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04-24-2007, 09:03 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Dallas TX.
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Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
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I am sad to report the passing of my partner Bill Collins. He was the man that drove the car at MoKan 2006. I hope Wylee Coyte Doesn't mind me using his great shot of Bill at MoKan. I believe it is one of the best photos ever, showing the fun we have with the car. Thanks dwrfab Don Ross |
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04-24-2007, 09:05 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 1995
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 13,617
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Could we possibly get funeral details? The Jalopy Journal would like to send flowers...
And sorry for the loss... I only talked to him once, but could tell instantly that he was a great guy.
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04-24-2007, 09:06 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: OHIO, USA
Posts: 2,389
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Sorry to hear this Don............He sure looked happy behind the wheel, Littleman
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04-24-2007, 09:09 PM
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Art Editor
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Palookaville
Posts: 11,742
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Saw the car in person at the LSR.....It made a big impression.
Sorry for the loss of Bill..... I wish I could have met him. Godspeed.
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04-24-2007, 09:11 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 3,277
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Sorry to hear that Don...everytime I saw him with the re-created Scorpion I, he looked like he was having a blast.
My condolences.
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04-24-2007, 09:13 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Metro Detroit
Posts: 20,655
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
I'm so sorry. What a GREAT guy. I first met him at the HRR in Bowling Green I think and then chatted him up abit more at Mokan. He was a wonderful human being. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. He will be truely missed.
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04-24-2007, 09:13 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Aurora, ILL-Annoys (40 miles west of Chicago)
Posts: 4,000
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
What a beautiful photograph. It captures the spirit and joy of rodding perfectly.
My condolences to you, Mr. Collins' family, and his friends.
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04-24-2007, 09:14 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Texas.
Posts: 6,158
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Wow. He's come into the shop numerous times and was always a pleasure to listen to. He will be missed, my condolences to his family and friends.
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04-24-2007, 09:15 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Traverse City, MI
Posts: 4,070
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
That picture says it all...sorry for your loss
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04-24-2007, 09:16 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Cut and Shoot, Texas
Posts: 2,941
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
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May He rest in peace. |
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04-24-2007, 09:19 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Posts: 3,851
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Don, My sincere condolences. Wish I could have met him.
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04-24-2007, 09:27 PM
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Old School HAMBer
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Combine, Texas
Posts: 8,939
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Man Don I cant believe this, i just called my dad and told him, he is shocked, please let us know any ifo on the funeral or anything the Dirty's or Burford's as you know can do. Please let us know. Those in the Dallas area have lost a true Hot Rod Hero, he will grealty be missed
Rusty
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04-24-2007, 09:28 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: phoenix az usof a
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Via con dios.
With all the people that have fond memories of Bill collins he will never die, he will live on forever in our memories. jerry
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04-24-2007, 09:30 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Dallas TX.
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Ryan and all:
Thanks for the kind words I will pass the word on to the famely. Ryan I will post the information when I get it. dwrfab Don Ross |
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04-24-2007, 09:35 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL.
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
He was a great guy!
I was standing right next to John (WylieCoyotte) when he snapped those pictures. I don't believe I have seen a smile so big like I did at that moment. May God Bless.
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04-24-2007, 09:44 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL.
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Don,
Here are the pictures I took of Bill while he was pulling in after that great run at the HAMB Drags. He was SO happy as we visited with him, we congradulated him and shook his hand.
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04-24-2007, 09:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: near seattle wa.
Posts: 1,990
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
One of the highlights of the 06 drags was meeting Bill,
very sorry for your loss. Fred
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04-24-2007, 09:52 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Plano, TX
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
I am honored to have met and talked to him a couple of times. He was a cool old schooler. We'll miss him. Hugh and V
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04-24-2007, 09:54 PM
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Grenade Inspector
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Dallas TX.
Posts: 397
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
Glenn:
Those are also great shots. Thats my wife Sharon greeting Bill back to the pits. He was ready to go again but we had an oil leak and then the rain said O, no you don't . Don |
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04-24-2007, 09:56 PM
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Alliance Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Odessa, TX, USA
Posts: 1,827
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Re: Scorpion 1 Partner passed today
What a shock, I met him only once at the drags, but could tell he was a good soul. God speed Bill.
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