FUN AT MOONEYES X-MASSHOW
A glorious explosion of the legendary Rat Fink Reunion, the ’04 Mooneyes X-Mas Show was filled to the brim with beatniks, builders, greasers, and pinstripers. Outgrowing the parking lot at the Moon Speed Shop last year, this was the second time the holiday party slid up the road to Whittier, California, finding a comfortable home at the Star Academy. Live music, legendary builders, and artists fueled the one-day event.
The asphalt was teeming with pre-’64 rides, chopped ’32s, louvered T’s, and tail-draggers, with stunning examples of pinstriping to be found everywhere. Several local clubs camped out and enjoyed the rockabilly sounds of the Hot Rod Trio, Rory Justice, and the Dynotones. On hand for the thick crowd was the notorious yellow Moonliner shaped by Jocko, and…
