Luc DeLey of Marcel's Custom Metal

You've probably seen his work but had no idea who the master was behind the project.
On this episode we sit down with famed tin bender Luc Deley and talk about what's involved in building big budget hot rods and customs. We find out the effort it takes, the time involved with creating the bodies for these custom-built masterpieces and the inspiration to make it happen.
Luc talks about working with his father and brother while growing up, the European influence in his builds and carrying on a tradition that was huge part of his childhood. We also talk about racing motorcycles...
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[@prestonengebretson2920]

Really Great interview with Luc...I met Marcel, Marc and Luc in about 1973 as they did some work on my fathers Jaguar. I was hooked on metal shaping ever since, though not to the extent the Luc has achieved...So glad to see this now!!!!

[@joseywales3789]

Marcel was a true Master of his craft and like a true craftsman he worked incredibly hard and aimed for perfection every time he lifted his hammer. Both Luc and Marc are carrying on his legacy and Luc can proudly call himself a Master Craftsman in his own rite. I'd love to know and understand a tiny portion of Luc's expertise and what a nice, humble man with an endearing sense of humour. His Dad taught him well. Marcel DeLuc RIP.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Unfortunately I never got to meet Marcel, but I can say that Luc is truly a master at his craft! He's laid back and just does what he does really well...

[@keithlanning7381]

I would love to spend some time just to help hom keep my mouth shut an be a sponge.i am a 2nd generation body man and i am so thankful for the gift my father taught me. At 53 i would love to just be able to spend the rest of my life making cars and part untill i fall over with a hammer in my hand.i will be able to say i hit the loto! They are the last of the true craftsmen.

[@infinite7501]

I've been building cars for 42 years and I have to say this was an amazing documentary on this family! Legends!!

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you!

[@62jimc]

Fantastic story. What's the story with the music drowning out the interview on occasions. Makes it hard to follow. Fantastic work.

[@StoriesnSteel]

I guess I need to rethink my music! Thank you!!

[@daleolson3506]

@@StoriesnSteel no music would be best

[@richardlippert1176]

In 2011 myself and four RSR club members flew to Ca. over the Fathers Day week to stop at every Rod shop we could find. Of course high on our list was stopping at Marcels. Unfortunately Marcel we were told was at the doctors. Marc and Luc had made up their minds what they were going to do when they closed Marcels shop. Luc, glad you made the decision to continue shaping metal. You do awesome work.!!! Marcel would be proud. My metal shaping has consisted of building the 1929 Lippert/Ford, No Ford parts anywhere !! I had it on the ground and drivable in 1990 My doors and quarter panels I did on a borrowed English wheel. The doors are 8" longer than a 29 Ford roadster pickup that it resembles. The tempered glass tips in 12 degrees near the top of it's travel. It has been a learning experience every step of the way. In 2023 at 144,000 miles, it's still not done. It has kept me off the streets though.

[@craigwilson4439]

Hey guys, my father was a well known hot rodder since the mid 50's and was a top notch chassis builder. He started a small business in the late 70's and was also very popular with the younger then pretty new street machine enthusiasts. I worked with him all through childhood but officially when I left school. And just like the story you were telling, one day a chap we did a few small jobs for that were usually welding repairs on parts for his vintage British sports cars came in with a serious request. He had this 1920 something chassis and all I remember is it was a pissie little English thing. Anyway he told dad how he wanted this and that, more kick up here and narrowing there, BUT it must be completely undetectable. Some bullshit about show condition and keeping it away from the eyes of any other restorers, not that they often came to custom chassis workshops anyway. Well the job was done as per the design and finish and the guy was stoked. About a year later the vintage restoration world was all abuzz with the discovery in Melbourne of the missing 3rd car of this particular type. You see this shifty old bugger had built it from original parts but nobody had seen the original chassis in decades, it was assumed long ago lost. He sold it for a fortune and we never really had any more visits from him, probably too embarrassed because only me and dad and one or two of dads mates new about his big swindle on the restorers scene. Cheers from Australia.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Now THAT was an awesome story! Thank you for taking the time to share it!

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Yes, actually more common than we know. Too many cars start out with just a VIN number. When large amounts of money are involved.....

[@johnbarker5009]

Marcel's Custom Metal has been doing mind blowing work for a very long time. I like working with metal but I can't imagine doing work on this level. Thank you for sharing.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you!

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Great great interview !!! I am 61 and grew up on the East Coast but Marcel…. And Luc’s work …. Has always stood out to me. A lot of builders got credit for the work that actually came out of Marcel’s shop. Really love all the history and old pictures with his dad. Definitely a very talented family for sure…. Awesome Stuff !!!!

[@Handbuilt1]

I like Mr Luc De Ley because he thinks and speak like I do , especially when he talks about making new panels rather then repairing them , his words are spot on and he does beautiful work .

[@StoriesnSteel]

Luc truly does speak from the heart and yes, he does beautiful work!

[@glamiskid50]

What a treat absolutely love this video and the story. The Marcel roadster is a rolling piece of art absolutely gorgeous. Love y’all.

[@SSV-i-c-e]

Been watching these guys since a hot rod and as a body man have always been in awe of their skills I can’t empathise enough how much i admire their workmanship

[@StoriesnSteel]

Definitely an amazing group!

[@eglenns]

Awesome. Luc was in our shop a few months ago with his hand built chassis. What a down to earth guy. Enjoyed talking with him.

[@StoriesnSteel]

That's awesome!

[@Charles-qq7vf]

SO freakin' cool! I have to say, as goofy as it sounds, I paused the middle, and walked out to my stump, and knocked around some more .050 aluminum, just to be doing it! This guy and his father before him, have inspired me to shape metal for a lot of years. Thanks for doing his story, Brad.

[@StoriesnSteel]

That's so cool! Thank you!!

[@MLFranklin]

Content is amazing. Would be even better if the music didn't play over the talking. I really wanted to hear what Luc was saying.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you very much! The people have spoken and I'm listening, so I'll be changing how I edit in future episodes. Again, thank you...

[@specialized29er86]

I use to watch a Hot Rod program and once in a while the Hot Rod shop had these metal workers do jobs for them and I loved watching them preform there metal forming magic.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Definite magicians!

[@martyscncgarage5275]

Really enjoyed watching this and then seeing the Marcel Roadster completed

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you!

[@markmathews206]

Love your work 👍🍺

[@jimk7882]

Simply fascinating interview and story!! Building custom bodies from scratch would definitely be on my bucket list

[@shannalove1837]

Everyone who came together on this show is multi talented and gifted, as are your guests. Thank you for sharing and allowing the world to see what it actually takes to thrive in the industry. Hats off ❤️‍🔥

[@erichibbs5137]

Luc is a legend, and we all love and miss Marcel! I wish I was in the financial category to own a DeLay anything!

[@sashas8168]

I first became aware of Marcel's from American Hot rod when Boyd commissioned them to build the allumitub hot rod.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Another amazing build!

[@testpilot6456]

Luc underates his contribution to the vehicles he has shaped ,& others have taken his credit to stoke their little ego's.

[@StoriesnSteel]

That is very true!

[@richardtruesdell8289]

What a humble man, I'd love to meet him someday.

[@tezzrterry7485]

Great family, made famous by Boyd, Chip, and Rick etc. and they deserve it. The Italian body builders would be impressed.

[@StoriesnSteel]

They definitely deserve it! I'm sure everyone who's seen what they've done is impressed!

[@michaelmenard8913]

True craftsman there, and his Dad was magnificent.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Absolutely!

[@michaelmenard8913]

@@StoriesnSteel might want to turn music down a bit though. It was hard to hear him in various instances due to volume of soundtrack. Ya'll don't have radio voices...

[@StoriesnSteel]

@@michaelmenard8913 I've worked on that from the very beginning and have fought trying to keep the levels down even when the conversation quiets down. I think from now on it'll just be at the beginning and end to stop that whole issue. It'll be easier on my end too!

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

WOW!!!!!! That was AWESOME. Some great stories, really learned alot about him and his family. His father was the master, he did a great job showing him and teaching him. They are the ABSOLUTE BEST. Man you're definitely on a roll and you're nailing it. Keep them coming 😮😮😮😮

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you! I have one more (Pinstriper Mitch Kim) I'll be finishing in the next week and then it's back to filming! I need to finish up Pete Eastwood and I'll be caught up. Some serious badass people coming up soon too!!

[@mikekeller2920]

Great interview!

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Mitch Kim....HELL YA

[@alexclements5631]

Believe me, we’re here for any kind of knowledge and inspiration we can absorb!! Also , to ogle the creative and beauty of this families sheet metal legacy! Awesome to say the least! Music can be listened to anytime, you and your families history, this is it ! Thanks for sharing!

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you!

[@dinxsy8069]

I do question how KZbin works some times in it's eerie but relevant ways, wasn't to long ago i had wondered if Marcel was still with us as i was re-watching Boyds 'American Hotrods' with Marcel and his boys working on the 'Alumatub' now i get recommended this, spooky or coincidence as i watch numerous fab channels. Either way was a great interview and insight into the early days of Marcel and the years followed with his boys. Great they followed in his footsteps, I'm fortunate i had a great father and Uncle who were brothers that i learnt metal fabrication and wood work from, just ashame they went to waste that i didn't apply the skills to carer path. I'll save this on my favourites list that's for sure.

[@StoriesnSteel]

So it's not just me that happens with, weird! I'm glad you enjoyed it as he is truly amazing at his craft!

[@TheJagjr4450]

MAD RESPECT! Killer work just incredible.

[@StoriesnSteel]

He's definitely a badass!

[@keithzanghi3610]

Great video Luc! I see your appearance on Bruce Brown’s On Any Sunday at 5:17

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you! Yeah, he had to comb his hair that day...:)

[@poortouringhotwiregarage5617]

I'd LOVE to come work with you! I've got some cool 30s art deco car designs floating around in my mind that I'd love to see materialize someday

[@StoriesnSteel]

Put them on paper and show him!

[@katespainbonnaud8779]

Great interview!!

[@StoriesnSteel]

I'll gladly take that compliment! Thank you!

[@richardhogan781]

just awesome

[@georgeburns7251]

Love the old white guy wearing the dufas hat. Most old guys my age wear regular hats with brims that shade your eyes, while dufas hats don’t do crap .

[@StoriesnSteel]

Hey, you should be saying "Thank you" for me wearing that hat! It's not to shade my eyes when I wear it backwards, it's to shade yours from the glare of my bald head! You're welcome...

[@JacksonD489]

Dude can ride some Motocross as well!

[@poortouringhotwiregarage5617]

Have you considered sculpting clay models 1st when doing a complete body? Seems like it would be easier to build your bucks that way

[@davidr4332]

Marcel's use to say at the end of the day ;;;;;;; Lets have a drink . RIP

[@StoriesnSteel]

Sadly, I never got to meet Marcel but everyone that I know that knew him, said he was a really cool guy!

[@izzy4real311]

Guy's common; it called trial by fire !! That's I learned a lot of thing's... And I'm only how Old ??? But now my bodies paying for it & my mind still wan't to do. 🤔

[@mikerobinson324]

WOW

[@StoriesnSteel]

Thank you!

[@tsaints1115]

Excellent interview and a really interesting look into the history of the Deley family business. And because of that......PLEASE stop playing music over the conversation! It's not needed and only covers up the audio.

[@jerryhuff86]

Audio is 😎🚧🚧🚧🚧

[@StoriesnSteel]

I don't know what that means... 😃 I'm rethinking my music throughout the episode and just focusing on the stories...

[@briancanada4850]

How I learned to do body work...a tree chain and sum creative ideas

[@StoriesnSteel]

Right?! Who knew beating crap up could become an art form?

[@briancanada4850]

@Stories 'n Steel true...mine was from racing on Friday night and and if it went bad fixing it to get to work on Monday lol..

[@mosesarambula2090]

Does he still running a shop?

[@shovington67]

Thats some specific frequency hearing loss that is occurring, due to beating on sheet metal and aluminium. Ouch!

[@dotlaj]

Please stop the music 😢

[@StoriesnSteel]

I guess I need to rethink my music... Thank you!

[@timothyjones6476]

​@@StoriesnSteel great doc on phenomenal craftsman. I think the mix is just a little loud during the conversation. It made it difficult to hear.

[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

I was so into the interview I didn't really notice it.

[@jamesdeath3477]

Great interview, but please leave out the sudden random bursts of rock music. It's just distracting.

[@StoriesnSteel]

I won't do that anymore, I apologize. I'm glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@rayperkins4506]

Love the video but the music was annoying.

[@StoriesnSteel]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'm not doing that anymore! Check out the other videos

[@augnkn93043]

Please turn the music up. I can still hear the people talking occasionally. I find that disturbing.

[@diamonddetails9445]

One month ago????!!!!!!! More striper content PLEASE😮 Will Subscribe now😮 TYVM 💯

[@StoriesnSteel]

More is coming...

[@MAC-ws8fz]

The background music is most annoying! Why have it in the first place? It ruins a great conversation!

[@StoriesnSteel]

I apologize! It won't be like that in future episodes...

[@B1673]

Go speed racer

[@davetheglidingbum]

music?? not enhancing anything..

[@StoriesnSteel]

The people have spoken and I've listened. Future episodes will be a bit easier on the ears...

[@findvoltage]

Dad was a terrible teacher' as he sits in front of a car that he would have had no idea how to build if it wasnt for "Dad"... 😅

[@StoriesnSteel]

Best comment of the day! Perfect!

[@mechanic72]

Please turn your hat around.

[@StoriesnSteel]

Would you rather see the glare off my really tall forehead? I'm try not to "outshine" my guests...

[@user-xw1oh7fs8j]

Look around -baseball caps --not cool no more--

[@chrishay8385]

Don't need the music

[@StoriesnSteel]

I've stopped. Thank you

[@chrishay8385]

@StoriesnSteel would be of itrest to know your background sir,you do a great job with your interviews .Did you ever get to interview Buttera and Coddington, I feel what you're doing is important to the history of our hot rodding and custom hobby,keep up the great work.

[@smplyizzy]

Music sucks

[@StoriesnSteel]

@@smplyizzy I know, no more of that...

[@scottyskydog]

Could have done without the music….which made it difficult to hear the conversation….

[@StoriesnSteel]

I apologize for that! I'm changing the way I'll do future episodes so that won't be the issue from now on...

[@karldettling5981]

I built the dettling D-1 sports car that is on youtube and no one cares about the car at all. But the car is constructed to be better built then anything ever made. And no one has ever shown any interest in the car all.

[@StoriesnSteel]

You should do a documentary on the car and how it came to be...