Ride-Orange 2 Posted August 6, 2020 Many of you knew Bob Engel. His daughter called me last night to tell me he had passed away in mid July. Bob could do things with metal that would simply blow your mind! He turned my 74 Bronco into an artwork. USAF veteran, founder of SoCal Ultimate 4x4, super custom car builder supreme! Godspeed Bob Rachelle is planning a memorial desert get together in November. She also has Bob’s VW Thing and a custom flatbed trailer (Bob built) for sale. Let me know if you are interested in more details... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Ride-Orange said: Many of you knew Bob Engel. His daughter called me last night to tell me he had passed away in mid July. Bob could do things with metal that would simply blow your mind! He turned my 74 Bronco into an artwork. USAF veteran, founder of SoCal Ultimate 4x4, super custom car builder supreme! Godspeed Bob Rachelle is planning a memorial desert get together in November. She also has Bob’s VW Thing and a custom flatbed trailer (Bob built) for sale. Let me know if you are interested in more details... Oh, sad to hear about this. He helped my son and I by building some seat mounts in Aaron’s VW. I always liked talking with Bob, he always had a story. Thanks for letting us know Rob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted August 6, 2020 Sorry to hear this. I know Metal Twister was one of the early/founding members of the group, and the first big group ride I went on was where I met him when I first joined the forum. Rest in peace, Bob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted August 6, 2020 Sorry to hear this as well. I did not know him that well, but did do trail maintenance with him at Coral Canyon. I also went to his shop a couple times and checked out his fabrication and discussed off road trailers. He was very committed to off road and was a very talented fabricator. RIP MetalTwister! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaw'ee 10 Posted August 14, 2020 Thanks for the post Uh .... Rob ? Ya, been a long time A hundred memories flashed through my head when i saw this and this one I have to share. On a SCUFF RUN down in desert we all stopped for some cool refreshing beverages and let the dogs out. Heading out of the canyon and down San Felipe wash everyone kept tailgating me and taking pictures. So naturally I assumed they were just admiring my rear end with mega lift. But then they all passed me and they were all laughing and holding up there camera. After most of them went by It just didn't add up that they all wanted a picture of my rear end, so somethings gotta be wrong here. Pulling over and doing a walk around, Bob tied his dogs chit bag to the back off my jeep and I unknowing was transporting his dogie waste out of the desert for him. But that's just what friends are for..... Lov/ya Bob 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted August 15, 2020 Godspeed Bob, Metal Twister...I remember him well from the early SDAR days. Sorry to hear he's gone...RIP and condolences to family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ride-Orange 2 Posted November 9, 2020 Thanks to Kaw'ee for posting, and this photo of Bob and his daughter, Rachelle. I received the email below from Rachelle regarding a celebration of life event that she is hosting for Bob. It's happening at the Superstition Dip, date and time below. Hi Everyone! Sorry for the delay in getting these out, life’s been really crazy lately! Please see the link to where we will be at! We are expecting 20-40 people to show up! CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR BOB ENGEL JR. Enjoy the ride in honor of Bob! Day: 11-21-2020 Time: 10am Where: see below (instructions from Granite Hills area) / link on map Food: drinks, snacks, sub sandwiches and desserts will be provided What to bring: chairs, byob (Coors, water, Dr Pepper provided) https://maps.app.goo.gl/gCzSVhHhQHH9ZtnZA Thanks! Rachelle Engel 619-322-9954 Rachelle_Engel@yahoo.com 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
