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    2/04/2026 4:12 PM  #1

    MS
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    Sad news to report

    Robert Evans, aka “Bullet Bob” passed Feb 4 from an aneurism complication during surgery.  My prayers go out for his wife, Jean and his family. 
    Bob was one of my best Mustang buddies, and he was very respected by all who knew him.
    No info on services yet.
    I plan to take my 66 to his Montrose, Colorado home town for any funeral or memorial if at all possible in tribute to Bullet. I’m sure he would want us all to remember him in this manner.

    Live today to the fullest. You are not promised a single tomorrow.

    Last edited by MS (2/04/2026 4:22 PM)

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    2/04/2026 4:14 PM  #2

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    Re: Sad news to report

    RIP, Bullet

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
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    2/04/2026 4:21 PM  #3

    Glens 1965 50
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    Re: Sad news to report

    What a huge loss. I'm heartbroken. What a loss for this community for sure and I can't even imagine how Jean is doing..  

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    2/04/2026 4:47 PM  #4

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    Prayers up for the family  RIP BULLET !!!! I have a heavy heart prayers for strength and comfort for My FYI brothers and families as well

     

    2/04/2026 5:05 PM  #5

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    Re: Sad news to report

    OMG! This truly breaks my heart. Bob was a rock here on the forum. He helped me so many times with his great ideas and knowledge and the tooling and manuals he loaned me for my 4R70W rebuild. He was an encyclopedia of Mustang and automotive knowledge. His humor and wit and his connection to us all will be irreplaceable. Sadly, the Bashes won't be the same without him. My heart goes out to Jean and his family. So sad! What a loss to us all. RIP BB. 
    So true Steve, what you said. We all aren't promised a single tomorrow. 

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    2/04/2026 5:06 PM  #6

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    Re: Sad news to report

    Such a huge loss, Bob was amazing.  I was looking at one of my favorite bash pix and we have now lost the person on both ends.

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    2/04/2026 5:21 PM  #7

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    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    2/04/2026 5:51 PM  #8

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    Re: Sad news to report

    God speed BB.  Missing you already.  I imagine it'll be many years until we get to speak again, but if you see a guy at the bar drinking an Amstel light and talking about his '69 SS396 El Camino its probably my dad.  Ask him about his Gran Torino and tell him I said hi.  

     

    2/04/2026 9:16 PM  #9

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    It's been ages since I've been on this forum but I felt compelled to check in this evening, only to find this news out. Bob was a good dude and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family for their loss.

     

    2/05/2026 2:30 AM  #10

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    That's very sad news. RIP Bullet Bob.

     

    2/05/2026 3:44 AM  #11

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    2/05/2026 3:46 AM  #12

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    🙏Rest in peace Bullet🙏

     

    2/05/2026 5:59 AM  #13

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    Very sorry to hear this news.  Condolences to all.

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    2/05/2026 7:03 AM  #14

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    =13px

    November 2019 Waco mini bash, one of my favorite BB memories.  

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    2/05/2026 10:02 AM  #15

    Michael H.
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    Re: Sad news to report

    I had the privilege to meet him at a couple of bashes, and, of course, he was always super helpful on the forum.  When I was engine swapping my '91 F150 and had EFI questions he reached out to me privately and emailed me wiring schematics, etc to help me figure it out... (i.e. he went out of his way to help me even though he barely even knew me.)

    He was a great guy, and he will definitely be missed!  Prayers for his family.

     

    2/05/2026 3:23 PM  #16

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    I am devastated to hear this.   Prayers out to all his family.   This is such heartbreaking  news.

    Last edited by Greg B (2/05/2026 3:50 PM)

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    2/06/2026 7:42 AM  #17

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    Its has been such a pleasure to have been able to meet Bob,he was an amazing guy, Rest in Peace. You will truly be missed.

     

    2/06/2026 10:23 AM  #18

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    So sorry to hear of this. Prayers go out to Jean and family. Bob was just a really good guy, you'll be missed.

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    2/06/2026 10:47 AM  #19

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    Re: Sad news to report

    I'm case any of you all didn't read my Bullet Bob Evans Tribute thread, it is posted below.

    I spoke with Jean yesterday who is understandably still emotional and crushed that her Bob is gone. She said Bob suffered an aortic aneurysm, which is nicknamed the Widowmaker. He did suffer a little bit before they began working on him. Both Bob and Jean agreed that they should try surgery to fix the aneurysm. He took 10 pints of blood to no avail.

    They are still working out when and where they will have a celebration of life gathering, but maybe in the springtime. He will be cremated and there is no church service. She wanted me to tell the Mustang guys that she was happy we were a part of his life and that he was happiest when he was with us.

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    2/06/2026 11:17 AM  #20

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    Hi guys. This is Shawn Hulford, Bob's son in law (Renee's husband). I want to start by letting you know how important you guys were to Bob!!!!!! He talked about the message board guys all the time. We are doing the best we can right now trying to process this whole thing. No services have been arranged yet but as soon as they do I will let you know on this thread. Also I have set up an email address for anybody that would like to share pictures and stories of Bob. The email address is memoriesofbobevans@gmail.com

    I have fond memories of the bash that Bob hosted and getting to know some of you guys.

    No matter how long you have on this earth it is never enough time!!!!!!

     

     

    2/07/2026 1:32 PM  #21

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    My condolences to his family and friends.

     

    2/08/2026 5:53 AM  #22

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    Very sad, Bob was a wealth of knowledge, he will be missed, my condolences to the family.  

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    2/08/2026 8:33 AM  #23

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    Just to let everybody know. The family is gonna be doing an internment in the next week or so with just the family members and then a celebration of life in the spring. Date to follow in a week or so.

     

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    I had not checked on the Forum for a few days due to a remodeling project.  Last night I received a text from Corky (Tubo) informing me of BB's passing.  I met Bob and Jean at the first bash we attended in 2010 at Red Oak/ Waxahachie and quickly became friends.  Our friendship was not as close as it once was but still remained friends. Ironically, My Father in law Joe had that exact surgery a couple months prior to his death.  I'm sure the 2 of them will be wrenching and sipping on the finer whiskeys!  I attached a picture we took on the Sunday after the Bash where Lisa and I met Bob and Jean and Ken (i believe was his name)  at a local restaurant for dinner.  BB, my friend, It was great to get to know you.  Rest easy!

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    Yesterday 2:55 PM  #25

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    So sad.  He was a great guy and a wealth of knowledge!  RIP Bullet Bob!

     

     

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