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RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)

Diabolu Posted a lot Posts: 1,038	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Diabolu @diabolu
	Feb 26, 2011 9:54:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I received a phone call this morning from a friend with some horrible news. I'm hoping this post is going to help a little but also will be good to let you all know. Si, or HongKongPhooey was sadly killed last night in a car accident. We believe it involved a lorry and was instant. His fiancee is in a lot of shock but wasn't involved. For those who don't recognise this user name, Si restored probably one of the iconic Celica TA22's in the country and was a great inspiration to all. He introduced me to the 70's J cars and is pretty much the reason I have a partly restored Galant GTO on my driveway. His recent projects included a Gen 1 RX-7, brown MA61 Supra, the Toyota Corona MkII which I'm sure you will have seen got a new heart (an 18rg), Datsun estate that was getting an S12 lump and he's just finished the little Lancia spider for his fiancee. I'm sure you'll join me in having a little silence. I'm very shocked at the minute and hoping this little thread will help. Thanks guys!
	Last Edit: Mar 3, 2011 13:08:32 GMT by Diabolu Chris Frosin Website ^^ 1976 Mitsubishi Galant GTO Build Thread ^^

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Steve Posted a lot Making progress in small, easy to handle chunks of awesome Posts: 2,039	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Steve @sleeperviva
	Feb 26, 2011 9:57:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	He shall be missed
	74 Vauxhall Viva SL - SBC conversion in progress..very slowly! retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=70527&page=1 98 Vauxhall Tigra - Isuzu TD'd pocket rocket - SOLD 82 Marlin Roadster 1275 - SOLD 01 Mercedes C32 Wagon, 07 Smart 450 & 96 Civic EJ9 - Daily drivers TAT THREAD retrorides.proboards.com/thread/155751/another-clearout-thread

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joda Part of things Posts: 675	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)joda @joda
	Feb 26, 2011 10:06:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	his posts and knowledge will be missed Thoughts go out to his family


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craig1010cc Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,998 Club RR Member Number: 35	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)craig1010cc @craig1010cc Club Retro Rides Member 35
	Feb 26, 2011 10:07:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Indeed, can't imagine what they are going through


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DavidB Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,794	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)DavidB @station
	Feb 26, 2011 10:10:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jesus, he was only on yesterday, I remembered his avatar instantly, this is sad, terrible news.


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useless inc Posted a lot Posts: 1,864	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)useless inc @cort16
	Feb 26, 2011 10:11:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's terrible news. I didn't know him but through his posts and threads you could tell he was a sound guy. My thoughts go out to his family.
	My SD1 - retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=92553&page=4

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V-Force Part of things I like Hondas. Posts: 846	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)V-Force @jak
	Feb 26, 2011 10:18:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jesus, that's a shock
	1999 Impreza WRX typeR STI Version 5 Limited 1999 Civic VTi-S Aerodeck 2005 Bora TDI daily Several other 90s Hondas (shhh they're sleeping)

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Lawsy Posted a lot Posts: 2,615	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Lawsy @lawsy
	Feb 26, 2011 10:19:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very very sad news - thoughts with his family.. he shall be missed


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crazymonkey Posted a lot ummm....what was I doing again??? Posts: 1,981	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)crazymonkey @retrobution
	Feb 26, 2011 10:20:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I recognised the username instantly, proves that nobody knows whats around the corner for any of us. He will be missed on here thats for certain, and my thoughts and condolences go out to his family in this tragic time
	whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties

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Colin Part of things Posts: 239	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Colin @leet205
	Feb 26, 2011 10:24:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	R.I.P


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The Doctor Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 3,449 Club RR Member Number: 48	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)The Doctor @thedoctor Club Retro Rides Member 48
	Feb 26, 2011 10:25:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very, VERY sad news my thoughts and condolences go out to his family too!
	1974 Toyota Corolla 4A-GE Work in (not so) progress 1993 Suzuki Cappuccino

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Ian Part of things Posts: 977	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Ian @iand
	Feb 26, 2011 10:27:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very sad news, thoughts go to his family and friends. Nothing else that can be said it makes you feel sick hearing news like this


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mr2alex Part of things Posts: 99	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)mr2alex @mr2alex
	Feb 26, 2011 10:28:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	my thoughts are with the family, there is no preparing for something like this, it comes as such a shock and makes you feel lost when you loose someone this way. i didnt no the guy but i recognise the cars and the username,sad sad loss for us all.


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Siert Posted a lot Posts: 1,107	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Siert @86corollaliftback
	Feb 26, 2011 10:28:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's horrible news. Condolences to his family.
	1978 Citroën GS 1220 Club Previously: autoslalom 309 and rust bucket CX

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shahtz Part of things Posts: 241	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)shahtz @shahtz
	Feb 26, 2011 10:32:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very very sad news.... rest in peace si...... this is shocking news - mr phooey was always around with words of encouragement and always appreciated quality j-tin... thoughts are with his family right now.....
	datsun 120y saloon 1978 datsun 120y estate 1975 datsun 180b 610 saloon 1973 datsun 160j sss A10 1980 datsun 180b 610 sss 1972 datsun 180b 610 sss 1973 datsun 180b 610 sss 1974 datsun 160j 710 sss 1973 datsun 240c 230 Cedric 1972 datsun b110 1200 coupe 1973 datsun 120y b210 coupe 1973 datsun 710 4 door hatch 1975 datsun b210 coupe 1973 datsun 710 sss coupe 1973 datsun 140z coupe 1973 datsun 510 sss 4door 1971

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Robinxr4i Posted hell of a lot I crash Sierra Posts: 7,775 Club RR Member Number: 143	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Robinxr4i @robinxr4i Club Retro Rides Member 143
	Feb 26, 2011 10:32:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A well known member that will be missed by many, very sad news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
	Sierra - here we go again! Nov 28, 2024 11:50:32 GMT WillCarter said: He has an illness, it's not his fault.

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Ratdat Posted a lot [][] Posts: 3,219	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Ratdat @ratdat
	Feb 26, 2011 10:33:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Awful news. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. To loose someone close in such a manner must be truly heartbreaking
	1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5

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MrSpeedy East Midlands www.vintagediesels.co.uk Posts: 4,791	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)MrSpeedy @mrspeedy
	Feb 26, 2011 11:04:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	OMG !! That is terrible news. I didn't know him personally, but felt a strange affinity as he was from Hinckley IIRC which is where I used to live and will be there later to pick up my kids ! Sincere condolences to his nearest and dearest
	1969 Triumph Vitesse WIP retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=62127 1962 Ford Thames 400E Turbo diesel retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=62145 1993 Mercedes S124 300TD

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Sinky Posted a lot Run Baby Run......Please! Posts: 1,395	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Sinky @sinky
	Feb 26, 2011 11:05:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very sad news RIP Si
	2001 Volvo XC70 wagon 2003 Piaggio X9 Evo

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Butterz Posted a lot Posts: 1,492	RIP with plenty of J-tin: Simon Baldwin (HKPhooey)Butterz @nostrebor777
	Feb 26, 2011 11:08:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Can't believe this. Very sad. RIP Si
	Faster. Faster. Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.

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