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Thank you for the support you gave Ron, for the graceful way you let us know. RIP Ron, he will be missed.

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RIP Ron. I will miss your unique way of sharing your vast knowledge with the rest of us.

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RIP Sir!

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Sorry for your loss.

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Rest in peace Ron. God speed. See you on the flip side.

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Yes, R I P Ron, and God bless you Ruth and family. We all know he will be greatly missed !
Mike

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Rest in peace Ron.

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You will be missed, Ron. RIP.

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Rest in peace Ol' Ron.

Thank you Ruth for keeping us updated.

These pictures are from my and TomT's visit in 2016.

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I had the privilege of messaging Ron a few years back and eventually I called him on the phone 5-6 times for a hour so at a time. I always enjoyed talking to him on the phone, he would share all kind of things about things he had done in the past from building all kind of cars and trucks with flatheads and even flathead motors for a boat lol. He shared about the racing days and rubbing shoulders with Smokey Unick at the track, I was amazed at how sharp he was still , he reminds me of my own dad. He shared stories of his stockcar days, days in the military, about the time period you called his dark days and his family and about things I was doing to my truck and motor. One particular call, I was able to get my dad on with him in the last year who is 85 and a flat head guy and they got to do a little shop talk.
Last summer he sent me a intake manifold that he had built for a stock car that he raced I think maybe in the 60's possibly? I tried to buy it or a at least pay the shipping but he wouldn't hear of it, I got it about a week before the event I was using it for and it was quite a challenge getting it fitted on the motor at the event, it was taller and I needed longer bolts and a longer pump rod, and belt for the generator, things i had at home but not a hundred miles away LOL. It was a typical last minute thing since I hadn't time to try it before the event, but we got it on and give it a try. He said he liked the idea that something he built special himself was still out there and being used. he told me he had learned one thing in life about trying new things- If you don't try something new, how are you ever going to learn anything about it , and secondly learn from it and keep trying to improve on it. He said he was still learning things about the flathead motor and he loved that about them. I think he knew he was closing in on the end, when he sent it to me truthfully from things he said. Ruth , he did tell me about you taking him places that he appreciated so much and about his grandson that helped him on his computer and his son and family. I know he treasured that so much. I wished I had made it out to see him I had planned to do that but A piece of him is on my old flathead ford and racing down the highway and up a hill in IL. I am grateful to have talked to him the last few year, and my prayers are with you guys the next few months adjusting to this loss , my dad like him is still working on the old cars but he is slowing down and his own congestive heart failure is taking its toll on his energy, he says things now like, this is probably my last project, and we are trying to treasure this time period. My prayers go out to you and your family, thank you for posting this I had been wondering about him Ron

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RIP Ol'Ron and God speed

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Ruth, we should be so blessed to have someone like you at our finish lines. Ron was beloved.

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Rest in peace Ol 'Ron, So sorry to know you are not with us anymore. Bless you Ruth for keeping us updated.

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Ruth….thanks so much for sharing his last days with us…..RIP ‘Ol Ron….you got the checkered flag!………Mark from Maine……����

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RIP Ron.
The flatheads in heaven will soon be running strong.

Sal

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I am not a flathead person, but I always paid attention to what Ron had to say. We will all miss him dearly. Ron, thanks for your knowledge, and sharing it with us.

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Rip old friend, you were always number one in my eyes.

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Gods Speed Ron one of the great ones is now watching over us all.

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I never met O'le Ron, but I learned a lot from his posts over the years and wish I had had an opportunity to meet him. It won't be long before I'll finally have that opportunity. See you shortly, Ron. Lawson

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Thanks for keeping us updated Ruth. Ron shared a huge amount of flathead knowledge with us and for that we are grateful. He has helped us all.


Gentlemen share your knowledge with whoever will listen. Pass the torch as Ron did. As Hank Williams said, "I ain't getting out of this world alive".

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So sorry to hear this. My condolences to the Family.

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My condolences to his family.

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I'm saddened to hear this. I take solace that he went peacefully. I hope he rests in peace and keepin' 'um runnin' (as he'd say) in that big race in the sky. Thanks, Ron for all of the knowledge you've shared through the years and thank you Ruth for letting us know.

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So sorry to hear that Ron finally crossed the finish line. I'm so glad i got to visit and briefly talk to him a few days ago. You and Robo took such good care of him during his last days.
He has left his family with with so many good times to reflect on. I have May 3rd earmarked in my callander. will see you soon,Don

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Ruth, we appreciate you taking the time to keep us abreast of the condition of our old friend and allowing us to share in your grief.

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AMEN RIP, See you soon!

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Godspeed Ron! i allways liked your Posts, and your Videos. i never had a chance to meet Ron, He seemd like a good guy. Sorry for your loss Ruth and Famly

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Rest in Peace, Ron... Ruth, We're very sorry for your loss, and we thank you for including us in your bereavement.

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RIP Ron!

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Sorry to hear the news about Ron. He will be greatly missed here.

Bob

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So sorry to hear the news - my condolences to the family and may he rest in peace ……

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RIP, Ol Ron . We are all going to miss you .

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I rarely post on stuff like this, but Ron WILL be sorely missed here by ALL.

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A very sad sad day indeed; condolences to Ruth and the Family.


Having been on the Barn since the 90s, I literally soaked up everything Ron had to say about Flatheads. A teacher from across the pond.


It's because of him that I was infected with the Flathead bug.


God speed Sir, I'll miss your posts, knowledge and humour on here.


Respect.


RIP.

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Another library has gone away. So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wealth of knowledge, and his posts were a must read.

May God comfort the family and fill the emptiness in your hearts with His love.

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Ruth, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Ron was an amazing man that impacted people all around the world. He has left a lasting legacy here on the Ford Barn, and also in the hearts and minds of everyone that Ron touched in some way.


We grieve with you in our mutual loss, but we also rejoice, because our hearts are full with memories of Ron.


Godspeed Ol' Ron! I will look for you one day on the other side!


Steve

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Well, we are all getting closer! He was a fine fellow!