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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ryan, Nov 5, 2015.

  1. SapienKustom
    Joined: Sep 11, 2006
    Posts: 603

    SapienKustom
    Member
    from Merced, CA

    I'm glad I was able to talk to him at several different shows. RIP Mr. Barris
     
  2. RIP George...
     
  3. hacknwhack
    Joined: Jan 25, 2006
    Posts: 481

    hacknwhack
    Member
    from mass

    RIP The king of Kustoms
     
  4. ANDEREGG TRIBUTE
    Joined: Jan 1, 2008
    Posts: 1,390

    ANDEREGG TRIBUTE
    Member
    from Bordertown

    God Speed George....He thought so much of Uncle Ray's Roadster. Went way out of his way to make the car known in his own way, responsible for some amazing photographs and even included it in his show circuit. Thanks George....

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    George Barris Photo, Modesto California, 1959
     
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  5. George: what you have done with your creations, will last in everyone's memories forever.
    Thank You for all you've done and inspired in others!!
    RIP
     
  6. flamingokid
    Joined: Jan 5, 2005
    Posts: 2,203

    flamingokid
    Member

    As much as people put him down for being a copycat,he was by far the king of originals and did that for 70 years.RIP Mr. Barris,you will be missed.
     
  7. Rusty O'Toole
    Joined: Sep 17, 2006
    Posts: 9,701

    Rusty O'Toole
    Member

  8. Thanks, George.
     
  9. I know he was 89, but dang it! Rest in Peace, Mr. Barris...and thank you.
     
  10. raprap
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
    Posts: 768

    raprap
    Member
    from Ohio

    George and I circa, 2001 in Milwaukee Word of Wheels show.
     

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  11. plodge55aqua
    Joined: Jan 4, 2009
    Posts: 1,710

    plodge55aqua
    Member
    from Alberta

    RIP Mr Barris.. it was a pleasure meeting you in real life as well..
     
  12. Rest in Peace Mr.Barris. prayers sent God's speed.
     
  13. KahunaKat
    Joined: Sep 30, 2015
    Posts: 137

    KahunaKat
    Member
    from Texas

    HAPPY TRAILS, GEORGE!
    Thanks for the advice in 82, we will miss you!
     

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  14. EdLouie
    Joined: Feb 21, 2008
    Posts: 15

    EdLouie
    Member

    The legend will be missed!
    Barris.jpg
     
  15. 60'shotrod
    Joined: Nov 18, 2007
    Posts: 2,914

    60'shotrod
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  16. Roger O'Dell
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 1,153

    Roger O'Dell
    Member

    All has been said R.I.P.
     
  17. woodbutcher
    Joined: Apr 25, 2012
    Posts: 3,309

    woodbutcher
    Member

    RIP Mr Barris.God speed.
    Leo
     
  18. Actually a couple weeks from turning 90. We should all be that lucky. He did what he loved for nearly a Century, went to shows and events all over the world til damn near the last minute......not a bad life
     
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  19. rodney woolnough
    Joined: Mar 11, 2008
    Posts: 131

    rodney woolnough
    Member
    from tasmania

    RIP GEORGE YOU WILL BE MISSED
     
  20. GaryC.
    Joined: Mar 24, 2007
    Posts: 1,557

    GaryC.

    Custom with a "K".
    king of kustoms.png
     
  21. Jonnie King
    Joined: Aug 12, 2007
    Posts: 2,078

    Jonnie King
    Member
    from St. Louis

    Amen, to all have posted here already.
    It's been hard on me, personally, the last couple of days. As a kid, George Barris was one of my Heroes; as an adult, he became one of my friends.
    Thank you, Mr. Barris...you truly were "The King Of The Kustomizers".
    JK www.legends.thewwbc.net
     
  22. GaryC., that is way cool!
    RIP Mr. Barris!
     
  23. Erwin
    Joined: Dec 4, 2007
    Posts: 214

    Erwin
    Member

    Condolences to the family. I was caught up in his sphere of influence starting with the Munsters in '64 . To my 7 yr. old mind, "the coach" was amazing. Little did I know at the time that that was just the tip of the iceberg.
     
  24. 65pacecar
    Joined: Sep 22, 2010
    Posts: 21,384

    65pacecar
    Member
    from KY, AZ

    Watching HOT ROD Herman as a tribute to him. Two of my favorite cars he ever built.

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  25. LOW LID DUDE
    Joined: Aug 16, 2007
    Posts: 1,223

    LOW LID DUDE
    Member
    from Colorado

    Oh man it is sad to see him go. He is truly a legend. I am honored that he picked my Kustom for his award at the Salina leadsled show.He gave me a huge tin stamped Barris crest plaque that I display with pride. Rest in peace George.
     
  26. T-DeWitt
    Joined: Aug 16, 2012
    Posts: 293

    T-DeWitt
    Member

    RIP Barris

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  27. Bam.inc
    Joined: Jun 25, 2012
    Posts: 661

    Bam.inc
    Member
    from KS

    Legendary.
    One of those guys I wish I would have shook his hand & said "hi" when I had the opportunity... but I always feel like NOT annoying celebrities.
    Legendary work & seems to have made a great living doin what he loves & helping keep our hobby out there in mainstream interest.
    Is there an official "Hot Rodder Hall of Fame"?
     
  28. 296ardun
    Joined: Feb 11, 2009
    Posts: 4,697

    296ardun
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  29. lowsled2
    Joined: May 5, 2014
    Posts: 29

    lowsled2
    Member
    from Florida

    Wow! I still cant believe it.
     
  30. There has been a lot of great builders emerge over the years, but only one King.
    Rest In Peace Mr George Barris, your a true legend of the car world, world wide.
     

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