Builds and Examples
The Schroll 1932 Ford Coupe’s First Drive Since The 1950s + Full Build
In Early 2020 Iron Trap Garage purchased this 1932 Ford Coupe from the estate of Larry Schroll. Here’s the full build and first drive. [More…]
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Technical Info
Hot Rodding 101 ~ Early Oldsmobile Rocket Engines 1949-1964
Matt from Iron Trap Garage covers the first generation of Oldsmobile Rocket engines produced from 1949 to 1964. [More…]
Builds and Examples
Forgotten ’39 Ford Deluxe Goes From Junkyard To Driving In 25 Minutes
Iron Trap Garage finished work on a junkyard found Ford in late 2021, a Ford Deluxe Tudor, and intended it to be a super low-budget build. [More…]
Technical Info
Which Tires Should You Run On Your Traditional Hot Rod?
If you are trying to emulate a certain time period in hot rodding history, there are specific styles used during particular time periods. [More…]
How To & DIY
What Wheels Should You Run On Your Nostalgia or Traditional Hot Rod?
When building a traditional hot rod, wheel options confuse a lot of builders. Here’s a rundown of the different styles that Ford used. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
The Ford Model A Museum at The Gilmore ~ Home To Model A Serial No. 1
The Ford Model A Museum at The Gilmore is the world’s largest museum dedicated to the Ford Model A, thanks to the Model A Ford Foundation. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
The Gilmore Car Museum Model T Driving Experience
The Gilmore Museum Model T Driving Experience gives you a crash course of the Ford Model T and a hands-on experience behind the wheel. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Tour The Gilmore Car Museum ~ North America’s Largest Auto Museum
The Gilmore Car Museum is located in Hickory Corners, MI, and is home to over 400 cars and motorcycles on a sprawling 90-acre campus. [More…]
Technical Info
Traditional Hot Rod Reference Books You Should Own
Iron Trap Garages’ Matt shares a few of the books he references most often when working on traditional hot rod build projects. [More…]
Hot Rod Lifestyle
Forgotten 1934 Ford Tudor Hot Rod Reunited With Family After 50 Years!
Barry Skelly modified this ’34 Tudor in the 60s, but due to an expanding family, he was forced to sell the car, and never he saw it again. [More…]
