Mr. Lingenfelter passed away - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

miket · 12-26-2003, 03:05 PM

http://www.lingenfelter.com/jlstat2.asp

http://www.lingenfelter.com/home.asp

Injected68LS1 · 12-26-2003, 03:22 PM

It's a sad day.

**Stocker** · 12-26-2003, 03:46 PM

I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Over the years I have enjoyed many articles about his performance-enhanced vehicles.

dinnut · 12-26-2003, 03:50 PM

very sad to hear about his death. did he die on christmas?

**old Rusty C10** · 12-26-2003, 04:55 PM

yes he did die on christmas and from what i heard he had been sick for a while.

stepside454 · 12-26-2003, 05:04 PM

RIP John

Crank · 12-26-2003, 05:13 PM

A sad day indeed. Wish we'd stop losing these great men that actually made our industry better instead of just cheaper.
Brandon

Injected68LS1 · 12-26-2003, 05:25 PM

He was actually in a coma for the last year on life support. It's too bad.

Here's a quote from NHRA sport compact's site, "Lingenfelter needed to accomplish the same feat as Cruz to unseat Downing and appeared capable of doing that after a last-ditch 6.99 shot him from outside the field to No. 1, which also earned him the first-round bye. Lingenfelter had a strong launch, but, in a precursor of what was to come, got loose and had to lift.

A round later, facing Simrock, Lingenfelter's Cavalier got loose again and he appeared twice to save it and try to stay ahead of Simrock, whom he did not realize already had clicked off his machine with hard tire shake. Lingenfelter crossed the centerline just before the finish line, smashing hard into the guardwall of Simrock's lane and riding the wall down to the end of the track, apparently under full power with the unconscious Lingenfelter's foot resting on the accelerator.

For all intents and purposes, Lingenfelter's championship bid had ended the moment his car lost traction at midtrack as he would have had to run at least a 6.98 to get the backup to break George Ioannou's 6.93 record, but his loss locked up the title for Downing, though, in most people's minds, Downing's strong mid-to-late-season charge had made him a lock before the event ever began. "

Here's the link. http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002/events/race10/

Here's a picture of his car: http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002...s/photo19.html

Here's a bio: http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002...genfelter.html

Another: http://www.sumitraceing.com/motorspo..._02ling_up.htm

It's rumored that he never recovered because a paramedic gave him the wrong treatment at the track.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-26-2003, 05:47 PM

Sad to hear the passing of a ledgend

smokekiki · 12-26-2003, 05:49 PM

His coma was caused in the hospital when he was giving medication before an operation.Read this article http://www.c5registry.com/Members/press/john_L.htm

go-fast69 · 12-26-2003, 07:26 PM

very sad day.

SCOTI · 12-26-2003, 08:49 PM

It is a very sad day indeed. I loved reading anything about what he was developing, testing, tuning, or racing. The hot rodding world has lost a true genius.

Truck Hippy · 12-26-2003, 09:26 PM

Man, That guy could make a popcicle stick run 9's in the 1/4. Goodbye John. Wes.

GMan69 · 12-27-2003, 12:28 AM

His was the first book I read about small block Chevy engines. He wrote it so that a newbie like me could understand it and learn a lot at the same time. He was not stuck in the past, but he didn't forget it either. He embraced the latest in design and technology, but he was innovative with the old stuff too. We'll all miss him.

Smooth68 · 12-27-2003, 01:59 AM

Great automotive man - he will be missed!

djracer · 12-27-2003, 02:07 AM

I can't believe I didn't know he was in even sick! He was an inspiration to all Gm folks He will be Greatly missed!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alexis · 12-27-2003, 03:13 AM

leadfoot067 · 12-27-2003, 03:25 AM

..oh what a sad thing....i always thought of him as sorta like one of the performance gods.....he stands right next to old smokey in my book of great reading...the performance world has lost another great one

12-26-2003, 03:05 PM	#1
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Mr. Lingenfelter passed away http://www.lingenfelter.com/jlstat2.asp http://www.lingenfelter.com/home.asp __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

12-26-2003, 03:22 PM	#2
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	It's a sad day. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-26-2003, 03:46 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,593	I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Over the years I have enjoyed many articles about his performance-enhanced vehicles. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

12-26-2003, 03:50 PM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	very sad to hear about his death. did he die on christmas? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-26-2003, 04:55 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	yes he did die on christmas and from what i heard he had been sick for a while. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-26-2003, 05:04 PM	#6
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	RIP John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

12-26-2003, 05:13 PM	#7
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	A sad day indeed. Wish we'd stop losing these great men that actually made our industry better instead of just cheaper. Brandon

12-26-2003, 05:25 PM	#8
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	He was actually in a coma for the last year on life support. It's too bad. Here's a quote from NHRA sport compact's site, "Lingenfelter needed to accomplish the same feat as Cruz to unseat Downing and appeared capable of doing that after a last-ditch 6.99 shot him from outside the field to No. 1, which also earned him the first-round bye. Lingenfelter had a strong launch, but, in a precursor of what was to come, got loose and had to lift. A round later, facing Simrock, Lingenfelter's Cavalier got loose again and he appeared twice to save it and try to stay ahead of Simrock, whom he did not realize already had clicked off his machine with hard tire shake. Lingenfelter crossed the centerline just before the finish line, smashing hard into the guardwall of Simrock's lane and riding the wall down to the end of the track, apparently under full power with the unconscious Lingenfelter's foot resting on the accelerator. For all intents and purposes, Lingenfelter's championship bid had ended the moment his car lost traction at midtrack as he would have had to run at least a 6.98 to get the backup to break George Ioannou's 6.93 record, but his loss locked up the title for Downing, though, in most people's minds, Downing's strong mid-to-late-season charge had made him a lock before the event ever began. " Here's the link. http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002/events/race10/ Here's a picture of his car: http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002...s/photo19.html Here's a bio: http://www.nhrasportcompact.com/2002...genfelter.html Another: http://www.sumitraceing.com/motorspo..._02ling_up.htm It's rumored that he never recovered because a paramedic gave him the wrong treatment at the track. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-26-2003, 05:47 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Sad to hear the passing of a ledgend __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-26-2003, 05:49 PM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	His coma was caused in the hospital when he was giving medication before an operation.Read this article http://www.c5registry.com/Members/press/john_L.htm __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

12-26-2003, 07:26 PM	#11
go-fast69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Platte, NE Posts: 50	very sad day. __________________ 69 swb GMC, 402 BB, 3:73 posi, 3" exhaust, forever a work in progress

12-26-2003, 08:49 PM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	It is a very sad day indeed. I loved reading anything about what he was developing, testing, tuning, or racing. The hot rodding world has lost a true genius. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-26-2003, 09:26 PM	#13
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	Man, That guy could make a popcicle stick run 9's in the 1/4. Goodbye John. Wes.

12-27-2003, 12:28 AM	#14
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	His was the first book I read about small block Chevy engines. He wrote it so that a newbie like me could understand it and learn a lot at the same time. He was not stuck in the past, but he didn't forget it either. He embraced the latest in design and technology, but he was innovative with the old stuff too. We'll all miss him. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

12-27-2003, 01:59 AM	#15
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Great automotive man - he will be missed! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab



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12-27-2003, 02:07 AM	#16
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	I can't believe I didn't know he was in even sick! He was an inspiration to all Gm folks He will be Greatly missed!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

12-27-2003, 03:13 AM	#17
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12-27-2003, 03:25 AM	#18
leadfoot067 horsepower junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: graham, washington Posts: 326	..oh what a sad thing....i always thought of him as sorta like one of the performance gods.....he stands right next to old smokey in my book of great reading...the performance world has lost another great one __________________ 67 short wide box,350/700r4/3.73posi 71 olds cutlass "S" mom bought new..12.30s@113MPH

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