Repairing 80+ Years Of Frame Damage - Schroll 1932 Ford Coupe

[@stevenpdxedu]

The frame just looks so much cleaner with all the buggers knocked off. Well done!

[@ACDesignsGarage]

Love your channel!!!!! Glad to still see younger guys building pre war hot rods, I'm 42 and there are not many guys my age messing with the older stuff, I started a channel AC Designs Garage to show us building my dads 32 roadster, and some pre 1972 stuff lol. Keep up the Rad work my friend!!!!!!

[@charlesmdoc]

This is your "fun" time. I don't know if yawl have any young ones, but having a protégé' is a really wonderful experience. Passing it along one on one is very fulfilling. It is one of those things that makes life worth living

[@IronTrapGarage]

No little ones yet, but Mike's son will probably hang around once he's old enough!

[@mikl911]

Love that you work so hard at keeping the "soul" of the original build but still making it better.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you! It is a fun way to bring these old hot rods back!

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Matt, old school must be your middle name, your work is done with a lot pride. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Kevin!

[@AndyGeesGarage]

While watching this I was thinking to myself “I wonder if he’s going to gas weld anything?” Then you gas welded 🤯 So great that you are again maintaining the old build style.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha that’s great!

[@donalddenning2383]

Nice job keeping the old schools welding where it matters. Like to see the progress

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Donald!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

This video shows why your projects don't get done over night. Awesome looking work!!!

[@THEoriginaljmelford]

Matt You are right that back in the day we used what ever we could get our hands on to make a hot rod better. In the mid 1970's I was working on a 1940 Pontiac 2 door and needed to get a steering box that didn't have play in it so I went to the junk yard and got a 1965 GTO steering box and a 1966 2 plus 2 steering shaft and installed them on my 1940 pontiac with the original steering wheel. I also had to source a gas tank, back bumper and headlight switch from the junk yard ( I was in the Air Force and didn't have a lot of money) but I had a nice cruser when I was done. Thanks for your you tube channel! Even us old guys can learn new skills.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Sounds about right! I like to remind people of this stuff when working on these cars and embrace the quirkiness of the oddball parts they used. It's the nice part about it being a hot rod and not a factory-correct restoration!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

We call that heaten and beaten or tack and smack That will put a lot of strength back in the frame Looks good, thanks Matt Central California Watching

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for the update on the Schroll Ford 32 coupe ! I like the way you explain what and why you are doing it ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .

[@bobgaylord8883]

Love how you explain what & why you're doing on a project, as well as how you're doing it. You sit back, reason it out and prepare before just jumping into it and the results show. Excellent workmanship. I've been doing this stuff for many, many years and you've taught me things that help me turn out better work. Thank you.

[@tdwz1652]

He definitely has very good teaching skills, makes the videos very enjoyable to watch

[@IronTrapGarage]

Wow thank you Bob! That means a lot! I definitely don’t consider myself an expert but I just like to share things I’ve learned to help others save time learning the “hard way” like I do! Haha

[@frankjamann5671]

Nothing like seeing some old school hot rod engineering and keeping it original. Great job Matt, thanks for the video

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Frank!

[@robertbrady9597]

THE FRAME IS LOOKING GREAT GREAT JOB ON IT MATT

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Robert!

[@waynespiteri122]

I love how you try and retain the “ soul “ of the car. As usual great work and handy tips Matt.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Wayne!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt, well back to work for me, talked over my plans for a 33-34 Ford Coupe with the Wife, she's on board, we need to finish our current project but we can start collecting parts. I'm sure we can find a steel body, probably end up paying a stiff $$ amount, but for now we will carry on the 2021 Challenge. Your frame repairs are coming along nicely. See you on your next video. God Bless!!

[@andykeyes7616]

Making an old hot rod even better so it can be back on the road and showing everybody what a cool old hot rod is you do great work

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Andy!

[@andykeyes7616]

@@IronTrapGarage you are welcome Matt

[@2duser2]

It is amazing how much work and effort it took to make that frame look like NOTHING was done. Great job thanks for sharing.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@geofo60]

You’re doing a great job Matt, nice to see the gas welding being used. Takes me back to the way I was taught, long before TIG welders were around 👍. Geof (U.K.).

[@christianmccollum1028]

My new favorite project to watch on the Tube. Keep cruising along. Super interesting car build!

[@davidmellott5049]

This will be a masterpiece when finished, to the quality that was possible at the time of the building, which keeps it an honest recreation of a time gone by. AS always I love it so!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Dave!

[@roberthaynes8467]

Another skilled and informative video for we arm chair hot rodders. Love the guest appearance by Moon dog at the end. "Don't mind me I 'm just spot checking your welds."

[@garyhughes9199]

Like how you take your time,. and solve one problem before you move to the next. I started with one hotrod build and now I have three. (Ha Ha ) I think that kind of focus will help me get more done.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha yep it happens to us all! I like having projects at different stages and different styles to keep me busy but not drained when I’m stuck on one project

[@anderssoderlind90]

Nice done Matt, you give me itch in my fingers to build a cool ride again, I get so nostalgic when I watch your videos.

[@shartne]

It welds a lot better after sand blasted dont it. A heck of lot better than trying to weld up grease and rust just dont work good.

[@IronTrapGarage]

haha yep! Starting to get better at doing that stuff to make my life easier!

[@shartne]

@@IronTrapGarage you are pro now for sure.

[@Ecosse57]

she cleaned nice! kudos for laying in some gas welding and hope to see some detail of that in future. just for a change of pace.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks! I may try and integrate more in the future. It just feels “right” gas welding on these old hot rods!

[@motorfreaknew]

Sunday afternoon ... here in Italy we are in lockdown ..... finally your new video arrives and Sunday it comes back to life! thank you guys!!! 🍻😎😘

[@robertmartin317]

That makes at least two of us enjoying the art work from sunny Italy on a very rainy day. Ciao a tutti!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you both for watching!

[@motorfreaknew]

@@robertmartin317 ciao!

[@scottcarter90]

The frame is looking good! Can't tell where jagged pieces were. Very good!

[@g1gamanx]

Awesome video Matt. I've been spending quite a bit of time with my old frame. Fun to try and figure out why there are holes in certain places from hot rodding over time. I also decided to think ahead a little and put some 3" tube in my cross members as an exhaust pass through. That seems to be a problem with the old hotrods getting an exhaust under the floor. Maybe I'll use them, maybe someone 80 years from now will be happy I did it :)

[@Charger389]

I know it is difficult stuff but you make it look so easy... Loved watching the video.

[@jakeswartout8789]

That frame has already come a long way. Great work man

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Jake!

[@christopherspencer1900]

A real artist at work. Well done Matt looks awesome. Keep it up 👍

[@Paleoman52]

Very interesting video. Those repairs came out really nice. I love this type of video, looking forward to the next installment on this car.

[@donnengler7532]

I have only recently started watching these videos, so I have only now seen this one and I just burst out laughing when I saw you whail on the bracket with a bfh. Definately in keeping with the soul of the original build, though they probably didn't use the fire-axe (wrench) and just did it cold. :) Big thumbs up.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Fantastic video will be a blinder I suspect when finished I haven’t oxy welded for thirty years and I use to love doing it I just mig everything these days 👍👍😍😍

[@robertalbee7116]

This is what I need and want to see. Thanks for taking the time to show your fab skills.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Robert!

[@craigcaggiano431]

Glad to see you cleaning up frame Matt, taking some of the crude notches out of it. Then using the Gas Torch to heat and bend the areas needed. The torch adds character to finish welding the braces

[@jackphilly338]

Hey Matt looking good its always nice when repairs go easer than thought. 👍

[@garycamara9955]

By flattening out the crossmember and angling it you can lower it more and correct the castor.

[@nilsthemis]

Great site! You could weld on a diamond shape doubler plate on the frame at the steering box to stiffen up the area and clean up the holes at the same time.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I was considering that, great idea!

[@RichieCat4223]

20:01 Like the different engine mounts, maybe there was another steering box that needed the clearance. Or the box had to be moved out to give clearance to one of the engines installed. 31:10 That's surprising you said that about gas welding. TIG (to me) is the same technique , heat till a puddle forms and add filler rod.

[@treyrosenmeyer9097]

I dig the Hard Bop, daddy o. Another enjoyable and informative video. Thanks Matt and Mike.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Trey!

[@brucemitchell8642]

Nice to see the safety gear being used - sets a good example for others to follow. Keep up the good work and having fun.

[@robertmitchell3830]

Matt it looks like you can lower the stirring box centering the assembly. This world take filling the holes and re drilling the holes. The tour hung was not very accurate process lol. Great work on this find and love the work you are doing. Fan of the show and the work. Bob Fredericksburg va

[@briankinnear7461]

Really nice work. That chassis is going look really nice.

[@conover1978]

Thank you for doing the research on the steering box. That’s what was in me 32 5 window Chevy coupe. I didn’t until now. Thanks

[@JONMEREDITH]

Watching another GREAT video is an excellent way to start the day! Thank you!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@oscartango64]

Good job. Always enjoy the work and attention to detail

[@davidvansickle563]

This was very interesting to watch. You do great work Matt.

[@ernieleithes6545]

Great attention to detail matt well done OCD is a postive .

[@andrewkiwi1]

B.F.H. = Big Friendly Hammer. I have one too a 4lb club hammer with an 18" handle. Thanks for grinding back those daggy holes where the steering box mounts. They were starting to annoy me. LOL The bolts would have come loose from the Ch rail not being flat. I am surprised how well that chassis came up as looking at it before i would have written it off. I think Mr Schroll would be happy with what you are doing and glad its being done properly, not that he has a say in the matter now. LOL Any how Happy New Year from Auckland, New Zealand and i hope this year is better than last year for you all.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank You Andrew!!

[@slowshop]

Frame looks mint!! Old battle scares gives it character. 👌

[@icu22day]

Greetings from Haiti. Thank you for the entertaining and helpful video.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevesgarage7270]

So cool frames lookin good. I’m on the frame work with my project a lot of work. Thanks for the video Steve

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@petersmith1076]

Nice work Matt, if I may make a suggestion, you were saying that the frame doesn't match where you sanded it smooth. Try a needle scaler on those areas it'll look like pitting. Love you videos

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’ll be making the frame smooth/clean where it shows so I’ll go the other way and fill the pits and make the frame nice

[@rickaser2383]

Thanks for the show and tell, metalwork is an art and you have it mastered!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Ric!

[@JA-sm9zf]

Hey Matt, looks like some good fun work - a little hard at times I imagine but you’re getting it done 👍 Thanks for sharing. -Juan in Virginia

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching Juan!

[@danielwilson6401]

For the three bolts that hold the steering box through the frame rails, how about turning up three bungs/ spacers to be inserted and welded in place? They could be made with the spacer length incorporated, so no stacks of washers or loose spacers would be used. It would clean up those big ugly holes, look better, be stronger, and easier to assemble. The frame is looking nicer all the time.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I was thinking of a similar idea except making a boxed-in spacer type section that would get welded into the frame so it is a broader area than just those narrow little spacers. Either way I'll be doing something like that but I really need to get the body in place to double check I like where/how they had the steering box sitting. Never took notice before. Great idea!

[@danielwilson6401]

@@IronTrapGarage it is tough to work on a resto without it becoming a whole new project. I like your approach, keep up the good work! No excuse for it not to be "right" while remaining true to the original concept.

[@hotrodmyk]

Hey, looking good. Yes, I can see myself at 18 gas welding brackets on. Authentic for sure;

[@deuceman32]

Nicely done, Matt. I noticed that you were using the finger switch on the frame rail TIG repairs and wonder if you recall your amp setting and tungsten size for those shark bite repairs. I am a TIG novice at age 68 and while the sheet metal stuff is coming along nicely, I am still grabbing the mig for heavier work. I need to step up. Thanks.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching! I think I was around 70-80 amps. You may want to do less or more depending on your skill level.

[@deuceman32]

@@IronTrapGarage Hahaha, I just watched the video that you did for Eastwood on these repairs with the new welder, which took care of my questions nicely. Thanks for all you do.

[@IronTrapGarage]

@@deuceman32 Glad the video was helpful!

[@tedhewitt4299]

Frame looks good Matt.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you Ted!

[@glennnickerson8438]

Beauty is skin deep, but ugly is to the bone! Nice to see you taking some of the curse out of the frame Matt. Hopefully your work will show and the stuff you want to "save" won't!

[@jeffkalte9371]

Dang, buddy! That is perfect, keeping the soul yet makin it beautiful.

[@briankay3380]

I remember back in 1960 when I changed the motor in my 1937 Ford V8 from the standard motor to 1938 Mercury 24 stud, I had trouble with centralising the radiator because the “ Laser” battery kept going flat, Bugger!🤣😂😅🇦🇺🦘🦘🦘

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha yea we're definitely lucky with some of this stuff!

[@howardkoster4026]

Yes, the frame looks way better now that you cleaned it up. I'm curious about the radiator mounting bracket. How would you have done it? Would you have put the brackets " inboard" inside the frame rails???? Anyways, I like the way the frame is looking..Good job???

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea I did a similar deal on the Free-T. I welded them onto the front of the cross member.

[@lennsoderlund4476]

helluva welding montage!

[@johnnyguyda1996]

You knowing how to make things good. Especially old school welding

[@Dave-1277]

Moon! Such a cool dog!

[@imouse3246]

Definitely a keeper. Dogs live to sniff, so don't discourage them, please.

[@keithkrause3386]

Awesome as usual! Looking forward to the next video!

[@waynespyker5731]

How about cleaning up the torched steering box holes with weld and a die grinder to become round again, replacing the washers and stuff with a mounting plate of the same thickness sandwiched inside the frame? It could be a plasma cut spider, not for strength but just because.

[@brucemitchell8642]

Have you shown how to check the frame for square and how to square one up if it has diamonds or twisted? tape on the floor and a plumb bob is all I have used to check for diamond, two straight edges for twist. A jack and some boards to bend it back in alignment.

[@scottcoles840]

Matt, back in the day they would use wire coat hangers for filler rod when gas welding. Try that to be really authentic!

[@josebriceno97]

Impressive metal work.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Jose!

[@Mercmad]

Jeez man be careful when using a lazer! you can get serious macular damage in your eyes .It isn't like arc flash which goes in a couple of days it's permanent.

[@imouse3246]

That would depend on the Class and power output. Also that's not a spot laser, so the output is distributed over the length of the beam on the target.

[@lobmin]

That's what I was thinking - I'm pretty sure you shouldn't let that laser get in your eyes

[@jamiecampbell3068]

LOL Those shop panoramas crack me up. You look like a "work for pay" shop. Nope .. .. just my stuff, thanks. Awesomeness. 🤗

[@Carl09of09]

Looking good! Can't wait to see more progress! :)

[@doug.patterson4732]

put gussets on the brackets when you git them bent over so they stay where you want them

[@mick_1949]

Nice work matt 👍

[@gordonhenagar6652]

Looking good bro, and educational!

[@christiandekok8856]

Matt, is your workspace chilly? You look cold. I hate working in the cold. Love your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@IronTrapGarage]

I keep the shop in the low to mid 60’s when working. Happy medium to not sweating and not going broke heating the place. Not an easy building to heat.

[@garycamara9955]

I use heim joints (rose joints) instead of tie rod ends, it may not be as period correct(they did have them in the 50s)but they are safer.

[@dannystubblefield5478]

Excellent work

[@joealbert7773]

Great video, as always.

[@ericargo9157]

Nice work Matt. Some guys watch golf and some guys dig watching a guy "speed weld" on an old car frame to some jammin' new tunes. I can't stand watching golf.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching Eric!

[@davesnothere5575]

that rail isn't tweeked at that bend down the side with the front steering box hole is it?

[@tokeypokey]

any idea on the interior height of an unchopped 32 ford coupe? looking into picking one up but i need headroom measurements before i even go and look at one

[@snowfarmerxx9171]

How do you heat your shop? I would think those rock walls would wick the heat right outside.... is there any air infiltration through the walls?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Overhead forced propane heat. Shop is half underground. It isn’t super efficient to heat but works ok

[@daviddaniels6473]

Jeez, That cleaned up nicely! Any plans to box it?

[@garycamara9955]

It looks good!

[@waynehigden]

How many coat hangers were used with torches to weld back in the 60’s?

[@driftwoodpile]

excellent work!

[@dombutler7685]

Nice work, it looks a whole lot better! Are you going to box in or strengthen anything?

[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

Do you ever have problems with the weld blowing out when you weld near the edge? Is there a trick to keep that from happening?

[@13SKULLWRECKER]

Copper or Aluminum backing blocks

[@IronTrapGarage]

Always a problem. If I have a pedal attached to the pedal I back off the amperage. If I’m using the finger switch with no amperage control on the fly I just shove a ton of filler rod in to “cool” the puddle and fill that last crevice. It happens to us all regardless!

[@davelewis2174]

start at the edge with short welds than go back and finish weld the patch not much metal to dissipate the heat on the edges .

[@DependableAutoTruck]

do you know if powder coating will survive the winters up north. have always wondered if restored daily drivers would survive if powder coated

[@classiccarrescue8772]

Very Interesting Videos!!

[@thomasst.martin3308]

Nice work.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Thomas!

[@ccpgmike620]

R U going to use hi-build primer on frame to fill some of the pitting??

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’ll clean up the front rails that will be visible when the car is done. The rest is all hidden so I won’t go too nuts. Trying to keep restraint with this one!

[@Dave_Boyer]

How long are those rad support brackets going to last?...they look pretty crude. That frame is cleaning up nicely.

[@IronTrapGarage]

How long will they last? They lasted this long! The most I’ll do is round the corners on them. They’re definitely staying.

[@ДжоБлэк-ш5у]

Хорошо сделанная работа. Смотрю с интересом.

[@eddiezapien5713]

Great music this week!