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Posted by: BKLA Dec 30 2011, 07:16 PM

He passed away the day after christmas, and just a few weeks afterselling his black 914 with a v6 conversion. I met him only once a couple of years ago when he posted a WTB or trade ad for a starter. I happened to have an old one on the shelf and gave him a call. We met near where he was living in SE portland, snd he told me about his situation with his car. He was trying to get it completed so that he could sell it to help with his financial situation.

I gave him the starter and asked if there was anything else I could help with. He said no, but he'd keep my number just in case.

I got a call from a woman yesterday asking if I knew Randall. The name didn't ring a bell, until she mentioned the black 914. She said he had finally sold the 914 a few weeks ago, and that he had passed from natural causes either on CHristmas Day or the 26th.

I didn't know Randal and only met him the one time, but I thought the world should know.

Posted by: infraredcalvin Dec 30 2011, 07:26 PM

Didn't know him, but he seem to have touched you in some respect. RIP brother....

Posted by: shoguneagle Dec 30 2011, 08:14 PM

You did touch him and did provide a good service for him. It is sad to hear one of our 914 owners having to sell his ride for financial reasons, but it very nice to hear that he was helped along the way. May he Rest In Peace.

I thnk he touched you and through you we have been touched by him. Thanks for your phone number we know about him and can think of him so he is not alone.

Thanks for the info.

Posted by: BMXerror Dec 30 2011, 08:39 PM

RIP.
Mark D.

Posted by: Jakeodoule Dec 30 2011, 08:40 PM

I met Randal a few months back. He posted an ad for a bunch of stuff free. I ended up helping him clean out a storage deal and making a dump run for him. I really didn't need any of the stuff so I gifted it on to another member.

We chatted for a while about 914's, life and stuff. In the short time I spent with him it was clear he was a good soul. I only wish I'd met him sooner.
RIP Randal...

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Dec 30 2011, 08:55 PM

QUOTE(BKLA @ Dec 30 2011, 08:16 PM)

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 30 2011, 08:58 PM

RIP Randal.....

Hopefully he has an new one,, body in white.

I never met Randal , but reminds me of a fellow Bob C. who had passed away and Rich D. and I helped his brother out, actually buying the rest of the parts and shell Bob had so he could sell the house.
In fact it reminds me, Anyone seen a 76 maroon 914 with fiberglass lids and no title ?
Bob's brother has the title.

sorry for going on ,,Rip Randal.

Posted by: JRust Dec 30 2011, 09:02 PM

I never met Randal but talked with him a few times. Seemed like a nice guy I just never got a chance to meet him. RIP bud

Posted by: wingnut86 Dec 30 2011, 10:57 PM

RIP Randal

See ya on the other side, where all 914s have Porsche 8 cylinders with the option for a seat belt

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 31 2011, 12:16 AM

Nice to here you were able to help when he needed it. Karma.

Posted by: BajaXJ92 Dec 31 2011, 08:29 AM

RIP.

Posted by: Gustl Dec 31 2011, 09:04 AM

R.I.P.

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Dec 31 2011, 09:04 AM

Randall was a "Teener" and that made him special. On my email signature it says, "Kindness doesn't cost a thing, but its value is priceless." You were extremely kind to help him get his car up and running. We are an elite group who have a passion for our "Teeners."

Posted by: RobW Dec 31 2011, 09:06 AM

RIP - sounds like a good guy.

I can't stand hearing stories about people selling off half completed 914s and dying.

Make 2012 your year of 914 completion.

Remember, where two or more 914 people wrench, one brother to another, magic happens.

Posted by: 396 Dec 31 2011, 09:10 AM

RIP.. and off to drive the roads above

Posted by: ConeDodger Dec 31 2011, 02:29 PM

God speed Randall...

Posted by: Ian Stott Jan 1 2012, 03:27 AM

Condolences from north of the border Randall, RIP.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada