Hot Rods Rolling bones Ken Schmidt Passing.

Just found a posting on the Rolling Bones FB page that Ken has passed on. One hell of a car builder and Road Warrior. Godspeed.

 

Saw this as well, it’s a sad day for hot rodders across the world

 

A sad day indeed...Godspeed Ken.

 

Oh no?! RIP

 

What a bummer!!
Great guy I considered a pal.
Well, hot rods in heaven will be getting a new look!
Go get 'em, Ken!
Condolences to his family and many, many friends across the country and around the world.

Sad Al

 

RIP Ken

 

Ken was a real hot rodder and inspired many of us, the video just seems appropriate. HRP

 

RIP

 

Kenneth W. Schmidt
April 23, 1946 - March 20, 2023

RIP @ROLLING BONES 1A ​

 

Ken In His Happy Place
image by Tim Scott
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RIP Ken

 

Great guy....sad day.

 

My favorite hot rod video is the section between 2:46 and about 3:04!

God be with Ken's family and friends who mourn his passing.

Lynn

 

Sad day. My son sent me the news this morning. Just met Ken last year at Bonneville and he couldn’t have been nicer to my 18 year old son letting him sit in the cars, signing his shirt, etc. Praying for his family and friends.

Pic from my son sitting in one of the cars.

 

The traditional hot rodding community has lost a great torch bearer, inspiration and very humble guy. I remember that he seemed genuinely surprised that I asked him to autograph my Rolling Bones cap. I had the good fortune and honor to meet and talk with Ken at TROG 2015 and at the Bowling Green Hot Rod Reunion. He didn't know me from Adam but he made me feel like we were old friends. I asked him to pose for this photo at TROG.

 

Sad news, RIP.

 

First time I saw my Coupe, I tried to buy it from my friend Conrad, Mrbomba. Think that was 2011. Tried to buy it for years. Finally, I bought it and when I took it out for a drive I ran into these guys that kept telling me, " That looks like a Rolling Bones car". I didn't know what that meant til I got on the web and looked it up. That's where a found Ken and the Bones guys. Can't tell you how many times I've watched that video and 3 Mile. Sad to hear he has passed. He had a style and design he liked and wouldn't sway from his principles. RIP Ken.

 

meet him in 2019 , just a cool and simple guy . RIP ken

 

That's too bad. I never met him, but I have watched his documentary on youtube and he seemed like the real deal. Godspeed.

 

Godspeed Ken.

I first saw his Rolling Bones cars at the Road Agents show in Connecticut back in 02?
We hung out and chatted in the staging lanes at Bonneville in 2009. He was a down to earth guy and super approachable.

 

We're very sad to hear this.
Godspeed Ken.

 

A big hit to the hot rod industry. So sad to hear of his passing

 

Very sad to hear. We lost a true legend! Prayers to his family - Matt and Keith, Dave and all the Bone's family worldwide.

 

Looks by all accounts he lived the life he wanted to which is all we can ask for. Enjoy your life while we're all able to

 

Ken left his mark in 2 worlds. The Hot Rod World and The Western Art World. A kind and courteous man. His passing will leave a void in our world. RIP.

 

A very sad day indeed. Sounded like he was privately battling his health for quite some time. RIP Ken.

 

Sad news....RIP Ken

 

Sad to here this I met Ken at garage night many years ago a real stand up guy. He will be missed.