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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 7 | David died unexpectedly on January 5, 2018, at the age of 63 in Katy, TX.
David was a graduate from Henry Abbott Technical High School in 1972 and Ryder Diesel Mechanic Training Program in 1973. He later secured multiple certifications for jewelry design, jewelry repair and computer science. David felt he had won the life lottery. Through his journey to find answers to continuous health issues, he received a double lung transplant in St. Louis, MO on March 23, 1998. David was blessed with an additional 20 years of life spent with his family and was able to meet both grandchildren. After his transplant, he returned to first love of automobiles and founded The Hollister Road Company where he would build automotive parts and refurbish classic trucks.
Memorial services were held Sunday, January 14, 2018, at Midway Barbeque 6025 Highway Blvd., Katy, TX 77494. (281) 391-2830.
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Jas
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 103 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 103 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Wow I am so sorry to hear that. So is the Hollister Road Co no longer since Dave's passing? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | That's too bad, would've liked to met him.
I enjoyed his conversations and seeing his work.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Another fountain of knowledge gone. RIP Dave.ðŸ™ðŸ»
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Very sad and much too young. RIP. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 | Sorry to hear this, RIP Dave, you will be missed.
1963 Chevy C-10 Fleetside 2010 Chevy HHR SS GONE, NOT FORGETTEN 2003 GMC Z71 2016 Silverado High Country 2500 Diesel 2012 Chevy Camero SS Convertible 2012 Indian Chief Vintage serial #002 motorcycle 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 |
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver
1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day...
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 | Geez- just saw this. Never had a chance to meet Dave, but visited with him many times on the phone. Sad to hear of his passing. RIP Dave.
Allen
Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude
1948 Chevy 3600 - goal Original restoration, Current Stage 1 - Disassembly and getting body in primer
1954 GMC 3100 goal Hot Rod, Current Stage 1 - Get body in primer
1931 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe - Old Skool Hot Rod
1945 Ford 2N Tractor - Runs great
1964 Ford 2000 Tractor - Use it every week
1974 Stingray Corvette
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 10 | Dave was a great guy, boss and friend. I had the honor to work with him in his last year. Dave was very smart with a massively diverse knowledge. He literally knew a little about everything and a lot about a lot of things.
He taught me to be innovative and try new methods when working with the old trucks and body work. He'd say to not worry about messing it up, "it's only metal and we can fix it".
I miss him, but know he's in a good place now. It really made my day to find this post while I was researching. It shows the impact he made in the vintage auto forums.
Rest in Peace brother Dave | | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 357 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 357 | I sure hope I can complete my disc brake install  Dave was wonderful explaining things. He had to be a good person.
Julian Carter
1970 Triumph GT6
1967 Triumph TR4A
1952 Chevy 3600
1948 MG-TC
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 10 | Savannah54,
I use to work for Dave at The Hollister Road Co. While I didn't work with the disc brake conversions, my work mate did and he can answer any questions you might have. Let me know and I can get you in touch with him.
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1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 10 | Checking in after a long absence, sorry. Dave's influence still reins.
I still miss that ol' guy. Best boss and great friend!
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 321 | Just saw this post...so sorry to lose him....he really had his act together when it came to these old trucks.
GODSPEED
1951 Chevy 3800 1-TonHoward KnappIn the Stovebolt Gallery1948 Chevy 1-Ton (sold Nov 2017)1953 Chevy 1-Ton (sold 10/1/2016) | | |
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