Folks Of Interest RIP Bill Hines

I met Bill through his nephew Teddy Z many years ago,.... A very talented and unassuming man,... A "Motor City" Hero..... You will be missed, But never forgotten "Shorty" .... So long,... you were a much bigger man than you could ever have imagined. RIP

 

Another of the great ones passes. RIP Bill

 

Roth, Barris and Hines my inspirations for kustom car work....RIP Leadslinger

 

Much respect.

 

I was hoping to see him work his magic again this year at the KKOA show in Salina, KS.

 

Bill Hines, my hat off to ya. You are a LEGAND I will meet later, rather than sooner. Best wishes to his Family.
Tony

 

Sucks we lost bill and not the kardashian's r.i.p. Bill

 

Condolences to family and friends. God Bless
Funk 49

 

Thoughts and prayers going out to his family and friends. RIP Bill.
Bob

 

... My condolences to Ted and his family ... RIP Uncle Bill ...

 

Just heard the news. Man, I'm so bummed. Glad I got to see Bill at work at the Leadsled each time I went. Also glad I got to shake his hand and tell him how much I appreciated his work and contribution to the kustom world. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends. He will be missed!
Until we meet again, Vaya con Dios, Mr. Hines..........E

 

Prayers to Family and Friends from Aussieland

 

Sad to be away from here for a week, and jump on to this, I really thought Mr Hines was going to hit 100.
Rest in peace Bill Hines.

 

The best of the best.. RIP Bill....

 

I never met him, but he was a legend in this hobby. RIP Bill, and symphathy to his family

 

Sad to hear about this. What a talent he had. I read he started in a gas station he operated in Lincoln Park, MI. Anyone know the address? I would like to see what is there today.

 

RIP Mr Bill

 

A True Artist. R.I.P. Bill HINES.

 

I started with lead in 1955, had difficulty coordinating heat, lead, and paddle to get in step with the 'dance'...
Watched Bill do it, and had to chuckle. He spread it out like it was butter...
Always a pleasure to see him, I already miss him.
God speed, big man.

 

Rest easy Mr. Hines, I respected this man's tenacity to work in the Aug. heat at KKOA. he was always quick to accept a handshake with a sweet smile. One of a kind who had the industries respect. Thanx for a great contribution sir

 

Paid it forward many times over, RIP Mr. Bill Hines!

 

The passing of a Master is always sad

 

Artist.

 

RIP Bill, so long to another legendary customizer..God Speed

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Another legend passes on. Considering the residents, there must be some outstanding rod's and kustom's on the other side.

R.I.P. Mr. Hines.

 

Just now hearing this and sadly at that. Never had the opportunity to meet Bill but I sure have enjoyed looking at his work.

 

Posted on one of the other threads about how much I appreciated the way he treated my young son at a KKOA event probably 20 years ago. Son John walked up to say hello to him after I told him who he was, and Mr. Hines was very gracious to him, and talked to him for a bit. He and his nephew had just arrived, and Bill looked tired, but took the time to talk to us. Very classy guy who took the time to speak to us every time he saw us. RIP Mr. Hines.

 

Now he can build our Lord a car. R.I.P. Bruce.

 

RIP Mr Bill Hines. Another legend has left us.