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> GPR-RIP, Dave's in the hospital, the biz is history
Cap'n Krusty
post Jun 9 2008, 11:37 AM
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I'm sorry to report that Dave Shepherd is still in the hospital, and the biz, GPR, is officially closed as of 31 May. Word is things are looking less-than-good for Dave. Young, nice, and a real Porsche guy. A tragedy. The Cap'n
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post Jun 9 2008, 11:41 AM
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Bummer, for sure. Dave hasn't been getting worse is the only good thing that I can say but it's not as good as getting better.
I'm heading off to buy some parts at Strasse. I said I wouldn't do that.
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post Jun 9 2008, 11:46 AM
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post Jun 9 2008, 11:57 AM
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Even though I was wronged by Dave and ceased doing biz with him I hope he
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post Jun 9 2008, 11:59 AM
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Sad to hear. I noticed the GPR website is still up.
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post Jun 9 2008, 12:05 PM
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post Jun 9 2008, 12:12 PM
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I'm sorry to report that Dave Shepherd is still in the hospital, and the biz, GPR, is officially closed as of 31 May. Word is things are looking less-than-good for Dave. Young, nice, and a real Porsche guy. A tragedy. The Cap'n

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) i'm actually wearing my GPR t-shirt right now. i hope dave pulls through ...
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post Jun 9 2008, 12:24 PM
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That is sad. I hope the best for Dave.
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post Jun 9 2008, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jun 9 2008, 11:12 AM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jun 9 2008, 09:37 AM) *

I'm sorry to report that Dave Shepherd is still in the hospital, and the biz, GPR, is officially closed as of 31 May. Word is things are looking less-than-good for Dave. Young, nice, and a real Porsche guy. A tragedy. The Cap'n

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) i'm actually wearing my GPR t-shirt right now. i hope dave pulls through ...


I still have one of my old "Your car is your catalog" GPR shirts. I ordered parts from him before there was GPR. Nice guy, stretched himself too thin.

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post Jun 9 2008, 12:38 PM
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I am sorry to hear this. I only ordered from GPR once but was very impressed and ready to be a repeat customer. Best wishes to Dave.
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post Jun 9 2008, 12:42 PM
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GPR sponsored our 2004 WCC. Hard to see them go or anyone who sells 914 parts. Hope Dave pulls through!
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post Jun 9 2008, 01:03 PM
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fuck rich. what are you doing man?
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post Jun 9 2008, 01:34 PM
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Sorry to hear this, I liked Dave. I had a few transctions with him and all went well.
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post Jun 9 2008, 01:54 PM
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My prayers go out to Dave and his Family.
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post Jun 9 2008, 02:04 PM
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Sorry to hear that, though, I can't say I ever knew or did business with him. But hopefully he'll get well. I've known people who seem to be on the edge, but somehow things work out and they get better. I hope the same happens for him.
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post Jun 9 2008, 02:06 PM
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Hang in there hope you are better soon.
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post Jun 9 2008, 02:12 PM
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What's wrong with him? I think I missed the first post? Shit, I hope he makes it out okay.
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post Jun 9 2008, 02:26 PM
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I really respect Dave, and have known him over the phone for a long time.

is there anything we could do for him or his family?
I'd be happy to participate in something beneficial for him
does anyone know of an idea like that?

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post Jun 9 2008, 03:23 PM
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post Jun 9 2008, 03:30 PM
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Dave had been going through alot of stressful things in the past years. I am sure this is end result of all of that. Im sure some of you know his stories.

He has got to be one of the best guys in the business. I dont know if some of you remember but he was the sole sponser for our WI/IL gathering we had a couple years back.

Get well Dave and stop hitting on my wife.
Brian and Jonelle

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