The 1939 Forgotten Hot Rod Goes Back To The Junkyard Where It Sat For 60 Years!!! 

when the two of you were heading down the highway to the Junk yard and chatting about the 39, I could place myself in either seat, and remember what went through my mind. It didn't matter what the vehicle looked like; to me it was better than any RR on the road; I built it from the ground up and am damn proud of what I created. Best feeling in the world and the feeling gets stronger and the heart gets bigger we every build. Thanks for the trip guys .....

My dad was a junk man when I was a kid. We would get old junkers running to tool around the strippings in PA. Brought back memories. Thanks!

Enjoyed these videos, my father had couple of 39 ford's back in the late 60s. He has been gone for many years. that 39 of your bring back some great memories.

This car got me hooked on the channel. So cool to see it back where it all started. Looks and sounds great on the road.

Hello Matt and Mike, when the video started I only understood a few words but the memory came to me of when they went to look for those cars at the scrap yard, it was left with a beautiful style, congratulations on the Work I send you a big hug and blessings for both of you and your families from Buenos Aires Argentina take good care of yourselves

Great work and love the way you rebuilt the old hot rod with older parts and try to make it period correct. A 292 with a manual is what it sounds right in the hot rod glory day. I am a Chinese guy lived in Hong Kong, although I never had a chance to drive a hot rod around, but I really love those early 30’s to late 40’s Ford and Chevy, all the passion came from a PC game back in the 80’s.

Bravo...someone finally shows how much fun you can have without draining the bank! More than enough, and using what you got is smarter any day, so again I say.... BRAVO!!

This brought back a '58 trip to Brown's Salvage 7 miles over the border in Maryland in George Grove's 48 Ford sedan. It to had been rescued from the crusher, no muffler or exhaust pipe, floors mostly gone, fenders cracked and a 5 gallon oil can bailing wired to the. Rear seat frame for gasoline. Thanks for your Town Car memories!

What a fabulous car!It looks fantastic! Nice job bringing her back to life Matt!!

Their are a lot of us oud guys that have done this back in the day. We didn't have the resources to film what we did . We took pictures of what we did but a lot them got lost threw the years . I love what you guys are doing. I grew up in Foxboro Mass. We had fun with our Hot Rods. I moved to Florida in 1975 I'm still doing my hotrods here, at the age of 75. Thanks' for keeping Hot Roding going.

So grateful you brought us all along for the journey.... have loved this build from day 1, Congratulations to everyone who's layed a hand in saving this beautiful piece of history! Thank you Irontrap team you help keep the dreams alive for us all ❤

I hope the younger generation gets inspired by this. So many vehicles to save so little time. Nice job IronTrap Garage and all the hands that went into this awesome car. Hard work is very rewarding. Anyone would be proud to own and drive this car. If you don't, then you don't understand the hobby. Play Safe.

Just goes to show, you can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter!!!!😂😂

You guys are entertaining the Hot Rodding world. Today I was at an auction in Soda Springs Idaho & saw a guy wearing an Iron Trap hoodie, turned out we had met at another auction in Utah over 10 years ago.

Sounds really wicked with the way it looks and all. Great job saving a car you don't see running down the road every day. Maybe some linseed oil to heighten and protect the um . . . finish (almost said p----na) for Pebble Beach. Thanks for the fun.😜

You know the Faster you drive the Better the paint job looks

Such a neat old rig. Compliments to Matt and Mike for all the hard work to bring her back. This is a great example of just how fun and rewarding this hobby can be, and I hope it inspires others to go out and save some old metal.

I loved watching the methodical excising of the rust and replacing with the new metal. That is the fun for me as a watcher..

This has been one of the most anticipated events that you spoke about. I watched from the beginning and enjoyed watching it come full circle to life!

The entire build was awesome, my favorite and only build I've stayed with throughout.

Thanks for the ride It must be very gratifying to return this one to the "scene of the grime" under it's own power. It sounds really throaty and looks like it has some jump. Now we just have to figure out how we are going to get it to Western Canada. Road trip.

Great video !!!! Thank you so much!!!! That is what makes hot-rodding so much fun. Giving an old car new life. You have a totally awesome daily driver!!!

Still hands down my favorite build. I was smiling the whole video in anticipation of the final. I'm generally not a fan of the whole patina look but in this case it is 100% fitting. Great job Matt and Mike, Bravo!

Great video, your Dad’s going to love driving it. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

That car is perfect! Paint it and it blends in. It’s a save, resurrection more style and class than just another build. The best moment of the build, this one! I wonder how many said you were wasting your time?!! And look, she’s a rod again!

Look there is the next car to be worked on keep up the good work

When you said “we’re going to take it back to the junk yard and park it where we found it” for a split second I thought you were going to say “and we’re just going to leave it there” haha. Great job fellas!

This is my favorite Iron Trap project. My kind of restoration.

So cool that it’s on the road again and you can bring it back from the dead from that salvage yard to the road again

Great to see her drive back to her old resting place and able to leave again under her own power so satisfying to see all the hard work pay off not forgotten anymore.

That’s exactly what I did to my car polished the paint and rust together the Eastwood patina preserver looks great 👍

An awesome conclusion to a fun to watch build and the best part is its back on the road and you can daily drive it. Very cool.

I had a 39 standard. Drove it to hi school.

I first found your channel when you were pulling all those cars out of the junkyard. Awesome episode man

The 39 is definitely one of my favorite cars! It is perfect the way it is and I love it. 😍👌 Nice work.

It would have been cool if you had a little dog on the dash, with the head that goes up & down & all around! You guys were all smiles and stuff when you first got out on the road cruising along. Love it, and I really love the car too!

That car is the coolest box o' hammers ever! Dynamat the hell out of that thing and drive it till it's illegal!

This car is still my favorite one you have pulled out.

Thanks for sharing your friend from Canada Rob 🇨🇦

I really enjoyed this build....the car, the theme, the budget mindedness. Awesome. 👌

I love the 39. Can't wait to have it in my garage lol.

I think this car is great. I love the stance.

The old Packard needs some love too!

That thing is perfect! I was so bummed out when your giveaway plans failed. Wish I had something cool to trade, I would love to drive the tires off that 39. Love them ol Y blocks, such a cool exhaust note! Some polish on the painted parts and some patina protector on the rest and let her fly! Thanks for the great content. Love the videos.

Love the look of the '39 Ford, wouldnt change anything on the exterior. You got it lookin and runnin pretty damn good.

Kool....If all the old cars could talk think of the stories. You guys made an old forgotten car live again... great videos great channel !

I watched this first thing this morning. I’m so glad you rescued this piece of our culture. I’m gonna say I’m a fordanitic just like you. Car turned out beautiful. Keep up the great work buddy and I will talk to you again! I’ve been a subscriber for 7 months now and I love it. Take care guys

I like how Mike managed to skip out on "washing" the car.....I cant help man, I'm filming lol. Great save guys hard to believe it's the same car! When you both lay back in the seat it kind of resembles Cheech and Chong lol! P.S. thanks for washing my car Matt. Matt- Mojo Speed Shop and Lounge

I really love the sound of that "Y" block Ford. Great job, thanks.

Craziest carwash/buffing video I've ever watched, even if you did bleep that special word! Love this whole build!!

i believe that most cars have souls and i’m surprised that the ‘39 didn’t have the “tips” when you drove it in. i like the ‘39 i remember seeing old cars like this when i was a kid and loved the lines and the grill and those chevron lights on the ‘40’s but i also loved the split window which i enjoyed seeing on the 40’s willies which reminded me of the late 30’s and 40’s fords.

Congratulations on a great build. Great that you saved the natural history of its appearance.

Great conclusion to a build/project. It does look remarkable with a little soap, water and buffing. Wil be watching you guys fixing up the little things. Be safe and stay well.

All about respect for the '39.

Loved the 'transformation' from salvage yard to being on the road. Brought back memories of my first car, a '56 Chevy 4-door, 6 cyl., which I bought for $15.00 in 1961 when I was 16. I bought 4 used tires ($20.00), installed all new brake parts and ran it for 2-years. It looked so bad I never took any pictures of it and was actually kind of ashamed of it, which I still regret.

That was awesome taking it back where it started

This is for sure my favorite ITG project. It seemed such a special moment driving it down that narrow lane of cars that are NOT coming back to life. The 39 is the poster car for Survivor. Great Job ITG Team!

Sweet Ride! I'd dig driving it.

Full circle. Nice work. ✌️👍👍

Love this car man, what a great result. From Australia

Loved how you polished the old paint! 😆

Polishing that car gives new meaning to the old saying "lipstick on a pig!" Still it does look pretty good cleaned up. I think it was well worth the effort. Regards, Solomon

I know that you love the “chittiness” of the rust and faded paint but, I would love to see that car with a nice coat of fresh paint. There was a shade of green used back then that would look so good on that ‘39. Probably won’t happen but......maybe some day.

Love it! I always wanted to buff paint that is considered gone, & get it to shine again. Continue to buff it, bring back ultimate gloss in the black thats left. Then,,,, guys,,,, wait for it,,,,, "CERAMIC COAT" it. (yessssssssssss)

Great work guys! That was an inspiring build. I wish thatI was that far along rebuilding the B motor from the BB truck. Just shows what a little imagination can do on a low buck project car. Anyone that thinks that he can’t afford to build a hot rod should watch this. Thanks!

Awesome , looks great , I would of loved to see the guys that work at the junkyard reaction seeing it drive in .

I liked and remember.. watching y'all put those funky table cloth cover seat covers on.

Hey Matt & Mike Wow ! That Was a cool Adventure. And showing that great old Ford some love before the drive was a proper thing to do ! You guys Rock ! Now Mike, Get busy on your vintage ride ! Be Safe and Well

Seems like yesterday.. I watched you drag it home.

I would love to see a shiny coat of black on that beauty.

Linseed oil on the rust spots would really keep those areas looking nice in contrast to the waxed paint. Our family has my late grandpas ‘40 Ford Tudor, I like the ‘39 headlights more. Ours is glossy lipstick red with an 80s fuel injection corvette engine. I believe Boyd Coddington built it. I dig this one more , can’t wait to buy some raffle tickets.

Nice touch Mike,shooting through bush!!!!

It is the freakiest thing to see the '39 driving amongst junk cars half a century newer.

It's absolutely perfect! Thx 4 saving it!

Was watching from the start,kudo's too Mike an Matt for taking us along on this journey, too bad Andrew didnt see the dream with u guys,but that happens. Now on you pops car..😎😎🤙🤙✌✌👍👍

I too started this channel when you dragged the '39 out of the yard. I think this is my favorite episode... hearing that Ford Y-Block thunder by. Wish I could have enjoyed the aroma of those partially digested hydrocarbons!

Looks cool and the engine sounds like the intro to a Jan & Dean or Beach Boys song. You guys work miracles on these cars.

Great job guys, one that has been saved from the scrap yard and recycled into a Hyundai.

I love it. The car is very cool. Love the body style. Way better than crushed.

Cool cool cool, i love it,now paint it shiny black.😊

SO VERY AWESOME AND RELAXING!! ......I JUST LOVE THIS CAR & THE BUILD!! ....JUST A GREAT FEELING TO SEE IT SAVED!! .....THANKS MATT!!

Been with you every step of the way fun to watch and I like it drive it tweak it drive it some more

Morning Matt & Mike, it's pretty cool what you have done with this car, I wouldn't change a thing, with the exception of maybe adding a leaf or two....GOD BLESS!!!

Matt amazing journey that is so awesome how you brought it back to its resting place it sounds great looks great you should be proud of yourself you and the crew did an excellent job on that car and I saw it from day one till today🙌🏼👍🏼

Awesome build

Forgotten Hot Rod has always been my favorite car. As I can easily imagine myself having a car like it. Enjoyed every episode of the build.

I love it! Matt Drags a car out of a swamp, that’ll buff out! And you guys both fit in it

As I mentioned several times during this process, I'm viewing this 4 years into the future from the initial posting on this car. I've sought out and viewed all approx 54 episodes on this build (still have the new interior yet to view) and wanted to express how much I've enjoyed the series. The 39', 40' Ford Tudors & Coupes were my favorite classics in my youth and remain so today. Knowing from my advance knowledge that the car is now in the hands of Dave Freiburger, I was a bit confused for a few episodes with talk of a raffle, but the question was answered in a subsequent episode. Fully understandable... dealing with the Pa Gaming Commission can be a PIA. So cool to see the resurrected soul of this old hot rod returning to laugh at it's former grave. BTW, on the episode of Roadkill on which this car was featured, Freiburger and Finnegan drove the car on a 1000 mile road trip and the only real issue they had along the way was a crapped out voltage regulator... to my mind quite a testament to Iron Trap's "keep it simple", budget build.

Con/Grats on the "39 " LOVE this car I look at it and think----"If Only" sigh

Fav memory, cleaning out all the crap that was in it! Yes, got me hooked on the channel too. Weren't you supposed to give this one away??! Was waiting on my chance. Love this ride 😍

Looked great going across the bridge.

Plase, Save the other car in the junk..Nice work, from Italy

That car is beautiful. You put pride back in its soul

Great video!! The crackling exhaust was the best!!

I've watched every minute of this build...twice. Great work.

I love the look of that 39. I would never paint it. I enjoy your videos. Thanks Matt stay safe.😀

That sound when you were washing it with the scrub brush was just wrong!!😂😂 I think you would of got more shine out of the paint by wiping it down with some WD40 or 30 weight oil.😂 Seriously you guys did a great job saving that car. And it's one of my favorites from your channel. It looks cool, has the Y-block and is just a cool hotrod.

matt it was nice to see it in the old resting place with a new start in life as an old hotrod great job by u and the crew for the vision of bringing them back to life

SEE THE 39 DRIVING AROUND WITH ITS GREAT GREAT GREAT GRAND KIDS EVERY 😂😂😂 ITS A GREAT FAMILY REUNION ! AND ITS OUT LIVED THEM ALL 👍👍👍 from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

I've never used a nylon brush to scrub my old Ford during a wash, but when I do I put my shoulder into it. Dig this car, but your detailing methods are hilarious.