Moal Roadchamp

Seems there are lots of builder's out there doing limited edition rod designs. We've seen the Kugel Murocs, the SAR Double Dozens, the Boydster cars, and such. Well here's another.

This one is from Steve Moal, a master metal man in the SF Bay area. He's been mostly known for his re-fabrication of high end, aluminum bodied sports and race cars. Some of you might remember the track style, semi-Model A roadster he did for Tim Allen a few years back. He is also the fabricator of Goodguy Gary Meadors yellow, track nose, A style roadster.

This car uses a Brookville deuce body and grille shell, a tubular frame with torsion bar suspension, and the hood, and rocker "covers" are aluminum. Seems like a nice mix of rod and sports car, which fits with Moal's background. Since I'm a sucker for traditional style cars, it looks great to me. Even though I love the frame side rail reveal of a deuce frame, that louvered rocker cover really adds an attractive dimension to this car.

Yeah, it's probably a high dollar car, but that doesn't detract from it's beauty. And a crafty home builder with access to a metal brake, slip roll, and louver press could duplicate the look without too much trouble. In fact, since you wouldn't need the higher priced deuce frame, it could actually be built for the same, maybe even slightly less, money as a typical deuce. Maybe this car appeals to me so much because I've had a '29 A roadster in mind for a while using just this approach. Using a Brookville body, and a good A rod frame, you could do a steel car for about $7 or 8k less than a deuce. :HMMM:

Moal's roadster

It is one of those cars that is not a "wow" at first glance. The "wow" factor comes in when you start looking at it closely and see all of the innovative aspects of the build.

Looks like Mr. Beppie dug up a "golden oldie" from more than 7 years ago and the picture originally attach got dumped in one of the past server crashes, so here's the pic that was originally attached.

And just for variety, here's another he did as a variation on that theme.....but quite a few notches higher. Plenty of "wow" here for you Lynn.

I have seen a number of Steve Moal's cars, mostly in photos. I have seen one in person. While I appreciate his artistry working with metal and his attention to detail, they don't do a whole lot for me. Just not my style. I guess it is sort of like a woman. Either you are attracted or you're not.

Bob,
This guy is in our club, nice car. I will see Steve in May if you want a quote :D
Ken

Jeff Bates won First in Class with this Steve Moal-built '29 roadster. If you're going to build a rod with a track nose, study this one.

Ken, if Moal saw the size of my wallet the only quote would be "Get the #@%& outta here!"

Bob,

I saw the Google aerial view of your back yard.....all those holes
you are digging arent for dog bones!!! I think you have been saving
coffee cans for years with the specific intent of burying your $$$.

Dig up some of those coffee cans and help the economy! Mr. Moal
could use another project.

mike in tucson

Aw come on Bob,
It would take more money than I've got just to keep your shop as clean as it is.:LOL::rolleyes:;)

Jack.

That ardun roadster sure is purdy, how'd it get there?

That Ardun roadster would look pretty darn good sitting in my shed..It would probably end up with a bit of recycled grass splattered up the sides though..We get a bit of that in this community..:LOL::LOL:

The NorthWest is predicted to get a bunch of snow. When it snows, Uncle Bob supposedly puts little flags out where he has coffee cans of money buried.....reportedly, it looks like a cemetary on the 4th of July when he gets his little flags put out......just a rumor, of course.

And I thought Unc was just marking the cups of his miniature golf greens.:confused::LOL:;)

I think you guys deserve the same quote as I expected from Moal.............:p

While nowhere near the problem our Kiwi friends have to endure, this unseasonal white stuff sucks. It's the end of February for pete's sake!!!!!!

Unc,
Imagine what that scene would look like if we weren't in a Global warming faze.:eek::CRY::rolleyes:

Jack.

Snowed before you got the little flags up, eh? Now you have to wait till spring to find the coffee cans.

End of Feb - heck, that's just the beginnings of the BIG snows:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...ouse1-2011.jpg

After a little snow squall the other day:LOL::LOL; Now, we'll hear from a few that get a real storm

David..................where you live you DESERVE to get snowed on!:)

Up here, many winters we don't get any snow, and when we do it usually happens around year end/year beginning. Rare to have snow this time of year. What makes it most troublesome is that the infrequency breeds ill prepared drivers. Too many possess neither the equipment, skill, nor common sense to handle it properly. (end of rant:cool:)

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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

David..................where you live you DESERVE to get snowed on!:)

Up here, many winters we don't get any snow, and when we do it usually happens around year end/year beginning. Rare to have snow this time of year. What makes it most troublesome is that the infrequency breeds ill prepared drivers. Too many possess neither the equipment, skill, nor common sense to handle it properly. (end of rant:cool:)

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Doesn't necessarily have to snow here, just let it rain as it's doing now and the imbeciles come out of the woodwork.:mad:

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Originally Posted by NTFDAY

Doesn't necessarily have to snow here, just let it rain as it's doing now and the imbeciles come out of the woodwork.:mad:

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:LOL:When I had the shop folks would say something like "I'll bet you guys really like it when it snows, it's good for business." My earlier comments not withstanding, I'd reply that no, snow wasn't much of a business stimulator, too many folks stayed home when it snowed............though the few who did venture out were, at best, comical.

But to your comment, I could just about count on the day after the first rain following a dry spell the phone ringing off the hook with prospects. Dummies "forget" that the roads are extra slick til the oil gets washed off.

Ahhhhh yes, the indestructible drivers!!!

I'm about 2-3 miles from I-87, the main road out of Canada (Montreal area, anyhow ) lots of bent and broken cars coming in on a hook when the weather changes, rain or snow. Two hours after the last flake has fallen, clear and totally dry.

What a beautiful place you have IC2

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What a beautiful place you have IC2

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Thank you -

This may look like the same pic I put up on the 24th.................eeehhhh, not! What's that old saying? "In like a lion................" maybe the end of March will be nice.............I hope.:)

Oh come on Uncle Bob,relive your child hood,get out there and play in it.:D
When I was a panelbeater,my personal hate was the rain.....people just couldn't understand why I charged them 4 hours labour to mix a tiny pin hole letting water in.:eek:
Today is the first of March which is officially the is the start of autumn, and we are still enjoying good weather which normally lasts until May.

That still screws me up, Your winter is our summer :LOL:

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Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM

That still screws me up, Your winter is our summer :LOL:

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Good value to some...Squeak Bell has a perpetual summer I think..He is always here for Christmas,and usually a few weeks after,[Saw him at the beginning of February]before he goes back north to California..Would be the way to do it,if we could afford to..

Robin, what's Squeak doin' with his time since he sold the old shop to Duane?

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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Robin, what's Squeak doin' with his time since he sold the old shop to Duane?

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Not quite sure,but I hear from an old friend who just recently moved back to Bakersfield,that he is still doing a few jobs for old customers..not 100% sure on the whole truth on that,and I dont see Squeak very often..Can you see Squeak NOT tinkering,and helping people out??:D.I can bet he still keeps busy,,both sides of the equator..:D