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Category Archive: HISTORIC, Project Cars, Videos

The Iron Trap Podcast Takes A Look At A Snap Shot Of Hot Rod History – Checking Out 1948 And 1949 Hot Rod Magazine

Hot rodding history is incredibly cool, not only because it has lead us to the hot rodding world we know and love today, but also because history tends to repeat itself. Whether you are talking about...

FREIBURGER BOUGHT STUBBY BOB FROM ROADKILL! Yes, the Wheelie Truck is His! So Much Fun Stuff To Come With This Thing!

Stubby Bob, arguably one of the more memorable Roadkill project vehicles. This one did a giant wheelie thanks to the blown Chevrolet sitting over the REAR tires. It was nothing if not awesomely...

Look At This Insanely Huge Haul Of Parts And Cars!!! Iron Trap Buys An Entire Oklahoma Early Ford And Chevy Collection And It Is Massive!

Wow. And by wow I mean, wow, wow,  WOW!!! They are back at it as always, on the road picking up parts, cars, memorabilia, and more, at places we’ve probably driven by on multiple occasions and...

Auction Preview! Farmstead FULL of Classic Cars! Lincolns, Chevy’s, approx. 40 VEHICLES! April 11

Check out the preview video below, and use the link to go to the auction page and bid online Friday! If you find something you like, make sure to be ready to bid. Our friend Chad Ehrlich is giving us...

This $700 1978 Ford F250 4X4 Is Getting A Budget Friendly Transformation! What Does Mortske Have In Store For This Thing?

Sometimes I wonder where Mortske finds some of these projects and cheap finds, but I always appreciate the fun stuff that he does with them after. This F250 4×4 is a great example of how cool a...

Rebeldryver’s 1976 El Camino Has Got Some Ugly Oxidized Paint. How Can He Fix It For Cheap?

If I had a quarter for every car I’ve ever owned with shiny paint, I’d have $1.61. If I had a quarter for every car I have owned with NOT shiny paint, I’d have enough for a steak...

Newbern Got A First Gen Camaro, And A Rad Old Race Car Hauler To Haul It Home With! What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Newbern and I have been friends for a few years, but until seeing this video I had no idea that he had never owned a First Gen Camaro before. I know that everyone hasn’t owned a first gen...

Flying Sparks Garage Diesel Mercedes Adventures! Will This Thing Survive An 800 Mile Roadtrip From Texas To Colorado?

Road Trip! As someone who has, on multiple occasions, headed off cross country in a car or truck that has zero miles on them, I can tell you that there is some anxiety that goes along with the...

Metal Fabrication Video: Here’s Part 3 Of Bellos Kustoms Top Chop On A 1950 Merc. Watch The Step By Step Process.

We love the projects that Mike Bellos works on, and this one here is no different. This is a multi part series on chopping the top of this cool 1950 Mercury. We’ve got Part 3 below, and if you...

Dave Chappelle’s Off-Road Games Jeep Project Starts Right Here. @MattsOffRoadRecovery‬ Off-Road Games Competition Starts Now!!

Dave was invited to compete in the Matt’s OffRoad Recovery Off-Road Games, where building a rig on the cheap and going up against a bunch of others who are doing the same will results in many...

The Charger, Part 11: Preparing The Nest For The New Arrival

It has been eight months since I last wrote about the ’76 Charger, and last time, the news wasn’t that great. After two stops on Power Tour 2024, the 360 in the car, the original block to...

MotorTrend Couldn’t Stop Tony from Buying What Some Might Say Is The Best Car From Hot Rod Garage’s Illustrious History

Is Bonemaro the baddest car the Hot Rod Garage ever built? Some folks say so, especially since it has only gotten better since it’s initial 10’s for $10,000 build. This was one of...

TIJUANA TO TACOMA PART 2: Will The Suburban SURVIVE THE MOUNTAINS? Gem Mining, Worlds Largest Tree and MORE! Part 2/3

Family road trips are what cars used to be about. In the days of our favorite cars and trucks, Americans did road trip family vacations. People don’t do that much anymore. But that’s exactly what...

The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 2 – Building a 3WD Trike with Two Motors! What Could Possibly Go Wrong Here?

We shared Part 1 of this build and everyone was talking about it. This is a full on project that is not for the weak of heart. This is going to be something truly special. Part 2 is below, and if you...