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Don Garlits is 81 today Jan 8......

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bucksnort, Jan 8, 2013.

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  1. Bucksnort
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    from Hudson Falls,NY

    Wishing the best to Don on his birthday.
    I am sure Pat is foremost on his mind as it is the rest of us.
    Peace and hope,Don and Pat.
     
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  2. fab32
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    Happy Birthday Don!! Here's hoping you have many more.

    Frank
     
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  3. Ricks Garage
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    Happy Birthday "Big Daddy"
     
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  4. HOTRODPRIMER
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    I have always thought Don Garlits was one of the great pioneers of Drag Racing,,Happy Birthday Don. HRP
     
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  5. scharleyride
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    A childhood hero Happy Birthday BIG DADDY.
     
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  6. Joliet Jake
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    Happy birthday Don!

    See you at Billetproof in March!
     
    Joliet Jake, Jan 8, 2013
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  7. shop teacher
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    shop teacher
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    from So. St. Paul,Mn

    Happy Birthday Big Daddy-- and hope you have several more. I will always remember you at Minnesota Dragway and was always impressed that you did everything on the car.You were a big influence on my choosing to teach high school auto shop (also Densham) for 28 years. Hope Pat is better - hang in there , Bill
     
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  8. Goldy
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    Happy birthday Don.
     
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  9. tonyimpala
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    from huntington new york and fla

    Happy Birthday Don. To a GREAT innovator
     
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  10. STRCOMP
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    I did a google search to see if there was any stories about his birthday or his wifes health. Nothing came up but this post on the HAMB. You would think that nhra would have something.
    Met him at his museum many years ago great guy & hope he has many more years.
    Shows how cutting edge the HAMB can be!
     
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  11. coololdcars
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    from Still drinkin' beer in Belmont North carolina

    Just saw the vhs tapes I got at your garage on my bookshelf, now reminded of your birthday!! Have to pop em' in and take another tour!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG!!!
     
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  12. jetnow1
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    Happy Birthday and Thank You for so many memories thru the years- including a trip thru
    your museum with my Father- whom you converted to a fan at 79!
     
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  13. ratrodder34
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    Got his autograph at the HRR in Bowling Green last year....was licking on a big ice cream cone but still took time to sign a poster for me. LEGEND!!!!!! Happy Birthday Big Daddy.
     
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  14. Gary Reynolds
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    Happy Birthday Gar! We've met a couple times over the years,( I realize you've met a zillion people). you were always polite and friendly.
    Thanks for making my sport of drag racing everything it has been, and is.

    :)
     
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  15. zipoleon
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    God bless Don Garlits. Happy Birthday!
     
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  16. Zookeeper
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    Seriously? Don Garlits and Elvis Presley have the same birthday? Now I have a new favorite reason to remember Jan 8th! Happy Birthday Mr Garlits!
     
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  17. robber
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    Honestly, with heart felt gratitude and admiration, Happy Birthday Big! May God continue to Bless You and your wonderful wife, Pat! ...robber:)
     
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  18. slammed
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    Real deal. No pop culture figure here. The numbers and the innovations stand up.
     
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  19. toucan
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    happy birthday big daddy!
     
    toucan, Jan 8, 2013
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  20. willys41
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    Another hero as a kid , a real grease under the nails racer. I too have met him and he is a very nice guy. Happy Birthday Swamp Rat many more to you and your wife Pat.
     
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  21. Babar40
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    Back in 1982 for Don's 50th I built him a large anodizing tank for his birthday. I remember when I gave it to him he was all smiles and he asked me how I knew that it was just what he wanted. I reminded him that he told me the week before when he gave the measurements that it had to be. He just laughed and said "oh yeah". It was one of those moments when "Big" was having a great time. Happy Birthday Donald and God bless you and your family.
     
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  22. lothiandon1940
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    I've got an autographed picture from an appearance he made at The Ram Rods R&C Show @ the Washington D.C. Natl. Guard Armory circa 1964 that I treasure. Happy B-Day Big Daddy!:)
     
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  23. Jamoke
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    Holy crap am I frickin old !! But when you say his name dont you smile
     
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  24. auto shop
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    I was at his shop last summer[bucket list] and it was awesome. I was hoping to meet him but he was not there. I decided to take the old road to the next town and guess who I passed yes it was DB in Flamed sedan. Oh well maybe next time. Happy Birthday Big Daddy.
     
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  25. Lytles Garage
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    The President should declare this a National holiday!! "Big" my alltime HERO!! Chris
     
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  26. NovaShane
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    His birthday is next week,that's why it isn't posted anywhere else. He was born on the 14th
     
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  27. KustomCars
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    Happy Birthday!
     
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  28. NovaShane
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    it's not his birthday
     
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  29. 296ardun
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    I agree, actually the President does know who Garlits is, met him on a campaign stop in Florida in 2008, recognized him as "Big Daddy,"

    used to fetch M&Hs for him from Hashim's in Bakersfield, we Californians were supposed to hate him for blowing off our finest, but secretly we really admired him....So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Don, and hope that Pat is doing ok...
     
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  30. RetroSteel
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    Your correct it's this monday, Jan. 14th!:cool:
     
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