March 4, 1932 April 4, 2001 Thought I'd create a thread memorializing the man and his great works. Hopefully this thread isn't too OT and dont step on any tender toes.
RIP, Ed My Mazooma HAMB nickname is a Roth expression, my avatar is a "Big Daddy" airbrushed sweatshirt he did for me on my 11th birthday in 1961 equipped with my name and spiders...one cool guy
My son and I got to meet him at the Autorama here in Dallas the year before he passed. A super cool guy,and about as gracious a person as you would want to meet. I grew up in the '60's, and was telling him how his style had influenced my life and you could almost feel that he understood how he had influenced a whole generation. Mike
I thought about it. Maybe sandwich it carefully between two pieces of plexi so you can see both sides..maybe someday
Man, I can't believe its been 8 years already. Just seems like it was yesterday. I unfortunately never got the chance to meet the man.
Agreed that "Big Daddy" could be confusing between Roth and Garlits. Title is fixed. Cob Classifieds Moderator
thanks I tried to fix it myself ,but the edit button won't allow you to edit the title. Back on topic more pics guys.
I really dug everything about the man!!! I was fortunate enought to meet him on my B-Day....... Dat "PRESENT" will NEVER be topped!!!!!! AMAZING MAN!!!!!!!!!!!
In February, I was going home from the Nick Alexander woodie collection show in Huntington Park. It was a little rainy and I was in no hurry so I thought I'd drive by Ed's old shop on Slauson in Maywood where he airbrushed my shirt 48 years ago...the place just wasn't the same without the smell of paint and fiberglass resin...kind of sad in a sweet sort of way to spend a few minutes. That moment also reminded me of how much I miss my Dad who's idea it was to take me Ed's shop for my birthday so many years ago...Its stunning to think that JFK was the President. nobody had ever heard of the Beatles, a handshake was a "contract" and I could chose between 5 different drag strips within 1 hour of home to go to each weekend and still go to the jalopy races in Gardena on Sunday...
Thanks for the flashback. My memories are talking to Ed and different shows about just about everything under the sun - from the differencs in casting with sand for aluminum vs. Vermiculite for fiberglass to world politics and religion. He was a pretty deep guy who I miss running into. R.I.P. Big Daddy PS Thanks for the knives too.
Its a little late for a RIP. But I can tell you that right now he and the Ol' Man are sipping cognac, looking down and laughing at us. Mr. Roth was smmooth from the git, won't be forgotten.
Its never to late to give respect to a great man. one who inspired a lot of us, young and old! rat fink never dies! ha
Perhaps you've seen this before... http://www.ratfink.org/ratfink3.htm Also the Big Daddy movie was cool. Saw that locally with a bunch of the car guys when it was making it's rounds.
RIP Big Daddy. It's wierd I started a Monster piece for someone last night just after Midnight since I couldnt sleep for some reason. Fink Forever
Yup Yup things sure have changed since Ed passed away.. Just wish the big guy was still around.... Anyway we all have him in our hearts and that is really all that matters. <center><b>Some Famous Roth Quotes... " I build the Car First then make a Drawing, are You Paying Attention Detroit ? " "Big Mess... Big Success !!!" " Get a bigger brush ! " " Looks BAD...is BAD ! " "No Brains... No Headaches" " Cars is like women....If ya aint married to em dont touch em ! " " Money Buys Wot Ya Want!.. Not Wot Ya Need ! " " Money Comes & goes But Rat Fink Is Forever ! " " Dont be afraid of the Grim Reaper ! " " Wot is ...is...what aint...aint...! " " Whatever ya are...are it good ! " " Its Not Kustom Till Its Done ! " " Push the limit...sometimes! " " Buicks give me warts ! " " No Sniveling !!! " " If I Find Myself In A Copy Mode, I Quickly Shift To A Lower Gear And Wheelie Out. " "I'd Like To Thank My Father In Heaven For The Health, Strength And Revelation To Make These Things Possible... Ed "Big Daddy" Roth" http://www.ratfink.org/roth/index.html </center></b> tha Moldy one
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