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Post by Brandon on Nov 5, 2015 15:10:48 GMT -6
I just got word... He lived a heck of a life and had a huge impact on this place especially. RIP  |
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Post by showrods on Nov 5, 2015 15:30:23 GMT -6
He was a pioneer and a giant in the field. He will be missed.
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Post by bigredwolf on Nov 5, 2015 15:45:46 GMT -6
R.I.P.
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Post by rapidtransit on Nov 5, 2015 19:45:02 GMT -6
R.I.P Mr Barris you will be missed!
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Post by nighthawk on Nov 6, 2015 2:16:38 GMT -6
A genius has left us to design and custom at a better place.
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Post by azwildman on Nov 6, 2015 8:54:01 GMT -6
Thank-You for everything George
Jim
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Post by DVS on Nov 6, 2015 9:55:12 GMT -6
R.I.P. George Barris  |
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Post by stilljustharley on Nov 9, 2015 5:26:37 GMT -6
One of my proudest possessions is an award from a Rat Fink Reunion many years ago where George was judging the model show. He really "got" models and chatted to me about my Rat Fink inspired diorama with a sort of enthusiasm and knowledge that really surprised (and pleased) me.
Not everyone's favourite character but the world's a slightly less shiny place without him.
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Nov 9, 2015 13:23:13 GMT -6
R.I.P. George, you will be missed.
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Post by Brandon on Nov 9, 2015 21:18:43 GMT -6
Harley was that the same one in 2004 where I got an award for my Mother Trucker from him? It was the 5th Annual Rat Fink Reunion?
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Post by donculley on Nov 10, 2015 11:16:05 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about his passing , he was an inspiration to thousands of model builders and car guys everywhere. That being said, its really amazing that some of these customizers have such long lives. All those early years in small garages with poor ventilation combined with welding fumes ,Bondo dust , Lacquer paint and thinners, working with fiberglass resin, not mention the cigarettes most people smoked in the "old" days must have had an impact on them health wise .
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Post by stilljustharley on Nov 10, 2015 12:16:27 GMT -6
Harley was that the same one in 2004 where I got an award for my Mother Trucker from him? It was the 5th Annual Rat Fink Reunion? Hi Brandon, nope, my award (Best in Show no less!) was from the 2003 Reunion - time certainly does fly..... |
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Post by Brandon on Nov 11, 2015 9:16:11 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about his passing , he was an inspiration to thousands of model builders and car guys everywhere. That being said, its really amazing that some of these customizers have such long lives. All those early years in small garages with poor ventilation combined with welding fumes ,Bondo dust , Lacquer paint and thinners, working with fiberglass resin, not mention the cigarettes most people smoked in the "old" days must have had an impact on them health wise . You'd think the amount of lead alone in the early days would've been hazardous. I will say that Gene Winfield is an ox, and proud of his physical condition. He always says how fortunate he was to not taken up drinking or smoking, and watched a lot of his friends go downhill quickly as the years stacked up. Hard work, desert living, mental projects to keep his focus, and a healthy lifestyle are his secrets... He'll work circles around guys half his age. |
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Post by Dennis M on Nov 14, 2015 13:02:09 GMT -6
What a shame'' he will be missed. He was an icon.
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Post by sakke on Nov 21, 2015 13:08:36 GMT -6
Barris was a true legend who educated all builders of early era to take photos of Kustoms and building progress. He had a vision and talent to entertain people around world. Thank you George for all those great memories !
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