Surprise Inheritance 1939 Mercury Coupe Found

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5 жыл бұрын

Matt received a call from a good friend Brooke about tagging along to look at and help pull out a 1939 Mercury Coupe. The story behind how the car ended up in the current owners possession is one of a kind, and the car turns out to be as well. The 39 Coupe has some old modifications that really give the car some killer potential. A big thank you to Brooke for letting us come along and document the story of this 1939 Merc! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe to keep up to date on all of our builds and adventures!
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@douglaspierce316 4 жыл бұрын

so many treasures are lost in places like this. some body could make a team to go in these old shops and clean them out. young strong backs and trash truck. keep the good stuff. thanks for show

@vk7408 4 жыл бұрын

nothing better than seeing a place all filled with stuff and waiting to unearth something cool!

@greenmountianboy8457 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along ....I love that kind of adventure.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@blitz9994 5 жыл бұрын

What a awesome story kindness of the neighbour being truly appreciated by the old guy awesome 👍

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Goes to show that when you do good things good things will happen to you! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@lolvids6557 5 жыл бұрын

and the story goes on !

@gordonrobbins5843 5 жыл бұрын

I like listening to you. I truly believe your a very nice person. And very informative. Thank you for the video. GODBLESS be safe.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@waltercooling8907 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool vid- what a trove that old gearhead stashed!! Would love to spend a week in that old garage...

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Yea it was amazing how much he had collected! I can't imagine what will be uncovered as they dig. -Matt/ITG

@stuartb9323 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic find...you know the rest of that Hemi is buried in that pile! Lots of gold in them thar hills : )

@billhonn2701 5 жыл бұрын

Want box cool. Ill take the grill if u wanna throw it away. Too nice to destroy

@OldIronRC 5 жыл бұрын

Man that is a sweet looking old car. Always fun to see car rescue videos on YT.

@VintageJunker 5 жыл бұрын

little did the original owner know what happiness this would bring to the new owner

@TheBustedNut Жыл бұрын

Just imagine all the parts and motors hidden around that place. I could spend days digging through that stuff. Cool!

@rogerfreeberg4661 5 жыл бұрын

Those old cars have a lot to offer. Not complicated,turns your head and fun to own..

@mardyfisher693 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great stories.Aways well done with clean language. Nice to know there are still some real men out there.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and following along Mardy! -Matt/ITG

@srchastain859 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you rescued the car and some good old parts!

@markscicluna157 5 жыл бұрын

Great story. As real as it gets. Thanks for recording it all.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark we try and keep the fake drama to the cable networks. -Matt/ITG

@geoffreyjones2000 5 жыл бұрын

I can see the finish line...my family is discarding my 60s hot rod collection. I see value in all of it. I'm in maryland. peace

@radracer2033 5 жыл бұрын

I really hope that gets finished as a custom, it has an awesome stance and I bet it handles pretty well with those sideways shocks- a lot less body roll

@johnhemple7459 5 жыл бұрын

I think the old owner would be happy that his things went to others who appreciate them like he did

@73ac39 5 жыл бұрын

It was because of me that this whole discovery came about. I hooked Dan up with the Corvette. I'm glad to see the Merc is in the right hands and you saved some stuff from that basement. The heads I'm sure were for a New Yorker that the owner (Gary) drove. I understand he also had a 429 Ranchero at one time. Cant wait to pass this video to some other local guys and again really happy to see that old car safe and sound.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, We apologize you weren't fully credited as we didn't get the entire full background on it. It was a really great chance to document saving another old car! Thanks for filling in the back story some more! -Matt/ITG

@73ac39 5 жыл бұрын

@@IronTrapGarage That's ok. I'm happy that those cars went to the right homes. I think that's me hanging over the hood of the Corvette. I tried to sell the Merc for Marvin as well but no one here was interested. It's a cool video you did too.

@MAXMUSTERMANN-pv4in 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful great workshop !!! A dream!!! Wunderschöne tolle klasse Werkstatt !!!!!

@jamesrich4568 4 жыл бұрын

Love the old boxes its amazing thay made it

@waiting4aliens 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly, how many of us will leave large piles of broken dreams behind.

@hellsheathen214 5 жыл бұрын

Well thank you for depressing the sh*t out of me today.

@robertpradella6550 5 жыл бұрын

@@hellsheathen214 lol!

@robertpradella6550 5 жыл бұрын

Yes this is sad.

@demonic477 5 жыл бұрын

all of mine were sold off or scrapped buy the misses just because I got disabled so none for me sadly

@jonalarcon8564 4 жыл бұрын

waiting4aliens exactly I have a lot of them still trying to fix them

@Str8sixfan 4 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome find! Love that it's a little different (being a Mercury).

@gjosuem 5 жыл бұрын

What a great coupe, I’d love to see it running.

@michaelbarlanti7412 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a young man working with his hands and working on old cars not all is lost

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

We're trying to keep it the dream alive! Thanks for watching. -Matt/ITG

@jasonkocinski2387 5 жыл бұрын

Badass find. Hope to see ot again

@tynado1173 5 жыл бұрын

39 merc 4 door was my first classic car. Bought it in 2011 when I was 21 years old. It runs but the engine needs rebuilt. The blowby is intense

@troybrown6012 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome start to a custom. Body was in great shape for New York. 80 years old.

@russellsimpson1654 4 жыл бұрын

I love what ur doing. I love saving old stuff thst has to do with cars.

@RustyIronProjectsRIP 4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree, it's definitely a good part of my favorite hobby.

@DansGarageNC 5 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome find! It is a cool piece of history.

@DansGarageNC 5 жыл бұрын

Thats the kind of hunts, We need to start going on.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

These are the best kinds of adventures! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@BradHedges 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, you are doing some great stuff. Really appreciate your videos.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Brad! -Matt/ITG

@aaronhayden1780 5 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of them back of my grandpas shop. One day while me and my cousin where there we just started going through it. Most of it was just junk but there was a lot of engines and tools. We got it all out and broke down a wall and set up a nice machining room for him.

@davidpodlaha7064 4 жыл бұрын

Hay Matt great video, again. Something how there is still cool stuff in places waiting to be seen/found. When I saw the heads under the garbage, thought you missed them. Glad you got them to pass on. Shock boxes awesome and the other items as well. Can’t wait for Hershey

@charger19691 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I think I would definitely try to get this Merc running again, but I'd put a Ford engine in it! A nice flathead Ford would be the ticket.

@davekauffman8727 5 жыл бұрын

Right on, a Ford engine in a Ford, a Chevy engine in a Chevy, a Dodge engine in a Dodge.

@charger19691 5 жыл бұрын

Dave Kauffman , absolutely! A Chevy engine in a Mercury is just wrong!

@garyronan5568 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! And I just so happens to have A bone stock 32 mill in my shop!

@deanbenson6879 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, don't dig bastards...always stay true to the Mark

@mowler8042 4 жыл бұрын

That looks like months of work to sort through. Cool video thank you.

@jessebellis478 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video's !! You guys are the best !!!! Much Respect !! Peace !!

@mudpuddle8805 4 жыл бұрын

I bet the old guy who passed was a pretty cool dude. TONs of neat projects. It's kind of a glimpse into my future. I envy you guys!

@MrStan1221 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, It's encouraging to know the old cars are still out there. It's been a life long dream to find a Model A and restore it to original I have recently thought about expanding my time period to late 30's also. It's great to see others living the dream.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Stan. If you start hunting they’re out there! Lots of ModelA’s made so they’re still out there for sure! -Matt/ITG

@jhuntosgarage 5 жыл бұрын

Super cool story and presentation. Nice work my man!

@RustyIronProjectsRIP 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, nice to find these old cars and parts. Going to make a cool hot rod, getting harder to find old projects, but there still out there. Hope to see where they go with this project. Thanks for sharing this cool find Matt.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along Chuck! -Matt/ITG

@ronstewart9792 5 жыл бұрын

Great piece of history, hope it gets built to a forties style custom, Thanks for the trip.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

I agree! It’s halfway there to being a killer traditional custom! -Matt/ITG

@nolanriegsecker7131 5 жыл бұрын

I hope every item is carefully thought over before anything is thrown away that is pretty cool stuff I would love to have that in my shop

@danmcelroy6584 4 жыл бұрын

Man I hope ya all finish that project.. She would be a awesome car!

@buddycarroll9665 5 жыл бұрын

Been a gear head and wrencher for many years. Enjoy your videos....

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Buddy. Keep on wrenchin’! -Matt/ITG

@dennisrodrigues1877 5 жыл бұрын

Really cool episode again Matt. Thx for sharing..🇧🇲👍

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along Dennis! -Matt/ITG

@jackhaller5189 5 жыл бұрын

Matt, great story. I really liked the sound of the big block in the super sweet Chevy Pick up. Thanks for taking us along. These videos are super!!!

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Yea they sound awesome! But the fuel mileage on long hauls is a killer! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@davidestes5114 4 жыл бұрын

Cool mercury. Great find. If you still have the boxes I wood love one.

@JamieR1234 5 жыл бұрын

Id keep with the style of the build and finish what they started. Cool history of hot rodding to just forget about .

@edmistler2301 4 жыл бұрын

In 1970 I worked at Ahmed VW after they moved to Rt9 in Poughkeepsie. I remember putting those license plate frames on new cars

@IronTrapGarage 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!

@chopperbaldwin610 4 жыл бұрын

What an amazing video, to do that kind of search would be amazing and a dream come true. Great videos and I appreciate all the work you do to make them.

@johnnygarrett6055 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have one of the shock boxes , i love that kind of fixtures in my shop.

@bubbycrane9284 4 жыл бұрын

I love those old square body trucks.

@lasalleman 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Always liked the 39, 40 Merc Coupes.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@ustinman8446 5 жыл бұрын

That is one rare car, It looks like it's in great shape...….. well that whole concept has been Shot the hell!

@Jamestfarrell 5 жыл бұрын

How interesting that a collection of rusty old automobile parts could look so beautiful to us gear heads.

@josephmclennan1229 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful merc ,body looks clean

@MrFuncat 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a basement that makes mine look tidy!!

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Haha always someone worse than yourself! -Matt/ITG

@ramseyjames3733 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks again it's good to know people

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@jackhartsough3 5 жыл бұрын

Cool truck cool car cool song !

@animefreek34 5 жыл бұрын

WOW! Definitely rad car love the lines. So much cool stuff tucked away in that basement. Awesome killer find. Love seeing stuff like this.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher. We’re glad it is out of jail and can be put back on the road. Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@buddycarroll9665 5 жыл бұрын

Great videos, nice to save the old treasures...

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Buddy!

@steveclark1867 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent story and a great video! Very interesting find.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve! -Matt/ITG

@west4057 5 жыл бұрын

wow I would love one of those boxes. really enjoy your videos and awesome shop !!!!

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Make sure you subscribe for future videos and chances to win something cool! -Matt/ITG

@valeriepickens2533 3 жыл бұрын

You about scared me to death, when you walked away from those Hemi heads the first time.

@edwardskaggs8746 4 жыл бұрын

Love the boxes

@terrykeithley6183 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, that ole Merc is a saver. With a little time an effort it can be returned to the street, great vid thanks. Terry

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

I think so Terry! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@kapekodbob 5 жыл бұрын

The best kinda find. Hope all that stuff gets new homes.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bob! -Matt/ITG

@tomhull3440 4 жыл бұрын

Good job guys. Yep Hoya Hoya Gramps on the couch.

@jonalarcon8564 4 жыл бұрын

Your garage is awesome reminds me of a old route 66 garage

@vincentbasso4903 5 жыл бұрын

You guys come across some very interesting cars. Love your work

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

We’re always hunting! Thanks for watching Vincent! -Matt/ITG

@SnakebitN1291 4 жыл бұрын

Great find on the 39 & parts ! When you panned across the basement and you hit on those hemi heads. Whoa STOP ! Where is the rest of the engine ?

@robertbramley2065 5 жыл бұрын

Great old cars

@StarlightWorkshop0z 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Keep going with the theme of build. Could always put a flatty back in her.

@ChevyBM 5 жыл бұрын

Damn thats cool old Mercury!

@thomashenniger2070 4 жыл бұрын

Great boxes.

@verdellgutierrez3522 4 жыл бұрын

Nice boxes would love to own one of those🙂

@greenmountainsuriving 5 жыл бұрын

Im next to Newyork and could not find a solid project like that for 20 years WTF some guys have all the Luck lol of course if I had the cash It would help lol thanks from Sean Benware in Athens Vermont

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

The stuff is out there. You just have to network and spend a lot of time hunting to find good ones like this. Thanks for watching Sean. -Matt/ITG

@frankierutherford1888 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing. Subscribed

@TERRY-td8lk 4 жыл бұрын

It would make somebody a nice Hot Rod or Custom. Not that many 39' Mercs out there. Thanks for filming it...........

@robertpradella6550 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car!

@thomasaschenberg9809 4 жыл бұрын

Nice find. Build it the way you want 😄😄

@suzantonn1188 5 жыл бұрын

Hey just stumbled on your channel. I can just hear guys hootin' and hollerin' about all the stuff you saw! I bet a car club could be a big help to that owner. First pick might be all that's needed to get that place cleaned up.

@672egalaxie6 5 жыл бұрын

Really cool find! That radical channel look, while not my favorite was a sort of East Coast early custom look-a la Cord 810- no skirts, running boards and a deep channel job often accompanied by a chopped top(if you could $wing it lol). I think your mission is clear-finish that Merc! lol Thanks fer takin us along- Really enjoyed your GNRS road trip, especially the Chop-It drive by. Although I didn't know Gary, he was an acquaintance that ran in the same circle of early hot rod/kustom guys. He was a Long Island guy back then(80's-90's), and was always amazed at his talent and the stuff he was turning out. And the time he was turning out trad kustoms when everyone else was doing pro street and gaudy graphics, this guy was blowing our minds. I'm glad to see it still thriving through his family. Thanks fer takin' us along....

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

I only knew Gary for a handful of years before he passed but we connected quickly because the east coast thing. His wife’s grew up in the Lehigh Valley near me and we always talked about his memories of visiting family down here. He always had the most wild stories of stuff he was doing then. I’ve stayed in touch with his sons and Nick is a chip off the ol’ block and is customizing and keeping the dream alive! Thanks for watching and following along! -Matt/ITG

@yournamehere6365 5 жыл бұрын

The designer of the square side Chevy's also designed shoe boxes!

@LoveLife-kt5rf 5 жыл бұрын

Such a beauty

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s definitely a timeless car! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@adunrelife3279 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, wonderpul car .... This channel very inspiring me. Thank"s. 👍

@ndeep45 4 жыл бұрын

Dude thanks . East coast huh. Awesome to see I like learning about the early styles of Rodding it's just history that's beginning to fade away over time. It's funny when something gets in your blood it's in there for life. I had always loved going to junkyards when I was a kid and barn finds were always bitchin to go do! Take care

@normansuttorp2154 3 жыл бұрын

That car would be a cool rebuild.

@ibfgarage9365 4 жыл бұрын

Man, your garage looks awesome.....great video as well 👍

@kemjones9911 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Glad to see another 39 Merc come out of the woodwork .I found the remains of a 39 convertible (all 4 fenders bobbed ,no interior and no engine ) back in 63 and was purchased for $ 25.00 . It is now fully restored back to original . The body no vis 11 C 94 interpreted as November 1938 Canadian 94th unit built making it one of the earliest Merc built. It will be interesting to see how this one turns out . Kem

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! Glad to hear you saved it! Thanks for sharing! -Matt/ITG

@kw535075 5 жыл бұрын

I love these type of video's!

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! We’re trying to do more! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@simonstovebolt 5 жыл бұрын

Now that is a beautiful shaped coupe

@PALM311 4 жыл бұрын

I believe, and this is coming from experience that that old Coupe was going to be a stockcar. That shock sideways in the rear was for going hard into the turns. I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure that's what it was going to be. Great vids,great channel!

@jamiecampbell3068 5 жыл бұрын

Matt. That thing is killer. Channelled, yes !!

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Yea I love it channeled! Old school cool! -Matt/ITG

@Statimtek 4 жыл бұрын

Matt, I have been binge watching your videos while sheltering in place during the COVID 19 pandemic. Just wanted to say that not only do I find the content super interesting, I love the music you use to go along with it . I subscribed after watching one or two of your videos and always look forward to what you will send our way next. Cheers

@IronTrapGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for for subscribing and watching! Stay safe and healthy!

@Racemojo 5 жыл бұрын

You never disappoint with your adventures lol. Love that oil oil can, I always enjoy seeing the little things you always pull out of places as well as the big stuff! Matt-MojoRacing

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man we’re definitely having fun! Thanks for watching! -Matt/ITG

@Wolfzoalsik 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely car, butchered or crafted it doesn't matter...it needs to get back on the road for the people to enjoy the best Mercury coupe in existence! I have a 51 merc flathead to power this piece of history once again. Bart

@nosnerd1967 5 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Shop is full !

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s packed! -Matt/ITG

@robertpradella6550 5 жыл бұрын

Love the music!

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! -Matt/ITG

@gerrymilidantri6457 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your field trips Matt.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Gerry! -Matt/ITG

@CR7659 5 жыл бұрын

I like that car. Be neat to just put it together and finish it off as the builder intended. Everyone loves old school until they see how it was done, then they run away screaming, but it doesn't bother me.

@IronTrapGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is the reality of a DIY custom car in the early days. It can be saved and at least all of the sins are visible and not hidden under a shiny paint job. -Matt/ITG

@Kingcobra19801980 5 жыл бұрын

How much for the heads