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Russ Thompson has passed away.
I'm saddened to share the news that Russ Thompson passed away. He will be missed by us all and all those who knew him personally. I first met him 24yrs ago while building my Cobra. Many trips and good times since. Lin has a big hole in her heart right now and I pray for her strength to carry on. He will be missed.
Last edited by weendoggy; 04-07-2023 at 05:34 PM.
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My sincere sympathy to his family. I know he will be missed
Mrk III, 331 stroker, Borla stack injection, T5, 3:55 IRS, Power steering and brakes. Kleiner body & paint
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Oh my what a loss for the community and his family. A really nice person and a true compassionate individual.
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My thoughts are with his family.
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A loss for us all, prayers for the family
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Sad news, prayers for his family.
Mk4 complete kit #9059 ordered 1/19/17 delivered 3/23/17, 2015 IRS, Fortes/DART347,TKO 600, hyd clutch, P/S, 12.88 wilwood brakes front and rear, heater/defrost and vintage gauges
First start and go-cart 4/11/18. Taken To Whitby Motorcars Greensboro, N.C. 2/5/21 for body/paint
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Extremely sorry to hear…I’ve communicated with Russ several times and he was always pleasant to talk to. He always had a story…Many of us have bought parts from him and he will missed by this community.
Mark4 - 331 Stroker - Fitech 600 -TKO600 - Moser 3.55
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I met Russ in April 2005 at my 1st FFR show at Knotts Berry Farm. He built one of the nicest Type 65's I've ever seen. Always a kind man, I will miss him.
FFR 5369 Pin Drive, IRS, Trigos, Torsen, Wilwoods, FMS BOSS 302 "B" cam , Mass-flo. CA SB100 (SPCN) Registered
Delivered 4/23/06. "Finished" 4/2012 (still not done!)
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The impact Russ made on the Factory Five community will not be forgotten.
My thoughts go out to his family.
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Sad news indeed. My heart goes out to his family and to all of you who lost a friend today. I only knew him through a purchase but he seemed like someone I could sit down and have a beer with.
Mk III 4880: 3:55 - 3 link, T-5, 347, Holley Sniper/dual sync distributor, Comp Cams XE274HR, Edelbrock RPM Heads
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Very sorry to hear. In my few conversations with him, I could tell he was a genuine person.
Farewell Russ - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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This is terrible news. My sincere condolences to his family.
MK4 #10008 - Ordered 10/06/20, Delivered 03/03/21, First Start 7/22/21, First Go Kart 7/24/21
Paint by Metal Morphous 5/14/22, Legally registered 6/8/22, Graduated 7/20/22
Build Thread
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...been-delivered
Complete Kit, Ford 306, Sniper/Dual Sync, T5, Hydraulic clutch
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Not a waxer
Wow. What a punch in the gut and tremendous loss for our community. His passing leaves a big hole and he will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Jeff
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Just heard the sad news from Jeff Collins. Russ was a fabulous person, innovator and all around nice guy. Raiap Russ
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Mk4 Roadster complete kit Chassis F5R1010480RD
Ordered Dec 2021, Delivered Sept 2022, First start Mar 2023
Completed October 2023
IRS, Wilwood, 17" wheels, Forte 427W/TKX/EdelbrockEFI
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What a loss! I had met Russ a few times and he will be missed. God speed my friend.
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Very sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace Russ, you touched many of us with your contributions and you will be missed.
F5R #7446: MK4, 302, T5 midshift, 3.55 Posi IRS, 17" Halibrands
Delivered 4/4/11, First start 9/29/12, Licensed 4/24/13, off to PAINT 2/15/14!! Wahoo!
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Very sorry to hear of his passing! Prayers to his family!
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I'm so saddened to hear this. Russ was a wonderful guy and a real treasure to the FFR community.
MkIV Roadster build: Gen 2 Coyote, IRS, TKO600. Ordered 10/24/18. Delivered 1/29/19. Engine installed 8/8/21. First start 9/12/21. First go-kart 9/17/21. Off to paint 4/11/22. Back from paint 12/30/22.
Build thread here.
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MKIV complete kit w/powder coating and cut outs, serial #9189 delivered 10/10/17, first start - 10/5/18, legal - 10/08/20. Blueprint 306 w/Holley Sniper EFI, TKO 600, power steering, Breeze fan shroud, trunk cubby, & engine compartment battery kit, CNC brake reservoirs, RT turn signal & gas pedal, mechanical throttle linkage, METCO safety loop, GASN side pipes, drop trunk, dual chrome roll bars, vintage gauges, glove box, custom center console, cup holders, and speakers.
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Dear Russ, thank you. Your roadster was the first one I've ever seen in person and you were so kind and helpful in showing me everything around your shop. I carry on in my roadster your turn signal and trunk mod proudly and I'll be telling many generations about your great work. You will be missed. God bless your family.
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I am so, so sad to hear this news! Russ was such a class act! I too spoke with him on many occassions and he always took his time to answer any questions I had. He gave me the inspiration to challenge myself and to take my build to a whole new level. He advised me on many of the choices I made in the initial phases of my journey.
Russ, everything you envisioned and created for all of us builders, all these parts, they're top notch! They were designed and created with such passion and heart! They add beauty and elegance, and each one is a perfect example of when form meets funtion! I can honestly say that I am so very proud to have your amazing upgrades in my roadster.
Thank you Russ! Thanks for all the guidance and advice you gave to me personally. Even sending me that additional piece of aluminum to add a top to your drop-trunk mod.
I want to send my sincere condolences to his family and friends too.
Russ, I really hope you are traveling the celestial highway of happiness! One that can take you anywhere and at anytime you desire to go. No limits posted! Godspeed and RIP Russ! You will be surely missed!
Doug
Dj or Doug or TheLateDude
----- #19 of 25th Anniversary MKIV 9769 -----
Build Link:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Slow-Progress
Ordered: Oct 07, 2019 / Production: Dec 28th, 2019 / Shipped: Jan 19th, 2019 First Start: In the future... / Graduation: Even further in the future...
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Out Drivin'
Later,
Chris
"There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
Mk3.1 #7074
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I am really sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. What a loss to his family, his friends and the whole community.
FFR MK4 Roadster (9945) complete kit, delivered 12/4/2020, First start and go kart 5/7/2021. Legal 8/14/2021, Paint finished 7/18/2022 (Viking Blue). 347BPE CI, TKO600, Moser 8.8 3link 3.55, Halibrand 17x9 17x10.5, power steering. Carbon Fiber Dash. Carbon Fiber trans tunnel, adjustable Kirkey Lowback Vintage seats, Vintage gauges, RT drop trunk mod, FFmetal drop battery mod and trans tunnel, Forte front sway bar. Forte mechanical throttle linkage, RT gas pedal.
www.covespringsfarm.com
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Very story to hear this. I communicated with him several times via email and phone. Always such a gentleman and wanted me to be satisfied with his products and service. A big loss to to his family and our community. My sincerest condolences.
Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014.
Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017.
Build Thread
Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020.
Build Thread and
Video.
Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020.
Build Thread and
Video
Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023.
Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.
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Sad news, sad day for all. My condolences to the family.
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My condolences to Russ' family, . . . it was always a pleasure to have those extended telephone conversations with Russ.
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I am saddened to read of Russ’s passing and my thoughts are with his family. Truly a wonderful person and a great asset to the community.
Kyle
Complete Kit pickup 09/05/2015, 351w, QF680, 3.55, 3-Link, 15" Halibrands with MT's, Painted Viking blue with Wimbledon white stripes on 03/15/2017. Sold in 08/2018 and totally regret it.
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Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
I never had the honor to meet him; however, I am sure that today he is in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Truly a sad day for his family, friends and the F5 community.
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Sad to hear, had a few conversations with him when building my coupe. Just from those few conversations one could tell he was genuine and a good guy. Sad to hear.
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Russ was a pillar of our community. I, too, am saddened by this news. I had the chance to meet him in person a few years ago at his shop. I was fascinated by his history with hang gliders and his shop was a wonderful place. He and his wife were so welcoming! My condolences to his family.
Mk IV Roadster - #8650 - delivered 7-17-2015 - first start 7-28-2018 - first go-kart 10-13-2018 - licensed and on the road 9-9-19: body/paint completed 3-17-2020.
Complete kit / 2015 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS / Wilwood brakes / Mid-Shift mod / Power Steering / Heater and Seat Heaters / RT turn signal / Breeze radiator shroud and mount
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This is so sad and a huge loss for our community.
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So sorry to hear this, such a loss, clearly he had such a positive impact on so many. The world needs more people like Russ. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
James
Mk4 Roadster #9974 - Picked Up 1/2021. Complete kit, Gen 2 Ford Coyote / TKX, IRS. Completed 9/2023
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So sad to hear. Prayers to Russ and his family. RIP
John
Gen 3 Coupe #334 received 11/4/21. Coyote, IRS, TKX, Wilwoods
'02 GT donor, 4.6 sohc, Received #5488 on 5/29/06. 3-link, ps, pb. Hoosier Cobra member (Hoosiercobra.com)
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My condolences and prayers to Russ’ wife, family and friends. He was a pillar of the FFR community and a true gentleman that I am grateful to have met.
Will
FFR MK III picked up 9/24/05 Roller 9/28/05 First start & go-cart 11/28/05 red w/white stripes, PC Chassis, heat/defrost, FFR 15's, pwr footbox vents, radio delete, dual quad 427W, 4 link w/3.27's, Koni's all around, Gen 1 rag top, snapless tonneau, Herb's door panels, NRC rear discs, Breeze head rest, ********** emblems, Paint by Gino's in Rowley, MA
2011 ffcars.com calendar Cover Car Yes, that's me in the avatar with Dave Smith in front of my roadster at the '06 FFR Open House!
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Sad to read this, I bet most of us run at least one, if not several, of Russ’s parts on our cars; and I’m sure I shook his hand at an FFR open house or two back in the early days. Will pray for him and his family.
FFR4462 - Taxed out of Connecticut
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Let me tell you about how great a guy Russ was: about 25-26 years ago in the early FFR days I bought kit #100 and shortly thereafter I flew to Odessa, in the Ukraine and met my wife. She then arrived in New Hampshire and shortly after that my sister in Berkley California wanted to meet her so Speaking little English, with me not being able to go, she flew out to spend a week with my sister. Upon arriving to my sister's house, she found a note saying, "I had to leave for a while, I'll be back this evening". My wife was so scared and called me not knowing what to do or where to go. I knew Russ lived nearby and had talked with him and I think met him before this moment with us both being of the early stage 1 Daytona coupes gang, so I called him. He was so nice that he drove to my sister's house, introduced himself to my wife Tatiana, and then not only took her out to lunch but also gave her a tour of the area keeping her busy till my sister arrived home. When the picture of Russ that FFR posted a little earlier I showed my wife and she immediately said "PLEASE DON"T TELL ME!" This by far one of, if not THE worst part of getting old. What a GREAT guy!
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A sad loss
Mk 3.1 #7098, carb'd '93 Mustang 5.0/T-5, 3.55 3-link rear, Konis, Goodyear F1's, Classic Instruments, custom: dash, foot-boxes, seat mounts, battery box, Miata sway bar set-up...
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Sorry to hear, talked to him a couple times he was a really nice person.
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So sad to hear this. Russ was great to work with and always seemed to have an upbeat way about him. He'll truly be missed. Like so many others, prayers for his family during these trying times.
FFR #4402 MKII Supercharged 308 445 RWHP Sterling Grey W/ Black Sapphire Stripes, Purchase 8/22/2008 Sold 12/04/2018
FFR #8249 MK IV "Milano" Kit purchased 10/5/2018 - In-Process with 3.27 IRS, Multiport, Fuel Injected Supercharged 347 Big bore with Coil On Plug running Holley HP engine management, 576 RWHP, 510 Torque
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?29980 Milano thread