Junkyard To On The Road In 25 Minutes - 1939 Ford Forgotten Hot Rod

In 2021 we finally wrapped up all of the major work on the 1939 Ford Tudor that we rescued from a local junk yard. The car last on the road in 1958 and we pulled it from the junkyard in Mid 2019. Thanks for everyone that followed along with the build, Old Yankee Speed and Macs for donating parts, and all of our friends that helped get this back on the road!!!
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[@clshady3051]

Every time I get the urge to rebuild some car I watch one of these videos and come to my senses.

[@hazelwood55]

After WWII my parents got married and went to Niagra Falls on their honeymoon. The starter on my dad's 1939 Ford did not work and every time they starter out my mom had to get out and push. I can just picture my dad yelling, "Push harder Violet".

[@comeandfindme.45]

I could totally see myself six years ago when I decided to build my 38 Stovebolt chev pickup. It is nearly done and houses a 6.2, 495 hp LS3 with a Tremec 6 speed tranny. I made it myself and there is no more satisfaction on earth than building something like that in your own garage. Good luck with your future builds. Wonderful vid, thanks. A fellow Motor Head

[@MilitaryHistoryUnveiled]

Excellent video. What a poetic ending, bringing the beauty to the location where she had no hope, showing that she survived, and prevailed over the rust of time.

[@mickeybailey1108]

Like other comments, I appreciate seeing the car remain mostly original. One of the things I do when I see an old car is to listen to the old engines. Nice little shop you all got for replacing the rusted-out tin parts. I would love to have that specific car. The 40 Fords and their long nose and entire design is so appealing to me.

[@jpalberthoward9]

It's great how you guys love and respect these cars enough to get them up and running without destroying their soul. To see a car like this in mechanically sound condition, with most of it's original design intact, (except for the engine) and still showing most of the wear, but cleaned up nicely is a treat. There's so many people out there who have way more money than brains who will dump a quarter million into a car and just alter it to the point where the only thing left is the sheet metal, and probably precious little of that! This is so much better to "take what you have and make what you need", and then the end result is a really cool old car that you can actually drive and not have to haul around on a trailer because you're worried about burning all the chrome off of the engine. You can actually have fun with something like this. There are lots and lots of folks who get it, and their hearts skip a beat and do a back flip when a car like this goes by. Well done, gentlemen!

[@steinbauge4591]

Still, a lot could be done to make it nicer without big money.

[@cementhapavery]

My sentiments exactly!

[@captwar]

Did they change out the engine?

[@TrashcanGarage]

I agree. I'm an "original drive train" person here. That's half the fun for me; keeping the old mill running. Treat them nicely and they'll outlast you and I.

[@DanTheManIOM]

@@captwar yes, they have an old T bird engine in now...the Y block that came in the car pissed water, then dark oil with a few chunks....

[@randallchapman5742]

Hearing the Y-block fire and idle took me way back. Thanks for saving her.

[@hugebartlett1884]

What a fantastic achievement! I felt a real thrill when I saw the new dashboard go in,then I thought,she's on her way for sure now! What a great job! And what a dedicated team! Congratulations to each and every one!

[@mr.copter9432]

Халтура,покрасили ржавчину на скоро.Чем вы восхищаетесь?

[@JohnneeD1]

One of the reasons i am an avid follower of ITG, this 39 is definitely one of my favourite rides on the web ... thank you for putting it back on the road, we need more people like you!

[@normanselset8788]

Watching this build gave me the nards to dig into the floor and cab mount I needed to replace in my 56 Chev pickup. Love the 39

[@IronTrapGarage]

Awesome that’s one of our goals to push others to tackle their projects!

[@Nzchimeran]

That smile on your face when you backed the rolling chassis out for the first time is why we do it. Shared that moment with you, brilliant, thank you. Please pass your skill set on to the next generation.

[@TheRobe-]

Proper upholstery, white walls, and a paint job and damn that thing would be mint!

[@keithlane4343]

Great start to finish build video Matt. You could just about hear the other cars in the scrap yard cheering for "Henry" when he drove through the rows of crashed and stacked wrecks back to his almost final resting place. I wish we could save all the classics. My buddies and I saved a lot of them, but now in our 60's I think we're the ones that need saving . Keep the spirit alive Matt. You're doing a great job.

[@upperhutt101]

I liked how you removed the 1940 headlights and fitted the original 39 lights. I owned a 39 deluxe myself it bought back many memories .

[@7cougar0]

I was wondering about the headlights, this explains it for me.

[@upperhutt101]

People fitted 1940 lights as they were sealed beam 1939 lights were just a bulb

[@DerekHerbst747]

I enjoyed watching this. My dad has a 1940 Tudor Ford with the stock 249 flathead. He's owned it somewhere around 30 years and it's an ongoing source of happiness for him. This car looks almost the same.

[@hankgs]

My favorite part in the video is when you had the drivetrain on the frame and backed it out of the garage and then back in...! You could see your happiness

[@jasonrose3620]

Absolutely my dream car. I used to look at old pictures of hot rods when I was a kid. The 1939 Ford’s were always my favorite. Maybe one day I’ll be able to get my hands on one. Great work Matt. You couldn’t have built a better car.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins, NOT jesus, and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@georgeparker7409]

Thanks for the up date. This is an exact copy of one I built in 1959 while in high school just before the Navy. Mine was a 292 thought. Used an "Honest Charlie" adapter to original transmission but kept the 6 volt system. No problems with starting even in R.I. Mine was "Folkstone Gray" but with a cherry one owner body. Sure wish I had it back (or yours). Great shows/series for us flathead fans. They sure were fun.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching George!

[@galenrichard5706]

Iam sorry but the seats are ridiculous but everything else is awesome great job 👏

[@lifeisgood5288]

Old school lol

[@feslerae]

​@@lifeisgood5288exactly. I could tell they wanted that old style with that pattern

[@theojilderts9729]

You all where so organized or am i wrong....what a job you all are like a living Factory truly a super Project. Blacksmith Theo feeling humble Harlingen holland Greathshop.over There .. where about??

[@billwomack3055]

One of my first model cars as a kid was a Ford like this and I’ve always loved them. You guys did a great resurrection and it’s a pleasure to watch your labor of art take shape. Makes me smile to see a rescue like this. Thanks.

[@onehotpinto]

By far my favorite build. Most satisfying part was when you finally got the glass installed, that meant the end was in sight. Starting and ending at the yard was a perfect full circle for this project. Now to finish the next build. Onward and upward.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Had a chance to buy a 40 two door sedan, much like your 39, for 150 dollars, circa 1966(minus the Mercury Flathead), if course. At only fifteen, my mother forbid it, unfortunately Got a thing for Y-blocks, so delighted with your choice of 55 T-bird engine.Altogether great build guys !

[@tokeypokey]

Looking back at this you can really see the difference in "quality" and "value" of the projects and its crazy to see the growth

[@phillipready2984]

Really good to see it back on the road!! You all did a great job and I guess I’d have to say the best part of the build is it seeing it back on the road where it belongs. There is to many old cars rotting out there and just going to waste. Good save! Hope to see more videos. I’ve been watching you guys for a lil while and I really like to see this kind of stuff

[@haydenbritt1237]

I can’t believe just how many of the same parts they used from the model A 8 years later. That’s about the same as what I’m in the middle of doing to my A right now, great job guys!

[@atticautos484]

Favorite part was the chance at winning it in a raffle -- darn those rules and regs. Great find and resurrection. More please.

[@buckeyejim2989]

Watching classic old iron being saved, just don't get old. Thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@edthompson1727]

This was an absolute amazing build. You young men showed Ole skool passion and skills for a classic.

[@josesantana8707]

Buen laburo 🍺👍

[@randellbarnette9412]

Love what you do in bringing these wonderful old hot rods back to life. I envy you for your collection of goodies.

[@willymccoy3427]

This is the build that got me to follow Iron Trap and still my favorite. Keep up the good work and let us know whatever eventually happens with the "Never to be Forgotten" Hot Rod.

[@MrKerry98]

Enjoyed the video immensely...I appreciate the minimal "overtalking" and silliness that some car restoration channels have...you just showed us what you did without telling us what you did! Thank you.

[@TheCrackerBox]

What a great end to an awesome story , so happy to be part of it and watch it come back to life thanks for all the amazing videos over the years Brother !!

[@DuckReach432]

Loved the '39 forgotten hot-rod build. That shot where you drive by and the V-8 crackles on the over-run is perfect.

[@ocbohemian6014]

The timing of this series of videos couldn’t have been more perfect for me. I just purchased a 39 Deluxe coupe over the holidays and I’m bringing it home later this month. It’s an older restoration and doesn’t have all the issues this build had, but following your progress has me super excited about my project. Thanks for the great content. Cheers!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Awesome! Congrats on the new project!

[@radmanfly]

@@IronTrapGarage 41 years in the radiator biz. let me know if I can be of assistance.

[@vito336]

One of my favorite model cars to build-60 years ago. Fun to see you guys work, on a completely different level.

[@yasirabalama2367]

83 years old car miraculously brought back to life. It's valuable work for historical car. I believe that the manufacturer as well as the first owner of the car passed away. May they rest in peace and long live to the revived car. Thank you so much. Best regards from Sudan.

[@oldtown6240]

This is one of my favorite builds. I enjoyed seeing it again all wrapped up in one segment.

[@nealpurdy1202]

This is my favorite hot rod you have built. It is just so honest from the patina to the simplicity of the build. I love bumperless look. And that y-block exhaust note is pure......🔥

[@bjw4859]

I love a decent budget build, as compared to the 12 month jobs, where everything is 100% authentic & people lose their shit if the wrong rims are used on it, or the paint colour is from the incorrect year. This was very enjoyable to watch, just long enough, & as long as it starts & stops safely you're 75% there, well done.

[@JoeNielsen44]

Very cool! I like how you kept the rusty spots and just buffed it up. That's a unique way of letting the car speak for itself.

[@lordleonusa]

Loved watching this, all those great tools you have for fashioning sheet metal, and all the help! Mine takes me forever, but I'm doing it alone.

[@gseyank100]

I like seeing you load this car up on that old trailer. That trailer started a running challenge that still get asked about today. The progression of the shop, channel, and vehicles is crazy too.

[@mikeguthrie5432]

I absolutely want to thank you guys for restoring this old"Baby". It brings joy to my eyes. I really love all those old cars of the 30s and 40s, and the early 50s. "They just don't make 'em like that any more"!

[@garymorris1856]

That was so cool when you drove the chassis out and back into the garage. I've never seen that before. You guys did a fantastic job, it's beautiful

[@castlerock7423]

Loved watching every minute of restoration. My only disappointment is that you didn't go full restore on it. Fabulous job on what you did! Props!

[@newagaingospel]

Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. I truely LOVE this type of segment. I'd like to see more videos like this. Love watching work videos but this would be a good wrap for all your special builds. (Like dad's daily) when done. Thanks for doing such a great job.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Greg! That’s the plan to do these after each build is “done”

[@thesilentgeneration]

Just amazing what you guys can do with these cars. I've never seen an in-depth rebuild like this before. Great job.

[@MarkBrighton-nb8je]

The seats were crazy man ,and that's what we did back in the day !! My father thought we were Nuts ! 😊😊😊

[@JoehanAhmad]

Love how you restore a classic car like this.

[@JonDraeger]

I simply love everything about this car. My favorite part of its resurrection though is Matt driving the bare frame!

[@RVREVO]

Enjoying the rebuild. I am happy you kept the Patina look. As long as it drives that is all it matters

[@bill40bates]

One of these was my Dad’s first car. He bought it from an old timer that said it wasn’t fast enough. The older gentleman had cut a hole in the floor under the gas pedal so he could push the pedal down farther for more speed.

[@timothypoe1117]

Now this is a gift for the new year! Waited for and watched every episode for the 39. What an absolute treat, thank you!

[@1936fordcrazy]

Im still amazed the frame was as good as it was being in that yard so long, the videos on this build were and are such a help for my 36 sedan project and gave me the confidence to take mine apart similarly and follow the iron trap process

[@IronTrapGarage]

Awesome glad it gave you some motivation! Thanks for watching!

[@andrerodriguez7603]

You guys did a great job. Looks right out of “Rebel without a Cause”. The other sedan looks really cool too, the one that was in the scene, when you brought it back to the junkyard. I hope you can rescue that one too. I look forward to another video. I appreciate all you hard work on these cars.

[@ksman9087]

The Rebel Without a Cause auto was a 1949 Mercury.

[@andrerodriguez7603]

@@ksman9087 good to know. 👍🏻

[@scottcarr3264]

Yeah, The sheer amount of water in that sump was crazy, I would like to see it Painted on the outside, (period but not Black), then finish the inside, close to the style you chose for the seat coverings, it will look impressive. I like this kind of engine upgrade restoration. I was surprized the Engine mount points were close to original positions where you didn't have to build great big towers or anything. The new flooring was a must, and very well done.

[@ian.lwilson7156]

Love the way you have such a big shed full of good gear. Fantastic realistic resto

[@randycoats7458]

I admire your work and skill. I wish I lived closer so I could experience the rebirth of so many neat cars i remember my grandfather owning and working on in his garage.

[@stepeo1]

Love to watch old tint get back on the road. It was really funny to see the amount of water coming out of the old engine (what happens to old engines now?). To see the way you took the rear suspension springs being removed that way was also a eye opener. Brilliant

[@tomrichardson2099]

Amazing that with a bit of money and a lot of patience what your crew has accomplished. Inspirational to someone who loves 39 deluxes.

[@stevepickett4453]

Sure do

[@nickjervis8123]

A bit of money?

[@danielforrester3311]

@@nickjervis8123 right it’s more like a lot of money and a bit of patience

[@jeremyreedy2185]

I love sympathetic restorations. Great project. Really enjoy watching your shows.

[@MarkBrighton-nb8je]

You had me 100% until the dash until I saw what you did ,then you had me back . Nice ! 😊😊

[@brucebrownlow]

Nice job on this old beauty. I had a '40 Ford pickup in the early sixties that I would love to have back. I'm old school (81 years old) so not really into the "rat rod" look, but you guys did a great job.

[@nickoteen3329]

Brilliant, the look on your face as you reversed the chassis out of the garage was priceless! Great job 👏.

[@raylarkin5004]

Let me add, i enjoyed the resurrection of the forgotten hot rod to no end! It is pretty much what i described in my other comment but kept its original identity. It cam out beautiful!

[@hepcat2kool]

VERY KOOL, I love how y'all show from the tow to the flow across that bridge......I loved seeing the process of restoring the beautiful ride......thanks 4 saving this American work of art & 4 posting

[@maxbrouggy3126]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, the journey was worth it.

[@cmsracing]

My favorite part was at the end when you were driving past all those new cars in the junk yard!

[@merouane_mlk]

What a turn great job 👏👏👏

[@GiguereSylvain]

Congratulations guys! I'm so glad to such a car go on the road again, unaltered, mostly. Sound body and a life in front of it of long drives.. I'd be proud to drive such a car. I would have been disapointed to see it modified, lowered, chopped and so on, like so many classics that now can no longer be restored. Long life to that beauty..

[@feefyefoefum]

Honestly, I thought it was too far gone but it grew on me seeing all the work done and then back on the road. Great job.

[@IronTrapGarage]

That was the idea! Show people you can save some of these cars others have deemed “junk”

[@robertmashburn8330]

Had a 39 Delux and a 39 Coupe street Rod. I’m 72 now, I’ll never forget the experience. Thank you for the video!

[@joepepi7394]

It was so much fun doing jobs like this with your friends in the good oldDays!Brought back great memories.

[@Mr_Spegru]

This is where I came in for IronTrap. Being form UK I'm amazed that a car so old could even be found at a salvage/breakers yard

[@tokeypokey]

Someone had a thought to save it years amd years ago

[@Lamster66]

I think the difference is over here in the UK our bad weather means we salt the roads which basically destroys our cars in 10-15 years by the time a car gets to 25 -30 years old even if its been well looked after it'll need a serious amount of work to did all the corrosion caused by the salt out of it to make it last another 30 years. So most of our old cars simply rusted away and ended up in junk yards where they were stripped for parts and the metal or what was left of it was crushed. In the states they have many states where they never need to salt the roads and cars simply don't rust. In somewhere like Arizona you're more likely to have the paint burnt off your car. All cars eventally wear out and cost more than they are worth to repair. So they end up being parked up on someones land and then take several decades to rot away

[@blogengeezer4507]

@@Lamster66... Several many long years ago, strong pound sterling, English buyers came to Southwestern states of USA. Buying up All of the old British classics. MGs, Triumphs, 'Spitfires, 'Bug eyes, Austin Healeys, etc. Little to no rust, made them ripe for container (had just delivered classic English/Eu home/farm furnishings) voyages ..... back to the UK. Left' drive, no issue apparently. ;}

[@kevin7151]

Really amazing how you guys brought that back to life. Equally amazing is all the skills you folks have to take on a rebuild like this. Great job and Happy 2022.

[@aliceatkins4607]

Yes, just a fairy tale, the guys have golden hands

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

The same 5 vehicles people have brought back to life 100,000 times? 1932 Ford, 1934 Ford, 1939 Ford, 1949 Merury, and 1928-30 Model A ford. At what point do any of you actually want to learn about the other vehicles in that era instead of playing hopscotch with your favorites?

[@kevin7151]

@@WitchKing-Of-Angmar Actually I prefer Packards of the 1930s over all other US brands by a long shot. They are works of art.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

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[@twofeathers6540]

the seats look bad bad bad

[@deanyoho2755]

Definitely brings back memories. The car that I self taught myself how to drive was a 1936 Ford.

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

Just like yesterday...... my favorite part was seeing the back wheels come off the trailer on to your driveway!! Another one saved is what I thought ty great video Steve

[@slowshop]

One of my absolute favourite cars ever!! Love it

[@tracylemme1375]

As a child in the 50s, I watched my dad work on the 39 De Lux with 4 door. When I was 4 years old I was playing with the door handle when my mom made a turn. The suicide door opened and I feel out onto the road. This video brings back real memories.

[@jwedeking9548]

When I went into the service in 1964 I had a 1940 Ford Coupe and a 1964 Ford. When a came home I had nothing, both cars were destroyed in the Topeka Kansas Tornado. I was so sad, not just because I lost my dream car, I lost my 1940 Ford and never found a replacement, well not an affordable one. Anyhow I loved watching your restoration build. I brought back old memories of working on my ford.

[@chuckb9867]

I liked it when you first brought the car home and moon freaked out great job guys

[@jimstephens9491]

Really like to see the salvation of the original car with some minor upgrades for safety and performance. Thanks for the journey. My favorite part is the restoration of the body and the building of pans and panels. That task takes skill.

[@RyanSteele92]

Same

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

I'm not a street rod fan, but was impressed that you retained as much originality as you could. I realise it was a budget build, but the old bugger has retained much of what she was before you started...nice job!

[@brettroach3314]

She never wanted anything special...just wanted to ride again. Great job guys, take it apart, clean it up, fix what needs fixin and ride. I would proudly drive it to any car show in the country.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Happy New Year Matt, Mike and Steve! man, how far y'all have come in such a short time!!! Be safe!!! God Bless!!!

[@bbcisrubbish]

That shows a fantastic team effort. A joy to watch, greetings from the UK.

[@randycrew]

I drive a 1955 Chevy Pickup and owning it for only 25 years and watching your video, gives me such a great feeling of men and women who appreciate these vehicles of the past. My wife and I are just enjoying the morning here in Vegas with a cup of coffee, the paper and your video. Thanks and all the best… looking forward to another video of yours! (Btw, a guy flagged me down one time in his brand new Dodge Ram one day to say how much he loved my truck… he also, in hand had is deed/pink slip and told me “I’ll swap you straight across right now…” I politely declined…

[@TheOldaz1]

You guys do some nice work. Loved when you opened the hood for a peek and saw the Y block in there. That's almost a nice car.

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful! I love the look and it's a resto where you just get out on the road and have fun with it. Using retro seat covers was an excellent idea! Most of these cars would've had them anyway. From what I heard; the neutral tone mohair seats were basically just a base material for the owner's choice of what fancy seat covers to put over them. You just can't beat the bulbous high-roofed art deco look of these cars.

[@Sheddtycoon]

Wonderful to see that car come back to life. Great job guys. I have a 1969 Torino GT that I restored.

[@robertscutt2904]

What I Love The Most About These Restored Vehicles, They're Made In The Good Old USA, By The Greatest Generation, 👍 🇺🇲

[@brentwitham7354]

WOW You are an inspiration to all car guys i use to restore old cars in Ontario, to be exact Southern Ontario in Simcoe Ontario ,Canada and worked for the late RON Haight the shop was called THE TIN MENDER , and my late father that passed away may he rest in peace along with Ron also may he R.I.P MY dad Beverley Witham owned CHARLES. M. WILSON MOTORS LTD it was a FORD LINCOLN MERCURY FORD DEALERSHIP AND HE RACED 1937 FORD CARS WITH V8 FORD 2 DOOR FLATHEADS IN THE 1950`S I truly love your show you sure make it look easy and Isure know it takes long hours and dedication and truly the love of automotives THANK YOU from one CANADIAN TO a very skilled a decsent AMERICAN.

[@stuartyoung1904]

I am amazed that a car that looked like a doily could be restored with so few additional parts

[@hedleygaujean4403]

I admire you guys for your ingenuity. It takes a lot of skills to do what you did.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Excellent in every way.....the salvage, restoration, and dedication. We don't have "junkyards" here (Kauai) but you really bring back some sweet memories for me in this project....great work and all the best for the new year.

[@Bradsroad]

Great job guys!....love that you left the body as is....the stance and wheels/caps gives it the perfect look.

[@waynecap5960]

My dad drove the same car for 30 years. We named it the old ford....my brother and I loved to see dad coming to pick us up on Friday 😊👍👍

[@hughbarton5743]

Very good job! And I loved you drove it back to its temporary home at the scrapyard.

[@markusmichalak8082]

That thing looks badass! Amazing job on the restoration. Back from the dead.