Saving A 1940 Chevy Coupe From A Collapsing Barn!!

In one of our latest video we visited an estate in Northern, Pa filled with antique cars. One of the cars is a 1940 Chevy Coupe that is stuck in a barn thats collapsing! The 40 chevy was parked in the 1950s due to some mechanical failure. At some point a tree fell on the barn breaking the roof beams. Thankfully the damage was noticed and the roof was propped up with some 4x4s, but the supports were placed so tight against the car that it can not be moved! Today Matt and Steve along with the estate will be attempting to brace up the building and pull the 40 chevy out for the first time in 70 years!!
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[@dalepowell6815]

It's really amazing to know there are still old cars out there to be found in the USA in barns, sheds and buildings that have been sitting for decades. Thanks for sharing these videos.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep they’re still out there! Thanks for watching!

[@kdsboosted4954]

All the older collectors are passing away. Barn finds will come in waves as they do so.

[@billbeyer657]

Glad you survived that recovery Matt. Looked super sketchy inside that shed

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

That's the irony of this whole thing on the old car collecting. The myth that they are super hard to find. A duesenberg a super be sure they're going to be hard to find. Right now I could tell you where there's two very buildable early 70s challengers and a parts car. My builders levels are higher than a lot so maybe all three of them are builders. How about a stockpile 55 56 and 57 Chevy cars. A lot of them are builders. At my beautiful two and a half ton Studebaker truck. Man the list is endless. Just take somebody like myself that's willing to share the information before the thing is auctioned off or sold. I haven't got to what I have. How about some old Ford trucks that's make everybody happy person may have to do a little work and may have to travel more than 10 miles from their driveway.

[@chrismadden7127]

Did i see an old cowl section in there, too? What an awesome find and sale.

[@jaws6869]

Wow, never thought I'd see any love for a 40s chevy on iorn trap. I imported a 41 just like this from california to Dublin, Ireland back in 2007. I'm using e39 axles on a homemade box chassis and a ls1 with a six speed manual. Converted it to right hand drive, I'll be an old man if I ever get it finished 😂

[@gordonstroup882]

That's awesome! I really hope that you can get it done before you are too old to enjoy it, and I hope that y'all are going to drive it everywhere!

[@TrashcanGarage]

Yes. They're still out there. Reminds me of hauling my 57 Pontiac out of its barn after almost 30 years, a couple years ago. Thanks for taking us along for the ride Matt. Hope someone follows up to let us know what became of that Chevy.

[@radtek2]

Back in my days in early 60s there were quite a few 39, 40 Chevy Coupes seen on the drag strip as gassers or on the streets as nice hot rods. Nice to see a great barn find like this one.

[@Powerstroke98]

It would be so cool to be either stock, or customized to some extent.

[@beatglauser9444]

I love this one. I am a Chevy guy and I love this kind of Coupe body style and cars from 1940 to let's say about 52. I think this generation of cars is still underrated. And they were built extremely well and solid. Of course they are not as fancy as the late Fifties finned Beauties but still super cool.

[@Downstairsish]

I have a 41 Cadillac coupe here in the UK.. Very similar roofline.. Love the angled back rear door frame.. Great look. So glad its been saved.

[@terryeustice5399]

I think you men did a great job saving this true barn find. Hope it gets restored. Thanks for sharing. 💯❤️👊👍

[@Jddvs]

Pretty cool old Chevy whose body lines remind me of your Mercury coupe. It’s great that cars like this can fall into the hands of people who care enough to invest the time and money into them to make them roadworthy again.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt, can't wait to see what you bought! Y'all be safe!! God Bless!!

[@Cynaephyra]

I'm happy to see such a treasure saved.

[@armitage1950]

The dude that won the bid on it did say he was gonna drop in a SBC & restore it.

[@simon-oy6um]

Hope its restored to origonal 😊

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

​@@simon-oy6um small block Chevy would be your first idea that they're not going to make it original. But at least somebody's going to save it.

[@Oilerfan1989]

A cool old SBC like a 327 and a vintage intake/carb set up would be on point for this car!! That is what I would do

[@redmondjp]

@@simon-oy6um Simon, I used to have a 1941 Chevrolet that was destined to be a streed rod and my mom had an identical model that was all stock. Have you ever driven one stock? It quickly confirmed my decision to upgrade mine with more modern front suspension, brakes, and drivetrain.

[@simon-oy6um]

@@redmondjp yeah i can understand that ,suspension and brakes werent very good on the origonals ifeel upgrades are great but to keep the old ambience is always my preference 😋👍

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Matt and crew for the adventure and seeing some amazing vehicles !

[@bucksnort4188]

Thank you for saving another piece of automotive history Matt!! I hope new owner has a ton of fun with it!

[@armitage1950]

Hated to lose the bid on that 40 chev coupe, but man that was a fun day.

[@pappabob29]

Do you remember what it sold for ??? It's VERY dirty but the body looks remarkably straight and solid !!

[@armitage1950]

@@pappabob29 1500. Drivers floor was bad, trunk was soft

[@pappabob29]

@@armitage1950 Thank you !! Seems like a "reasonable" price given the overall condition.

[@johnroberts7959]

Love your show, you have inspired me to get in the shop and tackle a project.

[@motorfreaknew]

Hi Guys! What a wonderful car... the front end looks like a monument! In my opinion it deserves to be saved, I can't wait to see what condition it is in after a good wash! 🤩👍

[@gregsly1247]

Love that sloping B pillar. Nice to hear that it's going to be back on the road.

[@timothysmith5769]

I shared your video with a friend who told me that he didn't want to receive (for free) an early 70's Cutlass convertible. I just closed my eyes, dropped my chin to my chest and silently shook my head. I told him, When someone wants to give you an old car for FREE (particularly a popular one such as the Cutlass) you say, YES! Doesn't matter whether you want it or not. SOMEONE WILL.

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Self centered people grew up pampered and spoiled dont appreciate nothing . The the world if run over with ungrateful people

[@THX-kw2jh]

Great Restoration Project.

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

My heart is with this car. I drove a 41 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe from 1970 through about 79 or so. I loved the old girl with her inline 6 she was stock to the bone. My brother and I sanded her to the metal and had he painted Doeskin Brown in 1974. We had too much fun to ever forget... Enjoy your 40. God bless you.

[@131dyana]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@rustloversgarage]

Incredible find man! I got my hands on a 49 business coupe from a similar situation and will get it back on the road for sure. Love the channel!!!!

[@joealbert7773]

I remember a buddy buying a 40 two door out of a junk yard around 1960. It was in the yard because it had a cracked head. I think he gave $75.00 and it came with a good head, just needed to be installed. I always thought the 40 Chevy was a nice looking car.

[@craigcaggiano431]

Love these type of videos Matt, so many rusted gold worth saving.

[@johnconnell1424]

Awesome find back when then were built out of heavy metal not tin and plastic ❤

[@robbalinski1606]

Just makes me think of the jazz bars and the pre ww2 atmosphere, the tension, the calm before so much utter devastation. Beautiful find for sure, I'd daily that car all day.

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Love it! ... I have a "33" Chevy Street Rod , but the 1940 is another one of my favorites!

[@waynespyker5731]

Street rod upholster Dick Gerber or Garber from Lancaster had a Kansas Beige '41 Chevy coupe like that.

[@mythrusthelema]

Whoever gets that Chevy, wow!

[@ronaldmiller2740]

WOW!!! GREAT JOB,,... SHE DROVE UP IN THAT GARAGE 30YR.S AGO?? AND SAT,, NOW YOU GUYS ARE DOING A GREAT JOB GETTING HER OUT !!! WE NEED TO SEE SOME UP DATE SOOON....MY SON SAID NICE TO SEE THE SUN THE SLIDING HELPS.. SAD ABOUT THE ENGINE,, BUT ANOTHER ONE CAN BE PUT IN.. THANKS,,...

[@atsidis]

This Chevy would be a perfect home for that guys 409

[@karensavarese5684]

Kool old Chev., with a totally half/assed removal. Great that its going to a new home

[@BOEHHO89]

When I was a kid back in the 50s you could pick up cars of that vintage for a song and dance .

[@richardswann5300]

My dream car ! I'm old. I learned to drive on a 40 Chevy ! My family had one. Would love to have one but it's not meant to be.

[@robertmcconnell1009]

She's a beauty....breaks my heart to see old cars rotting away... Rob UK

[@CapnBubbaa]

I had one of these, it was set on a 1937 LaSalle frame & Running gear ... it was a runner.. blew flatheads away, in the day!!

[@barryhickman6911]

That my friend was a lot of work, but man, what a save! Needs a bit if TLC, but man O man! BTW, nice that you dug that sedan out as well!

[@Mercmad]

What the coupe really needs is a 302 Jimmy six,wayne head etc etc .

[@waynespyker5731]

Wayne head, yes. In 1958 I helped put a GMC six in a '39 Chevy 2 door sedan for the local upholster's daily, got the clutch plate backwards.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

Now that would be nice.

[@gordonstroup882]

Fun stuff right there! Matt, you're like the "Indiana Jones" of "carcheology," and that has to be such a blast! Steve has to be having a lot of fun, too. With Steve working for you, I bet that it has to be a whole new world for him, I mean, who would ever think that being hired as a mechanic would involve chasing around the country, and digging out old cars and parts from some sketchy dungeons and places where no one has been in a lifetime? Ha ha, and it's got to be exciting as all get out! Great show today, Matt! Thank you for sharing!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s exciting, hard work and a lot of fun for us all!!

[@gordonstroup882]

@IronTrap Garage , Oh heck yeah it's a lot of hard work! I know kinda what y'all are going through. I used to, in my younger days, have to dig and move stuff by hand, through junk yards to get stuff, and this was in Phoenix, Az in the summertime! Oh, they say it's only 112° out, but when you lay an arm down on a fender and have to quickly lift up because it's hot enough to make you blister under the skin, you know it's hard, tough going. You have your jungles to deal with while we have ours. It's all done for the pleasure of being able to fix up old cars and trucks. Take care you guys, can't wait until you post up your next video!

[@michaelearl6991]

Carcheolgy I'm going to use that.😅 Thank you

[@johnkranz4004]

Very Nice Find

[@maryannherrschaft8842]

Thanks for the Sunday morning Entertainment !

[@antoniobulanhagui9714]

Waiting for the restoration Dude!!👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@josephtome9600]

What she needs is a Buick Fireball 8 rebuilt to 9.0 compression and a fuel system delivering 18 mpg. That motor was a favorite before the modern V-8.

[@photogr4u]

Charles Chuck Stark I had a 40 Chevy Coupe (Master 85) bought bone stock and drove it from NY to Ft. Ord Calif. for my last year in the Army. Bought in 1975 and had it until 2006. Installed a 69 Camaro front sub-frame, .040 over 350 ci V8, Muncie close ratio 4 speed and a 3:70 9 inch Ford rear axle. Here are a couple of photos that I can find really quick, before and after. Was on the cover of a metal detecting magazine. I'm standing near the pass side door. What a car it was! Now I have a 1997 M-Edition Miata (1 of 3000). Fun car to drive.

[@tyhogue8316]

What a muddy mess! Probably fun though!👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

😍Oh wow, very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍

[@lasalleman6792]

Nice find. Looks pretty straight. Make a great project car.

[@alanwannemaker2518]

Beautiful Project Car !

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

Fantastic documentary on how and what it takes to retrieve some of these old cars. But there are tons and tons of these old cars out there. You just have to drive to go get them. I want to see new people get into the car hobby. Why don't we just share these locations where they can find the cars. Especially before they go up for auction and before they are sold so other people have a chance to get them. Don't get me wrong I love it that you showed what it takes to get them out of where they've been buried.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We did share the auction information before hand.

[@luizalbertorodrigues4560]

Sensational

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !!

[@markbeckett4932]

Good job finding it

[@randybock82]

So cool

[@albegt98]

good job guys 👍💪

[@markbeckett4932]

I love it 😍

[@ottawascout]

That was fun watching

[@danbasta3677]

Not much of a chevy fan, however this car id definitely worth saving. Beautiful looking car, no doubt.

[@gregghatfield9946]

Man, if I could hear the music that played to them speakers in that car would’ve been cool

[@johnversluis3084]

damm that car is sweet its going to clean up well

[@raywilson4245]

Like to see recovery of old cars

[@Tat2TankT]

This was amazing thanks for sharing bro 😎

[@MyAbdulr]

Good job

[@steveblack1753]

No way what a find mate 🤙🤙🤙

[@lanfrancosenno7536]

Complimenti bellissima auto 😊❤

[@ruongluesteve]

Those doors are a really cool look.

[@mrc4912]

Would have made a great moonshine runner with that cavernous trunk: beef up the leaf springs and upgrade the suspension, jam a 1950s Caddy OHV V-8 ambulance engine in it and leave the patina on it so it looks like an old beater chugging along the road, until you put the hammer down.....

[@GMCTIM]

Great save knowing its there ? Had a pine tree smash up my 48 Chevy coupe ! D****t ! 💔 👍🏻

[@GMCTIM]

Still have my 46 though ! 👍🏻

[@dennishedrick5108]

That's would be a great project wish I had the finds

[@steveclark4291]

My grandmother had a old 40 something Chevy but it was painted a Ford blue ! I was probably only 5 years old at the time !

[@johnhopkins6658]

1st tome it's seen the light of day for 50+ years.

[@jasonshaw9240]

Unreal awesome 1 Cool chevrolet.

[@Railroad_1364]

My grandfather bought a 1940 Chevy brand new for & $ 900.00 he kept it look'n new the the remainder of his life, died at 91in 1975. I had it for 20 years and gave it to my sister, then she sold it for $ 2,700.00 and the buyer made a custom out of it. I cried LOL. .

[@jaimepalma2417]

Felistasiones a los grandes maestros mecánicos favulosos estraordinario maravilloso son lo mejor del mundo saludos cordiales dé la república de Chile por la razón o la fuerza

[@alexanderaquino6625]

Podia ter uma continuaçao mostrando tratamento nesse carro como lavar ele todo limpar recuperar o veiculo

[@joseaugustozago4654]

Parece um sonho encontrar este clássico, em um celeiro, e mais sorte um anjo ter colocado vigas no telhado. Parabéns a todos . Joseph Zago , São Paulo Brazilian!!!!

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

That coupe would make a great chopped 3 window.

[@MrStacy1974]

I can't believe David Frieburger ended up with the forgotten hotrod. I just hope Road Kill doesn't ruin it.

[@gregh7457]

you just know there is a dodge engine in its future

[@carlroberts7830]

andrew camerata would be proud

[@sulistiman]

that's a beautiful 😍 chevy 2door

[@MASI_forging]

The video is so amazing 😄😄

[@jeraldhood1327]

Nice car

[@user-zi9ec4bd8w]

Nice work

[@TheAlabamaKid]

If I had the money, I'd buy it in a heartbeat and do restromod. I say restromod because I'm assuming the original is shot. Keep the body original along with the gauges(no cutting up of the dash) and update the rest....like tires, suspension, engine and drove it regularly.

[@plumbcrazy375]

I have a 1940 Buick it came from a barn originally sold in Pennsylvania

[@markbeckett4932]

Nice 👍 bro

[@yayoib49]

My first Car Ride was in a 1940 Chevy Coupe home from the Hospiital

[@denislandry7577]

What a great score ! If i would of find that , it would not be for sale

[@michaelbenardo5695]

I would love to have a 1940 Chevy, as it is sort of the underdog - the 41 gets all the attention. The only thing I would change is the 4:10 rear end. I would put the optional 3:73 ring and pinion in it, as GM shunned Overdrive.

[@mikafiltenborg7572]

Cool car 😎👍

[@tgvettes]

that is a very cool car, I would love to restore it

[@donhoughton271]

Would love to buy that 40 coupe .😊

[@carl5536]

That's most definitely what a survivor looks like cause it looks fully complete from what I can see of it so far...I agree with the small block Chevy V8 engine but I think I'd clean the body up really good and make a sleeper survivor car out of it rolling on 8" rim's with 60s or 70 series tires all the way around it..I'm thinking with today's technology that engine could be redone into a big block 6cylinder engine lol cause those old 250 6cylinder engines upwards to I think a 292 or whatever size they made bigger than a 250 was like a big block 6cylinder engine lol...

[@jennifermillerduke9842]

When I was small there was an older lady that drove an old 1940s model car it was a teal green color after she died her husband couldn't part with it. So he parked in a shed and it's was still sitting in the shed about 6 years ago her sons wouldn't take it out after their dad died and the 2 son's are now gone and a half brother lives there and guess the old beautiful car still sitting in that shed in Midway Texas it was running when they put it in the shed I'm sure that's not the case no more. It was still beautiful 6 or 7 years ago when I seen it through a crack in the wall of the shed. Crazy how people do over things and they become sentimental to the family. LoL. Crazy

[@kapekodbob]

Awesome save man, love the color inside the trunk lid an the dash is super cool. Hopefully new owner will preserve it. Put in the latest I6 chevy has with split manifold, cam , twin 2 bblrs. How were those tranny's, closed drive shaft ?

[@TheGamingGeek2001]

I'm sure others have pointed it out but just saw that Freiburger from Roadkill bought the 39' Ford with the 292 in it and it's in the newest episode

[@dinxsy8069]

Made me cringe seeing them wrench on that rear bumper with the chains

[@IronTrapGarage]

It has to come out somehow..

[@87mini]

Thank goodness for the iron roof over it! I guess if some scientists wanted to collect racoon poop, the fastest way would be to park a car in a shed in the Pennsylvania woods...

[@markbeckett4932]

My favourite colour

[@robertcallahan4065]

Note the aftermarket lights, front and back, not factory, turn signals.

[@quagmiredavis4117]

Yes 292 6 cylinder gmc driveline for that coupe

[@lanfrancosenno7536]

Mi sembra abbastanza completa 😊💪