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11-08-2013, 04:59 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bono,
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Cobra Make, Engine: S C Motorcars
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rpatton3 passed away
Russell Patton passed way Thursday Morning. I don't have any details except that it was unexpected. I only met him once, but found him to be an upstanding guy. Wish he could have had many more years with his Backdraft.
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11-08-2013, 05:04 PM
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That is terrible news. I thought I just saw posts from him earlier today or yesterday the latest.
A nice man who asked me several questions by PM and appreciated any help I could supply.
My sincere and saddest wishes to his family.
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11-08-2013, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1185, VMS 427r
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That is terrible. In my short participation on this forum, I saw how active he has been - asking questions and contributing. I found him inspirational and humbling as I believe he was in a wheelchair, in his 60s and living the dream of being a Cobra driver. God bless and condolences to his family.
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11-08-2013, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bono,
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Cobra Make, Engine: S C Motorcars
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Yes, he was asking about a jack just a couple of days ago.
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11-08-2013, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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11-08-2013, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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I'm shocked and sorry to hear that. I had several PM exchanges with him last week on some questions about lead hammers, jacks and wheel well undercoating. Seemed like a nice guy.
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11-08-2013, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Lester
This is shocking. Russell was a wonder to know. Never got to meet him in person but he made quite an impression through years of phone calls and emails. Please let us know details/arrangements.
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11-08-2013, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bono,
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Cobra Make, Engine: S C Motorcars
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He was Craighead County Treasurer in Arkansas from 1989 to 2008. Our local paper did a front page story on him today, but didn't mention the cause of death.
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11-08-2013, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: No city...only 118 residents in Manter,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Auto Works body, Ron Godell Racecars chassis, 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 HO (converted to carb), W/C T-5, 3.73's in a Ford 9" Traction-Loc.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
A nice man who asked me several questions by PM and appreciated any help I could supply.
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And willing to be of help, also. We had a few PM exchanges regarding clutch adaptations for people who could not use a pedal system. He was very knowledgable and IIRC said he had served on a commission (don't know if it was state or not...been a long time) for individuals with handicaps.
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Originally Posted by Widows Son
I found him inspirational and humbling as I believe he was in a wheelchair, in his 60s and living the dream of being a Cobra driver.
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His wife would drive him about...no way for him to operate the clutch... 
He sure enjoyed the friends he had made on the forum, though, mentioned it a few times. I'll join in and extend my sincere sympathies to those who knew and loved him...he was a gracious gentleman and will be sorely missed...
Cheers to Russell!!
Dugly 
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11-08-2013, 11:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Mena,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #1226
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R.I.P
Horrible news. Seemed like a great person. Prayers to his family.
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11-09-2013, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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RIP Russell, sad news indeed. Sincerest condolences to his missus. He got great enjoyment from his Cobra even from the passengers side. I'm so glad they had that to enjoy to the end.
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11-09-2013, 06:47 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Castalia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: EM cobra, 450 inch sbc running a best ET of 9.14..so far..ALL MOTOR...approx 800 horse.............ERA with 482 FE..All Aluminum Engine
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RIP Russell....
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11-09-2013, 07:16 AM
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11-09-2013, 07:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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11-09-2013, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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What a shame. He'll be missed.
RIP, Russell
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11-09-2013, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Tampa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #997, Roush 427SR+TW
Posts: 163
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RIP Russell. I've only been on here a short while and he made myself and many others feel welcome.
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11-09-2013, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Saratoga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft RT3 #1133, Ford Racing 306
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As a fellow Backdraft owner, I enjoyed reading the posts of Russell Patton III. After learning about his life and accomplishments, which are an inspiration, I feel lucky to have become acquainted with him through Club Cobra.
Richard
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