Ol Deuce

[manbearpig]

For those of you who knew Ol Deuce (Randy Mead):


Bad news from Billings, Mt.

I’m fighting back tears as I write this. Friends, acquaintances, three wheeler community: please reach out to Randy Mead’s wife Barb and show your support for our mutual friend. Ol Deuce is not going to be with us much longer. One of the most interesting human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking to, nicer than anyone could imagine, faster than anyone in the three wheeler community (Bonneville legend), and built some of the most memorable trikes in our community (200x with Yamaha 175 motor with dg head, 86 200x “super X” and his fully suspended HPATC110 and he is responsible for the atc90/110 stem adapter for 200x forks). Please include him and his family in your prayers this evening

Thank you

[HairyJR]

God bless Randy and his family. Never met him in person but purchased his stem adapter and then found out his love of old Hot Rods. Spent many hours on the phone talking about his Hot Rod business and the many options I could do to mine. We are losing a wonderful person. Praying for Randy and Barb.

"HJ" 250946 :beer

[Bren_downe]

I've only had a few dealings with Randy but they were all very pleasent and professional. His builds are top notch. He is a true craftsman. Sending good thoughts to Randy and Barb.

[Jwheeler]

Randy and I have had a few dealings. He is a great person. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to Randy and his family.

[fabiodriven]

I've never dealt with him but he's always been a fantastic member of this forum. I wish he and Barb the best.

[El Camexican]

Very sad to hear this. Always enjoyed his posts, lots of knowledge and experience in his words.

[Aulbaugh]

Man that is sad to read. I too enjoyed his knowledge and his awesome attitude he shared with us. His picture in his signature on here(with him and his fleet) has always stuck in my head and always will. We're praying for them.

[Joseph Farrow]

So Sorry to Hear. Prayers are with Randy and his family.

[manbearpig]

Randy passed this evening.

Rest in peace brother.

God speed Ol Deuce

[86T3]

You could tell from his posts that he was a humble and genuine man. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences tri You guys who knew him and his family. Thanks for letting us know manbearpig.

[90guy]

Rest In Peace buddy!
You will Be missed by many!
Until we meet again!
God Speed Mr Randy!
:(:(:(

[atc300r]

Prayers for Randy and family.I had alot of contact with Randy on af.com.He helped me aquier some of my fooler parts from ebay.I traded him a Hondaline fairing for a Durablue plus six axle for my fooler quad.He always called me Donny and I called him Roy.Going to miss his contribution to the trike community. He was a great guy.Rest in Peace Roy.

[Joseph Farrow]

So Sad to Hear. He will forever be missed.

[Trike_crazy]

This is sad news to see after looking up his Super X build to use as a guide for my own build. I Had Randy on facebook and loved seeing his pictures he posted from back in the day. He was a great wealth of knowledge and genuinely good guy and will be missed.

[dirtwheels]

Wow. So sad to hear this. He will be missed in this community. RIP Ol Deuce.

[Jmoozy27]

Just hearing about this. Horrible news. Randy was a huge inspiration in every one of my builds. Great guy who never hesitated to assist me with advice. He will be missed. Heaven is a bit faster now and earth is slower. RIP Brother...

[manbearpig]

With the help of 3ww member Blue27 and his company Blueline Decals, I had a run o251488251488 of Randy’s “32 Ol Deuce” stickers made. Please send me an email at Proct103@cox.net if you are interested in a sticker. No charge for the stickers

-Paul

[Aulbaugh]

Very awesome thing to do! Email sent.

[muthey]

I want everyone to know the stem adapters are not gone with our Fallen Member Randy. He had me making them for him for quite a while and I will continue to do so. I just didn't sell them because that was his part and his design. They will still be available if needed and put in the parts store as well. I last saw him in September and had my concerns then as he wasn't out in his shop like he usually was when I came to visit. I do know that he spent quite a bit of time with his children and grand children this last year so I am positive that he was able to leave some very great memories that they will cherish for the rest of their lives of him. He was a great man and had a very creative mind. And his humor was top notch if a little dry sometimes. He will be in my mind every time I look at my Tri-Z which was purchased from him. Brandon

[sledcrazyinCT]

Sad news for sure. Randy helped many many folks with his time on Earth. He was on all the three wheeler sites. I remember reading about his hot rods and watching his builds on AF.
I wish some of his content from that site could be reposted as a tribute to Ol Duece here. Whether he was building old cars or trikes he put together some amazing rides. RIP Randy

[Jwheeler]

With the help of 3ww member Blue27 and his company Blueline Decals, I had a run o251488251488 of Randy’s “32 Ol Deuce” stickers made. Please send me an email at Proct103@cox.net if you are interested in a sticker. No charge for the stickers

-Paul

Good morning Paul, E-mail sent. R.I.P. Randy !

[redsox]

Terrible news. Good guy. Made some very nice stuff. Very sad to hear.

[RapidRick]

Just heard, Very sad.

[schlepp29]

I'm extremely sorry to hear this.