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Old 10-01-2024, 12:24 PM   #1
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Fellow Barners, it is with great sadness that I report that Dick Davidson has passed into God’s arms. You knew him as V8Coopman.

My first encounter with Dick was about 10 years ago when I was looking for advice regarding putting better brakes on my ’36 coupe. Somehow we just hit it off and as many of you know, we tackled and, at least sometimes conquered, many projects. I never met Dick face to face but he was always there when I needed advice. As a perfectionist, usually he would be chastising me about some detail or another. I would just kid him and tell him I couldn’t even hear him laughing at my stupidity ‘cause I was clear down in Florida.

I was always amazed at his knowledge about hot rods, physics, aircraft, and numbers. Good grief, the numbers. He could recite hundreds of part numbers and even chassis numbers from his vehicles and his friends cars. He once told me he had non-stop numbers flowing in his head.

The last couple of years were pretty rough on Dick. He lost his long time bride, Connie in Feb of ’23. Things just seemed to go downhill from there and he passed quietly early this morning.

Dickie was a great mentor to me and I will miss him greatly. Rest in peace my friend.

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Old 10-01-2024, 12:28 PM   #2
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We lose another one. RIP
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Old 10-01-2024, 12:30 PM   #3
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How Sad.We lost a GREAT ONE !! RIP Coopman !!!!
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Old 10-01-2024, 12:38 PM   #4
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Damn sad news, I didn't know him as well as others but the work I did with him on the differences between 39-41 Mercury's and Ford rear ends/driveshafts and frames will forever be a cherished moment for me. May he rest in peace and blessing to his remaining family!!! Just sad sad news!!!
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Old 10-01-2024, 12:39 PM   #5
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Very sad and sorry to hear this news.
RIP Dick.
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Old 10-01-2024, 12:40 PM   #6
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I'm very sad to hear this news. RIP, Coop. He certainly gave back to our hobby for sure.
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Very sorry to hear this. Dick and I got along very well (unless we digressed into politics.) In addition to the old Ford's we both were into C2 Corvettes and saw most things the same way.

I'm going to miss him, his remarks, and his knowledge. RIP.
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Old 10-01-2024, 01:03 PM   #8
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Rest In Peace V/8 Coopman. Dick will be missed a bunch.
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Old 10-01-2024, 01:11 PM   #9
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Heard, although very sad news, I appreciate you sharing it with me / us.
Dickie and I had our ups and downs through the past twenty or so years, but the ups far outweighed the downs.
I pray he shall rest in peace. He deserves that.
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Old 10-01-2024, 01:23 PM   #10
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So sorry to hear, he was a fountain of knowledge and wasn't afraid to share. He will be missed
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Old 10-01-2024, 01:36 PM   #11
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I have heard it said that there are givers and takers.Coop was a "giver extraordinaire" He always treated me with kindness answering my questions. I sure will miss him. A true stalwart supporter and contributor of our Fordbarn!
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My condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed on this forum. Eternal rest grant unto him O LORD and let perpetual light shine upon him.
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I always looked forward to his sometimes salty, always helpful comments on the Barn, never had the privilege of meeting him in person. RIP Coop.
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RIP Coop. He had over 11,000 Fordbarn posts. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/member.php?u=1893
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RIP Dick. V8Coopman.

A Barn Constant. Another to add to the list of great contributors lost to this site.

Rest in peace.
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Old 10-01-2024, 02:15 PM   #16
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Another great loss to us. Hopefully his spirit will be reunited with the loves of his life.
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Dam such sad news Dick was a great guy he will be missed by so many. Personally having had the pleasure of talking with Dick and being fortunate to own some of his flathead gear knowing him was the best part of it all.
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Gosh, I don't want to believe that V8Coopman has passed. May God Bless him and may he rest in peace. I communicated many times with him on Fordbarn and his experience and knowledge were priceless. He always reminded me of the late Bruce Lancaster. V8 will be greatly missed. He was always willing to share his encyclopedia of old cars and things mechanical. I will miss him.
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Old 10-01-2024, 02:33 PM   #19
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Sad news indeed, his presence will be missed.

Rest in Peace another great Ford Barn friend.
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RIP, so sad.
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