From: | Brent Dugan | e-mail: | cdf959-A-embarqmail.com |
Subject: | RE: Vic Northey | Date: | Tue Apr 25 21:59:42 2017 |
Response to: | 21950 |
Yep, Vic was a character...and, yes Dave, 'Hook a Hummer' was at the Harmony Meet (Colonial Chapter at the Harmony Fairgrounds in NJ). Vic always had the inside, rear, left space under the wooden pavilion. I remember people being tempted to 'take a chance' at a $50 'toss' of a horseshoe to 'hook' into a pile of assorted frames and other parts. He never explained if you were going to get a part or a whole basket case. Most everybody laughed him off with a smile (including me). Back then you could get a decent frame for around $20 (those were the days). I think Vic did it more for the theatrics and fun of messing with peoples heads :-) "Walking to the beat of a different drummer"? Most definitely....and he had his good days and bad days...but he's etched in my mind as a part of my past experiences as much as everyone else is. When you no longer see those you've come to expect to see, then don't, is when the reality sets in. I'm going to be shaking a lot more hands, with a whole new meaning, at this years Perkiomen Meet. Pepper. You knew Joe better than most. When the time is right please share some memories. If you don't want to post on the Exchange please choose a few email addresses and hit the keyboard. I'm going to combine your's and Dave's sayings regarding life...and repeat it to anyone who cares to listen: "Soldier on, and keep on moving". God Bless. ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- THE FOLLOWING WAS POSTED TO THE HIGHLANDS EXCHANGE NAME: Rob White EMAIL: rob-A-robsusedharleyparts.com DATE: Tue Apr 25 17:37:34 2017 SUBJECT: 45" Flathead Vic I just thought some of you would like to know Vick Northy "Flat is where it's at" passed away. Not sure of his age but I personally knew him since the early 80's. He lived in NJ and did most of the swap meets with his 45" parts. RIP Vic - Rob Vic Northey was Hummer Club Member #28 - he joined way back in 1980. Back then he was seriously into Hummers - some old timers might remember his "Hook A Hummer" game at one of the swap meets (Harmony?) But most people will remember Vic for his lifelong passion of Harley 45's. Beneath that rather strange exterior was a really nice guy. Dave |
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