Jack with his (Ayala Bros. / Barris Kustoms) '41 Ford Custom Jack "Deuce" Stewart was a lifetime member of the L.A. Roadsters
Hate to see that, I think the first time I picked up a rod magazine when I was about 12 years old there was something about Jack Stewart and his roadster in it. one of the rodding Icons for me.
One of my mentors from back in the Stewart and East Photography days, Jack always had a smile and a kind word for me. He will be missed.
R.I.P. JACK MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE HOT ROD COMMUNITY AND THE FAMILY OF MR JACK STEWART..MAY YOU HOT ROD IN VALHALLA TILL THE REST OF US JOIN YOU... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Sad news, but it can't be said he didn't make the best of the life he lived. My dad "Fat Jack" Robinson, older brother John & myself will miss his presence in and around so cal events we'd come so accustomed to over the decades. From my dad "wheeling & dealing" with Stewart on Deuce parts back in the '60's to us as kids buying pins, buttons or posters (some non-P.C. before we had P.C.) from him at Pomona or the O.C. Labor Day Cruise in the 70' & 80's, he was always a positive presence for us. The LA Roadsters & fellow rodders have lost one of the most dedicated, long time enthusiast from our hobby/lifestyle, but his legacy will no doubt carry on for many years. Lastly, I'l like to recognize Bob Barnes & any others for helping a friend & colleague stay engaged in what he loved most the last few months before he passed.
Knew Jack for many years. He would always take the time to stop and talk. Just a great guy! Condolences to his family. Mick
Never met him but spoke on the phone once and you would think he knew me well. Great guy whose 32 was an early memory for me also. Sad to think of him no longer with us.
One of my fondest memories of him is his joking patter when he manned the gate for LARS back when it was held at the Great Western Exhibit Center. What a spirit!!! RIP my man.......
Was he the dwarf, or the devil? I think it was the devil! In the early seventies Jack, Neal East, and another who's name I can't recall right now (edit: pretty sure it was Bob Barnes) wrote several articles for Rod Action and possibly Rod&Custom under the pen name The Devil, The Deacon, and the Dwarf... Love the humor from those guys. I didn't know him well, but I talked to him almost every L.A.R.S. going in and out of the gates. Elpolacko and I were walking out his gate a couple of years ago, and he grabbed us as he was talking to someone else, and said "these two are talented young builder types, they'll be able to explain what I mean"! I always dug that, 'cause I had no clue he really knew who I was or what I did! We hung out for a bit as he finished his other conversation and he thanked us for helping with his conversation. Kind of a surreal and flattering moment when guys you grew up reading about recognize you in this deal... I'll miss him.
Mr. Deuce was his sir name in my early days of hot rodding. He had a stash of deuce parts that we all wish we owned. I purchased two doors for my first 5 window from him and they were perfect. I know he was ill for the last few years but he would always stop and talk to you. He will be missed.
His '41 Ford has always been one of my favorite kustoms. I would have loved to have met him and had him tell a story or two. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Vaya con Dios, Mr. Stewart..........E
I first met Jack in the early '70s when my father & I went to his house to purchase some Deuce parts. I was "just a kid" tagging along with my dad ... but Jack made me feel like one of his long-time rodding buddies (by including me in the conversations he was having with my father). I still remember him giving my father a hard time about driving a coupe ... and then saying to me, "You do know that Coupes Are For Chickens?" :
Sounds like he was a great guy. Condolences to his family and friends. Sad to see hot rodding's first generation leaving us, seems to be happening too quickly
I missed seeing Jack at this years LA roadster show when I visited the clubs display in building four Jack was no where's to be seen. The large LA Roadster memorabilia display if I'm not mistaken was from a life time of collecting mostly by Jack Stewart. Another Hot Rodding pioneer has left us Gods Speed To Mr Stewart
This is such sad news. I knew Jack (and, of course, Neal East) from the earliest days of the NSRA (about 44 years ago) and he was a great friend and mentor. He'll be missed by so many of us. RIP, to someone I had the honour of calling, 'my friend'...
I knew Jack. He used to go to cruise night at Frisco's in Downey and was always friendly to talk to about the old days and, whatever. One time, maybe ten years ago, I asked him if he was building any new customs and he said something to the effect of Hell no, I might not have time to finish it! He will be missed.
Gods speed Jack ---------------- Meet Jack when LARS was held @ the Great Western, only saw him once or twice a year but he always stuck his hand out and gave a solid shake and said "How ya doin youngin?" He'll be missed by many.
I bought a chopped and channeled 39 Ford convertible that Stewart and East featured in a swap meet article in 1972. Neal brokered the deal for me with the owner and Jack stored the car in a garage he had until I could drive out and pick it up. Not only did they enable the purchase, they made zero $$$ on the deal. I still have the car, and it means more than ever knowing Neal and Jack "Fat Boy" 41 Barris Ford and Mr 32 deuce Ford Stewart made in happen. Rest well Jack and thank you again.
Like many people that followed the hobby through magazines Jack Stewart and 1932 Ford were one and the same. Just how large was his pile of '32 Ford parts? I always had the impression that it filled a good size garage. RIP Mr. Stewart.
Sad news. I have had the pleasure of spending time looking at and talking cars with Jack. Great sense of humour and a little wicked .
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