1947 Ford Coupe Dad's Daily First Real Road Test!!!

After the last update on Dad's Daily we received a ton of comments and messages mentioning the possibility for advanced timing. Today Steve is going to install the new Weiand Street Warrior Intake, and remove the distributor to check the initial timing. Now that we have all of the engine work sorted, we want to install the front sheet metal and take the 47 for a spin!!! The back of the car is still filled with parts, and the deck lid doesn't latch so it sounds like a bucket of bolts going down the road!! Can't wait to hand the keys over to Dad to drive this summer!!
Huge thanks to Holley for their support on this project. All the products used so far are listed below-
Holley Vintage Series Oval Air Cleaner - www.holley.com...
Mallory E-Spark Conversion Kit - www.holley.com...
600 CFM Classic Holley Carburetor - www.holley.com...
Weiand Street Warrior Intake - www.holley.com...
Mr Gasket Cast Aluminum Valve Covers - www.holley.com...
MSD Black 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires - www.holley.com...
B&M Universal Shifter - www.holley.com...
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[@kevinbarrett9615]

Great vid, Moon steals the show and makes me laugh !

[@stevenbonnesen5988]

When I was a kid my Dad built street rods 46-48 Fords were a specialty for some reason...like the one y'all have...my Dad would pull the flatheads rebuild'em and sell'em...what he did was get a Hemi engine to drop in...his work car was a 46 Ford business coupé...later it became my oldest brothers first car and his first hot rod... we've all had many street rods over the years but none we loved as much as the ones Dad helped us build....

[@flyfisher1141]

Finally an ITG video with a staring role for Moon, not just a cameo. The dog rocks and works for cardboard treats! What’s not to love about that?

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

She went from junk to jalopy! It's a good day indeed!

[@shotsrodder]

Moon looks a little concerned 😂 she’s looking good Dad will be pleased 😎👍

[@ChoppersModelworks]

That was fun. Now we know what part of your hobby your dog likes the best! Loved how he was ready inside the car for a ride before it was even running.

[@RobertJones-sb1if]

I was laughing hearing all the noises it made going down the road! You just gotta do the first real drive! I know how it feels. Great job!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s a fun step in a rebuild!

[@GilmoreLion]

Looks like Moon was wanting you to light 'em up! (after you bolt down the seat, that is)

[@frankm8533]

Love that car! The dog riding was a trip. My buddy has 2 pittbulls I use to take them everywhere with me when I lived there my extra cab was there area Lol

[@mikeyt3940]

Congrats Matt, a big day for the 47 and Moon. I enjoyed the ride myself. LOL

[@glenncampbell9126]

Matt, thank you for taking care of these treasures.

[@charleseagan2344]

Used to have a 47 Ford coupe. I loved that car.

[@garymatulis8367]

Matt and all...Super Cool car - Same age as me and it brings back a lot of memories of my brother. What a great time to grow up. Love Moon... Easy to see he is the supervisor and inspector for the shop. Thanks for all the hard work and great assortment of rides!

[@Ecosse57]

man i miss those days of the first, not totally legal, drives. more fun than your average person couuld imagine. hey moon!

[@ronniepapepape1629]

I enjoy watching you kiddos working on even before my generation cars. Thanks. I will be 71 in April of 2022. Keep up the fun work you boy are doing.

[@thomasst.martin3308]

You guys are having way too much fun. What a great dog. Any dog that I ever had would have taken off running as soon as the door opened. The SBF looks really cool with all of the new shiny parts. Nice victory.

[@johnelliott7375]

Watched the parts buy earlier, and now this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, passion, and hard work with us! We enjoy and share your channel as much as you put it out! Great weekend to you all.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you John!

[@johnelliott7375]

@@IronTrapGarage you are welcome!

[@danielkeel9265]

Shiny new parts! The old girl's looking better and better! Keep up with the great content guys!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt, Mike & Steve, it's always encouraging to see a project move under it's own power, one thing that drives me nuts!!! rattles!!! I know there's parts in the back...please fix the rattles!!! Really enjoy your channel!!! Be safe!! God Bless!!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

We have a long way to go until we’re at the stage of fixing rattles.. lol

[@dick29662]

If the car doesn't rattle is' not a Ford.

[@mikeslattery8715]

Moon, puppy made me laugh, sticking it's head in the empty drivers side head Light bezial. Lol!☝️⚡😳😂⚡☝️

[@lochnessfox3441]

Boy that is a very nice car. I like the victory content this week. Great job guys!

[@garyhughes9199]

That was huge, does my heart good to see it on the road !

[@johnelliott7375]

The more I watch the more we enjoy your work.

[@xozindustries7451]

I like the front end cart, a great way to move it around

[@tat255987]

Nice to see dad's daily coming together

[@motorv8N]

Congrats gang - that’s a good feeling getting the first street run under your belt.

[@fredwicker5400]

Ride height is perfect. Time for shocks lol.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha yea needs shocks bad!

[@JohnneeD1]

Very exciting to see it going down the road, great job!

[@stevenkarnisky411]

I swear I could smell dog during that drive around when Mike got in the car! Not unpleasant, mind you, but definitely dog. Good show, Moon!

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work Matt glad to see it running again.

[@milokerrigan7256]

Man you guys build the best cars!! Love your work!

[@jimschafer9196]

Cool good to see it up and running - great job.

[@stevemonkey6666]

Looking and sounding good 👍

[@280zone]

Hey Mike, good news, MSD sends along that tool with the "add the end" spark plug wire kits. I also have a box with several sets of "7 good wires" for that "just in case" scenario. :)

[@DuckReach432]

That car is going to be so cool when its finished. Great video.

[@chuckb9867]

I saw the moon give his paw print of approval

[@Reconbox1001]

Driving like a song.... Shake rattle and roll 😉 Really nice car with a lot of soul. Thx for your videos...

[@reuben1974]

Great work guys congratulations 👍

[@charleseagan2344]

Used to have a 47 Ford coupe. That was my first car.

[@BrianSmart1959]

Moon looked genuinely concerned.

[@davidvansickle563]

Thanks for the update, great job Matt,Mike & Steve

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Smile from ear to ear. Congrats!

[@87mini]

I agree, the air cleaner and valve covers look sharp together! When you get it all tightened up, some insulation and carpet, and maybe some sound deadener in the doors & roof, it'll be a sweet cruiser for dad! I thought I wouldn't like the straight pipes with a SBF, but they do sound nice for around town - might be a bit much on the freeway, though. Any thoughts on sound deadeners? Lizard Skin? it doesn't look as techno as the foil/butyl types. Keep up the good work! I'm your dad's age, so very jealous! I wonder what color he will prefer?

[@IronTrapGarage]

We will be using Eastwood X-Mat. Works well and isn’t super thick.

[@jackphilly338]

awesome glad to see it up and running .👍👍

[@richardmarino5658]

I'm loving it. Keep it up !

[@johnapel2856]

Yay! It lives! Thanks, and Woof to Moon.

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Matt, Mike and Steve What a great way to start a sunday morning. Seeing Dad's daily taken for a spin. My second car was a black 46 Ford coupe with a worn out 8BA. I sure miss that car. I sold it when I joined the Army in 1966. Moon is a great asset to ITG. He finds lost items in the shop for you. He keeps a sharp eye on the road ahead for you. He helps you eat some of the wonderful treats your fans send you. He inspects almost everything in the shop for you. What more could you ask for from a dog ? Stay Warm, Be Safe

[@jearladams6017]

Found you lost your page and could not find it to get you back on. I injoy watching your content I really like the 39 Ford and now the 39 Merc.

[@paulcarr4435]

Clang! Slams it into the firewall!

[@kristopherhop49]

I have 47 Ford coupe that I've been picking away at kind of reminds me of yours 351w, C4. Mines going to end up being more of a kustom.

[@AndyGeesGarage]

Love the rake on that coupe

[@stevesimons6333]

Fords always require a ground strap from the battery to the chassis and from the chassis to the block "at the starter". Had this problem a few times in the past. Easy enough to try.

[@hdvette64]

Another one back from the dead! Nice work

[@vicmabus1532]

Always liked the shape of these.

[@stevensilver1014]

nice I have a 46 tudor that I had since 2003 stock 46 block with s-19 5 speed & 325 rear . custom interior stock black paint job. most of the work done by my son & i. so good luck with the 47.

[@brianmartin8099]

So that's what they mean when they say Klunker! ,it Klunks when you drive it! lol

[@haroldgetchelljr3264]

Great job, I love the car

[@bradcarlson9564]

Go Grease Lighting!!!! Looks good 👍

[@donaldsillence6853]

Great job especially with Moon approval

[@mikeslattery8715]

Jolly good show!☝️😎😁⚡☝️

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Was there ever in this era of cars a station wagon? I was wondering. The bodystyle was very very elegant.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Woody wagons or panel delivery usually.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@IronTrapGarage thank you.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@IronTrapGarage I saw there was a Chevrolet Suburban in that time. 1947. That looks rather interesting.

[@robertjean659]

Looks cool going down the road. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@ryand.8176]

As always, sweet! Lookin righteous!

[@garycook2355]

Man! that Ford engine sure sounds good! As they say a Ford in a Ford is the only way. your father will be a happy daddyo when he gets to drive this fat-fendered gem.

[@JML1955GMC]

Very cool , nice work

[@mikeherrschaft7167]

Cool! even without a Flathead!

[@jeffkalte9371]

They don't call it a "dog house" for nothing! Moon for the win!

[@johnelliott7375]

Glad you Dad has a awesome family behind him, great weekend, pet the pup, and God bless. Keep up the awesome work.

[@billdyke9745]

This is 1st I've heard of Carl's demise. Seemed a nice old feller. RIP.

[@IronTrapGarage]

He was a legend. I miss him all the time

[@brianmatthews9697]

I see "The Moon Show" in the future. He's too much. Cool car, don't see too many. Have fun.

[@SILVERHORSE347]

I think Moon digs his Gramps new ride.

[@Jemini553]

you go mat happy dad

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid.... 👍👍👍

[@martinmeltzer2696]

How was the first ride, Moon? Moon's response, "Ruff! Ruff!"

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

To cool great video ty Steve

[@tommytompley4950]

What goes in,must come out, in a proper fashion

[@johnwarkentinnikiskialaska8364]

Wow excellent job guys 💚it

[@RichieCat4223]

1:09 Nice to have sponsors. So Eastwood and Holley are the two big ones. What are the others ? 1:27 "Running good" for one person is not the same as another. The other person might have not known his arse from his elbow. 6:43 You want to know how to make the engine less ugly ? Taylor the ignition wires and put them in looms.

[@xozindustries7451]

Moon seems to like it

[@jeffmay1926]

Sounds fantastic sweet machine

[@bossco09]

Supported and approved by Moon.....👍🙂

[@tonygrenstiner4088]

Couldn't believe it a Chevy Bow Tie in a Blue Oval Shop!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s a ford 302 .. clean your glasses. Not that we have any problem with GM engines.

[@tonygrenstiner4088]

@@IronTrapGarageNo No I was commenting on your helpers coat with the bow tie on it gee com down sorry if you can't take a little ribbing. So Sorry If I Hurt Your Feelings, I'll keep my mouth shut from now on. GEE!!!!!!!!!

[@henryg683]

Being that this is DADs car I think it would be nice to throw some paint on this one!!!!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

One step at a time.

[@slowshop]

Sweet!! The 302 sounds very good now. What transmission is in this one?

[@IronTrapGarage]

C4

[@slowshop]

@@IronTrapGarage plenty strong! Thank you

[@195048]

Laughing my ass off. About fell off the couch when you came up the driveway rattling and screeching. Sounded like a blind horse in a junkyard. I've been in the same position a few times, right down to the 100 pound dog in the seat next to me.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha makes for good memories!

[@195048]

@@IronTrapGarage That it does. That's the reason I enjoy watching your videos. Take care. and keep producing them.

[@ricksteffan1783]

Ford in a Ford ,Thank you!

[@keithkrause3386]

Sure hope you do a nice burgundy paint job on this one. For dad. Lol

[@tommytompley4950]

A Sprint car engine building friend runs Ford 302-289c.i. A secret is they have no intake problems, it's the exhaust side of the equation, Go larger exhaust valves,if possible 🤠

[@jimhartland1939]

Grease Lightning 🌩

[@cavemangarage]

More Moon!! Matt what breed is Moon??

[@IronTrapGarage]

Great Dane / Hound Mix

[@cavemangarage]

@@IronTrapGarage great looking doggy..long time watcher..love the early rods just dont fit in em..your teaching me how to weld on the Eastwood channel..thanks

[@chuckstith838]

How was that ride with Moon in your lap and face. Enjoy

[@kennethpensyl7791]

Dads Daily Hot Rod

[@danmooney7192]

Thank You for NOT putting a sbc engine in it! maybe there's hope for the world yet!

[@bluesharp59]

A Thumbs Up !

[@davegruzin2822]

Moon rules !!!

[@keithwallington4966]

You need v band flanges matt

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

At least your test drives are low key, no burnouts to attract the local law or neighbors. Unlike what my buddy and I used to do. 😁

[@IronTrapGarage]

We like to keep on good terms with our neighbors.

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

@@IronTrapGarage I like being a good neighbor as well. My gearhead neighbor has a 76 Chevette with a 350 in it (you read right) blasted by my house with open headers on his first run. I was at the end of my driveway clapping and taking pictures.

[@MrJeep75]

Nice

[@bobdupre3721]

i can feel the them cars

[@brucehorner936]

Added the proper gaskets Matt?