catpack68 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) I don’t know if any of you have heard this or not but Ted “Chopper” Lear passed away this morning.A big loss to the hobby! ? Edited November 4, 2020 by catpack68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas1957 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Very sad news, he was a great guy & a fantastic modeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B. Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I got to meet Ted at one of ACME's shows several years ago. He was a super model builder and a nice guy. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Chopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Ted always had a smile and hearty hand shake. He had uncanny ability to rearrange body panels and chop tops that would leave me shaking my head wondering why I didn't think of that. I know he was married and suffering with diabetes. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Rip. Creative, great modeler. Will be missed. Best to family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Sorry to hear that. I considered him a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon wagon Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Prayers for his family and God speed to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Condolences to his family. I met him a few years ago and was always impressed by his models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Never got an opportunity to meet him but was always amazed at his style of building. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Chopper and I go back a long way! Years of comparing notes on current and past builds. He had a large impact on our modeling community. We inspired each other in so many ways over the years. He will be missed by not only me but so many others in the entire world of modeling. ps One of the K&R Kustoms+Rods builds that Ted "Chopper" Lear revered most was our SD 40 de Aire Barn Find! Chopper had asked us to allow him to restore it a few years ago. RRR & I packed it up and mailed it to Ted. K&R Kustoms+Rods SD 40 de Aire Barn Find 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I never met Ted but I admired his work and always enjoyed seeing it - and I’d love to see more if anyone has a good collection of photos of his builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Prayers for his family. Such a loss for them, he is another gone too young. I meet him In Toledo one year, yes a nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Chopper was a very nice guy and a talented builder. He would come to NNL East every year with Viper Dave, who passed a few years ago. Both were gentlemen and great friends of the hobby. We will miss them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Ahhhh man! Just saw this!! Loved his work!! He will be missed greatly by all!!! Gods speed Chopper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Just saw this too. I've been a big fan of his work and over the decades would always take a little extra time to mull over his stuff in the contest issues. Sad. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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