RARE Antique Engine Crane Buried DEEP & Vintage Walker Car Lift!!

Our second stop on our latest New England brings us back to an estate we visited a month ago. On top of some great Early Ford parts, this estate has a Walker Lift just the one Matt got in Detroit. The plan is to save the lift, as many Early Ford parts as we can fit in the trailer, and an amazing vintage engine lift buried deep in the woods. Let's get to work!!!
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[@dinxsy8069]

Tough part of passing on is leaving a life's worth of collecting behind, all the stories and memories

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Yep, a library closes forever & a museum gets scattered & junked. I'm sharing my years of hot rodding & racing knowledge with as many as I can since I have a lot more miles behind me than there are to come.

[@boblister665]

That is why it is so important to see the next generation save it rather than see it go to scrap.

[@scottsinaz3000]

Salute to this family and others that take the time to find people like Matt and his crew to come in and save this stuff. I'm sure there are just as many horror stories about things that have been scrapped over the years because the heirs did'nt have the time or the desire to go through it and sell it.

[@boblister665]

At 71 years old I love seeing your generation saving these old pieces of equipment from scrap. That lift or motor hoist could end up in a museum in a generation or so when repairing a car could be a thing of the past.

[@DuckReach432]

The two old cars either side of the lift looked like the most interesting things there. Mike needs a bonus for what he (literally) went through to get that gearbox.

[@upptowne]

Mike is probably the most important element of the trip. He knows parts. Great vid. Thanks

[@danielbuckner2167]

Mike is totally underrated. Without Mike Matt is just another guy who recognizes a lot of stuff but guesses at that much more.

[@beornwhetstone2797]

Looking forward to the restoration on the crane

[@davidjenkins1958]

I grew up in the late 60’s & 70’s an old timer friend of my dads had an engine lift like that and refused to buy the type that we have now.sadly when he died his daughter had everything except hand tools scrapped.

[@contrapezist]

Diresta rebuilt a similar crane about a year ago.

[@Mercmad]

The Engine hoist looks to be the same as the English Stauffer crane of the early 1940's. ,either one was possibly made under license .The Stauffer cranes adverts said "so easy , a girl can use it"... 😁😁

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

One of the things I love about you guys is how you love all old car related things.

[@hdvette64]

I just said to one of my picking buddies,” Someone will be digging through our $hit when we kick the bucket too” And the beat goes on!

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Matt , Mike and crew for the adventure and seeing some nice finds !

[@GwynnOak1]

How truly fantastic! Geez a place like that you could pick for days on end, and still miss treasure. Matt you do a fantastic job of preserving all these historic treasures. Kudos to you and your team!

[@bvalt1]

So awesome to see that somebody still cares enough to save these pieces of automotive history!!

[@Dave_9547]

Brought back so many memories when he drug out that manifold with three Stromberg 97's. I had one pretty much like that on a 52 Ford Flathead back in the day. That setup was a least one carb too many for the motor, but it looked cool as hell. Looking at those fuel blocks reminded me that they would never quit seeping gas because there wasn't enough material to get a good seal. That was back when you could still prowl around wrecking yards and find Stromberg 48's and 97's on cars. Must have been the good ole days?

[@jayjones6904]

Ty for saving old iron guys

[@mardyfisher693]

What a stash! You guys are iron gods. Thanks for sharing the find with us mere mortals.

[@robertszymanski7804]

😂😂😂right!

[@divadyrdnal]

Super cool engine hoist!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt & Crew!! I can feel the excitement as y'all go on these adventures! Where I grew up in Michigan there was a huge number of Farms, these Farms always had junk piles or on the fence row, I'm 65 & still have some of the stuff I drug home, seem's like Mike is becoming well versed on the old Ford parts!.. y'all be safe!

[@Gerk8]

The hoist you found outdoors is very cool, nice save! Whoever put it outback had to drink all those beers you found to make their back feel better!

[@stevengrotte2987]

TWO GREAT CARS BEHIND YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@patjohnson3100]

You work really hard to free up these cool treasures. You deserve all the fun you get out of them.

[@r1lark]

Mike sure knows his parts!!

[@richardphelan8414]

`Love these field picks ,One man's Junk ,is another man's treasure applies ,you just have to know what your picking

[@mikakari9498]

You need to go there one more time. So much everything.

[@JohnSmith-xs4sx]

always remember your big friends when ordering food , big engines need big fuel ......dude wobbled that stuck crane around like it was a stuffed animal :)

[@fordfairlane662dr]

Most people don't want bothered going thru a car collection...they just scrap what they don't sell...you guys try to save as much as you can!

[@lordleonusa]

Thanks for saving, and passing on, all that neat old stuff! When it's gone, it's gone forever!

[@jimschafer9196]

New name Iron Trap Archology (we rescue any car part circa 1950 and earlier) we dig all items, anywhere, anytime, anyplace.

[@bluerazor7049]

Matt, you should definitely lineup the two convertibles, side by side!

[@robertsummers5246]

I love these picks. If I lived closer I would volunteer to help with them. So cool!

[@johndonlon1611]

Every excursion you guys take you score really cool stuff in out of the way places. Maybe one day you'll hit the holy grail of the legendary Dusenburg engine still in the crate. Hey, it can happen. Thanks for posting this terrific adventure video.

[@silentmarine4993]

I love these videos. I wish I could be there.

[@MrGunPilot]

Neat vintage (looks like a 1963 Cub Cadet) awaiting rescue.

[@derpydog1008]

That cub cadet original is worth grabbing. Those cubs are great tractors, especially if it has the creeper gear.

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

The shop, with piles of stuff everywhere, reminded me of my buddy's place. Just little trails through the piles. RIP, Jeffey

[@fratboyz01]

You own it keep it for rebuild in the future

[@hotrodZack1948]

That bendy breather tube is sweet im surprised you didnt grab it

[@Dave_Boyer]

Another treasure trove of amazing parts.

[@robcates2383]

You find the coolest stuff, Matt! I didn't see anything in those buildings, I didn't love! Is that a 38, 39 Cadillac sedan , in there, also???

[@IronTrapGarage]

49 caddy

[@garyhughes9199]

Nice haul gang! Bet it was hard to walk away from those three cars by the lift. The convertible was a head turner.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Wow ! Very cool finds, ever find any old work clothes or denim ? That stuff is gold too.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

I love how you go after it. You sniff out the parts and you hunt them down crawling through a hole into the attic passing it out through a small window whatever it takes.!

[@daviddamico4288]

Awesome score on all that stuff,Matt …

[@johnkranz4004]

Good picking boys

[@ronaldbrown5745]

You’r lucky you found Mike!

[@jamesonpace726]

Holy crow, the work you guys put in for these old things....

[@kalinagoedge2777]

Amazing finds.

[@dale5303]

I cant imagine all the good times that were had in that shop

[@shotsrodder]

Poor Mike 😂😂

[@wvrockcrusher]

Matt, you lucky dog! I have lusted after and looked for one of those engine hoists like that for years to no avail. Missed one on CL about 10 years ago and have never seen one since for sale or otherwise. I would love to find one out in the wild like that! That place was loaded!

[@brucegarrow1747]

Love the adventures

[@user-rw9xi8qv7x]

Holly cow that's quite a endeavor and another car and a cool cadlac motor and transmission parts galore ❤😂🎉

[@steveclark4291]

You need some come alongs to help pull stuff out like that engine crane !

[@kapekodbob]

Again, you are so lucky. You 2 make a great pair. You have to keep coming back so they know not to call the scrappers !

[@knoester7714]

I see that you guys found some gold in those there sheads

[@jeffchecchio5026]

Matt you are the man! You & your guys always find the good stuff.

[@FarmallForever]

That Cub Cadet Original at the beginning was sweet

[@user-ot7ec4uc3g]

I'll be very interested to see how that engine hoist works.

[@SteamCrane]

Those massive short reach cranes (shop cranes) were commonly used in factories and machine shops, for installing lathe chucks, moving heavy parts on and off machines, etc. Reach is too short for much engine work. The steering rear wheelset is missing, might still be buried where you found the crane.

[@johncrawford6992]

Some great finds there it’s wonderful

[@stevenkarnisky411]

I have to suggest safety shoes for you guys. It is so easy to put a nail through your foot in junk piles like that! You could do a.quick shoring up of saggy roofs, too. There was plenty of lumber in that shed. One fall through a roof can put you out of commission; maybe forever! Only you can decide if it is worth it!

[@randysinger2673]

Sure Glad you saved all of that from a future in a Scrap Yard, Nice Haul !

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thanks for another , Brother !

[@keithwallington4966]

I think you guys hit the jackpot with that sale see you soon 👌✌👍

[@thinkingofyouto1]

Good video thanks

[@mistress7343]

A second amazing lift...WOW.

[@mg-lz3kk]

WOW.....JUST WOW. INSANITY IT IS.

[@TTTTT83]

You guys are the real american pickers saving american history one piece at a time and putting in the work yourselves.

[@karensavarese5684]

You guys are mercenarys.,,,,

[@seangavin8140]

That lift would look good upstairs in the garage

[@TrashcanGarage]

Wow. That is one crazy hoard! I could have spent a weekend just sorting though the smalls in the shop. Trashcan 🗑 Approved!

[@2pugman]

At 9 minutes in, was that a tri manifold for a Ford flathead ?

[@shotsrodder]

Treasures 🥹

[@cowfrank]

Im well on my way to leaving a rats nest like that myself, time for some introspection.

[@dennisschickling2249]

Nice Video. Hope all had a GREAT THANKSGIVING. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

[@daleking8529]

You are going back aren't you? Great video!

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-FINDER2525]

1934 Ford pickup setting in the woods 🪵 for decades. Fairly complete. A relatively straight line of you before it gets to the Gulf. Are you interested? If so I'll give you the contact information. Just not on a public forum for everybody to read and contact the man.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We’d be interested to learn more about it. Email us at: [e-mail]

[@user-kg4eb7nl5b]

watching Mike mountain goating over the debris to collect the 39 trans without out steel shanked safety shoes made me cringe love save of the lift & hoist

[@frankfurther3828]

Please tell me more about that gray hip-roof tool box you carry in the trunk. I have the same and want info, if you have any. THX

[@cblan3319]

man, i what i wouldn't do for one of those cars.

[@stevengrotte2987]

IS THERE A HOISTING BEAM RIGHT ABOVE THE ATTIC WINDOW THAT YOU ARE TAKING PARTS OUT OF??????

[@gravedigger8]

should've brought a sheet of plywood to lay on roof

[@markduncan6690]

A Life Time of Hoarding Automotive Parts! It will all sell for 10 cents on the dollar!

[@1954shadow]

Auto archeology.

[@moparnut6933]

Those cranes are highly sought after and go for like 2 grand.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Not in this condition! But yes when working/restored they can be quite valuable. Well save this one.

[@cowboychevyschneider]

I take Worthington tractor

[@esteysgarage3949]

I SAW THAT ALSO I HAVE ONE LOL

[@cowboychevyschneider]

@@esteysgarage3949 nice I have one too

[@gr5535]

Tetanus Shots for everyone 😬

[@user-gb6re9eg3i]

MUCH TRAVELING GOING ON OF LATE.

[@scootermcd5756]

You’re killing can collectors

[@robertmcfarland3323]

Passing on isnt tough because you no longer care about all your stuff

[@davidmark7478]

We love Matt and crew ,.but if anyone can exploit the dull , boring,drag out time it takes to uncover ‘ move crap off old cars or parts of derbies , it’s Matt. I fast forwards his content more the anyone’s .

[@user-ot7ec4uc3g]

Hey Mike, wear safety shoes please.

[@ericd7532]

Enough BS go build an mk1

[@BUY.YOUTUBE.VIEWS.717]

the edits are 🔥