The Ford Barn

KiWinUS · 11-23-2020, 06:00 PM

Well it�s with a heavy heart I have to report that the man that gave me the inspiration. Work ethic. Knowledge of how to fix anything. Basic mechanical fundamentals. And more than I can say that has rewarded me with the amazing journey through life I have had. Also the success i have had at the highest level of racing including every type of racing leading up to this. He served his apprenticeship at Bert Holmes Ford dealership Ashburton Motors. He worked on my car in my avatar that has the Ashburton Motors badge on my dash.
Thanks Dad. I will remember 11/22/2020 for the rest of my days. Your the best mate.

VeryTangled · 11-23-2020, 06:03 PM

Dad is a tough guy to say goodbye to. Keep up the good memories of him.

Brian · 11-23-2020, 06:06 PM

Sorry to hear of your tragic loss Tony. Will you be able to get back to NZ for the funeral?

flathead48 · 11-23-2020, 06:07 PM

May his memories keep you. My condolences

Cobra Joe · 11-23-2020, 06:08 PM

My condolences on the loss of your best friend; I lost my dad last year around this time and I can't say a day goes by that I don't miss him.

texas webb · 11-23-2020, 06:14 PM

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May he rest in peace and long in your heart.

GaryU. · 11-23-2020, 06:14 PM

Very sorry to hear. Think of my Dad almost every day and my Mom as well. Condolences on your loss.

adileo · 11-23-2020, 06:42 PM

Tony, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.

I lost my dad December 2, 1977. I still miss him. Your dads memory will never fade.

One way of honoring him and keeping him with me, I hung his WW11 dog tags on the rear view mirror of my 39 coupe. He’s with me on every ride.

Talkwrench · 11-23-2020, 06:44 PM

Sorry to hear Tony, mine has gone too soon as well.
God speed to him.

Zeke3 · 11-23-2020, 06:49 PM

Tony, so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Blastfromthepast · 11-23-2020, 06:50 PM

Tony, sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
The memories your shared are precious.
You and your family will cherish them forever.
Sincere condolences, Blast.

V8COOPMAN · 11-23-2020, 06:51 PM

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I'm really so sorry to hear this sad news, Tony. Prayers! DD

Phil Gillespie · 11-23-2020, 06:53 PM

Sincere heart felt simpathy for your sad loss.
Will it be in Ch Ch or Ashburton.
Hope you can get sorted to attend.
Phil Gillespie

Kube · 11-23-2020, 07:01 PM

My heart is with you.
The fact that you miss him as you do is testament of the love you'd shared. That is a gift.

My condolences Tony ....

Mart · 11-23-2020, 07:26 PM

My respectful condolences. Mart.

50fordcoupeman · 11-23-2020, 07:30 PM

Also my condolences!! Keep him alive in your memories. My dad passed three years ago next week. Prayers to you............

flatford8 · 11-23-2020, 07:31 PM

Sincere condolences........Mark

35fordtn · 11-23-2020, 07:32 PM

Tony,
I am sorry for your loss. Cherish those memories. He raised a fine person in yourself!

GB SISSON · 11-23-2020, 07:34 PM

My dad was without a doubt my best friend, I lost him in '79 when I was 26 and he was 52. I still miss him very much. I know what you are going through. He sounds like a great dad to teach you so much about cars and racing and life.

JWL · 11-23-2020, 07:37 PM

My sincere condolences extended to you. I have knowledge of some of your feelings as my Momma and Daddy are both gone now. Many memories are all we have but they are wonderful.
JWL

11-23-2020, 06:00 PM	#1
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,206	Another Huge Loss to me Well it�s with a heavy heart I have to report that the man that gave me the inspiration. Work ethic. Knowledge of how to fix anything. Basic mechanical fundamentals. And more than I can say that has rewarded me with the amazing journey through life I have had. Also the success i have had at the highest level of racing including every type of racing leading up to this. He served his apprenticeship at Bert Holmes Ford dealership Ashburton Motors. He worked on my car in my avatar that has the Ashburton Motors badge on my dash. Thanks Dad. I will remember 11/22/2020 for the rest of my days. Your the best mate.

11-23-2020, 06:03 PM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 2,885	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Dad is a tough guy to say goodbye to. Keep up the good memories of him. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 11-23-2020 at 06:31 PM.

11-23-2020, 06:06 PM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 2,915	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Sorry to hear of your tragic loss Tony. Will you be able to get back to NZ for the funeral? __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-23-2020, 06:07 PM	#4
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate,NY Posts: 802	Re: Another Huge Loss to me May his memories keep you. My condolences

11-23-2020, 06:08 PM	#5
Cobra Joe Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 72	Re: Another Huge Loss to me My condolences on the loss of your best friend; I lost my dad last year around this time and I can't say a day goes by that I don't miss him. __________________ 1957 Fairlane 500 1939 Ford Coupe

11-23-2020, 06:14 PM	#6
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 631	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) May he rest in peace and long in your heart.

11-23-2020, 06:14 PM	#7
GaryU. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison,Wisconsin Posts: 602	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Very sorry to hear. Think of my Dad almost every day and my Mom as well. Condolences on your loss.

11-23-2020, 06:42 PM	#8
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,711	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Tony, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. I lost my dad December 2, 1977. I still miss him. Your dads memory will never fade. One way of honoring him and keeping him with me, I hung his WW11 dog tags on the rear view mirror of my 39 coupe. He’s with me on every ride. __________________ Thanks Andy 1939 Deluxe coupe 1952 F1

11-23-2020, 06:44 PM	#9
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,561	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Sorry to hear Tony, mine has gone too soon as well. God speed to him. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

11-23-2020, 06:49 PM	#10
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 479	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Tony, so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

11-23-2020, 06:50 PM	#11
Blastfromthepast Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NY Posts: 259	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Tony, sorry to hear of your fathers passing. The memories your shared are precious. You and your family will cherish them forever. Sincere condolences, Blast.

11-23-2020, 06:51 PM	#12
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 7,427	Re: Another Huge Loss to me . I'm really so sorry to hear this sad news, Tony. Prayers! DD __________________ *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE* *We WILL discover aliens on another planet...and the 'nutsoids' will surely-enough be sending $TRILLION$ of our bucks in aid!*

11-23-2020, 06:53 PM	#13
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,356	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Sincere heart felt simpathy for your sad loss. Will it be in Ch Ch or Ashburton. Hope you can get sorted to attend. Phil Gillespie

11-23-2020, 07:01 PM	#14
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 6,508	Re: Another Huge Loss to me My heart is with you. The fact that you miss him as you do is testament of the love you'd shared. That is a gift. My condolences Tony .... __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

11-23-2020, 07:26 PM	#15
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 6,887	Re: Another Huge Loss to me My respectful condolences. Mart.

11-23-2020, 07:30 PM	#16
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 701	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Also my condolences!! Keep him alive in your memories. My dad passed three years ago next week. Prayers to you............

11-23-2020, 07:31 PM	#17
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 1,826	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Sincere condolences........Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

11-23-2020, 07:32 PM	#18
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 1,969	Re: Another Huge Loss to me Tony, I am sorry for your loss. Cherish those memories. He raised a fine person in yourself!

11-23-2020, 07:34 PM	#19
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 2,817	Re: Another Huge Loss to me My dad was without a doubt my best friend, I lost him in '79 when I was 26 and he was 52. I still miss him very much. I know what you are going through. He sounds like a great dad to teach you so much about cars and racing and life. __________________ '47 1/2 ton pickup next project, '47 one ton panel 99% stock nearing completion, '47 2 ton with 8ba and 9' script stakebed, '46 1/2 ton woodie project,'59 F350 9' flareside pickup with cummins 6at. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-23-2020, 07:37 PM	#20
JWL Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,050	Re: Another Huge Loss to me My sincere condolences extended to you. I have knowledge of some of your feelings as my Momma and Daddy are both gone now. Many memories are all we have but they are wonderful. JWL

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