Builds and Examples
Back On The Road In 30 Minutes – Forgotten 50’s 1932 Ford Drag Car
This particular ’32 Ford had a rich history as an East Coast hot rod, having been built in the Frederick, Maryland area and raced in the 50s. [More…]
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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…]
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…]