The Jalopy Journal

JimA · 09-20-2006, 01:19 PM

Just got this message from John Drummond from Goodguys-

"Our dear friend Coby Gewertz, founder and head designer of CHURCH – Cars Not Culture, is in the intensive care unit at the Little Company of Mary hospital in Torrance. After weeks of pneumonia and intense flu-like conditions, Coby was rushed to the hospital this past Sunday. He was diagnosed with Endocarditis, which is an infection inside the valve that goes to his heart. He has been on antibiotics to try to eliminate the bacteria growing inside the valve. It is a very serious condition. The bacteria has gotten into his blood stream. The Gewertz family found out last night that Coby will have to undergo heart surgery to replace the infected valve (possibly as early as Monday or Tuesday) but they have to get the bacteria infection under control first. Please send him a note or some flowers. He’s the most humble kid around and would probably be pissed knowing I sent this out, but he’s in a fight here and could use the good mojo."

I will add the info on where he's at to send anything you would like to send him.

I know Coby and his brother Marc very well and you could not meet two nicer, more helpful guys. Usually we put these prayers out for guys a little further along in life, but Coby is a young guy just starting to make things happen- and doing great stuff with the topic we all hold most dear- hot rods.
Thanks in advance, Jim

**Jeff Norwell** · 09-20-2006, 01:20 PM

jeez...prayers sent....Coby....gawd...

Rusty · 09-20-2006, 01:21 PM

A prayer said, Hope everything goes well

JimA · 09-20-2006, 01:24 PM

Coby has asked that no one call for the time being as he REALLY needs his rest. Thanks Jim

**Chopped50Ford** · 09-20-2006, 01:25 PM

Prayers are sent. Get better!

**straykatkustoms** · 09-20-2006, 01:26 PM

He will be included in our prayers for a speedy recovery...............

JimA · 09-20-2006, 01:28 PM

It just hit me extra hard that I just looked down and saw that I'm wearing a CHURCH shirt today! Get well Coby!!!

Petejoe · 09-20-2006, 01:38 PM

That's awful. Bacterial is a nasty nasty thing. Get well Coby. you have my prayers!

**NoSurf** · 09-20-2006, 01:39 PM

Get well soon!

When this gets to be a bunch of pages long- someone print it out and bring it to him.

tooslow54 · 09-20-2006, 01:43 PM

Get well Coby! You're in my prayers.

TINGLER · 09-20-2006, 01:45 PM

This is terrible news.

How does something like this happen?

Coby, GET WELL SOON!

36couper · 09-20-2006, 01:45 PM

I'll wear my Church shirt today to honor and to think about him.

53burb · 09-20-2006, 01:47 PM

For all the HAMB brothers and sisters here. I just got off the phone with Coby. My persistance payed off after the 1st nurse said he is not allowed calls. He sends out his thanks to all that know about this and that he will post as soon as he gets through this and lets all of us know how he is recovering . I told him that he still has alot to offer in the hot rod community on top of the kool stuff that he has done so far. "VIVA La HAMB". I was wearing the auction shirt that my girl won(piratevixen) for me last night at badbobs Tuesday get together that has momentumfoto' truck (sold) on it. All our prays are with ya "ROADAPPLE" Church.......Cars not Culture! KNUX! 53burb and PirateVixen

slim53 · 09-20-2006, 01:47 PM

Get well soon and strong. My prayers are with you........

41 Dave · 09-20-2006, 01:47 PM

Coby, I hope this prayer finds you on the mend. Hope you get well soon !

41 Dave

octane · 09-20-2006, 01:52 PM

I don't know Coby, but wish him well. My best friend since the fourth grade, Greg, had this condition and had the heart valve surgery almost two years ago. He's a big, strong 32 year old guy - never know anything was wrong looking at him til he started having chest pains and difficulty breathing.

Anyhow, long story short, he had the surgery, and now is healthy and playing with his kids again. First few months of recovery were rough, but he's better than ever now. Hang in there Coby. Lots of prayers coming your way.

53burb · 09-20-2006, 01:53 PM

roadapple................................hang in their brother!!!!!!! KNUX!

ANewBeat · 09-20-2006, 02:03 PM

Coby, my thoughts and prayers go out as well. I hope all truns out well. Get well soon.

rasputin · 09-20-2006, 02:03 PM

As I started to log in to reply I just realized that I too am wearing my Church shirt today.

This is awful news. My thoughts go out to him.

I hope he's well again very soon.

Thirdyfivepickup · 09-20-2006, 02:09 PM

dude, that sucks huge!... my prayers are on the way. Get well soon Coby!

09-20-2006, 01:19 PM	#1
JimA BANNED Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Jarrell, Texas Posts: 4,844	HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Just got this message from John Drummond from Goodguys- "Our dear friend Coby Gewertz, founder and head designer of CHURCH – Cars Not Culture, is in the intensive care unit at the Little Company of Mary hospital in Torrance. After weeks of pneumonia and intense flu-like conditions, Coby was rushed to the hospital this past Sunday. He was diagnosed with Endocarditis, which is an infection inside the valve that goes to his heart. He has been on antibiotics to try to eliminate the bacteria growing inside the valve. It is a very serious condition. The bacteria has gotten into his blood stream. The Gewertz family found out last night that Coby will have to undergo heart surgery to replace the infected valve (possibly as early as Monday or Tuesday) but they have to get the bacteria infection under control first. Please send him a note or some flowers. He’s the most humble kid around and would probably be pissed knowing I sent this out, but he’s in a fight here and could use the good mojo." I will add the info on where he's at to send anything you would like to send him. I know Coby and his brother Marc very well and you could not meet two nicer, more helpful guys. Usually we put these prayers out for guys a little further along in life, but Coby is a young guy just starting to make things happen- and doing great stuff with the topic we all hold most dear- hot rods. Thanks in advance, Jim

09-20-2006, 01:20 PM	#2
Jeff Norwell Art Editor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palookaville Posts: 11,742	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers jeez...prayers sent....Coby....gawd... __________________ "I like HOT RODS." "Now, go drive your Volvo...safely..." http://www.jeffnorwell.com http://drawnandquarrtered.blogspot.com

09-20-2006, 01:21 PM	#3
Rusty Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Combine, Texas Posts: 8,939	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers A prayer said, Hope everything goes well __________________ Dirtys Speed Shop 214 537-7423 Texas Nostalgia Nationals Yello Belly Dragstrip - Grand Prairie, TX www.texasnostalgianationals.com

09-20-2006, 01:24 PM	#4
JimA BANNED Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Jarrell, Texas Posts: 4,844	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Coby has asked that no one call for the time being as he REALLY needs his rest. Thanks Jim Last edited by JimA; 09-20-2006 at 04:54 PM.

09-20-2006, 01:25 PM	#5
Chopped50Ford Alliance Vendor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Yucaipa, California ~ So. Cal Posts: 5,976	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Prayers are sent. Get better! __________________ Check it out! Low Cost Custom Work Vintage Metal Need 1964 Galaxie Parts

09-20-2006, 01:26 PM	#6
straykatkustoms Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dewey, Ok USA Posts: 5,361	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers He will be included in our prayers for a speedy recovery............... __________________ *** "STRAY KAT 500" * DEWEY, OK. MAY 3, 4 & 5, 2013 * "STARLINER" *** WICHITA, KS. SEPT 6 & 7, 2013 www.straykatkustoms.com

09-20-2006, 01:28 PM	#7
JimA BANNED Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Jarrell, Texas Posts: 4,844	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers It just hit me extra hard that I just looked down and saw that I'm wearing a CHURCH shirt today! Get well Coby!!!

09-20-2006, 01:38 PM	#8
Petejoe Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zoar, (Middle of Hot Rod Universe) Ohio Posts: 6,636	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers That's awful. Bacterial is a nasty nasty thing. Get well Coby. you have my prayers! __________________ In my old age... Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked..... the good fortune to run into the ones I do..... and the eyesight to tell the difference.

09-20-2006, 01:39 PM	#9
NoSurf Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Abilene Kansas Posts: 3,531	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Get well soon! When this gets to be a bunch of pages long- someone print it out and bring it to him.

09-20-2006, 01:43 PM	#10
tooslow54 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wineland Empire Posts: 924	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Get well Coby! You're in my prayers.

09-20-2006, 01:45 PM	#11
TINGLER Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cookeville, TN Posts: 3,730	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers This is terrible news. How does something like this happen? Coby, GET WELL SOON! __________________ http://www.tinglerart.com/

09-20-2006, 01:45 PM	#12
36couper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ontario Posts: 1,751	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers I'll wear my Church shirt today to honor and to think about him. __________________ I live in Canada but my heart is in Detroit

09-20-2006, 01:47 PM	#13
53burb Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whittier-Alhambra Posts: 2,826	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers For all the HAMB brothers and sisters here. I just got off the phone with Coby. My persistance payed off after the 1st nurse said he is not allowed calls. He sends out his thanks to all that know about this and that he will post as soon as he gets through this and lets all of us know how he is recovering . I told him that he still has alot to offer in the hot rod community on top of the kool stuff that he has done so far. "VIVA La HAMB". I was wearing the auction shirt that my girl won(piratevixen) for me last night at badbobs Tuesday get together that has momentumfoto' truck (sold) on it. All our prays are with ya "ROADAPPLE" Church.......Cars not Culture! KNUX! 53burb and PirateVixen Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I'm a mean machine, drinking gasoline, you could make my motor hum" Last edited by 53burb; 09-20-2006 at 02:43 PM.

09-20-2006, 01:47 PM	#14
slim53 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MN Posts: 418	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Get well soon and strong. My prayers are with you........ __________________ "Slim, your like the little brother I never had, except smaller." Scavengers CC - Twin Cities

09-20-2006, 01:47 PM	#15
41 Dave Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Adelanto, Ca Posts: 2,535	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Coby, I hope this prayer finds you on the mend. Hope you get well soon ! 41 Dave

09-20-2006, 01:52 PM	#16
octane Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 335	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers I don't know Coby, but wish him well. My best friend since the fourth grade, Greg, had this condition and had the heart valve surgery almost two years ago. He's a big, strong 32 year old guy - never know anything was wrong looking at him til he started having chest pains and difficulty breathing. Anyhow, long story short, he had the surgery, and now is healthy and playing with his kids again. First few months of recovery were rough, but he's better than ever now. Hang in there Coby. Lots of prayers coming your way. __________________ www.freetimegarage.com

09-20-2006, 01:53 PM	#17
53burb Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whittier-Alhambra Posts: 2,826	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers roadapple................................hang in their brother!!!!!!! KNUX! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I'm a mean machine, drinking gasoline, you could make my motor hum" Last edited by 53burb; 09-20-2006 at 01:58 PM.

09-20-2006, 02:03 PM	#18
ANewBeat Grenade Inspector Join Date: May 2005 Location: Floriduh Posts: 245	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers Coby, my thoughts and prayers go out as well. I hope all truns out well. Get well soon.

09-20-2006, 02:03 PM	#19
rasputin Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 179	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers As I started to log in to reply I just realized that I too am wearing my Church shirt today. This is awful news. My thoughts go out to him. I hope he's well again very soon. __________________ I am nothing. Who the hell are you? LOS BOULEVARDOS

09-20-2006, 02:09 PM	#20
Thirdyfivepickup Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DeMotte, In Posts: 6,066	Re: HAMBer RoadApple and CHURCH creator NEEDS prayers dude, that sucks huge!... my prayers are on the way. Get well soon Coby! __________________ looking for a solid 55-59 Chevy/GMC bed. fleet or step side. Preferably Chicago area Last edited by Thirdyfivepickup; 09-21-2006 at 07:53 AM.

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