Bob Bailey, Portland Hotrodder is gone!

Bob p***ed in his sleep on Sunday morning, he was 73. Started building cars in the late 40s. Including a 38 Chev with a 270 Jimmy, 49 Ford with a NEW 56 Olds engine, 32 Ford Tudor (one of the first SBC swaps), 57 Nomad , roller cam 4 speed, 27 T RPU, C/A drag car, later put on the street, 27 Ford Tall T. And a fast 28 foot boat, BBC, V drive turbo 400 clocked over 105 mph. Bob was a machinist by trade and built everything himself, engines, frames, paint and upolstery. He will surely be missed! Bob was my brother......OLDBEET

 

RIP Bob

 

Prayers to your family.

 

My prayers and thoughts go out to you and yours...I met Bob a coupleof times over the years,He was a very talented guy.you right this is a true loss Oldbeet can ya post some of his stuff??............respects~ Kent

 

I'm sorry sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers to you, your family and Bob's friends. RIP

 

Beetle, so sorry to hear about your loss.

 

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Bob sounds like a guy I'd have been proud to know.

 

keep your head up. We're here for you.

 

Godspeed Uncle Bob RIP....You take care of yourself Dad, I know it's been tough! I'm here for you.

 

Beetle, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Doug

 

Sorry to read of your loss. He sound's like a good person. He left on Sunday, RIP.

 

My thoughts are with the Bailey family, I know it has not been easy on many of you guy's for quite some time. Very hard to lose such talented and loved family. Please stay positive Beetle! Call me if you are coming South. That is an order.
Love
Cody Adams and Family

 

Bob was a Cl*** "A" Guy. He was a large influance on me as a Teenager growing up just blocks from him. He coached me with my First Motor swap ( Caddy motor in a 55 Stude Coupe) and was there for many more. We drifted apart when I moved to Washington (there was no 205 freeway then) but when ever we crossed paths it was like Old times. He never missed a chance to laugh at some of the Krazzy stuff I'd try. He was one Hell of an enginere and a Wonderfull Friend. He will be missed;
The Wizzard

 

my condolences BEET,,

 

Condolences to family and friends.

 

Sorry to hear this, Beetle.

 

my condolences. he sounds like a great person

 

Thanks to everyone for the kind words.....Will post some pics later.......Oldbeet

 

OlBeet, Bob's faster than ever now. sorry about your loss ... Jim

 

sounds like a good man! Rip .

 

Sorry to hear that oldbeet. Prayers sent from the Dunn's
Andy

 

i send my condolences. stories about guys like bob keep me motivated.

 

Very sorry to get the news. Take care.

 

I'm sorry about your Bro, and the great loss for you
Ron

 

Beet, sorry to hear of your families loss

 

R.I.P.Bob

 

sorry rip bob

 

Im so sorry for Your loss Beet. I know You have been makin Lots of trips south for the past few years. YOU take care now My Brother. Try now and remember the good times you and Bob shared. You have told Me of many. Im thinkin of Ya BEET. FED

 

More from me too. I have a brother, not like yours, he's not like me, wish he was more like you..