Another one gone - Don Baxter

Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall

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Received word today that Don Baxter of Baxter Ford in Lawrence, Ks has passed away.

Don was a wealth of knowledge on our early Fords and always willing to share that knowledge.

I always had a good time stopping by the store and visiting with him about early Fords and the early days of drag racing.

He will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Godspeed Don.
 
Wow! This is a shock. Don helped me out big time when I needed 4 97's for a Weiand "four-in-a-row" on the Chrysler hemi in my dirt car. He dug out 4 carbs with minor cosmetic problems and rebuilt them for me and sold them at a rock bottom price. Everyone else I talked to just blew me off. Do you have any information if Baxter Ford will continue in business or be shut down? Hopefully, the operation will continue on.
 
I imagine Don's son Bob will continue. He and Don were a wealth of Flathead knowledge. They helped me a lot with parts and Bob rebuilt my Flathead. My prayers are with the family.

John
 

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I had a lot of dealings with him years ago, we worked on fabricating some parts together. But hadn't talked to him for several years. Sorry to hear of his passing.
 
Bought a lot of parts from Don. He helped me thru several FH builds with really good parts. Always enjoyed talking with him. He will be missed. God Bless.
 
Don was a real deal flathead guy. I will really miss him. Does anyone know when he passed, and when the services will be?
 
Have bought many V8 parts from Don and Bob over the years... and made several visits to their shop. They are the best and my first go to source for V8 parts.
Always have been and will still be.,
I usually called at the end of the day and so sometimes he'd say , "hey.. its not 5'O clock yet... what are you doing calling so early"
We had many a nice conversation...
Condolence's to Bob and their family. Don was the best!
Larry Shepard
 
Sorry to hear this tragic news. Never met him, but have made several excellent purchases off of him over the years.
 
Sorry to hear this. We are likely to accelerate the loss rate of this class of people. Very sad situation.

My condolences to all.

JWL
 
never meet or had dealings with the gentleman but im sure his family appreciates all the kind words and friends he has made.. R.I.P
 
Always enjoyed visiting with Don & his son at the Lawrence Ks. swap meet ea. May or at his step back in time shop.
 
My condolences to his Family and friends. I never met the man, but I knew of him. Yes as we get older, time takes it's toll.Go with God.
 
I was just over there buying parts from Bob and he told me that Don wasn't feeling to well, he sure knew his parts. Really a helpful guy. Bob is probably pretty old to but I think he will keep the store open.
 
Bob and family I am truly sorry to hear about your dad. You and the family are in my prayers. I really enjoyed doing business with your dad. May he rest in peace!

Pat Rooney
 
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