Installing A Fresh Front Axle To Slam The Front End Of The 1938 Ford Convertible

[@jacklonger2672]

As a 15 yr old in early 1962 , my 1st car, bought with grass cutting money, was a 1936 cabriolet . Unlike you, i liked the way it looked with top up. Being my 1st car, i will always have fond memories of my flat head 36 ! Am really enjoying watching you get the 38 back on the road !

[@IronTrapGarage]

I like the top up once these are chopped and the roof is restyled. 36’s had a much more pleasant roofline from stock on the convertibles.

[@barryhickman6911]

LOVE the headlights and that stance is killer!

[@ShenanigansWrenchRepeat]

Love seeing this one come together!

[@radtek2]

Old guy here pushing 79...and I remember the tail draggers from all the Hot Rodders running around in the early to mid 50s. The taller tires will add a little more to the tail dagger look especially with the fender skirts. I do remember some really low ass end cars that were damn near scrapping the tail pipes on the pavement which I always thought was way to much. This will look right in the ballpark of the look your going for.

[@gregpiecuch3802]

The 38 is looking great! Thanks for putting on the cool original headlights, those other ones were ugly.

[@patjohnson3100]

The lowered axle on the front looks better than I expected, but I'm not a fan of the tail dragger look. Thanks for putting 38 headlights back on the car. They give it a more integrated 1930s streamline look. I know it's a matter of taste but I prefer the open wheel look, although the fender skirts will give the car a period hot rod look. You're doing a nice job with this project.

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

It looks killer ! the headlights really made a difference

[@NickRatnieks]

As Kitty Kallen sang: "Little Things Mean A Lot" and those headlights are a case in point. You are going to be a very happy man, I am sure when it is finished.

[@mikakari9498]

Thank you for changing the headlights, I can sleep now.

[@robertszymanski7804]

😂😅😂😂

[@billywird]

What I like here is you guys get a car that needs an over all mechanical restoration and of course modifications that did not do so hot (but when we dig into the history of those modifications, we can see the level is not the same as what is available today). Getting this car into good shape can result in a driver that one could have confidence in to drive across the country. I think however that I would have aggravated the "keyboard warriors" (one of which I am) a little more and left those bug eye headlamps in place. I do like the original headlamps in that design. I think that Matt should keep this one as his personal driver though.

[@DCrockett1]

Nice! It's starting to come together! That front drop looks good! The headlamp changeout helps remove the bugeyed appearance. Yeah man cool 😎

[@LAsmogfree]

nothing better than some surf guitar music for cruising or work

[@jimsmirh2406]

It’s looking good Matt. She’s gonna be a jewel!!

[@Pedroisanickname]

Those teardrop headlamps look the part. Soo much bettered. Thank you.

[@brianbarney1885]

Love that car! Not a fan of tail draggers but am waiting to be convinced. At 70 years I grew up with the late 60’s/70’s look but I’m not too old to change my opinion 😊. One of my favorites you have built and am another that is happy you changed the headlights.

[@charlesyoung7436]

Love the new look! Those new headlight lenses look like fencing masks to me.

[@hotrodmyk]

It is coming along nicely, very cool car. Headlights are a 100% improvement. Oh yeah, don't forget the fox tail on the antenna.

[@chuckb9867]

The Fender skirts are gonna be really cool. I can already See, moon must be taking the day off.❤❤❤

[@PaulDilorenzo-c7c]

Awesome ride great job getting the Caddy engine screwed back together looking good with the dropped front end

[@supernovaVII]

Another super great episode! Your channel is like a trip back in time for me and the bygone days of my Model A or my 40 Ford. Keep up the great work!

[@bobhalstead1879]

Love the new lights,and suspenion

[@RebeccaGriffin-b8n]

Thank you, I'm one of those complainers about the headlights, I've got a '39 Ford Standard ute, that's why I like them.

[@Ecosse57]

i bet this thing will sound great with a pair of smithy's. looking great guys!

[@jeradroberts220]

Like I said before fender skirts and a Carson top a little chop and little paint

[@No1Beaver]

Thank you for putting the correct headlight lenses on. They are the best lites ever!!

[@dalebucknall313]

Great job from a great ford guy.

[@timredford6608]

Yeah the car is coming along nicely. Luv the tear drop headlights, think you guys are doing a magnificent job so far looking forward to your next video 📹. Thanks Tim 😊

[@waltdenis9621]

Very appreciative of the effort you put into your content! Always a pleasure!!

[@richb419]

Hi, I have always loved the look of the tear drop headlights! the car is looking great!

[@WilliamNast-v1g]

SO FAR, SO GOOD. LOOKS REALLY NICE!

[@murdoc6501]

Stance is awesome. You've been doing this so long that you make it look easy! Carson top? Hope so! Go Iron Trap, keep moving forward!

[@randomyank7777]

Looks great ! The stance is nice , & those headlights really set it all off . This is really coming along nicely , guys . One step at a time .

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Those lights are purty!

[@danontherun5685]

Lift fer sure. Best tool I ever got, I even raise the cars so I can stand and polish wheel covers.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

New headlamps look good. Old headlamps looked good, too. Either way. '38 was a great body design

[@michaelguinn5736]

Afternoon Matt & Master Painter Steve!!

[@michaelattner550]

❤love your work to on the cars.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Yes the headlight lenses made the front pop.

[@keithyoung7640]

GREAT content Preservation great job The front end of this car is so cool Bird bird bird bird is the word

[@jerrylong381]

B,B,B, BIRD BIRD BIRD. BIRD IS THE WORD!

[@terrencelalonde7783]

that songs gonna play in my head all day , cool

[@jerrylong381]

@@terrencelalonde7783 Not the worst earwig to have. Could be "Tiptoe Through the Tulips"

[@jerrylong381]

R.I.P. Tiny Tim, you were a sweet gentle man.

[@kenbaysinger7352]

Is that Dick Dale on the sound track? Good vibes.

[@pollyskirt1]

Cool vid Matt its gonna be a beast

[@brianlohr3412]

love those head lights !!!!

[@petercavanaugh6510]

Ian Roussel (Full Custom Garage) just acquired a 37 Lincoln Zepher and stated he needed the headlight glass. I sent him a comment suggesting he contact Iron Trap. The next day there you are installing similar glass!

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!!! I been watching your videos for years!!! You Always get it right!!! People!!! Need to give you freaking minute!!! By the way!!!Fix the windshield!!! Lol!!✌️

[@thomasst.martin3308]

I like it a lot. Way to go.

[@leeradford76]

Good these old ford's to see

[@plainsman9717]

Love the 38

[@donames6941]

I like the first headlights, but that's just me

[@michaelseymour3534]

Love this series - great job on this car. White may be a bit bold.

[@vinnyvrg]

Looks Fabulous. Really enjoyed watching this one. Back in the early sixties I bought a barn find '35 3 window and changed up the axles to '40 Fords for the hydaulics and put a 53 Cadillac engine in it as well. Every thing you did here brought back so many memories, Thanks for the journey.

[@rolandtb3]

Nice stance, same for the headlights.

[@shotsrodder]

Looks good

[@5798Mike]

Looks cool

[@TrashcanGarage]

She's looking sharp. Surprised at how big a difference those headlights made. What are your plans for exhaust pipes? I don't guess lakes would be appropriate with those running boards. Nice stance!

[@stephenhammer7357]

maybe some Caddy hub caps ?

[@RickyDunn-m6l]

You guys are kickin ass this winter. This car is gonna be nice. Love the show. Love cars! Old cars and hot rods babe!!!!! Ohhhhh yyyeeeaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!

[@brucethompson1879]

Definite task for steve

[@simonlane1277]

When you think how good '40 headlights look, it amazing just how weird and bugeyed the old girl looked with that sealed beam conversion.

[@cranberry3273]

So Much Better ! ! ! ! 🙂

[@edwardwerick2420]

The '38 is lookin' GREAT! Are you planning on a "top down tauneau"? I agree the top is ugly when it's down. Are you going to build your own wiring harness or get a Painless kit? Steve seems to be pretty good at building a harness. PLEASE ,oh please paint this one!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Build our own harness

[@MrJeep75]

Awesome

[@JohnRHealy-d7f]

The original headlight replacements turned an ugly duck into an eye turner (never really like the 38's grill). Too cool!

[@3.7.4.4.]

Nice...

[@dennisschickling2249]

Looks good from my House! #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@reijerlincoln]

More SURF MUSIC please!

[@bengone3349]

The suspension back then was sooo simple. I like the look so far, but not sure about the skirts.I understand the "period" look, but!

[@ferrochinabisleri1587]

Cool!

[@stex1985]

👍

[@xozindustries7451]

Was that the Misfits playing in the background?

[@kenpecora7526]

How much did this lower the front? How many and which leafs did you remove?

[@IronTrapGarage]

No idea how much. It’s all relative to the height your car is. Every car this old is different since the springs can be worn out and sagging more from one car to another. We took the top 3 shortest leaves out

[@johnfowler6600]

Looking good do you have the missing passenger windshield glass?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yes

[@DuckReach432]

Looks much better. Now, do you really want to leave that front bumper bar (and rear) on there?

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s getting different bumpers.. obviously that will change with all we’re doing

[@sergueiothonucci1638]

😃

[@Farnsworth768]

Matt Question are those tear drop head lights

[@KevinPene]

Please put a window in the front b4 the skirts

[@semilberger6742]

Fun Car, but why the white fire-wall?? Just seems gaudy. I prefer color to match car body.

[@marklevine-es2br]

Why a white fire wall?

[@ogribiker8535]

Watch previous episodes!

[@Jddvs]

That was pretty commonly done back in the 40s & 50s. I have even seen them with checker board firewalls. Not my cup of tea but, it must have been cool back then along with the “tail dragger” look and the huge fender skirts.

[@hansosl]

Will watch later im drunk and on the way back home after Party. A problaly sober stranger is driving my caddy.... see yah

[@siddembowski2844]

Do not leave this car a rat rod it deserves so much better it would would really look great finished

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s not getting sawblades and rubber rats. Not a rat rod.

[@PepeofCalif]

Vintage Customs Guru Rik Hoving of Custom Car Chronicle calls it Speedboat Stance & those Hubcaps - nailed it !🚤