Iron Trap Garage Podcast

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What Are We Shopping For At Carlisle & Hershey Sep 21, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their want list for 2025 Fall Carlisle & Hershey swap meets. They also talk through some of the items they will be taking to sell. Be sure to stop at their booths at both shows. Carlisle spaces are N3-N6 and Hershey spaces are C4T-25-27. See you there!!

Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com
Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw
- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/irontrap
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Iron Trap Garage
PO Box 6
New Berlinville, PA
19545
Matt's Instagram - @irontrap - https://www.instagram.com/irontrap/
Mike's Instagram - @mhammsteak - https://www.instagram.com/mhammsteak/
Iron Trap Parts Instagram - @irontrapfinds - https://www.instagram.com/irontrapfinds/
Iron Trap eBay - https://www.ebay.com/usr/irontrapgarage/
Email us - irontrapgarage@gmail.com

Matt’s Epic 2020 Pacific Northwest Adventure Sep 14, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to relieve Matt's crazy trip to the Pacific Northwest in 2020. Matt went on this trip solo and made 7-8 stops at some amazing collections and bought a few pallets of great parts!!

How To Successfully Plan Out A Car Project & Be Productive!! Sep 07, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to share their thoughts and process on how to successfully plan a car project. When going through alot of these estates, or buying abandoned projects we get to see the shortcomings in the planning process of their projects. We are by no means perfect or experts in planning out a project, but we have a fairly solid process we used the last few years!!

One Of The Largest Estate Auctions Ever - Mark Smith Collection Aug 31, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of the largest estate auctions that we will see in our lifetime, The Mark Smith Collection. The auction that is being discussed in this episode was a huge 3 day auction that was only cars and parts. There were 3-5 more auctions with advertising, high end cars and antiques! What a crazy experience!!

Mark Smith Auction - https://youtu.be/xfS8ioBw0v0

Unloading Video - https://youtu.be/aMsz2hdGR_g

How To Make Your Hobby Your Career & Do What You Love Aug 24, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down and share their journeys from working "normal" jobs in the corporate and blue collar fields and the steps need to get where they are today. Hopefully this podcast helps anyone that is struggling at their current job and has been looking for a way to do what they love.

How Do We Prepare For Fall Carlisle and Hershey Swap Meets Aug 17, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how they prepare for Fall Carlisle and Hershey as seller and buyers. Be sure to stop by our booths this fall and buy some parts or even a T-shirt!!
Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com
Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw
- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/irontrap
Wanna send us something?
Iron Trap Garage
PO Box 6
New Berlinville, PA
19545
Matt's Instagram - @irontrap - https://www.instagram.com/irontrap/
Mike's Instagram - @mhammsteak - https://www.instagram.com/mhammsteak/
Iron Trap Parts Instagram - @irontrapfinds - https://www.instagram.com/irontrapfinds/
Iron Trap eBay - https://www.ebay.com/usr/irontrapgarage/
Email us - irontrapgarage@gmail.com

When Do We Decide A Project Is Good “Enough” - Project Creep Aug 10, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to discuss Project Creep and how we deal with finishing off projects to get them on the road. Matt is currently dealing with this current topic while finishing up the Mercury for this round of modifications.

Should Hot Rods Have Perfect Paint Jobs??? Aug 03, 2025

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Matt and Mike answer a viewer submitted question on today's podcast! Lars asked us to discuss different types of paint jobs and the levels of finish. Matt and Mike talk about the styles of paint finishes over the years and the trends through the years of hot rodding!!

Top 5 Affordable Pre-1960 Fords Jul 27, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about some very affordable Fords, including a few in the 1950s!! We start in the Model T era, and cover some very cheap options for Hot Rods and Customs!

Where Do We Find Inspiration For Hot Rods & Customs Jul 20, 2025

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Matt and Mike sit down to discuss all of the places we look for inspiration, and you would be surprised where we look!!!

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