RIP Larry Daisey

[RivNut]

Today I received my email copy of the Australian Region of the Riview.  In it, John paid tribute to Larry Daisey.  For those of you who may not have been familiar with Larry, he was a guru and a great source of parts and information on the first generation Riviera.  To get an idea of Larry’s impact on a number of us, visit his website -http://www.rivparts.com/home.html

Take a look at his Riviera and a half, and other cars he collaborated on.  He helped me getting the headlight motor and linkage worked out on my ‘65.  A real loss for us 1st generation owners.

 

Ed

[RivNut]

I might add that all of Larry’s “stuff” is for sale.  On the home page of his website is a nice eulogy by Todd (?) in which there is a link to Todd’s email.  Contact him about cars or parts that are for sale.

[DrownedRiv]

Terribly sad news. 

God Bless his family and loved ones. 

[johnrex]

Bought a lot of parts from Larry. A real character.

[1965rivgs]

10 hours ago, RivNut said:

I might add that all of Larry’s “stuff” is for sale.  On the home page of his website is a nice eulogy by Todd (?) in which there is a link to Todd’s email.  Contact him about cars or parts that are for sale.

  Todd is Larry's son.

Tom Mooney

[gungeey]

Me: Larry, I'm looking for XYZ..

 

Larry: Yah, well, they don't make that part anymore.

___________

 

Me: Larry, I need a ABC..

 

Larry: I got one here been sitting on the shelf 10 years. It might fire right up, and it might blow up in your face.

___________

 

He walked me through tuning up 2x4's using the "whistle method"... telling me all along he can't comprehend me with the boston accent.

 

He's been up and down the past years. Been harder than usual to get in touch with him the last 3 or so weeks. I'll miss him.

[sosuzguy]

Thanks for letting us know Ed.  When someone in our car club family passes it can take a while to find out.  

[dr914]

good guy am very sorry, we are all getting old now. To think that I was only 12 years old when my Dad and I bought our 64 and am now 70.  My Dad has passed on, and I will too in the not so distant future, but the Riv will still be here.  Larry's "stuff" is still around, and hopefully will go to good homes who appreciated it as much as Larry

[Seafoam65]

Sorry to hear this........the center cap on my wood steering wheel was sourced from Larry.......when I got it it looked

like it came off the deck of the Titanic but I was able to restore it and it looks wonderful now......a very nice guy to do business with.

We are losing all the guys that were working on these early Rivieras when they were new.......Larry is up in heaven now talking

about early Rivieras with Dick Sweeney and Leonard Scott.

[TKRIV]

Yes, Larry was a real character with a good scene of humor. Whenever I made a trip to the USA I would always call in to see Larry and Dick Sweeney.

Lots of Australians gave Larry a visit and bought parts from him. It was easy to visit him when he was living in Sth Cal. 

but when he moved to Yacca Arizona in the desert, in the middle of nowhere not so easy to visit. The roads are unmade and very dusty there so he could not even store his prize Rivs on his property only parts and bodies. But he loved the isolation.

Larry was a prominent first generation vendor but I don't think he attended any ROA national meet.

Because Yacca is so remote I hope that all or most of the parts and bodies find a new home and not end up in land fill.

RIP Larry.

Just another reminder folks: Your Health is your Wealth.

[Riviera63]

I met Larry at the 1st ROA Meet I ever attended in 2014 in Colorado Springs. The first thing I remember seeing when we got there was Larry's Riviera and his Riviera trailer. Through the years he was one of the guys I went to for parts for my 1963. A very nice man.

 

Bill

 

 

Edited December 29, 2022 by Riviera63 (see edit history)

[TKRIV]

I stand corrected, Larry did attend a ROA meet.

Larry would state that over the years he owned over 100 Rivs as drivers or parts cars. Does anybody top that? 

Cheers

Tom K

[TKRIV]

Not sure if the comments below should be placed here so please delete if inappropriate.

 

One day we will no longer be walking this earth. We are all going to die in the end. No one gets away with that. What arrangements have you made for your “stuff”?

 

We should be planning what will happen to our collections when you die. Who will you choose to be in charge of disposing of what’s left? Who will advise them on values, specialists, dealers, buyers? You probably know all the experts relevant to your stuff, but have you written their details down to help your family when you’re not here to ask?

 

Owners of big collections of bowsers, signs, cars & car parts… need to do a stocktake and spare a thought for whoever will be dispersing their treasures.  Often, no immediate family are interested in taking over, so the day you die, the treasures in the sheds (and in the yard) instantly turn into rusty scrap. 

 

We should all have a Will, so as to where we want our goodies to go after we pass.  But in addition to a regular Will, consider including a set of special instructions (known as a "Memorandum of Wishes") for the best disposal of your cherished automotive belongings, big or small.  The stuff we collect is obscure to the general public, so include suggestions of how to dispose of it, and the phone numbers of people who may have expressed an interest in it or be able to help.  Use your old-car network to set up a path that a non-enthusiast person can follow. 

 

The Memorandum of Wishes can be kept with your Will. 

 

Cheers

Tom K