Cadillac Powered 1938 Ford Moves For First Time In Over 50 Years!!

[@chuckschultz7028]

I appreciate the "classic journalism" of telling us your goal, showing the work, and then summarizing the progress made. No fake drama or deadlines.

[@darrelldormer5842]

Suggestion what about same color blue satin paint job not so perfect what are you thinking

[@WoodyWorkshop-31A]

If you guys are still doing podcasts, do one on Steve. We would love to know more about his automotive background and his experience with "fun" cars.

[@shanewright6958]

Sounds good 👍👍

[@nederpiet]

Steve's a GM-guy. So this Caddy engine is right up his alley.

[@sogdal1]

Hearing a motor fire for the first time never gets old.😄

[@williamoneal2763]

Matt..Steve is one handy shop guy. I am finding that I would like to see him in more in your videos. How about giving him more video time on the projects you give him? Every shop needs a good working Steve and he is a keeper.

[@williamoneal2763]

You and Steve work well together and provide interest to your projects. 😊

[@williamoneal2763]

Those skirts make car look lower, faster and more streamline. I like it ! ❤ 😊

[@supernovaVII]

Love your channel content! Don’t know if other viewers have noticed, but I really like the way you guys work together and the excellent teamwork you all exhibit. Seems like a really nice working environment that you have created, and your results certainly reflect the talent and dedication of the team.

[@409adamc9]

I don’t like skirts - now I love skirts! Wow the car looks fantastic.

[@murdoc6501]

Skirts are awesome! Really sets the look and the bead at the bottom is a nice touch! Seeing her roll under power is inspiring! Go Iron Trap, keep moving forward!

[@richardsiddon610]

Big improvement with the skirts..the engine sounds great too..🙂

[@charlesyoung7436]

Gotta love the burbling idle of that Big Daddy Caddy.

[@barryhickman6911]

This car is taking shape so beautifully, I love it! Great job Matt and and Steve! Looking forward to seeing this go down the road it the spring!

[@Ecosse57]

nice gas pedal, boyd conddington! seriously though... the skirts look really awesome and i love this project. can't wait to see this develop.

[@terry3665]

Hahahaha I thought the same thing, I would have thought a simple spoon pedal would be way more correct!

[@patjohnson3100]

I dont care for fender skirts, and prefer the open wheel look, but I have to say that your fender skirt treatment really gives this 38 a retro rod look. It's very effective and adds a lot to the look you're looking for. Nice job making the new floorboards. They look good and solid. Really fun to see the engine fire up.

[@loosebruce6637]

From New England to Death Valley, Sure don't miss the snow (white $hit & salt) on the roads. Much empathy for You guys. Keep up the good work.

[@franknizer613]

Old school Fordillac! I love it.

[@robbh.6505]

Now there is a term I haven't heard in a long time! The skirts and return -to- stock headlights really will help with the post-war, early custom theme. Although the after-market seal beam lights promoted improved lighting for dark, back country roads, they were fugly at best! Funny how our tastes change w/ time and age. The later Merc. wheel would have been a popular choice back in the day, (and a Grant wheel in the '60s), but I think the '38-39 banjo wheel is hard to beat today....

[@JimFowler-zk2zi]

So glad to hear you are going to take this car to paint! It is such a beau.

[@Ecosse57]

same here.

[@williamoneal2763]

As is said..”It is a diamond in the ruff”.

[@lindaalexander7105]

You're so fortunate to have Steve! The car looks great.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Matt and Steve for the update on the '38 Ford ! It's really looking good !

[@rolandtb3]

The skirts with tapered upward sloping edge looks great. Would be neat if similar profile added to front fenders. The wind steering wheel is a step up. Drives forward and backward. Well done Steve on the pedals' mount, brackets, cables and toe boards. Progressing nicely.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Ah a Cadillac V-8 . Happy that You are keeping the body the way it should look .

[@alseidel5622]

Just one word:SWEET. Another word for Steve: what a great sidekick.

[@richardwirt3193]

The skirts look great on it and I like your idea of continuing the Bead from the skirts to the lower part of the front fenders would look great oh and Steve does great work you are lucky to have him and I get the feeling you have known him for years

[@richardchalmers5163]

Looking great, definitely calls out for a good paint job !

[@KubotaManDan]

Wow progress, I like the skirts, they'll look even better once there's paint added. ITG really hit the lottery with the addition of Steve and all his skills he brings to the build!

[@richb419]

Hi I've always liked the wire steering wheel far better than the molded ones

[@bladerunner6282]

ya, not sure i regard the swap as an improvement.

[@michaelgillespie1206]

Definitely need to lose that steering wheel and go back to the banjo.

[@williamoneal2763]

@@michaelgillespie1206 I like the banjo wheel better too.

[@randomyank7777]

Those skirts really change the look up . Nice to see all of that hard work paying off in an easy start up , & the car moving under it's own power . Steve has proven himself to be a real asset to the Iron Trap Garage . I love the sound of that old Caddy engine , she has some snot to her . This one is going to be a great first drive car . I can't tell for sure , but I think this car loves you guys more for the way you put it back to the original way it would have been most happy , as an American hot rod . Some brakes , cooling system , & generator , this car is going to be a solid runner . Dual exhaust to breathe the engine , & she aught to be quite the cruiser . I'm really loving this 38 convertible ! Rock on , ITG ! Great work , Matt , Mike , Steve , & Moon Dog !

[@lonniearnold1109]

I love the white firewall but it seems to be missing something. Maybe a little pin stripping will break up all the white. That is something that was also done in the 50's.

[@RMcDuffee55]

Every time I see this car I am struck by how the upholstery has survived. I wish I lived closer so I could come over and wash the windshield (LOL). Caddy sounds great. Car sits nice.

[@studebrazil2276]

Amazing job! You got a very god partner in there! Steve is great!

[@tomlappin9657]

Shirts give it that custom low ride look . Waitting to see a "test drive " on the road .

[@JONMEREDITH]

MARVELOUS video! Great progress! I really like the fender skirts, too! I am thrilled to see Steve "kickin' ass! That '38 with the Cadillac engine is awesome! Thanks for another video!!

[@billywird]

Yeah, you know as a youngster following these hot rods this was a common swap known as a "Fordillac" and I completely forgot about that until this car build came along. Of course, you can be sure when the engine is cranked over because there is the missing of the distinct Ford starter sound that there is another engine in place of the original flathead.

[@marydickson5871]

Skirts, headlights, toe-boards. Looking really good.

[@SeanDonohue-d6c]

The skirts look great, I would agree about the detail up front behind the front tire on the fender to carry the look through the car. When you get around to finishing the car up, pay attention to the head light buckets, behind the lens. With the current paint, it kills the look of the lenses. They need either color match or chrome paint behind them. The lenses don't quite look right at this time.

[@driver1421]

I like that engine block color, that might be a good look on the dash.

[@PaulDilorenzo-c7c]

Liking the fender skirts caddy sounds wicked good job guys

[@chrisclark4813]

Another great video. Moving cars, big issue for the lucky guys with loads of cars, but................ Lateral thinking, what about winches, say 4, lined up with your bays and a pulley system. Now there's a project ! Love as always, Reading England.

[@hdvette64]

I love the look, maybe some Appleton spots

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Good stuff. It’s coming along nicely.😊

[@petercavanaugh6510]

Nice job guys looks great. Two things: one I appreciate you utilizing "classic" steering wheels! I absolutely hate when someone makes a cool hot rod then put on these Fing ugly modern "custom" steering wheels. I love the vintage look of the dash and interior and prefer that style. Second as an owner of a classic sailboat I'd recommend that you coat those floorboards (especially the edges) with West Marine epoxy. Doing so will prevent water being drawn into the wood which will eventually cause the ply to separate.

[@mattomon1045]

Steve you do great work

[@georgepavich8266]

Man it's really taking shape we did a 37 chevy with a 331 cadillac big tear drop skirts alot of the same issues you guys got going on its going look great all painted and chromed nice ........george the old chevyoligst

[@mitchelpinion1852]

Like the skirts. Liked the old steering wheel better. Mostly I like to watch you and Steve make progress. Looking great.

[@AdamFedeli]

Matt, have you considered chroming the valve covers and the air cleaner ? Bet that would look great with the White firewall.

[@matthewlawson5350]

It's really cool to see how excited Steve gets every time you guy's get one running.

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! Great video!!! The skirts are looking good!!! It looks like Steve is having a good time with the 38!!!!✌️

[@WilliamNast-v1g]

Enjoyed that very much. Thanks guys!

[@brianbarney1885]

Okay, I was not a fan of taildraggers but I do like this one!

[@blainehalley2201]

I love the direction you are going with this car. I suggest you not paint the steering wheel white. The original bone color is awesome. Also, so glad you shared with your viewers how fantastic skirts proper skirts are. Been watching you for awhile. Looking forward to more. Kind regards, We're getting more rain big rains in Santa Cruz. There's some amazing cars here. You'd like it here.😎

[@williamoneal2763]

Come on Matt..that banjo steering wheel just keeps the needed look this car needs to keep. 😂

[@fabulousnip]

That thing starts right up just like my grandma's old Cadillac always did. I'm a 8ba flathead guy, but the old Caddies are sweet.

[@TrendsbySterling]

The car is coming along nicely Matt. Good work done by you and Steve!

[@keithkrause3386]

Great jobs! Once again, coming along real nice, use some exterior wood primer on the floor boards and then the spray can bed liner to seal and protect them. Like that idea with the front fenders to match the skirts too!!

[@57Banjoman]

Cool build guys-Matt you have a good team-guys with skills like Steve has are getting hard to find!

[@MichaelKerr-l5y]

My first car was a 38 so am loving everything about this. Its gunna be one cool ride.

[@williamward7707]

Project is coming along nicely...Great job Steve and Matt....

[@stevensilver1014]

I used fiberglass ones big mistake but they don't look to bad but the metal ones look a lot better.

[@ronwood7040]

Those skirts are awesome I am loving this car. Thumbs up guys. Ron

[@bengone3349]

Great progress Matt, Steve. Looking forward to the next video.

[@dreamchasergarage690]

Not a fan of skirts generally (on girls, sure) but they look just right on that car. Nice call.

[@stephengent9974]

Not personally fond of skirts, but they look OK. I think you need to keep this car and bring it back to the state of a well loved car. Nothing crazy, just a good tidy up

[@jimsavage4296]

That should be a fun rod when it's ready to go. Great work!

[@garyhughes9199]

Skirts are awesome! Seeing this car moving under power is so sweet. Nice work!

[@jimmycomer8665]

Steve is a real asset to the business

[@jeremyswanson2708]

Skirts look awesome, and i like your idea with the bead on the front fenders also.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks!

[@billywird]

What I like about your channel is that you show people how they can fix up one of these cars and have a reliable vehicle that looks period correct and of course this car being modified with an overhead valve engine which would be about normal for the time period of post WWII. In today's times we see what is called a "restomod" which is not really new as this car would be considered that to an extent. One thing that we see here in the addition of the Speedway accelerator setup is that this stuff was not available back when young men were modifying their cars, but this stuff has been made available in today's market because of people seeing this need and responding accordingly. So we have the best of both worlds here and I talk with some people who bash the thinking of today where you get everything from suppliers and just assemble the car, versus those who believe that one should fabricate everything. There is a compromise of course and you have shown that it is sometimes advantageous to drop back and punt and source some things in the interest of time and money. Look forward to this build and watch every segment as you post it. Going to be an awesome build and I do believe you will keep this one for a while, at least until you are financially motivated to part with it.

[@ellwoodblooz]

Proud to be a Reader! 😎👍🍺

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

I was always fascinated by skirts until I owned a car which had them. They were a colossal pain in the butt, when changing tires, storing them, keeping track of where you stored them, etc. etc. They quickly lost their fascination for me.

[@IronTrapGarage]

No need to store them if they’re on the car all the time.

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

@@IronTrapGarage 🙂

[@jamesmailly7990]

I understand the pushing and pulling these vehicles is tough, well … my ‘66 C-20 was getting some stuff done , had to remove starter , hmm 🤔 what to do , went to Harbor Freight and bought a 12 volt , 2000 lb winch , made an attachment for my Mitsubishi mighty max , and Bingo ,now to C-20 could be winched out of the garage, then got a 1/2” eye bolt , anchored it to the floor , used my battery charger in the garage, and made it super easy to move this truck , this whole scenario began by me wanting the headers coated. I have had this heap for 44 years!! Cool old truck , 350/300 horse from a ‘70 Monte Carlo !!!!

[@jasonkoc3997]

Luv how the convertible is turning out . Hopefully the weather will be Nice for the first drive.

[@bladerunner6282]

pleasant to watch videos where there is a clearly stated goal at the start and step my step reach that goal by the end. so many are all over the place. ...a little thought and organization during the editing process and planning stage can go a long way. bravo!

[@danontherun5685]

As many dormant engines you guys get I suggest an oil priming tank that uses compressed air. Simple and cheap.

[@garycamara9955]

Cool car, its progressing well!

[@garyjoens8404]

Love your videos. I’m working on my 1946 Chevy truck that you see in the picture. I like to approach things like you guys do. One step at a time. 👍

[@kurtludwig6962]

Traditions kept👍

[@donhoughton271]

Sounds great .Good job Steve.

[@donames6941]

I hope it was me with the starter tip car is nice skirts make it cool 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markrandall1456]

Hit Rod Jen recently did a beautiful job of pinstriping an air cleaner like yours. Her work on your air cleaner would really set off that refreshed engine. Getting it started is always a thrill. Thanks for the fun.

[@87mini]

I was thinking the same thing - she could pinstripe the air cleaner and paint the "Cadillac" script on the valve covers in the same white as the firewall. That would really jump!

[@robertsummers5246]

Great video car is looking good. Didn’t start out as one of my favorites but is becoming one! Thanks for the content.

[@RichieCat4223]

24:04 Look it's Steve's twin driving the car for the first time.

[@williamoneal2763]

Nope..Steve has no twin..he is an original.

[@williamoneal2763]

No..Steve is his own man.

[@williamworden3597]

Luke.....I mean Matt....you've crossed over to the street rod (billet) side.....no, really it's looking good. Glad you used the 50-51 accessory wheel. The "banjo" is a good looking wheel, but it's sooo overdone. Besides upgrading to a newer wheel is what was done back then. I have 1 suggestion....that air cleaner is nice....sell it and replace it with a proper Stellings Hellings chrome air cleaner...it's what we would have done. 😊

[@SaneCayne]

Grammar tidbit: "it's" = it is Should be "moves on its own". Love the channel, love this project!

[@stex1985]

If it was my car,😁 I would give it a decent paint job. Does not have to be perfect just nice. Are you going to put the top back on?

[@williamb2642]

Looks badass. That’s going to be an awesome car when you get it done!

[@Dennis-BL51]

Love the skirts!❤

[@edwardberwind8544]

Outstanding!

[@TrashcanGarage]

Skirts: my Pontiac came to me in turd brown primer and when I went online looking for a set of skirts for it, I found a set shot in the same color primer. Carma.😂 NICE look on your '38.

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

If youre hangin onto it for a while paint it! The car doesnt have "patina" or history to preserve. Plus itd be a damn slick car painted. Totally dig front fender lower body line idea... would look great in 1946 kaiser cardinal red

[@allensmith9012]

Loving this car more and more it would be a keeper for me.

[@PepeofCalif]

Hey ITG ~maybe one of those Hoopty Tent-things or a couple 10x10 Swap Meet pop ups over that nice Ford Truck out there keep the❄off ? Just an Idea. PS those Skirts and Wheel are Cool Daddy-O...I vote to paint this car and make it Nice

[@garycamara9955]

I have an accelerator pedal from a MINI on my hot rod its similar.

[@Ajen1959]

All ya need now is a Fox Tail!

[@brucethompson1879]

Yeah Steve !

[@barneypierce6811]

Nice job, congratulations !

[@edwardcarpenter8277]

Love the skirts Matt I’m right with you on the look. But when oh when are you going to put another windscreen pane in…. It must be my OCD kicking in every time I see the convertible

[@phillipdean9879]

Beautiful car, gonna be an awesome ride! 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@iainstarrs1371]

Needs a light haircut and a canvas/ Carson ratty top. Looks great

[@michaelpopelka1483]

Looking and sounding good!,,

[@yomangull2538]

Was it just me or, did the engine move forward when you pressed in the clutch to move the car the first time? I replayed it back a couple of times and it sure looks like it at 23:52.

[@terry3665]

It sure looks like it

[@hotrodmyk]

That's cool daddy-o!

[@Project_Servotopia]

Every time I think I can't like the 38 Vert any more than I already do, ITG apparently takes it personally and has to prove me wrong. And I'm okay with that. 🤣

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha!

[@motorfreaknew]

Awesome!!!😍

[@5798Mike]

Very cool car Well done!