Buying a Missouri Dirt Racers Lifetime Collection!!

Recently we were contacted by Brian about his dad's lifetime collection of hot rodding and dirt racing parts. Brian's father Leeland, balanced engines for a living and was an big part of the dirt racing community in his area. Leeland also did some racing for some other car owners, and in his own Roadster racer many years ago. Matt and Mike work with the help of the family to load up the 26' box truck with as many parts as they could save. There were a ton of mechanical parts that we were able to save and pass onto other hot rodders!!
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[@dentech4710]

Felt sad for the old man watching a big part of his life leaving. I bet he knew every single part and the history of that part.

[@michaelguinn5736]

The stories that ole boy had would be great to hear, but as you mentioned, as those parts were being loaded, I can only imagine how he felt.

[@D4VE26]

Id feel more happy that theyre being sorted and going to the right places and hopefully getting some good money rather than the family have to do it when hes gone n cant say whats what....

[@dwaynebenjamin1089]

I'll bet he's glad to let it go to you rather then to scrap .

[@Marshal_6]

@ 22`15" A penny for your thoughts Sir....

[@curbmassa]

@@Marshal_6 I'll bet it was about a hot summer night in '62 when he finally took the flag and celebrated with the boys with pizza and beer in some roadhouse on the way home with Patsy Cline on the jukebox. That's my story and he's stickin' to it.

[@charlesherrick7400]

When it comes to motorcycle parts, Wheels In Time used to lead the pack... When it comes to early car parts, Iron Trap now leads the pack.

[@DuckReach432]

You asked for a favourite from what we saw - I'm going to say the inline six. Sixes are under-rated and I'd love to see you find a home for it in a future build.

[@jamesdamron2065]

Truck 6 ,,292 s will smoke the hottest flathead,,they had power

[@swagmanexplores7472]

I was given a good going one years ago, went out to collect it from a farm two weeks later and someone had beaten me to it ! We never did find out where it went

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Thanks for the shoutout Matt I appreciate it!

[@Mercmad]

Track Roadster....yummmm!

[@Jemini553]

A pirates' hoard very cool

[@2duser2]

I cannot pick a favorite rescued part. I also can't help but think about all the stashes like that that just sit around and rot. Glad people like you guys are able to reclaim some of it.

[@rayrayadkins6178]

The favorite thing I like seeing was y'all loading that race car up I would love to see you put that thing together Matt and seeing it run again on the street

[@1954shadow]

Your warehouse is now looking like a page out of an old, J.C. Whitney catalog.

[@davidnelson6893]

HAH

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt & Mike!! Y'all are lucky you had those southern boy's to help with loading...looks like alot of great stuff!! Be safe, God Bless!!

[@jimmygarner696]

With my racing history...it was fun to watch...glad to see the stuff get used again...bitter sweet for the owner.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Better saved and preserved than scrapped!

[@dalemarshall4878]

"This is such bullshit" lmao!! Couldn't agree more about winter. Such a great collection of parts. Looking forward to the reveal. Thanks guys!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha we were so mad!

[@robertjean659]

Sad to watch these old timers selling up there collections/hobbies after a lifetime. But all going to a good home with Irontrap. These are the best vids to watch for me. Watching this from Thailand where it is 35 deg today. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Robert! We’re just trying to recycle this stuff and keep it out of the scrap yards!

[@jakleo337]

At 9:17 that minibike on the right is a Rupp Roadmaster. Quite a valuable little item.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Good thing you had all those hefty, corn-fed 🌽 Missouri boys to help you out. Great find!

[@dombutler7685]

My favorite thing was Matt's new track T roadster project!!

[@mikeherrschaft7167]

What a Haul! It's wearin' me out just watching you guy's load! Good thing saving history!

[@hotdogbri]

One mans Junk is another mans Gold.. Great Vid LOOKED COLD on the Drive home

[@johnthiel7422]

Crazy pick. Takes me back to my youth nosing around old barns, checking out old cars in different states of disrepair. Man I'm envious...

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s so fun!

[@Ecosse57]

without question when i saw that t racer my heart leapt! i hope whoever buys it does its history justice. my hat's off to the old gent and his legacy.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s not for sale 🤫

[@johnelliott7375]

Glad you are saving some of these things.

[@Pedroisanickname]

Have you looked into freight brokers? Sometimes you can get a sweet deal with an empty truck heading eastbound. Just a thought. Thanks for taking us along!

[@johnbuckley2182]

Thanks for letting us come along. My favourite part was the race car. I can see that coming back to life.

[@albegt98]

good job guys ...... see all that material put aside with a lot of reason to be reused is beautiful, congratulations to you 👍

[@johnelliott7375]

Looking forward to seeing your new video and project. God bless and keep safe. Enjoy your day.

[@guywerry6614]

I feel your pain about the storm. Here in northern Canada we have had INCREDIBLE amounts of snow this year!

[@plumbcrazy375]

I'm sure the old man is happy to see his treasure is going to someone who knows what to do with it

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes for sure

[@kenpecora7526]

Just another day in the life of Mike and Matt.

[@MF-rn5os]

I liked the car you got. I am looking forward to seeing the bounty video

[@TimothyKepner]

Great find guys I would sure like to have that Turtle Deck "T" . I would love to see all the speed stuff you got and also what you left behind.. I was watching this and thinking of all the stuff I could build with it. Thanks for taking us along

[@ryand.8176]

Another great adventure for you guys! Those pit bikes are way cool and your smile said they didn’t have to twist very hard!😁 There is still a lot of those kinds of places out here.✊

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha yea we couldn’t resist!

[@ryand.8176]

@@IronTrapGarage I never can either!😆

[@kapekodbob]

I just don't know how you can go thru and pic out what is good etc. Good for you. Drooling.

[@hankhessig6586]

😎pretty rad tri p fellas

[@bluedog373]

Your future is set. You are the King of Old Ford Parts.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha just trying to be an over-achiever!

[@charlesmoxley739]

Matt to give an idea how close i lived growing up at the 23 min mark where you were loading your truck looking on past you though the trees the next property was my parents what's there now is a double wide trailer and a shop they tore down the old farmhouse about 5 years ago lots of good memorys growing up there thanks for posting all of this

[@IronTrapGarage]

That’s crazy!

[@charlesmoxley739]

@@IronTrapGarage I haven't shut up all day lol i have talked to my old boss several times today i had forgotten one of lelands flathead buddies from way back His name was Harold Thompson like i said earlier those who knew are getting way fewer I should have mentioned that i moved away from down there after a messy divorce Im not to far away though i am also working on a couple of sources besides me for pictures shame i lost my older brother leslie he had boxes of pictures old posters race programs ect he could tell you who won where they finished sadly he passed in 12 with all his things in storage and i was unable to remove them Peace

[@johnkranz4004]

Wow some life time Collection of good’s Nice T roadster

[@johnjackett3138]

Ya....winter sucks...nice haul though

[@dad44139]

The rod is so cool, love it

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Matt and Mike another great find! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@dionrau5580]

In his 80s , he's been hot rodding since the beginning..

[@hotrodZack1948]

You guys are living the life. I can’t believe you’ve found so many 32s in the wild.

[@patricksmith4622]

Crazy amount of stuff

[@richardlees778]

Nice job cool looking car

[@willymccoy3427]

My favorite?? The straight six engine stuff!

[@davidschwarmsr6866]

I liked the t-roadster, always wanted one, good for you!!

[@kiwijeff3964]

Woo hoo, keeping the wheels turning, so to speak. I know early Ford's, but I can always learn things I didn't know, like the 32-4 front spring being curved side to side. Great stuff guys, I hope the seller is happy in the knowledge that the parts will get used and appreciated.

[@rogervillela8241]

I need to get back to hunting the Texas back roads again soon .

[@nweisbond]

OMG! What a find....a true treasure trove of American History. Your guy's ability to identify 80-100 year old rusty parts, by just a cursory view never ceases to amaze me!

[@andymasters7029]

Harder and harder to find places like this...Take everything you guys can use....💪💪💪💪💪👀

[@henrywheeler5661]

A man is northeast Oklahoma has desperately been looking for a 32 chevy 5 window race car body que sera sera!!

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Matt & Mike Had I known you were going to be so close I would have traveled the few hour trip to meet you and probably be in the way. This was a great find ! So much stuff, so little space to put it in. Such a fun ride home. Thanx fur taking us along. Stay Warm, Be Safe & Well

[@leoncolyer9420]

I like the 32 Chevy coupe 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 nice to see parts being saved 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 FROM DOWNUNDER Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@johnelliott7375]

I could imagine how hard it is for him to see it go but he also has a little satisfaction seeing it go to be used what it was intended for. Plus I think he kinda liked telling them about the pieces and what was the issues with them when they were able to spend a minute to talk to him.

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

The turtle deck T Hot Rod Racer my favorite

[@stephenhammer7357]

when people love what you do, they want you to have these parts you are special for these cars

[@jeffchecchio5026]

Great video. I love when you guys go on these journeys. Tons of cool stuff

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

My favorite pick is the T! Haha I tried to buy it but he didn’t want to sell it individually

[@stevemonkey6666]

For all the hard work you put into this, you deserve your success

[@handyhippie6548]

digging through an 80 year old hot rodder and racer's horde. you guys are just the luckiest people on the planet aren't you.

[@jongolliher4280]

Wow Matt, you have such a talent for finding the neatest and rare project cars. That T track roadster with the Ford 6 flathead with such a great nose is one great find! My dad took me regularely to watch them race in the Midwest 1947 until 1954, when he started racing. He took me to the pits several times to see the cars and sit in some. What a treat that was for a 5-year-old kid! Those cars were really popular in California and the midwest. The Granatellis began racing them in Chicago and had a speed shop selling their own Grancor speed equipment. Many Indy drivers got their start in those cars. See the movie "Big Wheel". That should really be a fun build that lots of old timers like me will certainly enjoy! Many thanks for the great videos and all the best to you guys!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@reneevolk3515]

Hey Matt and Mike, that old race car was cool...Ralph

[@RemodNC]

Saw the preview on insta,,,freaked over the Turtledeck T,, jumped to Utube, and,,,holy crap,,,a steel Track T nose,,,,ahhhh the dreams!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea we’re very excited to get to resurrect it!

[@williamcoiner6019]

great for you guys to get this stuff and share it

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

It’s amazing how many pockets of collectible parts are still around, just for the picking. For my hobby, this was happening in the nineties…

[@keithwallington4966]

Wow theres going to be lots of happy guys out there haveing seen the parts they need well done you guys

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Excellent video guys. I didn’t envy your ride home tho. Glad you made it safe.⛄️

[@micregil]

Cool roadster with a turtle deck, wish I could put my hands on that but I ain't got no money.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Don’t worry it isn’t for sale

[@swagmanexplores7472]

As always great content, fascinating subject and cool theme music 👍

[@jeffhoagland3340]

Too bad it's southern MO, would be cool to meet you guys! Pretty country down there though.

[@garycook2355]

Cooool! a 50's-60's track roadster. They were a low bucks way to get into racing. especially in southern California. It wasn't much of a stretch to turn your street roadster or lakester into a track roadster and go racing. there were dirt oval and asphalt tracks that had classes for those kinds of cars. It looks like you found a lot of vintage speed equipment also, double cool. I am looking forward to the unpacking and see what goodies you find.

[@chloesodomire6505]

What a score....I wish you guys weren't so far away....as I am in Wisconsin.....is that a 29 or 30 coupe?

[@IronTrapGarage]

32-Chevy

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

All I can say is....... love it ty Steve

[@alkennedy1124]

Hay I’m still looking for a 55 Chevy 2or4 door roller, I’m right up the road from Gene , nice 👍 I have lived in southeast mo, East Prairie and Charleston, if you go near them go and eat at the world famous landberts cafe, look it up, hand made giant rolls hand thrown to you at your table, and big pots of condaments , nice thanks BigAl California I’m the tow mater guy, kool thanks BigAl California.

[@fredaster2907]

nice old parts and flathead

[@drewpierce2273]

It's a very nice haul and probably more left behind you someone could use.

[@pinwizz69]

Awesome score Matt and Mike, looked like you had a fun slightly white blurry trip home thru that storm the went from Miami all the way up to Maine. Lovely time to travel. It'll be interesting watching Mike catalog all the stuff you guys bought. Hopefully, a couple builds will result.

[@screwthecrewofpoliticians8921]

That's a hoard of stuff, you guy have hit the big time.

[@JML1955GMC]

Very cool, love watching you digging through pile of stuff and finding treasures.

[@thomasbaker9332]

Quite the adventure :)

[@osmoahma]

Most likely best vid so far 👍🏻. Im sucker for old non-drag racers, thats why.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@osmoahma]

@@IronTrapGarage I try to watch em all the day you post em up, sir. Keep it up 🍻

[@swagmanexplores7472]

My favourite was the chopped ‘32 grille. I would never have the courage to do that to stock parts these days so I guess that makes it unique !

[@stevewalden3814]

So nice - I watched it twice!

[@robertsummers5246]

I love these adventures and that you take us along. Looks like you could have filled two trucks!

[@jimschafer9196]

I would say the racer and the engine (what ever that is), looking forward to the unpacking reveal.

[@dwaynebenjamin1089]

Nice job guys .lots of stuff. I want to help . You guys are lucky!!

[@chuckb9867]

I think Zach deserves a big shout- out Warriors score again I think I heard 6-cylinder something inline 6 like to know if it's Ford or Chevy

[@stephencudaback4548]

The last motor off the tractor and the race car and love the other parts from steve c from state Oregon

[@tomdaehler8167]

Oh yeah track T roadster Good score Matt,

[@rickjansen58]

Good eye to spot the 32 Ford rear spring.

[@danielhopfinger8193]

Wow, Mike’s going to be busy with all that new inventory,

[@mrnobody6573]

Too bad you didn`t get the 32 Chevy coupe body. That was the best find in the pile. The deuce frame & rear spring was the 2nd best find.

[@murdoc6501]

Another great haul!

[@johnbeyl3892]

I'm always concerned about good stuff left behind. Hopefully it finds a good home and doesn't get scrapped. Good salvage parts are getting hard to find.

[@nickhoek2879]

The T is so rad

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea we’re pumped!

[@nferraro222]

Wow. Nice haul! Some of those axles looked really heavy - almost like full-floaters. Maybe Ford truck axles swapped into the racers to take higher HP?

[@tomcummings655]

the full floater 3/4 ton wide five hubs were the standard for years-aluminum copies of them are still used today in nearly all the dirt late model stock cars out there!To put together an early Halibrand Champ rear end you need two ford 3/4 ton left side housings.The champ rear was the big brother to the fairly weak V-8 Quick change that all the rodders want now

[@_Peremalfait]

I see that you picked up a couple straight sixes. Interesting.

[@queencityclassics4268]

You’re in my neck of the woods. I wish more people here were into hot rods. It’s just Chevy mussel cars here and the only Ford hot rods running around have Chevy 350s in them 🤮. Me personally I love the old flat head v8s and the old in-line 6.

[@SladeM.]

the T was my fav.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Holy Smokes! Geez! You guys bound to have a warehouse full of stuff now after this haul! Oooo-weeee! Awesome! Haha, Matt’s like a kid in a candy store with that stuff! Haha

[@IronTrapGarage]

We’re trying to fill it up!

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@IronTrapGarage - Hahahahaha, I hear you bud! No doubt! Haha, rock on 🤘!

[@kurtludwig6962]

Crazy trip