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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 19Ardun46, Apr 29, 2015.

  1. DDDenny
    Joined: Feb 6, 2015
    Posts: 22,401

    DDDenny
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    from oregon

    Can't really add more than to say **** set the bar high for the rest of us, that is to carry the hot rod torch and then p*** it on.
    May the torch shine bright forever.
     
  2. so_dak_kid
    Joined: Oct 12, 2010
    Posts: 326

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  3. phat rat
    Joined: Mar 18, 2001
    Posts: 5,080

    phat rat
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    R.I.P. **** you'll surely be missed. .
     
  4. 2deuces64
    Joined: Mar 9, 2006
    Posts: 1,715

    2deuces64
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    RIP **** We will all miss you! God bless
     
  5. badshifter
    Joined: Apr 28, 2006
    Posts: 3,627

    badshifter
    Member

    Sad news, prayers for his family
     
  6. greg32
    Joined: Jun 21, 2007
    Posts: 2,266

    greg32
    Member
    from Indiana

    Whenever I needed the correct answer, I called ****. Rest in peace ****.
     
  7. I too have fond memories of ****........................
     
  8. Northbound
    Joined: Aug 28, 2014
    Posts: 16

    Northbound
    Member

    Our condolences from Canada
     
  9. alpo
    Joined: May 7, 2011
    Posts: 690

    alpo
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    Sorry to hear of ****'s p***ing. RIP
     
  10. HellsHotRods
    Joined: Jul 24, 2009
    Posts: 1,430

    HellsHotRods
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    I never met the man, but I got a personal letter from him once, complimenting the work of my brother and I on shortening a '40 driveshaft and torque tube to adapt to a '32 ch***is, '39 trans, '40 rear. He was trying to develop a driveshaft that people could purchase (some worked, some of them twisted like a pretzel). I appreciated his dedication to the hobby and his knowledge.
    RIP
     
  11. FritzTownFord
    Joined: Apr 7, 2007
    Posts: 1,020

    FritzTownFord
    Member

    Loss of a great friend, world of knowledge, pain in the ***, kind and big hearted man.
    There ain't no "someday" fellas. These are the old ol' days.
     
  12. 100% Matt
    Joined: Aug 7, 2006
    Posts: 2,778

    100% Matt
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    Very sad to hear, we were fortunate enough to spend sometime with at ****s shop and with his family before his p***ing. Godspeed Mr Spadero
     
  13. 37slantback
    Joined: May 31, 2010
    Posts: 494

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    I just saw this. Damn this is sad. I enjoyed talking with him a few years back. What a great guy!
     
  14. ken1939
    Joined: Jul 5, 2008
    Posts: 1,558

    ken1939

    Another good one gone.
     
  15. sawzall
    Joined: Jul 15, 2002
    Posts: 4,758

    sawzall
    Member

    I wish it were not true.. and I wish I had one more chance to talk to ****.
     
  16. gonzo
    Joined: Dec 24, 2003
    Posts: 1,899

    gonzo
    Member

    The details of ****'s calling hours are posted on his website; if anyone is local and inclined to go, I'm sure it would be touching for his family to see the appreciation that folks had for him. Rest in peace.

    http://www.****spadaro.com/



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  17. sawbuck
    Joined: Oct 14, 2006
    Posts: 1,913

    sawbuck
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    from 06492 ct

    wow, he will be missed... RIP...
     
  18. rd martin
    Joined: Nov 14, 2006
    Posts: 2,469

    rd martin
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    from indiana

    sad to hear! im sure hes helping somebody with an old ford problem as we speak! rest in peace ****
     
  19. ace5043
    Joined: Sep 28, 2008
    Posts: 128

    ace5043
    Member
    from Florida

    Great wealth of knowledge and always took the time to walk you through your project, even if he didn't have what you were looking for. RIP
     
  20. HRBOB34
    Joined: Oct 1, 2009
    Posts: 421

    HRBOB34
    Member

    Found this on the net **** Spadaro
    1948-2015

    **** has p***ed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 9th at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home in Guilderland, NY from 10:00am - 12:30pm. A service will follow at 12:30pm. A more complete obituary will be on the funeral home's website this week.

    www.demarcostonefuneralhome.com
     
    Last edited: May 4, 2015
  21. brady1929
    Joined: Sep 30, 2006
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    RIP. Condolences
     
  22. Fedcospeed
    Joined: Aug 17, 2008
    Posts: 2,011

    Fedcospeed
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    When I was helping a small family owned sprint car team with the ESS,I first crossed paths with **** Spadaro.He was another self supported team and if i remember correctly,came alone or with maybe one crew guy. He always ran hard and clean and in this group,making the feature was a big deal.**** made alot of those.He was always there to lend a hand and never spoke **** about anyone or team.He knew what the car needed to get around the track . I also got to have dinner with him at a fund raising event for the Latimore Racing Museum,sat at the same table. What a thrill to listen to so much knowledge.I always considered him to be the 32 Ford King. Sad not to see his setup at Hershey. We have lost another one!!
     
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  23. Larry Pearsall
    Joined: Apr 7, 2007
    Posts: 1,462

    Larry Pearsall
    Member

    I had the pleasure to talk to him and sell him things for many years. All-ways a stop at my swap spot in Pa. , Ny. Conn., Mich . or wherever I was set up. He Will be missed.
     

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