Building The Ultimate Hot Rod In 20 Minutes - Ford Free-T

In 2019 we completed our build series on the Ford Free-T and have it carefully tucked away in preparation for the 2020 driving season. We figured it would be a great start to the year to show what the car started as; a pile of free parts, and show off the final product. The Free-T started as a slap together down and dirty hot rod that we could thrash on at the local racing events, but the plans and vision changed. The Free-T has become a one of kind car, and we hope you enjoy watching the whole process! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe, 2020 is going to be unforgettable!
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- Intro/Outro - Don't Look - Silent Partner - KZbin Music Library
- Dusty Fingers - Dj Williams - KZbin Music Library
- I Won't Let Go - Conditional - Epidemic Music Library
- Suffer City Blues - Suffer City - Epidemic Music Library
- Alright Come On - Sebastian Forslund - Epidemic Music Library
- Iron Fist - Dj Williams - KZbin Music Library

[@MrTodd51]

I am 81 years old and lived through a lot of the early classic hot rod times and what I have just witnessed you build is a fantastic example of highly skilled fabrication. Well done fellows.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@seventy4jns855]

Well that is the No1 video of 2020 already 🙌🏻 Nailed it !

[@bricehatch1943]

For sure!!!

[@dombutler7685]

It makes you realize the amount of hard work that has gone into building this and the result is stunning.

[@russellmccullum4623]

Oh man ! i completely forgot what you started with ! I can't believe you looked at that pile of floppy flimsy sheet metal and decided to build a car out of it ! Awesome car and and a great build series ! I'd love to see an episode called '' How Free Is That T ? '' Man hours , what did you buy sell & trade . How close did you get to a free T

[@JSxxxxxxx]

Still can’t believe how lucky Mike was that day he set himself on fire 🔥

[@IronTrapGarage]

We still ride him hard about that!!

[@elkoposo686]

Be proud all of you who made this possible. Thank you for everything; the adventure, the skills & knowledge expressed, the fun, the fubars, the fantastic education & entertainment. This video alone deserves an award. Excellent, excellent efforts all 'round. Very well done Iron Trap Garage!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@mechanicsteve2320]

All I can say guys is Wow! Beautiful car. It puts a smile on my face to see that their are still real Craftsman out there such as your self.

[@1936fordcrazy]

Truly amazing the before and after, this is how a t should be done, hope to see it out this summer at the shows

[@olronholleran1310]

I'm always amazed at the quality of your workman ship, It's a gift that few people have. Gramps

[@daleskidmore1685]

When I found IronTrap the Free T was nearly finished and there was too many new things in progress to go back and catch up, so this was a nice vid to watch. You have done an amazing job, she looks fantastic and the level of craftsmanship is second to none. I don't know if you have heard of Bad obsession motorsport, Project Binky, but your's and their channel are my 2 favorite on YT on cars. Keep on keeping on and Happy New Year.

[@patmclean1951]

Dale Skidmore checkout cold war motors as well. Another fantastic channel!!

[@daleskidmore1685]

@@patmclean1951 Cheers Pat, I will.

[@elkoposo686]

@@patmclean1951 I second that. Great efforts & good fun by all involved.

[@mistyman591]

Sweet! A ton of work was well worth it.i love the sound of that flat head

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrJkeefer]

Holy 💩 Mike, an unbelievably incredible 20 minutes!! Great selection of video from probably 600 hours of footage. I have an idea brewing...🤔

[@tommycato6368]

Apart from the great craftsmanship I always get so relaxed being in that garage of yours. Have a great 2020 guys!

[@HanstheTraffer]

Wow what an artist. Craftsman, artist, engineer. Very Very cool. BUT....I just noticed how cool your hat is. DUDE, where can I get a hat like that?

[@jimcrowell5093]

That has to be one of the coolrst builds I've ever watched felt like i was there right with you all tools and yalent in hand that was amazing built to the hilt tight and right loved every thing about it at 70yrs old now that ride brings back everything a hot rod was to me my dream ride😍❤😉 one of those and a 57 T-Bird. Maybe a Vincent Black shadow what more coulda fella want well maybe a young Stevie Nicks😍😂😁✌

[@markanthonymarla]

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh ''' WOW '' THE INTERIOR IS BEAST '' !!!!!! .. GREAT CHOICE AWESOME TASTE... TOTALLY CLASSIC ... I WANT ONE .. ACTUALLY THIS ONE .... LOL .... WOW !! ... DAMN THAT IS ALL FREE HAND .... NO STENCILS NOW THAT IS OLD SCHOOL ARTISTY ... BEAUTIFUL WHAT '' NO '' RUMBLE SEAT SHUCKS ...

[@stevescott9721]

Awesome montage. Great video to start the new year. You guys inspire me to get off my butt and get out in the shop. Keep em coming. Fan for life. Thanks.

[@MrStacy1974]

Watching this montage makes the "free-t" look like it was a piece of cake. Those of us that watched the build series know better, nice job and I hope Ya'll can enjoy it for many years to come!

[@dennisc.1189]

It is amazing to see the time-lapse on the Free-Tee Hot Rod build it really showed all of the hard work that was put in on it. Just one thang to add I would love to see Free-Tee go down the road once the weather clears up.

[@charlesherrick7400]

One of your top 5 videos of all time. Great start for 2020.

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

Thank you for sharing! When you first started on the Ford Free Tee, I thought it was to be a build without Ford components so I didn't follow it, but she is a work of art!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Build without Ford components? You jumped ship way too quick haha. Thanks for watching!

[@jongolliher3806]

hahaha instead of "Ford Free Tee" it was "Free Ford Tee". What a beauty it is and has "Traditional Hot Rod" all over it. Matt is not only a great builder but also has a great eye for traditiona hot rods the way we built them back in the day. Way to go Matt!

[@bricehatch1943]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!!! ( Great editing Mike , love it!!! PERFECT).😎

[@MrJrbryan]

great work, great video, master fabricators with a vision...thanks

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Build a complete Hot Rod in 20 minutes? They do that on TV, all the time! Lol. Thanks for showings us how hard....and fun, it really is! Happy 2020! Tony B

[@onehotpinto]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. It's mind boggling the amount of man hours that go into a project like this and it is hard to grasp it until you see a video such as this. I'm curious what the final tally is on the "Free-T". Keep up the excellent work, am anxiously waiting the completion of your next project.

[@mrblanche]

The definition of "free" in this context is subject to interpretation, I guess. But a gorgeous piece of work I would be proud to drive, nonetheless.

[@ArgentPure]

Amazing work! And to think you built her from the ground up in only 20 minutes! Very impressive!

[@Shot_Gunner]

That’s a nice welders helmet. What model is that? I want one. Thanks. 😎

[@Flatheadkustoms]

Have really enjoyed watching the progress from start to finish, you’ve built a bad ass little hot rod there Matt well done 👍🏻. Keep those videos coming they’re an inspiration that has got me back in the shed working on rebuilding the motor in my 50 Pontiac 🤘🏻

[@rickteegarden5763]

Such a great build, your assortment of skills is amazing. Well done!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much!

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

You nailed the look and feel of a V8-T.

[@johnpaquin8041]

I still want to see a video off it running and you driving it around and driving down the road some were. I do hope that for you this will become a driver knot some trailer Queen or just a show car yes show yes take very good care it knot beat it up but drive it what good is if you can drive it cars are made to be driven

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’ll get driven.

[@westsideflyer7559]

Metal work skills are the key. Hiring all of the metal work done would be... $10K+?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Good thing we didn’t pay for it and could do it ourselves!

[@westsideflyer7559]

@@IronTrapGarage Yes. I know tinkerers who have regular jobs who have built beautiful rods the they never could have paid someone to build for them. All hail the do-it-yourselfer!

[@RichieCat4223]

What I like about this video is for people who just found you. Don't maybe understand Hot Rodding or just curious in what it takes to do a project. Thumbs up as always. 👍👍👍

[@wildbutterflytiedye]

Soooooo much nicer than the played out rat rod look

[@davidwildridge8080]

After a 💩 ton of work, the payoff moment @19:44 . Listen to the music! Well done!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewamador2214]

Some of the very best sheet metal fabrication I've ever seen!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Man that car is bad ass! But, as a flat rate mechanic myself I have to say labor isn’t free. lol

[@jezza159]

Hi guys awesome project congratulations on a fantastic job. Great skills just love it. Happy New Year to all. Jeremy Downunder.

[@johnwhitley2898]

👍 That is a great build Bro! Kudos to you for evolving to here! Then, you fired up the Flattie! Yeah, baby!

[@doncuddihee8137]

"Wow that was a big project." "Hear that?....... so solid." It was a heavy metal pleasure to watch this "Free T in 20 min." vid. Matt is the super-best of all old- school hot-rod craftsmen!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha those little clips are funny to watch for me! Those little victories help you get through a long project! Thanks for watching!

[@baileynick9803]

Thank you for brightening up new year day guys . Happy 2020 😎👍

[@semperfi5861]

Absolutely love the look of this car! One of my favorites, for sure! 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

[@jimhartland1939]

Nice vid and closure to the build. How about next one be of all the out takes and f♡€|< ups. Happy New Year all

[@markmccabe934]

Hey Matt it turned out awesome but about how many man hours in this project? How much in raw steel? I know you had a ton of parts laying around... I'm amazed you didn't have a better body laying around. Personally i can't afford your free Ford T...! LOL...!

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

A permanent record of craftsmanship and hard work. I like other viewers forgot what you started with !

[@dkcarroll13]

This video is badass!!!

[@JamesCouch777]

It takes a real craftsman to do what you guys do. 👍👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@jackhaller5189]

What a fantastic way to start out the new year! That “little car” is a BIG FREAKING SUCCESS !!! Thank you for bringing us along.

[@blaisesudderth6711]

EDUCATION through ENTERTAINMENT. You have demonstrated several aspects of an ULTIMATE build, but for me the pinnacle was the replacement of the wood frame with the square tubing. We have 25 pre-1950 cars in our collection, 1 of those is a 1938 Packard Hearse. From the "A" pillar back, the body framework is wood with sheet metal attached to the wood with tacks. The lower ½ of the "A" pillars and 4 side doors' wood structure desperately needs replacing. We have learned a lot, addressing the replacement of wood with metal. Thank you for taking us along on this educational journey. Just an insignificant thought - I am here to learn from you. I, personally, would like more point by point 1-sided conversation and less time listening to very good music.

[@gordonstroup1741]

That was "OUTSTANDING"! The editing, the music and the end product. Great job Matt & guys, great job! "HAPPY NEW YEAR"! Can't wait to see what y'all do this year. But with your track record, I'm sure that you won't disappoint. Have a good one.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching Gordon!

[@peterbellwood5412]

Wow , you've built a truly beautiful traditional-style hot rod . Thank you for making these videos for us , too . However I'm more than a little saddened about the sheer amount of bad vibes flying around here . I hope it doesn't get to you too much fellas . Rise above when you can . Good vibes from a poorly old guy in UK . Major respect . Pete

[@customowing]

Watching this video of you guys building ball the welding going I could sware I could smell that O zone smell youi get from all that welding, And you get watch this car come to life, I always love the T roadsters I had glass 23 T bucket I put together from part from a wreaked car 30 Chevy boxed frame Pontiac Fire bird rear end. home built wooden pick up bed, Small block Chevy V8 power glide trans, I never finished the car had to sell it to support my family, wasn't happy with way tha radiator was higher the the cowl but did get to see it finished and on the road. Well I did do most of the work. it didn't come close to what your doing but was fun putting together. Your T looks great.

[@armandotobias6492]

VERY PERFECT, VERY HARD WORK, VERY NOSTÁLGIC. GOOD WORK, LIKE TO SEE. GREETINGS FROM PORTUGAL🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@thirstynardo4775]

Anyone have any suggestions for engines and tranny for a 29 Ford Model A tudor on a 32 chassis? I have all the fenders, grill, hood. Original glass and wiper. But I want it to be a street rod that I can daily drive. I wanna leave work on Friday spinning the tires ...

[@raychambers3646]

They can't build this car ! Why?easy they don't have beards .just joking,nice build ,good vid, cheers from UK.

[@wargodsix]

I wish I had the resources to build one myself I want like 100 year old tho I was looking at imports like bengatti have basically same shapes but I want American/Canadian as I’m Canadian so drive train needs to be American/Canadian

[@michaelguinn5736]

Afternoon Matt, I remember this video when you first recorded it, man, y'all have come a long ways in a short amount of time...

[@davidfinkelstein5441]

First off what you guys did is nothing short of fabulous. You might want to change the name to almost free t. What you didn't include in the cost was all your skill in converting flat stock into body parts. The machinery you have at hand and your ability makes this project look easy and I know it was not. Again what a great job you did taking scrap and turning it into a real gem!

[@321-Gone]

Wow. Amazing video to start 2020. Love a well done tin lizzy.

[@juanbarturen2726]

I love it. A want to build a rolling chassis like the one you built for Speedway. Do you have a front suspention for sale? You have an E mail ? What song is that at the begining?

[@MrT01582]

I love that build .....need to win the lottery to get one built similar here in the 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@thesquatch2493]

Car turned out amazing !

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much!

[@myMotoring]

so much for "You can have any color you want..."

[@Woagoo]

"...as long as it was black"

[@Jason-oz6tk]

How much does it cost normally not something this nice to build but straight up rat rod with used salvageable parts from a junkyard or swap meet? Seems interesting!

[@Horacio-Lorenzo]

Hi guys, beautiful work, many hours of effort and sacrifice invested in finishing a work of art of mechanics, as I always tell you I speak Latin Spanish and I understand very little of what they say in the videos but it is exciting to see them work giving signature to Every piece of sheet metal, with a lot of neatness and passion for what you do, I hope I have not bored you with my comment and I hope that the Google translator manages to translate correctly what I wanted to express. I send you a big hug and many blessings for you and your families In this 2020 that has just begun, his friend from Argentina.

[@anthonysilbernagel8731]

At some point you had to buy everything you used in your build . So don’t call it a free ,T it’s not . Sure it was all left over parts from other builds but you paid for those too . Further more all that tube used cost money as well . That drop front axel most likely wasn’t a left over . And one and one .

[@christiandekok8856]

This is the kid of car that pops to mind when I hear the words "Hot Rod."

[@joedyer8824]

Very nice job on the t. Is your shop your full time job or do you work doing something else if it's working in the shop that's mint, what better way to make a living doing what you love my hats off to you

[@richm.6220]

I'm an old hot rodder all most 80 love your make anything work mindset can't do too much stuff anymore living in an Apt complex you remind myself in the 60's I look forward to watching you next video.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@munched55]

Luscious engine song. Stunning over-all build. A dream ride for anybody.

[@mustangboss1246]

You guys made more work for yourself lol. I would of not cut the body up and just dropped it 9n the frame 😂

[@johnpaquin8041]

One of my dad's truck was a 1226 laribe at that time there were know to be only 4 left in the world. And even as so rare of a truck my dad drove it but he would load and use it as truck he hauled the tents to the show's for his old car club some would thingk that he was nuts to haul stiff with a truck so rare but he would tell them that rare or not that it was still a truck and was made to haul loads and he wanted to use as a truck as this is what it was made to do and when he would haul a load with it he would do his best knot to beat it up but he would load haul with and use as truck as this is what it was made to do

[@frankjones4950]

Thanks Matt. Really makes you appreciate the work that went into the build. And that flatty sounds incredible. Can't wait to hear it live

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

when i read 'free' in the title i assumed it referred to it being a roadster giving you extra breeze and freedom to the model t

[@normansuttorp2154]

Awesome.

[@j1m3by]

Awesome! Since it was all free for you... are you giving it away to one of your viewers who leaves a comment here?

[@tertessa]

It may be free... but your time and experience is worth thousands$$$ fantastic work 👍

[@Baribrotzer]

A really nice traditional rod. I wouldn't really want it - it's not too practical - but damn, it is well done.

[@DaBoogie049]

You can be proud of it, it's perfect in every way

[@brianellman]

Wow. Wow. and wow that was so much fun to watch. and hard work. nothing worth having is easy.

[@patmclean1951]

This is a fantastic compilation video! LOVE it!!

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

Only in America, we love our cars. Great job!

[@MindRiot395th]

Beautiful work gentlemen!

[@SbMini79]

Well done the Free T is a thing of beauty and sounds amazing!

[@anthonykent7983]

Awesome twenty minute fast forward Free T new year recaps of the prettiest car on KZbin. Great stuff thanks for taking the time and putting this video together guys.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@johndownie9385]

How much did it really cost...a hella ofa lotta work in that meana machina

[@N-Scale]

That thing is SUPER COOL and if it ever needs a foster home , I am Here. Happy New Year !

[@marioa1272]

This was awesome video Matt! It just blows my mind about how much work you put into project. Showing all the skills you and your friends have . The editing and the music was great ,I really enjoyed this, a great job 👨‍🔧.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much for watching Mario!

[@inaford30]

About that music, what's the song? I know it but can't place it.

[@jrwilson2347]

The work you did on that tranns tunnel is a work of art... Nice!

[@EddyJean-claude]

Can we make aure the t-shirt stays OVER the pants.

[@juanbarturen2726]

beginning? Would love to have you as my next door neighbor.

[@stephencudaback4548]

Love the free t what a good looking car from steve c from state Oregon

[@TrueNorthModels]

Good replay of the build, but, for a Free T, what was the final cost? Everything was going good on the costs until it morphed into this beauty. Cheers

[@IronTrapGarage]

Around $5k and that was just on the engine machine work and upholstery job.

[@spencersand2754]

Wow that’s amazing you literally built that from nothing

[@tybriggs9880]

Must have already had a roll of white vinyl because. Dam

[@jandatv27]

I am entirely new to the world of hot rods and this is such a GORGEOUS build, what on earth are those cool art deco gauges??? Some research brings me to M.M.G.& E but I'm struggling to find anything more on them. What are they originally off of?

[@IronTrapGarage]

1937 Nash Lafayette gauges. Thanks for watching!

[@irocjared]

Definitely took a lot longer than 20 minutes to build this.

[@loadmaster44]

Nice job. What are the gauges from a Chrysler?

[@jeanettestith7997]

i'd sure love to see you driving it