Jack Trepanier was recovering from open heart surgery on Thursday and passed on Friday morning.
Jack, Troy Trepanier's father, was a key member of the Rad Rides team since it began in 1990.
Not only was he a hard core hot-rodder, he was a skilled craftsman, and a regular fixture at hot-rodding events and worked last weekend at the Detroit Autorama.
Together with his wife Judy and Brian "Moose" Ferguson - they traveled the country extensively, transporting the Rad Rides vehicles to hot-rod shows.
At the Rad Rides facility, Jack was the go-to guy for the company logistics as well as the website and internet duties.
Jack is survived by his wife Judy, son Troy, daughter Annette and four grandchildren.