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    Re: Guy Croft

    Very sad news.
    Spent many hours talking about porting gas flows and valve to piston shadows.
    Will miss him, one of the old school.
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    Re: Guy Croft

    Yes,very sad news.
    Bought many parts from him over the years and chatted to him many times on the phone.
    He even worked at DK Eng for a 'very' brief period 20 odd years ago.
    First time I actually met him was at Phils last year.
    Will be sadly missed in the car community.

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    Re: Guy Croft

    I met him at Phil’s last year, he asked me if my twincam was a real one (ie one his engines) yes it is I replied. He then enquired if I would take Gloria for a drive in my car which I did.

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    Re: Guy Croft

    Never met him, but chatted to him on the 'phone about the Beta Volumex engine.
    He was very helpful, a lovely man.
    A great loss.
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    Re: Guy Croft

    That is really sad news , what a loss to everyone, a top bloke. I also had the pleasure of meeting him at Phil's, Guys enthusiasm and love for the Lampredi was super obvious to say the least

    It was a real treat to follow one of his recent builds in September on our Beta day, what an engine!!!
    I will treat my Lampredi with due respect on my 'commute' tomorrow.

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    Re: Guy Croft

    Guy built my 8V engine. He helped me with so much of the set up. Visits to Guy's workshop were always a pleasure. It was good to have known him.

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    Re: Guy Croft

    I also had quite a lot of dealings with Guy, but only through faxes and email. He helped me a lot with engine tuning over the years with advice and supply of parts, for a number of twin cam cars. I've got his books and DVD's. He was very talented, a real loss to the community.
    Last edited by Fingers; 13-11-2020 at 08:47.
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