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  1. 11-05-2015 12:44 PM #1
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    RIP George Barris.

     



    12191838_540350969448192_1140848979465085861_n.jpgWas just informed george barris has passed away. He would of been 90 the 20th of november.
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    He was a talented body man with a gift for paint techniques, too. Later he found a way to keep going building "stuff" for Hollywood, but it was always high quality "stuff" that served a purpose. RIP, George.
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    RIP George. I still like seeing his creations in old movies!
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    I have yet to see anything in the news......

    I have a call in to a good friend of his who has a shop down the road from his place.



    What was your source for this information
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    Check this LINK for an announcement by George Barris' son Bret.
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    Thanks for posting Scooter, I hadn't seen it yet .

    I doubt if there are too many people on this forum that he didn't influence in some form or another.


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    If George lived to be nearly 90, then lead can't be THAT bad for you.


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    RIP George and thank you..
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    bill is still slinging lead and smoking cigars at 90 . not many of them left . rip
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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle View Post
    Check this LINK for an announcement by George Barris' son Bret.
    Yup, sadly confirmed by a good friend.
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    Well, that explains why he wasn't at SEMA this year............another one moves on.
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