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Title: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: GT350Lad on May 30, 2022, 04:16:40 PM
Hi guys, anyone heard from Randy? Just doing a welfare check? We where planning a part swap and he has vanished.
Now more keen to just know all is ok
Cheers
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: crossboss on May 30, 2022, 06:53:59 PM
From what I heard, he is enjoying his retirement, and working on his cars.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 30, 2022, 07:20:15 PM
A few days before he retired he told me he was going to concentrate on his projects. Next time we venture to Anaheim I'll take a run by his house.

my driveway is currently full of three car haulers (extra garages) needing my magic touch when I retire
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: GT350Lad on May 30, 2022, 07:43:38 PM
Ok no worries, thanks. Has anyone got a phone number for him? Pm me if you like
Cheers
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on July 29, 2022, 11:43:20 AM
Spotted this on the Boss 302 website - posted 7-24:
Hey guys....say I have new so many of you will be interested in learning about.  Randy Gillis is alive and well...I spoke to him last evening at a Rock n Roll party we had and asked him how hes doing...and hes doing fine.  Just a bit burnt out on things and wanted to take a hiatus from the digital world for a while.  He said he'll be back and I relayed everybody was missing him....he was appreciative of all the people on the forum that were concerned.  I even had him pose.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: FL SAAC on July 29, 2022, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on July 29, 2022, 11:43:20 AM
Spotted this on the Boss 302 website - posted 7-24:
Hey guys....say I have new so many of you will be interested in learning about.  Randy Gillis is alive and well...I spoke to him last evening at a Rock n Roll party we had and asked him how hes doing...and hes doing fine.  Just a bit burnt out on things and wanted to take a hiatus from the digital world for a while.  He said he'll be back and I relayed everybody was missing him....he was appreciative of all the people on the forum that were concerned.  I even had him pose.

Great news that he is doing well.  I will suggest another hobby for him fishing  !

Life is good
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on July 29, 2022, 03:38:28 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 29, 2022, 12:11:41 PMI will suggest another hobby for him fishing 

I was always taught that fishing is just something you do while getting drunk. I never took up the hobby and had a rule - no fishing from my boat! My little 14' sailboat was great we had a spot where you worked hard to make some distance then turned around and went downwind. That leg was just long enough for 1 beer. I got a deal on a 15' Coronado and was disappointed it was much faster and it didn't give you enough time to finish your beer. The 25' sailboat had cup holders. I bought a 25' Bayliner cabin cruiser from a friend. He stepped up to a 36' with a pair of BB Chevys. He said he wanted to get to Catalina with the same drink in his hand that he left with. He didn't keep it long those Chevies would eat $400 worth of gas making the round trip - about 1 mpg.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: FL SAAC on July 29, 2022, 07:52:26 PM
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on July 29, 2022, 03:38:28 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 29, 2022, 12:11:41 PMI will suggest another hobby for him fishing 

I was always taught that fishing is just something you do while getting drunk. I never took up the hobby and had a rule - no fishing from my boat! My little 14' sailboat was great we had a spot where you worked hard to make some distance then turned around and went downwind. That leg was just long enough for 1 beer. I got a deal on a 15' Coronado and was disappointed it was much faster and it didn't give you enough time to finish your beer. The 25' sailboat had cup holders. I bought a 25' Bayliner cabin cruiser from a friend. He stepped up to a 36' with a pair of BB Chevys. He said he wanted to get to Catalina with the same drink in his hand that he left with. He didn't keep it long those Chevies would eat $400 worth of gas making the round trip - about 1 mpg.

Keep it simple is the best,  when we fish that is the last thing on our minds fishing.  It's more of a social gathering with lots of tall tales such as the economy,  who is power, who will come to power, what did he say today? b's that b's this.

As far as consuming adult beverages I usually do not indulge, but I am usually surrounded by those that crave those nectars...


We gone and glad that Randy is doing well, toutles !
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: FL SAAC on June 09, 2023, 06:15:35 PM
Well, just asking;


Brother Randy where art thou ?

https://youtu.be/5fkWheDcI50
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: JohnSlack on October 03, 2023, 08:55:06 PM
I'm very sorry to report that Randy Gillis passed away last Friday. Heart attack. I knew Randy for over 40 plus years. Very sad time.



John
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: FL SAAC on October 03, 2023, 09:25:50 PM

Our sincerest condolences to all  his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: mark p on October 03, 2023, 11:41:45 PM
Quote from: JohnSlack on October 03, 2023, 08:55:06 PM
I'm very sorry to report that Randy Gillis passed away last Friday. Heart attack. I knew Randy for over 40 plus years. Very sad time.
John

Very sad to hear  :( :( :(. I never met Randy in person, but he was an inspiration and big help to me... and seemingly EVERYONE in the SAAC and Ford communities. I'm in shock.
R.I. P.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: Jim Herrud on October 04, 2023, 12:37:20 AM
My wife and I met Randy at SAAC-46. A cool guy and very helpful.
He organized the only drag race I've ever participated in.
(Correction, the only "legal" one.)

Our sincerest sympathies.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: TA Coupe on October 04, 2023, 01:50:58 AM
I was dazed and moping around most of the day after John called to let know. I  have known Randy since meeting him in 1975 at Mostly Mustangs In Oakland. Had a lot of good times over the years, mostly meeting up at the races and various events in SoCal. He will be missed here, on the SAAC Forum and the numerous other forums he posted on to share his knowledge. I had just checked the forum a day or two ago to see if he had poked his head in with out anyone noticing, but he hadn't.

Miss you terribly Buddy,  ROY
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: Kent on October 04, 2023, 02:15:48 AM
Race in Peace Randy, last checkered Flag for you. Thank you for all the nice conversations about racing and building cars we had in the past. My condolences to your family.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: 98SVT - was 06GT on October 04, 2023, 10:32:29 AM
Knew Randy since the mid 70s. He had also been a past president of COCOA in Orange County. Many people don't know he built engines and worked on Steve Saleen's GT350 when Steve was first getting into racing.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: crossboss on October 04, 2023, 11:18:02 AM
RIP, Randy. You were such an inspiration to many. I will miss you.
Title: Re: Anyone seen Randy
Post by: Side-Oilers on October 04, 2023, 03:38:20 PM
Above sentiments + not just 1, but +350.  Hertz.