I met Tom back in the early '80s when he, myself, and several other local radio ops played HF most evenings of the week, and weekends. Tom was very knowledgeable about cars, and shared it willingly. He/we would help others with their antenna/tower work, and Tom's presence with the group made for many, many, enjoyable evenings and weekends playing HF.
RIP Tom. You helped make the hobby fun!
Don (Woody) Fox