RECORD LEVELS OF PAIN! BOUGHT A CAR, THE ENGINE WIRING MELTED, AND I BROKE MY LEG ON THIS ROAD TRIP!

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I hope you're sitting down cause this is one long, strange and fun road trip. Episode 286 of Mike Finnegan's Garage is all about a trip my friends I took, which began in Georgia but saw us driving to the coast of South Carolina and then to the mountains of North Carolina and finally, back to Georgia. Along the way I bought a 1970 Datsun 510 two-door, with the goal of driving it from the beach to the mountains so we could go snowboarding one last time before the season ended. The car was mostly great and it made it home intact. My leg? Not so much. lol
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@user-cw9bd1vw9v 3 месяца назад

We're glad we were able to help you out with the connectors, and we enjoyed hanging out with you and the guys for a few minutes. Sorry to hear about the injury and hopefully the recovery will be a quick one. Welcome to the Datsun community! You'll find that the old Datsuns are nimble and fun to drive. Enjoy!

@D4VE26 3 месяца назад

You legend! Beautiful datsun dude!

@user-cw9bd1vw9v 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@diysecuritygear9594 3 месяца назад

Have a white 1969. I'd love to say as nice as yours!!

@tatertots-n-soup 3 месяца назад

A Z260 is nimble?? LoL Peace! Wish I had B210 back

@blueduster74 3 месяца назад

Beautiful 1600!

@Mr1994toy 3 месяца назад

Pro-Tip: Use a Gatorade bottle for the puke/recovery bottle. The ribs in the bottle help it not slip out of the zip-tie. 0:03

@geigertron3000 3 месяца назад

plus it can take a bit higher temp then the flimsy water bottle

@ewingfox6459 2 месяца назад

I like Vermont maple syrup bottles - the little.jug handle is great for a zip tie 😂

@LobbyDaLobster 3 месяца назад

Jordan with the reflexes of a jet lagged sloth there! 😅 "Turn off the car Jordan!" and "Open the trunk Jordan!" 😋

@jimreich330 3 месяца назад

For years he will hear” turn off the car, Jordan!” Lol. Glad everything worked out. Cool car.

@DaveCarpenter-pd1pp 3 месяца назад

Talk about stirring up old memories. I was stationed in Charleston in 1972 Since my Malibu SS in CA, I ended up getting a Datsun 510 for transportation. Basic 2 door, L16, 4 speed, and not much else. I drug that thing around over the years... Charleston, Rota Spain, California, Hawaii, and back to SoCal before finally traiding it in on a 1977 Datsun 620 pickup, with an L20 and a 4 speed. Trashed the 4 speed, and upgraded it to a 5 speed. Good memories with both of them.

@GrinderTV 3 месяца назад

That car has been to more places than most people. How cool.

@AzBigD 3 месяца назад

Love this episode, it has that strong OG Roadkill feel. Mike you have always been the driving force of that show from day one. Wish you would do more like this one!!Mad❤ and respect Bro!!!🤟😎👍💯💯💯💯💯

@DirtySallysweetsally 2 месяца назад

Did you not notice the white truck following behind through them whole show.

@1960Murf 3 месяца назад

I am shocked the people at the gas station didn’t give you a bunch of grief about turning their pumps into a repair shop. Good on them.

@althejazzman 3 месяца назад

Yeah I was surprised no-one came out to ask what they were doing. Didn't look busy though.

@ewingfox6459 2 месяца назад

The older the car - the more latitude you'll get. You know it's real bad when they are bringing you free hot dogs, coffees and drinks. Ask me how I know 😂

@stephenlea5765 3 месяца назад

Thanks Mike. Sorry about your leg. Wiring repair is a good first-person life lesson for the boys of overcoming obstacles (while in the side of the road). Thanks for Datsun Jason for the rescue!

@Knuf024 3 месяца назад

37:33 in the dump trucks defense, you completely ignored that there was indeed an entire right lane for turning you chose to ignore 😆😆

@FinnegansGarage 3 месяца назад

yeah i didnt even notice the turning lane until it was too late.

@16BitOG 20 дней назад

I would have cut that part out. Whoever edited this did him dirty lol.

@forterierocks 3 месяца назад

I'm naming it the Piss Missle! Speedy recovery Mike🙏

@DukeSky 3 месяца назад

Epic!

@camarosrus3708 3 месяца назад

Correction Mike. The 55 mph speed limit started in 1974, the year I got my license. Major bummer. I had a year of a restricted permit to know was I was missing, and plenty of speeding tickets, because I didn't like it.

@dapperdanbuilds 3 месяца назад

Man! There's something about late 60s/early 70s Japanese cars! Love this! Listen to the doc! We don't heal quite as well as we used to.

@kennethalbert4653 3 месяца назад

....all cars from that Era! Simple and stylish, perfect combo

@raykaufman7156 3 месяца назад

When we had Raver Motorsports, my old partner Vern Brunges had THE recipe for a killer L23 using all stock parts. We tore apart so many VG30Es to get the connecting rods out of them. I could still tear one down in my sleep...lol.

@Improvisebydesign 3 месяца назад

I used to have a 1980 Datsun pickup in high school. It had a 280z motor and trans swapped in it from a wrecked 280. I had a blast in that pick up. I ended up totaling it hitting a deer coming home from work in the middle of the night after I painted it. The deer wouldn't have totaled it if I had the front bumper on the truck. I had just painted it black with two mustard yellow stripes still had tape on the mirrors. I was going to put the truck back together the next morning at home. I feel sick to my stomach just thinking about it. I'm 40 years old now and I still think about that truck often. I've always wanted a 510 to go with that truck in the driveway. Maybe some day. Congrats! The car is beautiful!

@jacobthornock317 3 месяца назад

As soon as you started that thing, I could smell my teenage years. That is such an iconic sound.

@_Meriwether Месяц назад

Mike says the word "Datsun" and somewhere in the world there's a man named Mike whose eye started twitching

@JVINTAGE1970 3 месяца назад

I soooo miss my 510's!!!! they were such a blast to drive the curvy mountain roads! oh! and comfortable with velvety caddy like seats squished in her! lol & Summit Point great memories!

@canamsledder 3 месяца назад

My first car at 16 was a 1971 510. It was given to me by a friend of my older brother. Being a northers car, it was full of rust! I wrenched on that car a ton and learned a lot. It looked like crap, but was fun the drive.

@parentsbasement7734 3 месяца назад

My best friends first ride was a mid 70s 210 it was brornge in color brown/orange and had dimpled hubcaps and we had an absolute blast rallying that thing. He got it from his grandparents and his grandpa had some crazy carb setup on it and it got like 40mpg and in the mid 90s he'd fill it for like 10$ and drive forever

@robbertmadden1386 3 месяца назад

I would say a big shout out to Jason for being a great car guy is due ! Thanks Jason. Mike try to pay attention when carving and good news about your leg and I hope everyone else had fun and now can we please get back to building ProMod Street cars, thank you and good luck.

@31031962a 3 месяца назад

Brings back memories. My first car was a 1978 510 with a 1980 grille and headlights. 2L engine out of an 83 240Z with dual Weber sidedrafts. Went like a bat out of hell! Brock rally edition red/white/blue paint and 50 series tires all around, cornered like a rock! Would give a body part or 2 to have that car back again!

@theglitch99 3 месяца назад

WATER BOTTLE FIX---Bought an 04 Ram w/5.9 Cummins did not have an overflow for the coolent.. put a rubber hose to a thick water bottle and it's worked for over a year!😂

@kevinsellsit5584 3 месяца назад

Gatorade bottle is best, very thick and has the grooves for the zip ties.

@jeremyleverette6750 3 месяца назад

Epic trip with the boys. A badass car... broken leg... worth it

@FinnegansGarage 3 месяца назад

yup. im still smiling.

@nealholden3324 3 месяца назад

@@FinnegansGarage the “why didn’t it blow a fuse?” Isn’t a 510 thing it’s a Datsun thing, my roadster has the fuse block with a burnt hole. Get a new fuse block with newer fuses and redo it. I’ve rewired 1/2 my car to melted plugs. Hope this helps

@pierrelaboom4026 3 месяца назад

noticed the star on the rearview mirror switch,now kids, thats fer nite drivin!! cool ride!

@mattfarist6529 3 месяца назад

Dr.Wall is freaking awesome. Most of my family has used him. Great doctor

@Triplenickelmotorsports 3 месяца назад

appreciate you bringing light to the fact that not all old hot rods are from the big 3. I love my classic american cars but I also have a soft spot for olds toyotas and datsuns.

@FinnegansGarage 3 месяца назад

all cars can be made good.

@Triplenickelmotorsports 3 месяца назад

Absolutely, I struggle with the Mopar or Ford croud when I show up with a 2J Celica. My datsun cars always seem to get some respect

@darkocopak2457 3 месяца назад

Well, it's about time you bought a cool car!!! Now all you need is a 2 litre twin cam with ITBs, 6 speed manual, slightly upgraded suspension and brakes. Making around 300hp and it would be PERFECT 👍.

@koneking2569 2 месяца назад

No need for twin cam, l series is a great motor.

@ToreDL87 2 месяца назад

@@koneking2569 There's twin cam heads for them :)

@BustedGeezerGarage 3 месяца назад

I had a workmate who owned a 70's 510. She had it all tricked out and was an SCCA racer. It was her daily driver too. She had a lead foot for sure. LOL. I knew folks who had down draft dual Hollies on those cars . They liked them better then the side drafts. The Datsun side draft carbs were notoriously cold-blooded on start-up. I had a 72 240Z and those carbs were tuned and they still had cold start issues. Get the Hollies for better running overall. Get well soon Board Runner. Hope it heals fast.

@TokyoCraftsman 3 месяца назад

In the early 80s I had a 510 station wagon with a 4speed, cam, headers, carb and a glass back. The body was seven different colours, and had rust and lots of body damage, but the motor ran great, and I had tall good winter tires, it was my winter beater and ski machine, when I lived in Canada. We made a wooden box on the roof, just screwed it on to the roof, for the skis, and with the extra space of the station wagon four of us could load up our gear and go skiing. When the roads got really bad, I had a full set of chains. It was a great driving winter beater, it was fun to drive and I hated selling it. BTW, I’ve broken both fibulas skiing. Cheers from Tokyo

@brians48now 3 месяца назад

That little thing brings back so many memories. I bought a 1970 510 in 1976. It was a blast to drive. My friends and I would pile in to go hunting in Winter. When we'd get stuck we'd just either push it or lift it out of the hole. Mine had the 1600. Just one of the many cars I wish I still had.

@chrispeters9029 3 месяца назад

Get well soon Mike that was a really great experience with you and all that you guys went through! Smiles on your faces was great contrast to every little smokey adventure. I've always enjoyed your videos.I appreciate you much more for this one.

@chrono1924 3 месяца назад

I love a good 510, I can't wait to see a full build on this even if its not crazy.

@1953travis 3 месяца назад

Yes!!!! And only lap belts too, a trip back in time...✌

@timbo2ssrs 3 месяца назад

Best thing about mike is he listens to the people around him. would have been easy to not tape anything up, but they did the parts needed.

@friguy4444 3 месяца назад

I think Paul Newman raced one as well. Another INCREDIBLE car from this time is the 1973-75 Toyota Celica!!! Same thing and THEY LOOK GREAT!!

@coyboybc 3 месяца назад

Your wife is so cool ! Every gearhead needs a woman like her ! She’s the BOMB ! You own a yellow firebird

@ewallacestudent1 3 месяца назад

Memories, my old 71 DATSUN 1200 was so cool. I wish I had not taken it 4wheeling. (kid stuff)

@dorfsteen 3 месяца назад

God bless your friend again I'm glad you didn't have to have surgery

@travispeoples 3 месяца назад

FYI... sports drink bottles or any thick plastic bottle work better for radiator overflow tanks.

@chaleowin7732 3 месяца назад

I flipping love it. By far my favorite type of videos.

@nozmoking1 3 месяца назад

I checked out a B210 "Honey Bee" back in the 70's and the air rush through the carburator was louder than the exhaust. When I punched it in 1st gear it felt like it was going backwards.I bought a '74 Celica GT 18RC and I loved that thing. I drove the wheels off it.

@jeremyr6576 3 месяца назад

Epic. Glad you got to bring your kid along. Mostly so he could learn the ways of the Roadkill. I did a similar thing with my dad as a teenager. When on winter vacation in California visiting relatives, we were on the beach one day and rented a car the next day, and drove to the mountains and skied. There was a decent snow storm on the way up. The authorities tried to turn us away because we didn't have snow chains. My dad replied, "we're from Michigan and this is nothing". Somehow, pre-GPS, we found our way around the roadblock and had an awesome day on the slopes. I will never forget that day!

@zezoner 3 месяца назад

You took me back to my youth with this one man. A bunch of us piling into lowered Datsuns and Volkswagens going to the mountains and getting hurt. This is one of my all time favorites. Cheers.

@christopherhuber2517 3 месяца назад

great to see you guys had fun. Hope You feel better ... Always entertaining

@QQQ-os9dj 3 месяца назад

Just like back in my day "We just hit it with whatever". LOL...

@chayzlett1988 3 месяца назад

Speedy recovery buddy... thanks for the video

@timmanagh2328 3 месяца назад

Boy , that little car brought back memories of my youth, especialy the touchy ignition switch. Driving my girl friend's 510 once I had to fiddle with the key more than usual one time, a couple blocks down the road I noticed the key said Yamaha on it. I put my bike key in it by mistake and it worked.

@letzrockitrite8469 3 месяца назад

Mike, dude ! .... Broke leg a' walkin' ! .... well anything to get the "Proud Dad's" shot ! A family from church had an older jeep and knew my family needed help with a vehicle.... it lit up under the dash whilst driving down a fairly busy 2 lane road ... so while pulling over onto the shoulder I was grabbing the wiring and trying to smother it with my "drywall hanger" toughened hand and by the grace of God it melted one of the wires through..... whew ..... super props to all the helpers in this one !

@Hapfletcher 3 месяца назад

This brings back memories. I have a 1971 2 door 510 in high school ran the 1600 with webers and a 240z transmission

@starckmad1779 3 месяца назад

Props to y’all for fixing that electrical issue in a parking lot! Helpful car people are the best! Heal soon.

@henryhedberg 3 месяца назад

Grew up racing Datsun 510s in SCCA in AK. Such a great car and love the episode! Some racer friends pulled the 2.7 inline 6 out of a 280z, notched the firewall in a 510 back like 12 inches and installed the inline size. Insane little righ. Wish you could get hold of them these days would love one as a project car!

@escuelaviejafarms 3 месяца назад

On of my all time favorites. The Datsun 620 bullet side extended cab pickup is my favorite for mini trucks.

@videostar07 3 месяца назад

The 510 is awesome, always wanted one. I wanted to point out the evolution of the Roadkill videos. In the early days there would have been flashlights taped to the hood (if it still had a hood in place). Now they totally legit fix the wiring, diagnosed and repaired to a point that it can be safely driven, easily fixed fully later on. Kudos.

@xHELLer8 3 месяца назад

Sweet as, the Datsun 510 my favourite little car. Such a fun thing to drive. Great video guys.

@travispeoples 3 месяца назад

Yup... gettin' old sucks! Sorry about your leg. Glad you're gonna make a full recovery. And, I really miss snowboarding. 😢

@georgecollins2345 3 месяца назад

Cool car. Cool kid. Good buddy with a road trip and time with your kid.

@MudRFunR 3 месяца назад

I had a Datsun 510 back in 1980. Loved that car.

@gcrauwels941 3 месяца назад

Epic trip. Heal up well Mike.

@mitchwilsontn 3 месяца назад

It only caught on fire once. Best day at work ever!

@rn2534 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the awesome video! This was worth watching as a owner of a 510 🤙🏽🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@Nickagb 3 месяца назад

Mike, great 510, get well soon.

@GreenCrim 3 месяца назад

I'm flashing back to my late teens and the eclectic mix of cars my friends and I had. A couple of Datsun 1600's (4 door 510), a RX4 coupe, a Mitsubishi Sigma turbo, and my 1980 351 Cleveland powered Falcon.

@althejazzman 3 месяца назад

I love that you were totally unfazed by removing and repairing an entire wiring loom on the ground in the middle of the night, miles from anywhere.

@richlucasjr9116 3 месяца назад

PERFECT

@shoutingatclouds1050 3 месяца назад

Finnegan is such a mouth breather.. Nice car.

@schuylerpitts7069 3 месяца назад

My favorite car if any of the others on the channel!!! I love everything about the Datsun!!!

@bengone3349 3 месяца назад

Well Mike, you sure covered the spectrum of entertainment on this one. Glad you are on the mend.

@driving_in_YYC 3 месяца назад

That. There. Is camaraderie. 👏 Kudos Jason.

@jamesshotwell810 3 месяца назад

Busted his leg and took it like a champ. My man MIKE! Glad the Dotsun worked out pretty good on the way home.

@ivanszky 3 месяца назад

Jason, what a legend! cool guy!

@ofr57 3 месяца назад

this was a great watch, really nice datsun and i hope you get better soon

@JRhatesyou 3 месяца назад

Weber carb.....get the adapter for a bigger round aircleaner. The stock ones that come with the Webers choke them out and are trash. Make sure the floats are set correctly most of the time they aren't properly set from the factory. If it is a 38/38 it will have synchronized barrels but you can get a kit to make them progressive. This will keep it from flooding out and makes start up easier. They are great little carbs for mileage and performance once they are properly tuned. I second the name "Piss Missile"!

@revmaddog1932 2 месяца назад

I learned to drive with ‘76 620 pickup and experienced everything you did will owning it. Electrical issues were common with the Datsuns of that era. Those old wire harnesses had fuse links that burned out all the time. Great memories. It had the Webber 2 barrel carb, Thrush exhaust header, and exhaust. It would burn rubber in all 4 gears. Wish I still had it. It got t-boned by a ‘86 GMC Jimmy. The little truck saved my life. 😢 A buddy of mine had a ‘74 B510. Ah, the memories. 😊

@shawnbenson979 3 месяца назад

thank you for sharing

@tomswetich1402 3 месяца назад

Ahhh the joys of being reminded that we aren't young any more. Rest up Finn, and get back at er. I guess you'll have some time for unboxing vids for a while.

@buckykattguitar 3 месяца назад

I love these old datsuns. I had a b210 back in the 80s and i miss it like crazy

@BIllMcCambridge 3 месяца назад

What dude would not be jealous of a day in the life of Finnegan. Even breaks a leg and has a great time!! Thanks for sharing y'all's talents and adventures!! You should name the car "break a leg".

@dattepo7534 3 месяца назад

Glad Datsuns getting love

@richardharvey8939 3 месяца назад

Awesomeness 🎉

@BarryJoeBailey 3 месяца назад

October 1970 my parents purchased a 1971 Datsun 510; it was a 4 door automatic. Wonderful car. We drove it for years. I was in junior high school and was shown no mercy. The car was called all kinds of not so nice names; Japanese beer can, etc. Fast forward to about 1992 I stopped by the old stomping ground (we had moved in 1972) and stopped by one of my friends home. Out of the blue his dad apologized. He was originally very angry that we had purchased a foreign car, from a country that had attacked us. When he opened his garage in addition to a 1957 Chevy, there was a Toyota parked beside. Needless to say we sold the 510. However I still love the stories and seeing them on the road. Thanks for sharing your videos!

@dc9808 3 месяца назад

Wow you bought one of my all time fav cars. I still have my Dads 72 Datsun PL521 truck I learned to drive in. He bought it new and drove it continuously for over 30 years. Love this video!

@Herpsnhotrods 3 месяца назад

Reptiles and cars are two of my favorite things, lol. Cool to see them combined in a video from you 😂

@PatinaChevy56 3 месяца назад

Epic!

@gizzmo2875 3 месяца назад

I broke my fibula the same way during my first deployment, it was diagnosed as "high ankle sprain" (no, the PA didn't order x-rays) I NEVER got it wrapped or even crutches, it was quite painful to walk on for the first 3 weeks. I didn't actually find out it had broken until 5 years later during my exit physical The big bummer, I was getting into cross-country running, after the break (which did NOT fully heal) I no longer have the stability to take on un-even terrain Glad yours was diagnosed and does NOT need surgery!

@08Barclay 3 месяца назад

Nostalgia! I had a 67 1600 short windshield Fair Lady Sports car, in 1972 and a 68 510 4 dr in around 1979. Both fun rigs!

@nzdatsports9659 3 месяца назад

love me a good Datto . ive got a 1976 610 180B . ive had her 33 years . still love it heaps .

@user-pl1qu5lz3t 3 месяца назад

I love that car first one I seen in almost 40 years what cool car

@bmwpete65s55 3 месяца назад

My 2nd car back in the early 80's in high school was a baby blue 510. Had a lot of fun with it! My older brother had a 70 510 with dual sidedrafts, then sold it for a 2000 Roadster. A few years later I bought a 75 280Z in candy apple red and a 2000 Roadster. Miss them all!

@SModelMafia 3 месяца назад

I have pretty much converted to the M12 and M18 stuff for our tools. The 1400 impact is more powerful than all my air stuff, almost combined. Love the Milwaukee AND your 510. Thanks for sharing Mike.

@jordangryg5442 3 месяца назад

jr.Finnegan you are pretty dang awsome at snowbording ! good for you little man !

@jonnewton5929 3 месяца назад

Looks great in the yellow Mike. And such a cool little datto. Cheers for the tag along on the road trip. It was great fun. Say g'day to everyone.

@Ru5tyshackleferd 3 месяца назад

South Carolina Datsun! How awesome. Also beech mountain is such a fun drive!

@pastorofmuppets2349 3 месяца назад

Had a 510 wagon when I was in high school. Car was awesome. I miss it.

@jfk64kennedy95 3 месяца назад

my old man had a '78 Datsun 510 wagon, with the 5 sp., used to love driving that thing, especially when a lil snow on the roads

@travisstamp7428 3 месяца назад

Ive always wanted a 510 4 door! Im living vicariously through you right now. 510s are so dope!

@javadude666 3 месяца назад

Thank you, nice too see you rocking it old school like you used too, would love too see a reunion episode like it used to be before, and just rock a Patreon first, then a few weeks later on RU-vid or a month.

@frankgeimer5952 3 месяца назад

What a video! Sorry about your leg!

@larryreece1403 3 месяца назад

I love my Milwaukee air pump! And the 510!

@D4VE26 3 месяца назад

So glad O.G Roadkill is back on youtube 😉 x

@peterb6173 3 месяца назад

it was worth it!! until next adventure :) rock on V

@andrewceulemans9696 3 месяца назад

I had a 510 Station Wagon that I used when I owned my own business. That thing paid for itself very quickly. It was incredibly reliable and fun to drive.