RIP Greg Gessler

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  1. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    I just looked it up. 61 years old. So sad:(
     
    Smartin, Jul 23, 2022
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  2. staged67gspwr

    staged67gspwr "The Black Widow"

    Wow im very shocked and saddened by this may god rest his soul
     
    staged67gspwr, Jul 23, 2022
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  3. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Very sorry to hear this. He was a great guy.
     
    BYoung, Jul 23, 2022
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  4. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    I’ve known of him for years as he rose to be the F.A.S.T. top dog in his ‘72 GS, but didn’t really get to know him until this year when he joined us in BSA and hung out with us. Really sad to hear; such a nice guy and a true legend in our Buick world.
    Patrick
     
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    pbr400, Jul 23, 2022
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  5. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Oh no. What happened? Condolences to the family.
     
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    gs66, Jul 23, 2022
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  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    God speed my friend
     
    CJay, Jul 23, 2022
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  7. Bruce Hunter

    Bruce Hunter Well-Known Member

    Sad day indeed, Gregg was always a pleasure to work with during our BPG days, a great vendor, never once had an issue, He ported a set of heads for me back in the late 80's. A quiet man with alot of Buick knowledge, true car Guy. Rest In Peace Gregg and Condolences to his Family, God Bless.
     
    Bruce Hunter, Jul 23, 2022
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  8. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    So sorry to hear this. Never dealt with him,but only heard good things. RIP
     
    455 Powered, Jul 23, 2022
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  9. Starc Traxler

    Starc Traxler Well-Known Member

    I heard that he had a aneurism
     
    Starc Traxler, Jul 23, 2022
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  10. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    RIP. So shocking and sad to hear. Way too young.
     
    Max Damage, Jul 23, 2022
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  11. stump puller455

    stump puller455 1970 GS 455

    Rest in peace. Condolences to the family
     
    stump puller455, Jul 23, 2022
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  12. Super Bald Menace

    Super Bald Menace Frame off oil changes

    This is saddening. Unfortunately as a majority of the original V8 members are aging we're going to see a lot more of this. Rest easy Mr Gessler. You had many fans.
     
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    Super Bald Menace, Jul 23, 2022
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  13. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    RIP Greg, and prayers for his family :(
     
    FLGS400, Jul 23, 2022
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  14. David Hemker

    David Hemker Well-Known Member

    Wow. Shockingly sad news. A great personable individual who was easy to talk to and willing to help anyone in need. Always willing to share his knowledge. Gregg will be missed!
     
    David Hemker, Jul 23, 2022
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  15. ToddsGS

    ToddsGS Founders Club Member

    Sad day for the Buick community. Greg was a huge inspiration to me and my goals of proving how fast these cars are without purchasing the typical aftermarket parts. I met Greg back in the 90s and had him do some port work on 1 of my 1st stock appearing builds. He was a game changer when it came to our Buicks! A true legend in our circle. RIP Greg
     
    ToddsGS, Jul 23, 2022
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  16. nick tomlinson

    nick tomlinson Well-Known Member

    Sad news, just a great person and fellow racer. loved talking to him, picking his brain. always willing to share. will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Greg.
     
    nick tomlinson, Jul 23, 2022
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  17. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    Rip Gregg. Great talent great loss.
     
    SpecialWagon65, Jul 23, 2022
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  18. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    When it was time to replace my big port irons with TA's SE heads 15 years ago, I simply didn't consider anyone else - not even for a moment. After discussing my combo with him I purchased the heads, his level 3 port work and a set of gaskets from him without a second thought.

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    He was appreciated then will be greatly missed now.

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Jul 23, 2022
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  19. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    This is just heartbreaking.

    He was one of my inspirations as a teenager when I was braving the Brand X world with a Buick. Him getting that '72 into the 10 second bracket was nothing short of amazing.

    I guess we never know when our number is up. Drive those Buicks, fellas. None of us are promised tomorrow.

    RIP Mr. Gessler.
     
    Brett Slater, Jul 23, 2022
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  20. allan m johnson

    allan m johnson Well-Known Member

    bad news 4 sure,anurisims were a wake up all 4 me,a friend was having lunch and his btoke,he was gone in a ouple min.i have 3 of em,didnt know it till i had a ct scan,i now hare a scane rvery 6 months to see if they have grown,you dont know if you havr em without a scan,do yourself a favor and have your doc set up a scan,if u have one or more and dont wach em,your a walkin time,if it burts your a imediate gonner
     
    allan m johnson, Jul 23, 2022
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