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Okay, thanks.

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Midlana book: Build this mid-engine Locost!, http://midlana.com/stuff/book/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/

Lonnie's neighbor phoned me today with some very sad news that stunned me.

Lonnie had a massive heart attack Feb 24, he did not make it.

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

Thanks for sharing. That's super sad. We had never met or even spoke with each other, but in the back of mind, I was always planning on driving the few hours down the coast see him when I finish my 7 sometime in the next five years.

Damn, that hits hard. I met Lonnie once back when I had Midlana at the Del Mar Hot Rod show, he came up and introduced himself. Just... damn... I sent him a heartfelt letter after his wife passing away, and another after his dog passed. I wonder what'll become of his car project, as I don't recall him speaking of kids.

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Midlana book: Build this mid-engine Locost!, http://midlana.com/stuff/book/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/

Thank you Perry, I’m very sorry to hear this sad news. Lonnie will be missed, I’ve been following Lonnie’s progress for some time.
-Eric

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MGiata current build here: https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mga-forum.2 ... n.3898051/

Thank you Perry. I never met Lonnie in person but would have been honored to.

Though he never got to drive his car I know how much he enjoyed the process of designing and building, and not least, how much he loved this community.

God speed to you Lonnie. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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Peace, Ron

Sad news indeed. I've been a fan of Lonnie's Build Log and we've been commenting on each other's builds for well...years...
Dang! He will indeed be missed!

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Cheers, Tom

My Car9 build: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14613
"It's the construction of the car-the sheer lunacy and joy of making diverse parts come together and work as one-that counts."
Ultima Spyder, Northstar 4.0, Porsche G50/52

Really sad to hear that news, but glad to know the situation. I sure will miss his posts, and am absolutely gutted as he was getting so close to finishing.

If anyone is interested or knows someone thats interested in Lonnie's Super 7 project PM me your contact info and I will forward it to Lonnies neighbor.

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

Very sorry to hear, but thanks for the update Perry

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1975 MG Midget
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=24382
13B Powered Rotus Geauxkart
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=20899

That is actually heartbreaking news. He had seemed to recently gotten back to a normal life after several hard knocks. Will miss seeing his progress on the car. And always his gentlemanly way of posts.

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Thom

Does he have family that his property will go to?

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Midlana book: Build this mid-engine Locost!, http://midlana.com/stuff/book/
Kimini book: Designing mid-engine cars using FWD drivetrains
Both available from https://www.lulu.com/

So sad to hear that. He will be missed, for certain. Thanks for sharing the bad news.

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Chuck.

“Any suspension will work if you don’t let it.” - Colin Chapman

Visit my ongoing MGB Rustoration log: over HERE

Or my Wankel powered Locost log : over HERE

And don't forget my Cushman Truckster resto Locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17766

Yes, it is very said. I had a feeling that something is off, since he did not post for quite a few days.
I was hoping to meet up with him, when both of us would have finished our cars.
I'm wondering about that myself, if he has anybody to take care of the house, car, etc. Why the neighbor answers?

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Tibor


'20 Alfa Romeo Stelvio daily
Locost/442E in progress

Hi all,

My name is Josh and I am one of Lonnie's neighbors. I see you all have been notified of Lonnie's passing.
Unfortunately, no surviving family is interested in his amazing Locost project (only an older sister, no kids). We would love for someone with the same passion to take over the project to its conclusion. The project is extremely organized and documented with detail account of almost every step completed or still left to do. Lonnie left behind a complete road map to completion.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Josh.
josh@teamjacobs.com