Ford Model A Barn Find Sweet Heart Roadster Ep. 1

In this episode we show just how rusty this 1930 Model A Roadster project is and tell the story of how we found the "SweetHeart" Roadster. This barn find roadster has been on the back burner and its now time to get to work. Matt gives us the back story on how he purchased the roadster and shows off a few of the goodies he has acquired for the build. Thanks for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe to keep track of all of our builds and adventures.
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[@nstraws326]

Back to the beginning! That garage is bare, but still some serious tools! Great job.

[@dibaltic2884]

Amazing seeing how much your collection has grown since these earlier videos!

[@rscruiser3533]

Matt , I also picked up Roadster '28 last August '21. It must have sat next to yours - because it wiggles and wobbles just like yours. All there - just no top. I had a'30 Coupe 24 years ago , drove it home 23 mi. ( $350. ) So , I'll be watching and rewatching you in your build to learn all I can in following along in building mine. ------ Thank you and Mike for the Hoodie , cap and decals. Will be watching you closely. Bought tools from Eastwood - 24 yrs. ago also

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Pretty funny going back to cleaner garage wall era. 🤣👍😎

[@braianaristegui7912]

Grande iron 💪💪

[@Awsom47Merc]

Hey Matt. Decided to get caught up on your vids cause I started following ya only 3 yrs ago. Fun to see your shop in the first vid you posted here. Boy so much has grown over the yrs aye. Looks like I've got a lot to catch up on. Cheers Man ! 🍺🤛😎👍

[@danjacobsen9190]

Awesome start. Keep them coming.

[@msolbakken]

looks like fun from my end anyway. Thanks for taking the project on.

[@motornationnetwork9068]

Nice find Matt. Looking forward to seeing the project unfold

[@praisebetogod69]

Great first video... Looking forward to following the rest of the build Matt...

[@Suedzville]

Great start to an awesome project and channel. Looking forward to seeing more Matt.

[@barnyardgarage]

looking forward to seeing this build

[@jeffreyriedesel4964]

I want to say thank you for doing these videos. I binge watched all the Sweet Heart videos last week. I just drug home parts and pieces for a 29 Roadster today. Told my wife it's your fault.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hi Jeffrey, awesome to hear you're getting started on your own project! They're a labor of love, just remind her there could be worse addictions to suck your time and money! Thanks for following along!

[@heartoftexasbarnfindsandcl5193]

Nice Find

[@RoaringMuffin]

This is amazing! Exactly what I've been looking for online. I dont know how you dont have like a million subscribers

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks man, we'd appreciate sharing our channel with friends, we'd love to have more subscribers!

[@66mybeat]

Great video Matt!!

[@bilbenson5041]

Great first video Matt, will be following for sure.

[@robertironside3166]

K just finished the Free T series and shared the link to the whole series on my facebook page... still have over 4k followers on there from my guitar carving followers. Hope it gets you some addicts watching and living vicariously through your work. ;-) Two thumbs up.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching and the share!

[@richardcooper6622]

Hey Matt: did you know the draw backs on the Model 'A' gas tanks that made them unpopular? I never knew this until I asked a question to my father about why the road went around the this large hill. I used to see it and wondered. Then he explained with the gas tank above the engine, on a steep hill, the vehicle would stall out because if wasn't getting gas. He said they used to have to back up over the hill to get over it. So they added the road around the hill. After they did away with that design, then they change the road back to going over the hill. I never had thought of that. I wondered if you had heard that or not? Richard S. Cooper

[@joell439]

Very exciting build. So glad I found your channel and subscribed. Best of luck!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much Joel!

[@motorv8N]

Great project! I'm a little late to the party but looking forward to catching up.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We've been stalled on the car while we finish the Free-T, but I'll be back on this car heavy this summer. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@gjmoore5757]

Poor old girl. She will get better .

[@BooBooJonez]

Shweet!

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

To go back and tell this guy how many 32s he would own in just a few yrs lol

[@raisingjunior6389]

Awesome video...these are true builds, using your own time and money. I'm restoring a super rusty Alfa on my channel!

[@Ty_N_KC]

Omg. I want a 27 t so bad but that would work!

[@IronTrapGarage]

They are out there, just gotta dig deep!! -Mike/ITG

[@jamesinkeys]

Now thats the shit you should hot rod....Good on ya mate!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Saving all the rusty junk!! -Mike/ITG

[@robertironside3166]

Watching free Model T group then will dig in on this. Good stuff. Do you guys do some of the music cues yourselves for the episodes? Also... would like if you do possibly an episode on some of the tools like the "Strettcher" or some of the other metal work tools to show what they do and perhaps in action with close on shots [set up the tripod or what-have-you]. That sort of thing would be great if you haven't already done it I'm sure many, myself included, would really dig that.

[@michaelcookeiii4552]

Good vid Matt i think the pink Caddy is a 54 not to be picky lol

[@IronTrapGarage]

Noted!! Thanks for watching! - Mike/ITG

[@sergueiothonucci1638]

😃

[@ocintataable]

Jaren 30 staal, waardeloze kwaliteit

[@rogercamp6071]

Looks like it has a rumble seat,is that right?my dad was always talking about wanting an A roadster in '30-'31 era with the cowl lights (which I notice yours has)

[@shanedoyle1057]

Great channel. Looking forward to watching this. One question, what is your English wheel made from? Looks like grp or epoxy.. never seen one like it

[@IronTrapGarage]

It is cast iron.

[@bryceedwards6435]

so hes putting a 331 in the 32 ford?

[@lorekennedy9890]

Name's Sonny, could you explain what a shay is? Is that mean is a fake. Thanks for your timem Love your videos KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK. AGAIN GREETING FROM THE WESTCOAST 😎😎😎🔧🔩

[@_Peremalfait]

I'm curious to know why it was named the "sweetheart roadster." The name fits, but there must be a story behind it.

[@IronTrapGarage]

The gal I bought it from it was her husbands and they used to drive it around when they were just dating and then it was parked in the early 60’s until I bought it. She told me stories of him driving his “sweetheart” around in it before they got married. Hope to drive my sweetheart around in it when it’s done!

[@_Peremalfait]

I look forward to seeing that. Every car has a history, and a human connection, and so the history of this car continues. I think it's in good hands.

[@atruefreethinker1944]

yikes... your garage has changed drastically compared to now!

[@nofrackingzone2.057]

Ummm,....