Junkyard To On The Road In 25 Minutes - 1939 Ford Forgotten Hot Rod

In 2021 we finally wrapped up all of the major work on the 1939 Ford Tudor that we rescued from a local junk yard. The car last on the road in 1958 and we pulled it from the junkyard in Mid 2019. Thanks for everyone that followed along with the build, Old Yankee Speed and Macs for donating parts, and all of our friends that helped get this back on the road!!!

- Music Used -

- Dusty Fingers - Dj Williams - Youtube Music Library
- Frank's Last Chase - Dj Williams - Youtube Music Library
- I Won't Let Go - Conditional - Epidemic Music Library
- Uplifter - Conditional - Epidemic Music Library
- Let It Out - Sebastian Forslund - Epidemic Music Library

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Iron Trap Garage
PO Box 6
New Berlinville, PA
19545

[clshady]

Every time I get the urge to rebuild some car I watch one of these videos and come to my senses.

[markhoskins]

My brother sold me a 1940 Deluxe which had been stored in a barn for several years. Before selling it to me, he had replaced the flathead with a small block Chevy and had a late 50’s Mercury differential with open driveshaft. It was lots of fun, but also a pain in the butt. This video brings back many fond memories.

[denisemurray]

I got goosebumps when you cranked that engine. Stripped down to the wheels and frame and I am grinning like a slap-happy kid. Between this car design (droopy-eyed and low chrome grill) or a bona-fide COE and I'm a giddy girl. And then you put those putrid, ill-fitting seat covers on and I threw up a little in my mouth. OMG! I know I was born in the wrong decade.🤗

[TheRobe-]

Proper upholstery, white walls, and a paint job and damn that thing would be mint!

[MilitaryHistoryUnveiled]

Excellent video. What a poetic ending, bringing the beauty to the location where she had no hope, showing that she survived, and prevailed over the rust of time.

[comeandfindme.]

I could totally see myself six years ago when I decided to build my 38 Stovebolt chev pickup. It is nearly done and houses a 6.2, 495 hp LS3 with a Tremec 6 speed tranny. I made it myself and there is no more satisfaction on earth than building something like that in your own garage. Good luck with your future builds. Wonderful vid, thanks. A fellow Motor Head

[hazelwood]

After WWII my parents got married and went to Niagra Falls on their honeymoon. The starter on my dad's 1939 Ford did not work and every time they starter out my mom had to get out and push. I can just picture my dad yelling, "Push harder Violet".

[mickeybailey]

Like other comments, I appreciate seeing the car remain mostly original. One of the things I do when I see an old car is to listen to the old engines. Nice little shop you all got for replacing the rusted-out tin parts. I would love to have that specific car. The 40 Fords and their long nose and entire design is so appealing to me.

[MrKerry]

Enjoyed the video immensely...I appreciate the minimal "overtalking" and silliness that some car restoration channels have...you just showed us what you did without telling us what you did! Thank you.

[randallchapman]

Hearing the Y-block fire and idle took me way back. Thanks for saving her.

[Nzchimeran]

That smile on your face when you backed the rolling chassis out for the first time is why we do it.
Shared that moment with you, brilliant, thank you.
Please pass your skill set on to the next generation.

[andrewnellestyn]

My dad’s first car was a 1939 Ford which he bought in 1953. He built a wooden frame inside to keep it together. It ceased running when he stopped at a red light and it caught fire. Lot’s of great memories. Thanks for sharing.

[JohnneeD]

One of the reasons i am an avid follower of ITG, this 39 is definitely one of my favourite rides on the web ... thank you for putting it back on the road, we need more people like you!

[DerekHerbst]

I enjoyed watching this. My dad has a 1940 Tudor Ford with the stock 249 flathead. He's owned it somewhere around 30 years and it's an ongoing source of happiness for him. This car looks almost the same.

[keithlane]

Great start to finish build video Matt.
You could just about hear the other cars in the scrap yard cheering for "Henry" when he drove through the rows of crashed and stacked wrecks back to his almost final resting place.
I wish we could save all the classics.
My buddies and I saved a lot of them, but now in our 60's I think we're the ones that need saving .
Keep the spirit alive Matt. You're doing a great job.

[hugebartlett]

What a fantastic achievement! I felt a real thrill when I saw the new dashboard go in, then I thought, she's on her way for sure now! What a great job! And what a dedicated team! Congratulations to each and every one!

[normanselset]

Watching this build gave me the nards to dig into the floor and cab mount I needed to replace in my 56 Chev pickup. Love the 39

[yasirabalama]

83 years old car miraculously brought back to life. It's valuable work for historical car. I believe that the manufacturer as well as the first owner of the car passed away. May they rest in peace and long live to the revived car. Thank you so much.
Best regards from Sudan.

[jpalberthoward]

It's great how you guys love and respect these cars enough to get them up and running without destroying their soul. To see a car like this in mechanically sound condition, with most of it's original design intact, (except for the engine) and still showing most of the wear, but cleaned up nicely is a treat. There's so many people out there who have way more money than brains who will dump a quarter million into a car and just alter it to the point where the only thing left is the sheet metal, and probably precious little of that!
This is so much better to "take what you have and make what you need", and then the end result is a really cool old car that you can actually drive and not have to haul around on a trailer because you're worried about burning all the chrome off of the engine. You can actually have fun with something like this. There are lots and lots of folks who get it, and their hearts skip a beat and do a back flip when a car like this goes by. Well done, gentlemen!

[galenrichard]

Iam sorry but the seats are ridiculous but everything else is awesome great job 👏