My heart is broken just learned that my Friend "lakes modified" in Oregon passed mid year 2010 I hooked up with Bill on Hamb, he invited me to come to the Friday night car show in Silverton Oregon I had a great time here are a few photos from that night Bill's Red Mercury pick up truck in the middle there were many cool cars that night Bill looking at the 34 Ford We had dinner at the cafe with our wife's later that night we went to his home i enjoyed the garage our wife's talked flowers and antiques Two of the Finest people we have ever met We hit it off, i pm'ed him since that meeting we planned to visit Bill on our trip last year to Oregon but the trip was canceled because of my wife's heath "lakes modified" was the real deal i am proud to have known him
Very sad indeed.I met Bill through here and had many great conversations with him.Even painted a couple of pith helmets for him to take to the salt.Too many friends leaving;Rest in Peace my brother.
This is such sad news. I knew Bill only briefly while we were working on the history of Roamer Racing equipment, which he was quite interested in. He did not hesitate to share his knowledge and was so enthusiastic. Heres some pictures for everybody's memory banks of Bill's modified. Many homemade parts on this one, like the spinner hub caps, which he had cast and designed after the early Edmunds logo. Bill, you will be missed. I only wish we could have met in person. Scott Miller
Very sad news indeed. We had done much bench racing and trading of a thing or two over the years. He was a HUGE Mercury fan - and a prince of a man. He gave me crap when I needed it - (which was often) and was a good friend as well. I will miss you my friend - hope there are many hot rodders and lots of cool iron where you are today. RIP.
Scott Miller Thanks for your post # 4 photos of the modified outside I like this one from your post a cool shot showing the Roamer Racing heads the dual carbs & Bonneville stickers on the windshield my photos from our trip the modified on the hoist in Bill's shop he Cast many parts for the modified including this caps that were never made true custom art Bill drove what he had
Very sorry to hear that. For obvious reasons, he was one of the more enthusiastic supporters of the lakes modified website I ran for a little while there. dan
Sorry to hear this. I went to his house one time and bought some parts from him. Great guy and loved flatheads and early olds stuff like me.
I didn't know him, but he sounds like he was one great guy with lots of knowladge and skill just to name a few of his qualities. May he rest in peace.