Dang...but I figured the next news on Krusty's condition would be bad news.

RIP Cap'n

RIP John...your advice was always appreciated.

I am saddened. I always regarded the Captain's posts as the last words on the subject. This weekend, I will do a valve adjustment his way, and in his honor.

Paul

This is really sad. I didn't know him but knew from his posts he was a real 914 authority.

Anyone who knew him, I'd love to find out more about his passion for the 914. Perhaps someone could write an obituary...?

Thx.

I always read the Captain's posts and would laugh at his direct style. He was a great contributor to our board and will be missed.

Rest in peace John Larson, Cap'n Krusty.

I have no words...

RIP Cap'n. We never met, but you're brutal honesty always made me laugh. You will be missed.

914World has some awesome people on here, but there will now always be a hole that will never be filled.

damn,
Sorry to hear this, I always read his posts. I used to love the back and forth between him and Bhole in the Rennlist days.

I thought of him the other day when I was messing with my Teflon braded brake hoses and using silicone on the 914. Those were fun days...John will be missed.

I was driving from Durango to Denver yesterday and the route took me through a little town called Santa Maria. I thought of John at that time. Very sad to read the news today.

Godspeed.

RIP John, You will be missed.

A great loss to our community.

I was out of town all day and miss this sad news.

I had hoped to meet him at the last WCR but heard rumors he was possibly in a battle. I met many of you. I'll always wonder what I missed not meeting John. Even more reason to try to make it to events and meet friends.

I hate that cancer. That and Colon cancer. Sneaky, deadly, took another one.

RIP

Damn! I hate cancer. I only knew him through this community. I wish I had met him in person. I know this -- when you saw a posting by him you took notice and appreciated his wisdom and experience.

He will always live on in his wisdom and knowledge he shared on this forum. RIP.

It feels like things are diminished. I know it's trite, but it's how it feels, something's now missing from the world.

RIP Capn.

It may be too soon to give much thought on this, but I do t think a Krusty forum (similar to Lapuwali) is out of the question...

aww man, that sucks.
As sad a piece of news as I could imagine about someone I didn't know personally.
I never got the chance to meet him, but like all of us, I gained much from his experience and wisdom and I have great respect for him.
God speed Krusty. Your family and friends are in my prayers.

We all honor "His Crustiness" with our own unique remembrances of his
pearls of wisdom. . . Knowing his advice is preserved on this site for some future 'new guy' to find and use
is what he would have wanted in the way of an epitaph.
RIP

I believe everyone here at World owes John. Period. Can we all step up and collect some funds to buy flowers and offset some of his loved ones financial burdens. If there is a existing fund established or paypal acc't please advise. TIA

Terrible loss for our community and his family.... God Speed Cap'n

Knew this was coming but it still is hard to hear. He will be sorely missed by all

RIP, John. You will be missed.

Really sorry to hear this.

John was very kind to me and am sure he is still restoring 914's in heaven, but there is only 6's

RIP

RIP John,

I had the opportunity to meet John one year at the Phoenix Club swap meet. He was wearing a Cap't Krusty name tag. Very nice guy to talk to and definitely not a crusty man in person.

RIP Capn

Sad news again... RIP Captain.

Everyone keep healthy.. make the effort and give your bodies the best chance to fight anything that may come along. The older you get the more conviction and resolve you will need to keep your bodies fit. Do it for your families.

Someone needs to post a picture of John in his hat, I don't think I've ever seen him at a swap meet or event without a hat!

My wife offered her condolences as well, she had met John and his wife about 10 years ago or longer.

Rest in peace Cap'n and many thanks for all your advice.

Such terrible news… shocked and saddened. I didn’t know John, but always felt privileged if The Cap’n commented on anything I posted, even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear.

RIP

Very sad news.

very sorry to hear this. my wife and i had the pleasure of meeting him and his wife (who was busy with her knitting) at the parts haven swap meet a few years ago.

my deepest condolences to his family.

Sad news, RIP Capt'n. You were in my prayers and that will continue. Have those 914's waiting for the rest of us!

This is so sad.
RIP Cap'n
you will be missed.

sad news, my sympathies to his family.

I never met you in person Cap'n Krusty, but I will miss you just the same. Thanks for all of your advice on this forum over the years. RIP.

Sad to be sure.

A toast to the Cap'n. Thanks for all the knowledge you have dropped on everyone here.

Cap'n, you will be missed. May you always be where the fair wind blows.

Very sad to hear this. My condolences to his family.

I was fortunate enough to meet John in April of 2013. His posts here on the World, especially in the Garage, always impressed me and I wondered if I would ever get a chance to meet him in person.

I had a business trip to Santa Maria come on my calendar and I contacted John to see if he would like to meet up and talk shop for awhile. Fortunately, he agreed.

I didn't have a rental car on this trip so, after work one day, John kindly picked me up at my hotel. We had a great dinner and conversation at a place he liked, McLintock's, in Santa Maria, and he later dropped me off at my hotel.

He helped many, many people and will be greatly missed.

Fair winds John .... I will miss you and your "Krusty" attitude and floppy hat!

R.I.P John you'll be missed in the 914World.

Never met him, but he seemed like an alright guy who knew a thing or two or three. Hate to see him go. I enjoyed his frank style even when I didn't agree with him.

Godspeed.

R.I.P. John, keep an eye on us please.

RIP......

RIP cap'n.

Godspeed Capt'n! Truly a library has burned.

I'm sorry to hear this. He helped me out quite a few times in diagnosing fuse and engine problems. He was a great resource and an active contributor to our hobby. He will be missed.

RIP. I shall always remember you fondly every time I adjust my valves using your infamous method.