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Nick Wilson #1888168
08/09/15 06:06 PM
08/09/15 06:06 PM
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Cleveland Ohio
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RIP

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888170
08/09/15 06:08 PM
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Wow.

Prayers for the family.


Losing more and more every day.


Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: madscientist] #1888190
08/09/15 06:59 PM
08/09/15 06:59 PM
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South Lyon, Michigan
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Sorry to hear this. We lost another good guy. RIP Nick.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888210
08/09/15 07:24 PM
08/09/15 07:24 PM
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Ohio
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Unbelievable. Truly saddens me. RIP Nick, I will miss our conversations.

Jeff Day

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: jdfpam] #1888224
08/09/15 07:42 PM
08/09/15 07:42 PM
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Mt. Vernon, Ohio
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very very sorry to hear this, may you rest in peace.


Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: jdfpam] #1888225
08/09/15 07:43 PM
08/09/15 07:43 PM
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Bloomingdale , OH
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We lost a Good One . RIP Nick

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888252
08/09/15 08:29 PM
08/09/15 08:29 PM
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Super nice guy. RIP

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: super451b] #1888253
08/09/15 08:33 PM
08/09/15 08:33 PM
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Idabel,Oklahoma
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RIP Nick...Prayers to your family.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888257
08/09/15 08:40 PM
08/09/15 08:40 PM
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SoCal
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One of the good guys for sure!

Joey

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888276
08/09/15 09:20 PM
08/09/15 09:20 PM
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RIP

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888279
08/09/15 09:23 PM
08/09/15 09:23 PM
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N.E. Ohio
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I had not seen Nick in a few years since I moved down here, this sucks. Prayers for his family. RIP Nick

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888280
08/09/15 09:25 PM
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N.E. Ohio
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I had not seen Nick since I moved down here. Very sad. Prayers for his family. RIP Nick

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888282
08/09/15 09:27 PM
08/09/15 09:27 PM
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elyria, ohio
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i bought my road runner from nick 15 years ago. been friends for 30 years.
prayers to betsy and his family.
we'll miss you nick.
thank you for your friendship, dan


when i grow up i want to be just like sunroofgtx, god please don't let me grow up.
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888284
08/09/15 09:29 PM
08/09/15 09:29 PM
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wellington ohio
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Sad day for sure!

Sorry to read this.


unions....the folks who brought you the weekend!
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888288
08/09/15 09:31 PM
08/09/15 09:31 PM
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Mt Morris Michigan
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very sorry to hear this. many of my engine parts were bought from Nick. you'll be missed. RIP buddy.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888311
08/09/15 09:47 PM
08/09/15 09:47 PM
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COLUMBUS, OH
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So sad to hear this. Nick was a great man.

Prayers for the family.

Casey

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: Whompin_Wedge] #1888325
08/09/15 10:05 PM
08/09/15 10:05 PM
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USA
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I've known Nick over 30 years.

Was just there a few weeks ago trying to talk him out of a block he was saving for hemi dart he wanted to build someday.

He told me another couple of years and he was going to "retire" and work on all his cars.

We here were incredibly fortunate to have such a good guy and friend to do our machine work here locally.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: Whompin_Wedge] #1888326
08/09/15 10:05 PM
08/09/15 10:05 PM
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Mi.
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RIP Nick, top notch guy for sure. I got to know him just this year while he built me a killer 416 and I know he was looking to take it a little easier. Thoughts and Prayers to his whole family, he will be missed by a lot of people.


416 stroker from Nick at Compu-flow. 11.14 in full street trim. Seems like a new best every time out.
11.06 open headers----so far!!
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888330
08/09/15 10:10 PM
08/09/15 10:10 PM
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Pittsburgh PA
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So sad to hear this. I never met him but he had my old 64' Savoy which I heard was an animal. RIP Nick.


5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888336
08/09/15 10:12 PM
08/09/15 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted By 10secGTX
RIP


WOW, sorry to hear this and man life is a short and unpredictable journey...... angel


72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888362
08/09/15 10:33 PM
08/09/15 10:33 PM
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Texas
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Very sorry to hear this, RIP Nick, prayers sent to the family.

Steve

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888364
08/09/15 10:33 PM
08/09/15 10:33 PM
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ohio
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rest in peace Nick you will be missed

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888397
08/09/15 10:52 PM
08/09/15 10:52 PM
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Massillon, Ohio
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Met Nick in 2001. His son and mine played soccer in the yard while I talked w/Nick. Bought many things from him over the yrs. After my son died in 2011 Nick always asked how my wife and I were doing. He was a very caring and genuine person. I will miss him.
RIP Nick you will be missed by many.


Ok
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888406
08/09/15 10:55 PM
08/09/15 10:55 PM
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Ohio
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Sad to hear this...Nick was a good dude.

RIP

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: Gary Kubisch] #1888413
08/09/15 11:04 PM
08/09/15 11:04 PM
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PA.
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Never met him but I bought a set of T&D rockers for my 440-1 heads from him and we talked on the phone twice. One of the few guys that I never heard a bad word said about and that's tough in the business he was in. Nick, his Family, and Friends are in my thoughts and Prayers.


1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
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Livin and lovin life one day at a time




Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888446
08/09/15 11:23 PM
08/09/15 11:23 PM
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Aurora, Oh.
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RIP my friend angel


At a loss for words right now................

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888496
08/10/15 12:34 AM
08/10/15 12:34 AM
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Rittman Ohio
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To me Nick was everything that was RIGHT in this sport. Nick was a no BS engine guy and racer that would always help you with parts or service that would only make you go faster.
I have lost a friend that I have learned so much from for the past 30 plus years I have known him.

We will all miss your wheel standing Plymouth at Norwalk this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnn4gQysY0E
My favorite from Columbus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTdwZLrstPk
Gus, cheers my friend beer

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64 Plymouth Savoy
493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow
5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box
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Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888497
08/10/15 12:41 AM
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NY
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Spoke with Nick a couple months back. Great guy to deal with and very knowledgeable. My prayers to his family during this very difficult time.
RIP Nick

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: max_maniac] #1888509
08/10/15 01:02 AM
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angel

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: Beep Beep] #1888511
08/10/15 01:08 AM
08/10/15 01:08 AM
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Medina, OH
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It's hard to believe, I met Nick 22 years ago. He built me a 440 for my dart when I was pretty young. I'll never forget my Dad calling Nick and saying,"This engine isn't what we thought it would be." Nick was nervous and willing to help out in any way possible. My Dad then followed up with "No, that's not the problem. We're all afraid to drive it!" Since then Nick has built me two additional engines. We recently moved about 5 minutes from CompuFlow. I drove the Dart down just to show Nick it was finally running and street worthy. Still working the bugs out of the car, I was having cooling issues. He insisted he followed me to my house to make sure that I got home alright. Nick was my biggest cheerleader when it came to the car. He will be greatly missed by all. At the Chrylser Classic, he always had his customer appreciation meal. I don't think he knew how much we appreciated him. He was always willing to help out in any way possible. You will be missed Nick. Rest in Piece angel


72 Dart 500" low deck Indy SR heads. 10.40 @129 best so far
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: theraif] #1888512
08/10/15 01:09 AM
08/10/15 01:09 AM
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Balt. Md
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So sorry to hear of this. RIP my friend. angel Ron

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888515
08/10/15 01:13 AM
08/10/15 01:13 AM
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NW Pa.
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Very Sorry To Hear. We were all praying for him.



Rest in Peace Nick!

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888525
08/10/15 01:25 AM
08/10/15 01:25 AM
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Park Forest, IL
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RIP Nick.


"Everybody funny, now you funny too."
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888526
08/10/15 01:26 AM
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Nick.

Bring people the backwind in your passing.
You will be missed.
He had done some minor port and valve work on an early motor years back and was very helpful with answering all my concerns.
I know he worked closely with the JDay team in Ohio, another concerned family of Mopar racers.
Aside from that, he and his Son were very applied.

Rest your physical self, but your soul shall travel still.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888603
08/10/15 07:27 AM
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Condolences to his family.
R.I.P Mr.Wilson

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1888604
08/10/15 07:31 AM
08/10/15 07:31 AM
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OH.
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great guy gave good advice and very helpful going to be missed
RIP Nick

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 7074cuda] #1888605
08/10/15 08:11 AM
08/10/15 08:11 AM
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MI, usa
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Prayers for Nick and his family. I'll miss our conversations.
Doug

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: dvw] #1888609
08/10/15 08:47 AM
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Condolences to the family. angel


Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: tboomer] #1888636
08/10/15 10:21 AM
08/10/15 10:21 AM
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N.W. INDIANA
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RIP NICK I'll miss you and thought's go out to the family!

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888640
08/10/15 10:23 AM
08/10/15 10:23 AM
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Mt.Gilead, Ohio
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RIP Nick. My dealings were limited, but I had planned more in the future. The Mopar community lost a good one.


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1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96
1999 Dodge Dakota R/T RC
2015 Dodge Dart GT
2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888655
08/10/15 10:58 AM
08/10/15 10:58 AM
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Puttin' on the foil in Charles...
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Puttin' on the foil in Charles...
RIP Nick. He took time out of his day to discuss, in detail, how he would build a 400-based stroker for my Scamp. He knew I was on the fence with regard to keeping the car/building the engine vs. selling the car, but he still spent time discussing details, options, costs, etc... He didn't have to do that, but he did, and he was gracious about it. That's service that is hard to find these days. A true credit to the car community in general.


Earning every penny of that moderator paycheck.

DBAP

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- Oscar Gamble
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888692
08/10/15 12:14 PM
08/10/15 12:14 PM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
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Very sorry to hear this. Only spoke w/ him once when I bought my hemi headers from him...one heck of a nice guy to deal with.


CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888726
08/10/15 01:04 PM
08/10/15 01:04 PM
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Prospect, PA
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Very sad to hear this. Thought and prayers to his family

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: an8sec70cuda] #1888736
08/10/15 01:12 PM
08/10/15 01:12 PM
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Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
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Knowing Nick had health issues for a number of years I still can't believe he's gone frown

I first met Nick back in the 80's when he was buying valve seals from our family business and it didn't take long for us to become friends. Later I found out he used to own my Barracuda. Just this June Nick helped me out with modifying an intake valve for my motor and ordered some gaskets. I thanked him for his help and business at the time but wanted to give him a call to let him know everything was A-OK, the motor was back together and thank him again, guess I'll have to wait for that.

God speed Nick and prayers for his family & friends angel

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888811
08/10/15 03:05 PM
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Nick did my cylinder heads back in the late 90's my car ran great, I heard he had a heart attack and was in the hospital, how long was he in there before he passed away??

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888831
08/10/15 03:28 PM
08/10/15 03:28 PM
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Sorry to hear he passed.He was one of the real good guys.Rocky


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Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888841
08/10/15 03:37 PM
08/10/15 03:37 PM
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Las Vegas
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Sad to hear. RIP....


"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."

"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1888899
08/10/15 04:33 PM
08/10/15 04:33 PM
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Ohio
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If never met him and never heard anything but good things about him.

RIP

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889082
08/10/15 09:48 PM
08/10/15 09:48 PM
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Phila, PA
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Nick was truly one of the most genuine people I have ever met. No matter what was going on he would talk and answer questions or give advice. As a person he was great. As a business man he was the best. He always gave all options and explained his ideas. I will miss speaking to him. When I called the shop today and spoke with his son and received the news I was at a total loss for words. My you find peace and your family find closure with your loss. Your friend Joe from philly.


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Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889088
08/10/15 10:06 PM
08/10/15 10:06 PM
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cleveland, ohio
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Rest in Peace Nick. You were the best, and helped me out immensely. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilson family.Godspeed.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889102
08/10/15 10:24 PM
08/10/15 10:24 PM
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Cleveland Ohio
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Cleveland Ohio
I need to say more than just RIP, I met Nick when I was 19, he was always a busy man he worked for a landing gear company and worked on mopar engines for his friends and his competition. LoL...I bought a set of 915 heads from him and they exceeded all expectations. I could go on with many different stories. ..but I can say I am glad I got to know you and you did great things for your friends and family GODSPEED NICK and God Bless the Wilson the family

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889161
08/10/15 11:32 PM
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rip my friend my thoughts and prayers to the Wilson family

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889171
08/10/15 11:40 PM
08/10/15 11:40 PM
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Cleveland, OH
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Cleveland, OH

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: TWS] #1889197
08/11/15 12:06 AM
08/11/15 12:06 AM
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Medina, OH
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Thanks for posting that! I was looking in the local paper today and didn't see anything.


72 Dart 500" low deck Indy SR heads. 10.40 @129 best so far
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: dart440_72] #1889521
08/11/15 03:03 PM
08/11/15 03:03 PM
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Posts: 381
NW Indiana USA
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NW Indiana USA
Sorry to see you go so young Nick RIP ..... Keith

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889538
08/11/15 03:30 PM
08/11/15 03:30 PM
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Indiana
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Indiana
Great guy. Nick was always willing to help anyone and had a reputation that was second to none. You will be missed Nick Wilson. RIP

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1889998
08/12/15 01:07 AM
08/12/15 01:07 AM
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cleveland ohio
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Very sad ! He will be missed . He was a great engine builder , but more then that he was a great person !!!!

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: MartyQ] #1890150
08/12/15 11:19 AM
08/12/15 11:19 AM
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Scat City, USA
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Sad news. Been thinking of him the last couple of days, hoping for a recovery. His family and this hobby have lost a great one. What a genuine person. Thank, Nick!

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1890178
08/12/15 11:42 AM
08/12/15 11:42 AM
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Posts: 417
reynoldsburg,ohio
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RIP Nick was a great friend and a great man. Prayers to family during this hard time.


AA/NSS 65'Coronet "Whompin Wedge"
Pop & Son Performance 557" B-1 power
John Holt Chassis
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: SleeperBee] #1890269
08/12/15 02:31 PM
08/12/15 02:31 PM
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Val-haul-ass... eventually
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Originally Posted By SleeperBee
Sad news.

x2

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1890497
08/12/15 08:04 PM
08/12/15 08:04 PM
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Bridgeport, WV
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So sorry

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: Michael] #1895960
08/20/15 03:13 PM
08/20/15 03:13 PM
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RIP Nick. I talked to him a couple of months ago . . . I can't believe that he's gone. It makes you think how any day could be your last.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: Kevin Kowalski] #1895969
08/20/15 03:21 PM
08/20/15 03:21 PM
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Posts: 8,075
Mt Morris Michigan
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for sure. i still have his emails he sent a few weeks ago.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1895981
08/20/15 03:38 PM
08/20/15 03:38 PM
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So. Burlington, Vt.
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RIP Nick
I never met him but had the chance to exchange some ideas over the phone a
few times. He seemed like a real easy going guy, and I can easily
understand why he had such a loyal customer base. It's obvious from
all the posts that he will be missed by many.


68 Satellite, 383 with stock 906’s, 3550lbs, 11.18@123
Dealer for Comp Cams/Indy Heads
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1896037
08/20/15 05:35 PM
08/20/15 05:35 PM
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Cheswick, PA
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A true friend. I will miss him. Nick and I did business for 15 years. He was always there for me. Many a discussion was about family and how important that was. He will be missed by many.

Bob Spelic

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1896282
08/20/15 11:38 PM
08/20/15 11:38 PM
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Central Ohio, USA
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The world lost a good guy and will be a lesser place without him. Rest in peace Nick. You will be sorely missed. John

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1896297
08/21/15 12:00 AM
08/21/15 12:00 AM
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Fancy Farm Ky
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RIP Nick

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1896358
08/21/15 02:00 AM
08/21/15 02:00 AM
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Posts: 180
Ohio, United States
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I never got to meet Nick in person but we did talk on the phone, he was very helpful and seemed like a great guy. Our condolences to the family during this difficult time. The Mopar crowd lost another good one. May you rest in peace Nick angel

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1896404
08/21/15 09:52 AM
08/21/15 09:52 AM
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Iron Station, NC
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I am both saddened & stunned. Nick built the 520" engine in my SuperCar legal '68 Sport Fury. Met him at Carlisle a few years ago when I took delivery of that engine.

My thoughts are with his family.

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1897084
08/22/15 12:58 PM
08/22/15 12:58 PM
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Heaven
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RIP Nick.


"Any fool can know. The point is to understand"

- A. Einstein
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1897406
08/22/15 11:54 PM
08/22/15 11:54 PM
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Rittman Ohio
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I'm really gonna miss driving over to visit Nick on my day off just to drool over some of the engines in the build room/office. While there are other builders and cylinder head porters out there Nick was unique because he raced in the class that he built engines for.
His presence in the pits at Norwalk this year will be felt by everyone.
Gus


64 Plymouth Savoy
493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow
5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box
Dana 60
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1897739
08/23/15 03:54 PM
08/23/15 03:54 PM
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northeast ohio
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I didn't know Nick well,But I did know him for 28
years.In 1987 my brother was converting a 318 satellite
to 440 power and he bought most of the stuff from Nick.
At the time he lived in North Ridgeville and he had a barn
full of Mopar stuff. I remember being really Impressed
by this total Mopar freak. I'll miss him. RIP
Mike

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1898034
08/23/15 11:57 PM
08/23/15 11:57 PM
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Posts: 17,928
Akron, Ohio
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Sorry to hear this, I always enjoyed talking to Nick at Compuflow and at the track, always willing to stand there and share knowledge and explain stuff even though you could tell he was super busy. He will be missed.


1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1900098
08/27/15 12:18 AM
08/27/15 12:18 AM
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cleveland ohio
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cleveland ohio
Very sad time for us who knew Nick ! Going to really miss him !

Re: Nick Wilson [Re: 10secGTX] #1903890
09/01/15 12:15 PM
09/01/15 12:15 PM
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USA
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Very sorry to hear this.

Nick talked me into a set of Indy SRs heads way back when and saved me over $1000 when he could have just as easily took my money.

RIP

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