Iron Trap Garage Podcast
The definition of a "Iron Trap" is a trap from which there is no escape and for us that's traditional hot rods and customs. Matt of Iron Trap Garage sits down with people that have their own "Iron Trap" and get to know more about how they got hooked. Contact us with possible Podcast guests - irontrapgarage@gmail.com
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!!
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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 fond memories of Gene, please be sure to leave a comment below!!
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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!!
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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!!
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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!!
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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.
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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??
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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.
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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!!
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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!!
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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 about
Noble Speed Equipment - https://www.instagram.com/noble_speed_equipment/
Gear Drive - https://www.instagram.com/geardrive/
Nystrom Performance - https://www.instagram.com/nystrom_performance/
Dennis Lacey - https://www.instagram.com/dennis_lacy_earlyv8garage/
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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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-s1Ebvk
Talking To Jack DeLorean - https://youtu.be/o_hvzdi3t_w
Full Build Timelapse - https://youtu.be/HLPsQ7E63y4
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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??
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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!!
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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!!
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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 your list of museum to visit!!
Beller Museum - https://www.bellermuseum.com/
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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!!
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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.
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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!!
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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!!
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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 to honest haggling, we share the playbook that keeps buyers happy and inventory moving.
We talk strategy before we talk scores: why weather shifts your best shoppi...
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!
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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.
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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-gpE
Second half of the trip - https://youtu.be/cpiXrpzNIFg
Unloading video - https://youtu.be/df3X1keL6WA
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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!!
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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!!
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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!!
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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/xfS8ioBw0v0
Unloading Video - https://youtu.be/aMsz2hdGR_g
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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!!
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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!
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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!!!
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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.
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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!!
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