Dave Gale has passed away.

If this is the car I think it is, Dave sent me pictures of it in bare metal back around 2002, after he had formed the steel roof.

He was a true hot rodder who loved imaginative hot rods with classic lines.

Dave was also one hell of a nice guy. We had several lengthy conversations about some classic hot rods that we both loved. His enthusiasm and his small ego make his passing that much more of a loss.

Dave Mann
http://www.roadsters.com/

 

sorry to hear the news. i met dave back in the early 90's. he built some bitchin frames, and was a very nice guy to know. he will be missed. cadillac dave

 

F.Y.I. this post is a year old, but I guess it's never too late to say goodby!

 

A true craftsman-------------the coolest thing was he had no ego whatsoever.Many people owe him for the "look" their car has.We have lost another one who made a huge impact.All the best to his family.

 

That phone booth pick up is super.

Sorry to hear about Dave.

JH

 

Bo Jone's car was different in several ways, and was on the cover of R&C October 1968.

Could you have the cars mixed up?

 

RIP God Bless

 

Found myself thinking about Dave Gale recently.
I remember his well executed version of the Neil East version of the Doane Spencer 32. .
Well it's been nearly 10 yrs. since Dave's been gone, but how can one forget such a talented hot rodder?
I've seen his work for years. It's timeless....

Did not know that he built the scalloped track T, as I also saw that for years, with Bo Jones right behind it at theThrottlers Picnic, ( Thank's Steve & Keith the for the insight).
I bought a Bo Jones modified that the he (Bo) started to build , but passed on to Don Small, I've had it for years. Still not done.....
Dave, Job Well Done!!!!!!!

 

The first Bo Jones 27 modified was orange/red,(1968). The second 27 modified was white and red, and was believed to be built by Bo, but it seems like Dave Gale originally built it! I have a video I taped off of tv where Bo is telling Gray Baskerville how he constructed it! Then they took it for a ride....cool video.

 

How about some pics?

 

See that guy on the right of Bill Vinther, That's Bo Jones, this is the modified that I own. It was being set up for a 4.3L V6 and a Turbo 350-10 bolt Rear End.
It seriously looks like that red scalloped version that Dave Gale built as a yellow trackster wearing a turtledeck back in the 70's.
So here's the Bo version above.
I believe this one is the Dave Gale version changed...
And Bo's tank situation and spring mounting Above.
Dave's rear end set up.

So this is the Bo Jones when I was shooting it in around 99-2000.

So it's like this now on hold. I went out and pulled a 4.3 Core Engine, have the Turbo 350 driveshaft. Really not comfortable with using a 80's-90's,so while talking to Bo, he said that he'd done quite a few of these. The one that he sold to Don Small he said he was using parts that he had, that included the power train.
I asked if he had the opportunity, if he'd have used a Chevy II again??? He he said that if he had one, he'd have used that in it. So when one came up, I bought 3. .
So that's what we're going to do, put it in-in time...
After the Waske Effect is done.....

I will add that these Modifieds have been impressed in my brain for years, I don't believe that they get the recognition that the deserve. There is a bunch thought into a build such as this. I know that they're not traveling rides, but they are cool lil slot cars...

 

Prayers go out to his family.R.I.P.my friend.Bruce.

 

Thanks for posting the pics.....Modifieds are built with a minimal amount of parts, but putting one together is quite the challenge. The 26-27 T's have a little more foot box room than the earlier T's, but putting 10 lbs. in a 5 lb. bucket keeps you thinking. Fun to build and fun to drive.

Is Bo still around?

 

There's hardly a day that goes by that I don't think about Dave Gale!
He was a great friend and my hot rod mentor!
I miss my yearly summer visit and stay with Dave, he was a very interesting guy and a lot of fun to be around!
I miss you Dave!

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