Madmooks Michael Bakotic

[567chevys]

Very Sad day.
RIP Mike you will be Missed

[WagonCrazy]

Oh crap! This news sucks. Michael was one of the shining lights in this hobby, and dang...this is a shock.

[busterwivell]

RIP. Prayers sent.

[chevynut]

Tell me this isn’t true!!! I’m still overseas and just read about this but didn’t believe it. I knew Mike since he was about 16 years old and bought his 56 Nomad. He was a great friendly, honest guy to work with and he was a visionary and a great asset to the car world. I’m so sorry to hear this. Damn. Rest in peace buddy.

[BamaNomad]

Wasn't he lots younger than most of us? anyone know what he died from? accident or illness? or ?
RIP Michael!

Gary

[WagonCrazy]

Gary,
There has been no word published yet on cause of death. There is a ton of well meaning folks on Facebook asking, and we all need to let his family come to grips with this, and figure it out before we expect answers. I'm sure it will come out at some point. Personally for me, it's all a shock that he's passed. Not the trajectory I had him on.

Pure guess, but he was in is mid 40's probably at this point.

Rest in Peace Michael.

[567chevys]

Guys & Gals

Michael was Born November 1983 , 40 Years old
Way to early! RIP My Friend you will be Missed by all !

[BamaNomad]

I've bought many Nomad items from Michael over the past 10 yrs, and 'expected' to buy more. I've never met him personally, but talked to him many times on the phone when I needed something... He seemed like a great guy and a great supplier... and he sounded young. 40 is believable!
RIP Michael...

[c57heaven]

are there any vendors that sell his stuff? Woodys did.

[BamaNomad]

If you are looking for the cargo area trim (steel or stainless), there is another supplier. Randy Boyce. His is a one man shop; he's a veteran of two wars he told me.. I haven't yet dealt with him but I did call to make sure he's still in business and making parts. Seems like a good guy!

https://qualityauto56.com/aboutus.htm

Phone: (641) 753-9468 or stop by and see us at: Quality Auto Repair 1755 Oaks Avenue Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 Owner: Randy Boyce Master Technician email: quality@heartofiowa.net

[chevynut]

are there any vendors that sell his stuff? Woodys did.

Ecklers and Classic Industries (I think) were distributors of Madmook's parts. I know he had a falling out with Woddy's at one time but don't know what happened after that. If there's something you need, some of these guys might still have some parts in stock. I noticed lots of his parts are "out of stock" on some sites. He made most of the parts in batches, and sold them directly for the most part. There's sure going to be a hole in "high end" parts for these cars. Someone needs to take over the business and keep it running.

[Custer55]

So sad to hear this news. He will be missed for sure. Way to young to be gone!!

[BeachGirl55]

I was excited when Michael made the move to Havasu, I talked with Him at several of our cruise nights on McCulloch Blvd or as the locals call "Down Town" , I am stunned at the sudden and huge loss to the TriFive Community, Michael was way too young. Condolences to His Family and many many friends, RIP you will be missed

On a side note, I have tried to find out locally any info on His passing and haven't found anything yet.

[567chevys]

Not to much said around the web , I was told that he had a heart attack. All i Can say is he was way to young
RIP Mike

Sid