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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: jdyfletch on November 16, 2004, 09:59:57 PM

Title: John Cobb
Post by: jdyfletch on November 16, 2004, 09:59:57 PM
Does anyone remember John Cobb Engineering, is he still alive? He used to make our Pentons, etc.. fly

1975 Penton 100 racer (back-in-the-saddle)
Title: John Cobb
Post by: taxman on November 17, 2004, 05:39:58 AM
I knew John very well. First, when he had the shop below Toppers M/C store. I was just a 14 year old riding a 100 Berkshire. I wanted to hang at his shop, but he wanted no part of a punk kid like me. Later, I married John's wifes cousin. So I was able to get to know him personaly. John sold his business a number of years ago (time passes quickly not sure how long ago) and moved to the Carolinas. Became a boat mechanic as I understand. Sadly, he pased away this past year after suffering for sometime. I'm divorced from his "cousin" and not really sure what he had. Lou gerhigs or something like that. John was a great guy. He was the first Can-Am dealer I can remember and also had Husky-Penton mix, cannot remember if it was a Penton frame with husky engine or vice-versa. Rest in peace John---GOD LOVES OLD PENTON RIDERS.

Jim
Title: John Cobb
Post by: jdyfletch on November 17, 2004, 04:58:47 PM
AMEN!
Thanks for response Jim

1975 Penton 100 racer (back-in-the-saddle)