The Ford Barn

drfromnc · 08-07-2021, 12:58 PM

So my family has been clearing out my parents house since one is in assisted living and the other recently passed. We found 3 Rambling rebels club jackets in dads stuff. Any one else know of any former members of this club in Raleigh NC? This club would have been in the 40s or 50s not the current newer club by the same name.

flatford8 · 08-08-2021, 07:50 AM

Have you asked this question to the new club? I’ve heard of clubs “reviving” a club name with permission from past members. Do you have any pics of the logos?......Good luck with your search.....Mark

JSeery · 08-08-2021, 08:39 PM

According to this history, the club my be on it's third start?

This year, the Ramblin Rebels celebrate 44 years of car lovin’ fun since it was officially established on November 29, 1972. The club had its early beginnings in 1957 when 6 guys, two of where Ted Hoffman and Dick Beech, both with an interest in street rodding, got together and formed a club. The original group eventually disbanded and it was not until 1972 that the club got its official start.

In the early 1970’s, the club had 12 members. Jesse Burrows and Paul Smith, who joined the club back in the early 70’s, are still members today! The club colors are red and white and their logo depicts the state of North Carolina with a dot on the map for their home location of Raleigh!

drfromnc · 08-08-2021, 08:57 PM

Very interesting Jseery. My dad did know Ted Hoffman. In fact, I remember a business named T-Hoff in Raleigh NC and they specialized in VWs from what I recall. The name Dick Beech sounds very familiar too.

Here is a pic of their logo on the back. My dad’s jacket had some NHRA lapel pins on it as well as his name on front.

mercman from oz · 08-08-2021, 11:00 PM

RAMBLIN' REBELS Club Jacket

GB SISSON · 08-09-2021, 10:20 AM

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Tim Ayers · 08-09-2021, 01:02 PM

Love the chain stitching! Very cool!

rich b · 08-09-2021, 01:06 PM

Wow; is that ever a nice jacket.

JSeery · 08-09-2021, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drfromnc

Very interesting Jseery. My dad did know Ted Hoffman. In fact, I remember a business named T-Hoff in Raleigh NC and they specialized in VWs from what I recall. The name Dick Beech sounds very familiar too.

Be interesting to see if any of them or direct decedents are still around!

08-07-2021, 12:58 PM	#1
drfromnc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 259	Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era So my family has been clearing out my parents house since one is in assisted living and the other recently passed. We found 3 Rambling rebels club jackets in dads stuff. Any one else know of any former members of this club in Raleigh NC? This club would have been in the 40s or 50s not the current newer club by the same name.

08-08-2021, 07:50 AM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era Have you asked this question to the new club? I’ve heard of clubs “reviving” a club name with permission from past members. Do you have any pics of the logos?......Good luck with your search.....Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

08-08-2021, 08:39 PM	#3
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era According to this history, the club my be on it's third start? This year, the Ramblin Rebels celebrate 44 years of car lovin’ fun since it was officially established on November 29, 1972. The club had its early beginnings in 1957 when 6 guys, two of where Ted Hoffman and Dick Beech, both with an interest in street rodding, got together and formed a club. The original group eventually disbanded and it was not until 1972 that the club got its official start. In the early 1970’s, the club had 12 members. Jesse Burrows and Paul Smith, who joined the club back in the early 70’s, are still members today! The club colors are red and white and their logo depicts the state of North Carolina with a dot on the map for their home location of Raleigh!

08-08-2021, 11:00 PM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,343	Re: Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era RAMBLIN' REBELS Club Jacket

08-09-2021, 10:20 AM	#6
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,912	Re: Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That is a real Prize! Keep it away from the pickers! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

08-09-2021, 01:02 PM	#7
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era Love the chain stitching! Very cool!

08-09-2021, 01:06 PM	#8
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,825	Re: Ramblin rebels hot rod club 40s-50s era Wow; is that ever a nice jacket.

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