Reversed Chrome Wheels and Cheater Slicks - 1932 Ford 5 Window Coupe

While the 1932 5 Window is on the back burner for now, Matt has a few parts lying around that will make the car look so much better. When pulled from the Larry Schroll Estate, the 32 had big bulky truck tires in the front and some old crappy tires in the back. The notes that Larry kept on the car said the car had a set of reversed wheels with cheater slicks in the rear. It just so happens that Matt has a set of reversed 40 ford wheels with crappy chrome and a set of cheater slicks. One of our local friends stopped by with a set of front wheels that matched the fronts perfectly. With a little bit of work and some lube (insert joke) the new stance on the 32 is perfect. Let us know down below your thoughts on the new wheels and tires!!
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[@jamiecampbell3068]

HA !!! " Professional" tire guys don't know sh*t until they've put a tire on with sledgehammers & pry bars. Traditional !! I'll never tire of commenting on all your cool adventures. I'm glad you share 'em .. & don't sweat the comments. Thank you.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea I’m not too bothered about putting myself out there. Anyone that acts like they know it all or don’t struggle with shit are just lying to themselves! I’m having fun and that’s all that matters to me!

[@charlesherrick7400]

Looks great. What ever you do...don't even think of chopping the top.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We would never!

[@stevewilliams587]

Too much work

[@Ratridez]

I agree , the chopped tops are so worn out and getting to be ridiculous looking .

[@downtownbobbybrown6237]

bad enough it s channeled .

[@davidjenkins1958]

Matt, as a 62 year old man, I say thank you for taking me back in the day. I’m glad there are younger guys like you that love the rings we did back in the 70’s and earlier.

[@mikeypl1957]

Sitting there with the right wheels / tires it provides a whole lot of inspiration. Good enough reason to change them up.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep I figure it’s gotta sit and look right while it waits it’s turn!

[@davelowell3008]

Love the chrome reverse especially with baby moons, my favorite back in the 60's were black steel wheels with SS trim rings and chrome lugs and center caps.

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Same here, super traditional hotrod, my favs! Lol

[@scottpella7419]

When I bought my Euro tire machine, it was a complete re-learning experience after using an old Bear machine for so many years. No way would I have filmed myself doing it! Made me laugh my ass off...cause I fought with mine just like you did! Great vid!

[@oldgoat1890]

"Chrome reverse" caught my eye. We were eating lunch where I work and it came up. The younger guys asked what that was. Some of us realized we were driving before mags came out. Seems like ages ago. Not a car guy anymore, but it is fun to look back once and a while.

[@Statimtek]

New wheels and tires look great, what a difference. It looks like it is ready to hit the streets.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We can’t wait to take the first drive!

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Great video Matt, It's Got the Look! Dam I love that car. Good luck with the new Hot Rod. Hope you, Kate and the team stay healthy

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@JazzStrat781]

Need to tell u how much I love your channel. Going through an illness right now where I can't work on a project or really afford one either. Watching your videos make me feel like I'm part of the old car and hot rod family until I can jump in myself again. Thanks so much, just wanted to share that. Have loved old cars since I was a kid, that's a sickness I hope to never recover from.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hope you get better and can get back into the garage. Thanks for watching!!

[@JazzStrat781]

Love those wheels and tires! Good for u man in getting this 32 Ford! Best to u and yours!

[@jacquikowalewsky7691]

I like the car and glad you are going to stay with an Olds motor- just love those older performance engines.

[@sethcarley1446]

HEY MATT,,,SUCH A GREAT IDEA CHANGING THE TIRES AND WHEELS ON THE 32 COUPE NOW AS THE CAMERA GOES AROUND YOUR SHOP ,,, THATS MORE EYE CANDY , KINDA MAKES IT PART OF THE FAMILY ... GREAT JOB WITH WHAT YOUR DOING FOR ANDREW ,,SEEMS LIKE A REALLY NICE KID .. GOOD GOIN..SETH ,, TRUMBULL CT

[@Luckyloser007]

Sitting home couped up..this channel has made my morning.. thanks guys👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Glad we can help with some entertainment!

[@50shadesofrust65]

Dude! Column shift was the bomb in the early days of rodding so you could get your squirl close.

[@AndyGeesGarage]

Carl Sabatka i knew a guy back in the 80s that had a 32 5 window with a 40 dash and column with the shifter flipped to the left and adapted to a 4 speed . When I asked him why he said it was so you could shift without taking your arm from around your girl

[@MrPanzerblitz]

My first car (in 1962) was a '51 chevy coupe. The first thing I did to it was remove the column shift and put in a floor shift. Why? Because when I shifted into third it was perfect to rest my hand on my girls knee!

[@ronnyinwaxhaw]

I knew from the thumbnail that this was going to be good! Chrome reverse, man does that bring back memories!

[@daviddickerson9846]

You are so lucky that car looks amazing. The old timers got the look just right and the weather got the patina just right .im so envious of you right now

[@rustyrods8535]

I like that you are headed the way the last owner was going , I’d take it back to when he bought it ..what it looked like in the photo . Keep the Rusty mags ...lucky guy you are ..👍👍

[@SuperKONR]

Thought that was funny when you remembered the wheel has to be backwards, I've been on that adventure several times. XD Awesome car and wheel setup! Thanks for brightening my day guys.

[@BoxcarsGarage]

Looks like motivation to me! Can't wait for the project start!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Us too! Just in the parts gathering mode now!

[@rodder2046]

I totally agree with those who are saying don't chop the top. But please do put a visor above the windshield. I have always thought that visors look badazz on an early Ford. Thanks for making these videos and sharing them with us !!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks we aren't going to chop this one. I disagree though on the visor comment on a 32 Ford. Works on a Model A or Model T.. but 32 and later I think is good with no visor personally. Thanks for watching!

[@onehotpinto]

Wheels and tires fit the car perfect. If it were my car (I know, you hear that all the time) I believe I would take the spirit of the original build and refine it. You know, use the square roll bar but make sure the welds and design are clean. Same with the rear suspension. Run the same arms but redo the mounting and such. I'm not a big fan of the "Rusty/Patina" look and would probably paint it but more in the backyard garage style. Single stage paint, smooth but not perfect body work. A clean car but not pristine. But then it is your car and not mine. As long as you enjoy the end product is what really matters. I am looking forward to the build.

[@MartsGarage]

Achieving just the right level of crappiness is where it's at, Matt. Personally (as you axed) I'd go a touch higher in the back and lose the hubcaps. Love this 32. mart.

[@ls6-ss413]

Absolutely. A little too low in the back. And those wheels look tough with no caps.👊

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the input guys! I like the back being low and might just lower the front a smidge when the time comes!

[@daviddickerson9846]

Dude your smile is so big though the whole video. If that was my car you couldn't get me to stop smiling. You lucky so-n-so

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha smile every time I walk into the shop!

[@chrismiller7221]

Those wheels look killer on there. Can’t wait to see it running.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s gonna be a fun car to get back on the road!!!

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

It's never fun to pinch your tube!

[@daviddickerson9846]

Wheels and tires look great .

[@michaelguinn5736]

Matt & Co. another great video, I like chrome reverse wheels, I remember back in the day cleaning up mine with a SOS pad, when you were mounting your slicks did you forget the baby powder on the tubes? Today it is a must, I know where there used to be one of those J2 Olds motors...thinking about giving the guy a call... Build on Dudes

[@IronTrapGarage]

We did not use baby powder, we will remember that for next time!

[@SteveRivett]

I had a post deleted on the HAMB earlier this week for accepting the existence of EFI.

[@davidfrye271]

Love the look of the old chrome an cheater slicks. To me half the fun of building a hot rod is standing around and looking at it. Especially when you change something like the wheels or the stance.

[@dennisc.1189]

Hey, the person that lost that rag in the tire, probably look for it a long time and he said I know I just had it where is it. The stance looks great!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s like trying to find the socket you just had!!!

[@TrendsbySterling]

Looks a whole lot better Matt!

[@beealzebub4338]

I know you guys were joking but rust is NOT patina. Rust is rust. Clean those wheels. It will still be period worn to match the car. Thanks for the videos. I'm stuck at home like the rest of the world and your videos help break the monotony. I'm pipe dreaming too.

[@Callsign_Fredrick877]

I love the shitina you got going on

[@Callsign_Fredrick877]

Shitina is good but rather than leave it all as it is would be cool if you restore the front since those front wheels are so nice looking and make it fade to the rear to perfect shitina

[@TrueNorthModels]

The newish shoes set the look off perfect, looking great. Cheers

[@es7614]

Perfecto. Love changing out rubber.

[@stude1953]

AWESOME MATT! Those tires, wheels, and caps make it!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

I thought so!

[@RemodNC]

Wheels and tires are Perfect!

[@62_C10]

looks spot on - sneaky fast

[@charlesfrazer1166]

"Back From The Dead '32 Ford"

[@JSxxxxxxx]

At this stage of the CoVid game - I'd be happy watching you guys mow the lawn! Stay safe and thanks for the videos...

[@IronTrapGarage]

Be careful what you wish for. We may have a weekly lawn care update!!!

[@joek1960]

Maybe Matt's lawn mower ha patina and wide whites. Then it would be worth watching him lower the grass.

[@allenschmitz9644]

OOOOOOHHHHA! Cheeter Slick's...is it 1967 again!!!!...cool.

[@jamiewaddell1598]

It sits perfect matt so cool .

[@HansensSpeedShop]

Wheels and tires look awesome also I think the car looks tougher with out the hub caps

[@TexTheMaster]

Cool didnt know that about beadlocking back in the day. Sweet vid guys

[@RichieCat4223]

I like to coat the tube and the inside of the tire with talc. Less chance of pinching between tire and tube. Just my 2 cents. Lol.

[@mattmoilanen3813]

I use Baby powder cause we still have a case left from the kids 20 years ago. Oh and it smells so nice as well ha ha!

[@tombob671]

@@mattmoilanen3813 but talc can cause uterine cancer , LOL

[@IronTrapGarage]

Good tip!

[@DeuceDevil]

Good Stance, perfect piecrusts

[@markgriffin4888]

I like how ANDREW has that respectful SARCASM, just like my grandson, who is the same age.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha they all do it as they get older!

[@roberttaylor5999]

Nothing changes the look of a car more than wheels and tires.

[@pkerit308]

13:25 Looks like a car. Looks great

[@mikeyt3940]

Hey Matt, its mad mikey. I won't rat you out on the hamb about your non traditional tubes.LOL. That was the perfect choice for the deuce .

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha thank goodness!! Lol

[@frankjamann5671]

Great job Matt,alot of hard work, but it's hard to find a 32 ford that looks bad. Thanks for the video

[@NZMOPAR]

tire shine is awesome for fitting old tire

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Wow. Did you say it's currently a column shift ??? Highly unusual mod' back then. By all means film those specifics whenever you ditch it, or muck around under or in it again, please. Too cool. Thanks guys. Take care !

[@brendannunya77]

Love it ! “It’s what I’m doing with my hands after” hahahahaha.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hahah

[@waynespiteri122]

Those slicks look rad! Nice touch.

[@dombutler7685]

That's motivation for sure! Matt, it's a good thing you buy all that junk, as it comes in handy!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha yep proves hoarding cool shit isn’t a problem when you need it!

[@charlesrives9092]

The yellow peering thru the black- its like you found the John Milner coupe after all these years of being owned by multiple owners....

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha I can see it!

[@daleolson7205]

Get it running while making it safe. "Less crappy" is a good goal to have.

[@alshotrodsandratrods8780]

Back in the early 70s J.C. Whitney sold chrome reverse wheels for $15 each. I bought four for my custom 63 Econoline van. Now you have to pay twice as much for rusty ones at a swap meet.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@jimhartland1939]

Love it.keep em coming. Oscar and Jim 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@robertszymanski7804]

Another awesome video! Although you should have bottled the vintage air, it was a good year and very difficult to find, lol I read a Hot Rod article back in the 80's that's the best thing you can do is put new tires and rims on a vehicle to make it look better and worth more. Very nice choice, have a good day

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s similar to when I put clean clothes on and get a haircut. I look a lot less like a POS and more like a normal human being! Haha

[@Doubleodude]

This is a fantastic beer video.

[@RedBullMan7]

Looks bad ass! “ Just the right amount of shittyness!” Awesome

[@OldIronRC]

yeah man it looks good

[@billterry9996]

love the tires and caps look

[@pappabob29]

In my younger days I would NEVER had said this. Looks great "except" the whitewall needs to be turned in so it's blackwall on both ends facing out. LOVE those hubcaps !!! I would HAVE TO open up that Olds motor to be sure it couldn't be saved before sending it away. FWIW That way I could compare money to save the J2 with money to replace with a ordinary "Rocket".;o)

[@hotrodZack1948]

Like the wheels and tires. can’t wait to see it driving, and a little more welded up/and sturdy on the body. hah blc headlights?

[@stevewilliams587]

Hi Matt I think you just managed to make the SnapOn tyre changer look like a good deal .😁

[@roadrashburns1914]

firestone has one tube plant left in the USA I know of. Its in Russellville, Ar. they make other brands there like hoosier and Goodyear. I was QC there for a few years on Goodyear aviation innertubes

[@garycook2355]

old school all the way!

[@mattomon1045]

in cleaning chrome try Zep hand cleaner. it takes off rust on chrome real fast and real good. I love the car.

[@celticdude4686]

S.O.S pads.

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Freakin PERFECT, Guys! 👍😎👍

[@ericargo9157]

32 is looking great. I'd name it the 32 SS for Super Shitty.

[@conradkenneth5216]

Greetings from the international space station!

[@richardmasko8136]

Glad to hear your plans for the car.Thank-you for the videos wish there were more often but just being a pig.Stay safe in the craziness out there.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnmoeckel8788]

Looks very cool.

[@shanewright6958]

The wheels look good. Another great video guys 👍👍🇨🇱

[@Paleoman52]

Those wheels and tires made a huge difference! Love the look of this car, keep it crappy!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Perfectly Shitty!!

[@jasonrackawack9369]

@@IronTrapGarage howbout "Shitina" LOL....need to trademark that before Hot Rod magazine does.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hahahahaha we may need to make a shirt and stickers that say that lol

[@jasonrackawack9369]

@@IronTrapGarage Id buy that shirt, my '75 Trans Am has real ratty paint, Just a tip I watch another chanel where the guy repairs and reviews vintage guitars, and he was complaining he got flagged as non-monitary and age restricted for letting the "S" word fly too many times in his reviews, Im not sure if the money is a big concern with your channel but I thought I would let you know so your not supprised by it like the other guy was.. ... I love what your doing for content and wouldnt change a thing, your doing way better than the cable tv type car programs. Its more fun to see real cars being built by real people, the fact I live near by and get all the local references is a bonus. Thanks!

[@D4VE26]

@@IronTrapGarage id buy that

[@toddmendez4544]

Car looks badass !

[@DarkFlamage]

Everyone these days calls it the "valve stem", but the part that threads into the valve stem, is actually called the valve core.

[@heimlichhotrods]

DarkFlamage or shrader valve 🚗💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@frankhartranft2133]

Liked the hub caps. Like the crappy wheels and the slicks. Don't like the whitewalls. Love the car. Really great score.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@MrMadkaw400]

Love the wheels not the caps

[@edspencer7121]

There was a guy on my Facebook sales group that had a complete running 330 Olds high compression for sale, about $700.00. He kept it stored in his garage on a stand. Those 330s shouldn't be over looked. If they're done right they'll walk n talk with the best of them.

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Good stuff guys. I miss the old intro with the music.jmho.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I *love* those cheater slicks 😍 such a nice look 👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed! At least it looks cool sitting there waiting it’s turn in the shop!

[@mamaleighcase1569]

Find a 425 Olds & do the 3 deuce carburetors. She'd be a beast!!!

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

FANTASTIC!! ......LOVE THE 32!!

[@chucklambert7283]

what prevented the self tapping screws from rupturing the tube

[@davebutler2776]

Like the Hamb reference

[@IronTrapGarage]

I love the H.A.M.B.! Poking fun at myself too. Can’t take this stuff too seriously!

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

Those slicks and rims looks really sick! You’re so lucky to find a 32, even with all the crustyness! Lol

[@IronTrapGarage]

Wheels and tires can make such a difference

[@WiredCustomsSpeedShop]

IronTrap Garage what’s next on the 32??

[@IronTrapGarage]

Mainly just gathering parts. Not going to dig into it much until I’m done some other projects.

[@18andlikeit]

Nice.. love those old Hurst cheaters.. could you tell me the tread width of those tires? 7or 8 inches wide I'm thinking? Thx

[@shartne]

The wheel s will clean up better with a SOS Pad. I have been surprised before what a difference a sos pad can make. Well it looks pretty cool any way.

[@IronTrapGarage]

the current condition matches the body to well to clean em up!

[@equestrianalways6132]

Wheel spacers for the win !!! Extra 50 lol

[@nealpurdy1202]

Love the wheels matt maybe for some more inspiration wipe the car down with linseed oil? Hope you find the running olds drivetrain. A ford 9 inch from an early bronco would eliminate the wheel adapters.. Thanks for the vids mike

[@keithschrack]

Diggin' the poo-tina!

[@richs7362]

Just get it back on the road.

[@alshotrodsandratrods8780]

Have you seen the book "Cool Cars Square Roll Bars" by Arnie and Bernie Shuman? The subtitle is "Photos and recollections of fifties hot rodding in New England" I have number 2971 of 3200 copies so it might not be available anymore. There are tons of pictures of old hot rods The Fiat that I helped work on as a teenager is in there 8 times. In 1958 it ran an injected Olds engine number 33 A/A. Over the winter the top was chopped and the engine was replaced with a Hemi. It was one of the first Hemi powered Fiat drag cars. It was driven by Jack Doyle who was one of the founders of New England Dragway in Epping New Hampshire. It set a class speed record at the 59 winternationals before it blew up the engine. I saw Jack a couple of years ago and asked about the Fiat. He said he sold it long ago and had no idea where it is now. On page 123 there's a picture of the interior with a moon tank next to the seat. The caption was something I remembered from 1959. "There was room for his ass and a gallon of gas" I can loan you my copy if you promise to send it back.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I believe Matt was looking for a copy of the book. Send us an email!! I’m sure He would love to take a look. [e-mail]

[@oldtin5059]

CLR and scotch bright on your 32 coupe. Check it out on hamb! It'll remove the rust stains from your paint. Work wonders on your chrome too!

[@IronTrapGarage]

I was trying to figure out a way to take some of the black primer off the car and bring that beautiful yellowish green back on the car. I’ve hear that or steel wool and clr! Just afraid it might take the green off too! I definitely want to try it when we dig into the car.

[@oldtin5059]

Yeah, I guess a fine steel wool would be less aggressive than a scotch bright pad. The results I've seen are impressive.

[@xozindustries7451]

Johnathan W has one of those Oldsmobile motors