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09-20-2018, 10:35 PM | #1 |
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Fred Meyers has passed away
The Model A and Early V-8 world lost a treasured friend and a great restorer last week with the passing of Fred Meyers. He was a long time member of the San Diego Model A's, the Palomar A's and the Early V-8 clubs.
I got to know Fred in the early 1990's when I acquired my '28 roadster. He was always helpful with my questions, sharing both his expertise and even spare parts! One fall, just before Hershey, I asked Fred to try and find a proper original rumble seat T handle for me. When he returned, he told me he was sorry, but he'd had no luck. That Christmas, I opened a small box with the perfect T handle. My wife had gotten to Fred before me and he helped her pull off a great treat. Fred will be missed by so many of us. |
09-21-2018, 05:58 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
Sad to hear that. Saw him every year at the Big Three. Gary
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09-21-2018, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
It just shows us how quickly we are here and gone. Enjoy your life, and family, share your experiences and be kind to each other !!
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09-21-2018, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
Fred will be missed by many as a kind and knowledgeable car guy always ready to help others. His '32s were great cars and he was a kind resource guy for the EFV8 club here in San Diego.
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09-21-2018, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
That is sad news. Fred was such a good guy. Will miss him at the Big Three and at Mark Williamson's.
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09-22-2018, 12:57 PM | #6 |
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09-23-2018, 12:09 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
Isn’t it great when skilled people share their knowledge and expertise. I have no mechanical or Model A skill to pass on but I do pass on skills I have learned in my profession. It’s silly and also selfish not to do so.
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09-23-2018, 09:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
Sad news indeed. I met Fred years ago when he was involved in planning the MAFCA convention in 1990. He was a a pleasure to know him.
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09-23-2018, 10:23 PM | #9 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
I bought the tool box for my delivery project from Mr. Meyers. He showed me the largest pair of headlights I had seen. Bigger than Dolly. He had no idea what the fit but they were priced right and he liked them so he bought them. I wish I had seen his delivery before the car got transformed into a hotrod. Would still like to see it even as a hotrod. I think of him often. Nice man to know.
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09-24-2018, 04:07 AM | #10 |
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Re: Fred Meyers has passed away
Thanks Vern, for posting. I sat with Fred and his wife Charlene, at the final banquet when they attended one of the early Model A National meets here in New Zealand. They were a fabulous couple and I am sad to hear of Fred's passing.
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