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Anyone heard from "Slodave" lately?
As the subject states, has anyone been in contact with "Slodave" (Dave Mason) lately?
I have been away from PPOT for a while and returned to find some of the old members either missing or vanished and Dave was one of these. Yesterday was his Birthday and I sent him a text message and for the 3rd year in a row received no reply. Hoping that something has not happened to him and thought I would check here. Pelican is showing that his last post was in March of 2020... TIA! https://forums.pelicanparts.com/members/32130.html
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2021 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB |
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02-09-2026, 08:35 AM
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This is his last post...
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From memory he seemed like a decent person. If you manage to contact him ask him to come back to the board.
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02-09-2026, 08:44 AM
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He's been busy....
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02-09-2026, 09:08 AM
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Steve, sadly thats not the same Dave Mason, but good try!!
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2021 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB |
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02-09-2026, 09:25 AM
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As none of my text messages have bounced am guessing that they are going through but he has turned away from the old Porsche group these days.
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2021 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB |
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02-09-2026, 09:26 AM
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I haven't heard from him in awhile. Maybe Alarick (Noah930) has.
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02-09-2026, 09:31 AM
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I got to meet him at the Porsche Parade in 2023 in Palm Springs. I bought one of his shift knobs long before, and it is now installed.
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02-09-2026, 11:18 AM
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 He woodworking skills didn't suck, and Dave always seemed like a good dude here too... |
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02-09-2026, 12:08 PM
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2021 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB |
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02-09-2026, 02:47 PM
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Did you get the memo?
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I also bought one of his shift knobs, good dude.
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02-09-2026, 02:49 PM
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Yea, my factory installed shift knob was virtually welded in place. I had to totally remove the shifter from the center console, and put the entire shifter in my vice, and use a air hammer to just break it apart.
 Even once the knob was destroyed, the sleeve would not come off without a a lot of effort. I had tried all the tricks to get it off before while bolted to the floor. It was not going to come off. I was refurbishing the leather shift gator and the knob had to come off.  The first photo shows the wear on the leather boot. The second photo shows the repaired boot. "While I was in there" of course I replace the shifter bushings and it does shift better and look better with his knob in place.
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02-09-2026, 02:58 PM
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I met Dave a long time ago at a Big Bear run. Might have seen him at Bob's Big Boy Friday cruise night in his red Targa when I hosted Grady Clay taking him there. That was so long ago I can't remember for sure, but that image sticks.
Dave always had long, straight blond hair. Really long. I bet I might not recognize him today. Last I knew he was still making knobs for Singer. If you're lurking, Dave, how ya doin'? |
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02-10-2026, 08:41 AM
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He's probably just fine. A LOT of guys have abandoned this forum over the years. Some are even missed!
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02-10-2026, 10:21 AM
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all the ones worth anything anyway
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02-11-2026, 05:00 AM
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I love my Island valve gauge and my Slodave knob.
Folks come and go.... Tabs, where art thou?
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02-11-2026, 05:25 AM
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It’s interesting to see how many people from the past have left this site whenever a bot revives an old thread and you click on some of the earlier contributors names.
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02-11-2026, 05:40 AM
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