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Son of the Cali Kid here... by California Kid
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Report this Post01-28-2019 01:15 PM Click Here to See the Profile for California KidSend a Private Message to California KidEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Hello Everyone,

My name is Dan and my father Tom posted here under this handle, California Kid. I'm sorry to say he passed away in a fire a few weeks ago. Until recently he was a frequent contributor and his car quite well known if this thread is any indication https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/025670.html.

I wanted to let the community know of his passing and despite not owning a Fiero myself; I knew Pennock's well, as anytime he was mucking with the car he would mention getting or giving advice from/to someone here.

I'll be keeping the 88 GT. It's been laid up for 3+ years with an issue, so hopefully I can get it working. I will need to find a home for his 87 GT. I know he would want it to go to an enthusiast so I'll post that here when the time is right.

If anyone in the Metro Detroit area would like information on his memorial, PM this account and I'll send it along.

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Car History: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/025670.html

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Report this Post01-28-2019 01:38 PM Click Here to See the Profile for GTGeffSend a Private Message to GTGeffEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

So sorry to hear about your loss. I always like your dad and his yellow car. (Me being another yellow V8 Fiero owner.) I was lucky enough to meet him a couple of times at the Fiero Anniversary shows in Pontiac.
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Report this Post01-28-2019 01:54 PM Click Here to See the Profile for olejoedadSend a Private Message to olejoedadEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Very sorry for your loss, your father was well respected in this community.
Don't be a stranger here.

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Report this Post01-28-2019 02:52 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PatrickSend a Private Message to PatrickEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I liked his car, and always enjoyed reading his posts.

If you might be interested in posting there, we have a long-running thread here just for this type of announcement.

"In Memoriam: Fiero Members" for those we've lost.
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Report this Post01-28-2019 04:54 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Dennis LaGruaSend a Private Message to Dennis LaGruaEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Very sorry to hear that your dad has passed away. Since he met such an untimely end, was he by chance a firefighter? Up until a few years ago he posted regularly on this forum and told of his adventures with the yellow Fiero. It looks like a very nice car and when you get it back running you'll enjoy it in his memory. If you need assistance and/or parts there are lots of great tech info here.

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Report this Post01-28-2019 05:51 PM Click Here to See the Profile for mrfieroSend a Private Message to mrfieroEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I'm very saddened to hear of your fathers passing. I did not know him personally, but knew of him (and his car!) from his many years on this forum.

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Rest in peace.
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This is really horrible. Very sorry for your loss
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Report this Post01-28-2019 08:51 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Tony KaniaSend a Private Message to Tony KaniaEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
An amazing contributor has passed.

I met your Father at a car show in the Detroit area well over a dozen years ago. First class kind of a guy. Folks were attracted to him just as much as the car. That is my memory of him.

Like stated, do not be a stranger when you need help. DOZENS of great well knowledgeable folks will always extend their hand.

Our best to you and yours...
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Report this Post01-28-2019 09:22 PM Click Here to See the Profile for FieroMaster88Send a Private Message to FieroMaster88Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Speechless. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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I'm very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a good guy. I didn't know him well, but had met him, and communicated with him occasionally.
My condolences to you and your family.
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Report this Post01-28-2019 11:37 PM Click Here to See the Profile for CoolBlue87GTSend a Private Message to CoolBlue87GTEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Dan, Sincerest condolences. Prayers to you and the family. Your dad Tom was a respected member.

When the time is right, our members can help you with the cars issues.
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Report this Post01-29-2019 05:58 AM Click Here to See the Profile for boostedbirdSend a Private Message to boostedbirdEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I had a handful of conversations with him over the years. Always good advice and willing to share knowledge. My condolences to you and your family.

Have a great day and as said, don't be a stranger!
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Report this Post01-29-2019 09:36 AM Click Here to See the Profile for motoracer838Send a Private Message to motoracer838Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Oh my god, how awful... so sad to hear this...

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Report this Post01-29-2019 10:44 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fierosoundClick Here to visit fierosound's HomePageSend a Private Message to fierosoundEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
So sad to hear of your father's passing.
I met and talked with him at the 20th Anniversary show in 2003.

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Very sad to read this.
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My sympathies, he mattered to us

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very sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family.
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So sorry to hear about this. He was one of the good ones here.

Good luck with the sale and the work on his car. Glad to hear that his Fiero legacy will live on. Perhaps it will inspire me to get back into the Fiero game.

Let us know if we can help you out.

Rest in peace, CK.
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Report this Post01-29-2019 02:26 PM Click Here to See the Profile for spookythingClick Here to visit spookything's HomePageSend a Private Message to spookythingEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Very sorry to hear of this. My condolences. Your father was always helpful here and will be missed.

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I'm sorry about your loss, he was a good guy.
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This is sad news indeed. As a V8 Fiero owner I was interested in your fathers cars and how he did things. Sadly I no longer have the GT but still love these cars and hang around just incase I find another.
My deepest condolences to your family, strength and good will. Hug those you can and visit those you have time to as none of this is guaranteed
Take care
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Hey Dan - SO sorry for your loss.

Your Dad was a great guy, who I had the pleasure of knowing through PFF, as well as spending time with over the years at various Fiero events. His passion for the car, and for the community was palpable.

...and I still very much remember his off-track excursion at Waterford Hills back in 2003!

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I am really sorry to hear about this.

I met Tom at the 20th and we talked now an again. I'll never forget our Woodward Curise Wednesday evening the week of the event (2009?). I was in town on business and he picked me up. Great times.
Anyway, he and I had similar jobs and similar interests so we hit it off quickly.

Thank you so much for posting. I know this is a tough time for you and your family. Your dad will be missed.

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So sorry for your loss. Had seen your father several times. Great Fiero. Had a yellow 88 at one time my self. Hope, you get it the road soon.
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Sorry for your and your family's loss.
He was a talented man. He will certainly be missed and remembered by this community.

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Sorry to here if your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
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Sorry for your loss...
I was fortunate to meet Tom at the 25th Fiero anniversary and chat with him. His yellow GT was very inspirational and helped guide my direction in the Fiero hobby.

He will be missed.

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Report this Post01-31-2019 01:52 PM Click Here to See the Profile for exoticseSend a Private Message to exoticseEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Omg that is mind blowing !! He was like a Pennocks fixture and senior member. Totally stunned. Sad, sad day. 🙁
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Very sorry for your loss.
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RIP dude...

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I couldn't agree more.

Omg that is mind blowing !! He was like a Pennocks fixture and senior member. Totally stunned. Sad, sad day. 🙁


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My condolences and prayers for your family.
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Wow totally blown away ... your dad was a TopGun here on the forum... my condolences to you and your family ... he will be missed

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So sorry for your loss.
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Wow this really came out of left field. I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was always nice to me. I loved reading his posts on his cars.

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Tom was a good guy, sorry to see him go.
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So sad to hear of his passing, my condolences to you are your family.
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Wow what a shock. I always enjoyed reading his posts, especially about showing his car at the GM employee Car show.
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I'm very sorry for your loss.
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