It's not really about being cheap there's more pride in making something yourself even if people never see it or know it, You know and have the great feeling of doing it yourself and that's all that matters!!! That's what REAL Hot Rod building is all about!!! Hell of a nice job keep up the good work and take care!!!
This is why I subscribe to iron trap, the builds. Sure mail call and trips away can be interesting, but these videos are why I always check first thing on posting days. Metal artistry in action. Thanks Mat
I agree, I do not have a Hot Rod because here in Italy are so expensive, I modify the custom bikes of mine or my friends only as a hobby but also I follow Iron Trap Garage to see the various processes on the pieces of the various hot rods. It's really like seeing a sculpture take shape! And I've also learned a lot of things like using some tools correctly. ThanksMatt!
Brilliant Matt, you show that it might at first look daunting but by breaking the project into parts and actually STARTING doing it it is achievable I always learn something from you Matt and the skills you show can be used in other disciplines of hobbies as well not just car building either. Thank you for all the effort you put in (including filming and editing) Tony from Western Australia.
Hey Matt, in the start of your video you gave me the answer to a problem that I had when we did the floor panels in our 65 Mustang drag car, you pre-stretched the panels before you bead rolled, I didn't do that before my Wife & I did the bead rolling which created the problem you mentioned, think you called it potato chipping, the panels were small enough I was able to clamp them in before welding which got rid of the oil canning, These are the videos that are extremely beneficial to me!! Build on Dudes!!
Thank you for update on the 1930 Ford Model A Roadster ! It's starting to take shape ! Your talent for doing stuff is amazing ! Looking forward to the next step on the door ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .
What's amazing to me is not that you are making or have the ability to make a door skin but that the average individual looking at the finished product doesn't appreciate the energy that goes into such a venture. Going to be a nice car when you are finished.
I love watching you at work, and seeing how you do things without all the modern machines. I would love to have a setup like yours and play around with old cars.
Matt, when cutting with hand shears, consider taking two cuts. A rough cut that is about 1/4” to 1/8” outside of the line, and then the final cut on the line. Just be consistent with the distance from the line on the rough cut. This will make much less distortion and virtually guarantee a perfect straight line. Great result 👍👍😊👍👍
I enjoy your channel, Matt! I'm finding this project fascinating. Building anything from scratch is a challenge. Can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm learning a lot!
That’s so friggin cool that you took that on. It’s inspiring to watch your videos and dig in and learn something new. Like Gene says “every day is a school day”
Man...looking good..that's ambitious!..Not having an english wheel or decent bead roller, I took the easy way out on my 31 roadster and just ponied up for a better original door, and then replaced the doorskin with a reproduction skin..
Steering: While helping a friend resto mod his 1959 F`100, we stumbled across the typical old type Saginaw Steering Gear boxes. They were made for either rotation relative to the steering wheel, manual or p[ower, and the Gemmer arm was a good fit to the output shaft. The ones with reverse rotation are common on Ford E-series 1975 and later. Cars mostly use the "straight rotation" boxes. Same mounting is used for both types and the manual from the Econolines, maybe others. If you need a Pitman arm, the Econolines should make a good fit.
Amazing work Matt! I have been using all your sweetheart roadster videos for reference on my 1929 chrysler roadster im building. I love how in depth you are, i hope to see more videos the same. Great work thanks
It’s amazing how quite modern machines can be. I had a idea for years that the Early cars like the model T used basic metal working. Because how fast the cars were built. In the new cars the large body dies build cars with a more fancy design.
Hey Matt, I am always amazed at your level of skill with your tools ! You really know how to get the most out of what you have. Makes me wish I lived closer so I could work with you on some of these projects. I have projects of my own that I am building, but I enjoy taking a break from them to watch you work your magic with metal. Thanks for sharring with us. Live Long Be safe & Well
Never attempted to build a whole door from scratch but did build a door pillar from scratch on a 64 Corvair Van. Also made about a dozen patch panels for other areas on the vehicle because nobody makes them in steel. (lower door skins, rockers, etc) I tell ya, it's time consuming!
When I read the title, I knew that I had to see this. Who the heck is gonna build a door from scratch? “Come On, Man!” Be darned if Matt didn’t pull it off as I’ve come to expect. It’s gonna be done well too!
Love the journey we are going on Matt! You seem to do this so effortlessly but being a car guy too, I know there can be some shit moments in any process. Can't wait for the next episodes on her. All the best. Vic
Awesome video! Have an Anglia steel body for daily driver, ( flathead )but building an Aluminum one for a bit more crazy fun ( SBC ) this helps a bunch
I remember watching a Jesse James video years ago, he was using an English wheel and he said this machine is really good at making blood squirt out from under your thumbnail. That's the only thing I remember about any of his videos.
With the English wheel, were you following the lines marked or on either side of them ? 21:44 Wish you would have shown how you got to this point for the hinges.
It makes me want an English wheel, and a bead roller, and hammers and dollies, I wish I could do that kind of work, just build a car out of flat sheets of steel.
Wow Matt! That's sharp! Any reason you did the beads before the step? I don't know anything but guessed you would work the door from the inside out. Or does it matter? I'm ready to see more. That's so cool to see those tools at work. Thanks for the fun! :-)
sooo --- now your going to make one for the right to match probably best to make half a dozen while your are at it lol that doesnt need any kind of door card well done you
