Installing A New Firewall Into The 1934 Ford "Crapiolet"!!

Now that the passenger side of Mike's Cabriolet is looking a lot better, its time to work our way around the car. The firewall currently in the car was cut and modified beyond being easily repaired. Thankfully in all of the 34 parts Matt bought there was a nice firewall! So today Matt and Mike are going to work on removing the old firewall, and remove the cowl pieces from the replacement. Once the firewall is clamped in, Mike works on spot welding the firewall in. Matt gets tagged in to weld in the cowl side patch to finish off the repairs needed to the front of the car! Slowly the 34 Cabriolet is starting to look like a perfectly shitty hot rod and less like a pile of shit!!
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[@rogerharrold2204]

Nice to see Mike working on his car

[@ericargo9157]

Mike, your value to the success of not only the channel but the business is immense. You deserve a cool old perfectly shitty hotrod.

[@davidkimsey9591]

Looking GREAT! Matt may be tired of looking at it but I love watching you guys bring what was a pile of parts back to life. Great work, Mike and Matt!

[@RobertJones-sb1if]

Looking good! One thing the purists/ restorerer guys don't realize about hot rod guys is that many hot rods are created like this. These are cars they wouldn't think of touching. I really like this idea of "saving" these cars that otherwise would never have survived. You guys are an important representation of what younger guys are doing to keep this hobby going strong! I never miss your videos.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Robert!

[@stephenfrost2272]

That old cabriolet is coming together well - it looks more and more solid at each step. It's hard undoing earlier work and putting it right again and the old panels sure put up a good fight, didn't they? As I always tell stubborn parts 'Resistance is futile'. You showed that cut about firewall just that. Well done - you're laying the foundations of a great old car.

[@PaulSmith-oy6fc]

When you stand back and look at the new/old firewall and the patch repair. Must feel like you've had a breakthrough. Keep it up you'll get there.

[@davidpark9727]

KEEP IT UP mike ! Junker to Jewel takes a real investment of time and talent, mixed with a lot of patience ! It already has been brought to a nice stage of restoration, now you can see the final birth coming !!

[@btwgarage5265]

Yes with all the work mike does glad you guys are getting his car worked on keep up the good content

[@seamusdoody7921]

Coming along well, can't wait to see it come together more.

[@chrisclark4813]

Another great video guys. I know it's a real long way off, but can't wait to see you three out for a cruise. Mike, the convertible, Steve, the shop truck, & Matt, well.....spoiled for choice. Love, as always, Reading England.

[@terryeustice5399]

Yes the 1934 Ford is taking shape. Thank you Mike for Sharing!

[@pennypincher6730]

Mike the evolution of Ford from Ts to 33 34 is remarkable. From tacks and wood to full structure cars. Not to mention in that era 65 horse was a rocket.

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

Well, I ain't tired of looking at your car...glad to see it's making progress...

[@thomasst.martin3308]

So glad to see work being done on the '34 Cabriolet. Anxiously awaiting the next installment.

[@moparpollack6242]

Oh the joys of the automotive hobby making noise and sparks! So few get to understand why we bring the dead back to life, Enjoy your long journey bringing this one back to the road. As always you guys do great job and the car is looking great!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt, Mike, don't look like Mike is having to much fun.. working on these old cars sometimes the suck factor is huge! You're doing a nice job Mike.....be safe!!! God Bless!!

[@josephpalen7149]

I would say more but all is fair enough though.

[@mikeyt3940]

Glad to see some sparks flying on the old girl. Lookig good Mike and Matt. Going to be a fine little hot rod.

[@nebcrabula]

Great to see that old metal getting some new use. It's snowing here in NY right now (Sunday morning). I imagine there is some snow coming down in PA and the wood stove getting toasty in the shop.

[@donhoughton271]

Great to see you got the new cowl in .Looks great

[@steveclark4291]

Mike your car is coming very nicely ! Keep up the great work as I'm looking forward to seeing it finished ! Take care , stay safe and healthy your friend in Kansas !

[@64Dasani]

So glad to see Mike working on his car

[@glennreach6930]

Nice to see the project moving along.

[@an-albumhole4400]

good to see it coming together, great channel love all your work. Thanks

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Matt and Mike so good to see the progress on the cabriolet. It sounds crazy but when I was cutting and welding hot rods on the late 60s I loved the smell of my Dads garage after grinding and welding ! Mike I saw a picture hanging on the wall of a 34 with full fenders is that your direction.

[@Ecosse57]

good to see mike get a furlough to work on his hot rod. looking good guys!

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Excellent progress Mike, we love your car so don't take it too far away!

[@frankjamann5671]

Hey Mike, it's a lot of hard work to get to the treasure, doing a great job with a fantastic teacher. And as always thanks for the video

[@timstull1355]

You need a spot weld cutter..!! Makes life easy

[@terryhodgson8798]

Mike lots of work ,but high price auto when done!keep the faith, you'll get her done!!!!

[@AM-sp1my]

Nice, Great job on working on this project car going to look good. Hope you get to work on it soon and see how it turns out 😮😊

[@garycook2355]

Just like Johnny Cash building his Cadillac "one piece at a time". looks better everyday! 😎

[@ajperotti2551]

Getting there. Small steps. Large accomplishments. Nice job guys.

[@Dave_Boyer]

It’s getting there! It’s going to look awesome!

[@stevereid53]

Looking great starting to look like a car again

[@672egalaxie6]

This is a real nice build and it sure is fun to see it coming together!

[@87mini]

Nice job taking some of the "crap" out of the Crapriolet! With a firewall, it definately looking like a car body again!

[@richardmarino5658]

Keep it going boys. Every step you take creates more possibilities and successes.

[@1955nomad]

Lookin good Mike. Progress feels good doesn't it .

[@hankhessig6586]

Good stuff Mike ... hope your getting excited to make it a roller ... making strides.

[@minbannister3625]

I'm enjoying this build.

[@vintagerustmotors411]

One piece at a time! You’ll be cruising in no time!

[@ralphhammond8398]

Hey guys, looks good Mike 👍, a lot of work but it will be worth it....Ralph

[@tdwz1652]

looking great Mike! glad to see your own ride coming together lol i like the way you guys gave a look when the firewall was finally "in" haha

[@dalemarshall4878]

From pieces to a car! Looking good! Mike, are you planning a rumble seat for your prince and princess? Car seats might be the determining factor. Keep up the good work!

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you.

[@knutbkristiansen]

Looking awesome

[@jonpeters2700]

Looking Good.

[@jamesweber4848]

Nice work.

[@kevinfritz1950]

Looking good!

[@shotsrodder]

Nice job guys 👍😎

[@wayneforbes7671]

Keep at it Mike. One bolt at a time.

[@TrashcanGarage]

Nice progress. It's actually beginning to resemble a motor vehicle. 😁

[@edwardwerick2420]

I am surprised that you guys don't seem to have a spot weld cutter. The one I am familiar with is made by the Blair Co. It looks like a small hole saw with a 1/4" hexagonal shank and a spring loaded center point. I am sure Eastwood sells them. It would save a significant amount of time and reduce the amount of distortion to the saved panels. I'm glad to see Mikes 34 going together.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I have them. But the last cutter was dull and didn’t want to wait another week to work on his car.

[@johnhealy4647]

Tired of looking at... your car and not one of his... We get it. It's your friendship that makes this work. Yet it's your project. Matt's probably waiting on you brother.🤠

[@johnkranz4004]

Really looks good Mike nothing like a Stock firewall

[@mattomon1045]

Mike great work !!!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Eastwood sells a good spotweld drill. Used mine on a 78 Olds drag car.AL B.

[@garynantais6409]

WTG Mike! Its look'n great.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Excellent progress, Mike, Matt and IronTrap Garage!!! Any particular reason you don't use a spot weld removal tool? That firewall looks fresh! Nice! Thanks for the peek in.

[@IronTrapGarage]

The spot weld bit was dull. This was honestly just as quick.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

@@IronTrapGarage That's a Roger. Thanks, man!

[@davidjenkins1958]

So much easier to use a spot weld cutter Matt.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Spot weld cutter was dull. This worked just fine and honestly was just as quick.

[@deanbrunner261]

Gonna be better than new

[@xavierxi9348]

The nicer you make it, the less Crapiolet it will be! 🧐

[@protc]

Going to be so nice.

[@foxyloon]

Wow, the "new" firewall made a huge difference! It's gone from a pile of mocked up parts to resembling an actual '34 Cabriolet shell again!

[@rolandtb3]

Hoping every 4 to 6 weeks to see some improvement work done on the "Mikey-olet". Of course based on parts, scheduling, shop constraints, egc. Mike you need to get longer/oversize tee's/coveralls to lay over your low hung, unbelted, loose trousers. Not sure belted pants or suspenders is your thing. Maybe belt strap ties or something to keep those pants up. What level of restoration do you plan for the car? Restore to the original, close to original, patina finish like Matt's cars? Any pictures of what it or similar looked like originally vs what you are going for? Paint color, upholstery, dash gages, engine type/size, tires & rims, roof covering, etc?

[@xozindustries7451]

What’s the end goal for the car as far as finish goes? Original looking (looks cool the way it is) or shine paint?😊

[@lordleonusa]

I don’t know, but I'm guessing you’ve built up the crapoliet from found parts, spare parts and left over parts, on a real budget? If so, very well done indeed.

[@CapnBubbaa]

Starting to take shape. will it be s full fender & hood Build?? or another Blown Ardun/LaSalle build??

[@leesherman100]

It's worth the effort. 5*******

[@roberthaynes8467]

And people wonder why it takes so long to build a hot rod. It just does to get all the little gremlins dead.

[@donnieconatser1232]

Maybe 1rst?? Kool ride n good luck gettin there

[@Dlong2049]

Oh my God Mike’s welding ….

[@ralphoard3187]

Mike what kind of suspension and drive train are you going to do?

[@chrishansen3012]

Maybe I missed it what are the plans for the car i.e. motor wheels ect.

[@paulmatijevich2188]

ear protection dude !!!!

[@terryhodgson8798]

What's your plan for your car?

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice Video. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸 #FLY EAGLES FLY 🦅

[@lordleonusa]

Question? Do you guys EVER paint any of your cars a single color?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep.

[@justdale1966]

Oh come on what are friends for who gets tired of working on cars you help him he helps you he helps you you help him you know I hope you were making a funny

[@theodoreko2700]

Hey Mike I know you are new at this but I would advise you to watch Vehcor on you tube on how to remove body parts . He a body man who rebuilds cars . You ‘ll get some idea on how to remove panels . And to weld new one or use one on . This gives some idea.

[@pennypincher6730]

Today's "young bucks" don't get anything done.

[@jongolliher3806]

Sorry, but that statement has absolutely nothing to do with this video or the build project! Salvaging these beat up parts to build a hot rod body is obviously lots more tedious and labor intensive than you know! The "young buck's" ages have nothing to do with this one but experience does with so much repair necessary.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’d bet I get more work done in a week than most old fart shit talkers like you get done in a year.

[@pennypincher6730]

@@IronTrapGarage ten years on you is far from a old fart but hey I have my off days

[@nstraws326]

Sorry to say, but just watching someone work without commentary is very boring. I had to skip through a lot of this video. Probably watched 4 minutes.

[@bobhalstead1879]

It is nice to see mike,but,wheres his mask.quit breathing in that crap.