Correcting The Door Gap - Ford Free-T - Ep. 48

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

It's the 'Little Things' that make the difference between a good build and an Awesome one, Matt. Keep up the great work, Brother! And, with Andrew helping out, that just passes More Knowledge on to the Next generation! I am doing that with My Grandkids, as well! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea most definitely! A lot of it people would just fill with filler and make it work but I'm trying to avoid some of that and "man-up" and repair these spots that bother me. I'm still learning myself and mess up! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Matt, we All make mistakes and taking responsibility for it and remedying the situation what makes us better at what we do! Keep It Up, Matt, you are doing an Awesome job!

[@tedhewitt4299]

It gets better all the time. It's a tremendous change from a year ago.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Very True, I always forget how far it's come when I'm in the middle of doing the tedious stuff! -Matt/ITG

[@fordtruck193]

Amazing how much work to take care of a small issue. We HAVE to teach the young people how to fabricate and machine parts! I've been doing engine/drivetrain ,suspension and electrical for 40 years, but always left paint and bodywork to people in that trade. Your metalworking skills are one reason I find your work so interesting. Thanks for posting.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I totally agree! The nice thing about social media is the ability to share how to do this stuff and take some of the mystery away from it all! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@BoxcarsGarage]

Nice fix Matt. Back from the swap....always enjoyable. 2 vids up and one more to wrap it up. A little "old sign" heavy... But now I believe I'll take a different approach to that type of event next time. Enjoy.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We will check them out! Matt almost bought plane tickets to fly down for the swap. Maybe we can make it next year!! -Mike/ITG

[@BoxcarsGarage]

@@IronTrapGarage I've been told my vids were a little "old sign" heavy....they we're, it's a bad habit I have. It's a pretty good show for down here.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Videos were good man! It's all about documenting fun stuff! I enjoyed seeing the swap! -Matt/ITG

[@BoxcarsGarage]

Hey thanks for watching. What about that 34 Stude??? Those doors are so long. Would make for an interesting project I think. And old car with actual legroom...what a concept.

[@kapekodbob]

OK, as we say here in the Boston area "that garage is pissa ! " , and the door fix came out "wicked"

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha love it! Thanks for watching Bob! -Matt/ITG

[@danielwilson6401]

Excellent stuff, as always. Some people just seem to get it perfect on the first go around, or is that due to the editing table...lol Great to hear that Andrew is getting more involved. Of all the things you guys are doing, that may be the most important. Kudos! How about an update on the flathead for the "free-T"?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hi Daniel, yea there are high end guys getting stuff right the first time around. I definitely am NOT doing that haha. I tend to rush stuff and weld it up to get to the next "step" and then I kick myself because something changed and I need to take two steps back. I'll be the first to admit that I don't always do things right or the best! Andrew has been getting involved whenever he can get over, but school has been his main focus as he is now in some tech classes taking traditional welding courses. I know we plan to hit his project hard once we find a body! I have to go pick up the crank from the crank grinder this week (maybe tonight!) and I'll do an update when we drop it back off with Don that's building the engine! -Matt/ITG

[@jodyblackwell9012]

that is looking real good wish i was closer id help you on the body and paint work i did that on weekend for 30 yrs on buddies hot rods

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Jody, I'm very weak at body filler/painting stuff. I am going to have a friend assist me on it. I can do it, I'm just slow at it and I want to keep the momentum going on it! Hoping we can be doing that stuff next month! -Matt/ITG

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Looks awesome Matt, What is the plan for paint on the free T Mat finish color, Flat Black or a gloss paint job. Just my opinion I like the gloss black it will be remanence to the famous Ed Iskerderian T roadster Hot Rod

[@IronTrapGarage]

Great question Gerry! Looking to do a gloss black, but subdued to look sort of like an old lacquer paint job! I think a full-on gloss modern paint job will sort of kill the "old" vibe I have going on the car. The Isky T and the Blackie T are a HUGE influence on me with this build. They both were built from oddball modified frames and were cut up/cut down T bodies, and both Black! I wanted the car to pay homage to guys building low-slung hot rods of the 40's. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

[@jeep4752]

Just a thought i had watching this video...pertaining to the body line on the cowl, i wonder what it would look like if you made a bead to run back across the a-pillar to line up with the bead on the body? It looks like something is missing to me there thats all.

[@IronTrapGarage]

The windshield stanchion goes there. So it is covered. If I put a bead there the stanchion won't sit flush. I have been wanting to do that too, but it will cause a ton of work on the stanchion to make it fit then. Catch-22 situation. Thanks for watching as always! -Matt/ITG

[@PaulsGarage]

Quick question, what does that body weigh? I see its just up on some saw horses. Is it manageable for just a couple guys to pick it up? I'm working on a van and moving the thing around is just crazy unmanageable lol

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hey Paul, The body has to weight maybe 200-250 pounds? Can't weight much! Mike and I can carry it around pretty easily. I bet I could move it alone if it wasn't so awkward of a size. One nice thing about early cars!

[@MrJeep75]

What was that bracket for on the inside of the door frame with the 3 studs

[@Bargle5]

In case you're still wondering and you mean the one at 4:55, that's the mount for the steering box.

[@samuelbacon1596]

Matt I have a QUESTION ABOUT YOUR TIG WELDER!!!!!!!!!!! ARE YOU A FINGER CONTROL. ON THE TIG. OR ARE YOU A PEDAL CONTROL. What do you like. Am looking to buy a TIG. Got a AC /DC. Miller welder gas power. Plus a miller 250 wire feed.. But every one telling me TIG,,, is the way to go. Do you like finger control or pedal control. I would think bench work!!!!!!! pedal would be the way to go!!!!!! But for field work...... I would think finger control would be the way to go. It's just like operating a skidsteer is it pedals or hand controls?????? Me it's hands to eyes!!!!!!! your better,,,,,, then hands to pedals. Old time heavy crane operator told me that years ago. Happy thanksgiving take care. JUNKMANDO

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hey Samuel, I used to be a pedal-only guy for years, but I switched to finger switch on my TIG and I REALLY like it for welding in/on a vehicle. It makes life a little easier as I always seem to be out-of-position. Some of the Miller's have a roller switch on the torch you can vary amperage with your finger, where as this machine you program the settings into the machine and activate the weld functions by clicking the switch. (start amps-ramp up time-weld amps-pulse-ramp down-end amps). It's all personal preference honestly! I mostly do sheet metal welding anymore so my experience may be different than others welding on heavier stuff more often. -Matt/ITG

[@thomaswstorm]

Matt. on your excursions do you fine old cycle parts or whole bikes? I have a contact who worked for OCC and is looking for old bikes. you can pm me. if any one on the channel knows of or has old cycle parts for sale you can a;so contact me for his info.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We come across stuff from time to time. Send us an email at [e-mail] and we will send anything we have!! -Mike/ITG