flatcat19 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 (edited) Good evening, Ratsun family. It is with a very heavy heart that brings me here to post tonight. Definitely not the next post I wanted to make on Ratsun. But this isn't about me. Earlier this evening I received a phone call. Ed Hanson had passed away earlier this morning. Most of the active posters here may not know of the Dr. But if you do...you know. Ed is very much a more metal version of Jim Halpert mixed with some norm MacDonald and a huge dash of Chris Farley. Quick to light your ass on fire for saying or doing something stupid, Ed would be quick to help you fix your irk, physically or figuratively. Whether it be shenanigans at a car show, amazing wealth of mechanical knowledge, or even just a harsh burn. Fucking A. You will be missed, Eddie. Back to those in the know... If you have a story... If you have a picture... If you just have anything at all... Please share. This Viking of a man deserves one hell of a send off. Edited February 7 by flatcat19 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 A legend, OG Ratsuner and original Insomics mememaster. 2 3 Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 I remember Ed from the good times at Canby for sure. I didn't know him super well but he was a good guy. RIP. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 No one gets out alive. Yes indeed I remember and have met Ed at Canby though I knew him as nismodoctor possibly as far back as NWDE. He brought me a 350Z 6 speed to take home and study though I didn't learn his name till now. Last time I saw him that time he was as fall down drunk as I have ever seen anyone. Having fun I would think. You've earned your rest at last. 2 2 Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 I started my career as a lube tech and apprentice under doctor. And now I build race cars. Thank you for the guidance doc. I remember that specific cd009 trans Mike lol sat under his bench at work for ages before he gave it to you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 (edited) I have laid these two testicles upon said tranny. If ever there was a line of flatcat's to repost, there it is. Edited February 7 by flatcat19 3 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Yeah it was one of those infamous transmissions that would lock in gear. Nissan stopped repairing them under warranty and started simply replacing them. That was my second Canby in 2011 because I fit that monster into the trunk of by 710 sedan! For you Ed... 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 Did you cuddle that tranny that night in the back of a wagon? 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Check your e mail. Naw it was in my sedan that I only took two years. Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Damn this sucks to hear. 😞 Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Havent been on the page in forever. Skib just reached out. Fuckin tragic to hear. Lay rubber in the afterlife my dude. Ill have a drink to you once im punched out for the day. 2 2 Quote Link to comment
danfiveten Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Thank you skib for reaching out ! 2 Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Thanks for checking in boys. I appreciate it. Many years ago I started as a dumbass lube tech with a cheap Datsun and a Ratsun account with doctor. And now I get to build things like this. 4 2 Quote Link to comment
Boaty Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 This is sad to hear. @Siqx20 I haven't logged on in years as well. RIP Ed! 4 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 We bonded over Datsun’s and shitty basketball teams. (Blazers) You will be missed Ed! hello @flatcat19 1 1 Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Damn man, not the dr. I hadn't really been around in a while (you know how life takes you different directions) but I'll never forget my Ratsun peeps. He was a cool dude and didn't deserve go out like this. RIP buddy. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 (edited) Edit Edited February 7 by metalmonkey47 Quote Link to comment
Tdaaj2 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 … shit sucks. R.I.P Dr. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 10 hours ago, Draker said: We bonded over Datsun’s and shitty basketball teams. (Blazers) You will be missed Ed! hello @flatcat19 Hey, bud. Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 This sucks to read. When I first joined many moons ago I bought an alternator from him. Still rocking it on my 521. rest in peace to him and rest in jail to the perp 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Never had any interactions with him other than the head nod walking around Canby. But I knew who he was. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 ... sucks, saw the fb post this morning. 😞 He was a good dude. Nice to see some OGs posting. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 On 2/6/2024 at 6:19 PM, Skib said: A legend, OG Ratsuner and original Insomics mememaster. the lols in this pic. 😄 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Eagle Adam?, Ed and Dave? From the body and foot positions looks like Adam is keeping Ed upright the next morning. The best of times '10 through '17 or '18. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 8 Author Report Share Posted February 8 33 minutes ago, ]2eDeYe said: ... sucks, saw the fb post this morning. 😞 He was a good dude. Nice to see some OGs posting. Can you post me that link? 1 Quote Link to comment
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