The Ford Barn

tom1948 · 11-19-2023, 06:06 PM

I just watched iron trap garage, they just put up a 1939 phaeton that runs and drives. I don't know a price yet

DavidG · 11-19-2023, 06:19 PM

No such animal. Do you mean a '39 convertible sedan?

38 coupe · 11-19-2023, 07:46 PM

It is a convertible sedan. It looks like a big project from the first video they posted, junk and garbage up to the tops of the doors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrj1Vanpbk8

GB SISSON · 11-21-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 38 coupe

It is a convertible sedan. It looks like a big project from the first video they posted, junk and garbage up to the tops of the doors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrj1Vanpbk8

I was absolutely riveted to this video. This is the car hobby for me, the part I like best. Haven't seen the 'get it running' episode yet, but that's next and I have a feeling I will like it even more than this one. Once they are all 'done', I get bored with them and often move them down the line and start looking for something else to drag home. Putting 50 K into a car and taking it to car shows has never interested me in the least, but still I live and breathe for this hobby that I continue to do my way. The last 3 trucks (early fords) that I sold went to a 27 year old, a 31 year old and a 40 year old. It is not at all unusual for me to pull into the grocery store parking lot and see one of my former projects parked amongst the sea of unidentifiable SUVs.

DavidG · 11-19-2023, 08:15 PM

Runs and drives? Typical Iron Trap b.s..

38 coupe · 11-19-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Runs and drives? Typical Iron Trap b.s..

I agree, starting and moving does not equal running and driving.

ssffnomad · 11-19-2023, 10:38 PM

So, are you guys implying that once in a while, one needs to Turn or Stop ?

V8COOPMAN · 11-20-2023, 12:21 AM

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Soooo ..... Are you guys suggesting that they are supposed to haul that kind of thing straight to the crusher? I don't understand the negativity!

Coop

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38 coupe · 11-20-2023, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

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Soooo ..... Are you guys suggesting that they are supposed to haul that kind of thing straight to the crusher? I don't understand the negativity!
Coop

It is the manufactured drama and misleading statement that bothers me.
I went and watched parts of the last video on the car. They got the engine to run, removed trash from the car, and fixed the brakes. There are no gauges, the throw-out bearing was making horrible noises, the cooling system was totally unknown, the wiring was non-existent, etc. The people in the video were even joking they might not make it to the gas station five minutes away.

That is not running and driving. That is reality TV drama.

DavidG · 11-20-2023, 01:21 AM

In my case it's not about the car itself, but rather about the b.s.er.

ford38v8 · 11-20-2023, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

In my case it's not about the car itself, but rather about the b.s.er.

Reality TV B.S. ...Did you see, they actually tried to pull that barge out of the mud with a chain wrapped around the front bumper. Gotta give credit where due, though, they correctly identified '36 fenders. (Someone must have told them.)

itslow · 11-21-2023, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Reality TV B.S. ...Did you see, they actually tried to pull that barge out of the mud with a chain wrapped around the front bumper. Gotta give credit where due, though, they correctly identified '36 fenders. (Someone must have told them.)

To be honest, Matt likely knows more about early Fords than the majority of members on the forum. Including ones who are likely reading this thread.

His embellishment is on par with that of the average old Ford enthusiast. He doesn't have a TV contract and his videos aren't scripted.

Ronnieroadster · 11-20-2023, 02:08 PM

Some need to understand what Iron Trap Garage is doing helps spread what we all enjoy. Fact there's a much younger generation than most of us here on the barn that follow and admire what the Iron Trap guys are doing especially with getting old Ford cars. trucks and parts back into circulation after their prior owners allowed the stuff to in many cases just deteriorate.
When any one from a younger generation has the opportunity to acquire something from what's been found and is now being offered is a win the way I see it.
Ronnieroadster

V8COOPMAN · 11-20-2023, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Some need to understand what Iron Trap Garage is doing helps spread what we all enjoy. Fact there's a much younger generation than most of us here on the barn that follow and admire what the Iron Trap guys are doing especially with getting old Ford cars. trucks and parts back into circulation after their prior owners allowed the stuff to in many cases just deteriorate.
When any one from a younger generation has the opportunity to acquire something from what's been found and is now being offered is a win the way I see it.
Ronnieroadster

I nominate RONNIEROADSTER for president!

Coop

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Ronnieroadster · 11-20-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

I nominate RONNIEROADSTER for president!

Coop

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Coop Thanks for the indorsement

I'm already the president of the Connecticut Street Rod Association and the condo association where my little Hobby shop is located. That's enough for me
at this time.
Ronnieroadster

nickthebandit · 11-20-2023, 03:58 PM

I know Matt Murray from Iron Trap Garage, and I have never known him to be BS'r. He spends the time, effort, and money to acquire a lot of stuff that has been sitting for years. He travels all over the USA on his own dime to get the stuff that he has gotten. Be thankful that he is willing to hunt the stuff out, and to get it back into circulation. Otherwise a lot of what he finds may end up in landfills, or scrap yards.

DavidG · 11-20-2023, 04:16 PM

To each his own opinion.

V8COOPMAN · 11-20-2023, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

To each his own opinion.

Do ya recon that Matt ought to just toss any raggedy old '32 parts in the nearest dumpster?

Coop

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rjlester · 11-20-2023, 04:34 PM

As a new to flatheads guy, I commend anyone finding an old car and attempting to fire it up. Ronnieroadster said it right, there are a lot of younger people (myself included, but I'm not really that young lol) that enjoy watching someone else wrenching on old iron that is getting very hard to find. I've posted my own videos on YouTube with the flathead I found, and have enjoyed the comments I received, even some of the critical ones. It's all a learning experience and I've learned many things from YouTube that is in no manual anywhere.

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-20-2023, 06:04 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/newre...eply&p=2271145

Well said, sir, well said!

11-19-2023, 06:06 PM	#1
tom1948 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: west palm beach florida Posts: 254	just a heads-up I just watched iron trap garage, they just put up a 1939 phaeton that runs and drives. I don't know a price yet

11-19-2023, 06:19 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: just a heads-up No such animal. Do you mean a '39 convertible sedan?

11-19-2023, 07:46 PM	#3
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,042	Re: just a heads-up It is a convertible sedan. It looks like a big project from the first video they posted, junk and garbage up to the tops of the doors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrj1Vanpbk8

11-19-2023, 08:15 PM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: just a heads-up Runs and drives? Typical Iron Trap b.s..

11-19-2023, 10:38 PM	#7
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 544	Re: just a heads-up So, are you guys implying that once in a while, one needs to Turn or Stop ?

11-20-2023, 12:21 AM	#8
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: just a heads-up . Soooo ..... Are you guys suggesting that they are supposed to haul that kind of thing straight to the crusher? I don't understand the negativity! Coop . __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-20-2023, 01:21 AM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: just a heads-up In my case it's not about the car itself, but rather about the b.s.er.

11-20-2023, 02:08 PM	#13
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,697	Re: just a heads-up Some need to understand what Iron Trap Garage is doing helps spread what we all enjoy. Fact there's a much younger generation than most of us here on the barn that follow and admire what the Iron Trap guys are doing especially with getting old Ford cars. trucks and parts back into circulation after their prior owners allowed the stuff to in many cases just deteriorate. When any one from a younger generation has the opportunity to acquire something from what's been found and is now being offered is a win the way I see it. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead, Focus and Finish "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 First Ford flathead roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH reset the record in 2024 to 211.830 running to mile four. Top speed 2024 mile five 220.672 exit speed 221.587

11-20-2023, 03:58 PM	#16
nickthebandit Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shippensburg, pa. Posts: 513	Re: just a heads-up I know Matt Murray from Iron Trap Garage, and I have never known him to be BS'r. He spends the time, effort, and money to acquire a lot of stuff that has been sitting for years. He travels all over the USA on his own dime to get the stuff that he has gotten. Be thankful that he is willing to hunt the stuff out, and to get it back into circulation. Otherwise a lot of what he finds may end up in landfills, or scrap yards.

11-20-2023, 04:16 PM	#17
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: just a heads-up To each his own opinion.

11-20-2023, 04:34 PM	#19
rjlester Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 268	Re: just a heads-up As a new to flatheads guy, I commend anyone finding an old car and attempting to fire it up. Ronnieroadster said it right, there are a lot of younger people (myself included, but I'm not really that young lol) that enjoy watching someone else wrenching on old iron that is getting very hard to find. I've posted my own videos on YouTube with the flathead I found, and have enjoyed the comments I received, even some of the critical ones. It's all a learning experience and I've learned many things from YouTube that is in no manual anywhere.

11-20-2023, 06:04 PM	#20
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,714	Re: just a heads-up https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/newre...eply&p=2271145 Well said, sir, well said! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU