Folks Of Interest Dee Wescott 1927-2009

I stopped by Wescott's shop once, just on a whim. I was surprised and delighted when Dee himself offered to give me a tour of the entire facility, including his stash of cherry, original bodies used for mold purposes. Amazing. I'm thankful for the opportunity to have met one of the "elder statesmen" in the industry-and a gentleman to boot!

 

Sorry to hear of Dee's p***ing . Knew him well . I bought the first '32 Ford Phaeton body he made in 1975 . The '32 Roadster I have today is the body he used for his first '32 Roadster body mold in 1972 . Attached is an image of an article that appeared in Aug. 1958 Hot Rod of the fibergl*** fenders he was stating to make at that time . A true legend and pioneer ........ R I P .......

 

sorry for your loss

 

Thank you Dee for showing me how to grow old. Nicest person I have ever met. Almost made a "Jeff Gordon" fan out of me. Sorry to all of the Wescott family for your loss. This world has lost a great person.

Cody

 

My condolences to the Wescott Family on your loss. Dee was one of people I looked forward to seeing at the Car shows and events when the company had a display there.
I value the few minutes at a time that I got to spend talking to him and having him show me the latest items that your company had out.

 

Karl and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Dee's p***ing. I enjoyed stopping by the shop on the Road Tours and chatting with Dee. I was always greeted the same whether I was driving a Wescott bodied car or not. A great guy that formed a great company and was always proudest of his wonderful family. May the volunteer fire department siren run loud and long in his honor! Jerry

 

I met Dee Wescott in 1970 and dealt with him many times over the years he was probilly the only person I ever met who never had a bad thing to say about any body and I never hear a negative thing about him from any one he was all ways helpful whether he sold you a product or not, he would allways try and help you with your problem....another great guy gone..DAMN

 

Real sorry to hear this news. I met Dee many years ago and as others have said, he was a right nice guy. The entire hot rod family mourns your loss. RIP


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Rip.

 

Wonderful obituary. He lived a good life. It's been 2 years since I talked to him. He was always very helpful. Godspeed to Dee and my condolences to the family.

 

The hobby has lost a great pioneer.

 

Very sorry to hear that Karl. My dad bought a couple 32 vickys from you a couple years ago. Your father was a innovator and a very talented man who will be missed by the whole car hobby. This is a sad day I wish you and your family all the best. Steve Gilligan

 

Karl,
So sorry to hear about your Dads p***ing. I remember a few years ago he was one of Goodguys Hot Rod Hero's and got to chat with him a bit. He was so grounded and full of knowledge. We'll miss him.........
Dave Schaub

 

Karl, my prayers go out to you and your family. Hang on to those memories.

Lee

 

Karl , I'm sorry for your loss...
We met you on the first Cruise Oregon and just today we were talking of the first trip. It all came up because a friend bought a cheap '32 3 window body and he was asked who made it. His comment was " Not Wescots , But thats what I should of bought !! Live and Learn."
Dee will be missed by many I'm sure.
Your Family is in our prayers...
Michael and Ellen

 

Rest In Peace

 

Karl thank you for sharing. your father has always been an inspiration not only for his mechanical genius, but more for his eternal smile. I've spent hours talking with him, it was always like I was his best friend ever. I think he just made everyone feel the same.
he is and alway will be a legend to Hot Rodders and car buffs all over the world. A great man

Jim Arnold
"The Old Car Gl*** Guy"
Oregon City

 

R.I.P. Dee. Karl and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. G. Vail......

 

Godspeed Dee!

 

Dee has always been an inspiration to me and there be better person than he was. I am sorry to here of his p***ing, he is probably finishing his project he showed me last summer as we remember , what a great person. We lost a great person, but he will always be a legend to the world of rodding. We will all miss you Dee.

 

We also visited the shop a few years ago, when I was working in the northwest, and we were made to feel welcome. Your dad spoke with us as though we were close friends.

We were very impressed with the quality of your product line and the hospitality with which we were treated.

The Wescott line is the standard bearer for quality fiberglas bodies without a doubt. The rodding community will miss Dee.

Our condolences go out to your family.

Thanks for posting the sad news.

 

I first met Dee at the 1987 NSRA Nationals in Columbus Ohio.

I was interested in the new(at that time) 1939 Ford Convertable,,,Dee was very helpful and took time to explain my things that I was unaware of in looking at gl*** bodys,,,,HRP

 

R.I.P.

I stopped at the AACA museum yesterday where Dee's 36 roadster is currently on display untill the end of March
anyone in the area should stop and see the car.........

 

I'm sorry to hear the news. i stooped at your shop two years ago. all of you treated us great. You showed us Dee's cars and your shop. We met Dee as we were leaving he seemed really glad we stooped by. I talk about your place all the time, even on the h.a.m.b. a couple of times. R.I.P. DEE.

 

Another living legend will be missed. He has put happiness into the hearts that knew him. With loving prayers to the Wescott family, may God bless!! Love to all from The Hot Rod Lady (Joyce)

 

Another pioneer of hot rodding gone. A true legend. Condolenses to your family Karl. Pat

 

Very sorry for your loss. Hot rodding, and the fibergl*** industry as a whole, wouldn't be what it is today without him.. a true American.

 

Karl & Family

So sad to hear about your Dads p***ing, he was a really sweet man and a big part of our extended family.

He will be missed!

Terri & Darryl

 

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and wishes to you and the rest of the family.

Thank you very much for taking the time to post the timeline. Fantastic read!