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#21
05-28-2007, 12:44 PM
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Very sad to learn this. I knew he was undergoing daily treatment and thought he was making good progress when I spoke to him just a couple of months ago.
Over the past 10 years, he and his projects have always been an incredible inspiration for me and many others in the Pontiac world, I'm sure. I often took articles on his cars and projects with me for inspiration when I was working overseas. We lost one of the all time greats in the Pontiac community and a true gentleman to boot. |
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#22
05-28-2007, 03:59 PM
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I talked to him earlier this week. He said he was doing fine. He was in the process of putting his v8 back together to run in pro nostalgia in the nsca with an aluminum 440 cid motor. He was only around 3 weeks away from having all of the parts for final assembly. He will truely be missed.
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#23
05-28-2007, 04:46 PM
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Dave lived about 4 blocks from my house , met him at our local cruise nite(after seeing his car at a BOP meet). I hung around at his house a few times , great person. Just a shame , I always felt he would be OK , just terrible. Thanks Milan
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#24
05-28-2007, 10:56 PM
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Dave Johnson
I am deeply sadden by the passing of Dave, and wish to offer my condolences to his family and friends. I was helped by Dave and his crew chief Ray Bisig on many occasions with my car. May GOD bless.RR
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#25
05-29-2007, 12:57 AM
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sorry to hear....
i am sure dave fought a good fight. this damn disease affects so many lives.
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 1963 Cat SD Clone (old school) streeter 1964 GTO post coupe, tripower, 4speed (build) 1965 GTO 389 tripower, 4 speed, driver 1966 GTO dragcar 1966 GTO Tri power, 4speed, barn find 1966 GTO Ragtop 1969 GTO Judge RA lll, auto 1970 GP SSJ 1970 GTO barn find..TLB…390 horse?….yeh, 390 1973 Grand Safari wagon, 700hp stoplight sleeper 525ci DCI & 609ci LM V head builds Factory stock oval track car |
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#26
05-29-2007, 09:59 AM
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Dave Johnson
Our hearts and prayers are with the Family and friends of Dave. We were very upset to hear of such a great loss to the race community.
Sincerely your Canadian friends. Denis Standon Al & Shawn Dixon |
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#27
05-29-2007, 10:50 AM
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Sorry to hear this.As others have said he was an inspiritation.i remember meeting him yrs (12/13)ago at the Econo lodge when i saw his 63 for the first time.Anybody have his address so I could send a card? He'll be in our prayers. dang thats a shame,I knew he had that illness,I hoped he would survive.Please let me know the address.
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#28
05-29-2007, 06:53 PM
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he will be missed
dave was a real nice guy, my family sends thier prays to his.
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#29
05-29-2007, 08:11 PM
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A true drag racer
Dave was a true drag racer. No fancy paint on his car, in these days of enclosed car haulers and big rigs, Dave was simple. He put his money in the guts of performance. Towed the White Warrior all over the country on an open trailer. Dave was always willing to provide help with the knowledge he gained over the past 40 years. We matched race in 2005 at Cordova, his screaming little 4 banger cranking 11 second time slips was truely amazing. The power levels he achieved is a true credit to his love for racing and his dedication. Thanks Dave for the help, the laughs and the satisfaction of your accomplishments with that little Pontiac.
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#30
05-29-2007, 08:48 PM
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thats sad news
 my wife bought an sd scoop off of dave for a christmas present years back for my 63 tempest sd clone. i contacted dave about it, then she did, he made believe he sold it, he kept the secret. when i opened the box there was a nice lil letter from dave wishing me well on my project. what a great guy! rest in piece dave god speed.
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#31
05-29-2007, 08:56 PM
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He spent time speaking with me at Rt.66 a number of years ago. He also gave me lot's of AFB tuning tips for running a Wenzler T-ram. God bless him.
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#32
05-29-2007, 09:04 PM
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sorry to here about dave, didn't know him but sounded like a great pontiac enthusiats
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#33
05-29-2007, 10:47 PM
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Arrangements
Dave Johnson
Toon Funeral Home 4920 Main st Downers Grove , Illinois 60515 5/30 2-9 pm |
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#34
05-30-2007, 10:15 AM
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Nice guy met him at Norwalk. Cool car. Gotta love the guys who want to run something unique.
Lynn |
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#35
05-30-2007, 01:48 PM
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Quote:
http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?...EImE&b=1573327 |
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#36
05-31-2007, 08:58 AM
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Address
Dave Johnson
445 Chicago Ave Downers Grove,Il 60515 |
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#37
05-31-2007, 09:39 AM
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No Freakin way.
Hellava racer and one of the Original True 'HEADS UP' Racers. Nice dude and did more for Pontiacs then most on this board will know. |
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#38
06-01-2007, 03:02 AM
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Hope his family is able to see the two tribute threads about Dave on this board. Maybe some of it was read aloud at the funeral. That would have been cool. I know the nostalgia pontiac community and especially this board will not be the same without him. Chris
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