R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 12-23-2015, 03:04 PM

I just found out that Dawn (the owner of the project truck) passed away last year. She was actually laid to rest one year ago today 12/23/14.
A shame she didn't live to see her truck finished.

cypressbog · 12-23-2015, 04:12 PM

I don't think your post is being helpful. The other thread got locked as should this one.

**RenoKeene** · 12-23-2015, 04:22 PM

Just paying my respects to Dawn, nothing more.

***Liz*** · 12-23-2015, 04:26 PM

It is sad that she passed before the truck was finished. The details are being sorted and a resolution will be had. I do not see a reason to close this post, just as I see no reason to go on an unwarranted witch hunt. The other thread was closed so that we could figure out what is going on. I hate to see a long time member in good standing be presumed guilty when he has gone out of his way to be helpful. Let the admins do their job before anyone goes jumping on a hate bandwagon.

Our condolences are with Ms Martins family

MotorSeven · 01-01-2016, 01:05 PM

I wish y'all could have met her....a genuine warm and sweet woman. I have described her before as un-pretentious and I still think it's spot on. The loss of her husband 8 years ago devastated her & when talking to her about him you could actually feel waves of grief radiating from her. But when she talked about his truck, her eyes would brighten, her whole face took on a calm glow and her voice got stronger. I was involved in the build and I let her down, for that I will always regret and I am truly sorry.

**special-K** · 01-01-2016, 04:23 PM

Hey, at least you did help. Feel good about that. I would have loved to have help in some way and always felt bad about not being able. So sorry we didn't know earlier. May she rest in peace.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-01-2016, 06:20 PM

It's a sad confusing story . I offered to help put it back together early last year when I was living in Knoxville and my offer got turned down ?

NONHOG · 05-13-2016, 08:19 PM

Sad it never turned out like so many of us wanted. Lots of helpful people pitched in and that should not be forgotten. Hats off to the guys who spend time and money.
Any update? Even if its not a good ending it would be nice to know. The positive giving that this truck (and Dawn RIP) got will be what I remember.

dazza · 05-13-2016, 08:45 PM

I was following the idea/build from it's inception for a while and then had priorities that put my truck (and frequenting the forum) to a lower place on my list. When I returned I had never followed up as to the outcome and just saw this today. It doesn't sound too pleasant and I don't want to know, I just have a good memory about a lot of good people stepping up and helping another at a low spot in their life, and most of these people had never even met before. I tell people what I know of those events that took place and will continue to do so. It would be a shame to know the remaining family were subjected to any negativity in regards to such an inspirational event.

**72 Super** · 05-13-2016, 08:55 PM

So sorry to hear this. My condolences go out to her family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

Ray

12-23-2015, 03:04 PM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) I just found out that Dawn (the owner of the project truck) passed away last year. She was actually laid to rest one year ago today 12/23/14. A shame she didn't live to see her truck finished. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-23-2015, 04:12 PM	#2
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) I don't think your post is being helpful. The other thread got locked as should this one.

12-23-2015, 04:22 PM	#3
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,021	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) Just paying my respects to Dawn, nothing more. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-23-2015, 04:26 PM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,737	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) It is sad that she passed before the truck was finished. The details are being sorted and a resolution will be had. I do not see a reason to close this post, just as I see no reason to go on an unwarranted witch hunt. The other thread was closed so that we could figure out what is going on. I hate to see a long time member in good standing be presumed guilty when he has gone out of his way to be helpful. Let the admins do their job before anyone goes jumping on a hate bandwagon. Our condolences are with Ms Martins family

01-01-2016, 01:05 PM	#5
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) I wish y'all could have met her....a genuine warm and sweet woman. I have described her before as un-pretentious and I still think it's spot on. The loss of her husband 8 years ago devastated her & when talking to her about him you could actually feel waves of grief radiating from her. But when she talked about his truck, her eyes would brighten, her whole face took on a calm glow and her voice got stronger. I was involved in the build and I let her down, for that I will always regret and I am truly sorry.

01-01-2016, 04:23 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) Hey, at least you did help. Feel good about that. I would have loved to have help in some way and always felt bad about not being able. So sorry we didn't know earlier. May she rest in peace. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2016, 06:20 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) It's a sad confusing story . I offered to help put it back together early last year when I was living in Knoxville and my offer got turned down ?

05-13-2016, 08:19 PM	#8
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) Sad it never turned out like so many of us wanted. Lots of helpful people pitched in and that should not be forgotten. Hats off to the guys who spend time and money. Any update? Even if its not a good ending it would be nice to know. The positive giving that this truck (and Dawn RIP) got will be what I remember. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

05-13-2016, 08:45 PM	#9
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) I was following the idea/build from it's inception for a while and then had priorities that put my truck (and frequenting the forum) to a lower place on my list. When I returned I had never followed up as to the outcome and just saw this today. It doesn't sound too pleasant and I don't want to know, I just have a good memory about a lot of good people stepping up and helping another at a low spot in their life, and most of these people had never even met before. I tell people what I know of those events that took place and will continue to do so. It would be a shame to know the remaining family were subjected to any negativity in regards to such an inspirational event. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

05-13-2016, 08:55 PM	#10
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,682	Re: R.I.P. Dawn (Project Underhaulin) So sorry to hear this. My condolences go out to her family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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