Crazy Midwest Flathead Speed Parts Stash Found 

The gentleman that owned the stuff seemed pleased to see it go to you. The lady that helped was a hard worker.

Kudos to that guy for doing all keeping all those parts in a neat manner.

A friend of mine had relatives who were closing down an old wrecking yard. He called, we went and looked, and I was overwhelmed, and nearly had a heart attack when they said the word "free". So I contacted the local high school for some Saturday workers and am so glad I did. We filled a friend's 26 ft box truck, three heavy duty pick up trucks with 16 and 24 foot trailers. I got a total of seven hemi engines from 1954 up to 1968. Six Buick 'nailhead' engines, 4 big block Chevys, two 427s and one 396 and one 454. I also got over a thousand parts including an old front engine dragster frame which got reconditioned and lived on the local drag strip for eight years. This was the biggest car parts haul I had ever done, but sure does not compare to the value of what you came across.

It's nice to see someone pass on their passion before they pass on.

Matt - you found the Oak Island treasure!!! I’ll be waiting to see Mike unpack and show the other goodies at the warehouse. I would have enjoyed talking to the old timer about his car projects. What a nice couple!!

Oh my ....that is incredible....how can this video be so short...that is like a quarter million dollars of stock / trade / inventory...ya gonna have to rent more of warehouse...lol...awesome guys

What a nice guy. Imagine what it took to collect all those great items. Now his legacy will be out to the world. Bless this gentlemen for his understanding of the hobby. Could not have picked a better crew to help distribute these forgotten items. Congratulations Matt.

It looks like you found the basement to Honest Charlies in 1959. Wow!!

iron trap garage is the best place for these historic parts, they can live on and service the hot rod community.

unbelievable amount of parts and so well organized, there's a few things that Matt will be squirreling away!!

No wonder that I can't find parts at swap meets any more...they are all stacked in basements maturing...that was a crazy collection!!

Normally the snow in Minnesota would be balls high to a tall giraffe. It brought tears to my eyes to watch this many classic Ford parts leaving the area. But I can’t think of a better person for it. Congratulations.

It might be a while before I can pick my jaw up off the floor.....what a treasure trove of vintage goodies. Great for you Matt.

You guys uncovered an automotive shipwreck! Talk about a treasure trove! WOW! Congrats!

🇺🇸🤘 Welcome to MN, Iron Trap!🤘🇺🇸

Great score! He looks very pleased that you guys are getting his parts!

Outstanding pick guys on what you found and please pass on thanks to the family on what they saved over the years from one who appreciates the time it take to not only save parts but to label and organize them.

The Mother Lode! Good clean livin' pays off again.

I cannot believe this stuff was in my back yard! So good to meet Mat and Mike, you guys do amazing things and your channel is first rate.

I can't wait to see all this laid out, especially the Oldsmobile parts.

Thats amazing, I did not think that there were even that number of flathead v8 aftermarket manifolds in existence.

Dude!!!🤯my knee's hurt!!! just watching you guy's and gal clearing out the basement!!!! great video!!!✌️

Thats the Midwest for you, even the weird hoarders are neat and organized.

You guys must feel like treasure hunters who find the hidden gold!👍🏼

That sure beats pulling stuff out of some of the sites you cleared in the past. The owner showed great respect for what he collected in his life.

I have seen collections like this end up sold to a museum before and while I enjoy visiting museums, I’m way more excited to know that you got this collection and it will be put to use in car builds in the future that really get used and not just hanging on a wall. Some will I’m sure but still this is a huge recirculating of parts that were made to go into actual use. Pretty exciting stuff.

Talk about a shot in the arm for your business. Wow. I think the gentleman was really happy to pass the parts on to you knowing you share the same passion he has.

Just when you think you’ve hit the mother load, another comes along…impressive collection of stuff!

I recognize that situation.. when a guy has that much stuff, for that long.. when he decides to sell it.. he wants to move fast before second thoughts set in. That is a crazy bunch of stuff.

Way kool. Way overboard. Nice people. Long live em all.

Now that ! Is overwhelming 😱. Not sure my heart would have taken it seeing all the speed stuff ! MEDIC ?? 😁😁👍👍👍

Grab those Hush Thrush NOS mufflers in the boxes at 26:08.

Wow 🤩 The work involved in loading… Thanks for saving 👍👍

Unbelievable! Speed parts stacked like cordwood! Congratulations guys!

Incredible haul!!

Very cool, even his Craftsman tool box was a classic.

Top tip for you boys as I do what you do here in the UK and Europe. Get pallets into your van that makes unloading so much easier. Doesn't matter you've a hire van you can get pallets anywhere.

Wow! What a haul! I would be frothing at the mouth if I sold parts like you guys do! Thank you for the thrill!

Lordy bahgordy! Amazing haul! Can't wait for the website update and sale! Go Iron Trap, keep moving forward!

Hey Matt looks like you hit the holy grail of parts.

I've NEVER seen such a "Honey Hole" in my life! What a score!!!! The organization that this guy had is just amazing. I mean, treasures, treasures everywhere, AMAZING!!!!

Wow you found the Mother Load! I guess Mike won't be working on his 33 for awhile.

Mike your going to be busy for the next year with this! Great find!!!!

I believe all those parts have definitely gone to the right home. I'm sure they'll find their way onto many projects, not just stuck, out of sight, in one man's collection; but, kudos to that man, for preserving all that stuff for so long. That's a win, all round.

So I’m living in Minnesota and my father who is 82 and has lived in Minnesota for 60 years has been hunting swap meets and any other tips to find old ford parts for 60 years. I look forward to sharing this video with him I’m very confident that he knows the guy you purchased the ford parts from. Good luck on everything!

NICE SCORE MATT, damn ya don't find that much cool shit in one space very often. I'm not even really a ford guy but im damn impressed.

Amazing what one person could collect, wow.

Un believable stash of vintage Ford parts!!!! I don't know how you find this stuff but it is so cool to know that stuff is still out there. The 80+ fellow owner stayed right with you guys loading it and the lady also worked her tail off!!! It will take a while to go trough all of it but that will be so much fun. Love your channel Matt. Thanks for another great video, Missouri Mike

Nice, It’s good to get this stuff back in circulation to people who will use it.

You really hit pay dirt! That is one heck of a glory hole! I'm so happy this stuff is going to a good home rather than scrap!

All I can say is wow seeing this makes me wish I was intoFords rather then Hudson’s . Great find Thankyou for doing what you do

I see a Retail store or Two " IRON TRAP" in the near future! ... you guys have soo much stuff!! Awesome!

Matt. That is a true gold mine you have worked hard to find. Great job.

Wow, what a stash. I know you guys are keeping the stories behind some of these pieces.

Thank you Matt and Mike for the update on how things are going at Iron Trap Garage ! Looking forward to the next few videos on the follow-up of this trip !

My God Matt ! How do you find these situations ? Your going to be the shop to go to for flathead parts for the foreseeable future ! 👊😎👍

l used to dabble with a classic hydroplane recently so was very intrigued when that v8 60 was mentioned.Be good to see that challenge go ahead.

Supper find guy's my back hurts just watching the loading process. The family was extremely helpful witch is unusual. Enjoying your videos as usual.

Wow! I thought Mike was your friend. He'll be busy for quite some time. LOL

Great find there Matt. I would have liked to seen the gentleman's ride.

I once talked to a friend of my dads and he owned a shop he told me he was into flat heads back in the day. So of course I said do you have any of it. He said no he wished he did got rid of it nobody wanted it back then. Cool guy miss him.

Wow.cant imagine when u guys seen it ..OMG.ur warehouse is gonna be full,an Mike gonna be busy Catalogue everything

Always been a fan of flatheads V8, that stuff is incredible!

Can't wait to see what you guys have, I feel you may have some customers in Australia, I will pass on your videos, we'll done, cheers mate 👍

This is the mother load Congratulations what a find this should last you for years to come I hope you left nothing behind .

Awesome find

One of your better picking videos. Curious to see all the stuff in the boxes.

Wow, some really cool things there.

Awesome find there Matt!!!

Wish I knew this fellow - judging by the looks of his alley, we may live in the same neighborhood. 🙂You did luck out on the weather, Minneapolis in the first part of February usually is a lot colder and snowier.

WOW!! just WOW!!

Early Ford Store East Coast!!!

like finding aladdins cave and king Solomons mines , epic !

Great Score !!! I’m jealous !!! If u come across any 41 Ford items I will be glad to purchase from u again . The Trunk lid looks great on my coupe !!! Thanks Again !!

What a collection of parts ------- What did the guy do for a living? --------- Seem like more than just a HOBBY -------- Thanks Matt and Mike ------- Hope you can sleep tonight ------ Will be like Christmas time ----- with visions of ---- Speed Equipment spinning in your heads ------ Thanks for Sharing ------ see you when you get home ----- Rodney

Wow! I would like to build a flathead with Offenhouser heads. Keep me in mind for a build

It’s incredible that one Man can collect so much stuff My Farther was a collector of many things also

Moon’s nose will be wore out unloading this haul! Nice find Matt/Mike

That basement 🤩🤩👍

Awesome collection!!

as a former shipper, " high and tight "!!!

A real honey hole. You got a lot of selling to do. Wheeeeew!

Absolutely speechless!!

That's amazing !!!! I recognize those tall carts 😂

FlatHead Heaven. WOW

No wonder I couldn't find vintage parts for my car, that dude had them all!

HOLY SHIT! WHAT A HONEY HOLE! great score guys!

WOW WOW WOW Holy Grail !!!!

THIS IS CRAAZY..and I get a little bit sad too. You know, trying to scrape together money for some decent flathead trim parts and you just hit the mother load. At the same time, you guys are the perfect guys to take care of the culture so kudos to you :) Anything as simple as a good two carburetor intake and alu heads for a decent price ?

What a score,wow.

Awesome man!!!!!

at the end i spot that Thrush Muffler box in the truck. Their mascot, logo was what road runner desired to look like 😂

This is EPIC!

a great find !!

WOWEE! JACK POT!

All I can say is wow 🥹

Pure insanity.i wished to see the garage after you were done. Will you go back to get the rest?

Wow just wow😮

Amazing score, would love for to sit down with the gentleman and Do a chat about his story

If anyone ever asks you the meaning of "honey hole", show them this episode of ITG. Betcha Matt & Mike paid pennies on the dollar for this bonanza. So well organized, labeled, and CLEAN. OK parts, it's back into circulation!