Putting The Front End On For The Last Time - 1939 Ford Forgotten Hot Rod

In the very first episode that we did on the wiring for the 1939 Ford Forgotten Hot Rod, Mike installed weather pack connectors for all the wiring on the front clip. Today we are going to work on routing the wiring, building a generator bracket, and installing the front clip for the last time. The 1939 was converted to sealed beam headlights at some point, but we are going to revert back to original 39 buckets and lenses. After digging through all the parts we have for the car we realized we are missing a headlight bucket which prevented us from installing the drivers light. In the next episode we hope to have new reflectors that will allow us to run a halogen style bulb, and the missing bucket. We are slowly knocking stuff off the list and it will soon be time for road tests!!!
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[@Ecosse57]

as soon as you get that other head light in please pull the car out for a wide shot. this car is wicked. great banter as usual.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We definitely will do that!

[@terry3665]

With the halogen bulbs you should run relays to take the extra amp draw off the switch it really helps. I love this car great job saving it from the swamp!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Not a bad idea.

[@rustyjeep2469]

👍 Not fun when your headlights cut out while driving, ask how I know 😂

[@donwoolley1811]

I subscribed a couple of months ago because I so like the 39. Seeing the original headlight installed and how perfectly it graced the overall design gave me even more appreciation for the beauty of that nose. Also so enjoyable to watch a straightforward no BS channel.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@TrueNorthModels]

Good call on the headlights, cleans it up and not as busy. Cheers

[@keiththecarguy1967]

You have to drink every time Matt says bucket.... I was hammered!

[@TrendsbySterling]

Won't be long now Matt! Tear drop looks much better!

[@joealbert7773]

I agree with the headlamps. Always liked the look of the 39, maybe more than the 40.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed!

[@morgansword]

That car is a little ruffer because of age, I had that same car (flathead) in nineteen sixty two, fifty eight years ago and I still get shivers when I see one that resembles it so closely.

[@cowfrank]

In my opinion you guys and Jonathan W are the best thing on KZbin. I learn something every time I watch.

[@mikesonneson2824]

Correct headlights....well played.

[@mikerapchuk5162]

You gotta keep the 39 headlights. They are probably the coolest lights on "any" car. Its your duty Matt.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Looking great The original lights are so much better than the other ones I love how all your tools are so old as well Good job 👍👍😍😍

[@IronTrapGarage]

I love old tools! So neat to build old cars with old tools

[@Dave_Boyer]

Those headlights are sweet

[@leonardwalters154]

Morning guys!coffee and iron trap is a great way to start the day, I like the 39 kit slimming the look of the chrome is better in this case

[@stephaniemoon5480]

The old 39 just keeps getting better . The 39 headlights look great always liked them better. Car looks killer can't wait to see it driving down the road

[@onehotpinto]

I think the 39 headlights are a much better look than the 40s, cleaner and sleeker (if that's a word). You heating and bending that piece reminded me of when I was 10 with a broken arm and helping my dad bend a piece for his "stock car". He was heating and I had the pipe bending with one arm, complaining about the heat (I didn't have gloves on) and him telling me to keep on bending. 39"s still my favorite project.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Just keep bending!!! Sounds alot like our dads as well!!!

[@howardkoster4026]

Ah ha, '40 Ford headlights on a '39 Ford. That's what was throwing me off...(Did I see 1948 Buick tail lights on the shelf? Those are cool lights.) This car is coming along, and will no doubt be driving soon! I can hardly wait! You are too, no doubt!!! I do remember, having to polarize the old voltage regulators and the generator too, back in the day. Momentarily applying 12 volts, but in reverse polarity. "Flashing" I think was the term, but you know all about this anyways....Keep on wrenching....

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep we’ll have to do that once we get it all hooked up!

[@howardkoster4026]

@@IronTrapGarage I realize you know more about old cars, then I do,,,, but I thought I'd mention polarizing anyway.

[@motorfreaknew]

teardrop headlights are wonderful!!!!

[@Birdman1334]

That 51-52 Chevy brings back memories.

[@andrewlevine8816]

I don't use a tape measure much either. I nearly broke my 39 headlight glass the other day. Took it off to replace the globe. The chrome trim is real tight. When it released the glass went flying. Caught it just before it hit the ground. My hart was racing.

[@AbvAvgJoe]

I'm glad you put the original lights back in. They look so much better.

[@JSxxxxxxx]

Sweet as ... I reckon the 39 headlights are the pick

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed

[@_Peremalfait]

Original headlights are definitely an improvement. What a cool looking old hot rod.

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

The sedan is really shaping up. I think the 39 headlight looks better it blends into the curved fender.Nice job and great video

[@skywardview]

Any chance for a farewell drive video for the Chevy? It would be nice to see it back on the road.

[@IronTrapGarage]

That’s a good idea!

[@freddiebates5539]

Great job guys.

[@iamrichrocker]

the sense of style still shines through today..that grill with the headlights is killer..cannot wait to see this tooling down the road..good job mates...

[@mick_1949]

Yep, 39 teardrop look heaps better guys! It's looking good. 👍

[@mepartolacaja]

GOOD JOB!! NICE 39

[@dalemac7355]

I also like the 39 buckets, I do liked the headlight rims with the signal in them, but this car looks sleeker kinda laided back look nice

[@chrismiller7221]

Coming together nicely. Can’t wait to see it burning rubber down the road soon

[@smedley333]

When you first showed us the 39 I thought it was a parts car at best. You've done an amazing job bringing this car back. Looking good. Well, maybe except those seat covers. It was really nice of the person that sent you those but I'm hoping you find something better.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Eventually we’ll find something better or a set of 37-40 seats that have good fabric. These will get us by for now!

[@johnhealy4647]

Thank you for putting back the correct headlights. If things were different, I'd be asking if she's for sale. Love it!

[@19reedCharles44]

me too... would love to own it.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Never know. Matt could buy a few more 32s and need the space

[@robertszymanski7804]

Hey Mike and Matt, maybe a 2020 Christmas give away, lol or better yet a 2020 raffle? Just thinking outside the box, 😎 great day to you!

[@IronTrapGarage]

We’ve talked about maybe offering it for a raffle but not sure of a good way to do it

[@andrewkiwi1]

Its nice when what you're making works the first time. LOL Hey Matt I saw 2 old movies recently that made me laugh. "Hot rods to Hell" and "Reefer Madness" talk about being dated. A 1950s version of scaring kids into doing the right thing. It made me want to buy a hot rod. LOL Your car there is 81 years old. You just don't realize as they have always been there. Its getting closer by the day.

[@kiwimcozzie5431]

That rig is low enough to Limbo-rock under a rattle snake! Looks WILD man!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It's about as low as you can go!!

[@73F100]

I am always amazed at the array of tools and machines you have tucked away in that garage.

[@scottpella7419]

Headlights and tail lights can make or break a cars appearance. The bucket you just added makes it all flow now. I hope you can find another one! I spend YEARS searching for the right lights for projects. Sure is fun tracking that stuff down!

[@dustydog118]

the car looks great

[@my1975opel]

Saw a 39 with Horizontal Grill Bars. That would be a great look on this car. Thanks for your great videos a very welcome break from all of the Pandemic stuff

[@labrd41]

"Let no flat surface become unoccupied". That's my motto. 8:16

[@joedyer8824]

Car looks good good Matt and Mike

[@stephenclarke2381]

You give great hope to us that just love the great old cars

[@michaelguinn5736]

Hey Matt & Co. I received a education today, I had no idea that a 40 headlight conversion was available or even used back then, much cleaner with the 39 stuff, I really like your shop & the way it's laid out, plus you have it filled with all of the necessary equipment & the best part.....vintage hot rods!!! Your stash of parts is a must have too!! Keep up the awesome work & video's coming!! Build on Dudes!!

[@joell439]

Stance and headlight mods are perfect. 👍😎👍

[@robertlabaw2037]

Love the look of the original "tear drop" headlights! I do think you should consider a set of nerf bars to protect that nose...

[@nealpurdy1202]

I think nerf bars would be sweet too

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Need bars YES!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Nerf bars are on the list!!!

[@vincenordstrom8880]

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[@vincenordstrom8880]

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[@MyKARSShop]

Just got to the end of the show and saw you were missing a headlight bucket for the driver side of your 39. I’m cracking up - I’m finishing my 47 TUDOR right now and I missing the headlight ring for the driver side. At least I have the bucket. But I coulda swore I had at least three headlight rings. Nope. I only have one Keep on delivering the great concert. I’m learning and I’m enjoying it very much. Just a few days ago I went back and started over on episode one for the free T. I’m a lot older than you but I’m still learning.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It's always hard to keep track of parts when you have so many cars to build! Hope you enjoy the Free-T build. We loved building that car and hope to have a driving video soon!!!

[@MyKARSShop]

IronTrap Garage I love the build. Fabricating is my passion. ❤️❤️

[@johna1160]

Rocking the rolled cuffs on the Levis. Next is white T-shirt with a pack of Lucky Strikes rolled up in the sleeve. LS/MFT

[@rumrunner1756]

Man that front clip is a work of art. I have always loved ‘39 headlights. Thanks for the upload. 👍👍👊👊☮️☮️

[@rosslambda9613]

looking pretty decent now man tear drop lights give it a good style look

[@IowaMercMan]

Agree- the 39 headlights look better... cleaner. Keep up the good work guys! This one is getting close.

[@paulsmith460]

The 39 lights were the way to go! Looking great...can't wait to see her on the road!

[@roberttaylor5999]

With the front end back on, I just gotta say I love the stance. I think it looks good with either the '39 or '40 style lights though. Can't wait to see it on the road.

[@davidmellott5049]

Your videos are a very enjoyable and anticipated part of my week, it makes me wish I was young again and had someone like you to guide me with my restorations. I had to do mine with a thimble full of knowledge and whole lot of trial and a lot of error, but somehow I got it done. Thanks for the wonderful work you do for all the car-crazy people out there who have a lifeline to help them accomplish their projects.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’m still learning myself!

[@thomperkins]

Love the original lights!! Looks great.

[@billtopka2584]

Love the teardrop headlights. It ties everything together.😎

[@steveclark4291]

I usually don't like red cars ! But that 34 Ford Tudor looks SWEET to me ! I'm more a blue or gold car fan !

[@marygarner5249]

Looks Awesome 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@dennisc.1189]

Good day to Iron Trap Garage, the car is coming together nicely and looks good.

[@mikl911]

Nice work on the bracket.

[@scottcarter90]

Those headlight bucket's are cool! The tear drop look is nice. Your getting it there.

[@traviswilliams1801]

Love the light. Soon to be lights we hope. Lol

[@henryescat1104]

Time for some clear coat. That original light bucket looks way better..

[@hotrodmyk]

Coming along nicely for sure. The '39 headlights are the answer, it looks right!

[@foxyloon]

I'd assume the previous owner went with the '40 style headlights either to make swapping out the bulbs easier, or they were in much better shape than what the car originally had at the time. The '39 headlights look WAY better, though.

[@terrywilliams667]

Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada! Love the shop, the tools, the parts, the cars...my vision of Val Hallah!

[@RemodNC]

Great choice on the headlights, they flow so well with the fenders!

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

I JUST LOVE THIS CAR!!!

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Mat, Mike and Other Guy, Good to see the crew back at it. The 39 Headlights now match the name of the car. Nice wiring job Mike. Mat you are going to unhappy with your bends on the Gen. tentioning bracket. If you look at original brackets they do not have 90 degree bends because they are weak and will eventually crack and break. You can gusset them on the inside of the bend or you can lessen them to 45 degrees to make them more like the original as well as add another layer to that area. You used mild steel but the original bracket is hardened steel. 55 years of experience building this kind of stuff does come in handy now and then. The stress of the gen. belt always trying to pull down will bite you on the butt if you leave that bracket "as is" ! The long curve will be fine but those 90's will get ya. Just an old hot rodders advice. Be safe and well guys. thanks for the videos.

[@davelewis2174]

FYI what you removed were 40 ford sealed beam headlights not a conversion kit , The 39 halon bulb up grade helps some but nowhere as bright as the 40's . Myself I like the 40 lights on the 39 .

[@fredmaxwell9619]

I guess I am weird because I much prefer the 40 headlights. Probably why they made conversion kits. Good to see work being done on the 39.

[@19reedCharles44]

@Fred Maxwell, the conversion kits were so sealed beams could be installed in the '39, same reason they had to change the buckets for the '40.

[@IronTrapGarage]

The original look isn't for everyone. No fault in liking the 40 headlights!!

[@williamcarey6592]

They made them to use sealed beams which gave more light. A Drakes halogen conversion for the 39 buckets is the way to go in 2020.

[@fredmaxwell9619]

@@williamcarey6592 They may have made them to use seal beam but they also made them look like the headlights on 40 Ford which is what I was referring to, that I liked that look better.

[@fredmaxwell9619]

@@19reedCharles44 Ok but they still made them look like the 40 Ford headlights which I much prefer the looks of.

[@ccpgmike620]

always liked the 39 headlights better than the 40's

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed!

[@donaldmcleish5194]

So close to driving it man hard to believe were that car was not to long ago

[@rayphillips332]

I really like the new headlights

[@radders50]

So much cooler with the 39 lights 👍😎

[@es7614]

Still my fave, right choice on the light choice IMO

[@robertbrady9597]

hi matt the 40 ford look like a car look great video

[@techsupport6878]

Look forward to your video's every week. Love it all thanks guys!

[@19reedCharles44]

yay! 39 headlights back!

[@daviddamico4288]

Looks good Matt

[@davidwaskiewicz3289]

Great video, and the og 39 lights👍🏻

[@jamiecampbell3068]

👍👍👍👍 Well done, guys !!

[@jesseramirez3847]

Looks so Badass....Love the stance.

[@thomasfeeney7306]

I've been following your video instalments from England. How refreshing to see your work simply explained and demonstrated. Without constantly adding jokes or going off topic like many so called restoration shows on TV at the moment. Think your work is brilliant, well explained and well filmed. I have a British car to do, a 1934 Standard 12 saloon. Very much the condition of your 1939 Ford here. Thank you Iron Trap Garage.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you for watching Thomas!

[@charlesyoung7436]

Gotta love the katana blade shape to that bracket!

[@ndeep45]

Hey its come along nicely in the year that you've had that car!! Can't wait to see it on the road cruising

[@Mercmad]

37 to 39 head light glasses are not the same. 39 Std for example looks like a 38 but if you install one on a 39 it will aim the light into the sky. 39 Deluxe are completely different to 39 standard so you need one 39 Deluxe glass rim and bucket. with reflector. I'd be using H4 halogen bulbs too. They didn't refer to those headlights as "glow worms" for nothing. 😉😎

[@19reedCharles44]

@Mercmad, yup, I think you are correct about the '39 Deluxe headlights.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Are the buckets different? I believe Matt was referring to the buckets

[@19reedCharles44]

@@IronTrapGarage I believe the buckets are different, they sit in the fender at a different angle.

[@shanewright6958]

It's coming along nicely 👍👍🇨🇱

[@gordonstroup1741]

WOW! Love it! It really is a car again. You have it looking good, but a quick paint job would put it over the top! If you don't, no biggie, it's your project. Matt, please let the guys know that they are doing awesome work too, right along side of you and your great ideas for the .... "39 Ford Forgotten Hot Rod"! Have a great day you guys!

[@davidw2569]

Keep the 39 lights please!!

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@wadepreston5298]

Good morning Matt, love your channel!

[@willardway3037]

There's 2 things I don't cheat on when building something. Lights and brakes.

[@kristofftaylovoski60]

Good job, gentlemen.

[@zacharymichael4282]

39 lights look much better!

[@thecurtray]

every night when i am about to go to sleep. i can hear my neighbors ford rusting

[@rogercamp6071]

Love all your projects but the '39 is a favorite of mine,see a '52 Chevy in your video, when you going to do videos on it😀

[@nealpurdy1202]

He has. And he sold it.

[@IronTrapGarage]

That car was sold to a friend. Installing a new engine and it's headed to him!

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Yeah it looks a lot cleaner with the original lights

[@markk3652]

The front end is on!! I was worried about the fitment a couple weeks back when you had to move the radiator forward to clear the fan. Macs, c&g, and drake sell the headlight buckets if you can't source them used. I've got to get a set for my 40 pickup since mine have rust holes in the bottom of them.

[@jeffsnyder2051]

love the lights guys!!!

[@dombutler7685]

It's looking sweet! I bet the last job will be the winshield frame!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

We were waiting on the local glass shop to open back up but we may have to order the glass online instead