Sir John Swinehart

[atc007]

If you didn't see the post, John is fighting cancer. I wanted to start this thread for all of you that have had dealings with him,met him,know him,Trikefested with him, whatever ! Pics would be awesome! I have never had the pleasure of shaking Johns hand and looking him in the eye. But he is a dear friend of mine.Pretty amazing what good a computer can do sometimes...The few times I attempted to publicly help anyone in need. John always had $100 in my Ppal before I had a chance to open it. With the offer of more,or parts to auction off to richen the pot.. We did this many many times quietly with no posts.His bottomless,tireless heart never fails to amaze me. I don't know where to even begin on the amazing parts he has made available to the 3 Wheel community. Not junk either. Amazing,great parts proudly made in the USA !

All of you trikefesters, let your buddies know to post up pics of the good times! It is the very least we can do for a Gentleman that has done SO so much for this community. Fight hard John,and don't forget to smile when you can ! Love ya Brother.

[ironchop]

I met/spoke to him at two Trikefests and he is as nice and overly accommodating in person as he is in the ether world.

I'm not a pic taker though so I have none of those to add.

I've never purchased anything from him but I'm interested in some number plates. I hadn't contacted him yet because I'm sure he's got alot going on and has no time for plastic stuff. When he feels better I'll throw my money at him.

I hold a special hatred for cancer going way back so praying for his recovery is a foregone conclusion for me

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[350for350]

I've bought from him in he past on Ebay. He may not have had the absolute cheapest price, but I immediately bought from him as soon as I saw who it was. I hope to get to meet him some day.

[99gsxr750]

I've only conversed with him through pm's here over some Tecate stuff (one of these days I'll get around to installing his flywheel). What a shame, it always seems to happen to the nicest people. He's a real asset to the 3 wheeling community and I wish him the best of luck.

Mike

[ditchmud]

John is simply put AWESOME! He’s helped me out so many times and I have enjoyed his company on many rides and events. Very humble person. I pray for him and his family. I missed my morning coffee at Trikefest this year without him.253483

[Shep1970]

Get well soon John, your a great guy/ please post when u get some energy back. I’m sure most of us are thinking of you every day about how you are doing. Missed talking with you at trikefest this yr, so I had to go bother howdy- he’s probably still wondering who that long haired guy was:p
You texted me this pic over a year ago it’s the only one I have. Hope its ok

Anything you need just say it253484

Shep

[Tri-Z 250]

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Let your LOVE Light Shine! Like your your tanks shine on me...Be Strong!

[90nut]

I first met him in 2006, he helped me with a 200x I had that was being a pita. He only lives 35 min or so from me, we have bought and sold things back and forth many many times. He's truly a great guy. Ducks this stuff always happens to the good guys.

[RamsesRibb]

Oh man I just saw this. I’ve had deals with John in the past and he was always gracious and is a great guy to have in the community. I wish him all the luck in the world.

[loshe191]

I have talked with John at trikefest since 2012 I'm sorry to hear about your cancer I have a couple of his number plates on our r,s hope you get to feeling better and beat this cancer stay strong definitely missed you at trikefest this year

[Dirtcrasher]

I've known John since roughly 1998 when we used the original 3WW board. It was him, Howdy, Tim sr, Mik6, Triz-jim and a few others.

He has always gone out of his way to help anyone, even strangers. His plastic and rubber skills are endless, he has made us many items which opened up doors that had been slammed shut for years.

He has always been there for many of us and I plan on being there for him if he needs any help during these difficult times.

We're praying for you John, I hope you can get thru this...

[Dimitris]

Ok guys, I have an idea. Let's make a donation for our friend John. Someone here try to open a donation card or something. I am not familiar how this can happen. Let's all suport our friend John to overpass his health issues!!

[jeswinehart]

please, no guys. I am being taken care of. anything changes i'll run it thru 007 ;) thank you

john

[86T3]

I don't remember when I met you John, just seems like i always knew you. I hope you know that you can ask us to help you out in any way, and we'll do the best we can. Be st wishes for a full recovery.

[thestud25]

I met John at TF11, my first year. John bandaged me up several times, always had coffee for me, and made sure I had a good breakfast when I went to hard the night before! John, I missed you this year at TF. You are a great dude.

[Dirtcrasher]

Bill, is there a go-fund-me page for him??

Whether he wants it or not, I'm sure he needs some help...

[thestud25]

There is not.

[ceaserthethird]

John, keep us posted if you run into financial problems we all can help!
Thank you for all you hard work and many custom parts.

Long live the 3 wheelers

Ceaser

[6spdls1z28]

I wish him the best. Good guy to deal with has helped me out a lot. Get well John

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[atc007]

The world,,,especially the 3 wheeler world. Lost a great, true,genuine man today. God Speed John :(

[fordnut79@hotma]

We love you man,,, and we will continue!

[badass70]

was a great friend and co worker RIP (ride in peace) John!:cry:

[Aulbaugh]

Very sad to hear John passed away. He will be missed in the community. RIP

[ClayW]

Very sad to hear this. Haven’t been on here in years. But John was a great friend. Prayers to his family. Will be missed by many.

Clay Whitman

[threewheelin-feelin]

wow very sad news...i just saw he was on 3ww tuesday night and sent him a pm about big red side covers...i didnt even see the post about him having cancer. we lose to many to cancer. i have got good advice from him in the past.

[MtPleasantMadmn]

My sympathy and prayers go out to his friends and family. I never got to meet him. But I saw alot of his top notch craftsmanship on the parts he was reproducing,and heard he was a great guy within the trike community.

[YTZ drew]

I never met John, but had talked with him about flywheels, and he encapsulated one for me just a couple months ago. I had no idea he had cancer. I'm sad to hear of his passing, and my prayers are with his friends and family. Rest in peace, John.

[6spdls1z28]

Man I just talked to him last week. Rip John. All the best to his family.

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[Dirtcrasher]

Oh my god.... It happened that fast!!??

Wow, I'm never going to see him again; Dammit, he was a good one!!

I'm at a loss for anymore words. I will miss you John, thank you for all the help and products you came up with!!

We will be using your legacy for decades to come.

DAMMIT I'M MAD!! RIP John.............................................. ... So very sory

[dirtwheels]

Like DC stated...it all happened too fast.

I never got to meet him in person but I've dealt with him many times over the past 10 years. Talked to him a month ago and wished him well on his battle with this evil disease that has taken too many in their prime. First and foremost before anything involving a 3-wheeler, as many on here already know and have stated, John as a person was one of the most generous and kind individuals on this planet. You just don't find people like him often.

Everyone thats been here, even a short while, knows the value of his contributions to this community as well as other groups involving 3-wheelers, parts reproduction and the like.
There are a lot of talented individuals on this site that do some amazing work and a lot of it can be attributed to John's pioneering ambitions. He provided the foundation and blueprint for the rest of us.

It's just hard to believe he is gone. Very upsetting.
RIP John.

[atc007]

He knew before TF he wouldn't see the leaves turn. He said he would fight it,but not at the expense of being a burden or drawing it out. And that he did. Hospice was called in 2 Sundays ago. This getting older stuff isn't real fun sometimes. I Literally can't believe his help is gone. He got such a kick out of helping others and doing his best to put a smile across a face. He was adomate to me that there would be no help gathered. He had things pretty squared away. . I tried. He didn't want it. Sorry to those that offered. His parts will continue to roam the countrside and race tracks of this Earth. Godspeed Brother.

[6spdls1z28]

I think we should all post pics of his work that is on our bikes.

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[muthey]

it is sad that we see another trike genius gone this year I am still mourning over the loss of Randy and now John is gone. I never got to meet him and only had a few dealings with him, but was amazed by many of his creations. I pray that we lose no more this year.