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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #150 on: May 02, 2022, 09:49:47 PM »
This is to all members. I picked up 754's tappet wrenches at Frank's Storage/shop and with the blessing of his wife Sabina, I suggested that I would donate (there are 20 of them) to the SOHC/4 Owners Club. I will mail ( my coin) them to a member or a moderator that will look after the selling or auction them off to raise money for the club. I am too busy to take on this task. What say ye?

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« Reply #151 on: May 02, 2022, 10:19:45 PM »
If you break them up as memoirs of Frank I'll def be in line. Or when the whole set goes up I'll be bidding. As I'm sure many of us will be.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #152 on: May 03, 2022, 12:26:52 AM »
I would like one.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #153 on: May 03, 2022, 07:04:53 AM »
I would purchase one as well, if they become available. Thanks for sharing. Rick.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #154 on: May 03, 2022, 07:17:26 AM »
This is to all members. I picked up 754's tappet wrenches at Frank's Storage/shop and with the blessing of his wife Sabina, I suggested that I would donate (there are 20 of them) to the SOHC/4 Owners Club. I will mail ( my coin) them to a member or a moderator that will look after the selling or auction them off to raise money for the club. I am too busy to take on this task. What say ye?

Great idea!   If you want to ship to Texas, I am willing to take on the task of selling them to the members here.  If you prefer not to ship to U.S., I get it, no prob.  What will the money be donated too?
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« Reply #155 on: May 03, 2022, 09:33:59 AM »
Please count me in for one.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #156 on: May 03, 2022, 09:51:59 AM »
He had helped me out a few times over the past year. He was always very straightforward and no nonsense in his explanations and thats what I respected about him as well as his vast knowledge of all things 750 and engineering. Really sad and mad to see him go so soon. He deserved another 20 years. Too bad I wasn't able to get one of his weldless frame kits from him. Rest in Peace
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #157 on: May 03, 2022, 10:18:48 AM »
If there is a greater demand than the supply, I say each should be auctioned off. Remember these come from his shop and to me they are a good piece to have that says what Frank was about. I do believe his brother's business did the laser cut. What will the money be donated too? Good question Stev-o I guess to keep this club going maybe the club can make some some T-shirts to sell in his memory? I think USA is a good distribution location. Keep on giving suggestions. Thanks!
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #158 on: May 03, 2022, 11:01:50 AM »
I'm in for one
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #159 on: May 03, 2022, 02:25:22 PM »
I made a donation a while back to sohc4 as a memorial for Frank, Bobby R, Bob Wessner.

http://www.sohc4.com/donate/

I earned one of Franks tappet wrenches for being first in, in his 20 rides x 100 miles in 2020 thread. At the time, Frank told me he had a stash of these wrenches squirreled away somewhere in his shop and more recently I was afraid they would be gone with the estate sale. I’m very happy to see they have made their way here, and onward to you all, just as I think Frank would have desired.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #160 on: May 03, 2022, 04:02:19 PM »
This is to all members. I picked up 754's tappet wrenches at Frank's Storage/shop and with the blessing of his wife Sabina, I suggested that I would donate (there are 20 of them) to the SOHC/4 Owners Club. I will mail ( my coin) them to a member or a moderator that will look after the selling or auction them off to raise money for the club. I am too busy to take on this task. What say ye?

Great idea!   If you want to ship to Texas, I am willing to take on the task of selling them to the members here.  If you prefer not to ship to U.S., I get it, no prob.  What will the money be donated too?

i think he intends it to be the SOHC4 forums, but I think it best to split it, as I am sure the cash injection would be appreciated. or set a fixed amount for the forums administration, which donations to the forums pay the hosting and software maintance bills or if someone is doing it on a server they are running and maintaining and then have the software fees for using the Simple Machines Free forums.

trust me, anyone who lives alone can back me up on this…the cost of living alone is overall less than having two people, but these days most couples both work or both have income and the space may be a little larger and more expensive, but the 2nd income leads to less expenses usually overall. There are food issues in things are often geared to more than one person and you tend to have more variety in your diet as well as ability to afford healthier meals and two people living in the same space often see economies in more expensive items than the added cost of water and heating it and two people live in the same space and use same heat or cooling cost you save that much or nearly that much by not having that second rent or mortgage, etc.

So, Sabina's cost of living has gone up because unless things work differently in Canada, the spouse's benefits are no longer paid and Frank was disabled and he did stuff on the side to bring money into the household.

So, maybe I am of a different breed or thought train than most.
I would be inclined to say, it all goes to Sabina.
Especially in light of inflation and the erosion of buying power...which is very real for those of us who have fixed incomes and little to no options on increasing that income.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #161 on: May 03, 2022, 05:35:59 PM »
I agree with Raf. This could possibly be the best way to show appreciation to Frank by helping his partner.
Hopefully we can raise a chunk of change for her. Maybe start bidding around 25 a pop or so.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #162 on: May 04, 2022, 09:55:37 AM »
I would rather see his wife/kids getting an award or plaque honoring Frank for his contribution to the club forum, but none is expected. The main purpose is to keep this club going, even if the money sits in a bank until the clubs needs it for a rainy day.
 Gurp 25 a pop a good starting point.


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« Reply #163 on: May 04, 2022, 05:47:09 PM »
Count me in for one. I already have Franks rear brake adjuster and see it all the time and am reminded of him.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #164 on: May 04, 2022, 06:40:52 PM »
Count me in for one. I already have Franks rear brake adjuster and see it all the time and am reminded of him.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #165 on: May 05, 2022, 02:49:30 AM »
Just waiting for these to pop up. Will be the first thing to actually be framed in my shop.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #166 on: May 06, 2022, 07:07:03 PM »
I would rather see his wife/kids getting an award or plaque honoring Frank for his contribution to the club forum, but none is expected.

Good ideas & people with good hearts.

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« Reply #167 on: May 06, 2022, 07:31:01 PM »
I just went through all the riders. Still amazing to this day. Frank was mentioned near the end of North America but he did not sign it.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #168 on: May 06, 2022, 09:16:29 PM »

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Man I wished I had put my name on the Banner and  gone thru the log books but after running out of gas we were late.. we only saw Derek for around 5 minutes.
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #169 on: June 01, 2022, 12:53:19 PM »
This is to all members. I picked up 754's tappet wrenches at Frank's Storage/shop and with the blessing of his wife Sabina, I suggested that I would donate (there are 20 of them) to the SOHC/4 Owners Club.

Hey Guys...the wrenches are now for sale, proceeds to be donated to this site.   RIP Frank...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190132.0.html
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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #170 on: June 02, 2022, 08:33:08 AM »
His Brother has just posted this on Instagram:

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 A spreading of ashes ride will be held on June 11th for Frank - We are meeting at the first pull out along Duck Lake on highway 97, north of the airport. All welcome, at 9:30 we are leaving and heading for O'Keefe Ranch. Option to meet there between 10:30 and 11am. Next we will ride a loop through Falkland, Chase, Salmon Arm and return to Kelowna.


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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #171 on: June 13, 2022, 09:01:43 PM »
I mounted my 754 tappet wrench on the back of my 1978 ( still original owner).  I clocked 311Km on the memorial ride. Last photo is his wife , his son & his daughter. This was where the last of Frank's ashes were released.
Ride on 754.

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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #172 on: June 13, 2022, 09:28:47 PM »
Good turnout. RIP Frank, your boy is definitely his fathers son. ;D
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Passing of 754
« Reply #173 on: June 19, 2022, 07:38:59 AM »
Got my 754 wrench today (thank you 1080 and Stev-o) along with a photo and quote from Frank which will be going on the garage wall.

Ride on Frank




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Re: Passing of 754
« Reply #174 on: June 19, 2022, 09:50:46 AM »
Thanks Stev-o for doing the distribution. I’m going to take a photo with myself, my CB, my wrench, and post it here for Franks family. Too bad we can’t get together for a photo….. but maybe there’s a way around that.
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70 SL100/125/150
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