Massive New Fork Lift, New Bridgeport And A Whole Week Of Fun!

Every week at Iron Trap Garage is filled crazy amounts of things that need to get done. This week Matt bought a fork lift, and bridgeport that need to be hauled to the shop. Mike always has orders to ship and parts to sell, but he also needs to load up all of Matt's collection and haul it back to the shop. Steve has a week full of wrenching on all of the projects finishing up some punch list items. Between all of that Matt and Steve also found time to hit an awesome local car show thats on a Wednesday morning, Ted's Antique Auto Picnic. Time to get to work!!
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[@1954shadow]

That mentorship program is a wonderful opportunity to pass on the old school skills to a new generation.

[@_Peremalfait]

Matt, I have followed your channel for a couple years now. It's inspiring to see how Iron Trap has grown with the new addition to your shop, and new equipment. At the same time you've remained true to the spirit of those early videos. Congratulations on the continued success of your business and your channel.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks so much! We don’t have any plan to change the vibe of the channel and videos!

[@brettmiller9609]

On the split rims. I'm a garage door guy. A few months ago I was called out to a diesel repair shop. The split rim blew and went through the bottom 2 panels. Bent them in half. These were professional tire guys who knew what they were doing

[@t1259sw]

Wow.

[@spikedhattproductions]

I just spit out my drink seeing the schroll cat 😂😂😂 I love that

[@DuckReach432]

You told us your Dad has built cars in the past. Could we see some photos of them one day? Loved that monster Lincoln at that event you went to. Great video, IronTrap is going well.

[@jeffreyriedesel4964]

Really awesome about the mentorship!

[@davegettemy9679]

That chopped 40 coupe I think belonged to my father. I’ve been looking for that car for years. If it’s the same car it was chopped in Beaver Falls, Pa by a guy named Tony Arrmend. I have a lot of pictures of the car from back in the 50’s. I believe it was chopped in 53. My dad sold the car in 75.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I responded to your text 🙏

[@ronbuskirk1175]

Glad to hear you are going to get the T back on the road, out of all your cars, that is my Favorite one

[@Ecosse57]

that's the project that got me to subscribe.

[@shotsrodder]

That flatty looks awesome 😎 you guys are moving up 😂👍

[@michaelreynolds1904]

I use to run an old Hyster like that! I unloaded 100's of boats with it, moved docks ect. Be wary, it has a wet clutch if you ever need to pull the starter.

[@chuckb9867]

Great video I feel like I'm in the shop glad to see Moon

[@SchnelleKat]

Cool new shop matt! Crazy how much you're channel has grown since i was last here. I think. I have been watching since the 15-20K mark. Very cool parts and projects.

[@murdoc6501]

What an incredible week! The Trap just keeps getting better. A few years back a friend of mine who ran a motorcycle shop got a new Bridgeport and couldn't find anyone that wanted his other one, a perfectly working machine (Russian, used to manufacture plane parts during the war and had a lathe built in as well). The guy who bought it loaded it on the back of his pick-up truck and dragged ass six miles to the scrap yard. My heart broke watching it drag away. Thank you Matt and crew. You folks are inspiring. Apparently I put on a few pounds and my t-shirt is now my wife's. Will be ordering a couple proper sized one's for me this week! Go Iron Trap! Keep moving forward!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Wow what a shame! Thanks for watching!

[@kenimhoff6475]

I had the same problem with my Model T gas tank. I was left stranded with a plugged filter yesterday. I may have to rethink the polished SS tank like the free T. Love you guys!!!!!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep I’m loving the one in the Schroll 32!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

You giving your time to the Gimmore is awesome. You are way above the average metal worker, and glad to see you sharing your skill set.

[@davidvansickle563]

The amount of parts you have @ your warehouse is “ holy crap” overwhelming to even look at. I don’t know how you keep calm thru it all. What an awesome thing you & Gilmore doing on mentoring program

[@MrGGPRI]

All BP mills have a flat bottom; to move around, use several lengths of 1/2 water pipe under the mill and then it will roll around like it's on ball bearings...

[@jamesinkeys]

Nice to see the dog, helping you guys out... Earning his keep .. : )

[@Ecosse57]

i really enjoy these 'a week in the life' videos. always good to see mike... and irontrap dad! and that '40 ford is spectacular! beautiful. but sorry to say that forklift will be too big for the warehouse when you finally get around to buying.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Gotta buy one with big overhead doors!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt, Wow!! The un-restored cars in that show are unbelievable!!! Looks like you & I have the same old car stuff disease!! Be safe!! God Bless!!!

[@pinwizz69]

Nice week in the life of I.T.G. video Matt, Matt's Dad, Mike and Steve. You guys don't even let a little stinkin' rain get in the way of getting things done. Loved the antique cars lineup. I'd find it impossible to pick just one to be my top favorite one. That off road fork lift is definitely a great score for the shop. Plus the Bridgeport. Those truly are worth their weight in gold if you know how to use one. That Mentorship program needs to spread across America to every corner. I've mentored a couple of times abd enjoyed it immensely. From Miami in the Sunshine State. Thanks for the entertainment Y'all.

[@leeroyholloway4277]

Now that you have a real mill, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one. My Smithy hasn't been turned on in years.

[@chuckhaynes6458]

The engine in your forklift is the same Continental that was built under license by Willys and Kaiser. I've seen versions of it as early as a 1937 Graham with a Cummins supercharger. Very dependable. I have one in my 1958 Willys Panel Delivery. There are parts for it in Bowmanstown Pa. Try some 3' long pieces of pipe for rollers to move machinery

[@erniehoffer1784]

Matt, I just watch the Eastwood video on chopping the top on the Dodge pickup. Nine years ago. You looked so young in the video. Keep up the good (current) videos.

[@johnkranz4004]

Got lots of stuff accomplished Good Deal

[@thomasst.martin3308]

Kate's Birthday? She looked so surprised.

[@pappabob29]

Congrats on your success!!! 👍👍👍✌️⚙️I'm sure it was yet another BUSY week but it appears to be paying off in some very nice "antique Iron"!!! In fact, a thought just came to mind. Since your lower garage is the "Iron Trap" garage, maybe apply a large sign somewhere prominent in your new "upper garage" that reads "Antique Iron Garage" so your two garages can be "sisters"!! The display cabinets in the new garage look awesome with the "picked" parts in them. Can I suggest, however, that you extend the depth on the ones that hold intake manifolds and heads so those items can sit on the shelves turned 90 degrees from where you have them now. You will still be able to see each item and the shelves will hold multiples of what you now have in them.

[@ralphhammond8398]

Hey guys, great video, busy week, Lotta stuff, you may need to put a 3rd story on the building....Ralph

[@philipburrows]

Boy's a little tip in using a forklift truck. 1. The front of the forklift is a guide to the direction you go in, spin the steering wheel clockwise you turn to the right and anticlockwise you turn left just like a car. 2. When storing the forklift tilt the main boom forwards and it tilts the fork tips towards the ground, this is so the fork tips are not a trip hazard. 3. Make sure you have the correct air pressure in the tyre's especially the duel front tyres. To high they will burst, to low it becomes hard to move plus you risk the possibility of ripping the walls of the tyre with the rim of the wheel. 4. Maintenance of the forklift is a better option than leaving it till it brakes, because the engine is also the hydraulic pump as well.

[@malcolmmcintosh8404]

Watch the rear end when turning as it swings out and could catch out any of your buddies if standing to close. Don't mean to go all health and safety but it makes for a safer place to work. great vidios.

[@scottholtzman3161]

Good score on the Hyster, it even has brakes

[@curtcooper9447]

Great week for I.T.R absolutely love the video thanks 😊

[@garysoykin2783]

Thanks guys for all the good vids

[@thinkingofyouto1]

She didn’t even know she wanted it that’s how good you are

[@hdvette64]

Your going to love that Bridgeport!

[@dennisschickling2249]

Great Video. Over 33 Years Ago I worked on those Forklifts. Lol. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@TrashcanGarage]

Old addresses - R.D. = Rural Delivery edit: my 1928-1948 Ford Chassis (1950) catalog arrived in the mail today. To the seller it was just a big ol book and was priced accordingly. It's in insane condition. Got a 1975 Ford Street Rods book as well.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*I recently saw a 1959 Ford Thunderbird (LH drive too) with it's original paint job (pale lemon/yellow)... here in New Zealand and she is looking great too. Got some pics... but with petrol prices, they are gas-guslers and they don't come out from the garage as often now. But New Zealand has lots of the old classics and hotrods too.*

[@shotsrodder]

I need that 40 😂🤣 I never liked them till now 😎 sweet ride 👍

[@rscruiser3533]

The Bridgeport Mill should workout real nice for you there ---- X- Axis power feed. AND there's nothing wrong with the step pulley head. I did MANY service calls on repairs and if really bad ---- left a loaner for them to use and brought their head back for complete rebuild. We had a fork lift little larger than the one you just got --- had to run down the street and unload 26,000 lb. coils off flat bed trailer and set coils up on dock. Kind of scary at times start rocking front to back as you head towards dock and raise forks up about five feet and set coils on their dock. Ought to check into getting FORK EXTENSIONS then you can pick up cars, trailers and what ever from the end of them. Enjoy ----------- Rodney

[@IronTrapGarage]

Fork extensions are on the list. Only just got the forklift. Will make some soon

[@robertjean659]

First thing I learnt to drive aged 12 was on a hyster forklift at my dads timber yard, same size as that one. 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Oh awesome!

[@barryhaskell3944]

Shops looking Cool, room to work and room to create. Think you you went a bit OTT on the forklift 😂

[@oldschool6345]

That hyster is a great ol forklift. Basic and tough....and big! You may want to pay attention in your travels and deals and see if you can find what you need to get it on propane - propane never spoils or varnishes up your fuel system sitting. I'm with you on the if it's not broke don't fix it, but if you're not using it 2-3 hrs. EVVVEERY day...things will eventually change. If it were me that's the direction I'd go for the future. If you decide you need to handle a split rim someday, you can prevent catastrophe by putting two or three chains on the assembled tire/rim before you air it up. One end of the chain - go through the budd holes close to the rim, make a loop around the tire and rim hooking the chain on itself. Loose enough to pass your fist between the chain and sidewall. 2 at 180deg. or a 3way split with 3 chains. Use a clamp on inflation chuck, inflate slow to moderate speed and seat the ring(if necessary) as it inflates. If the rim was to separate the chains act same as a tire cage and contain everything. Long as you respect what your doing you'll be fine. The barn is turning out great! (Shoulda made it taller for a mezzanine loft LOL)....it's obvious it's already shrinking and very unlikely it's going to be big enough lol.... Better start drawing the addition on the end of the building haha.. (or buy a wharehouse ) I bet it feels great to be getting all the goodies saved for years in there. Thanks for sharing

[@radtek2]

Yes Propane is the way to go. Back in the 70s I operated a big Clark forklift of similar size at a ship breaking company I also did the maintenance and repair on it. The big Clark had a 318 V8 and 5 speed and being a younger hotrodder every once in a while I would take out on the road in front to get to the other side of the yard and see how fast I could go! Now that was hairy! But all our Forklifts ran on Propane.

[@billandrew8134]

Matt ,you could use fork extendures for your fork lift would have made short work of the trailer They fit over the short forks . Bill

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep it’s on the list to get or fabricate.

[@johnhopkins6658]

Surprisingly for a forklift that old, the forks look straight.

[@colinhyde1951]

You need to fab some removable extension forks for your lift. Then you'll be able to lift whole cars : )

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep on the list, just got the forklift the day before I used it so hadn’t gotten a set yet.

[@waynehigden]

We had one where I worked that was a Air Force excess piece of equipment. I want to say the capacity was 10k load limit. The boom lifted to the roof of the building which was over 12 high. The hydraulic pump cracked one winter so it was too much money and went to the local town to be used by them. They had to drop the boom because their trailer made it over the 13 ft height. Good score.

[@SteveRivett]

I have a TCM forklift that has a 16 foot lift but doesn't raise the 2nd stage until the forks are about 6 feet off the ground. It even fits through a garage door, it's about 84" tall. These are things to consider when forklift shopping.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We considered cost and ease of pickup as well. This one won there.

[@stephendutton1284]

I just have say because I'm history nerd, RD = Rural Delivery RFD = Rural Federal Delivery - old postal service terms that were still used in VT in the '70s

[@pjofurey6239]

That hyster rear is screaming for a 40,s dodge grille … real nice

[@RichieCat4223]

24:03 My farther had a 1963 Merc with the roll down back window. At that time I thought it was a brand new idea for the Merc (I was 12 at the time). Didn't know it was offered in 57.

[@vintagetinrandykehler4824]

If you didn't sell the running board chrome I sent you for your dad's car, install it and it'll look lower... 😉😉👍👍

[@dumpsterwitch]

all I can do is laugh.. I enjoy your videos guys.

[@reneprovencher8395]

So funny to see your Sweetie looking at you and the fork lift going, what is it. 🤣😂👍👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

She knew what it was! She was just shaking her head at my nonsense haha

[@MrGixxer1300r]

I'm the old bitchy guy who grouched about lowering cars until there was no travel. I didn't do that to be a a'hole I did it to try to help. Can't wait to shake your hand at Carlisle sometime. You are building great stuff, and a great business. Kudos to you and all your guys

[@tdwz1652]

after seeing matts stash of parts its really obvious...he has an addiction lol

[@johncampbell-lp2cl]

Your new shop needs a addition!

[@hippychipsguitars601]

You put that Bridgeport too close to the wall. You need enough room to move the head all the way back, and place the table at about 25-30 degrees to the wall (closer on the left) I've been a Machinist for 30+ years---you'll thank me later.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We swung the head around to make sure it cleared.

[@hippychipsguitars601]

@@IronTrapGarage I'm not talking about swinging it---the head slides back and forth on top of the turret, and it's in mid-travel as is. You'll end up moving it later.

[@mikebougher3731]

R.D. on those oil burner boxes stands for Rural Delivery.

[@raylund2036]

If you have (3 ) pieces 3/4 pipe its a lot easer to move anywhere in the shop

[@dennissheridan1550]

Matt, I noticed a couple of lumps on Moon's back, looking from his head one is about half way back on the left and one about the right hip area. Have you had these looked at and if not it might be a good idea to have a Vet look at them. The new storage area is looking really good, with all those flatmotor speed parts I still think you need an alarm system to protect against melodious types. 🖖May the force be with you.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Moon has had them since he was a puppy and gets them checked regularly. Thanks 👍

[@thechevyscrounger]

Any plans for a small stair case in the future for the winter months

[@IronTrapGarage]

Maybe someday outside but not inside. Don’t want to give up the footprint.

[@nferraro222]

That Hyster looks familiar. If you need more power, check out Brian Bloc's channel for swapping an 8.3 Cummins into it. It's as simple as A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I.....:)

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha just that simple!

[@xozindustries7451]

Looks like the forklift Johnathan W just built, check his out

[@handyhippie6548]

i'd say your forklift might need a new clutch. that thing is a beast! cool shirt, slayer is one of my favorite bands, and the pandora channel that is playing in my bluetooth headphones most days while i work.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s stuck in high gear currently.

[@handyhippie6548]

@@IronTrapGarage oooOOOooo, that's gonna hurt! it's not like you'll find a new one lying around if you can't fix it. that's what, a 50's-60's model? at least that's what the styling says. they don't make them like that one anymore. hell, it has more style than 90% of new cars, let alone new forklifts.

[@garyjoens8404]

I’ve moved heavy stuff like that before put sand on the concrete and it’ll slide easier.

[@stevenautumnmyers6329]

Dang Matt some of us 30yr Olds be interested in that event to lol

[@rbmeyers]

So, who actually needs OSHA? Nobody died. good job.

[@davesnothere8859]

Is it really a shop if you don't have a bridgeport in the corner not doing anything?

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Hyster needs a Brian Block Cummins swap lol! AL B.

[@garysoykin2783]

Are you guys going to insulate those walls on the new garage before winter place is going to be an icebox?

[@IronTrapGarage]

That’s the plan. Unfortunately we’re human and money and time make things like that take time

[@garysoykin2783]

@@IronTrapGarage Thanks guys I totally understand that spray foam is very expensive if I was the lottery winner I would give it to ya lol have a great week

[@mikegazaille7687]

Looks like an old Girlinger

[@thomasst.martin3308]

What about Mike's '34?????????

[@IronTrapGarage]

We’ll get back on it soon.

[@shartne]

CRHOME LEAFSPINGS NICE!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍

[@mikec6892]

I am in the 18 to 60 range .

[@TheDiamondback73]

Do you sometimes feel like you are rearranging the deck chairs, on the Titanic?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha every other day!

[@Vteppes1776]

U NEED SOME FORKLIFT EXTENSIONS

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea sure do.. but literally got it the day before..

[@cliffordmarkell40]

Put some liquid soap on the floor it'll move really easy

[@paulcopsey6170]

Whats the name of the track at 24.00 and who plays it ? That forklift sounds like it was missing and where are you going to store it ?

[@donames6941]

Is that bridgeport a 3 phase one and do you have 3 phase power in the shop i know a EZ way to make a phase converter to run it on house type electric

[@CapnBubbaa]

Do you have 3 phase power at the shop, is the Bridgeport mill 3 phase powered as most are...

[@IronTrapGarage]

Single phase 220

[@stanschmitz5566]

Aren't you guys going to insulate the walls upstairs?

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep sure are..

[@BlueSkyScholar]

Matt needs a V8 Pinchero.

[@ralphoard3187]

what happen to dad's daily ? Is your going to drive it soon?

[@IronTrapGarage]

We’re working on it in the background.. we mentioned it in this video and the live.

[@shartne]

the fork lift is gutless it needs new rings. check for low compression. it sounds like it misses.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s stuck in high gear. That’s the first problem.

[@frankkoppen7281]

trade the forklift for a shorter mast one that you can drive in the shop.

[@IronTrapGarage]

No thanks

[@ZeGermanHam]

The forklift seems way too big for the space and what it will likely be used for.

[@IronTrapGarage]

That’s like saying “that blower engine is too big for that car and won’t be used to its potential”