Mr. Tom Hoover is on life support
 

I just received information from Dick Oldfield that the Godfather of the Hemi Tom Hoover is in hospital & on life support. He is paralyzed from the waist down .

Send him your prayers

Daryl
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That is absolutely horrible news!

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Mr. Hoover is responsible for many racers and mechanics careers in the motorsport industry. He guided a strong group of like minded individuals to a common goal that has not been surpassed. Prayers are with him and his family at this time.
D Christie

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sad news. prayer sent.

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Sad to hear. Prayers sent.

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Prayers sent.

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So sad to hear this. Is now on my prayer list.

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Reports have been posted that Tom is out of the worst of it now, & is on the road to recovery.

liteweight

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Now that is great news!

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Dick Oldfield posted elsewhere that Tom has guillian barre syndrome. It is some sort of nerve disorder.

liteweight

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As a lifelong closet MoPar wantabee I wish Mr. Hoover a speedy and complete recovery!

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Any news on Mr. Hoover

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Not as of recent

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Get well Tom, my prayers are with you.

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After inaccurate reports earlier today that Mr. Hoover was in dire straights comes good news!

From Joe Pappas:

Well, thank heaven it isn't true. Tom (Coddington) talked to Tom Jr. He is still progressing slowly. Discovered it wasn't Gillium Barr but a relative. They have him on another medication now. He couldn't take it before because his kidneys were weak but they are better now. Tom Jr thinking of moving him to another facility where they handle this. Slow process.

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Thankyou for the update John. You REALLY gotta hate when bad rumours, or hoaxs start. That one is bottom of the barrel.

liteweight

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I saw something on Facebook claiming he has died...glad he is making progress.

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Glad to hear that Tom is making progress, even if it is slow. In this day of everything instant, a slow recovery is sometimes better. I really get tired of the bad rumors and false information.


Wishing Tom a full recovery. How old is Tom anyway??

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Herb Jr. said in a March 2013 post that he was 83, so 85 or so now.

Bill

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Update per Joe Pappas from Tom Jr. today:

Today my dad's condition is the best it has been recently. He is alert and in good spirits.
His medical condition is stable. Breathing is improved. He has a long way to go, but for
today, we are encouraged.

Tom Jr

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That is wonderful news!

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This just hit the web

http://allparnews.com/index.php/2015...esterday-28561


RIP Tom Hoover. You've left us with things that will never be equaled ever again.

Daryl

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Yes, very sad to hear, RIP Tom Hoover.

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Sorry to hear that news! Tom was a true LEGEND. He was a big help to me when I produced The Ultimate Race Hemi Video. My prayers to his family

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I asked Mr. Hoover to sign the dash on my Hemi powered Model A at the 2014 Mopars at the Strip. He came to the car, sit in the front seat and not only did he sign the dash, he set in the car and started a conversation that lasted over a half hour. He is and always be a figure larger than life to me. My he rest in peace and know that are many, many people that influenced in your life here on earth.

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Rest in peace Mr. Hoover.
Your contribution to the Chrysler brand the great sport of drag racing is immeasurable.
It would not be what it is without your contribution.

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Mr Hoover ,you created the dream ,the dream that for many of us has affected our lives in so many ways , and will never leave .So thankful for meeting at the hemi reunion , that I will never forget , I felt like a kid meeting Santa for the first time, today we have lost the legend ,very sad day . Condolences to the Hoover family . "Theres two kinds of people ,those that have a hemi and those that want a hemi " R.I.P. Mr Hoover

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R.I.P. Tom Hoover - Another legend has left this world. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

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Thank you for everything you've done for the Mopar racing family.


RIP Mr. Hoover. Condolences to family and friends.


This link was posted on moparts.com:

http://blog.fcanorthamerica.com/2015...-the-426-hemi/


Interesting bio:


http://www.allpar.com/corporate/bios/hoover.html