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> Otto takes his tools and has Moved on., Leamon S. PreTech Alex. Mike D and a host of others
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post Feb 8 2013, 06:29 PM
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Rest in peace, John ...
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post Feb 8 2013, 07:40 PM
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Man, I hate to hear John is gone. He was a one of a kind and a really nice person.
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post Feb 8 2013, 07:46 PM
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I'll never forget the time my girlfriend and I stopped by there when I was first looking for a bus. I probably should have bought the split with a seized engine for 3k, like he said - I think I'd do it in a minute now, 8 years later. He had me on the phone with a guy with a bay westy but I didn't want a full pop top. That was the first day I ever drove a bus, the day I met Otto, an 18 window that squeeked like crazy as I remember... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thanks, Otto for the memory.
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post Feb 8 2013, 09:35 PM
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I am so bummed... JW did a lot of work on my car and I have known him for years. I played pit crew for him in AZ over 15 years ago. He always spoke his mind. His work was always the best. I am curious if he turned his shop over to his head mechanic that was there forever.
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post Feb 8 2013, 09:46 PM
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OttO and then girl friend Ann Tomlison ? were prepping their 914-6 for the parade concourse, as he was Q tipping the -6 he talked for a longtime about days gone by, priceless....He is the guy who told me about the 914-6,s that got scrapped... I believe after the Celebrity race at California Speedway, The Parade autocross, John 1st the fight was for second, The guy was smooth on the track...Godspeed
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post Feb 8 2013, 11:04 PM
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I learned a lot from that guy. He always had great advice. He built transmissions for all three of the Porsches Ive had over the years going back to 1990. I loved all the photos and awards he had in his shop. He had some good stories about then when I asked. Thanks John! You will be missed. RIP...
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post Feb 8 2013, 11:35 PM
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I've known John since I was 14, he will truly be missed.
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post Feb 8 2013, 11:43 PM
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R.I.P. John

I first talked to him years ago when I wanted to start my conversion. He sent the parts that I needed, with the instructions to send him a check if I liked them, or send them back if they weren't what I needed. Unheard of these days!

He truly did enjoy being a bit offbeat, but his knowledge and and help will never be forgotten by this enthusiast. I really enjoyed having had the opportunity to converse and visit with him when we were out in Venice.

He was one of a kind and will be missed.


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I met him 3 years ago when I got my car and was planning the 6 conversion. He spent 30 minutes with me going through my plan and sold me a few hard to find parts on the cheap.

Definitely a big loss to the community. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 8 2013, 11:58 PM
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post Feb 8 2013, 11:59 PM
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Attached Image I went to John after the engine that i had rebulit was crap. John bulit the engine i have now its been 8 years and its still going strong. He would tell like he saw it . yelled alot but would give great advice. 914 world will miss a great guy that loved 914.
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post Feb 9 2013, 12:15 AM
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Sandy and I spent some time with him sipping beers in the pavilion watching vintage racing at Willow WCR 05. He had lots of stories and told them with dry humor. We really enjoyed the time. RIP Otto.

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I think this is the ride he Gave Ed daughter Jenn Got a little too hot!

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post Feb 9 2013, 02:22 AM
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So sorry to hear this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I met Otto when I took the Ruby914 to Beachboys to be painted.
As soon as he heard my car, he said "sounds like you have a small exhaust leak". It did and it was small. How did he hear that over the valves? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Just like others have said, he showed me around his shop (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) offered to dig up some hard to find parts...Great guy.
I didn't know his name was John. Wish I knew him better.

RIP Otto.
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post Feb 9 2013, 03:20 AM
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Turned up from Oz straight from the airport, didn't even know what day it was. As it turned out to be Friday and I was holding folding he did an excellent deal on a nos 914/6 oil tank. He wrapped it up and made some tape handles so I could hand-carry it on a flight to London. Top bloke.
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post Feb 9 2013, 07:51 AM
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On the track or on the rack, Otto knew what a 914 is all about.
A loss to the community. Brad Mayeur
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post Feb 9 2013, 09:21 AM
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RIP Otto. Thanks for making these little cars a bit more fun for all of us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Feb 9 2013, 09:56 AM
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post Feb 9 2013, 10:58 AM
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As others mentioned His send me a check after you get the part, Was Unheard of, Although if you knew him I don't think anyone would ever not send him a check.

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post Feb 9 2013, 02:45 PM
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I never met him or talked to him, but it sounds like we would have gotten along just fine. RIP sir.
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post Feb 9 2013, 03:24 PM
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RIP Otto, As I grew up in the LA area I knew of him and his cars, Never had the pleasure of meeting him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Feb 9 2013, 05:14 PM
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John helped me with my 6 conversion. These were pre-Internet times and a phone was the tool....never got to met him in person.

Getting old sux, but it gets worser....

RIP, John
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