David Hayward, RIP

[r.morrison]

Out of respect to the Hayward family and those of the forum, I have to admit tonight, that David was like the Grandfather of the forum, not in age but in wisdom! I had to chuckle, and correct me if I'm wrong, that this gentleman went from " Senior Member" to " Very Senior Member". That term always amused me, but as the years went by I suddenly realized the strength behind the word "senior". Just recently, I was in the process of madly hunting down a carburator for my C60L, having pondered website after web site, phoning supplier after supplier until eventually my findings on the internet led to this forum and a discussion between Bob Carriere and David about CMP engines. And I was amazed to find out through the correspondence between these 2 gentlemen, (and Bob....I'm using that loosely on your behalf....) that out of nowhere, David doing his homework, as always, shone a new light on the current engine in my truck.

Bob and I have spoken since then and yes we did have a long talk of the void that, unfortunately, is now left on this forum.

Having never met the man, having never corresponded with him, but always having the sincere pleasure of reading his "fireside chats" on the forum, I thank you David. Robert Morrison Vancouver B.C.

[malcolm erik bogaert]

so very sorry to hear the news about David he was of great help to me along with the late Bart when I purchased an ex Chinise PLA truck from Albania..deepest regrets malcolm bogaert

[Hanno Spoelstra]

I am doing some updating jobs on the forum database, and came across this posting dating back to 2005...... Always great to put a name to a face:

Originally Posted by david_hayward (rip)

i needed a photo for my press pass
[yes i get one now i am a 'journalist' even though i have been writing for magazines since 1974!].
My dad took this one...

[Bob Carriere]

We lost a great source of priceless detailed information and wisdom when he left this world.

Sadly missed.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Time flies! It is already a little over ten years ago since David passed away.

Time to bring him back from oblivion by pointing out some of his work that can still be found online, thankfully: David Hayward's Automotive History website

PS: I wonder if anyone ever read his thesis?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Great photo of the late David Hayward made by Keith Webb:

Going through some old photographs I took in England in 2004, here's one of the late David Hayward whom I met briefly when he came out to the airfield. David was a very dedicated historian and researched a lot of information on CMPs.
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[Bob Carriere]

...but he came across as a true gentleman.......

Is Dr.David's Thesis in the public domain and available for reading?????

Bob C