The Last Final Custom Touch To The Rear Of The 1939 Mercury

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[@DuckReach432]

That shot with the lights out was sweet. You could see how those lights would look on a dark road at night. Cops'll never catch ya!

[@robertverhasselt2412]

It's a flathead wanna be lead sled. My grandmother could catch it.

[@DuckReach432]

@@robertverhasselt2412 I know. Maybe pass a law restricting police to Model A four-pots.

[@moparpollack6242]

I like it even Moon approves! Looking forward to the side glass engineering and installation.

[@michaelpopelka1483]

Rounding off the edges of that gravel pan was an excellent finish to an equally great job!

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

thanks for all the videos guys! i i love this channel especially seeing the lead work! if you love old school hot rods this is the place to be!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

@@IronTrapGarage ur welcome my fellow hot rodder!! all us old retired rodders appreaciate u man for the entertainment!

[@chrisclark4813]

Another fab episode. Looking forward to the front mods. This is getting us all through the winter,........... next year, how about you pick another car and do another series. Love as always, Reading, England.

[@IronTrapGarage]

That’ll be the plan!

[@chrisclark4813]

@@IronTrapGarage Cheers Guys, thanks for the reply.

[@brianbarney1885]

The car keeps getting better. I’m enjoying this series because it helps understand why full custom cars can take shops years to develop. Thanks for filming all the work.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching! We’re glad everyone is enjoying the deep dive on the process!

[@michaelwillette5738]

Matt, So many of these 'mini' projects have applications to far different cars. Your reach is wider than you know. Idea generators! Thanks!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks! We hope it is helpful to others!

[@bucksnort4188]

Fantastic custom addition to the back end of this car!! The capped ends on the gravel shield was the cherry on top of the cake, that is a great look!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimlyreman5869]

Awesome! The gravel pan really finishes the back of the car!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s the little details that make the difference!

[@billtaylor5853]

Gravel pan looks terrific, really sets it off. Still not sure about those overriders, but that's just me.

[@randomyank7777]

Just an observation , but Matt looks like he's hitting his stride here . Comfortably comfortable . Why not ? An excellent series on how to make a dream come true . The gravel pan came out perfect , & I love the turned down ends , like your factory friend's car . Nice ! The lighting is fine ! The "heat" usually has high beams , & can see everything from pavement to rooftops & trees , beyond the car . They can see the plate , FINE . Roll with it , baby ! Pipes , then front end . Paint it enough to drive it . If it's where you want it , then put a good one on it . Drive it . Enjoy it ! 👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@barryhickman6911]

The rolled over end pieces finish it. Looks great. Anxious to see what you have planned for the front of the car. Good job!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Glad you liked the rear. Stay tuned!

[@tomfortson5147]

Hey Matt, Steve And Mike, the gravel pan turned out great! Looks factory - especially with the rolled tips. Very nice work! And the motorcycle plate lights turned out as well. Right. "6 Volt" should answer any questions from the Law...

[@guillaumetg9196]

When the lights are off in the shop and we see only the car rear lights et the ITG neon logo… great background just there 21:14 😉

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks!

[@vermontguy7692]

Steve is right on the money: That REALLY cleans things up. Sweet!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@johnalexander4356]

Much improved! You hit the target with the changes to the car's tail.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It was a big decision, but we think it was worth it!

[@jerrymccollum9649]

The Merc is looking awesome!! This is the way it should have come from the factory.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We appreciate that!

[@murdoc6501]

Yuppers, another win! Rolled ends add to the look and smooth her out (great classic custom touch)! Winter's not over yet, can't wait to see what's next for the front end! Sure you already know, but Piero got Tweedy Pie done (popped up in a couple videos) and in the GNRS! Go Iron Trap, keep moving forward!

[@daleking8529]

It just keeps getting better!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@petercavanaugh6510]

A few vids ago I commented asking if you were going to french in the license plate. When you replied no it's going on the bumper I though that's weak. Well I didn't envision what you have done. I like it. That gravel guard reminds me of my '61 Healy 3000, had a similar guard up front. Looking forward to the next series of mods!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for following along!

[@nicktestoni8041]

Great to see how you guys work together!

[@IronTrapGarage]

It takes a team to make something this special.

[@randomyank7777]

@@IronTrapGarage It does indeed , Matt , & You have a very good one ! Ride that wave , fellas ! You are a special team , so naturally , what you touch becomes special too . This project being no exception , all of them have a place in Our hearts .

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Very nice Matt.... gravel pan really is the icing on the cake.....

[@IronTrapGarage]

It really ties the whole look together!

[@Mopar46]

Good to see Moon taking an interest in proceedings, during construction.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha he always has to inspect!

[@TonyGrondelle]

​@@IronTrapGaragebuy the shop inspector a MOONeyes dog coat using a T shirt . Luv from Australia

[@RobertJones-sb1if]

That looks really clean! Can't wait to see it with some paint on it!

[@IronTrapGarage]

We are too!

[@1fknhpycmpr355]

This just keeps getting better after every new video, keep up the good work!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!!

[@thomasst.martin3308]

You are at your best with fire and smoke, sparks and lectricity. I am not crazy about the tail light treatment, but it's not my car. I am glad that you went with the thinner license surround. It was looking kinda busy with the other ones. I am anxiously awaiting the windows. Since you began the chop on this Merc, there are suddenly 3 or 4 more 1939 Mercs getting chopped and the side windows are all done differently. Love your creativity. Nice work.

[@allancompton6912]

Looks good the rear bumper! Nailed it steve and Matt! Looks Good with the rear light in the Bumper! 😊

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@LarryHeagren]

The back of the car is now very nice. The bumper and accessories do not detract from the smooth flow of the rear. It looks good and is understated and clean. As far as driving a car longer in the season PA is notoriously cold and having lived in DE for twelve years, I understand your issues weather wise. It will be in the mid 80's today in my neighborhood and that is the chief reason why I moved to Texas. I got sick of shoveling snow! You are well established where you are, so I get why moving really isn't an option. It is too bad because Austin has quite a busy old car scene with lots of custom shops. Remember there is no state income tax in Texas which has caused many a company to relocate in the last 20 years. I have enjoyed your channel immensely. Thanks for sharing your projects with us the viewers.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@steveM1341]

Love the pan, nice finishing touch.

[@mattomon1045]

Great gravel pan Matt

[@birdseyeview1543]

lil yellow sharpie on the license plate lights makes them look more incandescent bulby...

[@charlesyoung7436]

That old license plate looks like it may have been repainted or had the contrasting color on the numbers sanded off and not put back on. Where I live, you can use plates from the date of your vintage car's model year. Does PA allow such plates to be touched up or repainted in their original color?

[@mitchelpinion1852]

Big improvement. Great attention to detail.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks!

[@Mr5454wayne]

That's looks nice and tidy👍🇦🇺

[@KyleKyleson]

Nice work there, it looks clean and smooth.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Looks killer. Definitely cleans up the look. The 41 tail lights are different and show up great in the dark. Jmho.😊

[@IronTrapGarage]

I like them too!

[@chassisresearchkid]

Fantastic work again.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks again!

[@DwightTravis]

It looks great my friend !!!!!!!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out!

[@bobwilliams1535]

Very cool and nice! Neat design with the '41 taillights. 😎👍👍

[@richardwirt3193]

Hi Matt very creative I think the car looks killer Great job

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddiereeher7594]

good show like all the kustoms 2 the Merc.😎👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Glad you like them!

[@garyf2245]

LOOKIN GOOD

[@kennethelliott9092]

Very nice look.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks, glad you like it.

[@dellopack6325]

Looking good guys.

[@thomasmitchell6921]

Beyond my bitching expectations What great work Matt and Steve.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffchecchio5026]

It looks great. Nice job 😊

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@shotsrodder]

The rolled edge is the icing on the cake 👨🏻‍🎨 great job as always Matt 👍

[@edwinreece438]

Good work.

[@russelltrupia4479]

Thanks Matt and Steve my day just went from BAD to AWESOME !!👍👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

We are glad to hear that!

[@krisandelizabethringlee8438]

The results of your work are impressive and it's obvious that your attention to detail drives a satisfyingly high-quality aesthetic.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamessoares516]

Nice and clean.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks, it's all about the details.

[@JONMEREDITH]

Another great video! Mike, you are repeatedly kicking ass with the camera, editing and music! Matt and Steve-it is the best workmanship that I have ever seen! Thanks guys for yet another object of perfection on that fantastic Mercury!😀

[@IronTrapGarage]

We're glad you enjoy the videos! Thanks for the kind words.

[@danielhopfinger8193]

Just keeps getting better

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@5798Mike]

Super cool Well done 👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamesderickson8225]

Niece job, Matt and Steve.

[@HOTHUDSON54]

Your approach to doing the work and readying the car for cruising is ole skool and bad to the bone!

[@garagedweller7159]

This has been a great series so far. Thanks for the content.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kentmckean6795]

Very nice!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@terrykeithley6183]

Mint,very classic look.

[@steinarerling8185]

Awesom regards from Norway , love your videos 👍👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@laurensmith1828]

The car looks outstanding,great work guys! Thanks

[@IronTrapGarage]

Much appreciated!

[@chrisburzenski2317]

Thanks guys! 777👍

[@tomcrater7470]

Great build ! Looks great !

[@tonyjones9715]

Looks great 👍👍

[@johnclauser7392]

Hey Matt, Steve and Mike, that Mercury bumper, gravel guard and brake lights look really good....

[@IronTrapGarage]

We really appreciate it!

[@shotsrodder]

Moon really wanted to help you guys out 😂😂 my dog thinks that she is a mechanic also 😎 the car looks great 👨🏻‍🎨

[@mwrcrft]

Looks great ,the gravel pan cleans it up. I have changed my mind about the rear tail lights in board of the bumperettes as it does look better without the exhaust tips prominent under the lights. Turned down exhaust to the back of the tires rather than the straight tips under the lights making room for spark blocks? Stealthy. Is a retractable license plate to gimmicky? Clear tail light lens/chrome buckets with red led ? A frenched rear electric antenna so kids can ask what is that? Choice of hub caps , OEM Caddy/Olds or custom.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

As low as those tailights are, I would consider putting a third one in the rear window, like modern cars. If somebody rear-ends you all that work will be ruined! It is never stupid to opt for a safety feature. This Merc is becoming a real beauty!

[@randyrauch8210]

You guys do most excellent work!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@leeradford76]

Amazing car wow

[@joek1960]

Slick

[@McGowJobs]

Digging the look in the rear. I do think at some point that you may stumble a cross a pair of overriders that don't give it such a " Halloween vampire teeth" look before you go and rechrome everything.

[@Tshep-wc5dy]

Looks wonderful !

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@OehlJim]

David Axelrod for background music?? Fabulous!

[@matthewschneider2089]

Dude!! Cool bumper!!! ✌️

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks! 👍

[@kevinbarrett9615]

People be like “yo, bro tuck in your bumper “ ! 😁

[@IronTrapGarage]

Hahaha

[@JayBird-xi2ws]

Looks cool how the light bounces off the overrides…

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea it is neat!

[@Luckyloser007]

What i like best about the cars you guys build...no billet aluminum. cool classic styling

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yep we try and keep them period correct!

[@stephenfrost2272]

Oh yes! That's what it needed at the rear. Would it not look smoother still if you ditched the over riders? Decades ago I had a Morris 1000 and just taking the over riders off the front bumper cleaned the front end up great. Had any more thoughts about those running boards? Looking at Pete's '46 the rockers give just that little hint of shape which might be the way to go.

[@IronTrapGarage]

I’ll either leave the running boards stock or remove them and make a rocker panel to cover the frame. Haven’t decided yet

[@psnaith1]

very cool!

[@rayvernon3534]

NICE ,COOL MAN

[@nickmeoli6903]

Another good one!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks! We appreciate it.

[@Rock-Forehead]

Yep, thats a good finishing look. Hopefully, there is no rub through on the edging material.

[@AnthonyCarty-b5n]

Everything on the rear flows so well . Would you consider adding a 3rd brake light, I know it's a modern idea but it could save someone driving into the back of all your hard work. Regards from across pond .

[@BrianSwystun]

I'm really enjoying this series of videos. I think many of us would be interested to know about how much time each of your projects has taken you to do.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Good idea we can certainly start making mention of that more

[@VintageTinGarage]

Looks great

[@ZigZagMarquis]

@ 16:20 to 16:33 I see it is still cold there in PA.

[@jimcarter6990]

At 3:20 Matt says " Moon, go lay down "

[@IronTrapGarage]

Yea he is a butthead sometimes

[@keithkrause3386]

Great progress on this ole girl!! Its been a fun watch to see what you've been doing, looking forward to the front end work. Have you ever considered puttinf skirts on the front fenders? Or is that not possible because of the tires turn radius?

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s been done but not a look I’m going for on the car

[@duane4665]

Well, now you're going to have to shave the bumper bolts! LOL

[@IronTrapGarage]

Ha! Slippery slope!

[@Ecosse57]

that pan came out great and i really like how you rolled the ends. a perfect touch! will the heat from the tail pipes warp the lenses or are they glass? looking forward to seeing what happens to the nose of the car.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Tailpipes don’t get that hot. They are glass though.

[@gr5535]

CHARP CHUBBY 👌

[@OpieDogie]

Why are you worried about cops, Those Ford (Merc) V8s can outrun those 6 cyl chevy cop cars!? That gravel pan looks incredible!! Awesome jobonthis old Merc., it’s really looking good.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha good point!!

[@Zillustration]

Curious if you had to add a tab of weather strip or rubber between the bumper light mounts and gravel pan? I thought that may be a squeaky spot in a few years of driving.

[@TOMRostock]

Clean....

[@james82430]

The 1939 I s looking sharp I like all the mods.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Personally Matt, I think that when you and your crew set out to ruin a perfectly good car, you do a damn fine job of it!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha thanks! I appreciate the compliments.

[@JML1955GMC]

Very nice,

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks! Glad you like it.

[@MasterBo39]

Consider: Putting the exhaust throught the tailight holes and put the lights outside the outriggers. Bo.

[@jonlennon3348]

If you paint the car which I hope you do it will look totally bitchin. You have done a marvelous job customizing it and you didnt go over the top so it would ruin the original lines but make it look more aerodynamic.. I love it.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It will get painted. Will just blend paint for this season so it’s all one color but eventually it will get fully repainted and made really nice

[@jamiecampbell3068]

Hey guys. Also. MORE RED light is available. You can get those 1157s tinted red. No biggie but when you see some BUY THEM.