every good team/organization needs a guy like Steve..the guy who does the hard and dirty jobs that are indispensable..one of Matt's best moves was to bring him on..
I have a 50 year old skidsteer. I was able to save the original gas tank (which had several iisues) by putting a medium size steel chain (12" long) in it and then rotlated it at a slow speed for about 30 minutes. It broke away all of the rust and general sluge so that it could simply be removed. I then flusded the inside and completely sealed the inside. That was 3 years ago and I have had no issues. Just my two-cents. Good luck!
Ya got a good crew going with the addition Steve. He seems to be a pretty cool dude and handy in the wiring department. He's going to have that harness top shelf by the time he's finished with it.
That Merc is really a nice looking car. You don't see many. Thanks for showing it. Amazing Ford stuck with those transverse springs for so long. They did work though. I never can believe the stress on those shackles, yet they rarely broke. You guys are fun to watch, and your buddy has a very sinister laugh! Watch him!
Matt, they make a gas tank coating that seals a tank against corrosion and introducing into the fuel system. Come to think of it it might also be good to coat a new tank to keep corrosion from starting in the first place.
What a beautiful car . I would keep the leaf springs you removed with the car . A future owner may want to put them back in . I like the way is sets now , & it will probably handle better too . Nice job , as usual , Guys !
I just drool over that car. I'm a purist, but a slight lowering can look very nice. I'm so glad you kept the original wheels. A set of skirts and a visor on it would really give it that "bomb" look.
Man, I love that body style. I hade a 41 chev business coupe for almost 25 years…next door neighbor offered me a big chunk of $ for it. Jeeze I regret that one. Oh well, now I just enjoy watching youse guys.
Nice fender coverers, your lucky a viewer donated them, I have one with a Pontiac logo that I stuffed back in my large toolbox, it's slatted for a display case.
The chunks came from when your friend drilled out the gas cap Matt. I m sure lots of metal got into the filler neck and hose. Then you put it back together poured gas in it and washed all the filings out of the filler neck.
Uhhhh no. The old gas tank was out and we couldn’t get the neck off to replace the rubber hoses on it without removing the gas cap. We THEN blasted and cleaned the neck and replaced the hose on it. Then replaced the tank and then put the neck back on.
Matt. Hard to chose a favorite all your cars are awesome. But you definitely work your ass off to get them and keep your business going. Much respect my friend
Watching Steve work on the rusty area under the tank, I thought I'd pass something along. Get a cheap 20 inch box fan and 4 20X20 furnace filters. Use the filters to make a box enclosure on the intake side of the fan, with a piece of cardboard on the bottom. Use duct tape to hold it all together. Any time you are doing a lot of grinding or derusting, just run the fan next to you. You'll find the air is much cleaner and there is less cleanup. Keeps your lungs cleaner too. Been doing this for a while now and it works great. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
I know I’m going to be roasted for this but man she would be a great kustom. I get it though that the car is so good as is just leaving her fairly stock is still super awesome. I would drive her with pride too, great job guys
Howdy and hello, I just got a comment about what I said of the Mercury rear axle leaf spring bundle. And to that I say this: That is fine about Iron Trap Garage having 19,000 subscribers and that is just fine. And I was informed about that this channel is not about restoring old cars and etc. However I was looking out for the welfare about the Mercury and that is very seldom that he come across a car that is such fine condition that even the interior is great or at least in very fine shape. But cars like this are getting to be very hard to find and since I used to repair vintage electronic equipment coming across a car in this fine shape is quite something. However, I was voicing a concern about the rear axle that he might of removed one too many leaves out of the spring bundle. And I am thinking about the future of this machine when it is sold off to someone else. Also since he is a custom builder salvaging old wrecks when he come across them and gives them a new life as a custom car with modified engines. And I wish the best of luck to him and he likes what he is doing. And what he is doing reminds me of that Disney cartoon Susie the little blue coupe. She started as a fine car and when she was reduced to a broken down old heap a group of teens got together and really fixed her and did a fine job doing it. So that is what I have to say on that point. I like stock cars and I like hot rods when they are done well.
Cool she's coming together very nicely, like the wheels and the stance too. I just noticed the tail lights are different from the ford years, unless they are an upgrade after market. Going to we a very find period ride.
If ain't in the weeds it's sitting too high. That Merc is sweet as hell. Looks like you're gonna run out of room. Just gonna throw this out there If you need a garage to keep your extra hot rods in...
an angled pick or flat head stuck into the inner rim of the filler neck can depress the teeth of the gas cap so you can remove it........ learned this trick after having my locking gas cap removed by a thief
Matt Those old gas tanks make great drip pans. When I cut the top off of my old 1953 Chevy gas tank I had a helicopter hovering over me, I guess to see if I was going to blow myself up. Filled it with water first and when nothing happened they flew off. Were they disappointed? Jim
I still think a short feature on the original engine would be interesting to most of us. A quick autopsy on why it got stuck, and if it can be saved. (Maybe 5-10 minutes) This car was well taken care of, and there is little sign of abuse or neglect. That creates kind of a mystery that i bet most viewers would like to see the answer to. We all know that engine has value, and will end up in another car if it's fixable. Show us what's going on with all that, if time permits.
That would indeed be very interesting, especially to us old flathead lovers. Also, if it really is the original motor and no damage, it wouldn't take much to at least get it running with the same speed equipment easily.
Hey Matt and ITG Crew I personally do not care for the body style of this car, but it is not my car, so enjoy ! Steve really earned his keep cleaning up that rear spring, That thing was NASTY ! That engine really sounds good now that it has a good fuel supply. Come on Shop addition ! The number of vehicles in and around the ITG just keeps growing ! Stay Warm, Be Well
@@frankschwartz7405 I'm with you Frank! I am an old Ford and flathead lover and between the two, that 39-40 Merc coupe body is the one that I appreciate more than the 39-40 Ford coupe body. Lots of small things plus the whole overall look appeal to me.
@@chuckster6513Thank you for your service, and I'm sorry about your disability. BUT... Don't yell at me. You're the one who HATES a beautiful and iconic American classic. The 1939/40 was the last attractive looking car Ford built for a long long time. After that.....JUNK!
OMG that sounds so sweet! Lovely car guys, big kudos from BC by the sea :) Personally I'd have kept the heavier suspension and not even try to lower it, why? Its a beauty car, made to carry a bit of a load I think, so I think I'd get it back up to level height then there'd be better room for the shot-guns/straight-pipes out the ass without having to worry about crushing them, on top of it being a class ride. Some nice 8" white-wall radials... but yeh, for every opinion theres an ass, sure i am one, but regardless, very nice ride and great work!
I really like the 39 merc nice car some day I hope to own a Ford or Mercury with a flat head v 8. As a matter of fact I am shopping now and hope to find one as close to original as possible. Watch all the time you have quite a collection, I only have 7.
Just curious, what did you use for a gas fuel sending unit? I've updated my '47 Lincoln with a '86 ford 460 and am changing to 12 volt but I can't find a 12 volt sending unit with the ford 6 hole pattern that is 12 volt. Any Ideas?? Thanks.... Wish I had my old '40 Merc convertible, I miss that car....
Great car! Nice to see the 39 Junkyard sedan in the driveway. Any thoughts of scuffing it up and throwing some satin black on it? Keep it low buck and use Rust-O-Leum!!
Nope leaving it as is. I’d rather patina than a half ass satin paint job. Just my preference. When we sell it the next owner can do anything they want!
Matt. Not to be picky, but I have followed this car with the engine removal and install. All were without fender covers that I know you got in a box. See the comment below.
There is nothing that sounds like a modified flathead! That was the perfect engine choice for the “Jersey Devil”.
Kudos to Steve!!!!! Always is in a great mood, smiling, laughing, amazing attitude. A real asset to ITG.!!!!!! You be the man Steve!
He's a Mike Rowe disciple. He gets, and doesn't seem to mind, the Dirty Jobs. Way to go Steve!
Steve is the best!
every good team/organization needs a guy like Steve..the guy who does the hard and dirty jobs that are indispensable..one of Matt's best moves was to bring him on..
Yep he’s the best!
This car is in great shape, I just can't get over it. The new heart sounds good as well. Well done guys.
that ol flathead sounded like it was idling at bout 100rpms! Love it
Sparks and gas tank…fun! I’d like to see what this Merc will look like with the paint buffed out like the ‘34.
We installed an outside lift. Pressure washing / steaming new project cars makes the work a whole lot easier
Thomas has a excellent idea...outside lift for power washing
That choppy motor would sound schweet through a pair of Smitty's!
Smitty's are the only way!! I had a pair, don't remember what I did with them
I have a 50 year old skidsteer. I was able to save the original gas tank (which had several iisues) by putting a medium size steel chain (12" long) in it and then rotlated it at a slow speed for about 30 minutes. It broke away all of the rust and general sluge so that it could simply be removed. I then flusded the inside and completely sealed the inside. That was 3 years ago and I have had no issues. Just my two-cents. Good luck!
Really good idea!
Steve is a great addition to the shop. No job to tough for him. 💪👏👏👏
The ole flathead sounds great it puts a smile on my face
Hope to see it all polished out soon, that paint shows so much potential!!
It will be great if he doesn't add some patina . JK : )
Morning Matt & Steve, as Matt was sweeping the floor, I thought you can't have progress with out a mess! Be safe, God Bless!!
Love to see it polished, and detailed
Ya got a good crew going with the addition Steve.
He seems to be a pretty cool dude and handy in the wiring department.
He's going to have that harness top shelf by the time he's finished with it.
Steve is a great asset to the ITG team!
Steve does great work. Much more getting done in ron trap garage.
Damn that merc looks cool and Steve’s a great addition to the iron trap team👍
Steve’s the best!
That car looks and sounds great. Steve is a good guy to have around. Good work guys.
Steve rules!
That Merc is really a nice looking car. You don't see many. Thanks for showing it. Amazing Ford stuck with those transverse springs for so long. They did work though. I never can believe the stress on those shackles, yet they rarely broke. You guys are fun to watch, and your buddy has a very sinister laugh! Watch him!
Super cool car. I'm looking forward to seeing it all buffed out and shining.
Your lucky to have such good help ! Way to go Steve.
Really enjoy these videos.
Steve is awesome!
Watching Bellos Kustoms makes me want to chop everything 😂
Matt, they make a gas tank coating that seals a tank against corrosion and introducing into the fuel system. Come to think of it it might also be good to coat a new tank to keep corrosion from starting in the first place.
What a beautiful car . I would keep the leaf springs you removed with the car . A future owner may want to put them back in . I like the way is sets now , & it will probably handle better too . Nice job , as usual , Guys !
This is a pretty sweet ride.
I just drool over that car. I'm a purist, but a slight lowering can look very nice. I'm so glad you kept the original wheels. A set of skirts and a visor on it would really give it that "bomb" look.
Man, I love that body style. I hade a 41 chev business coupe for almost 25 years…next door neighbor offered me a big chunk of $ for it. Jeeze I regret that one. Oh well, now I just enjoy watching youse guys.
Very cool Merc! Gonna be a fun summer cruiser.
Beautiful stance, how about a set of skirts, some lakes, and a set of flipper bar hub caps? All bolt on so now cryin from the judges!
Wow.. the car is in great shape. Looking forward to seeing it finished. 👍
I’m liking that XL throttle spring. Nice car.
Wishing my 46 was that solid. Sweet ride gents!!
Letting a car down after removing springs or lowering in any way is so damned satisfying.
It’s going to be great. Just got the small details to finish. Thank you for sharing!
Nice fender coverers, your lucky a viewer donated them, I have one with a Pontiac logo that I stuffed back in my large toolbox, it's slatted for a display case.
The chunks came from when your friend drilled out the gas cap Matt. I m sure lots of metal got into the filler neck and hose. Then you put it back together poured gas in it and washed all the filings out of the filler neck.
Uhhhh no. The old gas tank was out and we couldn’t get the neck off to replace the rubber hoses on it without removing the gas cap. We THEN blasted and cleaned the neck and replaced the hose on it. Then replaced the tank and then put the neck back on.
Dig that Merc, it's in beautiful shape! ✌🏻🇺🇸
That flathead sounds so f ing GOOD.
Heck yea!
Man that thing is BAD!, love the nickname jerse devil too, originally from nj
Sounds good. A set of skirts would really give it the look .
Yep have a set in the trunk!
@@IronTrapGarage Really glad to hear that Matt!
Low and slow !! Love it !!
Matt. Hard to chose a favorite all your cars are awesome. But you definitely work your ass off to get them and keep your business going. Much respect my friend
Thanks so much! It ain’t work if we’re having fun and doing what we love! At least it doesn’t seem like it most days!
She’s a beauty all right, can’t believe you find the cars you do? It brilliant.
Watching Steve work on the rusty area under the tank, I thought I'd pass something along. Get a cheap 20 inch box fan and 4 20X20 furnace filters. Use the filters to make a box enclosure on the intake side of the fan, with a piece of cardboard on the bottom. Use duct tape to hold it all together. Any time you are doing a lot of grinding or derusting, just run the fan next to you. You'll find the air is much cleaner and there is less cleanup. Keeps your lungs cleaner too. Been doing this for a while now and it works great. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Richard, that's a great idea!! I..... will have to try it
that's a beautiful 😍 merc coops are the best 👌 good 👍 job 😀
Nice original Merc. It used to be a big deal to grease and wrap leaf springs, for a smooth ride.
That would look neat with some back skirts on it.
We have a set in the trunk waiting! Need to fix some dents and repaint them black to match!
I want a ride in that this spring!!
Sitting very nicely
I've used that eastwood encapsulator. Wear a respirator cauz that stuff makes you loopey.. Protect those lungs👍
Good job y'all . And I am glad you got some help 😎
Think it looks great the way it sits now, I Myself would not go any lower and don't forget the PA Potholes you will be cruising over come spring.
Really nice car and Steve is a great worker!
I know I’m going to be roasted for this but man she would be a great kustom. I get it though that the car is so good as is just leaving her fairly stock is still super awesome. I would drive her with pride too, great job guys
We agree. This is just stage 1 of this car..
I can't wait to see it with the skirts on! Lakes pipes? I saw a set of flipper caps in Mikes stash too. Way cool!
Man sounds great sitting nice to.
Looks a lot better good job men
So glad you are saving these gems!
going to be a great cruiser 🙂
God I love that car. That thing is gorgeous
Howdy and hello,
I just got a comment about what I said of the Mercury rear axle leaf spring bundle. And to that I say this: That is fine about Iron Trap Garage having 19,000 subscribers and that is just fine. And I was informed about that this channel is not about restoring old cars and etc. However I was looking out for the welfare about the Mercury and that is very seldom that he come across a car that is such fine condition that even the interior is great or at least in very fine shape. But cars like this are getting to be very hard to find and since I used to repair vintage electronic equipment coming across a car in this fine shape is quite something. However, I was voicing a concern about the rear axle that he might of removed one too many leaves out of the spring bundle. And I am thinking about the future of this machine when it is sold off to someone else.
Also since he is a custom builder salvaging old wrecks when he come across them and gives them a new life as a custom car with modified engines. And I wish the best of luck to him and he likes what he is doing. And what he is doing reminds me of that Disney cartoon Susie the little blue coupe. She started as a fine car and when she was reduced to a broken down old heap a group of teens got together and really fixed her and did a fine job doing it. So that is what I have to say on that point. I like stock cars and I like hot rods when they are done well.
I'm Luvin how it's sitting. Engine is Rockin'Too.
That one would really pop with some rear fender skirts
I think they found a set in the trunk when they first got it. They are most likely waiting til after doing the brakes to put them on.
Got them in the trunk. Soon enough!
Very cool Merc Matt, I love it.
nice fender covers
This is what I needed today.... Great video ty Steve
Nice stance!
Sitt'in tight and right.
Cool she's coming together very nicely, like the wheels and the stance too. I just noticed the tail lights are different from the ford years, unless they are an upgrade after market. Going to we a very find period ride.
39/40 Mercury and Lincoln had their own respective taillights. Different from Ford and each other.
LOVE THE "MERC"
If ain't in the weeds it's sitting too high. That Merc is sweet as hell. Looks like you're gonna run out of room. Just gonna throw this out there If you need a garage to keep your extra hot rods in...
Second floor addition going up this spring!
an angled pick or flat head stuck into the inner rim of the filler neck can depress the teeth of the gas cap so you can remove it........ learned this trick after having my locking gas cap removed by a thief
Matt
Those old gas tanks make great drip pans. When I cut the top off of my old 1953 Chevy gas tank I had a helicopter hovering over me, I guess to see if I was going to blow myself up.
Filled it with water first and when nothing happened they flew off. Were they disappointed? Jim
Sparks...what could possibly go wrong.
I still think a short feature on the original engine would be interesting to most of us. A quick autopsy on why it got stuck, and if it can be saved. (Maybe 5-10 minutes)
This car was well taken care of, and there is little sign of abuse or neglect. That creates kind of a mystery that i bet most viewers would like to see the answer to.
We all know that engine has value, and will end up in another car if it's fixable. Show us what's going on with all that, if time permits.
That would indeed be very interesting, especially to us old flathead lovers. Also, if it really is the original motor and no damage, it wouldn't take much to at least get it running with the same speed equipment easily.
Hey Matt and ITG Crew
I personally do not care for the body style of this car, but it is not my car, so enjoy !
Steve really earned his keep cleaning up that rear spring, That thing was NASTY !
That engine really sounds good now that it has a good fuel supply.
Come on Shop addition !
The number of vehicles in and around the ITG just keeps growing !
Stay Warm, Be Well
>>I personally do not care for the body style of this car
@@frankschwartz7405 I'm with you Frank! I am an old Ford and flathead lover and
between the two, that 39-40 Merc coupe body is the one that I appreciate more than the 39-40 Ford coupe body. Lots of small things plus the whole overall look appeal to me.
Excuse me ?
I am a disabled Viet Nam Vet.
I am allowed to express my opinion just as you have Mr. Hater !
@@chuckster6513Thank you for your service, and I'm sorry about your disability. BUT...
Don't yell at me. You're the one who HATES a beautiful and iconic American classic. The 1939/40 was the last attractive looking car Ford built for a long long time. After that.....JUNK!
Love that car. it really is classy !
That is such a sweet little car. I love. it.
That Merc sounds angry!
Looking good!!!!!!!!!!!
NO NO NO!!!
No sparks near a leaky gas tank!
OMG that sounds so sweet! Lovely car guys, big kudos from BC by the sea :)
Personally I'd have kept the heavier suspension and not even try to lower it, why? Its a beauty car, made to carry a bit of a load I think, so I think I'd get it back up to level height then there'd be better room for the shot-guns/straight-pipes out the ass without having to worry about crushing them, on top of it being a class ride. Some nice 8" white-wall radials... but yeh, for every opinion theres an ass, sure i am one, but regardless, very nice ride and great work!
Sorry, must make a statement. Leaking gas tank, Grinder and lots of sparks !! " Danger Will Robertson "
Cool car, nice sounding flattie!
Nice Video. Hope to be watching for Sunday Service.
#STAYSAFE
#PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸
Good job.
Very nice Merc. Great video,music is a bit annoying though.
I really like the 39 merc nice car some day I hope to own a Ford or Mercury with a flat head v 8. As a matter of fact I am shopping now and hope to find one as close to original as possible. Watch all the time you have quite a collection, I only have 7.
Matt, I found videos featuring you from five years ago, done for Eastwood
Always need a good cleanup man!!
It's all about stance ...
Saludos desde san francisco san luis Argentina
Moonshine Merc.
Just curious, what did you use for a gas fuel sending unit? I've updated my '47 Lincoln with a '86 ford 460 and am changing to 12 volt but I can't find a 12 volt sending unit with the ford 6 hole pattern that is 12 volt. Any Ideas?? Thanks.... Wish I had my old '40 Merc convertible, I miss that car....
Taildragger yes,⛄️
Great car! Nice to see the 39 Junkyard sedan in the driveway. Any thoughts of scuffing it up and throwing some satin black on it? Keep it low buck and use Rust-O-Leum!!
Nope leaving it as is. I’d rather patina than a half ass satin paint job. Just my preference. When we sell it the next owner can do anything they want!
3:19 how familiar is that sound? Keep up the fine vid's. Are two 'cherry bomb's in its future?
Sitting right, got that right!🙌😁
sweet sounding
Matt. Not to be picky, but I have followed this car with the engine removal and install. All were without fender covers that I know you got in a box. See the comment below.
We got the fender covers after the new engine was installed… calm down it’ll all be ok we promise!