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This has been a good thread. As I've looked through some of the pages, it's good to see some young guys showing interest in old cars, even to the...
All through the '70s, '80s and '90s, I collected every article and picture that had to do with Jake or Pete. After a move to BedPan Flats in '94,...
I fully expect yo'all had fun.
Do any of you fellows ever come to Indiana to take in the car shows here. September is big with the 2 James Dean meets here in Fairmount and Gas...
Here's hoping if we can ever get back to the Apple Valley area that I can meet you all, including Jake, over some coffee and a donut maybe. I...
Good afternoon Everyone from Fairmount, Indiana, hometown of James Dean. Rocker77, any word from Jake on the pics of his '55 Chevy low rider?...
I've been to Apple Valley a number of times in the past. Good ol' Roy Rogers, California!! I'd been by his home on the back side of the golf...
Thanks everybody for your input and pictures about Jake. I hope to meet him one day. Dave
FYI - I couldn't find the Chapouris thread, so I'll post here. The monthly Good Guys issue for April is going to have part of it dedicated to...
Hello All, I asked this question awhile back; however, it was with another post, so it probably was missed. In the May 1973 issue of Rod and...
Greetings from Fairmount. I'd like to mention after seeing these photos that were posted in 2010 that Ted is still up and moving. I see him out...
One other comment about Jake - you might like to take a look at the cover of the February '67 Drag Cartoons. Jake's on the cover. Dave in Indiana
Greetings from James Dean, Indiana, or actually Fairmount...hometown of James Dean. I've been enjoying reading this thread about Jake. I've...
I just found this particular link...just wanted to say what a great video it is. I've long admired both coupes following their builds back in the...
Interesting topic, to say the least, but truely a problem that faces alot of hobbies. There probably isn't a "one standard fix" to it, either. I...
In regard to my post before this, ???
Has anyone any idea of the fellow on the left? My files show him as an unknown. 2nd fellow is Peterson, 3rd and 4th of course Wally and Roy....
Greetings All. Update on the NieKamp: I received a very nice email from the Peterson Museum informing me the NieKamp is still there but not on...
Thanks, Bill. I'll get with you soon. Dave
Are any HAMBers going to the James Dean Run in Fairmount, IN during the latter part of September? If you're going in your hot rod you'll want to...
Well, I guess that put me in my place.
Hi. I'd like to know if you have any extra parts? Also, what have been some of your experiences with your truck? Ours is a running mostly original...
My wife and I were at Pete and Jake's the 2nd week of June this year. It was quite a trip down memory lane. Like someone else said, Jerry Slover...
Thanks for clarification. Dave
Oh, yah. If I've read that article once, I've read it more than once...really, more like 100s of times. HiHi Dave in James Dean, IN
Does Jake still own the Niekamp; if not, who does? Dave in James Dean, IN
Since I finally got to see Jake's coupe at Pete and Jake's this past June, maybe there's still hope for me to see the Niekamp one day. Like...
It sounds like you all are going to have a great time. I would sure have liked to see the Dream Truck; however, I'm scheduled elsewhere. Post...
Who has one? I'm looking for a few acknowledgeable owners to exchange thoughts and ideas with. Ours is serial # 12015 Dave in James Dean, IN...
What a great thread!! I, like many others who have posted here, have followed Jim Jacobs' exploits ever since he was introduced by Bud Bryan in...
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