"I wasn't sure who to contact but want to let you know that Barry Weeks has passed away. I know he was a largely involved in the stovebolt forums and wasn't sure if anyone on the forums has known or say anything."
Tried to do some searching on the matter but can up with nothing so far. (My computer was out most of the day.)
Do a "Stovebolt" search (see the little guy praying on the left; or the Search link on the top or bottom menu bar), for "Barry Weeks" and you'll see a lot of Tech Tips, etc. that he had done.
We have some parts on the History of Stovebolt that I can dig up (hopefully). Barry was key to encouraging John to open up from discussion of only 1939-40 trucks to a better group of years, models and makes.
Had been looking for one of my favorite pictures of Barry. It may also take me awhile to find it. Computer cooperation is key.
This is really terrible to learn and a great loss for our hobby. Barry Weeks was a wonderful person who was a virtual encyclopedia of 30s and 40s GM truck knowledge, and he operated Weeks End Machine in Lake Elmo MN. As Peg so correctly pointed out, Barry authored many tech articles here that have helped bolters for decades. Sad sad Day. This is photo is from Barry's facebook page which is fitting since he was truly a G O A T of old truck knowledge. [img]https://scontent-bos3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...3b53ded68f48b3e9bedcb706&oe=61D7EC87[/img]
Rob, you are so correct. I am in shock, having just learned this.
I will write more later, but for now know that if it weren't for Barry, there would be no Stovebolt.com. As we have not seen an obit or anything official from Kathy ... I'm being a little cautious about this for now
John
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
'49 Chevrolet 3804 '73 IH 1310 Dump '14 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
"Barry passed away Tuesday night from complications of Covid virus. I'm still in shock, and still find it hard to believe he's really gone from us. I am just now getting over Covid."
I pulled a three page, hand-written note from Barry to John, dated October 15, 1993. Two years before the birth of The Stovebolt Page. John can tell more about all that.
Barry touched so many people in so many ways. We will miss him but we see so much evidence of his passing this way and leaving such a great imprint. Even tho it's sad, I find myself smiling when thinking of him.
Huge loss for the Stovebolt community. Rest In Peace Barry Weeks.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2) “Emily” ‘39 Dodge Businessmans 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)
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion. Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
I met Barry through the Stovebolt page at least 20 years ago . . . he helped me set up a machine shop and mentored me on how to deal with squirrelly customers. I have been to his home a few times and we have swapped our share of truck parts, business advice, and stories.
I haven’t talked to him in over a year and found out Wednesday that he had died. COVID has created so many deterrents to getting together and staying in touch. I am stunned to hear he is gone . . . the world is a poorer place with his passing.
Ken Brown
A photo of me and Barry in front of his shop with my old GMC . . . good times!
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