Folks Of Interest Jim "JAKE" Jacobs, The Original Traditional Hot Rodder ! "TRODA"

Jake has long been near the top of my personal hot rod hero list,since before the '29 turned ito a RPU. Right up there with: Pete,P-wood, Dan woods, Bud Bryan , Bob Bauder, Basketcase, Pat G. ,Buffalo Thelan,Joe Mac,Senter,Dave Simard, Andy Southhard,Tex and Brizo to name a few! Long live the "Early Times" and "Prowlers".

 

bowie.... Gl;ad to see some one mention P-wood , Dan Woods Don Thelan and see Sheldon Bardons post on here, what a group to look up to ..............

 

Just thought some of you might want a little re-read on this..... I actually enjoyed looking at it again.

 

Jake changed most of our lives for the better. A true pioneer.

 

An Aussie mates "Jake's" clone...

 

Here's Jake just hanging at ElMo.

Many of his builds have seen so many more miles than most "Garage Queen Street Rods".

Ever since he joined R&C at Bud's urging, we as Hot Rodders really were treated to "How To Tech" at its best and the most memorable Garage Scenes ever along with IMHO, The BEST R&C issue ever!!!!!!

The Jitney Man has done many things that others only dream of, has made hot rod history at times when we really needed it and has lived a pretty damn Kool life.

I miss the times when we'd just go grab a bite to eat @ "The Pie n Burger" or any of the many "mezcun" restaurants that were around here at one time.

I'm glad that I had the opportunity to observe him in action as it's better than a ZZ TOP concert .

Rock on Jitney Man!!!!!!!

 

Jake and his ever so NEAT Tub at Pismo Beach

 

A young Jake with his Famous yellow Zonker at his home in Temple City from my mates personal photos

 

Jitney Jake at B/ville

 

Pretty Kool shot. That captures his backyard in TC. Sadly none of this is there anymore, Jake sold his place when he bought up the hill in AV, and the house was dozed for a mini mansion along with the house next door where Jake used to go swimming.

Does he ever close that driver door in the tub??? ..
Just saw him yesterday at Pete's memorial, just said hello.
If you've seen Jake's 28 Panel you'll notice a water transfer decal on the back doors window. It's of Dylan ,it's very prophetic as "The Times They Are A Changing".

 

Bud, I just finished the post on Jake. Some of the photos of magazine covers really hark back to when I first contracted the "disease". Damn, I never realized you had been close to Jake. I was so fortunate to see him at El Mo in May last year. He had Joey Angelo from Bobby Walden's shop with him. We sat and ********ted for quite a while at the snack bar, and it is just like you and everyone one the HAMB said. He was just a regular guy drinking a Coke and watching the cars. It was most memorable. Hey, I hope the rains are not endangering you or your stable. Tell Sharon hello, and will be chatting with you right here. Gary and Joyce

 

What a great thread and trip down memory lane! These guys set the hook in me.

At one time, there was a poster for sale of this shot, but without the lettering. Anyone have one for sale?

 

Another shot of Jitney Jakes back yard in TC with some more of his toys and Jakes 4 legged old friend the race car is So Neat!!

 

Here's Jake & Joey here,
Tim Sutton shooting our Jalops the same day you saw him there, probably about an hour after you shared a conversation.
Tim showed me that Joey's a talented fellow. Ya oughta see what he can do with a banana. I deleted my pic as this is a family friendly site .
Was a great day!!!! Too bad I missed you there.
The rain is coming down, El Nino is a year late, but here, so hopefully the drought will be gone....
We live in the flat lands, Beautiful Temple City-Former home of "The Hair Pair" and the California Kid.
Both Sharon and are staying dry, the roadsters on the other hand are cold but covered. .
Sending a great big Hello to both you and Joyce!

 

Anyone have a current picture of Jake's 28/29 panel delivery? He's had it a long time.

 

You see a little of Jakes Panel and His Famous Cracker Box Pick Up and his Famous Zonker at his home at TC Man the paint is awesome on both A bones

 

The pic of Jake's Sprinter is pretty Kool as is Dusty the dog.... rest her doggie soul. The Sprinter went to Jim Fitzpatrick who also lived in TC and now lives in Glendora.
The upper shot of the panel is at our Outriders Picnic. The lower one must be around 1988. Since it's before he redid it as he sold the Cracker Box to Ken Kennedy around Aug.
Both stellar builds!!!!!! That P/U is timeless.
I never tire of seeing it.

 

You're right Kevin, it was at your clubs great picnic. Jake lived by me in Compton, he on Lime st. and me on Harris ave. We talk about it occasionally, even though we really don't know each other and he's older than me....nice guy to talk too....

 

Thanks Irish Mike, I could look at Jake's panel for hr's, a piece of automotive art.

 

I like all of Jake`s cars , I wasn`t sure of the truck grill on the 34 at first ,. I dig it now. It really works with the overall look of the car. The cover of Rod and Custom with the P&J cars is my all time favorite.

 

No problem. I'll see if I have any more. I see it around at a lot of shows we both end up at....

 

Jitney Hard at Work

 

Jake working on A model frame in the background under cover The Famous NieKamp Roadster at his old TC shop from the 80's

 

Great stuff! I love seeing these old photos. Especially the ones showing Jake's shop. I see his panel sitting behind the NieKamp roadster too.

 

Thank You Bryant Speed & Cycle
My Mate has more photos from his collection i can post i think Cyclone Kevin, Rocker 77 and Kidcampbell 71 and others might like??

 

This photo has Pete and Jake P-Wood and some other big names? Some home work for the Hot Rodders of that era? ? picture taken behind Pete and Jakes Temple City mid 70's this was and still is way ahead of its time i would love to own this today i remember P-Wood telling me years ago it was sitting with 4 flat tires
Cyclone Kevin should like this photo??

 

Hey Mickelson I was at breakfast with Jake on Monday and I showed him your pics, he was curious where you got these from. He told me the pic of him and his tub on Pismo Beach is his all time favorite.