The Jalopy Journal

**WhoDoYouFink** · 01-15-2010, 12:08 PM

See I think I like the low stance and the full sized roof better. I'll probably be the odd-ball on this one. BadApple's car is muy sexy.

**Mr48chev** · 01-15-2010, 12:13 PM

I think I am another one who has that same magazine stashed away in the archives and have always liked the car and the way he did it.
Good pick Ryan.

**Pinstriper40** · 01-15-2010, 12:14 PM

I was just talking to a club member about how bitchin' Steck's car was a couple days ago. It looks so cool hardtopped- I'd be tempted to do that to a two door post if I had one. Thanks Ryan!

**Mr48chev** · 01-15-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaz

It'd be fun to see a movie of that low rider launching at a dragstrip!

At the time it was running a lot of guys didn't worry too much about "launching" just running hard and having fun.

When I was about 10 we had a 52 Ford Vic that had run C gas at the drags and held the Ellensberg, Wa track record at the time and didn't sit much higher all around. The sky high for launching thing didn't really show up until Ramchargers built the jacked up sedan that they ran very successfully in the sixties.

Strange Agent · 01-15-2010, 12:25 PM

Pretty cool car, I usually don't flip for Chevy's, but I like this one well enough. I like the roof treatment. I think it sits pretty nicely where it is. I'm not sure if it's been answered already, but how exactly does the "adjustable suspension" on this bad boy work?

I also don't understand why he doesn't have a passenger seat. I guess he had another car to take the ladies out in?

Tman · 01-15-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinstriper40

I was just talking to a club member about how bitchin' Steck's car was a couple days ago. It looks so cool hardtopped- I'd be tempted to do that to a two door post if I had one. Thanks Ryan!

I think there is some confusion here.

Duane Steck=Moonglow

Bill Hoffman=hardtopped sedan

2 separate cars and people

Jay71 · 01-15-2010, 12:26 PM

This car blew me away when I first came across it in my dads little mags! Still look it up occationally. I like the rounded look of the hardtopped sedan as aposed to the angular dog leg of the natural hard top. Bad ass car! Thanks for posting Ryan.

JKerb · 01-15-2010, 12:26 PM

If i remember correctlly, the quarter windows slid out of the frames.

THE CREEPER · 01-15-2010, 12:37 PM

I think the gray one is bad ass gary

fuel10922 · 01-15-2010, 12:59 PM

I have always liked 54's. This one has the right look for sure!

glenn33 · 01-15-2010, 01:00 PM

Sweet car....Love the 235.

blown49 · 01-15-2010, 01:43 PM

More info on this site. Apparently it's now had it's 5th incarnation and is now metallic blue pretty close to what I have on my Merc.

According to this website original refrigerator white paint was done by Earl Scheib!

http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?...1954_Chevrolet

Jim

**Ryan** · 01-15-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blown49

More info on this site. Apparently it's now had it's 5th incarnation and is now metallic blue pretty close to what I have on my Merc.

According to this website original refrigerator white paint was done by Earl Scheib!

http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?...1954_Chevrolet

Jim

Steck's Moonglow was crushed.

blown49 · 01-15-2010, 03:45 PM

That's sad hadn't heard that Ryan.

Jim

Tim G · 01-15-2010, 07:00 PM

Wow that's so much better looking than the standard Hardtop i think, prefer it without the chop too. I loved my 54, still one of my favorite 50's cars, Chevrolet got the shape perfect on the 2 door sedan car as far as i'm concerned!

Comet · 01-15-2010, 07:12 PM

You know, sometimes I take this car for granted. I mean there are so many "Moonglow" clones, wannabees or Chevy's that take an element here or there from Moonglow that I forget the impact this car had. If you think about it, it's the Hirohata Merc for Chevy guys, but I don't think it gets that level of respect. Thanks Ryan for putting this car back in it's proper place in my mind at least.

Jkustom · 01-15-2010, 07:27 PM

I probly first discovered this car about 10 years ago.. Love the look, but I didn't know about the interior situation till now. I'd prefer to be able to put a girl or two in there, but I guess that guy had other ideas..

That "lunchtime Photoshop" chopped version fucking rules.

333 Half Evil · 01-15-2010, 08:15 PM

Stecks Moonglow is my favorite "Chevy" custom. What is not to like? It is a shame that the original Moonglow was crushed. Ryan, Thank to you for yet another great reminder of such an awesome car.

If you guys who think someone building thier car to fit thier desires/needs is not right/traditional...what do you think now? The Moonglow inspired "copy" of Hoffmans is a perfect example of someone back in the day building a car for themselves not anyone else. Bill Hoffman did it his way...and did it right!!!

JeffSled · 01-15-2010, 08:32 PM

THIS CAR IS NOT THE MOONGLOW people.

**Gotgas** · 01-15-2010, 08:47 PM

I thought I was the only one that noticed that. There's a nice shot of this car on p55 of Pat Ganahl's excellent 'The American Custom Car' book.

Here is another hardtopped sedan courtesy Rikster.

01-15-2010, 12:08 PM	#21
WhoDoYouFink Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Catlettsburg, KY Posts: 391	Re: The Other Moonglow See I think I like the low stance and the full sized roof better. I'll probably be the odd-ball on this one. BadApple's car is muy sexy. __________________ *I may not be good, but I sure am slow!*

01-15-2010, 12:13 PM	#22
Mr48chev Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yakima Valley, WA Posts: 15,430	Re: The Other Moonglow I think I am another one who has that same magazine stashed away in the archives and have always liked the car and the way he did it. Good pick Ryan. __________________ Definition of a "work car". One you have to work on all weekend so you can drive it to work the next week.

01-15-2010, 12:14 PM	#23
Pinstriper40 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Koolsville (aka Fargo) Posts: 1,963	Re: The Other Moonglow I was just talking to a club member about how bitchin' Steck's car was a couple days ago. It looks so cool hardtopped- I'd be tempted to do that to a two door post if I had one. Thanks Ryan! __________________ Check out my full custom 1949 Ford here http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=419601

01-15-2010, 12:25 PM	#25
Strange Agent Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stephenville, TX Posts: 2,912	Re: The Other Moonglow Pretty cool car, I usually don't flip for Chevy's, but I like this one well enough. I like the roof treatment. I think it sits pretty nicely where it is. I'm not sure if it's been answered already, but how exactly does the "adjustable suspension" on this bad boy work? I also don't understand why he doesn't have a passenger seat. I guess he had another car to take the ladies out in?

01-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#27
Jay71 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura Cal. Posts: 552	Re: The Other Moonglow This car blew me away when I first came across it in my dads little mags! Still look it up occationally. I like the rounded look of the hardtopped sedan as aposed to the angular dog leg of the natural hard top. Bad ass car! Thanks for posting Ryan.

01-15-2010, 12:26 PM	#28
JKerb Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee,WI. Posts: 92	Re: The Other Moonglow If i remember correctlly, the quarter windows slid out of the frames.

01-15-2010, 12:37 PM	#29
THE CREEPER FNG Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BOCA RATON FLORIDA Posts: 17	Re: The Other Moonglow I think the gray one is bad ass gary

01-15-2010, 12:59 PM	#30
fuel10922 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 1,301	Re: The Other Moonglow I have always liked 54's. This one has the right look for sure! __________________ Rod Kings C.C. Brotherhood of Street Racers (Hot Rod Division)

01-15-2010, 01:00 PM	#31
glenn33 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Browns, IL Posts: 1,835	Re: The Other Moonglow Sweet car....Love the 235. __________________ www.KROPDUSTERS.com www.rustrevival.com "Don't be a Janet"

01-15-2010, 01:43 PM	#32
blown49 Member Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Union, OH. Posts: 2,230	Re: The Other Moonglow More info on this site. Apparently it's now had it's 5th incarnation and is now metallic blue pretty close to what I have on my Merc. According to this website original refrigerator white paint was done by Earl Scheib! http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?...1954_Chevrolet Jim __________________ My Blown Flathead '49 Merc Website @: http://www.blown49.com

01-15-2010, 03:45 PM	#34
blown49 Member Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Union, OH. Posts: 2,230	Re: The Other Moonglow That's sad hadn't heard that Ryan. Jim __________________ My Blown Flathead '49 Merc Website @: http://www.blown49.com

01-15-2010, 07:00 PM	#35
Tim G Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stamford, England Posts: 497	Re: The Other Moonglow Wow that's so much better looking than the standard Hardtop i think, prefer it without the chop too. I loved my 54, still one of my favorite 50's cars, Chevrolet got the shape perfect on the 2 door sedan car as far as i'm concerned!

01-15-2010, 07:12 PM	#36
Comet Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,558	Re: The Other Moonglow You know, sometimes I take this car for granted. I mean there are so many "Moonglow" clones, wannabees or Chevy's that take an element here or there from Moonglow that I forget the impact this car had. If you think about it, it's the Hirohata Merc for Chevy guys, but I don't think it gets that level of respect. Thanks Ryan for putting this car back in it's proper place in my mind at least.

01-15-2010, 07:27 PM	#37
Jkustom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: west seattle, wa. Posts: 1,554	Re: The Other Moonglow I probly first discovered this car about 10 years ago.. Love the look, but I didn't know about the interior situation till now. I'd prefer to be able to put a girl or two in there, but I guess that guy had other ideas.. That "lunchtime Photoshop" chopped version fucking rules. __________________ "where you goin', city boy?" "Thanks for the big burnout you done leaving JCustom,they heard it on the third floor." - Hambandy

01-15-2010, 08:15 PM	#38
333 Half Evil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Olive Mi. Posts: 1,376	Re: The Other Moonglow Stecks Moonglow is my favorite "Chevy" custom. What is not to like? It is a shame that the original Moonglow was crushed. Ryan, Thank to you for yet another great reminder of such an awesome car. If you guys who think someone building thier car to fit thier desires/needs is not right/traditional...what do you think now? The Moonglow inspired "copy" of Hoffmans is a perfect example of someone back in the day building a car for themselves not anyone else. Bill Hoffman did it his way...and did it right!!! __________________ John "Bogus" Larsen Sr. 01/23/1939 - 07/13/2012 I MISS YOU DAD R.I.P GOODSPEED my friend. Last edited by 333 Half Evil; 01-15-2010 at 08:47 PM.

01-15-2010, 08:32 PM	#39
JeffSled Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A place where cars drive at the same height that they park. Posts: 3,084	Re: The Other Moonglow THIS CAR IS NOT THE MOONGLOW people. __________________ Bags are for groceries!!! Friend's don't let friend's lay frame.

01-15-2010, 08:47 PM	#40
Gotgas Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW USA Posts: 5,495	Re: The Other Moonglow I thought I was the only one that noticed that. There's a nice shot of this car on p55 of Pat Ganahl's excellent 'The American Custom Car' book. Here is another hardtopped sedan courtesy Rikster. __________________ . Good hands. BAD taste in cars.

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