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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3123852
02/22/23 10:45 PM
02/22/23 10:45 PM
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Dunnellon, FL
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My condolences. Rest in Peace Mr P Body.


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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3123956
02/23/23 12:44 PM
02/23/23 12:44 PM
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U.S.S.A.
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So sorry for your loss Lauren , Mike was a great guy from all I have read from him here over the many years he has been a member.

RIP Mr. P-Body angel


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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: JohnRR] #3123992
02/23/23 02:22 PM
02/23/23 02:22 PM
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western pennsylvania
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I am sort of at a loss for words. Mike was such a help to me on my first R3 project. I had a lot of respect for him. He will truly be missed. Condolences and prayers for you and your Family. Randy

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: b1dartsport] #3124027
02/23/23 04:04 PM
02/23/23 04:04 PM
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Keymar, MD
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Sorry for you loss. Mike had a wealth of knowledge and was always willing to help. I enjoyed reading his post and learning.

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: DusterKid] #3124124
02/23/23 09:50 PM
02/23/23 09:50 PM
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MICHIGAN
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I've very sorry to hear this. My condolences. angel

A quick story if I could. I didn't have a ton of interaction with Mike via the forum, as I'm not a racer. Over a couple of decades of hanging out here, I certainly read more than a few of his posts. But we had no direct interaction really.

Rolling the clock back a couple of decades, when Gary Davis was still with us, and a core group of Detroit area members would get together socially on a fairly regular basis. One summer, we planned a Detroit area Moparts members get-together at Stony Creek. I was quite excited about it, and got Tom's permission to have this banner made for the event. Food prepared, coolers filled, ready for a great day, and it did nothing but pour down rain overnight and into the morning, with just the occasional break long enough to keep a glimmer of hope alive that we might still have some members show up. With great optimism, I headed to Stony, and staked out our spot.

No one was there. But Mike showed up. It became clear no one else was coming (and didn't). But you know what....Mike stayed there with me for maybe 30 minutes, under an easy up, with sporadic rain, talking Mopars, work, families and hobbies.

Mike could have turned around as soon as he entered the empty parking lot, and never gotten out of his car. Instead he spent a half an hour with a total stranger in the rain. I always appreciated that more than he probably ever knew.

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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: DynoDave] #3124143
02/23/23 11:40 PM
02/23/23 11:40 PM
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Arizona
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Sorry to hear of Mike's passing.


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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: Chucklehead] #3124146
02/23/23 11:53 PM
02/23/23 11:53 PM
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Rogue River, OR
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Mr P was a VERY talented individual. He wss always a fun guy to learn from and very generous in sharing his vast knowledge. RIP Mr. Raff and sincere condolences to his family and friends.



Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3124153
02/24/23 12:50 AM
02/24/23 12:50 AM
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Cumberland, MD
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So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers! RIP angel

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3124232
02/24/23 01:57 PM
02/24/23 01:57 PM
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Romeo MI
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Rest assured, I (Lauren, his wife) have been checking back periodically to see all your posts and reading your memories. I'm so happy he's being remembered with such love and respect.
Thank you again for all of your condolences.
Lauren Rafferty
boogie <In memory of my man.

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3124257
02/24/23 03:24 PM
02/24/23 03:24 PM
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north of coder
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one of the [many] tips and ideas i "stole" from Mr. P. was the deal of cutting header flanges between the tubes and opening up the bolt holes a drill size or two.
this allowed even the thinnest of flanges to seal and have the seal last.
thank you Mr. P. Body ! may you Rest In Peace............

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: moparx] #3124291
02/24/23 04:43 PM
02/24/23 04:43 PM
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Houston, Texas
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So sad to lose another of the good guys. He will be missed.

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: TheOtherDodge] #3124296
02/24/23 05:22 PM
02/24/23 05:22 PM
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Apollo, PA.
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angel You have my deepest sympathy.

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3124442
02/25/23 09:26 AM
02/25/23 09:26 AM
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Mt. Eden Ky.
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I have enjoyed reading and learning from MIke's posts here for years.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
RIP Mr. P-Body. angel


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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3124461
02/25/23 11:08 AM
02/25/23 11:08 AM
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Sth.IL
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In our prayers!

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: dare_dude] #3124514
02/25/23 01:53 PM
02/25/23 01:53 PM
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Lubbock,TX
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RIP sir ! thanks for your contributions. Thoughts and prayers !

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3124998
02/27/23 12:16 PM
02/27/23 12:16 PM
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Sidney Ohio
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very sorry to see this, my deepest condolences to all Mike's loved ones


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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: theraif] #3125430
02/28/23 09:00 PM
02/28/23 09:00 PM
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San Jose,CA
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Sorry to hear that he’s no longer with us. He was a great person here on the forum and many would say one of the best persons of you ever met him in person. A huge loss to our community, but glad he was a part of it. Prayers to you and the family on his passing.

Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: migsBIG] #3126420
03/04/23 12:06 PM
03/04/23 12:06 PM
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Oakville, Wa
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Sad to hear this. I enjoyed following his projects. Rest in peace sir!!


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Re: Mr P-Body Mike Rafferty [Re: MR_P_BODY] #3126813
03/05/23 08:14 PM
03/05/23 08:14 PM
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My condolences, I spoke with him once at a race. He was a smart man interested in helping others. I hope everyone in your circle can find peace.
Jeff

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