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**Ryan** · 08-08-2007, 09:17 AM

Finding Gary Howard's joint is no easy feat. I had been there once before, but still found myself squinting at street signs and making multiple u-turns. However, once ...

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The_Monster · 08-08-2007, 09:23 AM

man, thats some amazing stuff!! Very nice work, that Gary!

Rikster · 08-08-2007, 09:32 AM

Thank you Ryan for this post.
Gary's work has been soem of the most favorite of mine for some time. His work is so subtile, jet so elegant. Almost like factory design sketches, from back then, coming alive.

Its a real pleasure every time a new Garry Howard creations is finished... something to look foreward to.

flt-blk · 08-08-2007, 09:39 AM

I was a little surprised when we toured his shop during the Reggie garage crawl this year at the Roundup.

Pretty simple stuff, no fancy anything just a practical shop and a kinda paint booth. A hall way full of paint guns and supplies in a barn with some filters in the door.

It goes to show you it is more about the man doing the work..

WOW.....

**Slick50** · 08-08-2007, 09:42 AM

It's always a real treat to stop at Gary's place when Reggie leads the garage crawl during the Round-Up.

We've seen "before the show debuts" of some pretty cool cars on two of the occasions I've been there.

I'm looking forward to the next visit.

Congrats, Gary, on the award!

smittyshotrods · 08-08-2007, 09:44 AM

Great story Ryan, I too have admired Gary's work and always thought he was a unsung hero of sorts.

Hot Rod 47 · 08-08-2007, 10:01 AM

great story, I love his work.

1950ChevySuburban · 08-08-2007, 10:11 AM

I've never heard of Gary Howard before. Thanks for the introduction, Ryan.
I have an instant appreciation for his work, and a load of respect for the man as well.
Well done, both of you!

SaltCityCustoms · 08-08-2007, 10:23 AM

I've always loved Gary's creation's, I also believe he is one of the unsung hero's as a lot of his work is published but most people have never heard of him.

chevnut · 08-08-2007, 10:39 AM

Interesting Read, Thanks Cheif!!

**Gotgas** · 08-08-2007, 10:52 AM

That '60 Chevy has always been a favorite of mine.

Sidebar:
Does anyone else have the CD box set of four discs inside a "model car box" with some of these cars on it? Cost me about $70... worth every penny. Hell, the book inside was worth that. In fact, I understand the PACKAGING won a Grammy for the set.

http://www.amazon.com/Rods-Custom-Cl.../dp/B00000I5M0

Slide · 08-08-2007, 10:57 AM

IN going to events and reading some printed show coverage, I was always drawn to Gary's builds... but it wasn't until recently that I realized they were all built by the same dude.

I got the opportunity to go to his shop on Reggie's pre-Roundup shop crawl a couple years ago. Everything in Ryan's blog post (and flt-blk's comments above) is dead-on. It's truly is amazing what this man does.

**Reggie** · 08-08-2007, 11:19 AM

He's one of my Heroes......and his cars drive as well as they look.

53burb · 08-08-2007, 11:32 AM

Heard from a little bird in the Austin area, that current project is going to have jaws a dropp'in!!!! KNUX! p.s. It's kool seeing Vaughn' '54 in the background sitting at SoCal shop while watching "Hard Shine".

THE235KID · 08-08-2007, 11:51 AM

I have seen his work for years now but I never knew his name. One of my favorites.

Silva · 08-08-2007, 12:49 PM

It's nice to see Gary Howard getting much deserved credit.

Congratulations! on induction to KKOA hall of fame.

COOTER · 08-08-2007, 01:08 PM

I wasn't too fond of post-shoebox fords until i saw the one he built for Jimmy at the LA Roadsters Show. Amazing.

**Jeff Norwell** · 08-08-2007, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotgas

That '60 Chevy has always been a favorite of mine.

Sidebar:
Does anyone else have the CD box set of four discs inside a "model car box" with some of these cars on it? Cost me about $70... worth every penny. Hell, the book inside was worth that. In fact, I understand the PACKAGING won a Grammy for the set.

http://www.amazon.com/Rods-Custom-Cl.../dp/B00000I5M0

I had a great time on Reggies crawl...and yep..I have had that box set for about 6-7 years...Von Franco did the cover.
A must for any collection

LaGrasta · 08-08-2007, 02:00 PM

the '60 Chevy... I like so many of the details on it.

RPW · 08-08-2007, 02:29 PM

This is GOOD stuff, well written abouat a great builder.
Gary Howard's customs are fantastic inspiration for me.
No overdone, just nice customs with everything in harmony.
Many thanks to both you and Gary!

08-08-2007, 09:17 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,688	Gary Howard Finding Gary Howard's joint is no easy feat. I had been there once before, but still found myself squinting at street signs and making multiple u-turns. However, once ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

08-08-2007, 09:23 AM	#2
The_Monster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SE Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,722	Re: Gary Howard man, thats some amazing stuff!! Very nice work, that Gary! __________________ Look, creep... you want a knuckle sandwich? Aah, no thanks... Im waiting for a double chubby chuck.

08-08-2007, 09:32 AM	#3
Rikster Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 5,577	Re: Gary Howard Thank you Ryan for this post. Gary's work has been soem of the most favorite of mine for some time. His work is so subtile, jet so elegant. Almost like factory design sketches, from back then, coming alive. Its a real pleasure every time a new Garry Howard creations is finished... something to look foreward to. __________________ Rik Hoving Follow us on Facebook http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/

08-08-2007, 09:39 AM	#4
flt-blk Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 4,313	Re: Gary Howard I was a little surprised when we toured his shop during the Reggie garage crawl this year at the Roundup. Pretty simple stuff, no fancy anything just a practical shop and a kinda paint booth. A hall way full of paint guns and supplies in a barn with some filters in the door. It goes to show you it is more about the man doing the work.. WOW..... __________________ THEM TX "Nomad"

08-08-2007, 09:42 AM	#5
Slick50 Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 936	Re: Gary Howard It's always a real treat to stop at Gary's place when Reggie leads the garage crawl during the Round-Up. We've seen "before the show debuts" of some pretty cool cars on two of the occasions I've been there. I'm looking forward to the next visit. Congrats, Gary, on the award! __________________ Ken aka Slick 50 Join the Alliance! "The subject title could have made a good thread, but turned out to be just another rodent problem." Last edited by Slick50; 08-08-2007 at 09:49 AM.

08-08-2007, 09:44 AM	#6
smittyshotrods Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Woodlands,Texas USA Posts: 1,384	Re: Gary Howard Great story Ryan, I too have admired Gary's work and always thought he was a unsung hero of sorts.

08-08-2007, 10:01 AM	#7
Hot Rod 47 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Suffield, Connecticut Posts: 897	Re: Gary Howard great story, I love his work. __________________ Follow my projects here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Copper...88438841189393

08-08-2007, 10:11 AM	#8
1950ChevySuburban Member Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 6,239	Re: Gary Howard I've never heard of Gary Howard before. Thanks for the introduction, Ryan. I have an instant appreciation for his work, and a load of respect for the man as well. Well done, both of you! __________________ *My '29 Sedan build thread can be viewed here:* /showthread.php?t=635145

08-08-2007, 10:23 AM	#9
SaltCityCustoms Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,150	Re: Gary Howard I've always loved Gary's creation's, I also believe he is one of the unsung hero's as a lot of his work is published but most people have never heard of him.

08-08-2007, 10:39 AM	#10
chevnut Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 979	Re: Gary Howard Interesting Read, Thanks Cheif!!

08-08-2007, 10:52 AM	#11
Gotgas Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DFW USA Posts: 5,527	Re: Gary Howard That '60 Chevy has always been a favorite of mine. Sidebar: Does anyone else have the CD box set of four discs inside a "model car box" with some of these cars on it? Cost me about $70... worth every penny. Hell, the book inside was worth that. In fact, I understand the PACKAGING won a Grammy for the set. http://www.amazon.com/Rods-Custom-Cl.../dp/B00000I5M0 __________________ . Good hands. BAD taste in cars.

08-08-2007, 10:57 AM	#12
Slide Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Crandall, TX Posts: 3,035	Re: Gary Howard IN going to events and reading some printed show coverage, I was always drawn to Gary's builds... but it wasn't until recently that I realized they were all built by the same dude. I got the opportunity to go to his shop on Reggie's pre-Roundup shop crawl a couple years ago. Everything in Ryan's blog post (and flt-blk's comments above) is dead-on. It's truly is amazing what this man does.

08-08-2007, 11:19 AM	#13
Reggie Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Round Rock, Tx (Suburb of Austin) Posts: 1,688	Re: Gary Howard He's one of my Heroes......and his cars drive as well as they look. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Reggie Last edited by Reggie; 08-11-2007 at 02:51 PM.

08-08-2007, 11:32 AM	#14
53burb Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whittier-Alhambra Posts: 2,826	Re: Gary Howard Heard from a little bird in the Austin area, that current project is going to have jaws a dropp'in!!!! KNUX! p.s. It's kool seeing Vaughn' '54 in the background sitting at SoCal shop while watching "Hard Shine". __________________ "I'm a mean machine, drinking gasoline, you could make my motor hum"

08-08-2007, 11:51 AM	#15
THE235KID Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canton, Texas Posts: 3,743	Re: Gary Howard I have seen his work for years now but I never knew his name. One of my favorites. __________________ Rosebud Customs Project Blog The Inline 6 Speed Parts Photo Archive

08-08-2007, 12:49 PM	#16
Silva Grenade Inspector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Posts: 331	Re: Gary Howard It's nice to see Gary Howard getting much deserved credit. Congratulations! on induction to KKOA hall of fame.

08-08-2007, 01:08 PM	#17
COOTER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 2,323	Re: Gary Howard I wasn't too fond of post-shoebox fords until i saw the one he built for Jimmy at the LA Roadsters Show. Amazing. __________________ Crankhole

08-08-2007, 02:00 PM	#19
LaGrasta Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA / Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,254	Re: Gary Howard the '60 Chevy... I like so many of the details on it. __________________ 1963 1/2 Ford Falcon: nipped, tucked, & flaked. ACES SoCal – member

08-08-2007, 02:29 PM	#20
RPW Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: South of Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 946	Re: Gary Howard This is GOOD stuff, well written abouat a great builder. Gary Howard's customs are fantastic inspiration for me. No overdone, just nice customs with everything in harmony. Many thanks to both you and Gary! __________________ - Kustom style - Not lifestyle - Last edited by RPW; 08-08-2007 at 03:05 PM.

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