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07-20-2010 02:23 PM #1
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R.I.P. Larry Watson
On another group they just reported that famous striper/painter Larry Watson died.
Larry painted many of Ed Roths famous show cars, and other well known customs of the era. To me he was always that California guy who did those amazing "panel paint" jobs!
"Thanks for the inspiration, Larry! You changed the hobby!"
Here is a link to his bio and some work:
http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?...House_of_StyleLast edited by HOTRODPAINT; 07-20-2010 at 03:21 PM.
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07-20-2010 02:53 PM #2
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Real sad, I have heard of him from way back through the car magazines he always seemed like a nice guy. The old car guys are going fast. RIP
Richard
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07-20-2010 03:38 PM #3
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I remember seeing pictures in magazines of him when he was just a young guy starting out. He was a true artist and had his own style. It's sad, but our hobby is aging and we have lost so many of the heros we all looked up to for inspiration.
RIP Larry.
Don
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07-20-2010 04:01 PM #4
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Another dear and close friend up there.
Will miss ya Larry
R.I.P.When I get to where I was goin, I forgot why I went there> 
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07-20-2010 05:50 PM #5
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we will all die if we live long enuffiv`e used up all my sick days at work .. can i call in dead ?
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07-21-2010 02:44 AM #6
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Yeah,sad for sure...I have been a fan of his paint work for many years,just never had the gonads to try it myself...
His T bird was always a favorite of mine...Our prayers go out to his family..I am sure he has inspired many budding car painters to take up the trade...
Micah 6:8
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07-21-2010 12:06 PM #7
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R.I.P. Watson. Remember your work well. Saw a lot at local drive ins and shows.A Ranchero is NOT an El Camino
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07-22-2010 07:40 AM #8
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A memorial service will be held in Midway City on Saturday, July 31st.
Ken
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In our neighborhood, 2 blocks down the hill was a gas station that (to me) all the cool car guys hung out there. 32 coupes, 33 & 34 Fords as well, a sweet 56 Ford Beach wagon that was setup gasser...
How did you get hooked on cars?