Custom Gas Tank Modifications And Patina Paint Blending - 1932 Ford Roadster

[@pinwizz69]

That car is lookin' better and better with each episode. I'm a big old movies buff and Matt's haircut is strait out of a 50's movie with hot rod punks in it. Turned up jeans, white tee shirt with a cigarette pack in the rolled up sleeve and a cigarette crooked above his ear. Yuppers, he's got the perfect period hair cut. I used to have pictures of my favorite Uncle from the 50's looking like that when he had a hot rod and a Harley. Depending on weather and the girl he was with he'd drive what he felt like. Just talked to him yesterday. Next time I'll try to get some stories out of him about that time in his life.

[@mitchelpinion1852]

I don't like "patina" cars, but in the hot rod world you should do what you like. I watch this channel because I enjoy watching the process and your skill in bringing old hot rods back to life. Stay true to yourself.

[@craighough5886]

You talk about the process being like an art project. You are correct. You must take an artistic position when building a hot rod. A lot of my car friends are artists by trade, myself included. I used to roll the car out in the driveway when I was building it and stare at it. My neighbours thought I was crazy, until I explained the process of building a car from various other ones , and the challenges that go with it.

[@IronTrapGarage]

You’re so right Craig!

[@diaspo]

Still my favorite build of yours over the years, and so glad you've taken the path of a sensitive preservation with it. It absolutely oozes history and character, and is a seriously important piece of hotrod history kept in its original form. I remember thinking it was like something out of Indiana Jones up on that fantastic lift when you first discovered it, and the journey of uncovering its story along the way has only added to its charm. As someone that works in the museum sphere and has an academic background in archaeology, I really can't fault you on any preservation decision you've had to make thus far. Great work!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you so much! I really do try and explain this preservation idea to people as the same idea as done in museums with ancient artifacts. Clean up what is dirty and only replace what has been totally destroyed. A mummy isn’t nearly as interesting when “restored” to what they looked like when alive.. we want to see them as found in the tomb.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

I get your point, but mummies were never alive in the first place or they would have made strong objection to the mummification process!

[@b1g1lz]

That all blends in well now. Great to see the old gauges coming back to life like they've been waiting patiently for years to serve again.

[@64Dasani]

I like the car, it is coming together nicely. You are doing a wonderful job preserving the car’s history

[@thomasst.martin3308]

I am anxious to see this car go down the road. I love the details of seeing the old SW gauges still work. Too cool.

[@glennlyons4890]

I very much identify with the ITG thought of breathing life back into these cars in a way that is sympathetic to what their owners originally wanted them to be, but with the sands of time slowed somewhat. 🙂 Keppup the magnificent work that ITG do. 👏

[@classactkirk]

Oohh he'll yes..preserve that history and the hotrod..bored people on the wrong chanel.

[@terryeustice5399]

The Fuel tank and cover looks like it belongs on the car. Great job. And Matt thanks for sharing your build.

[@randiegadberry5448]

I like what you are doing with the car. Not every hot rod has to be a mirror finished rod.

[@johnhealy4647]

I like the daily driver mentality you have Matt, bringing it back from the dead, fixing the cancer, yet leaving the "patina" on the surface is right and just. Do your thing brother!

[@michaelfarren3712]

You guys are doing a great job. I've noticed more old cars are being made mechanically sound and preserved. Also keeping it original is more cost effective, than a full restoration. You are the one who paying for these cars not them.

[@waynespiteri122]

I agree Matt, to me preserving the car is important. Cars in the day were built on a shoe string budget not built into a shiny glossed car with a billet parts off the shelf items . They made do with what was at hand. Keep up the good work.

[@steveo3002]

grey scotch pad on a da sander used wet makes nice worn out looking paint without scratches

[@IronTrapGarage]

Good tip!

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

15:16 Not a complaint, just an observation, that rock wall is every bit as nostalgic as the roadster but it's eating overspray.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’ve been painting near it for years and not much has shown. Nothing a power washer won’t remove once a summer

[@tombot007]

Love it! I get it Matt. Masterful job matching the rear panel and honoring the old technics.

[@nickmeoli6903]

Anyone can build a shiny new looking hotrod. I love your methodology, it truly makes them one of a kind as not all cars weather the same. Keep it up.

[@garyhughes9199]

Looks like the cars that turn my head at the car show. I like this build direction, and the car is amazing!

[@ajperotti2551]

The gas tank and filler panel look real good. Matches the look you are going for. I myself believe certain found Hot Rods need to be preserved as part of Hot Rod history. How do you teach the young guys coming up into the hobby without examples of what was long ago when you couldn't buy certain parts in a store. Your channel shows us with elbow grease and some hand tools you can work on an old car and have fun safely. At the end of the day, you are now a participant not a spectator. This hobby is very addictive. Gas in the veins of all of us. God Bless. Love you guys. Be Safe.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much! Glad you understand it all!

[@trumbley22]

Looks great! If you painted it, it would just be another painted 32 Roadster. The history and character is what sets it apart and makes it more interesting.

[@eltay3]

Very cool. As you say, it’s your car. Anyone else can do their car as they wish.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt & Steve, I agree with your idea of preserving the car as it is, I'm doing pretty much the same thing with our 30 A Coupe, y'all be safe!! God Bless!!

[@slowshop]

Love the look on this one! I'm usually not a fan of fenders but this one is top notch! 👌 Great job ITG

[@wilhelmromanji]

You do beautiful work Matt! As to what you do to the car that’s your choice and no one else’s.

[@garyoleary5480]

Best to preserve the history. That way we know where we came from. There are enough shiny 32's out there. Keep up the good work!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

I like what your doing with this car it is more of a preservation than a restoration. The car will be fast and functional while showing its age some. I'm just glad to see the car as a solid runing piece of history. Great work, and keep up the awesome content.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielkeel9265]

Yeah I get, though I'd just paint in black laquer and park in the sun over a summer! This is more authentic though, for sure!

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Great work, Matt and crew! That gas tank cover looks great! IF YOU wanted to glue Pink Flamingos all over the project that would be fine with me IF it's fine with you! Thank you all for your work!

[@chrissplace392]

You own the car, do what you want with it. I think it looks great, I like you're approach. You're preserving the car as is, it can always be redone again later if some one wants. Seems to me that the "make it perfect" crowd is great @ commenting but rarely offer to actually buy the cars they object too.

[@miker7294]

The car is perfect. It’s only original once. I do the same with my cars and get more thumbs up then the shiny show car. Keep doing what you’re doing. Most of us love it!

[@brucegarrow1747]

Love the car, everybody has an opinion,please yourself.

[@robertwenzell9510]

That license plate was blue with yellow lettering. My Uncle's 1959 Impala Sport Sedan had a Michigan plate that configuration, and that was in 1965.

[@josephpalen7149]

It looks pretty "crappy"😁 I like the look you're going after. It is undoubtedly being preserved to take it to the level of perfection sometime in the future if you want to.

[@ralphhammond8398]

Hey Matt, I enjoy watching the way your bring these hot rods back to life. The 32 roadster looks exactly like it belongs in the 30's 40's and 50's nice job, can't wait till you get it running and rolling down the road....Ralph

[@danielowen7845]

The world has plenty of shiny 100 point garage queen 32 roadsters. Not very many period correct, as found survivors. Great job!!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed!

[@joannalewis2564]

Matt you are doing everything that I would do to the car . Great job Matt !

[@steveclark4291]

Moon inspection giving his seal of approval ! Good job Moon !

[@protc]

I think it looks perfect for what your going for. I love a crusty old school hotrod.

[@nasnosrace]

That is so cool! Way to go on keeping it in as found condition.

[@iantaylor368]

You have saved it from the scrap yard 👍👍👍

[@georgeparker7409]

Another note from N.E. Back in the day (late '50's) a scrap of memory came back. I remember our body shop paint supplier (Providence Lacquer & Supply) explaining that there were actually 9 shades of black. Now times have changed but maybe? Well done done "antiquing" . I am a furniture restorer and use the same technique often. Nice job, good luck.

[@rayk9315]

Hey Matt, great job on that fuel tank. I get what you're trying to do to preserve the way the car was back in the day. Can't wait to hear it purr.

[@qwiked]

Totally agree with the direction you are taking….Lotsa shiny paint reproduction steel and fiberglass, sbc powered 32 roadsters out there..

[@randomyank7777]

It's your car , do what you want . I think it's a beauty , myself . If someone down the road buys it , they can make it "perfect", to their specifications . That you are stopping the "rot" is most important . Putting it back together as a functional driver is also very awesome ! Nice work , gents ! Carry on !

[@kapekodbob]

I'm not angry, very happy with it. Be prouid to drive It !

[@reneprovencher8395]

I like this! I built fiberglass 32’s and I made the bodies to look like old rusty looking rough painted. People mostly loved it. I call them “LEANERS”. Lean on it, you won’t hurt it!!!!

[@garysoykin2783]

I think the rear cover came out great ,good job at shitafing !!!!!

[@SpeedKing49]

Hey Matt, The 32 is looking good, I like it. The comment section is almost as entertaining as the video's, lol. I think it's great you guys build these cars on a budget to enjoy and actually drive. 🇨🇦

[@chrisclark4813]

Looks great to me. Sorry to hear people get angry but stay calm, true to yourself, maybe next time they'll take a little more water with it. Love as always Reading, England.

[@hdvette64]

That Beauty is coming together perfectly! I wouldn’t change a thing, full steam ahead 👍

[@AC-gj4ze]

Wow man love it 😍. Excellent job making the paint match too. I am definitely going to use your technique on my hotrod. That’s such a nice 32. Thank you for preserving it and inviting us to come along for the ride. You guys rock 🤘🏽

[@mattomon1045]

Matt It is your car whet ever you want to do JUST DO IT . great rear roll pan restoration to perfect shity !!!!

[@RobertJones-sb1if]

You can go to any car show and see perfect cars but survivors have character that restored cars just don't have. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@tomfortson5147]

Wow, Matt, looking great! You've distressed the tank cover just right!

[@darrellkelly7614]

It's looking fine..and will in the end. Good choices

[@seangavin8140]

Perfectly $hitty is PERFECT for the DeLorean 32. It would be cool as a primo restoration but “restored” as a survivor is even better!

[@bobpeters6532]

Hi Matt! I love survivor hot rods, so I've been watching the progress on your 32 roadster with great interest! I really like what you've done with the car thus far.....including trying to match the patina of the gas tank cover with the rest of the car.

[@kenimhoff6475]

The gas tank cover looks awesome. The whole theme of preserving the car is a personal choice. I think you made the right choice.

[@bradeastham5494]

I think it looks great! You’re doing a super job can’t wait to see those wheels turning.

[@justdale1966]

Now that's going to be a fun car beautiful job

[@MF-rn5os]

It’s coming along great. Hope it’s a short winter as fast as your getting it done.

[@mysteriousstranger239]

nice job keeping it original is harder than you think

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Nice Jobs Matt you really got the spraying technique with your paint gun. The aging process looks awesome. I think the survivor style Hot Rod cool looking and is extremely practical for fun driving

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Hey Matt something I learned years ago was for the sending unit needs the correct omhs wire to operate the gauge correctly.

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Love the build style you do, preserved shittnes is a new term and class at the local shows soon to be the biggest trend!!

[@mwrcrft]

I like your interpretation of your period cars. If folks want a shiny jewelry box just whip out that credit card and head to the auction or find a builder to make what they want and if they feel up to it build their own with online parts that are readily available.

[@geneyusko5975]

Build it your way , it’s your car , love it.

[@pappete9988]

Doing the survivor resto pays homage to the original build and owner, a full shiny new rebuild would never bring the attention it deserves. Beautifull job done with a great eye, and respect. 👊

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you for understanding!

[@TrashcanGarage]

Nice, Matt! My two cents - a car you're enjoying shouldn't sit still long enough for folks to get that close anyway. And I wouldn't worry about visible scuff marks. You'd get those anyway from years of washing and wiping down a car. But, good job! I like the "used and enjoyed" look. Hell, I've got a 2015 Challenger and I don't even wash it. I do tend to keep my interiors spotless tho.

[@matthewsmith6486]

I think it's looking awesome! I totally get what you're trying to do with this car and I thinks that's the right direction. I love it!

[@rolandtb3]

The Dorian roadster is coming along nicely. Dash gages' evaluation, engine fit up, pedals & floor boards, gas tank and patina cover plate. Soon ready to rumble.

[@RobertBrown-oe2vi]

Preserving the past...too cool.

[@hansosl]

I'm into perfect shitty cars for 15 years now, and i'm liking this thing a lot 😉

[@joedyer8824]

Like it Like it was car is showing Like it was built nice job Matt

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice job Matt

[@black88coupe]

Nice job Matt. Looks good!

[@robertsummers5246]

Period correct is the way to go. I like both beautiful pristine shiny hot rods and patina. I’m going through a period correct 1971 Honda “chopper” not really my style. But it’s worth preserving to honor its original owner who now resides in a nursing home. Just seems like the right to do. Keep up everything your doing. Old fan.

[@macho4x4warlock98]

I like it! The cover restro came out great!

[@kevinkelly1523]

Gas tank cover looks outstanding.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Matt for tips on how to age the paint to blend in with the old paint or patina !

[@jeffkalte9371]

Love it! Great job Matt and Moon!

[@fredkaminski3668]

The tank cover looks great! You had to keep it!

[@easttexastramps]

dig how this roadster is coming together. please make more videos where you work on cars.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We put our videos 3 times a week and most are working on the cars…

[@tompalcie6284]

If you have ever used Formby's furniture refinisher you know laquour just melts with the right chemical. When I restored some furniture with it I let it soften and then blended it into the bare spots to even the finish out. Finishing it "shitty" will definitely get it on the road 3to 4 times faster than restoring it to a nice finish. Especially black. Can't wait to see it tooling around.

[@victorcaporosso1752]

It’s gonna be really cool

[@liljoeii6091]

I like the looks of the car you done a real good job especially when you're doing the work it looks good to me I'd I'd be in heaven driving that car nice thanks for the video

[@beerdeliveryguy9797]

Matt finally has his Bob Ross moment

[@richardwirt3193]

Looks good to me blends in well

[@davidjenkins1958]

What a mind you have Matt, what a beautiful job on the gas tank cover. I looked on. Eastwood’s website for scotch bride pads and was surprised to see the green one was the only one they have. The green one is generally the coarsest one there is and if it leave any scratches you may consider checking out 3m’s red medium cut or gray fine cut scotch Brite pads. They have a selection on their website.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep I have all the different grits around the shop. Just went for the “dirtiest”and most worn out one to mess the paint up with lol

[@robertszymanski7804]

Two words......LOVE IT!!! ❤

[@markrandall1456]

I like the effect of your art project. The only think I might have done different would have been to dust in a little brown before the black. It’s always hard to tell the colors looking at my phone. Overall it’s cool. My wife told me I look sexy in my black ITG T-shirt. 🤣 Thanks for the fun. 🤠

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the support!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

Car is looking awesome, can't wait to hear it fire.

[@billembrico10]

You also absolutely nailed it!

[@donames6941]

i thank it good that you keep it looking like you went back in time a zap it back from old time to now

[@jamesross4702]

I agree, preserve history don't erase it

[@dalebucknall313]

Great job you are doing.love what you do.

[@jimkinker1200]

Anybody can build a new looking hot rod so why hide a beautiful original survivor. I like what your doing.

[@ronnierollins8447]

looks great, i get the preservation theme. keep up th' great work

[@fredbaker9163]

I like what you’re doing with it 👍

[@choppedmercury9826]

I get what you're doing and love it. My ride my way . I'm doing pretty much the same thing on a chopped '46 Merc I bought many years ago from Glen Borneman. It has a beautifully done chop but don't know any of the history behind it. Love me a full fender '32