The Ford Barn

Slotblog · 07-24-2023, 06:44 AM

The passing of Harold C. Dye, of Lilburn, GA, at age 98 last Wednesday has to be noted here. I can't be the only poster at Ford Barn who knew him and cherished his friendship.

Harold's published obituary is at this LINK.

Harold was 'Mr. Model A' to me and many others when I was a teenager in Nashville in the '60s. I believe I am correct in saying that he eventually owned every Model A passenger body style, many of them personally restored as well as prizewinners.

He could make a Model A run better than new. I once asked his why his Model As sounded so good and he indicated he always installed NOS or reground cams in them, suggesting that most restorers at the time didn't consider how wear on the cam lobes could affect running.

He was a great, wonderful man who personified the very best qualities of the people in the Model A hobby. He was exceedingly kind to me numerous times overs the years.

RIP, Harold.

Gary WA · 07-24-2023, 08:46 AM

condolences to Family and Friends! RIP

Chuck Dempsey · 07-24-2023, 08:57 AM

Thanks for posting.

goldeneagle · 07-24-2023, 11:12 AM

My condolences,RIP.

Oldbluoval · 07-24-2023, 12:12 PM

Hadn’t seen Harold for many years; last time was in Hershey.
Probably known him casually for 40+years!
His was the first A400 I ever saw “real”…not just pics. I was awestruck! A400’s were unicorns back then around here.
Nice man and an asset to the hobby……they’re passing!!
Condolences to the family.

Fullraceflathead · 07-25-2023, 09:59 AM

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My condolences to his family.

dmar836 · 07-25-2023, 11:41 AM

Wow. Seams like quite a guy. Wish I could have known him. Condolences to his family and friends.
D

henry's 31 · 07-25-2023, 08:55 PM

Our deepest sympathy to his family and his Model A family.

07-24-2023, 06:44 AM	#1
Slotblog Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 242	Harold Dye, 1925-2023 The passing of Harold C. Dye, of Lilburn, GA, at age 98 last Wednesday has to be noted here. I can't be the only poster at Ford Barn who knew him and cherished his friendship. Harold's published obituary is at this LINK. Harold was 'Mr. Model A' to me and many others when I was a teenager in Nashville in the '60s. I believe I am correct in saying that he eventually owned every Model A passenger body style, many of them personally restored as well as prizewinners. He could make a Model A run better than new. I once asked his why his Model As sounded so good and he indicated he always installed NOS or reground cams in them, suggesting that most restorers at the time didn't consider how wear on the cam lobes could affect running. He was a great, wonderful man who personified the very best qualities of the people in the Model A hobby. He was exceedingly kind to me numerous times overs the years. RIP, Harold. __________________ Gregory Wells Last edited by Slotblog; 07-24-2023 at 07:00 AM.

07-24-2023, 08:46 AM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,106	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 condolences to Family and Friends! RIP __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

07-24-2023, 08:57 AM	#3
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 Thanks for posting.

07-24-2023, 11:12 AM	#4
goldeneagle Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 8	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 My condolences,RIP.

07-24-2023, 12:12 PM	#5
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 Hadn’t seen Harold for many years; last time was in Hershey. Probably known him casually for 40+years! His was the first A400 I ever saw “real”…not just pics. I was awestruck! A400’s were unicorns back then around here. Nice man and an asset to the hobby……they’re passing!! Condolences to the family.

07-25-2023, 09:59 AM	#6
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My condolences to his family. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

07-25-2023, 11:41 AM	#7
dmar836 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kansas City Posts: 64	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 Wow. Seams like quite a guy. Wish I could have known him. Condolences to his family and friends. D

07-25-2023, 08:55 PM	#8
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: Harold Dye, 1925-2023 Our deepest sympathy to his family and his Model A family. __________________ Henry' s 31