R.I.P. Dallas Mize

[OpelAl]

I met Dallas from a postI made needing a blinker switch and side markers
trying to get my car ready to drive to the Springfield mother road car show.
Dallas pm.ed me that he had what I needed to give him a call.
I called him to ask how much he was asking , he told me nothing , that he was happy to help me out. He asked for my address to ship to me., Anyways about 4 days later I received parts in the mail. Car show was about a week away, still had a few more things to do in order to get my car ready, needless to say did not get done so I could not drive my car there. I called Dallas to in form him thankyou for being so helpfull but that I would meet up with him at the show but without the car. H e then said to me that I could borrow his trailer and trailer my car there, I couldn,t beleive it, someone whom I only met aweek ago thru A phone conversation was going to let me use his trailer, Ithanked him for the offer and told him no that I would meet up with him at the hotel. What a generous person he was, but his generousty would not end there. The night of the cruise he asked me if I would drive his car in the parade so he could film. I was so excited to be able to drive the car of my dreams in the parade, not only was it a opel gt , but was the car I would of loved to own. So while we were driving in the parade I've got this big grin on my face, waving to the people lined up on each side of the route, blowing that train air horn he had installed, I looked over to Dallas and said tonight I own not only the car of my dreams but the nicest one I could ever have imagined. He grined and said and it didnt cost you a dime. I am very shocked to hear of his passing, I was blessed to have met him, and I know his family will miss him dearly, just has all of us do.

[MantAscona]

I am very sorry to hear of Dallas' passing. I only met him once, at Carlisle, but it was easy to see that he was a caring and passionate person. Our thoughts are with him and his family. Peace be with you.

Duane

[hrcollinsjr]

After seeing a couple of the pictures Dieter posted, I wonder how many others have pictures of Dallas at various shows or Opel meets they could share with Dallas' family. Dallas was truly in his element among fellow Opel owners.

Harold

[wrench459]

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[newman27]

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This is from the Opel meet when I first met Dallas and was my very first Opel meet which was hosted by Dan. That is my son and me in the second picture - Dallas was describing the custom gas filler cap on the Spyder.

Matt

[sawdust]

Dallas being interviewed for a TV show

[rrossjr]

After seeing a couple of the pictures Dieter posted, I wonder how many others have pictures of Dallas at various shows or Opel meets they could share with Dallas' family. Dallas was truly in his element among fellow Opel owners.

Harold

Here are a couple shots from the Rt. 66 show in 2007.
Like most of you, I was stunned by this news. We only met once, but Dallas struck me as a genuinely nice guy...someone I wish I had gotten to know better. He certainly will be missed.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.
Ron in Indy

[Motor Mouth]

Completely shocked to hear the news and my sincerest condolences to Dallas' family.

Although i've never meet him, the common bond we all share on this forum brings us together and to hear of someone so young passing is deeply saddening.

[manta73wi]

Such a loss. I really enjoyed the conversations I had with Dallas at Route 66. He certainly lived a rich life, and worked hard to overcome things that would have set back lesser men. He really had a knack for developing that stunning GT Spyder into a show-stopper. I guess his passing serves as a reminder not to take life for granted...you never know.
-Jeff W

[Gordy]

I can only agree with everything that has been said before...great loss to his family, his friends, and our Opel community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

[opellane]

I met Dallas in Carlisle 06 and found him to be a real friendly person. He had his car parked in the pavilion and was telling me and my friend all about his Opel restoration. It is sad to hear such news. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Gary]

I just received this note from Dallas' niece:

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I am Dallas Mize's niece and I wanted to tell you all thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We are still not sure exactly what happened. And it hurts us all very much, however I know he is no longer in pain from his back injury and he is getting to hold his middle child for the first time in 10 years.

I didn't understand why he had to leave so soon, and still don't completely, but I do know that many people loved Dallas for many reasons. I love him and lot and miss him also, but I wanted to say thank you to everyone who knew him, (well at least knew of him.) He was always telling the family stories of his opel and others who had Opels also (I'm taking it this must be you guys right? He he) Anyway to clarify, no one knows what happened yet, and if you haven't you can go to his website Dallas Mize and go to his guestbook and sign it. The family reads all of the stories and its so nice to know how Dallas has touch so many (if even from just a smile.)

Thank you again for all your thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all. Continue working on your Opels and if you get the chance think of him while your doing it at least once so he can still be a part of the restoration here because I know he loved it!!!! Susian Mize

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[Ooooner]

Very nice....

[GoinManta]

Although this is old news for you all here. But this is the first I have heard of it.. I just can't believe it.

My best memory of Dallas was when he let me drive his GT at the National meet at the Route 66 show two years ago. What a great guy and car.

I am at a loss for words.. He will be missed.. My condolenses to his family.

[Sparky73]

Although this may be a touchy subject for some, after visiting Dallas's website and reading his biography over a year ago, I still wonder to this day if a conclusion has been made about his death? It's so sad that someone so young had to pass. RIP Man. Hope Opeling up there is just as fun as is it down here for all your fellow friends!