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A podcast dedicated to celebrating America’s long history with hot rod and custom cars.

Iron and Steele


    • Mar 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Iron and Steele podcast

    T for Texas & A for Model A

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 37:05


    Henry Beecher's story of building his very first hot rod! Original story on ironandsteele.com

    Eagle Field Dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 41:26


    A great story from Justin Gold about Eagle Field, a magical place for nostalgia drag racing fans! Original story on ironandsteele.com

    “A” Drive Through Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 48:41


    A great story sent in by Chris Kiernan about a hot rod road trip through Utah. Original story on ironandsteele.com

    Amelia Island Concours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 49:00


    Another great story from Gram Spina about an unforgettable trip to the upper crust, with a hot rod twist. Original story at IRONANDSTEELE.COM

    original amelia island concours
    The Smell Of A Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 39:10


    Story submitted by Danny Fedon- a reminder that something as simple as a smell can trigger a cherished hot rod memory.

    Picking In The Neighborhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 28:38


    A friendly reminder that you never know what your neighbors might have hiding in their barn!

    THE BIAS PLY DRAGS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 37:44


    A little intro to what will hopefully be an annual hot rod event, The Bias Ply Drags in Perris, California.

    Bill-Kinda Gruff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 45:35


    A story about an old drag racer, a missed opportunity and a life well-lived. Original story with dozens of photos on ironandsteele.com

    The Night The Lights Went Out In Kanab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 33:51


    An AWESOME story about a quirky night in a little town in Nowhere-Utah. Written by Ben Radatz. Original article on ironandsteele.com

    All Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 31:04


    This week we catch up on some of the Q&A questions/topics that I haven't had a chance to get to. There's some good ones!

    Mom's ‘Vette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 36:11


    A fantastic story sent through by Jim Krom about his late mother's Corvette-and her success at the racetrack! Original story on ironandsteele.com

    The Pony In Pendleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 45:27


    Another great story written by Dale Matthews from his book, “Every Deal's Different.” In this one, the only thing between him and a 5k original mile ‘67 Mustang is a tiny little grey poodle….

    The Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 26:56


    A story sent in by listener Ryan Gilmore about an epic 5200 mile road trip chock-full of hot rod parts-pickin' along the way. Original story and photos on ironandsteele.com

    Always The Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 38:13


    No matter what anyone tells you, it's always at least a *little* bit about the money when it comes to old cars.

    Will It Float / Sleeping Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 65:21


    Two GREAT stories from Dale Matthews, a lifetime classic car dealer and fantastic story teller.

    Two'fer: “Hot Rod Crazy” and “Sacrifice”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 42:17


    A couple of great stories sent in by Gram Spina and Brian Nunez, both offering a little insight into the many elements that make up our hot rod hobby.

    Minnie The Moocher!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 40:56


    A quirky story sent in by Niamh Smith about her adventures in an unusual little car with an equally unusual name!

    minnie the moocher
    Do You Want This Hobby To Live?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 38:31


    Just a rant. Love old cars? Don't be a dick!

    A Blast At Bonneville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 36:00


    Another GREAT listener story sent in by Brian Schaub! In this episode Brian takes us along on a hell-ride of a journey from Phoenix to Bonneville and back in 110 degree heat in an open-top roadster!

    The Car To Die For - A Dale Matthews story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 49:54


    Another great story from Dale Matthews' book, “Every Deal's Different.” This is the tale of a dusty old Lincoln and it's ties to a 1930's murder mystery.

    Pure Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 34:36


    Some cars just flat out shit and GET. This 1955 Chevy, powered by a built LS2 is one of those cars. It is violent. It is pure violence.

    All Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 39:42


    Just a quickie 40-minute Q&A!

    He Slept With An Airplane!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 49:52


    Another great story written by Dale Matthews, a classic car dealer, fantastic story teller, and all around great guy. This is the tale of a guy that looked like he couldn't afford lunch, but in actuality could buy whatever he wanted. And for years he did just that, from Dale Matthews. Give it a listen!!!

    Who's Buying These $15k Model A's??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 37:45


    I couldn't help but notice this trend of massive asking prices on just average Model A Fords. Who's actually buying these things?

    Rodney The Roadster - A Dale Matthews Story.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 54:23


    Anyone involved in the classic car scene in the PNW in any way shape or form is familiar with the name Dale Matthews. Over the last several decades, Dale has sold thousands of cars. And out of all those cars, “the one,” is a 1936 Ford Roadster named Rodney. This is its story.

    Bella!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 36:17


    A story about adversity, overcoming unbelievable circumstances, beating the odds, and a reminder of how amazing the people involved in the hot rod community really are. And somewhere along the way, a 13 year-old girl gets a ‘32 Ford Roadster. What else could you ask for??? Original story and photos at IRONANDSTEELE.COM

    original ford roadster
    Clyde Wooten's 58 Pontiac / Hagerty review.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 53:40


    In this episode I talk about my friend Clyde's custom Pontiac currently being offered by his widow, Marisa. This was an earth-shattering car when it debuted in 2014 and has not been seen out since. It could now be yours. Original article and photos on IRONANDSTEELE.COM - I also give a review of Hagerty insurance and answer some Q&A.

    Hot Rod Thrills In Brazil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 34:17


    There are die-hard hot rodders all over the world, Brazil is no exception! This story from Joe Poletto tells how he became interested (obsessed) with this hobby! Original article and photos on IRONANDSTEELE.COM

    What The Doctor Ordered

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 31:08


    A great story about a custom hot rod 1955 Chevy bought and built by a successful guy wanting to replace the one he had as a teenager. Original story and beautiful Trent Sherrill photos on IRONANDSTEELE.COM

    Hot Rod Of Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 42:55


    An incredible first hand story written by Wes Selvidge, the original builder of a Model A Coupe now owned by Sean Clason. Listen to the story of two brothers building the car of their dreams in the 1950's! Original article and photos on IRONANDSTEELE.COM

    History Lost (and found)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 29:13


    A story sent in by Sean Clason about his bitchin Model A Coupe built in the late 1950's - part one of two! Original article on ironandsteele.com

    “Sometimes they really do come back!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 40:09


    A great story sent in by Thomas Marshman about how a little dedication and hard work can transform just about any car into a killer hot rod!

    The $9k 1936 Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 33:54


    This is a great listener-story sent in by Houston Percival about how he converted $9k into a beautiful 1936 Ford!

    Twofer - “Grandpa's'40” & “Cherry”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 45:48


    This week we tell two stories: One from Taylor Saia about reuniting with a ‘40 Ford pickup she spent her childhood with, the other from Will Pyle about his beautiful 1966 Ford F100.

    grandpa twofer ford f100
    The Most Expensive Bumpers Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 51:20


    All I wanted were the bumpers! The story of how some ‘41 Ford bumpers led to a 32 Ford Coupe purchase.

    The Nighthawk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 36:26


    This is a wonderful story of history and hot rodding coming together through the build of a 1933 Ford Coupe, a tribute to Nick Saia's great grandfather, a record setting pilot who passed away too soon.

    Happy birthday, JOHN VOTTA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 36:28


    This is a great story about a Swiss hot rodder named John Votta, as told by his girlfriend, Manon.

    swiss happy birthday john
    Ignorance Is Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 38:43


    Another great story from listener, Brian Nunez! Brian dives into his 1932 Ford Roadster build and the lessons he's learned along the way.

    ignorance is bliss ford roadster
    Every Trip Has A Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 31:54


    This is a story sent in by Mark Colby, written by his 11 year old son, Carter! Every Trip Has A Mission is Carter's tale of his parents' quest to find a long-lost 1934 Chevy Panel Delivery that they had loved since they themselves were kids. Spoiler alert, they find it!

    Collecting Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 32:28


    A story about a strange ritual a lot of us take part in: Piling up collections of tools from long-dead loved ones and strangers alike. Can we help ourselves? Apparently not.

    His name was Wes Oster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 30:43


    A fantastic story sent to me by Brian Littlefield about his late friend, Wes Oster and the journey he took with his beloved 1956 Ford F100.

    oster ford f100
    “The Best Burger Ever”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 31:59


    A quick reader story sent in by listener, Brian Nuñez about a cherished childhood memory in his dad's 1967 Chevrolet pickup.

    Adventures Of A Long Range Bomber - A listener story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 26:53


    This is the story of “ Hot Rod Ed “ a die-hard hot rodder with almost 75k miles (and counting) on his Model A Coupe!

    A Nod To Man's Best Friend / long Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 31:47


    In this episode, we talk about the relationship between humans, dogs, and hot rods. What could be better?? We also catch up on some Q&A finally and answer the question, “Is print dead?”

    Listener story 1 - Brian Schaub

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 24:41


    Brian Schaub was nice enough to send in a story he had written about an amazing road trip where he and his friends encountered an unexpected snow storm, and kept going! Hot rodding at its finest.

    East Bay Speed and Custom - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 26:25


    A detailed look into what made premier hot rod shop, East Bay Speed and Custom, a reality.

    East Bay Speed and Custom- Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 28:19


    The first in a two-part series about East Bay Speed and Custom. This episode focuses on my introduction to Brandon Flaner and his shop, which has turned out to be our hobby's preeminent destination for traditional hot rod and custom cars.

    John Joyo's 1932 Ford Roadster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 30:34


    The story of John Joyo, co-founder of Austin Speed Shop, and his hot rod 1932 Ford Roadster.

    joy o ford roadster
    In his own words: Mr. Model T

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 34:06


    This is the story of Clayton Paddison's pre-war hot rod Model T Roadster, told by the man himself! “in his own words” details how this car came to be and some of the adventures that have ensued so far!

    Making Street Neat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 25:49


    In this episode I make a case for exploring the option of finding/buying an old street rod and converting it to a more traditional-looking car. Original article on IRONANDSTEELE.COM

    Inventing History

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 24:11


    Have we run out of actual historical cars to discover? Now we're just inventing history and manufacturing provenance out of the ether? Listen and decide for yourself.

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