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Taking The 1939 Mercury "Jersey Devil" For Its First Test Drive!!!
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Күн бұрынThe "Jersey Devil" has a great running flathead, and a brand new dual exhaust, it's time to refresh the brakes and take it for a spin! Steve works on going through the braking system that was actually recently replaced before the car sat. New wheel cylinders, a master cylinder and some rubber hoses and the braking system is good as new. Matt works on installing some new wide whites, and killer single bar flipper caps. Once back on the ground, Matt and Steve take it around the block for its maiden voyage!! A few more small projects to wrap up and we have ourselves a new daily driver!!
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@stevemonkey6666 2 жыл бұрын
This is what it's all about! I would love to be cruising in this car. It looks great, it's stance is great and it sounds absolutely fantastic.
@dougmiller9198 2 жыл бұрын
😍🥰😍
@oldtown6240 2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine just how satisfying it must have been to have the Mercury so drivable. Good work!
@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Great look. Love the hubcaps. And Matt's skill at mounting tires with tubes. That's a lost art
@johna1160 2 жыл бұрын
Mounting tires is a lost art? I must be watching the wrong movie.
@gordonstroup882 2 жыл бұрын
@John A be nice John, ha haa ha ha😆
@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 2 жыл бұрын
@@johna1160 allow me to clarify, I meant mounting tires with tubes. That's what I get for trying to type with a smarty pants phone, and only 1 cup of coffee
@slowshop 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I just poured a cup of coffee. ☕️
@radtek2 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds great! That was the look in the late 40's and 50's. Oh the tire replacement brought back some memories for this old dog. Starting in 1959 at 14 years old I worked for my dad who had a service station and 2 bay garage. My first chores were to pump gas and fix tires. We had and old Manual tire machine! What a pain that thing was. Breaking down tires patching the tubes maybe throwing in a boot in to keep the tube from sticking out of the sidewall for 1 dollar a tire!
@kentmckean6795 2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to put drain holes in the exhaust pipes! Usually one 1/8" hole before and one after the rear axle on each side.
@scottbourret1190 2 жыл бұрын
Love it, always happy to see these survivors on the road. There's nothing like the experience of being behind the wheel in one of our classic cars. The new stuff is ok, but I've never asked for nor wanted any of the tech they're coercing us the purchase today. I appreciate seeing the work you're doing to keep these cars alive and running.
@robertrohr3990 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool to see and hear this fine old car back on the road again.
@reneprovencher8395 2 жыл бұрын
Man I love the sound and looks of that “OLD MERC”! Nice job guys. The body to me is premo!!!!
@raylund2036 2 жыл бұрын
Way cool My first driving car was a 1939 Merc Tudor that I bought from the original owner in NOV 1956 for $ 50 with 28,000 miles as he had ordered and received a new 1957 Chevy 210 Tudor I thought I was hot shit at 16
@jackphilly338 2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys great job on the Merc everything looks great but I think one leaf spring back in the rear would let is stand a little better. 👍👍
@ruongluesteve 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it looked like it was dragging it's ass a bit.
@snoopu2601 2 жыл бұрын
I notice that when he took off yes he might have to do something with the leaf spring's. I saw another video a guy did that with his 1953 Chevy leafs.
@f82man 2 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of my '40 Merc convertible. It had an 8BA flathead out of a truck and produced great sound.
@grandudetonesnob7107 2 жыл бұрын
She's got the slow n' low stance, just right for a Merc! Although I think the engine sounds wicked, I'm still Feelin' some smitty's on this one.
@davehefterich3760 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe some Porters? What do you think an X pipe would do?
@frankjones4094 2 жыл бұрын
Right. Smitty's, Porters, or packs for the rap when you shift and back it down.
@foxyloon 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. As much as I love the sound, it's just a tad too obnoxious for this car.
@redhotrod3852 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Merc! Great to see it running, just in time for spring/summer.
@ronwood7040 2 жыл бұрын
I think this could be dads daily till the other car is on the road. As a dad I would drive this. Love the look and tires. Ron
@MrGixxer1300r 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I wouldn't put my dad in a car with the suspension all bottomed, and no mufflers. While that works good for a 16 year old driving a civic. older people really understand that a car needs to be a pleasure to drive, and a drive has to be more than a mile or two.
@terryeustice5399 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. Maybe the carburetor needs some tuning. Or timing. Loved seeing it running and driving. Thank you for sharing your first drive.
@michaelguinn5736 2 жыл бұрын
Morning Matt, Mike & Steve, another garaged stored car seeing the light of day!! Great looking Merc!! Be safe!! God Bless!!
@javierdenardo2607 2 жыл бұрын
It's like the car sat waitng for its turn to be customized. And the world turned. And it almost looked like it would be forgotten for 100 years. And now, it's alive again, in the manner it should be customized. Great job guys, keep that stock look
@newagaingospel 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great going down the road even though the rear is a little too low for my taste. But looks awsome..
@Fransais 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah unless it's a race car I prefer a moderate ride height on vehicles. Doesn't need to be slammed to the ground lol
@frankschwartz7405 2 жыл бұрын
@@Fransais Yes it does.
@dougmiller9198 2 жыл бұрын
Agree too low. Looks unstable. Droopy.
@williammcgovern4563 2 жыл бұрын
Matt,you've done a great job! My father in law, the second owner ofthis car would be pleased. Thanks! Bill
@jdaug 2 жыл бұрын
Car sounds and looks great. I could swear I saw a devil's image reflection off of the rear quarter panel nodding in approval. Could have been the neon reflecting, but probably not... Would be a sweet sticker to put on there though.
@vayabroder729 2 жыл бұрын
This car turned out so awesome; looks and works great. And it hasn’t been cleaned up yet! So sweet!
@BarnacleBilltheSailor 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE that '39 Merc. Thanks for fixing it up for me, I'll pop around and collect it next week after you've cleaned it up a bit.
@r1lark 2 жыл бұрын
Love the wide 5 pattern wheels. Suggestion, leave the hubcaps off for that 'street racer' look. 🙂 And maybe put the front end a little lower, or raise the back end slightly.
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
It isn’t a street racer. It’s a 40’s style custom. This is the look for that style.
@kevinkenyon7045 2 жыл бұрын
Matt the Merc looks and sounds great! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
@lawrencejankowski9681 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a good hopped up flathead with an opened up dual exhaust! Bravo@
@iamrichrocker 2 жыл бұрын
ever since Mike and Steve came on full time projects and jobs are flowing a long nicely..and Matt seems calmer and happier..Tres Hombres..kicking ass..
@gordonstroup882 2 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy for you Matt. The Merc looks purdy darn good going down the road. I'm also glad that you have Steve there helping you. Steve, you're a good man to have around. Mike, we're you there the whole time? Naw, it was much to quiet, haha. Anyway, great work and as always, a great show! Thank you, Iron Trap Garage, for some Sunday fun and laughter. God bless you and yours my friend, and the whole gang too.
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davidjenkins1958 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds FANTASTIC !!!!! . These last 2 videos were the first I was notified about in over a year, usually I would just go in on Sundays and look and see what’s new. Great job Matt & crew.
@chrishay8385 2 жыл бұрын
Great sounding flathead,you chaps nailed it Going to make a lovely cruiser that car
@johndonlon1611 2 жыл бұрын
The Jersey Devil is in the details. Here you go from doing all these complicated restorations and rebuilds to performing the mundane of brake and wheel service. Terrific video as always.
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! It’s the beauty of having so many projects!
@edwardcurtis2709 2 жыл бұрын
outstanding, runs great, sounds great. wheels and tires look super, body is terrific, only down side is rear sits a little low, makes tires sit too high in the fender. when I was a teen I worked for a man who had me get his 'Merc running after sitting in the garage for 15 years. tried to buy it from him but gave it to his daughter, my loss, keep up the work and the videos.
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
That’s the look we want with the rear down.
@sallybrokaw6124 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Merc! A little tunin' and she will be a cruise machine. AL B.
@robertjean659 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds killer. Whitewalls definitely finishes it off. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
@alterexistence483 2 жыл бұрын
Man that sounds FN amazing!!! I have the biggest smile, thank you fellas
@fredwicker5400 2 жыл бұрын
Flatheads are so cool. Good job bringing the Mercury back to life.
@robertduncan7457 2 жыл бұрын
I love it looks good with white walls
@pinwizz69 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Sunday afternoon fix of Matt and Steve getting the New Jersey Devil much closer to road worthy. It's gonna be a great ride soon.
@SpeedKing49 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds great guys. Awesome car, love the whitewalls on it.
@slowshop 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! The WW's fits perfectly
@randomyank7777 2 жыл бұрын
It looks & sounds Great ! I'm sure with some more driving , it will get dialed in just right . The tires really make it all "pop" !
@williamworden3597 2 жыл бұрын
Matt...you should find one of those power bleeders out of the 50s. It's a pot with 2 chambers. You fill the top with fluid and then pressurize the bottom. There is a badder separating the 2. You put an adapter on the master cylinder with a hose from the pot to the MC. The air pushes the fluid throughout the system expelling the air. My buddy and I worked nearly half a day trying to "get pedal" on my 69 GP with no success. Borrowed my friend Cary's (remember him) pot and it worked almost immediately. 😁
@danesderelicts 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride! East coast representing!!
@rallycatgarageharvey1135 2 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds great. Love the name Jersey Devil lol .
@Horacio-Lorenzo 2 жыл бұрын
Hello guys, beautiful car, very good work, I congratulate you.I send you a big hug and blessings to all from Buenos Aires Argentina take care of yourselves 🍻
@benchildress4309 2 жыл бұрын
I like the tail lights on this.
@aprilthaxton1590 2 жыл бұрын
Love Love Love that car!!! What a great job you all did! 👏👏👏
@gregl1824 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds great. All its missing is some little fuzzy pompoms . 😉
@mattskustomkreations 2 жыл бұрын
Whether it’s the custom rear fenders creates an optical illusion or the front suspension is too high, I sooo want to raise the back or lower the front. Great team effort, though.
@richardmarino5658 2 жыл бұрын
I love this car. Yes, the "Jersey Devil" lives. Nice job. Rich/NJ
@screwthecrewofpoliticians8921 2 жыл бұрын
The Merc is absolutely beautiful. One hell of a job, even though it only needed a lot of love.
@barrynardone4826 2 жыл бұрын
I love old Mercuries, as a child; my mom had a 47 sedan. 2 door that we 4 kids learned to drive on; my brother wanted so bad to hot rod it bu mom and dad said no; we lived in Devon. By the horse show grounds and serviced all of our cars at Devon Sunoco. walt Althouse was the owner at tat time. (1950-1956) Dad bought the Mercury in 1953 for mom at a used car dealer in West Philadelphia. Dad bought new Studebakers every 2 years since he traveled a lot for work, mom was a stay at home mom with 4 kids and needed the Merc for shopping etc. there was a speed shop in Berwyn. (hanks speed shop) and my brother and me use to hang out there and dream about all the parts we needed to hop up the Merc. There was also a junk yard in Paoli( slims ) we used to look around every couple weeks to see if there were any junked model A or model T fords we oiled get cheap
@motorv8N 2 жыл бұрын
Love that Mercury music. Congrats on the road test gents!
@tomollie 2 жыл бұрын
the neighbors must love you guys
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Why? Car isn’t any louder than the lifted diesel trucks or 3” exhaust mustangs or sport bikes straight piped or or or…
@tomollie 2 жыл бұрын
@@IronTrapGarage because you guys are always working on COOL CARS!!! DUHHHH . We need more Model A action, ITG!!
@thomasst.martin3308 2 жыл бұрын
That looks sooooo nice with the new tires. The hood even fits! You lucky sob.
@stevenkarnisky411 2 жыл бұрын
Another perfect car! Imagine driving that beauty to Niagara Falls for your honeymoon! I do think it is a hit too loud for driving around. Skirts and a visor would make it perfect!
@mikepoluk3053 2 жыл бұрын
Two thumbs Matt , love it
@Racemojo 2 жыл бұрын
Great job saving another car guys! I agree with Jack Philly back end needs to come up just a bit and it would be perfect! A good detail and just drive it and enjoy it, awesome job!! Matt- Mojo Speed Shop and Lounge
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Early custom Speed boat stance. Rear will go down more if anything.
@Racemojo 2 жыл бұрын
@@IronTrapGarage still a beautiful car either way and that engine sounds sooo good!!
@pollyskirt1 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool Mat looking sharp , the white walls are a total classic look .nice crackle to that exhaust sound.
@user-fg3cl9si5z 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful ride
@davidvansickle563 2 жыл бұрын
Jersey devil sounds & looks awesome 👏
@dennisschickling2249 2 жыл бұрын
#2 And just started to DRINKING my Coffee.
@chuckster6513 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt And the big "M" rides again ! Those wide whites really make a change in the appearance. I know it is an East coast car and the style is to ride low in the rear. But I grew up on the west coast and we liked the nose down and the tail up. But the body design of that year Mercury coupe kinda fits the current stance. That black paint should shine like a diamond after you buff it. In 1965 my factory black 46 Ford coupe polished out nice with Dupont rubbing compound and dupont white cream wax. Damn I wish I still had that car ! Thanx fur the Sunday update. Stay Warm, Be Safe & Well
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
I think your memory is skewed. This ride height was HUGE on the west coast in the 1940’s to early 50’s. Just Google “Barris 1939 Mercury” or “Barris 1940 Mercury”.
@neilschipper3741 2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos on your Channel. Old-school mechanics are very rare nowadays. Great tips and suggestions always!
@Red81Camaro 2 жыл бұрын
Old Skool COOL!!! Nice job guys
@bigmackstruckstop9213 2 жыл бұрын
I love the 1930s automobiles, trucks especially
@martintj2 2 жыл бұрын
The Merc is sounding and looking good!
@Wooley689 2 жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic old jewel.
@GiletheCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Its a beaut! Love the wide whitewalls.
@curtcooper9447 2 жыл бұрын
The old merc sounds and looks great 👍 👌 😀
@mickeybailey1108 2 жыл бұрын
The engine sounds great! I prefer the old straight sixes, but you did a good job with the flathead. Looking forward to the skirts and a wash. What a beautiful car!
@jamesogden178 2 жыл бұрын
One very cool merc !!! Well done Matt Mike n team
@garyhughes9199 2 жыл бұрын
The Merc goes down the road like a champ ! This car is a rolling time capsule.
@Dave-1277 2 жыл бұрын
Awww come on Matt, give Steve a little credit there, he helped you with that exhaust for the NJ Devil! lol great video once again ITG!!!!
@johngillman627 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, Steve looked like such a hood crusiing shotgun, I think it came up pretty damn good , I like the "Jersey Devil" name.
@adventureswithedna 2 жыл бұрын
I love the whitewalls. Putting white walls on my truck really bright the whole look together ❤️
@waynemiracle8928 2 жыл бұрын
Those tires and caps look super great! This is going to turn out to be one of your best cars? Skirts/headlight bezels will make it look over the moon! Great job everyone!
@CanadAce 2 жыл бұрын
At first, I thought it would have looked better since you were painting the wheels anyway to do them in red to offset the black car and wide whitewalls but I have to admit once I saw it the way you guys have it I realized that just dusting them back up in the original black was the right call after all.
@jimtomassetti8928 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys ...... You did a fantastic Job on the Merc. Look's sounds awesome......Thank's guys
@ralphhammond2020 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, Merc looks great , I like the stance and the sound...nice job ...Ralph
@WACRE44 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful thanks! Great fun thanks!
@dreamchasergarage690 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds fantastic ! Very well done !
@mikeslattery8715 2 жыл бұрын
Sound's absolutely like hearing History! ☝️⚡😄😁😎⚡☝️
@stephencudaback4548 2 жыл бұрын
Looking good and sound great love it cool car from steve c from state Oregon
@sherifroberts7776 2 жыл бұрын
Look amazing sounds great 👍
@johnalexander4356 2 жыл бұрын
Is guess you spotted this too, but when you were bleeding the wheel cylinder on cam, the a that cylinder was loose on the backing plate. Every time you pumped the pedal the cylinder moved quite a bit. Probably just needs the bolts retightened, but it might have bolts that are too long.
@mikeherrschaft7167 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Sounds good, Looks Good! Like a '39, '40 ford but different Really cool! Production numbers must be low on this model !
@THROTTLEPOWER 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I really like the '39 ................ 👍👍👍
@davidsearfoss2479 2 жыл бұрын
Matt, you brought the Merc back from the dead
@jimandlinsnow7002 2 жыл бұрын
Looks and sounds great. You guys are killing it.
@roundtuitracingaz132 2 жыл бұрын
10:50 Hoped you tightened the wheel cylinder before driving.
@russellmurphy4191 2 жыл бұрын
Thought I would read the comments before saying the same thing myself
@IronTrapGarage 2 жыл бұрын
Steve gets 10 lashings!
@garyjohnson4608 2 жыл бұрын
Wow !! She's beautiful !! Love the sound of that old flathead, haven't heard that sound in a long long time.
@robewalk2 2 жыл бұрын
The Merc looks and sounds great guys, good job. You should have taken a few pics in black and white or sepia to make it look like it was 1939.
@alanincardona1879 Ай бұрын
Oh boy! Half a quizzilian bucks in parts, lots of hours getting her to work. Scrunching my nose at skirts😝. Shee's looking and sounding good😊.
@haroldgetchelljr3264 2 жыл бұрын
I love that car, great work guys
@lowdollarhotrods2030 2 жыл бұрын
Love the look. Needs a good buff job and that thing will be killer
@frankschwartz7405 2 жыл бұрын
Love it as it is, plus the hidden needed tweaks. I also love the wide-fives, too bad I can't see them. (red or cream with no caps)
@glenncampbell9126 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great and sounds great.
@roberthaynes8467 2 жыл бұрын
So fine!
@andykeyes7616 2 жыл бұрын
The exhaust sounds awesome what a cool car it is.
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