tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post9124848906451609044..comments2024-03-28T19:12:11.348-07:00Comments on Just A Car Guy: Everyone's heard of the Hirohata Mercury, customized by the Barris brothers... but, had you heard of Bob Hirohata?Jessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-21377402785059397682021-06-20T14:17:05.704-07:002021-06-20T14:17:05.704-07:00Great article and I learned a lot I never knew. Th...Great article and I learned a lot I never knew. Thank you for taking the time and effort to remember some very fascinating and history making people. To Steve Fuji; very cool that your dad knew Mr. Hirohata and Mr. Shinoda. I can relate to cherishing those experiences. I'm in the aviation business and I've had the chance to meet several notable figures from the '30s through current day. Real pioneers are amazing people. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07046081255885808026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-33568166596741754492020-12-14T21:37:32.076-08:002020-12-14T21:37:32.076-08:00My dad used to hang out with Bob Hirohata and Larr...My dad used to hang out with Bob Hirohata and Larry Shinoda. They were all around the same age. Most of the Japanese-American hot rodders in Los Angeles in the 50's knew each other.Steve Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972128674775947449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-74485741640930327562020-12-07T10:59:43.022-08:002020-12-07T10:59:43.022-08:00After doing wonderful work by paying recognition t...After doing wonderful work by paying recognition to those heroes, (thank you), it's a tremendous shame that blasphemy was resorted to in your understandable anger <br />Thanks again though for doing e'what, I believe, no one else ever had.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326181116697784258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-14331859495463156162020-12-06T20:11:03.265-08:002020-12-06T20:11:03.265-08:00making a movie can be done with a cell phone, or a...making a movie can be done with a cell phone, or a go pro. Anyone can do it, even you or me. It doesn't require a Hollywood producer, investors, cameras, lighting, crew or cast. <br />It also doesn't require Netflix, You Tube, Apple TV, HOM Max, etc. <br />It only requires motivation and commitment.Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-37468637564799720222020-12-06T11:20:37.604-08:002020-12-06T11:20:37.604-08:00To bad racist Hollywood doesn't make movies ab...To bad racist Hollywood doesn't make movies about our murdered hot rodders like Bob Hirohata, Mickey Thompson ....so much more interesting than the crapola they make nowadays! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394150800182348416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-55226233426506726042020-12-05T17:26:55.498-08:002020-12-05T17:26:55.498-08:00Thanks for writing this article.I have seen this c...Thanks for writing this article.I have seen this car in magazines most of my adult life.Mever knee what became of Mr. Hirohat. So sad.<br />Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01966537402763764219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-23054527491030447502020-06-15T14:32:56.085-07:002020-06-15T14:32:56.085-07:00I just realized, that I'm certain to like the ...I just realized, that I'm certain to like the facebook groups which would like my blog, can you share the links with me so I can look through them for more cool stuff to share with other people? Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-58105329204743410702020-06-15T14:30:58.505-07:002020-06-15T14:30:58.505-07:00You've made my day, and I"m happy you'...You've made my day, and I"m happy you've enjoyed what I've put together on my blog! I'm even proud that you think it's something you want to share! Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-23056751029495672842020-06-15T01:15:59.656-07:002020-06-15T01:15:59.656-07:00I loved this blog, and if you don't mind, I...I loved this blog, and if you don't mind, I'm sharing it to several groups (including one of mine) on Facebook.<br /><br />Thank you.👍😊Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239396580240896208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-38659973714211495752018-02-13T08:54:01.303-08:002018-02-13T08:54:01.303-08:00Jesus fucking christ, haven't I already had en...Jesus fucking christ, haven't I already had enough shit about this article? What the fuck people? I've got racist Gary pissing on my parade already, I don't need someone telling me I've got the damn nickname wrong, I DON'T. Now sit the fuck back and shut the fuck upJessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-63223710734150868542018-02-13T08:52:07.174-08:002018-02-13T08:52:07.174-08:00I already cited my sources. I didn't make anyt...I already cited my sources. I didn't make anything up, and didn't have time to exhaustively research and crosscheck what I found to see if 2 other sources independently verify the facts. <br />If you take a moment to verify for yourself that the "Purple Heart Battalion" does indeed have the distinction of being the phrase/nickname that Wikipedia, Worldbook.com, 100thbattalion.org, Warhistoryonline.com PBS.org, and other websites all concour is given to the 442nd. <br />Maybe, you could not tell me I'm wrong about things until you do more research than I do. <br />And what you cite from encyclopedia.densho.org is beyond the scope of my article I wanted to write, and it does not say any nickname for the 100th/442nd. <br />How about instead of commenting to tell me that I'm wrong (when you are and I am not) you make your own blog. <br />How about instead of putting your opinion on the chopping block and asking if anyone wants to take a swing at it, you just hold your tongue, enjoy what you like about my site, and shut the eff up about what you think I'm doing wrong. <br />You decided today to be a dick, try to correct me, and how'd that go? <br />I don't need, want, require, or ask for your correction. <br />It's a distraction that takes me from being able to enjoy what I do, and do pretty well, to see where I made a mistake, errored, or screwed up and just believed the sources I was getting my information from. <br />In this example, you've wasted my time. Honestly, there was no reason for you to believe my article defamed, denigrated, insulted, or didn't respect the people I chose to make a stand for. <br />Maybe you should cool your jets, and if you want to be a part of this, raise you hand and volunteer to carry some load. <br />If not, just zip it, and allow me to be a klutz when I mess up and not point out what a dumbass I am. <br />Obviously, I'm going to make a god damn lot of mistakes when I don't research every fact I type out, when I'm doing a dozen posts a day, 100 a week, and about 4800 a year. <br />I make plenty, and apologize a lot for being a dork who doesn't read carefully as I merrily go along finding things and sharing them, but inserting your corrections isn't something I've asked for, or needed. <br />Sit back, enjoy the ride, and quit trying to be helpful until you're ready to either hire me, fire me, or pay me to do this. In other words, lead, follow, or get the fuck out of my way.<br />I've got shit to do, and you're pissing me offJessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-33348794299299413602018-02-13T05:05:03.795-08:002018-02-13T05:05:03.795-08:00The 442nd was not known as the "Purple Heart ...The 442nd was not known as the "Purple Heart Battalion" but the "Bucket of Blood" Regimental Combat Team.<br /><br />"The 100th Battalion/442nd RCT, in just over one year, compiled an astonishing combat record. But this segregated unit, almost entirely comprised of Japanese Americans, suffered an equally remarkable number, about 800, killed or missing in action. They won seven Distinguished Unit Citations, including one awarded personally by President Harry Truman who said, on July 15, 1946, "You fought the enemy abroad and prejudice at home and you won." In addition, after an exhaustive survey of individual awards from WWII, twenty more Medals of Honor were awarded, bringing the total to twenty one. Over 4,000 Purple Hearts, 29 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars, and more than 4,000 Bronze Stars were awarded to the men of the 442nd RCT for action during WWII."<br /><br />Cited from http://encyclopedia.densho.org/442nd_Regimental_Combat_Team/<br /><br />Coffee Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303759803639176370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-47931579409979742082018-02-10T07:42:21.471-08:002018-02-10T07:42:21.471-08:00Heavy sigh.... some folks just don't get it do...Heavy sigh.... some folks just don't get it do they? This was and is a disgrace. Sometimes the things we do as a country are wrong and you just cant get people to admit it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37353682.post-74277051002228832352018-02-09T13:12:33.475-08:002018-02-09T13:12:33.475-08:00and the 1st feedback I got on this came via email....and the 1st feedback I got on this came via email... <br />"You make the article about the Japs sound so racist. We locked up white folks too you know."<br />every fucking day... someone has to fart on my parade. You know? I got fun things to find, but end up wasting time on jackasses like Gary. Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429349943129907930noreply@blogger.com