Aaron Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Anyone in the transmission business/industry has likely heard of Gil Younger. I heard through the grape vine that he passed away in the last couple days. RIP, Mr. Shift. It's hard to think of anyone who has been more influential to the transmission industry. Measuring his impact would be like trying to measure Wes Montgomery's influence on guitar players everywhere. Not only did he create the valve body kit industry, (until him the whole concept of a shift kit did not exist), but for others like Steve Younger, Tony Garcin, and myself, Gil established a "par" that we unconsciously used as a standard to have to meet or exceed in our product design. Even now, while i strive to break into new territory, to really be a completely independent free thinker, doing whatever it takes to solve problems, even if it requires creating new concepts and technology not done before.. it would be difficult, no, impossible, to deny and leave behind the influence Gil has had on my thinking and approach to transmission repair. His influence was second to only one other man, my dear late friend Tony Garcin. So, Gil... Rest in peace my old friend. You will be missed, but your legacy remains with us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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