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**Ryan** · 09-28-2007, 11:48 PM

Wally Parks died today. What can I say? What can anyone say? Wally was one of the most important people in my professional life. From the very early stages of The Jalo...

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Chris Casny · 09-28-2007, 11:50 PM

As said before, R.I.P.

JimA · 09-28-2007, 11:54 PM

This marks the one one single greatest loss to hot rodding in its entire history. This man affected so many people in so many ways it cannot be grasped in a month of concentrated thinking. Truly sad, and must be remembered by all who ever enjoyed a hot rod magazine or a day at a drag race- just as a start. RIP Wally, hero of the rodding world

Harms Way · 09-29-2007, 12:01 AM

Sometimes words seem so inadequate,.... this is one of those times,
Thank you Wally .

Roothawg · 09-29-2007, 12:04 AM

I hate to hear that. My condolences to the Parks family.

Bumpstick · 09-29-2007, 12:05 AM

Godspeed Wally.

Kiwi Kev · 09-29-2007, 12:06 AM

R.I.P.

Motochris · 09-29-2007, 12:09 AM

Sad to hear, Wally, my dad, and a number of others were the founding members of the local Dust Devils car club.....a plaque I still run in my truck today. Wally did so much for this passion we have. Godspeed Wally.

Bass · 09-29-2007, 12:11 AM

Wally Parks lived a long life and did many, many exceptional things for hot rodding and drag racing. He will be missed, but we should all be so lucky to have accomplished as much as he did by the time we punch out.

Rest in peace.

LOWCAB · 09-29-2007, 12:14 AM

R.I.P. Wally
Thank you for all you did.
Just don't know what to say. Very sad news.

tfeverfred · 09-29-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks and God speed Wally. Those dang angels must have been illegal cloud racing.

**Chopped50Ford** · 09-29-2007, 12:35 AM

next time your out in the shop/garage, raise your wrench up in his honor.

This man and many others who passed this year set the standard that we follow today.

He will be missed.

RIP and God Speed. [wipes tears away]

Dreddybear · 09-29-2007, 12:48 AM

R.I.P. Wally, Thanks for everything.

53chevy · 09-29-2007, 01:03 AM

Thank You Mr. Wally Parks. I hold the highest respect for you and whole heartedly appreciate what you have done. Without you, it would be hard to imagine how things would be. Your passion and dedication was, is, and will always be an important impact on me.

Here's Wally inside the Pierson brothers coupe (orig. photo)

Here's a better pic and I just can't stop thinking about what he has done, rembering this great man.

Ken

bonesy · 09-29-2007, 01:07 AM

Very sad - the true godfather of hot rodding.

NVRRDUNN · 09-29-2007, 01:15 AM

Icons will never die in the hearts of those that follow them.......talk about your hot rod heaven...THE MAN has finally arrived!!! Thanks for the ride here, Wally...my condolences to his family.

swazzie · 09-29-2007, 01:15 AM

God Bless your soul Wally Parks ! So many thank you's for so much you have done . God (Wally) speed Brother . R.I.P.

Tetanus Shot · 09-29-2007, 01:25 AM

a void has just opened in the hot rod world that no one will ever be able to fill.

we were lucky to have him for so long.

R.I.P.

Casey · 09-29-2007, 01:30 AM

what a great life it must have been . he saw it all. Rip

COOP666 · 09-29-2007, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Kev

R.I.P.

What a great photo. R.I.P.

09-28-2007, 11:48 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,606	Wally Parks Wally Parks died today. What can I say? What can anyone say? Wally was one of the most important people in my professional life. From the very early stages of The Jalo... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

09-28-2007, 11:50 PM	#2
Chris Casny Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hollywood CA/Burbank CA/Austin TX Posts: 4,549	Re: Wally Parks As said before, R.I.P. __________________ I know nothing

09-28-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
JimA BANNED Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Jarrell, Texas Posts: 4,844	Re: Wally Parks This marks the one one single greatest loss to hot rodding in its entire history. This man affected so many people in so many ways it cannot be grasped in a month of concentrated thinking. Truly sad, and must be remembered by all who ever enjoyed a hot rod magazine or a day at a drag race- just as a start. RIP Wally, hero of the rodding world

09-29-2007, 12:01 AM	#4
Harms Way Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 6,237	Re: Wally Parks Sometimes words seem so inadequate,.... this is one of those times, Thank you Wally . __________________ A sinner saved by Grace. (Eph. 2:8-9) H.A.M.B. Chapel

09-29-2007, 12:04 AM	#5
Roothawg Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Slackerville, OK Posts: 14,239	Re: Wally Parks I hate to hear that. My condolences to the Parks family. __________________ CrossMembers CC My shop truck build blog. http://slackerfarms.blogspot.com/

09-29-2007, 12:05 AM	#6
Bumpstick Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,366	Re: Wally Parks Godspeed Wally. __________________ Panel Beaters c.c.

09-29-2007, 12:06 AM	#7
Kiwi Kev Old School HAMBer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura, CA Hotrodders Paradise Posts: 6,731	Re: Wally Parks R.I.P. __________________ That's MISTER low buck to you pal!

09-29-2007, 12:09 AM	#8
Motochris Grenade Inspector Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ridgecrest CA Posts: 123	Re: Wally Parks Sad to hear, Wally, my dad, and a number of others were the founding members of the local Dust Devils car club.....a plaque I still run in my truck today. Wally did so much for this passion we have. Godspeed Wally. __________________ www.F-O-A.com Off Road Shock Absorbers

09-29-2007, 12:11 AM	#9
Bass Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,277	Re: Wally Parks Wally Parks lived a long life and did many, many exceptional things for hot rodding and drag racing. He will be missed, but we should all be so lucky to have accomplished as much as he did by the time we punch out. Rest in peace. __________________ Bass Kustom - Dallas, TX www.basskustom.com "Practicing the last true American art form."

09-29-2007, 12:14 AM	#10
LOWCAB Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 1,833	Re: Wally Parks R.I.P. Wally Thank you for all you did. Just don't know what to say. Very sad news.

09-29-2007, 12:24 AM	#11
tfeverfred Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 7,116	Re: Wally Parks Thanks and God speed Wally. Those dang angels must have been illegal cloud racing. __________________ We all tend to think that as we drive down the road in our rods or customs, that everyone who glances our way is admiring our car. In reality, the vast majority of people just don't get it. roddinron

09-29-2007, 12:35 AM	#12
Chopped50Ford Alliance Vendor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Yucaipa, California ~ So. Cal Posts: 5,976	Re: Wally Parks next time your out in the shop/garage, raise your wrench up in his honor. This man and many others who passed this year set the standard that we follow today. He will be missed. RIP and God Speed. [wipes tears away] __________________ Check it out! Low Cost Custom Work Vintage Metal Need 1964 Galaxie Parts

09-29-2007, 12:48 AM	#13
Dreddybear Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AUSTIN TEXAS Posts: 5,166	Re: Wally Parks R.I.P. Wally, Thanks for everything. __________________ HOLLEY 94 INFO MY COUPE BUILD

09-29-2007, 01:03 AM	#14
53chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ventura, Ca. --> Attending school In Riverside, Ca. Posts: 1,548	Re: Wally Parks Thank You Mr. Wally Parks. I hold the highest respect for you and whole heartedly appreciate what you have done. Without you, it would be hard to imagine how things would be. Your passion and dedication was, is, and will always be an important impact on me. Here's Wally inside the Pierson brothers coupe (orig. photo) Here's a better pic and I just can't stop thinking about what he has done, rembering this great man. Ken Last edited by 53chevy; 09-29-2007 at 11:29 AM.

09-29-2007, 01:07 AM	#15
bonesy Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 2,708	Re: Wally Parks Very sad - the true godfather of hot rodding.

09-29-2007, 01:15 AM	#16
NVRRDUNN Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 783	Re: Wally Parks Icons will never die in the hearts of those that follow them.......talk about your hot rod heaven...THE MAN has finally arrived!!! Thanks for the ride here, Wally...my condolences to his family. __________________ "if ya gotta ask....ya dont get it "

09-29-2007, 01:15 AM	#17
swazzie Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rapid city , Mi Posts: 945	Re: Wally Parks God Bless your soul Wally Parks ! So many thank you's for so much you have done . God (Wally) speed Brother . R.I.P. __________________ RECYCLE YOUR HIPPIES !!!!!!!!!

09-29-2007, 01:30 AM	#19
Casey Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin & dripping springs Texas Posts: 3,294	Re: Wally Parks what a great life it must have been . he saw it all. Rip __________________ nope...he is hereby Knighted Crazy Casey...

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