rags 138 Posted April 25, 2016 Not sure if everyone here has heard but we have lost a wealth of knowledge on Z cars. John Coffey had a fatal motorcycle accident yesterday. RIP John. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaaJeHaa 1 Posted April 25, 2016 I just saw the announcement on Facebook. A truly knowledgeable guy that has helped me several times. Rest in piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rturbo 930 31 Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) RIP John. More discussion here: http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/55338-rip-john-coffey/ I just saw the announcement on Facebook. A truly knowledgeable guy that has helped me several times. Rest in piece. Where did you see the announcement? Edited April 25, 2016 by rturbo 930 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt_furious 12 Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) aux told me. John's screen name and avatar was always a signal to stop scrolling and pay attention, because I was going to learn something. Rest in peace, sir. Edited April 25, 2016 by capt_furious 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaaJeHaa 1 Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) OS Giken on Facebook just announced it. https://m.facebook.com/OSGiken/ Edited April 25, 2016 by HaaJeHaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seattlejester 23 Posted April 25, 2016 Oh my, RIP John. You were always a help to those in need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldAndyAndTheSea 12 Posted April 25, 2016 So sad.......Rest in peace John... I am thankful for your posts...and I will greatly miss your candor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimZ 22 Posted April 25, 2016 Terrible news. I'm speechless. Thoughts and condolences for his friends and family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LLave 18 Posted April 25, 2016 Ohh no.... Damn. That is terrible. Though I did not know him personally, his knowledge and expertise have been very influential on me. I know it is a very small consolation to the family, but I hope that the knowledge he bestowed on this site can remain here to guide others. Thanks for everything JohnC. RIP. You will be missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duragg 19 Posted April 25, 2016 JohnC was a synonym of s30 in my experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pparaska 584 Posted April 25, 2016 I'm absolutely sick about this. Tears and everything. John was the most kind, level-headed, thoughtful, smart guy I ever knew. His Z and car posts, his FB posts were always top notch and human. If I could only be the man he was. My condolences to his family and friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metro 2 Posted April 25, 2016 That's awful, my condolences to all. Just echoing what everyone else has said, he was a wealth of knowledge and a real presence here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayaapp2 4 Posted April 25, 2016 Thats really sad news. RIP John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ihiryu 6 Posted April 25, 2016 No way! I swore, I just read a post from him just the other day RIP John. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikelly 115 Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) When I had my meltdown and left the HZ ranks as an admin, John was the ONE GUY who talked with me, texted with me, and was "that guy" who just said "Let it go man, move on and know you contributed a lot". He contributed 100X thru his level headed approach to everything he did. Just told my wife in the 18 years I knew him, I'd met him 4 times face to face, and spoken with him on the phone a number of times. He NEVER said a bad thing about anyone, and I never heard him lose his temper with anyone. John Coffey was the classiest of class acts and he will so be missed. Time is precious and not guaranteed. Tell those who mean that much to you how much they do, because, as this news has fallen on us all to prove the point, you just don't know. Godspeed John Coffey. You will be missed. Mike Kelly Edited April 25, 2016 by Mikelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluDestiny 10 Posted April 25, 2016 I jsut saw this as well on fb. I'm pretty sad about this, but happy I got to meet him on several occasions. He was unbelievably down to earth and humble. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loy 18 Posted April 26, 2016 R.I.P. Mr. Coffey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Gadsby 2 Posted April 26, 2016 RIP John. Such a tragic loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnwayland 0 Posted April 26, 2016 RIP indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktm 17 Posted April 26, 2016 I read the title and was hoping it was trolling for clicks......until I read everything. I am stunned, sick, and speechless. I met John quite a number of times at various shows and gatherings here in So Cal. He did work on my car back when he owned Beta Motorsports. He was witty, gregarious, helpful, kind, a true gentleman......****...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo250gto 0 Posted April 26, 2016 RIP John. A genuine nice guy and wealth of knowledge has passed to a better place. Our thoughts are with his family. David. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMortensen 242 Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) It really sucks to have to do this here. This is what I put on my FB page: Really, really upset to hear about John Coffey's passing. Don't know any details, just seeing a bunch of sad people posting on his FB page. Never met him in person, but we have known each other since the 90s if I recall correctly, starting with Carl Beck's zhome email list. We talked on the phone a few times, he sent me some parts. Good guy, knew his stuff, and as much as people bitched about his style of administration over on Hybrid Z, I think he had it right, and made that site a better place to be. RIP John. You will be missed. Edited April 26, 2016 by JMortensen 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ritrebor 0 Posted April 26, 2016 Sad news. He will be missed. ritrebor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RB26powered74zcar 61 Posted April 26, 2016 I'm completely gutted. It's just not fair.... RIP JohnC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
