Thanks for sharing. Kevin will be missed.

 

My heart just drops when I read of a member passing, and this is no exception. I was just reading a thread containing one of his posts last night, wow. May God bless him and comfort his family.

 

Our prayers go out to his family. He will be missed.
I really liked his avitar and he was an Illinois guy to boot.

 

Very sad to hear of Kevin's passing. I met Kevin some years ago while visiting the Springfield area, stopping in to see Stu. Just told my wife about Kevin, she remembered him. He was a character, had some great stories.

When traveling, the little I do, I try to find FTE members to drop in on. I'm glad I got to meet Kevin. I'll miss him on the board.

 

I am sorry to hear about him passing away. We never know when it will be our time. Thanks for letting us know

 

Sad news indeed, prayers sent for his family.....
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Very sad to hear this, prayers to his family and all who knew him.

 

Sorry to hear that. I always looked forward to his colourful commentary.

 

Sad news, much too young to be gone.

 

I spoke with Kevin's widow Brenda this afternoon. She is wanting to hang on to Kevin's truck since it meant so much to him. But it sounds like it is fully apart down to the frame. She's wanting a referral to somebody willing to complete the job. I told her I'd speak with a couple guys I know who might have interest, and told her I'd post here for input from the group. I have her phone number if anybody has interest. PM me if you want her number. Stu

 

Remember he was doing a frame swap, and someone stole his frame from his yard? His flathead was apart for some problem, piston interference I think. It would indeed be a big job.

 

I'd missed that discussion. Was he using a stock frame or a later swap? Stu

 

I believe he was doing a frame swap,things didn't work out. I think he picked up another original chassis after that. It would be cool if his truck could get finished.

 

Kevin was "55 F350", no underscore.

Here's where his old frame disappeared:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ne-of-yas.html

I can't find where he told why he needed a new frame, but I think the old one had a fatal problem.

 

"my wife can't nor will she get rid of bessie . as much as she complains she intends to hang onto her if i pass until my redheaded granddaughter turns old enough to drive her , as she is to be hers someday anyway ."
The above is from the last post of the thread about his frame being taken. It would be great to put this truck back together for his granddaughter.