What's Neal East doing these days?

[modernbeat]

Neal was mentioned in the Doan Spencer topic. I was wondering what's he has been up to. I haven't heard anything from him since he wrecked his "Rocky Mountain Low". At the time he said he'd build another car with some of the parts salvaged of the modified, but it's been all quiet on the East-ern front.

[aussiesteve]

Neil East is running Colorado Car Books in Denver,Building a 32 5-Window with his son and rebuilding his modified.

[53burb]

The last time that I saw Neal is when he was running the Automotive book store out here in Burbank on Magnolia Blvd. That is where I bumped into Jay Leno. Helluva guy. Neal was really down to earth. KNUX

[JamesG]

[ QUOTE ]
Neil East is running Colorado Car Books in Denver,Building a 32 5-Window with his son and rebuilding his modified.


[/ QUOTE ]

Yup-5501 South Broadway, Littleton - (303) 762-8595

[hiboy32]

what happened to his modified? He has quite a history. I have heard of his store. Next time I am in colo. I plan on looking that place up.

[59BuickWagon]

Steve, does Neal still have his '32 Panel delivery? Tell him I said hi next time you see him.

Dennis

[Tman]

Neal rolled the mod a couple years back. I forget all the details, we had a thread here about it. Sad thing, I love that car.

[modernbeat]

I knew all about the book store. I was wondering if he had made any progress on the new modified or what other projects might have sidetracked him.

Eighth hand version of the wreck that I heard was that Neal fell asleep at the wheel coming back form the Roadster Show in SF. Neal claimed the extensive interior framework inside the body saved him.

[hiboy32]

I know I am a little belated, glad ta here he is ok. Gawd I love that car

[modernbeat]

Anyone have an update on Neal?

[VAPHEAD]

He stops by the Denver Roadsters meetings every once in awhile.
Has the Coleman coupe to drive around..
Don't know him well enough to add much more.
Shows up at the local Denver swaps....

[RodP]

Neal was mentioned in the Doan Spencer topic. I was wondering what's he has been up to. I haven't heard anything from him since he wrecked his "Rocky Mountain Low". At the time he said he'd build another car with some of the parts salvaged of the modified, but it's been all quiet on the East-ern front.
Saw him last month at Pebble Beach Concours with his old friend Andy Southard.
RodP

[LewiSS]

Neal is enjoying "retirement" and still doing car things. I have seen pictures of Rocky Mountain Low after the resurection. All I can say is: how did they manage to improve on perfection? AMAZING! I'm looking forward to seeing it in the metal when it returns from Zip's (hopefully soon). It's virtually done except for a few pesky details.

Neal still has the Coleman Coupe. He also still has his '32 Delivery. He pulled the engine on the delivery to change the clutch a couple years ago and has been tinkering and detailing ever since. I have threatened to come over and help get the drivetrain back in, but each project in its own time!

Thanks all for asking about my good friend. I will pass on to him that his "fans" are still out there!

[Deuce Roadster]

I spoke with him in LA @ the Pomona Sheraton ( during the LA Roadster show ) He seemed healthy and HAPPY. :D :D

.

[Deuce Daddy Don]

Neal helped out at registration with us at LAR show----Still same 'ol Neal!

[The37Kid]

At the time I thought Old Cars Illustrated that Neal edited was the greatest magazine out there. It predated the internet, but had coverage of a lot of the same things we have here on the HAMB.

[aussiesteve]

Neal East can be seen in the new DVD, Famous Southern California Hot Rods. He talks about the Doane Spencer roadster, his bronze '32 roadster, his blue '32 5 window coupe and lots of other hot rod topics. DVD is available at, www.hotrodvideo.com

That sounds like an ad to me!

[av8]

Saw him last month at Pebble Beach Concours with his old friend Andy Southard.
RodP

Hello, Rod. Haven't talked to you in years, since you left Sonoma County to return to your roots. Perhaps we'll cross paths someday and have time for a chat. For now, take care.

Mike Bishop

[av8]

Neal is enjoying "retirement" and still doing car things. I have seen pictures of Rocky Mountain Low after the resurection. All I can say is: how did they manage to improve on perfection? AMAZING! I'm looking forward to seeing it in the metal when it returns from Zip's (hopefully soon). It's virtually done except for a few pesky details.

Neal still has the Coleman Coupe. He also still has his '32 Delivery. He pulled the engine on the delivery to change the clutch a couple years ago and has been tinkering and detailing ever since. I have threatened to come over and help get the drivetrain back in, but each project in its own time!

Thanks all for asking about my good friend. I will pass on to him that his "fans" are still out there!

Please tell Neal that Mike Bishop says 'hello.'

[LewiSS]

The resurected Rocky Mountain Low made its first appearance at the Grand National Roadster Show last month and did itself proud, bringing home best in class. I was hoping someone on the board that went had taken pictures of it. I will check with Neal to see if he has pics he would want to share with us here, and if so I will post them. I have to say, the "new" Low is an order of magnitude better than the old one, and the old one was pretty amazing! The "new" car is definitely the best of the best.

[40StudeDude]

No need to look for pix...here it is at the Greybeard's show, Denver, CO, in November...

R-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/rajjetter/IMG_9152.jpg

[LewiSS]

Thanks! It's hard to appreciate the incredible detail in this car unless you see it in person. The matching teardrop trailer is a nice touch, and provides some much-needed cargo space that was totally missing in the original car. I predict this car will be out and about to many more shows this summer!

[makiomoto]

Sweet! I'm so glad that he's finished the car. I bought a Corvair off him about 5 years ago and he said the funds were going to go towards ressurecting RML. I really need to give him a call.

[Stewed47]

I saw him this past Saturday, he had just bought himself a mild custom '56 Ford two-door hardtop. It's his new late model car.

[Groovybaby6]

I saw him today and here's the '56...