met or heard of 11foot8 even though now I believe its 12feet something now

[@joker432]

LOL

[@bassfan71]

ayyy haha for real

[@young11984]

12’4” now but yep.....they still hitting it🤣🤣. i go under it daily with a Transit 250 and th super sized ladder rack arms set the lights and sign off @ 8foot tall

[@slo_5.0h49]

@@young11984 Is this the bridge in Durham NC you're talking about?

[@michaelktm6061]

"Bro if I get yelled at by a lady" I love it two grown men are afraid the scale lady is going to yell at them.

[@antoniosalvatore7986]

have you ever been yelled at by the scale lady...oof

[@sarabarnes5660]

Opens glovebox an finds he has roadside protection lmao

[@granthoule7418]

I see where the problem started. You got married right in the middle of racing season!😅🤣😅🤣

[@williamstamper442]

30:10 "...you Always look Good." Finn, at this point in your career you have definitely reached professional level status of operations.

[@picklefart]

It’s heart warming to know peoples wives still love them.

[@n2vxc]

Money helps alot son...

[@picklefart]

@@n2vxc I know. I was being satirical. I’m on my second wife. This one at least is honest about what keeps her around.

[@mobiledevto]

mine just barely puts up with me.

[@spyder000069]

We had 5 years of practice before getting hitched. Got all our drama out in those years. On year 15 of marriage now and 2 of 3 kids are grown and out of the house. Plenty of girls I'm glad I passed up.

[@realityhurts8697]

Shoot after 25 years mine just says, go play in your garage when I bother her. She's where my heart lives.

[@sandwichbar8226]

She actually wanted a hot ramp truck

[@DieselDoc78]

Just not a 6 door one. 😆

[@markkazee1997]

@@DieselDoc78 she actually wanted an 8 door

[@jadajada405]

with a hemy

[@chuckstith838]

Hot red ramp truck!

[@HardCoreGamer1911]

@@chuckstith838 I only had

[@repalmore]

When you a motor head it makes life so much easier to be married to a motor head. Happy anniversary.

[@64maxpower]

she is so lucky to have you for a husband. she should make a video on your channel saying how grateful she is that you married her

[@MadScientistGarage]

Man, what a good feeling to watch this. Mike clearly loves his woman.

[@The1nsane1]

and she him.

[@deckname5794]

imagine your mom picks you up from school in this

[@someyoungguy6990]

I'm not one to cut another man's grass but i will say, Mike your wife is a stunning young lady and you are lucky to have each other!

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

Happy 15th Mike. Here is to another happy 15 years.

[@nedj10]

"We're gonna call it..the Cotton"

[@someyoungguy6990]

2020 and the Hemi have had "the Cotton"

[@jasonhuffman7183]

I caught that comment about cotten also 🤣🤣

[@colday74]

The guys working on the HEMI made me laugh. Love it. Soooo taking the piss.

[@garlicbutter1906]

Wasn't expecting that. Somebody get those dudes a channel.

[@bryanmctaggart6352]

@@garlicbutter1906 Look up "Beards, Burnouts and Beer" on Facebook. Mostly weekly videocast.

[@teamdrama6251]

@@garlicbutter1906 check out petes channel .i think its harrell engine development they have some funny ass videos on it or they did have .those guys are a crazy bunch .love those guys. Lol

[@kevinmurphy5805]

The guy with the beard was on Netflix’s show called “fastest car” season 2 I believe his name is Lyle Barnett

[@flahearse]

dude any lady that can put up with you and your shenanigans is a good good lady, happy belated anniversary brother

[@johannilsson1889]

Allright canceling the motortrend sub.. this is all i need. love it so far!

[@slamboy66]

Those two driving around in LINQ are like a old married couple .

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike you one romantic son of a gun, watching Moe and Larry driving in the new red truck was priceless! Thanks. Kevin

[@davidmackieson4609]

Opens glovebox an finds he has roadside protection lmao

[@davidwindsor3601]

In case of a emergency. Please use

[@tomstech4390]

Mopars, Keeping families together. Mainly at the side of the road or in the garage staring at a car awaiting a new motor.

[@abikerinpa]

A happy wife = a happy. Life happy anniversary you two ! ❤️

[@psygn0sis]

Wrong. Single life = VERY happy life!

[@charlespletzke8311]

“Look at this traffic behind us” Me: that’s a nice corner.

[@jstreet4354]

Can't wait to see all 3 Square Bodies side by side, Bagged C-10, Ramp Truck, and Lincoln Hawk* !!!

[@Chevelle_addict]

You lucky bastard. To have a beautiful, understanding wife. Cheers.

[@timothythompson3029]

You need 3 back up cameras and one forward camera. One on each corner of the rear bumper and one on the top center. The forward camera needs to be center top so you can see how close you are to hitting awnings. I did that to my RV and it works great.

[@OllamhDrab]

Good idea. Those backup cameras are one modern computerey dashboard thing I really approve of. :)

[@ElkinsEric]

We put one on the top of the box too. Just to see if we were going to fit through some spots. Saved our bacon 3 separate times already.

[@someyoungguy6990]

@@OllamhDrab so much better than body repairs...

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

You be looking like Captain Kirk at the console of the Enterprise!

[@timothythompson3029]

@@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS i have a 7 inch 4 channel split screen. Got the system off Amazon.so there is only 1 monitor. Mine is mounted were a rear view mirror would go.

[@DunkDrives]

Just finished work, rolled a fat one and poured a gin and tonic... What's this a new Finnegan's Garage episode! Thank you! Have a wicked weekend all!

[@jasonscott598]

Doing the exact same but with a jack and coke! Cheers mate

[@johnramsayskier]

*Mike surprising Mrs Finnegan, the content we all wanted*

[@michaelharris1455]

lol! well, it wouldn't be a surprise if she had asked for one! good deal mike, 15 years, she deserved one!

[@MrShlomping]

This is like when Homer bought Marge a bowling ball with Homer engraved in it.

[@Jake_IBS]

Hilarious, great reference man

[@Stahodad]

"Pick up Homer..Pick him up"

[@kissmyaskew9844]

A "Liquid Filled" bowling ball. I think about that every year on our anniversary. Lol

[@cecilforbes3034]

Lmao

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Fred Flintstone did it 1st...

[@Ignitiong8gt]

“What you mean start easin?!?” 🤣🤣

[@alexibarra4675]

Haha she’s definitely the 1... full support on the cool new Suburban and just happy you’re home with her

[@lincoln3307]

I am particularly fond of the truck's NAME !!!

[@solitudewoodworking]

Your wife is adorable and so understanding! Happy anniversary!

[@billmiller7138]

I grenaded my last Hemi when my clutchflite decided to have neutral where high gear used to be on an 8500 rpm shift.

[@austindoud273]

All the rpms

[@devillockj]

Hero status achieved👍🏼

[@onefastslimjim]

Down in a blaze of glory 🎵

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

I hate when that happens

[@mattvorhees6055]

I want a clutch flight. Any tips on parts?

[@jonlennon3348]

You gotta shrink that steering wheel. She looks like a little kid by the size of that original wheel. What a present for an anniversary. Congrats to you both.

[@DragoserakerIT]

just once i wanna see her reaction on camera of you saying, "i blew up blasphemi again"

[@travisyarger8376]

"Look at all this traffic behind us" shows us the side of the ramp truck 🤣

[@silver_cd]

If 12voltDave says it’s an “electricity issue” it’s an “electricity issue” damn Cotton keep up

[@daleykopae688]

The adventures of Newbern and Cotten should be a series

[@palmerace82]

My son Lincoln just recently decided he wants his name to be Lincoln Hawk......love it!

[@zidwid]

ahhh yes, the good ol "Fast and Furious" shifting technique

[@StonkeyDomp]

Damn Mike, you're really making the rest of us look bad! You've set the bar pretty high! You have a great and very understanding wife Mike and you reward her nicely for putting up with all your shenanigans and chicanery. #respect

[@waynewebster8074]

Man! that old burb brings back memories my moms old one , even has same paint scheme - light blue with white top, AWSOME

[@martinmurphy3868]

That was one Awesome thing to do for your Wife She is a beaut

[@massgeographer]

You seem like the coolest guy ever. Your amazing man!

[@Headsup9550]

X2. I'm secure enough to that I might have a tiny dude sparkle in my eye! 😂 For real though aside from all the obvious things, the way you treat your wife confirms everything else. You're a solid legend in my book!

[@joker432]

I've been lucky enough to meet him and yea he is a really cool dude, really appreciates his fans.

[@chrismelcher9482]

Mike you have an absolutely Beautiful wife whom you obviously love very much. It honestly warms my heart to see the mutual love and adoration between you two. I hope it lasts forever for y'all.

[@jamesrice7287]

I hate listening to music when I'm traveling unless I'm alone. We talk until that slows down then we pop in some kind of comedy cd. Usually have a selection of R.D. Mercer or comedy tour or some other similar stuff. Much more fun.

[@bryantanderson5278]

That suburban is absolutely beautiful! My first car was a 1965 GMC and I so regret selling it.

[@Kyle_Nelson]

@4:00 love how he pulls the connecting rod out of the bottom end like there's your problem.. 😄

[@davidblanck4131]

Ok. In traffic wing installation is about the most epic thing I've seen in a while.

[@rogjackson]

I like the 2 married guys in the truck talking about their favorite movie best. Cool video Yo.

[@jeffperrault308]

That suburban is soooo nice!! I used to have a square body '81 with of all things...wait for it....an inline 6.I was 18 yrs old and I absolutely loved it.I would pile my buddies in there,bench seats and three row seating,toss a couple of cases of our favorite beverage in the back and go on epic roadtrips.

[@waynep343]

X's and O's painted on the side of the transmission case to denote the shift lever position. I do this on every manual trans with a side lever to make it fool proof for years to come.

[@buffonthebest101]

"Feels like it's missing a pedal" I need me one of those 😂😂

[@murphy3999]

The Suburban is beautiful. One of my most favorite trucks

[@jayjohnson1562]

Totally awesome !!! Your a good man giving your wife such a great Americana vehicle. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@CLCIII]

Finnigan is not only crazy, but also a hopeless romantic! Ahhh!

[@taur73]

Finnegan just handed it over and she was like,,, "hold my beer" and testdrived it on the spot,, 😂😂😂👍

[@jasonscott598]

I mean. Thats kind of what you do when you get a new car. Not a hold my beer moment by any means

[@randolfo1265]

@@jasonscott598 - Right, she brung her can fizzy water along for the ride!

[@rafatrill]

U can tell how happy she was just to have u home

[@noisefuljoy]

That smokin hot Mrs Finn didn't do a burnout. Still really good. You done good.

[@turfguy420]

Love the older haulers..... Somehow I think the kids will be going somewhere else to sleep this evening 🔥😬👍

[@zonapainter]

I'm digging that Suburban!

[@danielmarek4609]

As the saying goes "If she ain't happy you ain't happy!"

[@davidgough1161]

Your wife is the best! Happy anniversary to you both.

[@patrickharrand]

As Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith from the A-Team would say "I love it when a plan comes together". Great video as always Mike and Crew.

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

"I PITY the FOOL!!!"

[@JBNL1972]

"I always listen, but I don't heed it" that had me in stitches and reminded me of the great "Duly noted" used in OKC :D

[@CrashingDog1]

I see a new Finnegan's Garage t-shirt in the making.

[@bannablitz247]

Newbern is a boss for being thrown into basically a semi truck with a split range trans and driving it like its nothing.

[@marauding4life]

Mo’s speed shop @ 23:35. AWESOME bunch of guys there and the ONLY crew who touch my car. I live 11 hours away in Chicago surrounded by speedshops and I HATE driving let alone trailering. If that alone doesn’t explain their attention to every last detail and the upmost friendliest, respectful customer service you’ll ever find then I don’t know what to say but to give them at shot. You will walk away completely satisfied along with Marty’s personal cell # to GUARANTEE it!!! Now back to your regularly scheduled show....

[@Headsup9550]

Useless movie trivia: 1.) Bull Hurley *RIP* said that he ended up giving all he had in that match and that because he didn't give enough credit to Stallone from the start, Stallone actually legitimately got the best of him. 2.) Tag punch to the nose was real. Stallone really wanted the movie to be as organic as possible so he encouraged things like that punch but said whatever happened in that final, he didn't want to be warned about, so that reaction to that punch was real..

[@jason3fc]

19:36 Finn was one of those kids who peer pressured the other kids wasn't he...

[@GaryLaaks1]

Life is all about family, friends and memories. Its up to you to make em good or bad memories. Happy anniversary. Better late than never. Regards from South Africa.

[@kevinbias664]

You can always tell where a Wyoming car is from by the first number on the plate. The 1 on the plate means it's from Natrona county; Casper, WY! That's an awesome Chevy!

[@lucasrustt]

I want to see some power mods to the red truck. And some updates on the sleeping place lol

[@TheTsunamijuan]

LOL "I am blaming it all on Cotton" with that great picture of Cotton ontop of it :)

[@twizted1toyz]

That Burban is bad to the bone!! Congrats on 15 years!!!

[@michaelhughes3302]

You got two navigation systems on. We'll get there one way or another! That's actually a pretty clever joke right there.

[@emichael6293]

"We're gonna call it the Cotton" Yeah, heard that subtle poke. LOL!

[@unherolike]

"I wanted to line up with Cleetus and Leroy" Damnit Mike, you better win LeMullets if you are gonna keep blowing up Hemis like this

[@briando6906]

Always enjoyed your technical knowledge and composed delivery. You finally got rid of useless wind bag.

[@Nvenus27]

26:06 Lol probably a good idea to be home on every anniversary. Happy Anniversary

[@mjmcnult]

"I think she will love the cute little Suburban" "How can you not love this thing?... I love it!"

[@FORDLYFAOTEAROA]

That's humerous optimism from the engine builder was so fkn good

[@paulyrepa2046]

Its good 2 c a good man. Well played Mate! 👍

[@Mc88Flyy]

Ours is 14 years this month. Definitely want to do something like this for her but a 66 Mustang. Thanks for the idea Finn

[@AldanFerrox]

It was so cute when you posted that back when it happened on Facebook.

[@vaughnhill3437]

Thats awesome mike. I have never seen your wife til nkw. Your a very lucky man. She is a very attractive woman and she obviously loves you tremendously. Thats a very special thing buddy. Happy anniversary to yoj both and god bless you amd your wonderful family dude.

[@richbrown5852]

Love Mr. Finnegans videos, he seems like a properly cool guy

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

i have to say you chose a great car for her

[@mark821ification]

The way the guys working on the hemi were clowning😂

[@AceCombat6842]

Mike that look your wife had as she started to realize that yes that big red truck was staying was priceless!! I've seen the same look from my wife when she said don't come home with a seadoo. I came home with 2! One was hers though at which point she says ive always wanted a seadoo! Women ya gotta love em!

[@travisruble6873]

If you try to find a rear bumper for the suburban. It's a front bumper turned upside down and the centre mounting holes drilled about 2" wider. That's what I used for my panel

[@wbball15]

"Gonna call it "The Cotten" "

[@Super_64]

I wanted to see the “oh by the way, blasphemis engine blew up too”

[@JPmixet]

That's in the next episode...LOL

[@roadrash6565]

A JS Custom Interior in that Burban would really set that thing off.

[@scottwacha5900]

So we were leaving Race week in Topeka as you guys were pulling in. Remember back in the day when the circus would come to town? Your suburban was between the two ramp trucks as you were driving in the gate and it reminded me of those days when the circus came to town!

[@randolfo1265]

Understandable mistake, but how do you get to a real pass without noticing. Didn't anything seem strange on the way to the Christmas tree?