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The passing of a Pinzer
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:17 pm
by David Dunn
On a sad note, I must post the passing of a long time Pinzer, Erik Purdom.
Older Pinz owners will remember Erik for the Red Bull RTPT trucks, and the Mozo 1 (710K) and Mozo 2 (712M).
Erik was the first Pinz owner I met, and I will remember him as a friend and an innovator of many of the upgrades Pinz owners take for granted today.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
My condolances
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:31 pm
by ABSOLUTSECURITY
My condolances to his friends and family! Sorry to hear that Dave!
Let me know if you need anything!!
G
R I P
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:14 pm
by Kirby
I have several pictures of the Red Bull Pinz.... Never met the man, but I am sure he will be missed by many.... RIP
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:48 pm
by Erik712m
My condolence, sad to here about. to such a young and gifted guy
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 6:03 pm
by Profpinz
As mentioned on the Yahoo Forum Dave, I remember Erik from the very earliest days of Pinny's in the US......
We had a number of interesting and informative "chats" back then!
Sorry to hear of his passing!
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:34 am
by Jerbearyukon
I am always sad to hear of anyones passing. My condolenses.
I try to live my life for every minute just for that reason...you just never know
Jer Bear
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:44 pm
by pdxdave
Wow, what a huge loss to the world of pinzgauers and the people who love them.As said, Eric was also involved in the build-up of the Mozo Pinzies. While negotiating on Mozo2 I had a chance to see the craftsmanship he poured over both of these trucks and as a result devoloped a great respect for Eric and his love of these trucks.
R.I.P. Eric
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:23 pm
by Erik712m
Does any one know were all his pinzgauers went he had four didn't he. Two mozo's, one 710m, and a 712m? Allways thought the 710k with the cartoon guy on was really nice
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:25 pm
by Jim LaGuardia
I'm sure his trucks will be passed onto his family. I have not heard when there will be a service yet. Erik will be sadly missed.
He's off roading in heaven now.
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:52 pm
by pdxdave
Mozo2 is living here in Portland and the last time I checked had not found a home.
I hate to ask, but how old was Eric and what was the cause of death?
Dave
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:05 pm
by Erik712m
http://www.columbian.com/obituaries/vie ... ?obit=7849 Jim the only reason I asked was almost all pictures and web sites from past owners are gone now.
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:28 pm
by andy
Born in 1966! Man, I feel like I'm living on borrowed time. What a shame for him and his family.
Andy