Iron Trap Garage Podcast explores traditional hot rods and customs, based on the idea of an “Iron Trap” as a passion from which there is no escape. Host Matt of Iron Trap Garage talks with guests who have their own Iron Trap and learns how they first got hooked. The show is a conversation-driven look at car culture and the people inside it. Listeners can contact the podcast with guest suggestions at irontrapgarage@gmail.com.
Episodes
Tips To Be Successful At ANY Auction!! Old School In Person Or Online!!!
Matt and Mike sit down to share some of their favorite tips for auctions! Not just small in person auctions, some of these tips have been used at large in person and online auctions!! Did we miss anything? If so leave a comment!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comWanna send us something?Iron Trap GaragePO Box 6New Berlinville, PA19545Matt's Instagram - @irontrap - https://www.ins
Millennial Inheritance!! - Tips To Handle Inherited Cars & Collectibles
Matt and Mike sit down to talk through the current trend, or nightmare for some, of millennial inheritance. There is a bunch of pages on social media that are highlighting the large amount of objects or collections behind left behind to kids or grandkids, but no one has given advice on how to handle such a situation. Last evening Matt wrote down 10 tips for both the people having to clear out an e
How Art & Hot Rods Are A Very Similar Creative Process
Matt and Mike sit down to chat about how the building and creative process behind hot rods and customs are very similar to what traditional artist do. They talk through the creative process, how the creative process can be lost, and some examples of recent builds from art!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comWanna send us something?Iron Trap GaragePO Box 6New Berlinville, PA19545Matt&a
What Did We See, Buy & Sell At Fall Carlisle & Hershey!!
Matt and Mike sit down to chat about our two big fall swap meets Carlisle and Hershey. Matt was also able to sneak away and hit TROG with Lucky Burton! They talk about the stuff they found for projects, how the attendance of the events were and more!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comWanna send us something?Iron Trap GaragePO Box 6New Berlinville, PA19545Matt's Instagram - @iront
Why Do We Leave Certain Parts Behind But Take Others!!
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss the thought process of what parts we take, and why we leave others behind. There is a method to our madness, but i'm sure it doesn't make sense to some people!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comWanna send us something?Iron Trap GaragePO Box 6New Berlinville, PA19545Matt's Instagram - @irontrap - https://www.instagram.com/irontrap/Mike&
Massive Ford Flathead Speed Equipment Collection
Matt and Mike Sit down to discuss the largest speed equipment collection we have ever bought!! Over 70 intakes and 30 pairs of heads, plus a ton of stock 1940 Ford parts. This trips had a ton hurdles we needed to clear, and one massive mistake!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comWanna send us something?Iron Trap GaragePO Box 6New Berlinville, PA19545Matt's Instagram - @irontrap -
2026 Carlisle & Hershey Fall Swap Meet Shopping Lists!!
Matt and Mike sit down to talk through their shopping lists for the 2026 Fall Carlisle and Hershey AACA Swap Meets. The big thing on both of their lists is time and energy, please let us know if you see either at the swap meets, they have cash in hand!! What is on your shopping list for Carlisle and Hershey???Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly
How To Be A Successful Swap Meet Buyer & Vendor
Matt and Mike sit down to go over their personal tips and trick for being a successful swap meet vendor or buyer. From being assertive, pricing your itmes and more!! Be sure to leave your tips and tricks in the comments!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vj
Why Are Major Car Shows Seeing A Decline In Attendance
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a decline in car show attendance, and why we think it's happening. What attracts you to certain types of car shows? We would have to hear what makes you go to certain shows!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Ge
Common Misconceptions About Iron Trap Garage - YouTube Millionaires
Matt and Mike sit down to chat about some of the common misconceptions with Iron Trap. One of the largest ones is where we make the majority of the money, which is not YouTube. If you have any other questions comment below or send us a DM, we will be doing another Q&A episode soon!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://op
Winter Time Blues. Top ways to be Productive on Your Antique Car Projects.
Matt and Mike sit down to chat from the road about winter projects. That's right, winter project talk in the middle of August. We actually do try to start planning this early, to help gather the needed parts and start the super important Hershey swap meet list!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/0
What Would We Buy At Sotheby’s 2026 Monterey Auction?
Matt and Mike sit down to look through the catalog of the Sotheby's 2026 Monterey Car Week Auction. The auction is filled with almost 200 high end cars from the early 1900s to modern supercars and we thought it would be fun to daydream a little! While we could never afford anything thats for sale, taking note of design features that could be used on hot rods and customs!!Check out our website
Would The Milner Coupe Be Famous Without American Graffiti????
While driving to a recent pick Matt and Mike had a short discussion about if the Henderson Roadster roadster lost would it still be as famous? We took that hypothetical question and started to apply it to a lot of famous cars! Which cars did we miss that would apply to the question?Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.
Crazy Model A Hoard In New Hampshire - Insane Quantity Of Parts!!
Matt and Mike sit down to chat about an estate from a few years back that was packed full of Model A and Early V8 parts. This estate had the largest quantity of individual parts, over 80 Model A grill shells, 50+ doors and more!!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP
Importance Of Saving Everything Possible!!
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about the importance of saving everything they find when picking. Our friend Jeff recently bought an old hot rod that was later found to be the missing Christman Bros model a roadster. In a wild turn of events, Matt had the missing hood sides in his stash of parts!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - h
Do We Ever Have Buyers Or Sellers Remorse? - Surprising Answer!!
Matt and Mike sit down to chat about having remorse when buying or selling cars or parts. Matt's answer is very surprising, but we would love to hear if anyone has any stories of remorse!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwoo
Jazz Music, Tony Bennett, Hot Rods & Customs - Brian Newman
Matt is joined by our good friend Brian Newman, who is a renowned Jazz Trumpet player, and the current owner of the 32 Ruined Roadster. Brian has played trumpet for a lot of amazing artists including Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. He bought the 32 Ruined Roadster from us a little over a year ago, and has been driving it all over Brooklyn and NYC! Brian Newman's Website - https://www.briannewman.
Should Modern Technology Be Used In Traditional Hot Rodding
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss a highly debated topic, should modern tech be used in/on a traditional hot rod. If you are a member of any facebook or online forum, this topic comes up quite often. What are your thoughts on the topic, be sure to leave a comment on spotify or head to YouTube!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - htt
Super Sketchy Mad Scientist Estate - 1939 Ford Coupe & 1941 Lincoln Continental
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of the estate in NJ we dubbed the "Mad Scientist Estate". This estate is where we got the 1939 Ford coupe and 1941 Lincoln, and a giant pile of great Early Ford parts. There was so much sketchy wiring inside the garage, and and even crazier living situation! Rare 1941 Lincoln V12 Zephyr & 1939 Ford Extracted From Condemned Garage - https://you
Tips For Building An Authentic Looking Traditional Hot Rod
Matt and Mike sit down to give some tips and tricks for building an "Authentic" looking traditional hot rod. These are a few of the things we try to do that make our builds seem like an authentic traditional hot rod that we pulled right out of the barn. Oh, and we were bidding on some cheap project cars during the podcast as well!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon'
Everything Is Earned In Life - Even With Hot Rods
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how Hot Rodding is still very old school and the only way to figure things out is by doing. Everything is earned, there isnt a cut a dry how to on every step in the hobby!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Of
What Is Our Favorite Subgenre Of Collecting Of The Old Car Hobby
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about what they feel are "subgenres" in the collecting side of the old car hobby. They discuss some of the collections we have bought that are filled with a very specific type of item, and what subgenres Matt seems to focus on. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show
Joe Koch Estate - Hot Rods & Rare Speed Equipment!
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a little slice of heaven they were able to pick, the Joe Koch Estate. Joe was the "local legend" in the Ocean City, NJ area and had a shop filled with all of the best stuff. Thankfully we were able to purchase so great parts for our personal cars and Matt's collection!Hometown Hot Rod Heroes - Joe Koch "The Wizard" - https://youtu.be/i_
Garage Magazine, Autocult & Hemmings Creative Director - Dan Stoner
Matt sat down with Hemmings Creative Director Dan Stoner last week to chat about hot rods. Dan started Garage Magazine and Autocult Magazine before working for Hemmings in 2012. It was great sitting down with Dan to chat about Hot Rods, Hemmings and his early years in the California hot rod culture!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!!
How To Avoid Getting Burnt Out On Your Hobby
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a topic that seems to happen quite often, hobby burnout. Matt seems to go through it quite often every season when dealing with project cars having issues, running out of fuel, and an endless amount of car events every weekend. How do you combat burnout in your hobby?Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podca
Spring Carlisle 2026 - Packed Swap Meet, Great Buys & We Sold A Ton,
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their 2026 Spring Carlisle, They cover the parts they bought, some of their favorite things they saw, and the overall attendance. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Cod
Hometown Hot Rodders - Vince Hamm & Don Wimmer
Mike sits down with his grandfather Vince & his childhood friend Don. Vince & Don were in a car club called Custom Rods in the East Greenville, PA area. The club owned/raced a front engine dragster at Vargo & Lancaster Dragway. Mike has been on the hunt for one of the old dragsters to possibly own one day!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to o
How Our Swap Meet Shopping Tactics Have Changed
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how their shopping tactics have changed over the years. Swap meets have become more about visiting friends that we only get to see at these larger swap meets, and less frantic shopping.Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5v
How To Grow Your Hot Rod Family
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about growing your hot rod family or group of friends. Keeping the old car hobby alive in your area is important and is easier with a good group of friends!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Orde
Remembering Gene Winfield & How He Impacted Us At Iron Trap Garage
Matt sits down with Mike to talk about Gene Winfield and the memories of the time spent together. Gene did a bunch of collaborations with Eastwood including debuting a new build a sema, metal shaping demos, and a bunch of How To videos for YouTube. Matt was also able to spend some 1 on 1 time with Gene where he was able to talk about the early days of hot rodding and custom work. If you have any f
How To Build A Hot Rod On A Realistic Budget - $5k, $10k, & $20k
Matt and Mike sit down to talk through building a hot rod on a specific budget! They cover 3 realistic budgets that will get anyone into a great hot rod. Please leave a comment with your personal experience on building a hot rod on budget!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=
Mad Fabricators, Massive Heart Attack, Model T's & More - Piero De Luca
Matt sits down with Piero De Luca, the man behind Mad Fabricators Society. They cover hot rodding in the early 2000's, the start of Mad Fab, and much more. Piero inspired Matt to start Iron Trap and Live Wire was on of the many channeled Model A's Matt used for reference when building the Pagoda City Coupe! Be sure to follow Piero and MFS on all social media linked below!!Subscribe on Yo
Moultrie Swap Meet - The Good, The Bad The Ugly
Today Matt and Mike to sit down and talk about their experiences at Moultrie Fall swap meet. We had a great time the first year but things started to go down hill when Matt was almost scammed by a local shop owner on some 34 Ford parts. Thanks for listening!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97
Drag Racing, Hot Rodding & NHRA Championship!! - Bruce Larson
Matt sat down with drag racing legend Bruce Larson to chat about his early hot rodding days and 40 year racing career. Bruce started racing with his first car a 1932 Ford 5 window, that he bought back and restored to how it was in the 1950s.Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=d
2026 Hot Rod Trends - Styles, Parts Sales & More
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about some of the trends we have started to see at the start of 2026. Hot Rodding is always changing and certain builds influence the entire hobby, and change what parts we sell the most of. What trends have you started to notice this year??Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/s
Lucky Burton - Model T’s, Bonneville & Shift Knobs
Matt sits down with Lucky Burton from Luckys Hot Rod shop & Speed Equipment, Lucky talks about his early days at Old Crow Speed Shop, Bonneville racing, and how he became the Model t hot rod guru. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your
2026 Grand National Roadster Show Wrap UP
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their California Trip and their time spent at the Grand National Roadster Show. GNRS is always a fantastic show with a huge variety of cars in the buildings, and an even better selection that drives into the show on Saturday! Head to our YouTube channel for photos and videos of some of the cars we talk about at the show!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapga
The Story Behind The "Lost" Florida Episode - Roaches, Feral Cats & Early Fords!
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about the Lost Florida Episode. This is the only video we have had to pull from the channel due to a family's request but the statute of limitations have passed. The story of the adventure, the parts and all of the crazy things that happened along the way are well worth the listen!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to ou
Mastering A Craft & Starting A Business In Your Hobby
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about mastering a craft & starting a business in your hobby. The antique automobile hobby is filled with speciality businesses that focus on one small need and are providing some great parts!!!Some of the companies we talked aboutNoble Speed Equipment - https://www.instagram.com/noble_speed_equipment/Gear Drive - https://www.instagram.com/geardrive/Nystrom Perfor
10 Big Things We Have Learned From Doing Large Estate Buyouts
Matt, Mike & Moon sit down to talk about the 10 important things we have learned while doing large estate buyouts. There are way more than 10 but we figured these were the most important, and some of the largest learning curves since we started buying heavily. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09W
How To Build A Hot Rod That Is Uniquely Yours
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about building Hot Rods that can mimic a style or car but still be unique. Matt tries to accomplish that by taking small ideas from multiple different cars to create a unique car that stands out from the rest, in a good way. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUr
Busy & Crazy Year For Iron Trap!! - 2025 End Of Year Wrap-up Show
Matt & Mike sit down to talk through their very busy year and all of the adventures!! In 2025 they were able to buy the Mill, buy a few major estates, and find a couple amazing forgotten Early Fords. Thank you for all of the support this year, and the continued support into 2026. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.
What Are Your Favorite Time Honored Hot Rod Traditions
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their favorite time honored traditions. From helping local friends and younger people getting into the hobby, to allowing young kids to sit in the cars to hopefully create a memory that starts their journey into antique cars!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09Wny
How Did We Find The 1932 Ford Roadster Owned By Jack DeLorean???
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss the very long process of finding and buying the DeLorean roadster. There are many layers to the story from buying the car, finding the history, and having to track down some parts that were missing. The DeLorean roadster is one of our favorite cars, and will probably stay in our collection for many, many years!!Finding The Roadster - https://youtu.be/LSsi-s1EbvkTa
What Are The Most Popular Traditional Hot Rod Engines - Flathead, Caddy, Hemi!!
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss some of the most popular hot rod engines you typically see in "Traditional Hot Rod" engines. We are not experts, so there may be some information that is incorrect. There is a ton of other engines we didn't discuss, what engine do you run in your traditional hot rod??Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our
Picking In An Abandoned NJ Restoration Shop FIlled With Duesenberg Parts!!
Back in 2021 we received an urgent phone call about a property that was recently purchased, and it is filled with vintage car parts. The new owners are starting to clear the property tomorrow and we needed to come ASAP. Matt and Mike sit down to talk about this crazy day that changed the way we handle estates and helped us learn to take everything we possibly can!!Check out our website!! - www.ir
Can We Use Modern Tools & Tech And Still Build A Traditional Style Hot Rod??
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss a very interesting topic that gets brought up during conversations and in the comments sections of our videos, modern tools for building a "traditional hot rod". While we feel that that look and style of the car is what makes it traditional, some people feel it should be built the traditional way was well! Leave a comment with your thoughts!!Check out ou
Jordon Beller - A Lifetime Obsession Collecting Early Fords!!
We stopped at the Beller Museum on our way home from Oklahoma to sit down with the founder of the museum Jordon Beller. The Beller Museum is home to Jordon's massive collection of Model A and 32 Ford cars, and trucks. Jordon started his collection at the age of 14 with his 1932 Ford Roadster, that he still owns to this day. Link to the Beller Museum website is below, be sure to add them to yo
What Is Our Favorite Hot Rod Literature - Books & Magazines!!
Matt and Mike sit down with a few of their favorite books and magazines pulled from the library in Matt's office. They discuss some of the best literature for inspiration and for How To articles. Let us know what books or magazines you love to read!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrM
How Much Planning Goes Into Our Estate Buyouts?? - A Lot Less Than You Think!
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss how much planning goes into these large estate buyouts and cross country trips. The lack of planning may really surprise a lot of you and this podcast gives a good look at our thought process.Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qw
Tips For Creating A Social Media Brand That Makes Money
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their personal experiences in building a social media brand that makes money. Whether you are trying to build a brand that creates a little extra money, or looking to take the step to doing it full time, all of these tips are helpful!! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/
Why Do We Organize The Shop So Often??
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their method for keeping the shop under control and not total chaos. With so many projects coming in and out of the shop over the course of a year, the shop tends to get a little messy. Every fall we try to evaluate what needs to move, what needs to be sold and what is just plain trash!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen
Two Great East Coast Swap Meets!! - 2025 Fall Carlisle & Hershey
Cold mornings, warm afternoons, and a full-on sprint through two of the best swap meets in the country. We dive into Fall Carlisle and Hershey with real numbers, real buys, and no fluff—how we scored rare early Ford parts in bulk, why a flood-saved stash of ’34 pickup pieces turned into a nail-biter negotiation, and what actually sells when you’ve only got two hands and a wagon. From fair pricing
2025 Iron Trap Summer Wrap-Up Podcast
Matt and Mike sit down and talk about one of the craziest summers we have ever had. Starting from the estate in Oklahoma, buying the mill, and all of the adventures from this summer!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order Wit
What Kind Of Old Guy Collectors Will We Be???
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their experiences with all of the different types of collections they have visited, and the type of "Old Guy" collectors they will be. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With
Trip Almost Was A Bust - House Full Of Car Parts & Crazy Ohio Auction
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of our trips that almost turned into a bust. We were lured to a collection in Wisconsin that turned out to be a bust. Thankfully the rest of the trip turned out fantastic!!First half of the trip - https://youtu.be/PaZSQCA-gpESecond half of the trip - https://youtu.be/cpiXrpzNIFgUnloading video - https://youtu.be/df3X1keL6WACheck out our website!! - www.iron
What Are We Shopping For At Carlisle & Hershey
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their want list for 2025 Fall Carlisle & Hershey swap meets. They also talk through some of the items they will be taking to sell. Be sure to stop at their booths at both shows. Carlisle spaces are N3-N6 and Hershey spaces are C4T-25-27. See you there!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - http
Matt’s Epic 2020 Pacific Northwest Adventure
Matt and Mike sit down to relieve Matt's crazy trip to the Pacific Northwest in 2020. Matt went on this trip solo and made 7-8 stops at some amazing collections and bought a few pallets of great parts!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off
How To Successfully Plan Out A Car Project & Be Productive!!
Matt and Mike sit down to share their thoughts and process on how to successfully plan a car project. When going through alot of these estates, or buying abandoned projects we get to see the shortcomings in the planning process of their projects. We are by no means perfect or experts in planning out a project, but we have a fairly solid process we used the last few years!!Check out our website!! -
One Of The Largest Estate Auctions Ever - Mark Smith Collection
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of the largest estate auctions that we will see in our lifetime, The Mark Smith Collection. The auction that is being discussed in this episode was a huge 3 day auction that was only cars and parts. There were 3-5 more auctions with advertising, high end cars and antiques! What a crazy experience!!Mark Smith Auction - https://youtu.be/xfS8ioBw0v0Unloading V
How To Make Your Hobby Your Career & Do What You Love
Matt and Mike sit down and share their journeys from working "normal" jobs in the corporate and blue collar fields and the steps need to get where they are today. Hopefully this podcast helps anyone that is struggling at their current job and has been looking for a way to do what they love. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!
How Do We Prepare For Fall Carlisle and Hershey Swap Meets
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how they prepare for Fall Carlisle and Hershey as seller and buyers. Be sure to stop by our booths this fall and buy some parts or even a T-shirt!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order Wi
When Do We Decide A Project Is Good “Enough” - Project Creep
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss Project Creep and how we deal with finishing off projects to get them on the road. Matt is currently dealing with this current topic while finishing up the Mercury for this round of modifications. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyq
Should Hot Rods Have Perfect Paint Jobs???
Matt and Mike answer a viewer submitted question on today's podcast! Lars asked us to discuss different types of paint jobs and the levels of finish. Matt and Mike talk about the styles of paint finishes over the years and the trends through the years of hot rodding!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/
Top 5 Affordable Pre-1960 Fords
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about some very affordable Fords, including a few in the 1950s!! We start in the Model T era, and cover some very cheap options for Hot Rods and Customs! Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order W
Where Do We Find Inspiration For Hot Rods & Customs
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss all of the places we look for inspiration, and you would be surprised where we look!!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded -
What Cars We Are Looking To Buy Or Build?
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a few of the different builds they have been wanting to do. These are all someday projects, nothing that will happen soon, unless the right car becomes available. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your E
When Is The Right Time To Sell A Hot Rod?
Matt and Mike sit down to talk what they feel is the right time to sell a hot rod or even hot rod parts. It is quite a difficult topic with no correct answer, but they try their best to give their thoughts. Thanks for watching and be sure to share any ideas for future topics!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.
Insane Early Ford, Hot Rods & Speed Parts Collector! - Jeff Titus
Matt and Mike are on the road in Minnesota, so they decided to stop and visit an insane collection of Hot Rods. Jeff is lifelong hot rodder and collector of Early Fords, speed parts and most recently local historic hot rods. Matt and Mike sit down with Jeff to discuss the hobby, his collection and how we got started on such a wild collection!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon&apo
Where Will The Classic Car Hobby Be In 5-10 Years
Matt and Mike sit down to discuss their views on where the classic car hobby will be in 5 to 10 years. They discuss their views on the trends of car shows, swap meets and the age of their viewers and customers!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10%
Crazy Auction & Estate Sale Stories - Pre Iron Trap
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about Matts early days of hunting vintage furniture and oddities before Iron Trap. Our Instagram sales page IronTrapFinds, was originally OldSchoolFinds, where Matt used the same sales model to sell his wares!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=d
We Had A REALLY Hard Time Buying The Iron Trap Feed Mill!!!
Matt and Mike sit down and discuss the major hurdles that they had to overcome to buy the Feed Mill. They also discuss the future plans for the space!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Check
Crazy Denver & Wisconsin Early Ford & Oldsmobile Buyouts!!
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a week long road trip, that started off in Denver, Colorado. At the end of the episode 56 Matt talked about going to visit the Besely Estate to scope out a collection of Oldsmobile Speed parts. Matt was able to secure the contents of the collection, and set up a week long trip stopping at 3 different estates we had been working on. The trip started off with a 8
Nick Dart Design - Black Sabbath, Aston Martin, & Iron Trap?
In todays episode Matt and Mike sit down with the brilliant mind behind Nick Dart Design—an expert in branding and visual storytelling. Nick shares insights into his creative process, the importance of brand identity in a digital-first world, and how he helps businesses craft visually compelling narratives. Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly p
Crazy Collection Of Killer Hot Rod Parts We Bought In Seattle!!
Matt and Mike sit down to chat about the crazy collection of hot rod parts that they bought in Seattle. A viewer Will contacted us in 2022 about buying his stash of hot rod parts. Matt and Mike talk about the logistics of buying a huge collection 3,000 miles away, and some of the great parts that were put aside for Matt's builds!!F600 Purchase - https://youtu.be/HzWQcdMuITIFirst Trip - https:
Spring Carlisle 2025 Was One Of The Best In Years!!
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how Spring Carlisle was this year. This year we had some of the best weather in recent history, and had a great week of sales!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code IT
What If Iron Trap Garage Started a Hot Rod & Custom Car Museum
Matt and Mike sat down to do a little day dreaming. What if we had unlimited funds and decided to start a car museum. Matt and Mike both picked out 10 unique Hot Rods, Custom, Race Cars and Pickup Trucks. This was insanely fun, what cars would you pick??Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMk
Iron Traps Favorite Swap Meets & Memories
Matt and Mike sit down to talk about the many swap meets they have been to across the country and a few of their favorite memories!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products
Snap Shot Of Hot Rod History - 1948 & 1949 Hot Rod Magazine
Matt and Mike sit down to page through 4 Hot Rod magazines from 1948 & 1949. This is a really cool inside look at what hot rodding looked like in during the lates 40s. Looking back in time really gives us a true answer to what parts, modifications and speed parts were being used!! Let us know if you would like us to do these again!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't for
Tips For Finding Your First Barn Find!!
Matt and Mike sit down to give a few tips that have worked for us when hunting for old cars!! We often get asked for tips or secrets on how to hunt for "barn finds" but this applies to hunting for old cars in general!!Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.comDon't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42
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