The Last Final Custom Touch To The Rear Of The 1939 Mercury

[@michaelwillette5738]

Matt, So many of these 'mini' projects have applications to far different cars. Your reach is wider than you know. Idea generators! Thanks!

[@tomfortson5147]

Hey Matt, Steve And Mike, the gravel pan turned out great! Looks factory - especially with the rolled tips. Very nice work! And the motorcycle plate lights turned out as well. Right. "6 Volt" should answer any questions from the Law...

[@chrisclark4813]

Another fab episode. Looking forward to the front mods. This is getting us all through the winter,........... next year, how about you pick another car and do another series. Love as always, Reading, England.

[@Mr5454wayne]

That's looks nice and tidy👍🇦🇺

[@moparpollack6242]

I like it even Moon approves! Looking forward to the side glass engineering and installation.

[@bucksnort4188]

Fantastic custom addition to the back end of this car!! The capped ends on the gravel shield was the cherry on top of the cake, that is a great look!!

[@michaelpopelka1483]

Rounding off the edges of that gravel pan was an excellent finish to an equally great job!

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

thanks for all the videos guys! i i love this channel especially seeing the lead work! if you love old school hot rods this is the place to be!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

@@IronTrapGarage ur welcome my fellow hot rodder!! all us old retired rodders appreaciate u man for the entertainment!

[@daleking8529]

It just keeps getting better!!

[@randomyank7777]

Just an observation , but Matt looks like he's hitting his stride here . Comfortably comfortable . Why not ? An excellent series on how to make a dream come true . The gravel pan came out perfect , & I love the turned down ends , like your factory friend's car . Nice ! The lighting is fine ! The "heat" usually has high beams , & can see everything from pavement to rooftops & trees , beyond the car . They can see the plate , FINE . Roll with it , baby ! Pipes , then front end . Paint it enough to drive it . If it's where you want it , then put a good one on it . Drive it . Enjoy it ! 👍

[@jimlyreman5869]

Awesome! The gravel pan really finishes the back of the car!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s the little details that make the difference!

[@brianbarney1885]

The car keeps getting better. I’m enjoying this series because it helps understand why full custom cars can take shops years to develop. Thanks for filming all the work.

[@jeffchecchio5026]

It looks great. Nice job 😊

[@DwightTravis]

It looks great my friend !!!!!!!!

[@KyleKyleson]

Nice work there, it looks clean and smooth.

[@murdoc6501]

Yuppers, another win! Rolled ends add to the look and smooth her out (great classic custom touch)! Winter's not over yet, can't wait to see what's next for the front end! Sure you already know, but Piero got Tweedy Pie done (popped up in a couple videos) and in the GNRS! Go Iron Trap, keep moving forward!

[@billtaylor5853]

Gravel pan looks terrific, really sets it off. Still not sure about those overriders, but that's just me.

[@barryhickman6911]

The rolled over end pieces finish it. Looks great. Anxious to see what you have planned for the front of the car. Good job!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Glad you liked the rear. Stay tuned!

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Very nice Matt.... gravel pan really is the icing on the cake.....

[@steveM1341]

Love the pan, nice finishing touch.

[@DuckReach432]

That shot with the lights out was sweet. You could see how those lights would look on a dark road at night. Cops'll never catch ya!

[@robertverhasselt2412]

It's a flathead wanna be lead sled. My grandmother could catch it.

[@DuckReach432]

@@robertverhasselt2412 I know. Maybe pass a law restricting police to Model A four-pots.

[@johnalexander4356]

Much improved! You hit the target with the changes to the car's tail.

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

This just keeps getting better after every new video, keep up the good work!

[@5798Mike]

Super cool Well done 👍

[@petercavanaugh6510]

A few vids ago I commented asking if you were going to french in the license plate. When you replied no it's going on the bumper I though that's weak. Well I didn't envision what you have done. I like it. That gravel guard reminds me of my '61 Healy 3000, had a similar guard up front. Looking forward to the next series of mods!

[@jerrymccollum9649]

The Merc is looking awesome!! This is the way it should have come from the factory.

[@RobertJones-sb1if]

That looks really clean! Can't wait to see it with some paint on it!

[@IronTrapGarage]

We are too!

[@chassisresearchkid]

Fantastic work again.

[@Mopar46]

Good to see Moon taking an interest in proceedings, during construction.

[@vermontguy7692]

Steve is right on the money: That REALLY cleans things up. Sweet!

[@mattomon1045]

Great gravel pan Matt

[@nicktestoni8041]

Great to see how you guys work together!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It takes a team to make something this special.

[@randomyank7777]

@@IronTrapGarage It does indeed , Matt , & You have a very good one ! Ride that wave , fellas ! You are a special team , so naturally , what you touch becomes special too . This project being no exception , all of them have a place in Our hearts .

[@steinarerling8185]

Awesom regards from Norway , love your videos 👍👍

[@edwinreece438]

Good work.

[@birdseyeview1543]

lil yellow sharpie on the license plate lights makes them look more incandescent bulby...

[@charlesyoung7436]

That old license plate looks like it may have been repainted or had the contrasting color on the numbers sanded off and not put back on. Where I live, you can use plates from the date of your vintage car's model year. Does PA allow such plates to be touched up or repainted in their original color?

[@kentmckean6795]

Very nice!

[@LarryHeagren]

The back of the car is now very nice. The bumper and accessories do not detract from the smooth flow of the rear. It looks good and is understated and clean. As far as driving a car longer in the season PA is notoriously cold and having lived in DE for twelve years, I understand your issues weather wise. It will be in the mid 80's today in my neighborhood and that is the chief reason why I moved to Texas. I got sick of shoveling snow! You are well established where you are, so I get why moving really isn't an option. It is too bad because Austin has quite a busy old car scene with lots of custom shops. Remember there is no state income tax in Texas which has caused many a company to relocate in the last 20 years. I have enjoyed your channel immensely. Thanks for sharing your projects with us the viewers.

[@mitchelpinion1852]

Big improvement. Great attention to detail.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Thanks Matt and Steve my day just went from BAD to AWESOME !!👍👍

[@bobwilliams1535]

Very cool and nice! Neat design with the '41 taillights. 😎👍👍

[@garyf2245]

LOOKIN GOOD

[@kennethelliott9092]

Very nice look.

[@dellopack6325]

Looking good guys.

[@guillaumetg9196]

When the lights are off in the shop and we see only the car rear lights et the ITG neon logo… great background just there 21:14 😉

[@thomasst.martin3308]

You are at your best with fire and smoke, sparks and lectricity. I am not crazy about the tail light treatment, but it's not my car. I am glad that you went with the thinner license surround. It was looking kinda busy with the other ones. I am anxiously awaiting the windows. Since you began the chop on this Merc, there are suddenly 3 or 4 more 1939 Mercs getting chopped and the side windows are all done differently. Love your creativity. Nice work.

[@richardwirt3193]

Hi Matt very creative I think the car looks killer Great job

[@jamessoares516]

Nice and clean.

[@allancompton6912]

Looks good the rear bumper! Nailed it steve and Matt! Looks Good with the rear light in the Bumper! 😊

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@eddiereeher7594]

good show like all the kustoms 2 the Merc.😎👍

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Looks killer. Definitely cleans up the look. The 41 tail lights are different and show up great in the dark. Jmho.😊

[@IronTrapGarage]

I like them too!

[@shotsrodder]

The rolled edge is the icing on the cake 👨🏻‍🎨 great job as always Matt 👍

[@chrisburzenski2317]

Thanks guys! 777👍

[@danielhopfinger8193]

Just keeps getting better

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@thomasmitchell6921]

Beyond my bitching expectations What great work Matt and Steve.

[@terrykeithley6183]

Mint,very classic look.

[@jamesderickson8225]

Niece job, Matt and Steve.

[@tonyjones9715]

Looks great 👍👍

[@Tshep-wc5dy]

Looks wonderful !

[@joek1960]

Slick

[@nickmeoli6903]

Another good one!

[@jimcarter6990]

At 3:20 Matt says " Moon, go lay down "

[@shotsrodder]

Moon really wanted to help you guys out 😂😂 my dog thinks that she is a mechanic also 😎 the car looks great 👨🏻‍🎨

[@JayBird-xi2ws]

Looks cool how the light bounces off the overrides…

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea it is neat!

[@VintageTinGarage]

Looks great

[@McGowJobs]

Digging the look in the rear. I do think at some point that you may stumble a cross a pair of overriders that don't give it such a " Halloween vampire teeth" look before you go and rechrome everything.

[@rayvernon3534]

NICE ,COOL MAN

[@BrianSwystun]

I'm really enjoying this series of videos. I think many of us would be interested to know about how much time each of your projects has taken you to do.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

People be like “yo, bro tuck in your bumper “ ! 😁

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hahaha

[@Luckyloser007]

What i like best about the cars you guys build...no billet aluminum. cool classic styling

[@leeradford76]

Amazing car wow

[@stephenfrost2272]

Oh yes! That's what it needed at the rear. Would it not look smoother still if you ditched the over riders? Decades ago I had a Morris 1000 and just taking the over riders off the front bumper cleaned the front end up great. Had any more thoughts about those running boards? Looking at Pete's '46 the rockers give just that little hint of shape which might be the way to go.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’ll either leave the running boards stock or remove them and make a rocker panel to cover the frame. Haven’t decided yet

[@Rock-Forehead]

Yep, thats a good finishing look. Hopefully, there is no rub through on the edging material.

[@OehlJim]

David Axelrod for background music?? Fabulous!

[@duane4665]

Well, now you're going to have to shave the bumper bolts! LOL

[@psnaith1]

very cool!

[@TOMRostock]

Clean....

[@james82430]

The 1939 I s looking sharp I like all the mods.

[@keithkrause3386]

Great progress on this ole girl!! Its been a fun watch to see what you've been doing, looking forward to the front end work. Have you ever considered puttinf skirts on the front fenders? Or is that not possible because of the tires turn radius?

[@stevenkarnisky411]

As low as those tailights are, I would consider putting a third one in the rear window, like modern cars. If somebody rear-ends you all that work will be ruined! It is never stupid to opt for a safety feature. This Merc is becoming a real beauty!

[@gr5535]

CHARP CHUBBY 👌

[@Ecosse57]

that pan came out great and i really like how you rolled the ends. a perfect touch! will the heat from the tail pipes warp the lenses or are they glass? looking forward to seeing what happens to the nose of the car.

[@AnthonyCarty-b5n]

Everything on the rear flows so well . Would you consider adding a 3rd brake light, I know it's a modern idea but it could save someone driving into the back of all your hard work. Regards from across pond .

[@MasterBo39]

Consider: Putting the exhaust throught the tailight holes and put the lights outside the outriggers. Bo.

[@OpieDogie]

Why are you worried about cops, Those Ford (Merc) V8s can outrun those 6 cyl chevy cop cars!? That gravel pan looks incredible!! Awesome jobonthis old Merc., it’s really looking good.

[@JML1955GMC]

Very nice,

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@TheodoreCross-d7b]

Are you still going to take the easy out and delete the door pillers? Hard top look is cheap.

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Personally Matt, I think that when you and your crew set out to ruin a perfectly good car, you do a damn fine job of it!

[@Zillustration]

Curious if you had to add a tab of weather strip or rubber between the bumper light mounts and gravel pan? I thought that may be a squeaky spot in a few years of driving.

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Hey guys. Also. MORE RED light is available. You can get those 1157s tinted red. No biggie but when you see some BUY THEM.

[@geo56raab]

Matt, in the future the edging you put on your Gravel pan? Is very similar to window "Splineing" it's available in many styles A wrap around marine glazing for single strength glass 1/16th or Double strength 1/8th inch glass would work? check online I think you'd be surprised! burrp!

[@brianrhodes237]

The devil is in the details, I’ve really enjoyed this series. Did you find recording more detail has forced you to slow down?

[@IronTrapGarage]

It definitely makes the process take longer but it doesn’t seem anyone is complaining too much about too much tech in the comments. So we’ll keep showing every little detail!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

i was hoping youd recess the bumper closer to the body myself

[@bobhalstead1879]

Hey whats with the lump on moons tail.car looks great.

[@leonarddavis8910]

On a long road trip will the hot exhaust not melt the break light lens?

[@rolandtb3]

Plate lights legal but dim. I find the two bumper fins distracting when looking at the sweeping, sloping lines of the rear fenders and trunck. They just seem to oddly stick up.

[@deanehammitt7604]

👍

[@kenpecora7526]

What are your plans for the front??

[@davidsolloway9349]

like 1.1K !

[@jerrylong381]

Oh yeah, a little tuck and filler, at the rear, was just what the ol girl needed.

[@haasfogle8425]

how in the heck does all that bare metal not have a sheen of rust? in houston texas it would be visible the next day! i guess we are to close to galveston?