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djkeev
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dhaavers
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Joined: March 19, 2010
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Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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So very sorry to hear this. It seemed just a matter of time after seeing your VT posts…
Such an active, experienced, creative, fearless, masterful craftsman. Always ready to help a fellow
van owner. Great sense of humor, too. Wish I could have met him, and glad that you had the chance.
Peace and strength to his family and friends…
 ❤️
- Dave
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Mckinleyvillian
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Joined: July 22, 2021
Posts: 509
Location: Macktown, CA
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Oh no. I was hoping to to try to meet that fellow up in NH as im living in new england these days. From the bucket hat to the woodwork, he reminded me of my father in law. Dude seemed 110% genuine. We lost a good one
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jimf909 
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Joined: April 03, 2014
Posts: 7525
Location: WA/ID
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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RIP, Duncan. You brought some of the best ideas and attitudes ever to The Samba.
- A DIY heated steering wheel that many folks (repeatedly) said would never work. Yet you made it work.
- A massive sunroof covered with canvas...or a handbuilt boat...or a little tent, etc.
- A dash with a hood that opened to reveal what mortals typically spend hours trying to get to.
- The best wooden dash and door accents.
- More passenger seat mods than imaginable.
- Great photos of your van's many interesting mods.
- Fiberglass knowledge unmatched on this board.
- A wooden boat heritage that tends to spawn independent problem solvers.
- A willingness to challenge any and all ideas.
You made this place a far better place than it would have been without you.
Safe travels.
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RoryGirl
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Joined: October 14, 2016
Posts: 819
Location: WestWorld Nanaimo BC
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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ragnarhairybreeks
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Joined: October 26, 2009
Posts: 1893
Location: Sidney B.C. Canada
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 6:53 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Oh jeeze… my best wishes to his friends and loved ones.
Dammit , we all go, but knowing that doesn’t help
Alistair
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DigiMatrix
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Joined: April 20, 2010
Posts: 452
Location: Up North Canada
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Rest in peace Duncan. I don't think you were able to fully explore the emulator I sold to you, but hats off for embracing technology. Condolences to your loved ones. A real gentleman.
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Abscate
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Joined: October 05, 2014
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Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Rip Duncan, and condolences to the family.
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Gnarlodious
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Joined: September 28, 2013
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Location: Adobe Jungle USA
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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That's terrible, I really enjoyed his work. RIP Duncan.
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MsTaboo
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Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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RIP 
I didn't always agree, but he was a character!
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vino de vano
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| Posted: Sat May 04, 2024 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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So sad, I loved Duncan's creativity and no fear approach to his projects. He was the guy on Samba I really wanted to meet and talk with someday. My condolences to all that feel the pain of his loss. RIP Mark
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 4:39 am Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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I will miss his off the wall ideas and the fact that he actually made them happen too!
RIP
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sanchius
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 5:11 am Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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RIP, Duncan. You brought some of the best ideas and attitudes ever to The Samba.
You made this place a far better place than it would have been without you.
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I couldn't have said it better.
His inquisitive nature and giving soul came through in all his posts.
Duncan will be missed.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 5:44 am Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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sad news, the forum and the world have lost a source of light.
turning a Vanagon into a yacht, brilliant. sail on friend, sail on.
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Xevin
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Dave, i’m glad you made the trip to finally meet him. I’m sure it was a highlight of his last days. Pretty special for you too. RIP Duncan.
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Chilepines
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Last year when our passenger window motor died with the window down, I looked on the forums for a solution and found that Duncan had solved getting the window and motor out. I happen to live less than an hour from him, drove to his place, and we spent about 3 hours together getting it worked out.
Duncan will be missed for sure.
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 9:44 am Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Wow, so sorry to hear
We were trying to get together as he came down to the Mystic Seaport often, and I'm not horribly far away from there.
Rest east Duncan, we'll meet on the other side
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dobryan
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designer
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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Duncan helped me out last summer extensively - after reading my rambling posts DM'd then called me from the bar, beer in hand and talked me off the ledge. Thank you sir - you passed some of that knowledge to me and i appreciate it.
RIP.
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Corwyn
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| Posted: Sun May 05, 2024 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Duncan |
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R.I.P. Duncan. I wish you flat roads, tail winds and a clear horizon. The best of us leave too soon.
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