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Old 11-05-2021, 09:48 AM   #1
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Default Has anyone heard from Purdy Swoft

I haven’t heard from him in some time. Wanted to check and make sure he is safe and healthy. A true gentleman and an asset to FordBarn. Wayne
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Old 11-05-2021, 10:56 AM   #2
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I sent him a message asking if all was well. Hopefully he is just taking a break…..
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Old 11-05-2021, 11:42 AM   #3
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I sent him a message asking if all was well. Hopefully he is just taking a break…..
As did I but no response! Wayne
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Old 11-05-2021, 05:36 PM   #4
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Purdy's last post on 8/30/2021
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Old 11-05-2021, 05:46 PM   #5
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Thank you, that’s rather unusual. One of his close friends is a site administrator, possibly he could respond.
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I think his last post was in March 2021.

Last I talked to Tim was in May 2021. He told me at that time he fell and broke his left hip, then 2 weeks later developed pneumonia. When we talked he had just got home from the hospital.

I have tried several times since then with no response. I hope he is OK.

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I just sent him an email to his home. Wait and see I guess. Wayne
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I think his last post was in March 2021.

Last I talked to Tim was in May 2021. He told me at that time he fell and broke his left hip, then 2 weeks later developed pneumonia. When we talked he had just got home from the hospital.

I have tried several times since then with no response. I hope he is OK.

Tell him he's not allowed to do that silly stuff any more.
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Old 11-06-2021, 08:07 AM   #9
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I miss Purdy too! He has helped me with matters concerning Pertronix coils and Simmons carburetors. Anything he says about Model-A's I take as gospel.


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Old 11-06-2021, 06:05 PM   #10
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Anybody nearby that can make contact with Tim or his family ? No answer received to my private email. Thanks Wayne
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Old 11-07-2021, 05:57 PM   #11
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One last time to the top. Wayne
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Old 11-08-2021, 07:40 AM   #12
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Can’t say we didn’t try. God bless you Purdy ( Tim ), from your many friends on the Barn. Wayne
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I hope he's just taking a break and all is well.
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What is his last name?
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What is his last name?
Tim Stevens if my memory is working today!
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I believe you are correct but I think it is spelled Stephens. Tim Stephens
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Old 11-10-2021, 06:00 PM   #17
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Old 11-10-2021, 06:24 PM   #18
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It is definitely Tim Stephens
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I emailed Tim 3 days ago. He always returned my emails in the past the same day. I can only assume the worst but I hope not.
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Old 11-18-2021, 07:12 PM   #20
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I emailed Tim 3 days ago. He always returned my emails in the past the same day. I can only assume the worst but I hope not.
I also sent him 3 emails in the last month all to no avail. I also sent messages to two of his Model A friends with no response. Does anyone know his town or city of residence in Alabama. Also if one of our technical experts can decipher anything from his email address I would be happy to confidentially share same. Somebody should know something. Thanks again, Wayne
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