Jive-Bomber submitted a new blog post: The Legends are Passing. Continue reading the Original Blog Post
How fortunate you were to be a witness to so many legends, JB. care to share any stories that come to mind? I'm sure you could fill a month of threads..............................
@Jive-Bomber - I agree ... We have lost way too many Hot Rodding legends ... but thankfully, sites like The Jalopy Journal help to preserve & document their contribution to our hobby! A few updates to your list: 1) Lil’ John Buttera - kneeling (RIP) ... was @lil' john on the H.A.M.B. 2) Cary Agajanian – Son of J.C. (pretty sure that "C.J." Agajanian was J.C.'s dyslexic brother ) 7) Don Montgomery – Legendary Author ... is @Rockerhead on the H.A.M.B. 8) Dick Pierson – Designed the Coupe (RIP) 13) Bruce Meyer ... is @Deuce Bruce on the H.A.M.B.
Nice photo. Checked out one of Hemi32's links for lil'john...wasn't too impressed with the respect some of the goobers on here showed him. They couldn't carry his toolbox.OK, I'm done.
Lot of names of people I never knew except from the pages of the magazines, and from that, I felt as I knew every one of them. Lots of talent in that pic, more than will ever be full appreciated.
What a great group of legends to gather in one location. We need to have more of these assembley's before we loose them all. Gasserted
Great photo for sure.......We all wish we could be around forever, but thats not the way God works. He has hot rods to build also and has some of the best helping him build them now.
A great picture to be sure.Sadly the legends are leaving us way too quickly.Here is a pic of my small attempt to keep their memory alive.Unfortunately it is getting longer every day.
It's too bad that there aren't copies of that pic for sale anywhere. I'm sure there would be many of us that would belly up to the bar to get one. The funds could go to charity or something to preserve their memory. Just sayin it wouldn't be a bad idea...JMHO
Wow, You just sent a chill down my spine when I saw my friend DAVID CONNERY's name on your fender, Thank You, for the memory. Larry
We've seen some of the most influential motors sports legends pass on in the last could of years. If you know any that are still around be sure to let them know that you appreciate their contribution. Wonder who will be next? Frank
Such a legendary group of talent. It's Hot Rodding's Sgt. Pepper photo. Even features a hand being held up like the one over McCartney.
Hey Jay... If you look at the entire picture... you'll see my good friend and hot rod mentor Jim Monaco in there. Remember when we went and visited him out in Modesto? He was there that day. It was a party that Bruce hosted to have everyone over that helped with the Pierson Bros. coupe... in one way ot another. Jim was invited because he donated the flathead engine block to the project. I remember it well... I was working for Jim from when I was about 13 until I was 15... on weekends and during the summer. I got to meet Bob Pierson and Frank Curtis out at Jim's. He has since passed on...
Thanks for the notes guys-- I made the updates for the picture ID. Sam- Totally remember going out to the shop with you- Cool that Jim was there!!!