Iron Trap Garage Podcast

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about what they feel are "subgenres" in the collecting side of the old car hobby. They discuss some of the collections we have bought that are filled with a very specific type of item, and what subgenres Matt seems to focus on. 

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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/

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a little slice of heaven they were able to pick, the Joe Koch Estate. Joe was the "local legend" in the Ocean City, NJ area and had a shop filled with all of the best stuff. Thankfully we were able to purchase so great parts for our personal cars and Matt's collection!

Hometown Hot Rod Heroes - Joe Koch "The Wizard" - https://youtu.be/i_cZwRbLoFw

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/

Matt sat down with Hemmings Creative Director Dan Stoner last week to chat about hot rods. Dan started Garage Magazine and Autocult Magazine before working for Hemmings in 2012. It was great sitting down with Dan to chat about Hot Rods, Hemmings and his early years in the California hot rod culture!!

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/

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a topic that seems to happen quite often, hobby burnout. Matt seems to go through it quite often every season when dealing with project cars having issues, running out of fuel, and an endless amount of car events every weekend. How do you combat burnout in your hobby?

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/

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their 2026 Spring Carlisle, They cover the parts they bought, some of their favorite things they saw, and the overall attendance. 

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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/

Mike sits down with his grandfather Vince & his childhood friend Don. Vince & Don were in a car club called Custom Rods in the East Greenville, PA area. The club owned/raced a front engine dragster at Vargo & Lancaster Dragway. Mike has been on the hunt for one of the old dragsters to possibly own one day!!

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/

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how their shopping tactics have changed over the years. Swap meets have become more about visiting friends that we only get to see at these larger swap meets, and less frantic shopping.

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/

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about growing your hot rod family or group of friends. Keeping the old car hobby alive in your area is important and is easier with a good group of friends!!

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/

Matt sits down with Mike to talk about Gene Winfield and the memories of the time spent together. Gene did a bunch of collaborations with Eastwood including debuting a new build a sema, metal shaping demos, and a bunch of How To videos for YouTube. Matt was also able to spend some 1 on 1 time with Gene where he was able to talk about the early days of hot rodding and custom work. If you have any fond memories of Gene, please be sure to leave a comment below!!

The ITG crew was able to spend some time with Gene at his compound in early 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcdznhwu3Ww&t=928s

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/

Matt and Mike sit down to talk through building a hot rod on a specific  budget!  They cover 3 realistic budgets that will get anyone into a great hot rod. Please leave a comment with your personal experience on building a hot rod on budget!!

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/