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08-03-2020, 07:17 PM
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Donating Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Morayfield
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Our good mate Dave passed away last Friday.
You would know Dave as SuperShifty who was a regular on these forums. If you happened to see any of his postings you would have noticed a regular theme. He always tried to help and was always full of encouragement. Dave carried that over into his day to day life. He has been a regular at my place along with a bunch of fellow ford lovers. Whenever there was a working bee he would be the first to put his hand up to come along. He would always bring a laugh with his antics and stories. Dave had the ability to laugh at himself and never took himself seriously. Dave was the perfect mate. Trustworthy, friendly and always had your back. Dave leaves behind two daughters who were the apple of his eye. He was so proud of both of them and loved them to bits. Dave's signature says it all Real friends + great times = sheer bliss! I will miss you Dave, and so will all of your mates. 
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08-03-2020, 07:20 PM
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The Terrain Tamer
 
Join Date: May 2013
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RIP Dave...
A True Gentlemen and Ford fan...  We will miss you mate...
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08-03-2020, 07:57 PM
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Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: In Da Bush, QLD
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Rest Dave, Vale at last.
A true Gentleman. Will be missed by all his friends.
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 BAII RTV - with Raptor V S/C. RTV Power FG G6ET 50th Anniversary in Sensation. While the basic Ford Six was code named Barra, the Turbo version clearly deserved its very own moniker – again enter Gordon Barfield.
We asked him if the engine had actually been called “Seagull” and how that came about. “Actually it was just call “Gull”, because I named it that. Because we knew it was going to poo on everything”. |
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08-03-2020, 07:59 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canbra
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RIP Dave. You will be missed.
Give them the works on the other side mate.
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024  2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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08-03-2020, 08:40 PM
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Frankenford pilot
 
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Thanks Chris, that’s beautiful.
Dave was a true mate, I’ll miss him dearly. RIP Dave...
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08-03-2020, 08:41 PM
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IT Drone from Sector 7G
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria
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One of nature's gentlemen, the world is now a poorer place...
Vale Dave, I'm honoured to have known you
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08-03-2020, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Morayfield
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Dave was always willing to help, gave me a hand from shifting house to working on my stepdaughter's car. Then he'd be put out and embarrassed if I bought him a carton to say thanks.
He loved his family beyond anything, Dave will be missed by many more than he'd ever imagine. Farewell to a true gentleman, rest easy, Dave.
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08-03-2020, 09:36 PM
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The Terrain Tamer
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I'll always remember Dave as a big fan of corn on the cob and one who loved a cold one...
 
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08-03-2020, 09:51 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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An absolute top bloke, have been talking through AFF for years.
He offered me a room in his own home and took me in when I came to Brisbane in 2017 and met the crew up there. Such a sad loss for our community and a man with a kind soul taken way too soon from us. No doubt he's enjoying a cold stubby smiling on us 
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08-03-2020, 10:02 PM
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Frankenford pilot
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  God I’m going to miss him.
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08-03-2020, 10:03 PM
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
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I'm waiting for the one with the hole in the pants to pop up but its NSFW
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08-03-2020, 10:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Dave was one of the main reasons my cars were working for so long, he was always there to lend a hand and to bail me out of a mistake with a piece of knowledge he picked up years before.
RIP Dave, I'll miss you. |
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08-03-2020, 10:09 PM
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Donating Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Da Pax
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Where ever you’re going Dave will now be a much better place.
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08-03-2020, 10:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'll add to the photos, I've got a few of Dave (mostly working on my cars), but this is a much better one.
Dave washing his XF for the first time in 20 years. 
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08-03-2020, 10:25 PM
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Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
Join Date: Mar 2007
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We were at a Friends wedding:
 
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BAII RTV - with Raptor V S/C. RTV Power FG G6ET 50th Anniversary in Sensation. While the basic Ford Six was code named Barra, the Turbo version clearly deserved its very own moniker – again enter Gordon Barfield.
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08-03-2020, 10:25 PM
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The Terrain Tamer
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08-03-2020, 10:38 PM
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08-03-2020, 10:47 PM
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Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
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    Sadly for us, Dave could not be tempted.
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BAII RTV - with Raptor V S/C. RTV Power FG G6ET 50th Anniversary in Sensation. While the basic Ford Six was code named Barra, the Turbo version clearly deserved its very own moniker – again enter Gordon Barfield.
We asked him if the engine had actually been called “Seagull” and how that came about. “Actually it was just call “Gull”, because I named it that. Because we knew it was going to poo on everything”. |
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08-03-2020, 10:48 PM
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08-03-2020, 10:52 PM
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08-03-2020, 10:56 PM
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08-03-2020, 10:56 PM
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I just heard the sad news. I had the pleasure to meet Dave and you would not meet a kinder more accomodating bloke. Loved his beer and life. You will be missed Dave. RIP Cobber
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08-03-2020, 11:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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09-03-2020, 12:51 AM
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RIP Dave and condolences to all his family and friends.
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09-03-2020, 07:23 AM
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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RIP Dave. I never had the pleasure of meeting you but your passion for the brand and the people on this forum was very evident.
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09-03-2020, 10:19 AM
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No doubt he would give you the shirt off his back.
Just needed him to buy better shirts. Vale Super.
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09-03-2020, 10:47 AM
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Chairman & Administrator
 
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Location: 1975
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Firstly, thanks Chris for your opening post.
Put simply, Dave was just your typical (albeit rare these days) Aussie battler who took whatever life dished up to him with courage and good humour and who, despite his own troubles, was always front and centre when someone else needed help. He didn't have much in the way of material wealth but he was always amongst the first to support this community and the charities we support as well as helping other members here who were in need and he did so in a quiet and unassuming way, never seeking recognition for his actions. It's those qualities, amongst others, that made him a much loved member of this forum and one who I personally held an abiding respect for - something I don't say about many people. We'll miss his knowledge, his humour, his ability to laugh at himself and most of all his warmth. To all those who loved him, our deepest condolences. RIP Dave.
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09-03-2020, 11:23 AM
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The Vengeful One
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RIP old mate!
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09-03-2020, 11:39 AM
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What!!!!!!!
I've been busy since end of last week ... and missed this. Awwwww man. What else can I add to the above. I had the honour of meeting Dave and some of the other SEQ QLD AFF members ... and his kindness and generosity was beyond belief. Always looking after mates and having a laugh. Was a proud Dad to his 2 daughters whom he loved and adored as well. Even though geographically not close ... he was still a good mate. He will be sorely missed by many here. Dave was the salt of the earth. RIP Dave ...
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