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bendgoatracer
03-25-2003, 06:07 PM
On monday march 24th Les Hammack of redmond oregon passed away.most in the northwest legends did not get to meet Les,he was a great man i was proud to be friends with.He had a passion for his work,being the owner of Les"s auto body,his workmanship was unsurpassed,in collision and restoration!Les also had a love for gto"s,so you did not meet the man but ,you will have the privilage of seeing his car.It is a 65 gto Les started 10 years ago,the goal was to have it done for tiger run. so with the help of some others that knew his mission we will try to have this stunning 65 there for all to enjoy.Les will truly be missed,see you in tiger heaven my friend kelly
bendgoatracer
03-25-2003, 06:09 PM
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03-25-2003, 06:10 PM
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03-25-2003, 06:10 PM
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Unknown_Authority
03-25-2003, 06:28 PM
Sorry to hear about your friend. Hopefully you guys can get that car done and display it as a nice honorariam. It looks like he did great work. My condolences...
H.O.Goat
03-25-2003, 09:38 PM
We will keep him in our thoughts, and with that georgous car you will keep his dream alive!
Pontiacshack
03-25-2003, 11:05 PM
Sorry to hear about Les's passing, it sounds like he was a great guy to know. I wish you all the best of luck with the car, it's a super tribute to his love for the hobby. God Bless!
1PROGTO
03-26-2003, 05:30 AM
Looks like you got the post to work buddy! Again, sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend and GTO brother. It is really cool that you guys are taking the reins to finish the car in his memory.
LonnieS
03-26-2003, 06:44 AM
Salute, and best wishes.
THOR
03-26-2003, 01:56 PM
Very sorry to learn of your friend's passing. It's very cool that you and others though will keep the spirit that he enjoyed going and it is a truly great idea to finish the car and to bring it to Tiger Run.
MikeS
03-26-2003, 04:04 PM
I think Les would be honnored to know what you guys are doing with his car. You guys are what this hobby is all about. The Legends salute you and very much look forward to seeing his car at Tiger Run. God Speed, Boys!
theJUDGE
03-26-2003, 05:58 PM
My condolences go out to Les, his family, & all who knew him.
His talent will live on through the fantastic work he did, especially turning this 65 GTO into more than a car, into a work of art.
When someone leaves this world, it is special if he can leave behind something that all can admire & remind them of that individual.
I never met Les, but with the help of his good buddies I hope to admire his talent at Tiger Run through this 1965 GTO.

God Bless.
bendgoatracer
05-13-2003, 07:44 PM
Looks like the black 65 will see tiger run!Broke the cam in today,some long hours have been put in by Jerrimy Russell and Shawn Kooch who work at Les' auto body,just waiting for rear bumper ,tail light chrome and back panel.Les will be smiling when it drives in to tiger run!
Unknown_Authority
05-13-2003, 09:07 PM
Sweet. Can't wait to see it. Would a reader board explaining the situation of this car and a donation box to help out the family be out of line? I'm sure the Tiger Run faithfull would be giving. Not to mention the spectators....Just a thought.
Pontiacshack
05-13-2003, 09:20 PM
Great news, and great job! ;D
bendgoatracer
05-14-2003, 07:21 PM
Thanks for the thoughts of the family,i think they are ok. His daughter has put together a great photo board and sign,with pics going back to 93 ,when Les started the 65.Thanks again!
Flyingtiger
05-15-2003, 01:01 PM
Sorry to hear of the loss from our "brotherhood". But I am glad to see that his work goes on, and that the efforts he made will go on to be enjoyed by those of us with a passion for this wonderful hobby.