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Classic_Crime_Inc · 11-04-2009, 08:57 PM

so I just saw a video of the monster garage episode of the '54 chevy they did with all the "famous" builders. I never saw the show and just now found a quick video of it finished on youtube...I did a search but found no info on this car

so I'm wondering if anyone has any pics?
where's the car now?
how much did they section, chop, channel?
what type of '54 chevy did they start out with?
any build details would be appreciated

planning for a future project and liked that car a lot

skyrodder · 11-04-2009, 09:11 PM

54 chevy 210(i think), sectioned 4 inches, chopped 4 in the front and maybe 5 in the back, Jesse still has it and there are a few pics of it on 50chevy.com

wichitaundertaker · 11-04-2009, 09:12 PM

If memory serves me correctly they cut it down a total of 12 inches. Jessie still has the car and it was a 210 post they started with.

wichitaundertaker · 11-04-2009, 09:12 PM

damn at the same time.

The37Kid · 11-04-2009, 09:16 PM

That was one of the best shows. I may have a '53 Belair next week.

LSGUN · 11-04-2009, 09:33 PM

Full episode can be seen here:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/M...evy_640883.htm

pricejap · 11-04-2009, 09:33 PM

http://www.tv.com/monster-garage/old...de_recap;recap

Von Richthofen · 11-04-2009, 09:41 PM

Found these hope it helps

dalesnyder · 11-04-2009, 10:16 PM

That was the best car show I ever saw. Man what a shop full of talent.
P.S. Wasn't that the episode when Norm Grabowski had to go to the emergency room ?

BOERNESTAGE · 11-04-2009, 10:26 PM

i just want to know why that car does not get out more , that thing is the meca 54 in my opinion, the bar that they all should be measured by. i am glad jesse still has that car it would be bitchin to see that thing at the roundup next year , come on jesse.

dawg · 11-04-2009, 10:31 PM

it needs Packard tail lights...

DRUGASM · 11-04-2009, 10:35 PM

this car made me a fan of sectioning. most of the sectioning stuff i had seen before was on "goofy" east coast style cars. this cemented for me that sectioning does have a place in the kustom world.

It must have been quite a build to have all those names and builders helping out. talk about a whos who of fabricators.

Dan · 11-04-2009, 10:37 PM

If they could make a show like that without all the b.s. drama I would love it. I seem to remember Jesse mentioning something like doing a "Norm Abrams" type of fab show. That would be awesome but I realize it would be a pretty small fan base. Oh well, a guy can dream...

southpark · 11-04-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSGUN

Full episode can be seen here:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/M...evy_640883.htm

added to favorites. thanks

TULSA · 11-04-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyrodder

Jesse still has it and there are a few pics of it on 50chevy.com

are you sure? it was at Starbirds earlier this year with a full display behind it, was it out on loan?

**oddrodgarage** · 11-04-2009, 10:47 PM

That was a great episode and was awesome to see all of that history and talent together on the build

Dragons · 11-04-2009, 10:50 PM

Great episode, but my favorite was the Model A sedan build. Except I wanted to kill the idiot faking the heart attack.

Ibanez616 · 11-04-2009, 11:05 PM

Jesse still has it. The de rosa's did all the body work and whatnot, they live a town away from me. =]

**mj40's** · 11-04-2009, 11:09 PM

One of his best shows and love the 54. I quit watching Monster Garage after Jesse crushed the cherry Anglia.

Dragons · 11-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mj40's

One of his best shows and love the 54. I quit watching Monster Garage after Jesse crushed the cherry Anglia.

I quit watching after the hot air balloon Suziki,,,,,,,, I hope you are kidding on the Anglia

The37Kid · 11-05-2009, 12:02 AM

I'd watch that. It would be interesting and educational to spend an hour long show just showing the world what one machine can do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

If they could make a show like that without all the b.s. drama I would love it. I seem to remember Jesse mentioning something like doing a "Norm Abrams" type of fab show. That would be awesome but I realize it would be a pretty small fan base. Oh well, a guy can dream...

**MEDDLER1** · 11-05-2009, 12:04 AM

Just watched it again!thanks for the link I love that car!

**skullhat** · 11-05-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalesnyder

That was the best car show I ever saw. Man what a shop full of talent.
P.S. Wasn't that the episode when Norm Grabowski had to go to the emergency room ?

that was the one.........

favorite episode as well, that car is bitchen

skull

kapnkrunch · 11-05-2009, 12:06 AM

im not a chevy guy but that is hands down one of my favorite cars of all time

southpark · 11-05-2009, 12:10 AM

one of the reasons i started building.

**GonzoSS** · 11-05-2009, 12:18 AM

Simply Inspiration!!!

JESSEJAMES · 11-05-2009, 12:19 AM

I Love this Fucker.....

Stars Aligned to build it.....

Plan on taking it to the grave with me..

I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

**Big Tony** · 11-05-2009, 12:22 AM

Dug the hell out of this build...car is tits

hotdamn · 11-05-2009, 12:23 AM

seriously, I cant think straight when I see this car..

get all swimmy headed.....

JESSEJAMES · 11-05-2009, 12:26 AM

Uno Mas.....

**GonzoSS** · 11-05-2009, 12:36 AM

I'll make you christmas tamales Jesse if you bring it to roundup next year!!!

Irish Mike · 11-05-2009, 12:38 AM

Mr. Hines still at it...impressive

90ssp · 11-05-2009, 12:40 AM

Great car Jesse...It made me doing alot of dreaming with my 54!!!

lostforawhile · 11-05-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

I Love this Fucker.....

Stars Aligned to build it.....

Plan on taking it to the grave with me..

I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

thank you for the pictures, haven't seen you on much lately, probably been really busy, My favorite episode.

Obsessedwithchop · 11-05-2009, 01:01 AM

I just had to go clean my pants out

Ian Berky · 11-05-2009, 01:15 AM

Thanx PRICEJAP for the link!!

I had never seen the episode...... F#@$%ING WOW!! So cool!! Gene is a MACHINE for sure, they're all amazing!! Would love to see the Chevy in person one day!!

51 mercules · 11-05-2009, 01:26 AM

I saw Gene Winfield at the LA Roadster show after that show aired on the build. I mentioned to him that I saw it and how cool that car was.He said he never saw show becuse he didn't have cable.

Ian Berky · 11-05-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 mercules

i saw gene winfield at the la roadster show after that show aired on the build. I mentioned to him that i saw it and how cool that car was.he said he never saw show becuse he didn't have cable.

haha!! Classic!!:d

55 1ST SERIES · 11-05-2009, 01:43 AM

Last year I stopped in to check out West Coast Choppers. I spent about 20 minutes drooling over the 54. My wife was outside waiting. She almost had to drag me back to the car.
By the way Jesse, we loved Cisco Burger!

ridgy didge · 11-05-2009, 01:50 AM

Unanimous thats a great looking car,no doubt..

lostforawhile · 11-05-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 mercules

I saw Gene Winfield at the LA Roadster show after that show aired on the build. I mentioned to him that I saw it and how cool that car was.He said he never saw show becuse he didn't have cable.

he doesn't need it, he got to be there ,the rest of us poor saps had to watch it on TV

**chuckbob** · 11-05-2009, 02:15 AM

All I can say is Jesse is the man. Cool 54, you've had the chance to rub elbows with some big names, great marketing, great bikes, nice wife, and you're on the tube a lot. I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy....... You are A OK in my book.

51Hg · 11-05-2009, 02:34 AM

Hey Jessie,
just wondering do you ever plan on adding bumpers or is it finished?

bonez · 11-05-2009, 03:00 AM

Totally love this car, one of the top episodes, maybe my favorite
but you have to admit there were quite a few very good ones.
I have a folder full of pics of it.
Here some still to be posted.
Interior is suuuuuuuuuuper nice!

bonez · 11-05-2009, 03:02 AM

Few more!

Can i double the question on the bumper?

Hooligan63 · 11-05-2009, 03:19 AM

One thin I love most about that car is the grease stains on the seats,which shows Jesse wasn't afraid to drive it.

One thing I was disappointed about when I went to pick up the girl I was dating at the time that worked in the shop is that Jesse wasn't there.I just wanted to ask if I could just sit in it,because that car was built by a collaboration of customizing legends,which I include Jesse in that as a customizing legend.Pure inspiration.

Hey Jesse,you still have that damn shark tank in the gift shop at WCC? Damn think done bit me when I was there (The tank,not the shark),haha.

90ssp · 11-05-2009, 03:24 AM

It looks like he cut the bumper down and molded it into the body. I did the same to mine without cutting the bumper down.

oldpaint · 11-05-2009, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51Hg

Hey Jessie,
just wondering do you ever plan on adding bumpers or is it finished?

There is a bumper on the back.

And yes the car is finished! Why would you even ask?
It is a work of Art. It would be like adding flowers to the Mona Lisa!

rhd · 11-05-2009, 03:37 AM

the only thing that car needs is ME!, that car is sex! you name the place next time you put it in a show and im there!

Unclee · 11-05-2009, 05:05 AM

As far as a serious builders show with no drama not having a wide audience; they'll never know because the producers don't have a clue! If you tape it they will come.

customcory · 11-05-2009, 06:41 AM

I didn't have cable when this show came out. I always wanted to see it. Thanks for posting. I could watch Bill Hines all day. You kinda get a feel what it would have been like to work with Gene, Dick Dean, you can tell its second nature to them! I met Norm at a rod run when the Henway come out, hes a really nice guy! Makes my day!

James D · 11-05-2009, 06:47 AM

That was great to finally see that show. What a cool car and some serious talent being put to work there. I can really understand how you could never sell something like that.

40FORDPU · 11-05-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragons

Great episode, but my favorite was the Model A sedan build. Except I wanted to kill the idiot faking the heart attack.

I agree, what an attention seeking no talent.

TULSA · 11-05-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TULSA

are you sure? it was at Starbirds earlier this year with a full display behind it, was it out on loan?

I was wrong, but not far off, I was thinking of this...

Nads · 11-05-2009, 09:09 AM

It's an amazing car, I would take it to the grave and beyond.

**DECKARD sr.** · 11-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

I Love this Fucker.....

Stars Aligned to build it.....

Plan on taking it to the grave with me..

I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

dude, you gotta bring that bad ass bitch to the roundup next year. if you want i'll fly out to long beach, and drive that fucker back to Tx for ya. but seriously please bring it to roundup....

50mercfan · 11-05-2009, 09:41 AM

All those legendary builders on one car, damn. Likely will never happen again. this car is very special . I missed the Caddy episode i guess. It's bad ass also.

JESSEJAMES · 11-05-2009, 09:50 AM

Dream Team
(cept my dumb ass)

RIP Dick Dean...

**El Caballo** · 11-05-2009, 09:54 AM

Righteous car.

My favorite episode goes back to Season 1, the wheel standing ambulance. I think that was probably the most fun for all involved. What say you Jesse?

hotrodjeep · 11-05-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

If they could make a show like that without all the b.s. drama I would love it. I seem to remember Jesse mentioning something like doing a "Norm Abrams" type of fab show. That would be awesome but I realize it would be a pretty small fan base. Oh well, a guy can dream...

"Remember to always were these; safty glasses." -- Norm

Maybe Jesse should talk to PBS and not a cable station.

Jeff

Xdrag48 · 11-05-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

Dream Team
(cept my dumb ass)

RIP Dick Dean...

Hands down The best Monster Garage ever!!!I know that '54 means a lot to you,as you were getting the greatest build team of car builders together..."that car is priceless" I have great respect for you,just watching you with those guys.Seeing how you had to be the student this time,and the respect you gave them.It was a great show...

Steve

NTAPHSE · 11-05-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

Dream Team
(cept my dumb ass)

RIP Dick Dean...

Dude you're sitting right there!

Love Gene's dress shoes too. Classic.

When I saw this episode I literally called and put the feelers out for my Kaiser that night. Jesse you are doing good things man, inspiring people in the right way.

sinks88 · 11-05-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

Dream Team
(cept my dumb ass)

RIP Dick Dean...

That was one of the greatest TV exp. ever!

rusty76 · 11-05-2009, 10:44 AM

Finally got to see the episode today. Cool man.

shop teacher · 11-05-2009, 10:54 AM

I tried the street fire link , I had to override the porn blocker at school to see it! The video seemed to freeze several times, so it was hard to watch. I would like to buy or if someone happens to be able to send me a DVD or video , I would really appreciate it. Kids these days dont know these guys & the impact that they have had on hot rods.
We are working on a 1935 Ford pickup and 1967 Caprice as shop projects.The metal shop teacher has a 1930 Ford he is working on , so its interesting working here.

Thanks, Bill Johnson
9701 Nicollet Ave So,
Bloominghton, MN 55420

NTAPHSE · 11-05-2009, 11:00 AM

Bill are you going to show your class?

**Big Nick** · 11-05-2009, 11:04 AM

Best episode ever! I taped it and actually just bought a new VCR so I can still watch it.

shop teacher · 11-05-2009, 11:20 AM

I show alot of Monster Garage, American Hot Rod, American Chopper, Rides and what ever I can find from Tv and net. The 54 show was by far the best hot rod show ever, but I cant find it for sale from Discovery. Thanks, Bill

HotRodFreak · 11-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Totally beautifull custom.
He still drives it.

40 HP · 11-05-2009, 11:22 AM

Love that car - I wish the video of the valets f'n with it was still up.

SHANTZ · 11-05-2009, 11:30 AM

Probably one of the best episodes IMO - It was one of the only ones without all the drama... just a bunch of car guys getting together to build a car.

**havi** · 11-05-2009, 11:34 AM

Stayed up til 2:00am watching the vid on streetfire. Awesomeness max!

gonzo · 11-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Inspirtational!
How about an East Coast version.
Possible candidates...
Dave Simard (I know he was already on once)
Ritchie Willet
Paul Gamauch

Suggestions for others?

PegLegStrick · 11-05-2009, 12:08 PM

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Jim Dieter** · 11-05-2009, 12:12 PM

I just watched it on the fire link. It worked fine for me. It was great seeing it again. Me and my kids would watch every MG when they came out, and were bummed when it left. This was by far my favorite since we were big fans of all those guys. I think this show could have kept going if they were a bit easier on Jess. They needed to take it a bit slower, have more builds like this instead of pounding it into the ground with lame ass builds and builders just to fill an episode. Even Jess looked frustrated and burnt after awhile........Now that I'm inspired, going to lay under my merc.

bigshag · 11-05-2009, 12:18 PM

man, i'll agree this had to be my favorite of monster garage. i knew every season of this show like the back of my hand. it was such a gnarly build. everytime i look at the 54 sittin' in the side yard of ours i think of this chevy and the inspiration its given me. i love it.

PBRpwrd · 11-05-2009, 12:28 PM

Definitely my favorite episode! what a slick lookin machine! also bein a mini trucker, i watched the mini truck episode...damn, that was a disaster, why the hell they started with a 4x4 ill never know

hotrod13 · 11-05-2009, 02:27 PM

I had the chance to hang out with one of your partners in crime recently in Austin....

1950ChevySuburban · 11-05-2009, 02:41 PM

We have every MG episode at home, and thats always been my favorite episode. Talk about inspiring....... DAMN!

I want to be like Bill Hines when I get older!

**KNGSZE** · 11-05-2009, 07:03 PM

anyone know what season or Dvd this one is on?

twochops · 11-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Here's the team at work.
TwoChops

meatball · 11-05-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1950ChevySuburban

We have every MG episode at home, and thats always been my favorite episode. Talk about inspiring....... DAMN!

I want to be like Bill Hines when I get older!

yeah right,I can see ya wiyh a big cigar hangon in yer Mouth,Jesse it would be good to see ya out and enjoyin drivin your stuff at events if that was possible,hell I remember people mobbin ya at sturgis(camel roadhouse) when they were filmin the first show for Discovery and that was years ago

slick39 · 11-05-2009, 08:03 PM

holy shit that's bad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**BAILEIGH INC** · 11-05-2009, 08:07 PM

Chris Rusch, the owner of RMD (our sister company who builds our tube benders) was on Monster garage back in the day. He did the flying car with Jesse.

bonez · 11-06-2009, 06:09 AM

Apparently this was by far the most inspiring episode of them all, but lets not forget
the Hot Dog Dragster, The above mentioned Carson top Cadi, the 54 Ford wagon,
ruined by Starbirds silly 20inch billet wheels, the VW drag-bug, the woody shoebox
wagon on bronco frame or something and the Semi-truck trike! That was scary crazy!
Then something i remembered just today! The Folsom 69 Impala Low!
I have it at home on my desktop, its a pic taken in a town somewhere while
cruisin laying frame and throwin sparks....kooool!
Unfortunateley all the kool shots i have home, hee are the Lowrider mag ones!

If you havent guessed yet i have'em all, most i dont care for but still entertainin.
Its my fav show togheter w/ H/H and Mad Fabs! yes i know its a diffrent
genre but who cares!

jkherd · 11-06-2009, 06:22 AM

Legends of the Hot Rodding world

dustdevil · 11-06-2009, 09:12 AM

Just wanted to say thanks for posting the link for the video so I could see the coolest 54' built. I also want to thank Jesse for getting all those legends together to build such a wicked ride! I wish there were more shows like that to show awesome builds. It seems like the network t.v. shows got overdone and we lost some cool shows. At least it gives inspiration to gear heads to see something like this. I would love to draw some of the pics on this thread. Anyway I thought it was bitch'n!!

Gizzy · 11-06-2009, 06:01 PM

Gene Winfield signed a photo of this car at the Rebel Run in for me.Hangin' proudly on my wall.Very cool car!!!!!!!!! Giz'

Lunatic · 11-06-2009, 07:08 PM

thanks for posting this thread..that was a kool episode

kustomkat · 11-06-2009, 08:32 PM

One of my favorites as well. The amount of talent in one shop at the same time is mind blowing. RIP Dick Dean

Classic_Crime_Inc · 11-06-2009, 10:01 PM

what season is this? I want to buy the DVD

Bad Bob · 11-06-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

I Love this Fucker.....

Stars Aligned to build it.....

Plan on taking it to the grave with me..

I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

Bring it to Mooneyes!!!!!

**Limey Steve** · 11-06-2009, 10:32 PM

As has been said, classic episode, KILLER KUSTOM , built by the Dream Team, Jesse requested one of our Hot Rod Columns for the build (Cheers Mate ) so I obliged & delivered it , when I got there they were in the middle of the build , Dick & Gene stopped to have a chat & were totally cool (even knew who we were !!!) Bill was too Busy slinging Lead what a master ! , man what an honor to be in the presence of & witness the masters in action, a truly treasured Memory , I still owe you one for that Jesse .

Cheers

Hooligan63 · 11-08-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBRpwrd

Definitely my favorite episode! what a slick lookin machine! also bein a mini trucker, i watched the mini truck episode...damn, that was a disaster, why the hell they started with a 4x4 ill never know

It wasn't that bad. I noticed a lot of familiar faces on that show,especially the guys I use to hang out with from Severed Ties and my friends band xDEATHSTARx.

But man,nothing beats the '54 episode.

PBRpwrd · 11-09-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hooligan63

It wasn't that bad. I noticed a lot of familiar faces on that show,especially the guys I use to hang out with from Severed Ties and my friends band xDEATHSTARx.

But man,nothing beats the '54 episode.

Yea, Josh Freeman was on there and saved the day haha, Hes a real good guy....Im currently part of No Regrets mini truck club, although none of them were in that episode, damn ST <> haha, jk, alot of good friends in that club

Dutchie Streetfire · 11-10-2009, 06:28 PM

Hi all,

I noticed i had over 500 views from this board of the 54 episode i posted on streetfire ! My favorite ever ! no drama just build it. The result looks awesome and is a work of art, good to hear Jesse still has it. Another one of my favorites was the hot dog drag racer build with Indian Larry i will post that one on streetfire soon.
Sad to hear Dick Dean passed away r.i.p. Dick.

Cheers,

Ed

rajcam79 · 11-10-2009, 07:13 PM

That was a great build !!! The 54 has some sweet lines !!!!

BuickBorracho · 11-10-2009, 07:21 PM

AHH! I cant believe Im missing this thread too! Words cannot explain how bad ass that chevy is. And thanks to whoever linked to the episode.

barfers · 11-13-2009, 03:40 AM

great car...perfection. Jesse as always shows respect to the greats, thanks Jesse!

JSBriggs · 11-13-2009, 05:30 AM

Id love to see what Jesse James and Aaron Grote could come up with, given enough time and beer.

-Jeff

stretch 1320 · 11-17-2009, 02:52 PM

Looks good from here!

mart3406 · 12-15-2009, 05:32 PM

Wow! That's about the coolest '54 Chebby I've ever seen!
"Can you say 'Slammed!" and 'In the weeds!', boys and girls?"
or what!!??!! I agree with what someone else here said
about it needing some Packard tailights. A set of big ol'
Packard 'Cathedral' rear lights would absolutely make
this car!!

Mart3406
======================

Garage Concepts · 01-26-2010, 06:04 PM

This ride is one of my favorites=-)

LOW LID DUDE · 01-26-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

I Love this Fucker.....

Stars Aligned to build it.....

Plan on taking it to the grave with me..

I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

Yea Jesse you had the best of the best legends help you build this one. For this its value is beyond $$.

chrisclarkcustoms · 01-26-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSEJAMES

I Love this Fucker.....

Stars Aligned to build it.....

Plan on taking it to the grave with me..

I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

That needs to be out on the road... stop fuckin around with those split windows.

53sled · 01-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

If they could make a show like that without all the b.s. drama I would love it. I seem to remember Jesse mentioning something like doing a "Norm Abrams" type of fab show. That would be awesome but I realize it would be a pretty small fan base. Oh well, a guy can dream...

Its called metal church, you can see episodes on wcc.com/rant the mesage board

**big creep** · 01-26-2010, 11:26 PM

sooooo sick! one of the best! lucky you jesse! lucky you!

terd ferguson · 01-27-2010, 01:18 AM

The video's gone now. Anybody got a fresh link?

That car is 100% awesomer'n'hell super kickass.

MitchellDeMoor · 01-27-2010, 03:50 AM

This was my favorite episode. A few years back I could have bought Dick Dean's Pink Flamingo for $15,000 in great condition. I just didn't have the cash. To bad the owner let me sit in it. One of the best cars ever. R.I.P. Dick you were a great man!

torchmann · 01-27-2010, 04:10 AM

Jessie's got a hell of a camera eye
I don't know if I'm last to notice or anything but for a while now I look at his shots and think, why'd he do that. what was he thinking doing it that way because damn that looks good.

XTRCABA · 01-28-2010, 07:10 PM

dammmm whats up with that link says videos been removed anyone else know where to watch it......... That has to be one of my fav episodes

Arrowood Rod & Kustom · 01-29-2010, 11:07 AM

yeah just watched it the other day, that sucks that the videos gone..they have bits and pieces of it on youtube but it was nice having the full video

jxnslotcar · 01-30-2010, 12:18 PM

anyone know where the full video is on the web? I would really like to watch it as it is one of the best. I always enjoyed the Monster garage show even with all the wacky cars. To me it was a bunch of guys who got together to build something out of the ordinary and it wasn't what they ended up with but the process they went through to get there. The end product on this show is as good as the process they went through to build it.

J.O. · 01-30-2010, 01:26 PM

You can find the whole season 2, including the 1954 Chevy episode on isohunt.com
http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/1...ge?tab=summary

You need to have utorrent installed to download the files.
http://www.utorrent.com/

Arrowood Rod & Kustom · 01-30-2010, 01:29 PM

I thought it was on Season 3? for the season 3 dvd box set they got Jessie standing next to the '54

J.O. · 01-30-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrowood Rod & Kustom

I thought it was on Season 3? for the season 3 dvd box set they got Jessie standing next to the '54

Season 2, Episode 15: Old-School Chevy
Original Air Date—15 March 2004

Arrowood Rod & Kustom · 01-30-2010, 03:25 PM

thanks! almost bought the wrong one then

11-04-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
Classic_Crime_Inc Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chesaning,Michigan Posts: 76	Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy so I just saw a video of the monster garage episode of the '54 chevy they did with all the "famous" builders. I never saw the show and just now found a quick video of it finished on youtube...I did a search but found no info on this car so I'm wondering if anyone has any pics? where's the car now? how much did they section, chop, channel? what type of '54 chevy did they start out with? any build details would be appreciated planning for a future project and liked that car a lot __________________ 1968 Cadillac Deville (bagged) 1930 Model A Hot Rod Project

11-04-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
skyrodder Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 1,482	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy 54 chevy 210(i think), sectioned 4 inches, chopped 4 in the front and maybe 5 in the back, Jesse still has it and there are a few pics of it on 50chevy.com __________________ Omar O. Los CoChinos C.C Kustoms

11-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
wichitaundertaker Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 257	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy If memory serves me correctly they cut it down a total of 12 inches. Jessie still has the car and it was a 210 post they started with. __________________ See the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet! Marauders C.C.

11-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#4
wichitaundertaker Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 257	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy damn at the same time. __________________ See the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet! Marauders C.C.

11-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#5
The37Kid Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ridgefield, Ct. Posts: 8,400	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy That was one of the best shows. I may have a '53 Belair next week.

11-04-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
LSGUN Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2007 Location: TX Posts: 310	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Full episode can be seen here: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/M...evy_640883.htm

11-04-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
pricejap FNG Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: miles, tx Posts: 30	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy http://www.tv.com/monster-garage/old...de_recap;recap

11-04-2009, 09:41 PM	#8
Von Richthofen FNG Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 35	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Found these hope it helps Last edited by Von Richthofen; 11-08-2009 at 04:18 PM.

11-04-2009, 10:16 PM	#9
dalesnyder Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: baltimore maryland Posts: 202	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy That was the best car show I ever saw. Man what a shop full of talent. P.S. Wasn't that the episode when Norm Grabowski had to go to the emergency room ?

11-04-2009, 10:26 PM	#10
BOERNESTAGE FNG Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: center point , texas Posts: 34	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy i just want to know why that car does not get out more , that thing is the meca 54 in my opinion, the bar that they all should be measured by. i am glad jesse still has that car it would be bitchin to see that thing at the roundup next year , come on jesse.

11-04-2009, 10:31 PM	#11
dawg Grenade Inspector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: lumberton texas Posts: 245	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy it needs Packard tail lights... __________________ ...dawg

11-04-2009, 10:35 PM	#12
DRUGASM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Central Valley Posts: 1,508	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy this car made me a fan of sectioning. most of the sectioning stuff i had seen before was on "goofy" east coast style cars. this cemented for me that sectioning does have a place in the kustom world. It must have been quite a build to have all those names and builders helping out. talk about a whos who of fabricators. __________________ Satan's Chauffeurs, Merced CA.

11-04-2009, 10:37 PM	#13
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Miles City, MT Posts: 1,472	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy If they could make a show like that without all the b.s. drama I would love it. I seem to remember Jesse mentioning something like doing a "Norm Abrams" type of fab show. That would be awesome but I realize it would be a pretty small fan base. Oh well, a guy can dream...

11-04-2009, 10:47 PM	#16
oddrodgarage Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramona, California Posts: 4,547	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy That was a great episode and was awesome to see all of that history and talent together on the build __________________ cool tees: www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236347 custom shop or club tees: www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=333762

11-04-2009, 10:50 PM	#17
Dragons BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Topock,AZ Posts: 116	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Great episode, but my favorite was the Model A sedan build. Except I wanted to kill the idiot faking the heart attack.

11-04-2009, 11:05 PM	#18
Ibanez616 FNG Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 43	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Jesse still has it. The de rosa's did all the body work and whatnot, they live a town away from me. =] __________________ Looking for a project. Hook me up!

11-04-2009, 11:09 PM	#19
mj40's Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boi Angles Posts: 1,165	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy One of his best shows and love the 54. I quit watching Monster Garage after Jesse crushed the cherry Anglia. __________________ 38 Chevy Sedan For Sale http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=316248 WWW.USRI.ORG

11-05-2009, 12:04 AM	#22
MEDDLER1 Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WOODLAND CA. Posts: 771	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Just watched it again!thanks for the link I love that car! __________________ WOMEN ARE LIKE USED CARS,YOU JUST HAVE TO FIND ONE WITH A SET OF PROBLEMS YOU CAN DEAL WITH.

11-05-2009, 12:06 AM	#24
kapnkrunch FNG Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 23	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy im not a chevy guy but that is hands down one of my favorite cars of all time

11-05-2009, 12:10 AM	#25
southpark BANNED Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st. joseph mo Posts: 713	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy one of the reasons i started building.

11-05-2009, 12:18 AM	#26
GonzoSS Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX. Posts: 98	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Simply Inspiration!!!

11-05-2009, 12:19 AM	#27
JESSEJAMES Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LONG BEACH Posts: 304	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy I Love this Fucker..... Stars Aligned to build it..... Plan on taking it to the grave with me.. I agree I need to get it out and about so others can enjoy it....

11-05-2009, 12:22 AM	#28
Big Tony Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lewisville Texas Posts: 3,194	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Dug the hell out of this build...car is tits __________________ Big Tony Torques C.C. Texas Thaw Vintage Drags Feb. 26, 27, 2010 NorthStar Dragway, Denton Texas

11-05-2009, 12:23 AM	#29
hotdamn Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: charlotte n.c. Posts: 418	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy seriously, I cant think straight when I see this car.. get all swimmy headed..... __________________ Iron Beards Last edited by hotdamn; 11-07-2009 at 05:55 PM.

11-05-2009, 12:26 AM	#30
JESSEJAMES Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LONG BEACH Posts: 304	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Uno Mas.....

11-05-2009, 12:36 AM	#31
GonzoSS Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, TX. Posts: 98	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy I'll make you christmas tamales Jesse if you bring it to roundup next year!!!

11-05-2009, 12:38 AM	#32
Irish Mike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yorba Linda, Ca./Pacific Ocean-The green room Posts: 1,126	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Mr. Hines still at it...impressive

11-05-2009, 12:40 AM	#33
90ssp Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas, ga Posts: 186	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Great car Jesse...It made me doing alot of dreaming with my 54!!! __________________ he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you... he rubbed you. And rubbin, son, is racin...

11-05-2009, 01:01 AM	#35
Obsessedwithchop FNG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 48	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy I just had to go clean my pants out

11-05-2009, 01:15 AM	#36
Ian Berky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Burbank, California Posts: 2,266	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Thanx PRICEJAP for the link!! I had never seen the episode...... F#@$%ING WOW!! So cool!! Gene is a MACHINE for sure, they're all amazing!! Would love to see the Chevy in person one day!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/iancreep

11-05-2009, 01:26 AM	#37
51 mercules Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SO-CAL Posts: 780	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy I saw Gene Winfield at the LA Roadster show after that show aired on the build. I mentioned to him that I saw it and how cool that car was.He said he never saw show becuse he didn't have cable.

11-05-2009, 01:43 AM	#39
55 1ST SERIES Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salinas, NorCal Posts: 109	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Last year I stopped in to check out West Coast Choppers. I spent about 20 minutes drooling over the 54. My wife was outside waiting. She almost had to drag me back to the car. By the way Jesse, we loved Cisco Burger!

11-05-2009, 01:50 AM	#40
ridgy didge FNG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 32	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Unanimous thats a great looking car,no doubt.. __________________ I spent a lot of money on booze,birds and fast cars.The rest i just squandered.

11-05-2009, 02:15 AM	#42
chuckbob Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carroll County Maryland Posts: 65	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy All I can say is Jesse is the man. Cool 54, you've had the chance to rub elbows with some big names, great marketing, great bikes, nice wife, and you're on the tube a lot. I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy....... You are A OK in my book.

11-05-2009, 02:34 AM	#43
51Hg Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hernando, MS. Posts: 193	Re: Monster Garage: 1954 Chevy Hey Jessie, just wondering do you ever plan on adding bumpers or is it finished? __________________ HA HA HA.......I fart in your general direction!