A Tribute to Paul Garagan, Rumble seat.
 

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

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nice photo! rest in peace Paul

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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.

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Godspeed. Learned a thing or two from him.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...Rumbleseat.jpg

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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!

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

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

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Can anyone post obituary information?

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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

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S2

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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

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Rest in Peace.

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

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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

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

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Rest in Peace and condolences to his family and those who knew him. I never knew him but always enjoyed reading his writings. His legacy is in the hearts of those who knew him and, fortunately for those of us who didn't, his knowledge, wisdom and inspiring adventures have been well documented by The Rodder's Journal having printed his epic flathead '34 roadster trip and also because he took the time to write down a lot of what he learned and discovered in Rumbleseat's Notes:

http://www.flatheadv8.org/rumblest/intro.htm

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Always held rumble seats tips and info in high regard on the techno site. But have some how missed the single finger speed shop link. Lots of valuable info there too ,again gathered and supported by the flathead guru .Paul Garagan.

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RIP. Certainly will be missed and was a true asset to the hobby.

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I feel honored that he visited me at my home on one of his cross country trips. I lured him to stop by to see my rare speed parts "collection". We also suffered from some of the same health issues, and spent time in that discussion as well.

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Kinda surprised no one in Colorado has anything to say. Had coffee with Paul at least 3 times a week. He is a Peach. They say you can't take it with you, but Paul did. God Speed My Friend.

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He REALLY got around in the roadster. He visited me on one of the long excursions. I rebuilt and tested the oil pump for his engine when he did a "freshen" last year. (Or was that the previous year?) I'm sure it got used. Plenty. He was a good friend to MANY people and enjoyed life. That is what it is all about. R.I.P.

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just a couple of pics Paul on left, myself in center and Tom Russell. Paul's trip to Vancouver Island. He was a tad upset with the Canadian Border people. The made him unload the entire car before letting him into Canada. He carried everything he thought he may need on his trip. He had hidy holes everywhere. When he was on the Island we commented on the paint job. He proceeded to pull out his touch up kit and sanded down the only paint chip we could find and do the repair. When done you could not see a mark. That is the way he did things. The right way or not at all. Remarkable man.

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http://singlefingerspeedshop.com/for...5e99&mode=view

Every time I run across this photo of Garrigan, I have to chuckle. It speaks volumes about his sense of humor.

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Here is the obituary. I will miss seeing him in his roadster at the Appleridge cafe. Rest in peace.

Paul Garrigan of Lakewood, CO Survived by wife Pauline & daughter Jan. Memorial Service Friday, December 20, 2013, 11:00 AM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

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Had the pleasure of spending time with Rumble Seat on his visit to Florida and at the LA Roadsters Show. Another great loss to the Ford Barn and the flathead community. First Paul Howard "AV8Paul" and now Paul Garagan "Rumble Seat." Prayers for his family.

Lee

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I learned a lot about the early Ford V-8's and the Ford Flathead engine by reading Paul Garrigan's posts on the old Fordbarn (prior to 2010) and on BillB's Techno Site. Fortunately, BillB has kept a lot of Paul's information on the Techno Site for anyone who cares to go there and read. He was also posting quite often on the Chevy Barn until that site was closed down.
Rest in peace Paul...your valuable teachings will be remembered by many of us who enjoy these old cars thanks to your help.

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Had breakfast with Paul in Sarasota when he was on the Florida trip. He was quite the gentleman. Have a picture some where of the 34. Will see if I can find it.
Butch

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I never met the man except thru printed words. Rest in peace" Rumble Seat" Ray

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I never had the opportunity to meet Paul either, but enjoyed his posts on the "old barn", and have saved about 100 pages of his posts and theories regarding our old Fords.
I appreciate his willingness to share his knowledge.
Rest in peace Paul, and best wishes for his family.
Joe

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I printed out most all of his Early Ford tips I could find, when I started building my AV8. What a wealth of knowledge, wish I could have met him.

Bob

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Very sorry to hear about Paul, but at least he got to go out doing something he loved. I had the good fortune of meeting him when he made his last trip to this part of the country. What a nice guy, he will be missed. Paul Selfe.

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I did not know Paul except by his posts but I will miss reading his contributions to the site. Condolences to the family and all his flathead friends.

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Ol'Ron :

You might tell the other Barnners how Paul was always One to return Borrowed Tools !

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What sad news! Paul spent some time here at my place,see#27. We have lost a very good man! The three of us drove around our little seaside town went to Garys bistro for lunch and just talked. And talk about humility,knowledgeable and so very low key.
When he dropped his tranny into first without so much as a squeek I thought OK Paul I will not try that! I had a couple of spare trannys and he could have had one but no need for that.
That roadster had spare parts hidden in every nook and cranny there was.
Darn I am sorry to hear about his passing. I do have great memorys of him and consider myself fortunate and blessed to have met him.
Thomas.

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Some way...some how someone should put all his postings together for us all to print out so his knowledge won't be lost ....RIP
Randy