Rufus Boyd aka Brooklyn Heavy passes.

herbjr · 01-04-2010, 06:22 PM

A name from the 70's Brooklyn Heavy has passed away. My dad drove a Match Race Pro Stocker for him in 1973 along with a SS/E hemi 4 speed cuda convertable. 3942lbs with driver.

Herb Jr

Schmidt A103 · 01-04-2010, 07:04 PM

At true legend,and a real charecter that brought personality to the classes in his day.I have heard some great stories of Heavy's antics with his entire convoy of race cars running his name.People who spoke to him recently said he still loved the sport both on the street and at the track.He will be missed.

art leong · 01-04-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidt A103

At true legend,and a real charecter that brought personality to the classes in his day.I have heard some great stories of Heavy's antics with his entire convoy of race cars running his name.People who spoke to him recently said he still loved the sport both on the street and at the track.He will be missed.

I have a lot of tales of street racing with him around. One time the guys we ran took off with the money after we beat them Heavy and his crew got us the money the next week. Hand delivered it.

Joe Abbazia · 01-04-2010, 10:51 PM

Herb jr how did heavy pass and were was he living?

Ed Fernandez · 01-04-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Abbazia

Herb jr how did heavy pass and were was he living?

Joe,was that you I used to see hanging out on the Condiut around 1968-71?

Joe Abbazia · 01-04-2010, 11:13 PM

No Ed that wasnt me but a friend of mine but a cammer mustang from him in 84 I will have to tell you about when I see you.Stay well old timmer.

cammer427 · 01-25-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Abbazia

Herb jr how did heavy pass and were was he living?

Joe,

He was living in Brooklyn and was 74 years old (he died January 2, 2010). His grandson told me he had diabetes "along with many other complications" so I assume it was old age or one of his ailments.

01-04-2010, 06:22 PM	#1
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Rufus Boyd aka Brooklyn Heavy passes. A name from the 70's Brooklyn Heavy has passed away. My dad drove a Match Race Pro Stocker for him in 1973 along with a SS/E hemi 4 speed cuda convertable. 3942lbs with driver. Herb Jr

01-04-2010, 07:04 PM	#2
Schmidt A103 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rufus Boyd aka Brooklyn Heavy passes. At true legend,and a real charecter that brought personality to the classes in his day.I have heard some great stories of Heavy's antics with his entire convoy of race cars running his name.People who spoke to him recently said he still loved the sport both on the street and at the track.He will be missed.

01-04-2010, 10:51 PM	#4
Joe Abbazia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Rufus Boyd aka Brooklyn Heavy passes. Herb jr how did heavy pass and were was he living?

01-04-2010, 11:13 PM	#6
Joe Abbazia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Rufus Boyd aka Brooklyn Heavy passes. No Ed that wasnt me but a friend of mine but a cammer mustang from him in 84 I will have to tell you about when I see you.Stay well old timmer.