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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ryan, Oct 26, 2012.

  1. Ryan
    Joined: Jan 2, 1995
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    Ryan
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  2. graverobber63
    Joined: Sep 8, 2004
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    Gene is the coolest. It was an honour to meet him at the Detroit Autorama a few years back.
     
  3. ryno
    Joined: Oct 6, 2005
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    awesome.
    thanks to both of you guys for taking on even more work load.
     
  4. general gow
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  5. The course I took with Mr. Winfield was great, and for the last hour or so of the last day we all just sat around throwing questions at him. The man is an encyclopedia. This is an amazing opportunity.
     
  6. I think i've met Gene at least 3 times in Austin this year and then in Salina, KS both in 2010 (first time i ever met him and he wanted to get a pic w/ me and my bro! woo hoo!) and then this year again! He is a cool guy w/ Definately lots of knowledge! Not say, a good dancer! hehe! he was dancing his legs off at the KKOA leadsled spectacular w/ a cute blonde and i got lots of pics! Sucha good - spirited guy, so happy he's made it this way to our site :)
     
  7. I love this forum!
     
  8. Welcome, Mr. Winfield, from a long time fan........
     
  9. coupemerc
    Joined: Jul 16, 2007
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    Gene stayed at my house when he used to come out east for a car show in "Woosta" MA. The stories that he has are priceless. His energy is off the charts and he is an inspiration. A true living legend.
     
  10. draider
    Joined: Jul 12, 2004
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    draider
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    from Texas

    Wow! What a great move for the community. Can we call Mr. Winfield "boss" now instead of Ryan? ;)
     
  11. Ryan
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    yes!!!! Please!!!!
     
  12. Really cool Ryan!! Nice to see you have heard the concerns of the customs guys on the site and have gone above and beyond to do something about it. This is what really makes this site the best the fact that you really do care about the members and take the time to listen to them.

    Thanks!!!
     
  13. Acme Speed Shop
    Joined: Mar 31, 2007
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    from so cal

    I have a question for Gene.

    Why is it that every time I see him (over 100 times I'm sure) he looks at me with that blank stare that says "who is this guy?" but when he sees my wife he runs right up and gives her the total body smash hug and acts like he's just reunited with his high school sweetheart?

    Quite the ladies man.

    She's married Gene.
     
  14. Like you said,
    you don't do anything half ass'd

    What a great person/craftsman/ icon to have
    on the HAMB!

    Welcome Mr Winfield!
     
  15. S.F.
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    he's a nice guy, watched him chop 2 cars.
     
  16. Tim Jones
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    I'm looking forward to meeting him soon in Cincinnati. He is chopping my 49 Ford at the Cavalcade Show in January. I've never heard a bad word about the man and who can't look up to a guy like Gene. It will be an honor to watch him slice the roof off that old shoebox.
     
  17. koolkemp
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    I was lucky enough to take one of the coarses he did here, was a really fun (but long!) weekend .
     
  18. I'm willing to bet that it has something to do with HER looks! ;)
     
  19. Plung
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    That's awesome. Welcome Mr. W.
     
  20. Gambino_Kustoms
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    well deserved gene thanxs ryan!!!!
     
  21. hillbilly4008
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    from Rome NY

    He's into more that just customs...

    and just when you thought it couldn't get any better!
     
  22. hillbilly4008
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    Hey Alex, I was at one of Gene's classes and his apprentice "New York" John was passing around pics. One of your cars popped up, and somebody asked who the hell Gambino was. Gene perked up and said "He's a modern day lengend, kinda like I was"

    Man, what a compliment. Just thought you'd like to hear that.
     
  23. dustdevil
    Joined: Mar 2, 2009
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    from illinois

    Wow. this is gonna be great. I am lucky enough to have talked with him a few times and I would love to get one of his classes someday in the future. What a legend and great guy!!
     
  24. choprodinc
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    Just when you think this site can't get any better.... great addition, Welcome Mr Winfield!
     
  25. Brandi
    Joined: Sep 1, 2007
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    That gave me goosebumps! Can't wait to see what he adds. Too cool.
     
  26. CLM
    Joined: Feb 12, 2008
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    Took one of his chop classes in Oklahoma, looking forward to taking another sometime. Amazing guy that can outwork people a 1/4 his age with grace. Tried to talk the wife into letting me fly to Cali for the '58 section before meeting back with her for Thanksgiving. Not going to happen though.:(
     
  27. Thanks:rolleyes:.

    My comments were directed towards the fact that in another thread Ryan had indicated he didn't feel he had given the custom side of this site as much effort as it deserved and imporving that was part of his thought process in getting Gene on board.
     
  28. hillbilly4008
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    from Rome NY

    Just bustin' your nuggets
     
  29. LOL well then I will let it slide:D
     
  30. Abomination
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    Double wow!

    ~Jason
     

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