Customs The search is over...

A couple of months ago I posted in the Wanted section that I wanted to be a Caretaker of a traditional Kustom, preferably with some history and in the 50’s, similar to the Duane Steck’s MoonGlow which was built and Crushed after a few short years of a young man’s dream. Duane’s car apparently left an impression on me and many others of my age group, (read Geezer’s). Then tragedy struck...my 51 Merc got totaled in a crash, as I was on my way to Indy for CCR 21, all set in motion by an out of control, hydroplaning young lady in a later model grocery getter. Fortunately we both escaped death. But all of that got me to the point where search for a replacement was at the top of my list. Can’t get these cars out of my mind. I’m addicted.

 

Jeeze, that's a beauty and it's yours? I'm thinking yes...I'd understand caretaking that...you really went high on the bar...Congratulations......AND I'm glad you pulled through the accident...they are really devastating incidents no matter the outcome...

 

That thing is stunning in my book

 

Good find. I saw it in Indy`s CCR a few years ago. It`s been there twice. That year he took it out of the trailer. The weather was better.

 

Oh wow. You’ve acquired a lifetime keeper there.

 

Simply beautiful from every angle! Congratulations on this great Kustom now being in your care!

 

Wow! Congratulations.

 

Super Cool - Congrats

 

That is flat pretty. You have to love those 54 hardtops that are done right. That one especially.

 

Beautiful. Tastefully done, nothing excessive.

 

Wow, that is one beautiful 54!

 

Stunning!
I think too many customs suffer from being overdone - like the builder didn’t know when to stop. But that Chevy is a beautiful juxtaposition of radical and restraint. Truly timeless.

 

Great looking kustom! Congrats!

 

Well you got all your good luck for the year finding that beauty.

 

Outstanding! Beautiful. You did good.

 

That car could convert the bonafide "original only" car crowd purist.
What a beauty!

 

That thing is crazy! What a beauty.

 

You’ll be Stylin’ in That………!

 

Timeless,beauty. Congrats!

 

Neeto. Lots to love there. I want to learn more about it.

 

Bill Layman's old car?

 

Congratulations @mercman@bulldog! Love the new sled. Enjoy! E

 

that is one fine looking machine, congrats.

 

@chopolds, it’s Bill’s car, as a Caretaker, it will always be known as Bill’s Car. Built in the mid 80’s, has survived the test of time. @stanlow69, I knew you would know it. And we’ll talk kustom’s @ CCR 22’. I’m looking forward to it, Jim. @Elcohaulic, yes she’s back in Pa. As I fade into the future, I’ve got my Son, to become the Caretaker, and to keep it true to it’s history and the original Built. Thank you guys for the positive comments. Stogy, Petejoe, Don@lothiandon1940. Thanks, to all that support the Greatest Kustom & Hod Rod
Site on the Net. Later Lou

 

Wow! Gorgeous tribute to Moonglow!

 

I am not a Chevy guy. '53-'54 Chevys are at the bottom of the list for me. However, that is really a beautiful car! I love everything about it! It very much deserves a proud caretaker. Enjoy!

Dave

 

I just keep coming back to stare at it.

 

I don’t think there is a bad angle to shoot a 38 Chevy posted in your Avatar @Dan Hay. That’s Sweet!

 

Timeless!

 

Not always a Kustom guy, but that car is sharp! tasteful mods, beautiful color, well made choices