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Expert Posts: 3156 Location: NY & VT | Sadly, Leo Dickson of Phoenix AZ died in his sleep last week, his widow called to inform me yesterday. Leo was a very nice gentleman, a retired over-the-road trucker who in his retirement carefully transported vintage cars one-at-a-time behind his Dodge pickup for many of us, including Bo Malefors in Phoenix, many cars from John "Big M's place in CA, and others of us. I believe he was around 84, and still actively working. Leo hauled at least 6 cars and a motorcycle for me from AZ, CA, NM, SC, VT, and more. He was also the owner of a '56 Olds 88 that he'd he owned since new, and a very knowledgeable car guy. Sometimes when he knew of a particularly nice car for sale he'd call and let me know about it. He was always very dependable, super reasonable in what he charged for his good work, and a true credit to an important part of our hobby that can sometimes be very disappointing to deal with. RIP Leo. | ||
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Location: Parts Unknown | I believe John said it was Leo that hauled my Plaza out of the desert and up to John's place while I was deployed. Never met him, but the way John described his style, sounds like my kind of guy. I hope I make 84 in good health and active. | ||
arizona mopar gold |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 509 Location: Whetstone, Arizona | It was sad news to hear of Leo's passing....He was a truly great guy, Honest as the day is long!...He treated everyone's cars with kid gloves like they were his own...he transported 6 of my cars from Sierra Vista AZ to Bo's business in Phoenix AZ and back again, and also picked up a 58 Dodge wagon from Montana for me...i'd been in contact with Leo almost daily, as i worked for Bo for about a year, Leo was planning to pick up my 57 D500 from upstate NY this month(April), he'd just been to CA to pick up a windshield for me for my 58 2dr HT (the day before he passed)...I know he had some serious health issues, he'd told me..."John I just want to keep on working(driving) untill i drop"...he loved to drive all over the country!!..I'm happy he passed in his sleep and didn't suffer a slow death (he had bone cancer)....RIP Leo!, You will be missed by many. Edited by arizona mopar gold 2018-04-05 2:17 AM | ||
SavoyPlaza |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1172 Location: Georgia | Leo was a fine man, I am fortunate that I knew him. He will be missed! Pete | ||
mstrug |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 6552 Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) | He was a great man. He even chose to unload my car in the rain, a Texas Thunderstorm style rain, and he was so happy to do it. He will be missed. Love and prayers to his family. | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7819 Location: Williams California | So sad to read this. I've known Leo for years, he personally picked up and delivered cars here at least fifty times, so I got to know him pretty well. I knew him before when he sold taillights at the Turlock swap meet, always willing to give a good deal. He was always up to a challenge, he would go the extra mile, where most haulers would fail. Resty in peace, my friend, you were the real deal. ---John | ||
oldwood |
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Expert Posts: 2905 Location: little rock, AR | He stayed at my home. I can't remember what car he hauled out of here. RIP Leo | ||
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