The Ford Barn

Ol' Ron · 12-18-2013, 05:11 PM

Paul and I at the top of Independence Pass July "o6

Brendan · 12-18-2013, 05:57 PM

nice photo! rest in peace Paul

Barry-ct · 12-18-2013, 06:35 PM

I loved reading about his trips in the past and wished I could do the same. I think all of us here are greatly saddened by his passing. Alot of good info went with him! Well, I guess hotrod heaven has a brand new member. Rest in peace, we all will miss you.

1952henry · 12-18-2013, 06:50 PM

Godspeed. Learned a thing or two from him.

4tford · 12-18-2013, 07:08 PM

Had the pleasure of meeting Paul on three occasions. Had a ride in the roadster on Vancouver Island. Spent a couple days in his company in Denver. He took me on a tour of the club house and we went to breakfast with a few of his cronies. He was a very special person. I learned quickly when you talked to him if you were smart you said very little. Was best to listen and learn. The flathead knowledge he had in his head was remarkable. Rest in Peace Paul Bill

ken ct · 12-18-2013, 07:16 PM

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Oh my God,didn't know he passed on. RIP Paul.When did this happen??. He will be sorely missed on here,was good knowing you. ken ct.

Safari-wagon · 12-18-2013, 07:22 PM

Yesterday.

Holmes called to tell me the bad news, that our buddy Paul Garrigan had passed away. "rumble seat" was out for a putt in his beloved roadster & hit a lamp pole. It's believed that he was stricken with a massive heart attack as he went thru the intersection, just before the crash.

19Fordy · 12-18-2013, 07:23 PM

The good that Paul did WILL live on for others to enjoy and share. May he rest in Peace and his family be comforted. He was a very good man.

42guy · 12-18-2013, 07:38 PM

I have a notebook full of his suggestions and his findings. Sorry to lose that wealth of Flathead knowledge. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

wisbangman · 12-18-2013, 07:46 PM

Didn't know him, I was reading the " Where is rumbleseats posts ? " thread this morning, spent 30 minutes or so, some very interesting stuff. As I moved thru the posts, the last one was the, "He died yesterday " post. It was pretty freaky matching up all his knowledge to now he's gone.

Shadetree · 12-18-2013, 10:05 PM

I met Paul at Ocala in 2009. No doubt he was an Icon for our hobby. May he rest in peace...

Dick Webber · 12-18-2013, 10:31 PM

Thanks Rumbleseat! I keep the Rumbleseat Techno-source notebook on my desk for regular reference. You are a great gift to all of usV8 guys. God Bless You!

robert shreveport · 12-18-2013, 10:37 PM

How do I search for his older posts? What handle rumbleseat or what?.

B-O-B · 12-18-2013, 11:01 PM

Robert go here;Techno Source for the 1932 thru 1953 Flathead Ford

Dick Webber · 12-19-2013, 12:19 AM

Can anyone post obituary information?

Spooky Two · 12-19-2013, 02:49 AM

I don't know what to say... I am shocked.
I do not know much about the flatheads, as I have just recently purchased a nice 59A-B. And seemingly trying an attempt at a learning curve catch-up, I have been reading portions of "rumble seat's" notes and evaluations when ever I just get the moment...
Thinking back, I recollect his wonderful road trip printed in the pages of Rodders Journal, and I was really taken emotionally by the drive and the meets and greets along the way. "rumble seat" came, I think, somewhere close to the Highway that runs through my town, describing the twists and turns at full-out cruisin'. I thought NOW that is how ya drive 'em... and with a Columbia!!
So this hits my heart heavy, that I am having to say 'Thanks' and 'A Good Bye' to someone with whom I am, page by print, still meeting.

Your telling words and your kindness... Your Legacy!!
Rest in Peace Paul rumble seat Garagan

...and may the appearance of the road be forever long

S2

flatheadfan · 12-19-2013, 03:30 AM

Paul was a credit to our hobby. His passing leaves a void that won't be easily filled.

In another thread related to Paul. Bruce Lancaster suggested that a hard copy of Paul's "Techno-site notes" would be nice to have. This is something that many us would like to have. Hopefully, someone(s) will give some serious thought to this endeavor. It would be a tribute to his legacy

He was a class-act he will be missed.

Tom

Al NJ · 12-19-2013, 05:10 AM

Rest in Peace.

Jim Marlett · 12-19-2013, 08:12 AM

So sorry to hear this. What a guy. As others have said, he will be missed.

4tl8ford · 12-19-2013, 08:52 AM

RIP rumble seat

I had the honor of haveing Paul stop by on his 2003 Trip Across America - We sat, Paul talked and I took notes

Driving his Roadster - I don't think he would want it any other way

12-18-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. nice photo! rest in peace Paul __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

12-18-2013, 06:35 PM	#3
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. I loved reading about his trips in the past and wished I could do the same. I think all of us here are greatly saddened by his passing. Alot of good info went with him! Well, I guess hotrod heaven has a brand new member. Rest in peace, we all will miss you. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

12-18-2013, 06:50 PM	#4
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,614	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Godspeed. Learned a thing or two from him. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

12-18-2013, 07:08 PM	#5
4tford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Regina Canada Posts: 1,334	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Had the pleasure of meeting Paul on three occasions. Had a ride in the roadster on Vancouver Island. Spent a couple days in his company in Denver. He took me on a tour of the club house and we went to breakfast with a few of his cronies. He was a very special person. I learned quickly when you talked to him if you were smart you said very little. Was best to listen and learn. The flathead knowledge he had in his head was remarkable. Rest in Peace Paul Bill

12-18-2013, 07:16 PM	#6
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Oh my God,didn't know he passed on. RIP Paul.When did this happen??. He will be sorely missed on here,was good knowing you. ken ct.

12-18-2013, 07:23 PM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,915	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. The good that Paul did WILL live on for others to enjoy and share. May he rest in Peace and his family be comforted. He was a very good man.

12-18-2013, 07:38 PM	#9
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. I have a notebook full of his suggestions and his findings. Sorry to lose that wealth of Flathead knowledge. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

12-18-2013, 07:46 PM	#10
wisbangman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oshkosh wi Posts: 216	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Didn't know him, I was reading the " Where is rumbleseats posts ? " thread this morning, spent 30 minutes or so, some very interesting stuff. As I moved thru the posts, the last one was the, "He died yesterday " post. It was pretty freaky matching up all his knowledge to now he's gone.

12-18-2013, 10:05 PM	#11
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. I met Paul at Ocala in 2009. No doubt he was an Icon for our hobby. May he rest in peace... __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

12-18-2013, 10:31 PM	#12
Dick Webber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bowling Green KY Posts: 337	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Thanks Rumbleseat! I keep the Rumbleseat Techno-source notebook on my desk for regular reference. You are a great gift to all of usV8 guys. God Bless You!

12-18-2013, 10:37 PM	#13
robert shreveport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport,La. Posts: 332	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. How do I search for his older posts? What handle rumbleseat or what?.

12-18-2013, 11:01 PM	#14
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,985	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Robert go here;Techno Source for the 1932 thru 1953 Flathead Ford

12-19-2013, 12:19 AM	#15
Dick Webber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bowling Green KY Posts: 337	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Can anyone post obituary information?

12-19-2013, 02:49 AM	#16
Spooky Two Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Osoyoos British Columbia Canada Posts: 12	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. I don't know what to say... I am shocked. I do not know much about the flatheads, as I have just recently purchased a nice 59A-B. And seemingly trying an attempt at a learning curve catch-up, I have been reading portions of "rumble seat's" notes and evaluations when ever I just get the moment... Thinking back, I recollect his wonderful road trip printed in the pages of Rodders Journal, and I was really taken emotionally by the drive and the meets and greets along the way. "rumble seat" came, I think, somewhere close to the Highway that runs through my town, describing the twists and turns at full-out cruisin'. I thought NOW that is how ya drive 'em... and with a Columbia!! So this hits my heart heavy, that I am having to say 'Thanks' and 'A Good Bye' to someone with whom I am, page by print, still meeting. Your telling words and your kindness... Your Legacy!! Rest in Peace Paul rumble seat Garagan ...and may the appearance of the road be forever long S2 Last edited by Spooky Two; 12-19-2013 at 03:29 AM. Reason: adding a 'Randy P' pic

12-19-2013, 03:30 AM	#17
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Paul was a credit to our hobby. His passing leaves a void that won't be easily filled. In another thread related to Paul. Bruce Lancaster suggested that a hard copy of Paul's "Techno-site notes" would be nice to have. This is something that many us would like to have. Hopefully, someone(s) will give some serious thought to this endeavor. It would be a tribute to his legacy He was a class-act he will be missed. Tom

12-19-2013, 05:10 AM	#18
Al NJ Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey, The Garden State Posts: 98	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. Rest in Peace.

12-19-2013, 08:12 AM	#19
Jim Marlett Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. So sorry to hear this. What a guy. As others have said, he will be missed.

12-19-2013, 08:52 AM	#20
4tl8ford Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 78	Re: A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat. RIP rumble seat I had the honor of haveing Paul stop by on his 2003 Trip Across America - We sat, Paul talked and I took notes Driving his Roadster - I don't think he would want it any other way __________________ Dick C Erie, PA 1996 Exploder 1952 Ford F2 (Driver) 1948 Ford F1 Panel (Frame off resto-rod) 1946 Ford Coupe (Basket case)

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