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1942deluxe · 11-15-2020, 06:14 PM

Saw on Carpenter's Facebook page that Dennis had passed yesterday. Always enjoyed visiting with him at Hershey. One day he called me at my dealership and we had a great 45 minute conversation. He did a lot for the hobby.

Blastfromthepast · 11-15-2020, 06:21 PM

Never did get to meet him at Hersey but I bought many parts from him.
He will be truly missed by all. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Blast

Woodie1 · 11-15-2020, 06:25 PM

Sad news indeed.

VeryTangled · 11-15-2020, 06:29 PM

True blue guy. He really liked driving his '36 Phaeton at Charlotte.

bobwellsnoveltyshop · 11-15-2020, 06:47 PM

R.I.P Dennis.
BILL WELLS

TJ · 11-15-2020, 06:49 PM

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Dennis did a lot for the hobby with his repo parts that kept a lot of old Fords on the road. He was a great supporter of the Early Ford V-8 Club and the Early Ford V-8 Foundation. RIP Dennis.

russcc · 11-15-2020, 07:08 PM

Very sad to hear that Dennis is gone. Met him several times at Hershey. Carpenter's reproduction parts were one of the best, and I always prefer them.

petehoovie · 11-15-2020, 07:12 PM

Father (Dennis) and son (Daniel)

Marcus · 11-15-2020, 07:20 PM

Thank you, Dennis, for all that you did for us and for me personally: your advice and assistance, your kindness and patience will never be forgotten. The signed poster, second row, right side, is framed and hanging in my garage.
God speed Dear Friend; blessings and condolences to the family.

Tim Ayers · 11-15-2020, 07:22 PM

I'm sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family.

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-15-2020, 07:43 PM

So sorry to hear this- my condolences to the family.

KiWinUS · 11-15-2020, 07:47 PM

RIP Dennis. Condolences to your family. A great loss. Cheers.

DavidG · 11-15-2020, 08:40 PM

A gentleman's gentleman who was without a peer in his contributions to the hobby; may he rest in peace knowing he will always be remembered.

Bored&Stroked · 11-15-2020, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

A gentleman's gentleman who was without a peer in his contributions to the hobby; may he rest in peace knowing he will always be remembered.

Never met the man, have always heard good things about him . . . and coming from you, I'm sure the perspectives were all ture.

RIP Dennis, thanks for all your contributions and for all you've done for us.

v8fordman · 11-15-2020, 09:12 PM

Super guy in all respects. Always came by and chatted at our flea market spaces. Bought and sold lots from him. I used to do all the bearing work on his early poured main bearing engines when they were in the engine selling business. RIP

34pickup · 11-15-2020, 09:12 PM

I used to talk to him on occasion at Autofair in Charlotte and at his business. Fine guy, he will leave a hole in a lot of lives.

ford38v8 · 11-15-2020, 09:33 PM

A big loss to the hobby, a much bigger loss to his many, many friends. My condolences to his family, Dennis was a truly good man.

V8 Bob · 11-15-2020, 10:11 PM

Very sad news.

Clem Clement · 11-15-2020, 10:43 PM

Great friend of all. He played toy trains as well. He was a great friend to the old car hobby and to all of us.

Clem

mercman from oz · 11-15-2020, 10:55 PM

Dennis Carpenter - R.I.P. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family. God Bless.

11-15-2020, 06:14 PM	#1
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Saw on Carpenter's Facebook page that Dennis had passed yesterday. Always enjoyed visiting with him at Hershey. One day he called me at my dealership and we had a great 45 minute conversation. He did a lot for the hobby.

11-15-2020, 06:21 PM	#2
Blastfromthepast Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NY Posts: 320	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Never did get to meet him at Hersey but I bought many parts from him. He will be truly missed by all. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Blast

11-15-2020, 06:25 PM	#3
Woodie1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: W. Mich. Posts: 558	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Sad news indeed.

11-15-2020, 06:29 PM	#4
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,400	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. True blue guy. He really liked driving his '36 Phaeton at Charlotte. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

11-15-2020, 06:49 PM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dennis did a lot for the hobby with his repo parts that kept a lot of old Fords on the road. He was a great supporter of the Early Ford V-8 Club and the Early Ford V-8 Foundation. RIP Dennis.

11-15-2020, 07:08 PM	#7
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Very sad to hear that Dennis is gone. Met him several times at Hershey. Carpenter's reproduction parts were one of the best, and I always prefer them.

11-15-2020, 07:12 PM	#8
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 11,651	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Father (Dennis) and son (Daniel) __________________ Last edited by petehoovie; 11-15-2020 at 07:23 PM.

11-15-2020, 07:20 PM	#9
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 609	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Thank you, Dennis, for all that you did for us and for me personally: your advice and assistance, your kindness and patience will never be forgotten. The signed poster, second row, right side, is framed and hanging in my garage. God speed Dear Friend; blessings and condolences to the family. __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS

11-15-2020, 07:22 PM	#10
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,233	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. I'm sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family.

11-15-2020, 07:43 PM	#11
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,752	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. So sorry to hear this- my condolences to the family. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

11-15-2020, 07:47 PM	#12
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,421	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. RIP Dennis. Condolences to your family. A great loss. Cheers.

11-15-2020, 08:40 PM	#13
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. A gentleman's gentleman who was without a peer in his contributions to the hobby; may he rest in peace knowing he will always be remembered.

11-15-2020, 09:12 PM	#15
v8fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 1,090	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Super guy in all respects. Always came by and chatted at our flea market spaces. Bought and sold lots from him. I used to do all the bearing work on his early poured main bearing engines when they were in the engine selling business. RIP

11-15-2020, 09:12 PM	#16
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,553	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. I used to talk to him on occasion at Autofair in Charlotte and at his business. Fine guy, he will leave a hole in a lot of lives. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

11-15-2020, 09:33 PM	#17
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,637	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. A big loss to the hobby, a much bigger loss to his many, many friends. My condolences to his family, Dennis was a truly good man. __________________ Alan

11-15-2020, 10:11 PM	#18
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,611	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Very sad news.

11-15-2020, 10:43 PM	#19
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,560	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Great friend of all. He played toy trains as well. He was a great friend to the old car hobby and to all of us. Clem

11-15-2020, 10:55 PM	#20
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 12,578	Re: Dennis Carpenter, R.I.P. Dennis Carpenter - R.I.P. You will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family. God Bless.