I have known Barry for over 40 years, since his "street hero" days. He and I worked together at the old "Bill's Rod and Custom" shop. He always kept us laughing and was a true character. Most of the stories I have can't be printed here. There is one that I can tell, However. He came to my wedding, almost 34 years ago, dressed in a sky-blue leisure suit and his ever present afro. In the reception line, Barry shook hands with my bride, and kissed me! This photo was taken about the time he was building his black flamed '40. Barry is in front , on the ground, taking life easy. It is hard for me to believe he is gone. I will pray for him and mourn his passing.
Sorry to hear, met him over the years at various swap meets, a great guy, always willing to share knowledge...
Sad news-One of the best and not another like him!! R.I.P -Deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
Over the years I had converstions with Barry and he would offer advice about the builds we were doing. Barry was always very personable, he will greatly missed in the hot rod community. We wish his family strength in this time of grief....... Rest in Peace Barry, Kelly and Jeanne Long
So Sad. I remember seeing him every year at York, and at Louisville in '09 while cruising the hotel parkinglots in the evening with my Dad in his roadster Mr. Lobeck yelled at us from his lawn chair "Hey Vermont!" I couldn't believe he remembered an average-guy '32 roadster out of the sea of people and cars he knew. RIP Mr. Lobeck B.
If you believe in forever Then life is just a one-night stand If there's a rock and roll heaven Well you know they've got a hell of a band Deepest condolences to all his family
So Sad, I have the Duece Barry helped Chris Staneck build in the late 90s. It made the B cover of RJ and a nice spread in SR. "The Lobeck Look" was what drove me to buy the car and I have left it as it was for the 11 years I have owned it! Barry was always friendly at the car shows even though he didn't know me from Adam! Hope to see him Hot Rod Heaven! So Fine
Once again, thanks for all your phone calls, texts, emails and visitors to wanted to show there love and support for Barry. We all will miss him terribly and wish he could be here with us. In times like these there comes a sudden loss of words and a ache in your heart that just won't accept that he is gone. Thanks again for all the love and support. P.S. Sorry God, but heaven will NEVER be the same!
Damn, this is really sad news. Barry helped me quite a bit over the years. He was a great guy and alot of fun to be around. RIP
Barry was a trooper he did battle cancer almost 25 yrs ago then had heart complications a few years ago.
I fist met Barry in Ok city at the 86 Nats. I bought a super bell axle from him. I was building my 40 standard coupe and he took time to chat a bit. He made me laugh and gave me some good advice. I have respected him ever since. Its a sad day.. His family is in my thoughts.
Sorry to hear of this.They must be building some great hot Rods in Heaven now.So sad for the family but memories that will last forever.RIP Barry Dave Garber
From all of us at KKOA,our condolences go out to the Lobeck family and friends.He will forever be cruising.
So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Had him to build a frame for my 37 Ford and he was the very best to do business with. Always had time to talk anywhere we met. His family is in my prayers
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