We Bought The MOTHERLODE Of Oldsmobile Speed Parts!! - Insane Blower Engines!

Over the course of the last year Matt became friendly with a gentleman in Denver, Co that has one of the craziest Olds Rocket collection we have ever seen. Lonnie started building a 1930/31 Ford Model A Roadster that was powered by an Olds 324 in the mid 1970s and continued to change and upgrade the roadster from a mild 324 to a blown 394 with 8 Strombergs. Matt purchased a set of Weiand valve covers from Lonnie, and was working on purchasing a few more parts to upgrade the Schroll car when Lonnie's health unfortunately declined and he passed away. Lonnie's son and good friend reached out to Matt a few months ago about buying the few parts Lonnie set aside for him and Matt worked out a deal for all the left over parts! Lonnie kept just about every part he pulled off the Roadster, including a spare engine with a 471 blower! Lonnie's Wife and Son also sit down to talk about Lonnie's hot rod and obsession with Olds Rockets!!!
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[@leeroyholloway4277]

The process of acquiring such items from a family requires a delicate touch and tremendous show of respect. I've been in that position on both sides. Kudos to you, Matt. Lonnie's family is well pleased to have you become caretaker and broker of his collection.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Lee! It certainly does require a great deal of respect, compassion, and most importantly, HONESTY to make these deals happen. We’re thankful the Beasley family allowed us to buy this collection!

[@Dave_Boyer]

It’s always sad to see someone’s life long collection left behind after their passing, but hopefully they can rest in piece knowing someone like Matt and Mike are there to appreciate the rarity of the collection.

[@andrewlevine8816]

It's even sadder when they want it buried with them.

[@thepaulmanator]

What a glorious way to end the video with the roar of an old engine and old memories. Rest in Peace Sir.

[@chesterlauck734]

Matt, that is undoubtedly a "one of a kind" collection of parts by one person that could be considered "lightly used". A great back story about a man and his passion. Thanks for taking us along!

[@dombutler7685]

That is one wild roaster and an amazing collection of Olds speed parts! Lonnie didn't do anything by halves! I really enjoyed hearing the story, thanks Matt!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@sporty196071]

Good to see this man his family his masterpiece documented. We are losing the great ones.

[@kencope4902]

SO VERY COOL !!!😁

[@gordonstroup882]

Hey Matt, I do believe that you've done the man proud in the making of his story. From him growing up around his father's work, to him being called home to our Father up in Heaven. His wife and son sure loved him, you feel it as they talk about him. I'm going to say that this is your best video, where you interview the family of an older gentleman that was a Hot Rodder, through and through. Very, very good video Matt. I was pulled in, listening very closely as his wife was talking about her husband, and while his son talked and laughed about his father. At times, I was welling up inside, feeling their love and their loss. Great show Matt, thank you for doing this for his family, for us, and of course, for yourself. Another great memory goes into the archives of, the now famous and fabulous, internationaly known, world renowned, drum roll please..... .. "Iron Trap Garage"! Thanks Matt, hope that you and the family have a great day today. I mean the same to Mike and the guys too, I hope y'all know that.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you Gordon! We tried to make this more about his legacy than the parts. They are a small piece of this video but the car and his story are what’s important!

[@gordonstroup882]

@@IronTrapGarage , I agree. Everyone here at my home loved the video. The older generation of true Hot Rodders are few and far between nowadays and you did the world a great service by making this little snippet of his life. You should be proud of what you've done. Again, I am going to say Thank you Matt, for such a touching story. Later Brother ✌️

[@patrickcortazzo6251]

@@gordonstroup882 Good comment Gordon, summed up what i felt watching this as well. Thank you to the family for sharing your memories and keeping his legacy alive through the parts to Iron Trap Garage. Will think about this story everytime Matt and Mike find a use for them. Rip Lonnie.

[@gordonstroup882]

@@patrickcortazzo6251 Thank you Patrick. As you said also, R.I.P. Lonnie

[@PianosandRoses]

Lonnie was my grandfather, and I know that he would love to see the parts going to someone with the same passions that he had. Thank you for sharing his story! I have always loved his roadster so much 😁

[@patricknash1198]

R.I.P. Lonnie..his passion is obvious,and the way the family speaks about him,I can tell he was a great man...Heaven got a good one...

[@jimmbo2]

Great story... And episode

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottbourret1190]

Lonnie sounds like he was a true legend out there. Happy you were able acquire his collection and that his family is keeping the car. Grew up in an Olds/Pontiac family so love those cars and engines.

[@theonebrewster]

Wow, How respectful you are of Lonnie, his family and his collection....... what a great moment, what a great chance to own vintage Olds speed equipment.....Another great day for Iron Trap Garage......

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you so much!

[@jimknarr4209]

Great story. I enjoy the story as much as the parts. The parts can live again and make new story's. What nice people you meet in the Hotrod world.

[@IronTrapGarage]

The story is just as important we think! So thankful we can keep these stories alive in these videos!

[@64Dasani]

@@IronTrapGarage What a great tribute it will be to get these parts back out in circulation. The legacy lives on!

[@robertbarkey3194]

It Seems like you guys going off on your own was a Blessing n just in time because you are collecting the History n Parts from all the Great Car Builders from the Past n keeping it in our Mines n Memories n we still get to see some great Cars n Builders n you guys keep the interest there for our Future Generations

[@1936fordcrazy]

Great job guys, you do a great service to the hot rod community and help give a voice to these titans, what a awesome car and story

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@jakeswartout4456]

Awesome car. The story of an old hot rodder. That story his son told of pulling the blower out of a crawlspace is pure gold.

[@keithwallington4966]

thank you for taking us along with you to see the roadster and parts see you soon with more good stuff 😎🚚

[@_Peremalfait]

Lonnie built one beautiful roadster. Thanks to his family for sharing his story with all of us.

[@vermontguy7692]

What an amazing stash! Olds in an Olds, like a nice '33-4 coupe or convertible. Or, in a different direction, a '37-'41 Willys coupe with that Hydro-Stick. Thanx for bringing us along for the ride, Matt.

[@davidanderson2393]

It's great seeing someones passion and vision come together is special, building memories with his family and how proud they were of him.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

What a nice show, guys. Your respect for the parts and especially the family shows through clearly. I particularily liked the interview with Lonnie's family. Then, that engine sound running over the final scenes; wow!

[@screwthecrewofpoliticians8921]

Must have made one hell of an impression on the man for him and his family to think about you, in their time of stress.

[@64Dasani]

I agree

[@circledhomestead4358]

Matt I remember buy the Street Rod magazine in the 70’s and reading about this roadster! I probably still have the magazine! Great buy!

[@geofo60]

This has to be one of, if not the best ITG videos I've had the pleasure to watch. Lonnie was a true Hotrodder, constantly improving his car over his life & what a stunning Hot rod. For me it's the history that means as much as the car. As the family said those parts are now in good hands and will be treated with the respect they deserve. Thanks for taking us along Matt, it was an honour to share in the life of a truly inspiring gentleman. 👍👍👍🇬🇧.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@L.A55]

Great score ! ..May he rest in peace

[@dougtraver8382]

loved the history of that gentlemans hot rod, well done! 👍👍

[@robftzptr4438]

That was simply great. Well done, Matt.

[@rodschweiger4195]

Matt, take that spare olds engine and build a tribute car to replicate Lony's. So cool.

[@ajperotti2551]

Thank you for the journey. What a great story. In life there are reasons why things happen. That's why you and Lonnie meet. These parts are in the correct hands to carry the torch of sorts. RIP Lonnie in Hot Rod Heaven.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@JVLV8]

This was one of best videos you have ever made. You are really living the dream in a full throttle!!!

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Well, that was wonderful! Thank you for bringing it to us! R.I.P. Lonnie!

[@b1g1lz]

I get a rush every time I see one of these picking type videos. That is a true hot rod. What a shame you didn't get a chance to meet Lonnie and get his stories on camera.

[@ryandean69]

Awesome guys! Great story, great parts! I grew up down the block from Sviegles and hung out there as a kid dreaming of building cars. 40years later, I do. ✊✌️🖖🤘

[@IronTrapGarage]

Small world!

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for sharing the history of this Hot Rod !

[@jackphilly338]

WOW what a great back story I'm sure Lonnie is looking down smiling knowing all his hard work is going to a good home. The respect you show the family is awesome . Matt as usual you are the man. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Jack I appreciate it! Hope you’re doing well!

[@jackphilly338]

@@IronTrapGarage Hey Matt yes doing ok hope to come up to see you guys soon.

[@leoncolyer9420]

God bless Lonnie and his family 💖💖 i read that story in street rodder and still have that mag 😁👍🏼👍🏼 somewhere down here in Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@IronTrapGarage]

That’s awesome! Lonnie and his car were legendary!

[@karlpechotsch9769]

You have what it takes to get the best out of people, by the way you show them the respect they want and deserve. To get them to tell the store of that beautiful Hot Rod and get all the Oldsmobile parts. Thank you for Sharing.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you Karl!

[@Dylan2manyprojectshill]

What an awesome video and loved the conversation with the family and ending scene with old pictures and car idling…outstanding fellas

[@reneprovencher8395]

Oh lord. Olds stuff!!!!!!! Good grief. Love it all! As a young kid about 12 or 11 I used to see an old Henry J on my way to shopping with the family. I dreampt of a big olds to put in it. Never did, when I got old enough to do a ride, I got drafted…….it out the brakes on my dream. I still read the rodding magazines!!!

[@richardcrouse9074]

Nothing but pure AWESOME !!!!😎

[@riclykins851]

That engine would sit in the center of my living room.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It’s gonna be a center piece in the new garage until I find the right car for it!

[@jimkinker1200]

Sad On the passing of Lonnie. This video was so awesome I watched it twice.👍🏻

[@timothynewkirk2654]

UNBELIEVABLE! Matt you Lucky Bastard! ...Newk from Kentucky

[@mopar4656]

All I can say is; WOW!!!

[@randysinger2673]

Best Video you have ever posted in my mind, Awesome Coupe, Great collection of parts and the Classy way you treated his family with much respect.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you Randy!

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW what a tribute and awesome buy. Incredible experience.

[@matthewfocke5360]

Wow, Luck of the Irish! Your networking is paying off. Thanks for sharing...Thanks for the adventure.

[@smedley333]

Great story. That engine is beautiful. It looks so good in that roadster. I think you should put it in another roadster. The body really highlights the engine.

[@Mr19thcenturyman]

Growing up in Englewood this part of the city has allways has had a lot of car enthusiasts. Old and new.

[@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz]

It was a fitting tribute.

[@mythrusthelema]

Thank you for sharing Lonnie's passion with us. Good job ! Also I am looking forward to seeing what you do with that monster engine.

[@polatroyed8677]

What a beautiful storytelling of a passionate love affair, so good to know his collection has gone to great hands to be cherished... The vehicle your going to have to build for that beautiful engine is going to be a love affair of your own, I invision you and your wife having "Ice Cream" drives with that engine till your old n grey as well... thank you for sharing this story with us, very grateful for this episode 🙏 RIP one badass legendary Man

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you! In the end really are just caretakers of this stuff and I’m excited to give this engine its third or more lease on life!

[@jeffpitzer8521]

What a cool story about the history of his car...I probably have that issue of Street Rodder magazine with his car on the cover.

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@squidgameisaliarisawnosqui5341]

Great family Great story, I like these videos too... I'm restoring my grandfather's truck it's taking time but worth every bit. Ty Steve

[@simonevans343]

Matt nice to see you sooooo happy . AWSOME CAR RIP. Lonny

[@5798Mike]

What nice people they are.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Oh wow, very cool!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@johnkranz4004]

That’s a awesome Story And Gorgeous roadster God bless Lonnie Great video Matt and Mike

[@dennissheridan1550]

That is one bad nasty roadster, definitely sounds like a blower car, and such a score on the parts, really cool dude. Power on!!

[@eliembree4637]

So cool. You guys have been talking for years about a 50’s ford shop truck. This engine would be epic for that.

[@richxts1357]

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@caltrask130]

Nice story, thanks for sharing! What a great collection of Olds parts too!

[@mikakari9498]

I like how you make these tributes. Old hot rodder gone but not forgotten. 👍

[@chuckhaynes6458]

Now we're talkin' Gene Adams style 4 pipe headers!! Several sets!!! That's the only way to go. Engle Cams were the real deal. I tried most all others in my '50 Oldsmobiles. Did I see a B&M Hydro Stick there? Had one and you'll never go back to a stick behind an Olds again. Just check out Gene Adams and Stone Woods and Cook gassers. I watched them all most every weekend at Lions. The Oldsmobile plant would be South Gate. The dealership that sponsored Adams and others was Albertson Oldsmobile in Culver City. Now that you've heard that beautiful monster imagine SW&C 472" engine. You hit the jackpot Grasshopper use it wisely.

[@johneldred4060]

What a beautiful car just unbelievable . Nice score. Mat. Waiting to see the rod you build for that engine . 👍

[@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz]

I loved how you ended this video !

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thank you!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Very Awesome content!!! I love to hear about old cars and their story. If I could click the like button twice I would.

[@russellrobinson4202]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video awesome show 👏

[@pawns2prizes]

What a great story of a man and his car. Lonnie truly lived it. Dope hot rod and insanely nice parts. 🤘🇺🇸

[@64Dasani]

What a great score, I look forward to the car build that goes with that Olds

[@deweygill1973]

Olds! Now your talking my language. Always liked the 394 because of the insane amount of blower pressure they could handle

[@tomwilkinson2184]

Matt, Absolutely fantastic video!! Your the Man!! Wow what a Great Score of Parts!

[@steveclark4291]

Love the sound of the engine !

[@mattskustomkreations]

I’m sure Lonnie would be happy with his collection going to the right guys. That roadster is phenomenal!!

[@chuckb9867]

What a emotional great story I'm sure Moon's tail is straight up that engine would work it's the free tea

[@t1259sw]

Sound like a win win deal for both parties. Very very cool car.

[@saltyreesescup3104]

Man That Car Is Nice...Rocket Power Rules...

[@classactkirk]

I know this word gets thrown around loosely but all I can think of one word, AMAZING! sucks we are loosing the kool guys quick, great score,you have your hands full now.

[@fredkaminski3668]

Matt, that engine really steps up your game! You can’t put that in a “perfectly shitty car”!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed.

[@paulwomack1048]

That would look really good in the sweetheart roadster!

[@kathyward5176]

Maybe just maybe find an early old OLDSMOBILE or REO 3 window coupe for 324 ?

[@ronniepapepape1629]

Great find.

[@edsnyder4073]

Great story, of a great family !!

[@kustomrust82]

This is awesome! Your a good man matt! 👍🤙

[@UberLummox]

By '74 deuces were pretty much history. Congrats on the wicked Olds junk!!!

[@rayk9315]

Hey Matt you have the market cornered on Oldsmobile engines. I guess the next 5 or 6 hot rods you build will have Olds engines in them. You have to build a nice car to put that blown engine in.Good luck and a nice score.

[@lelandrogers1078]

Great story. I was, however, surprised when you didn't hug that engine 😁

[@IronTrapGarage]

Haha I definitely wanted to!

[@lamarw9901]

Cool find and I amsure the family is happy. Oldsmobile was always speed with a pit of luxury. I think the motor would go great in the Tudor sitting outside the shop which is for sale :) The Tudor would have room for a bit more comfort than a coupe or roadster.

[@jeffmay1926]

Sweet find Matt that's amazing.

[@freebird7284]

i think the parts are in good hands, congrats!

[@MRSCHEDDAR]

Cool Back Story!

[@glennlyons4890]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@jimmygarner696]

Cool story...cool video.

[@steveclark4291]

Awesome Hot Rod !

[@deanforrest7724]

Wow. That's awesome. 👍

[@dennisonbrower7680]

Great video! I love olds stuff, so was fun to see all the rare speed parts. In my opinion, your new engine belongs in a heavily chopped model A, but it will be great in whatever you build around it.

[@IronTrapGarage]

It definitely needs to be something top notch to go in!

[@chrishunwicks4611]

Hi Matt and Mike that was good and interesting video, cheers 👍🇬🇧

[@gregl1824]

What a great video. Amazing car, great story and what a haul of parts. You're going to need something with shiny paint for that engine!!

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed!

[@wolfgangricky]

That 324 would look good in your race car 🤭Ty for taking us along

[@donweden7199]

That's a great story!

[@knutbkristiansen]

Awesome Awesome video thanks