Norm grabowski 1933-2012

sad news. R.I.P. norm.
Al.

 

Oh my goodness! I've not met a more personable, pleasant guy in my life of hot rodding and racing.
What a loss for our passion.
Godspeed, Normie-Poo! We'll see each other again!

 

The number of post on this site alone says it all about how people felt about Norm. RIP.

 

Sad news - RIP

 

really sad news. met him in detroit a few years back. what a cool guy. he will be missed.

 

Got to meet the man a few years ago, a really genuine nice guy. The hot rod world lost a good one, rest in peace Norm.

 

Norm forced me to drink Ouzo straight from the bottle. Something about "Boogie 'til you puke". He refused to hold my hair. I love you Norm!

 

Sad News indeed.I never was much of a hero worshipper but Norm was one of the few celebs i grew up admiring.At 63 i grew up in the 50's and 60's readin' car mags.I'll always remember the Hot Rod magazine spread with Norm and Mamie Van Doren teachin her to drive his T Tub for the movie.Remember when ever you see reference to the Porter car in the TV show" My Mother the Car" think of Norm as this was his old T Tub from that earlier Hot Rod article. R.I.P. "WooWoo"

 

damn......................What a sad day,think I will watch him in a old surf movie.........Thanks for all you brought to the table Norm

 

Godspeed Norm.

 

Bummer. Godspeed, Norm.


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Sad day, R.I.P. Norm!

 

Can honestly say ive never laughed as hard as i did on a cruise to mexico with Norm to see him sing in a cantina without a care in the world. RIP Norm

 

Not alot of men get to make there own mark in life but Norm did that for alot of folks, his car is a ledgend and will always be like the man timeless time for 2nd gear and hammer the gas hard

 

Another legend gone, sad day for our hobby. Rest in peace, Norm. Condolences to the family.

 

Saw him at the GNRS once. I tried to get close enough to say HI and shake his hand,but there was SO MANY people around him,I couldn't even get close.
He sure lived a cool life....RIP Norm.

 

Sad,RIP Norm,turly our best,repect,you are what cool is

 

RIP Norm, we are gonna miss you!

 

Met the man near the Fine Art room at SEMA, a few years back. He wasn't there as a featured guest. He was just walking around. I asked him if he'd sign something for me. He cheerfully said "sure" & then waited patiently while I stood in line to buy a book with the Kookie T in it. We chatted for a bit & then went on our way. A nicer guy in this hobby I have never met & I've met most of them. RIP, Norm & thanks for treating me like a peer. Godspeed, my friend!
Rick Hamilton
Galaxy Rod & Custom

 

Thought of you right away Jeff. Sorry for your loss.

 

Oh no.

RIP sir.

 

Wish I could have met him, I remember him from TV and movies, seems like he really knew how to live life, maybe we will hang out on the otherside some day. Sympathies to his family.

 

Wow. I was just thinking about an interview I read that Norm got into movies when a producer caught his sound effects and he proceeded to "bark like a fish" for the man!!! I never met him, but I felt I knew him, just pop in a tape of "Out Of Sight" and watch his improv!!!! And yes, when Jessie had him work on the Chevy and he fell and got hurt, it still didn't dampen his spirits. Hard to type about a stranger you couldn't help but to love.

 

Terrible news! I was praying for a good outcome with his illness. Rest in Peace Norm!

 

God Bless ..... cheers!

 

GOD SPEED NORM !! Thanks for the t bucket and your contribution to our hobby!!

 

god speed my friend.........




johnny and family

 

i'm going to miss ya Norm

 

Rest In Peace ol' buddy.....