Russ Thompson has passed away.

[Mister Val]

This is really sad news. I just exchanged e-mails with Russ 11 months ago... never thought that he wouldn't be here a year from then. We never know how much time we have left. My heart goes out to his family. He'll be missed.

[kbmyers]

I'm sorry to hear this. I had just received parts from him about two weeks ago. He was really helpful and kept me in the loop for every stage of his process. Hard to find people who really care about what they do. My condolences to his family

[Fordman114]

My thoughts and prayers to his family.

[UpNorth]

R.I.P. Mr. Thompson. Fine gentleman.

[David_L]

So sorry to hear this.. I just talked to him a couple of weeks ago about my Turn Signal! What an great guy and such a loss.

[jimfil61B]

He was a great guy to deal with and will be missed in the roadster community, Rest in peace Russ.

[Jeff_J.]

I spoke with him a month ago, so sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed.

[Jeff_J.]

I spoke with him a month ago a class act guy, so sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed.

[NiceGuyEddie]

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.

Me too, including it being my first show as well.

He was a great engineer, and I see even a lot of the newest builds still use his gas pedal.