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The Coolest Car In Tucson Arizona! RIP Rick.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Curly Hand, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    Dan was telling me this is Sipes' car. Looks a little different from when I last saw it, but it was up in the air on his hoist. I never woulda known Rick would drive something that far.....it's good to see him driving something old for a change
     
  2. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    Seriously...did something happen to Rick?
     
  3. Pretty sure that car was at LARS last weekend - still Bitchin' :D still no front brakes :eek:
     
  4. brandon
    Joined: Jul 19, 2002
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    A little bit of a identity crisis to me.....a change front or back, and its 2 totally different cars
     
  5. Yeah something did happen to Rick,.it is with a lump in my throat that I will tell you Mr. Rick Sipes passed away last night in his sleep from what appears to be a heartattack............and YES Im serious this is no bullshit,I dont have alotta details but have been getting calls all day and was in Dons Hot Rod shop to nite to get parts and confirm..........PLEASE have rick in your thoughts or prayers and his family,and Melissa who has run his SUNSET SCREEN PRINTING for many years..........IF I get more details I will post but if someone wants to start a RICK SIPES thread go ahead I cant do it..............thanks for the great memories Rick I will miss ya!
     
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  6. metalshapes
    Joined: Nov 18, 2002
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    I'm really very sorry to hear this.

    RIP Rick.
     
  7. GaryB
    Joined: Dec 19, 2008
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    from Reno,nv

    soo sad to hear,R.I.P. rick. sorry for your loss
     
  8. metalshapes
    Joined: Nov 18, 2002
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    I changed the Title to this one...

    He knew about it and read it.

    And we had a lot of fun at the carshows joking about it.

    I thought it was really cool that he could take it in his stride and see the humor of it.

    He will be missed.
     
  9. JustplainJ
    Joined: Apr 24, 2007
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    from so.cal.

    mine's a glass Body too! fool's the best of them....(for awhile anyway)

    Holy shit! I just read more of the thread... did the guy who owns the car really die?
    I was parked with him at walden's open house. so sorry to hear this!


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  10. Redz Rodz
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    wow , i was checking out his exhust tips he just built for his hot rod ,i'm building something like them ,talented guy !! rip rick..
     
  11. Royalshifter
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    from California

    Gosh...what a bummer. RIP
     
  12. sorry to hear of Rick's passing. RIP
     
  13. rick finch
    Joined: May 26, 2008
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    Man...what a sad ending, that ain't no joke! R.I.P.Rick:(
     
  14. sad news. R.I.P. rick.
    Al.
     
  15. Yes
     
  16. I have some more details but not set in stone yet,the services are palnned for tuesday as I have it now but will CONFIRM over the weekend,the will be at south lawn and outa respect please show in your car (Rick would dig it)..........more details as I get them,thanks Metalshapes and the rest of you all,when I get time and my thoughts together I will detail some of Ricks years as a sprint car racer among other things..........
     
  17. socalmerc
    Joined: Feb 24, 2008
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    from socal

    did you know any of the guys from the south side back then?
     
  18. I seen the coupe at the LARS, and took a few pics. It stood out, to me! Sorry to hear of his passing, that's the last thing you wanna hear!
     
  19. Jeem
    Joined: Sep 12, 2002
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    Damn shame, just spoke to him last week?! So sorry to hear.
     
  20. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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    Dan and I got the 34 sedan running last week....

    Rick was a character, we'll sure miss him. My condolences to his family.
     
  21. JeffreyJames
    Joined: Jun 13, 2007
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    from SUGAR CITY

    What the fuck??!!! To many lately.....too many anytime really. So sorry to hear this. His car was so awesome and he seemed to enjoy driving the thing everywhere so I hope he went peacefully with thoughts of those he loved running through his head. God bless.
     
  22. Sheep Dip
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    from Central Ca

    I'm sorry you will never convince me that no front brakes is fine, safe or other wise in or on public roads in an emergency situation and we all have them eventually...but... it is a very nice looking hot rod for sure. R.I.P:)
     
  23. zArlen
    Joined: May 12, 2011
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    Seriously? I don't think anybody gives two shits about the front brakes anymore... really don't think this is the time to bring that back up with news like this.

    Bitchin' car. Didn't know Rick, but by the looks/sounds of it he was a cool dude. RIP
     
  24. 33Tudor
    Joined: Aug 30, 2007
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    I got the call this afternoon, and it was a total shock. Rick was a great guy and even though I didn't know him long, I am proud to call him a friend. For sure he will be missed. Just spent time with him last weekend at the LARS. R.I.P. Rick!
     
  25. Sorry to hear. Rest in peace Rick.
     
  26. That's too bad! I had just met him at Waldens Open House. He was a really funny guy! I enjoyed listening to him talk about his car. Very sad news...RIP Rick...
     
  27. padorey
    Joined: Jan 20, 2007
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    Rick lived 2 miles from me. I will miss seeing him driving his Hot Rods up and down Bopp Rd. and Ajo Hwy. and he did drive them.
    I will see you on Tuesday. I will bring the coolest Kustom in Tucson.
     

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  28. 1950ChevySuburban
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
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    from Tucson AZ

    Found this out yesterday. RIP Rick, you'll be missed.
    My sincere condolences to his family.
     
  29. 1929CDAN
    Joined: Mar 18, 2006
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    Its sad to hear the loss of another real car guy.
    God speed my friend
     
  30. 1950ChevySuburban
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
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    from Tucson AZ

    Let us know what time Tuesday please.....
     

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