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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4020 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:34 am Post subject: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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Dave passed away on the 13th of May. He was 53 and left behind a wife and a couple of kids. Dave was a talented architect and always well dressed, he had a great sense of humor and a huge heart.
I met Dave over 30 years ago when I was hoarding EMPI parts, he used to come by and buy Sprintstar wheels cap stickers and some small trinkets. He once came by with some English guys that asked if anything I had was for sale. He looked shocked as the Guys bought $500.00 worth of parts from me(this was 30 years ago).
Any VW show I'd go to I'd run into Dave, it could have been Kelley park or Bad Camberg you'd see Dave.
I did some work for him through the years and had a chance to meet his wife and kids, Dave was a lucky guy.
I remember leering at the 2 Tristars he brought it 20 years ago when there were none here. A white Syncro and a red 2 WD. A ballsy move at a time when there were not exempt and not recognized by VW as a legal import.
I am sure his family will miss him, both his blood family and his VW Family. RIP dave, it was nice knowing you.
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vwfye Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2000 Posts: 7660
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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Oh man... this sucks!
May the Orozco family find memories to smile about in the coming days. _________________ 64 No'back Speedster "Pearl"
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4164 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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WTF? I've know David Orozco since way back in the day. He was one of my go to Type 3 guys. I've bought some of the coolest parts off him and I was always amazed at the stuff he used to bring from his treasure hunting trips. He owned and sold some of the coolest cars I've ever seen. Man, You will be missed. 53 it is too young of an age to go.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
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t3kg Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2006 Posts: 2712 Location: Los Angeles
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33875 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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OMG, that's hard to believe... such a nice guy, always congenial and helpful... Ever know someone who felt like the "occasional best friend"? You don't see them often but they treat you like their best buddy as soon as they see you again? That was him. Always a friendly vibe around him. The kind that lowers the blood pressure of those around him with his smile and quiet conversation.
The first rally I went to he sat across from me at Margie's Diner south of SLO, and made me feel right at home. I looked forward to seeing him and his wife on the Type 3 Rally last year, and he came with his new white Squareback.
Wow, how hard it must be on his family... RIP, my "occasional best friend", you will be missed, especially at every Rally.
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ibjack Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2002 Posts: 2105 Location: Imperial Beach CA
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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As a young squareback owner, I remember looking through Hot Vws and seeing his name with all things type 3. I've always equated him with black cars with red interiors. Glad I got to meet him at the Type 3 Rallies. RIP Brother Dave _________________ '68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
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gwal Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2008 Posts: 24 Location: cambridge, england
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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It came as a real shock to hear of Dave's death in an instagram post last week,I had to re-read it a couple of times to make sure I hadn't made a mistake.
He was a real nice guy, I first met him at a vw show over here in England back in the early 90's, we got chatting about cars, parts etc and hit it off.
He invited me to stay at his place in San Jose, go to the pomona swapmeet etc.
I visited a number of times after that, and always looked forward to our road trips, parts hunting missions (me and my buddy Ian are probably the english guys buying empi parts mentioned in the first post!), doing the berg rally, and just hanging out.
Thanks to Dave I got to buy some really cool parts (my first empi gt steering wheel, a set of genuine brms) and tons of other stuff and cars.
He was funny, quick witted and always ready to do a deal. I called him one day to tell him I'd found an nos set of overiders and tubes for a type 3 and a type 3 only round tool kit, I think he was on a 'plane to the UK before I put the phone down.
I remember sitting out on his front porch one night, drinking a few beers and talking nonsense when suddenly he started doing the best Elvis impression ever, I cried laughing!
He was generous with his hospitality, his time and his contacts, a genuinely good guy.
My thoughts are with all his family and friends,
if there is a heaven then he'll have found the parts department by now and will be trawling the shelves for Nos goodies
Rest in peace Dave
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AC Mack Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2007 Posts: 368 Location: Redwood Highway Caught in the Devils Bargain
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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The VW community has lost a true gentleman. I'd known David over thirty years. He was a international VW figure. I will miss his presence. May he rest in peace. To his brother Arnold and entire family.
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Lind Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2000 Posts: 9905 Location: idaho
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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My condolences to Dave's family. Dave was a great guy, always great to talk to at shows. We chatted for a little while while his white type3 get shot for the magazine at Kelley Park this year. He was a total class act. Huge loss for the VW community. _________________ .
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Clatter Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2003 Posts: 7527 Location: Santa Cruz
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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Dag. This sucks.
I have known him since the 90s.
He really was one of the great Type 3 people of all time.
The king, maybe?
Not to mention a really nice guy and really involved with the scene.
This sucks.
RIP.
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Aaron M265 Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2008 Posts: 656 Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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A fantastic fella and we always enjoyed the banter and exchanges of ideas and enthusiasm.
Last saw Dave in HO17 (Germany) where we had a beer and a wurst with Alex (ISP) as well.
Was great knowing you Dave. Your legacy lives on around the world, even here in Adelaide, South Australia. _________________ Aaron
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DONGKG The Araneta Boys
Joined: August 28, 2006 Posts: 5475 Location: Cainta, Rizal, Philippines, "A Certified Type 3 and Karmann Ghia Maniac"
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Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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I don't know Dave personally. but with all of the stories and testimonies on this thread I am sure that Dave's friends, relatives and family are all blessed to have him part of their lives. Sorry for Dave's untimely passing and demise, I am pretty sure that his life and works will not be put in vain and will not be caged into oblivion! His legacy shall live on. I am so sorry for his loss. And to his family, relatives and friends, be strong as he is now with the Almighty. I will be truly missed by them! _________________ '67 KG Cabrio (Mickey) ;
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reay Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2004 Posts: 675
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Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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I saw this and found some left over money from the last Central Coast Type 3 Rally. I was saving it for the next one, but this seems like a much better way to use the money and remember Dave.
https://aiasiliconvalley.org/page/Scholar_DavidOrozco
If you've been looking for something to honor Dave, this is a great thing to contribute to.
Tom _________________ Tom Reay
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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Dad Right?!?
cuz I bought a ghia of David like 3 months ago _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
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Geothon Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 153 Location: Ventura, CA
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: Re: Passed away -- Dave Orozco |
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I remember Dave from the Pomona swap meets in the 90's- he was a great guy.
RIP |
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