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Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« on: September 08, 2018, 11:26:43 PM »
Long time SAAC member from Northern California. Gary was a long term owner of 1966 Shelby # 857 , a GT350 Hertz car. Gary had an incredible knowledge of parts and love for the hobby. Gary was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. You may remember him from SAAC 43 where he sold parts with his brother Randy and his grandson. Had a motor home with a small trailer attached behind it. Will be missed and fondly remembered by family, friends and other Shelby owners.

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2018, 07:32:26 AM »
I didn’t know Gary, but I heard he had quite the stash of rare parts. I wish his family the best and thank them for his service.

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2018, 10:43:16 AM »
RIP, Gary.

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2018, 11:39:20 AM »

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2018, 08:50:23 AM »
Yeah just a crying shame what happened. He was a good man. Prayers to Londa and rest of family

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2018, 09:03:16 AM »
R.I.P. Sir
Living RENT FREE in your minds...

Home of the Hertz Musketeers 

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs.  It's jolted by every pebble on the road

I have all UNGOLD cars

I am certainly not a Shelby Expert

Life is short B happy

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2018, 02:46:07 PM »
Yeah just a crying shame what happened. He was a good man. Prayers to Londa and rest of family

Great guy.   Bought several parts many years ago from him.   What happened?   
Prayers to his family.   

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2018, 12:29:10 PM »
Yeah just a crying shame what happened. He was a good man. Prayers to Londa and rest of family
  What happened?   
Not my story to tell.

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #8 on: September 12, 2018, 12:51:55 PM »
I read his obituary and it was described as a tragic accident in his garden.  Very sad.  Must live every day like it could be your last.

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2018, 01:50:12 PM »
Yes, I hear there is more to the story, but its water under the bridge at this point

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Re: Checkered Flag: Gary Coy
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2018, 06:49:42 PM »
Yes, I hear there is more to the story, but its water under the bridge at this point
That’s not my understanding but will see