Ralph Meaney has died |
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Ralph Meaney has died |
davep |
Jun 12 2018, 07:20 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,132 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/sh...842-R-I-P-Ralph
A legend has passed. |
SirAndy |
Jun 12 2018, 07:21 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 12 2018, 07:25 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,650 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow - what a loss. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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SirAndy |
Jun 12 2018, 08:01 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Met him at the WCR in Issaquah(?) ...
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Mueller |
Jun 12 2018, 08:02 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
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What a legend, I imagine he'll be doing laps up in heaven (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
914Sixer |
Jun 12 2018, 08:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) He made lots of 914 history.
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Dion |
Jun 12 2018, 08:18 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,754 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
RIP Mr. Meany. 914 legend for sure. Godspeed.
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infraredcalvin |
Jun 12 2018, 08:28 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,498 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
RIP to a legend... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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effutuo101 |
Jun 12 2018, 09:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
RIP Ralph! You are an inspiration.
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PlaysWithCars |
Jun 12 2018, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 521 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sorry to hear that. He was an interesting guy to talk to. I had the chance to meet him when he picked up a set of heads for me in Oregon and brought them up to Washington. He had a lot of stories about early Porsche development.
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Elliot Cannon |
Jun 12 2018, 10:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Yup. I spoke with him on Sunday just before I started home. Interesting guy. Nice to talk to. |
carr914 |
Jun 13 2018, 04:52 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 117,683 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Please Correct the Title, his last name was spelled Meaney.
RIP |
rick 918-S |
Jun 13 2018, 05:02 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,354 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
914 history.
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EdwardBlume |
Jun 13 2018, 06:51 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Condolences to friends and family.
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gandalf_025 |
Jun 13 2018, 09:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,434 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
I was given Ralph’s name and the directions to his shop
In Framingham Mass. back in 1973 when I attended my 1 and only PCA Event... I brought my 6 to Ralph to have the float Levels adjusted.... They really Enjoyed teasing and scaring the hell out of an 18 year old Kid that knew NOTHING.. Best thing that came out of that situation was Ralph’s engine builder Took pity on me and handed me the directions to HIS Shop, Also in Framingham.... He has always been a great friend and has Built some crazy stuff for me over the years... My wife and I spent countless hours in that shop, Building all sorts Of things... I did disassembly work for him and he built engines for Me.... Money never changed hands.... I was so lucky to have been in the right place at the right time. |
RoadGlue |
Jun 13 2018, 10:09 AM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
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mstein95 |
Jun 13 2018, 10:24 AM
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Back when grey Levi's were the rage. Group: Members Posts: 404 Joined: 1-May 06 From: Eugene, OR Member No.: 5,959 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My Dad and I talking to Ralph at the Portland International Raceway in 2009.
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sixnotfour |
Jun 13 2018, 10:47 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,392 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Great part of 914 History , I too spent a lot of time with him and even enjoyed his UFO sightings,, Ill never forget one night he was starring up into night sky , I said whats up Ralph, he replied sometimes I just get a feeling and look up to see.........So long old Friend...
here is some stories, from my house with his picture book, good times http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...1&hl=Meaney |
gandalf_025 |
Jun 13 2018, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,434 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
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SirAndy |
Jun 13 2018, 11:21 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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