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Folks Of Interest Lost another good one today GMC BUBBA :-(

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tierod, Dec 11, 2023.

  1. Toms Dogs
    Joined: Dec 16, 2005
    Posts: 585

    Toms Dogs
    Member
    from NJ

    My condolences to his family and friends. :(
     
  2. Ah, shit! Jim did a few distributors for me through the years and they all worked as advertised. so sorry to hear this.
     
  3. That’s sad news!
    I have one of his converted SBC distributors set back for some future flathead.
    Rest in Peace, Jim!
     
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  4. TexasHardcore
    Joined: May 30, 2003
    Posts: 5,296

    TexasHardcore
    Member
    from Austin-ish

  5. Ryan
    Joined: Jan 2, 1995
    Posts: 22,076

    Ryan
    ADMINISTRATOR
    Staff Member

    Damn good dude.
     
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  6. tommyd
    Joined: Dec 10, 2010
    Posts: 11,993

    tommyd
    Member
    from South Indy

    Jim taught hundreds of young kids over the years at Lincoln Tech. No telling how many more he influenced in traditional hotrodding. I met him years ago through my father in law who had the Mr. Bill's food service at the same school. Jim was a "one off" for sure.
     
  7. rusty valley
    Joined: Oct 25, 2014
    Posts: 3,923

    rusty valley
    Member

    Sad news indeed. I have one of his dizzy's on my 34 coupe, ran perfect ever since it was put on. He will be missed by many. RIP Bubba
     
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  8. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
    Posts: 32,296

    Jalopy Joker
    Member

    Sincere sympathy goes out to his friends, and especially Family
     
  9. Airborne34
    Joined: Dec 4, 2007
    Posts: 640

    Airborne34
    Member
    from Texas

    Man, Hate to hear this. He helped me with a dual point Mallory a few years ago. He knew his stuff and was a get advocate for the hobby. God Speed!!
     
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  10. This looks like the kind of guy you would want in your corner, condolences.
     
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  11. Joe Blow
    Joined: Oct 29, 2016
    Posts: 1,511

    Joe Blow
    Member

    Just terrible news. He helped me with a Grant Spaulding Flamethrower....a real stand up guy. Rest easy.
     
  12. Sad News …

    I first met Jim
    in 2009 when he recommended
    me to transport
    “ Simple T “ from his shop
    on Gasoline Alley in
    Indianapolis …

    I hauled Simple T to an FBI agent
    in California that Jim sold it to …

    IMG_9049.jpeg

    Jim always wanted to get
    Simple T back ….

    Followed him on FB - lately he
    was enjoying not so healthy food
    so I have a feeling he knew time
    was limited …

    A Good Guy ….

    Jim
     
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2023
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  13. Budget36
    Joined: Nov 29, 2014
    Posts: 14,524

    Budget36
    Member

    Not a good Monday.
    I only worked with Jim one time via the FordBarn years back for a conversion on my buddies Stude.
    When I was searching for information on the FB on setting up my 221 distributor, his posts were golden.
    RIP Jim.
     
  14. Lone Star Mopar
    Joined: Nov 2, 2005
    Posts: 4,032

    Lone Star Mopar
    Member

    Damn...Rest easy Jim.
     
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  15. Deadbird
    Joined: Jul 28, 2005
    Posts: 1,189

    Deadbird
    Member

    Very sad news. Jim was a good man.
     
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  16. J. A. Miller
    Joined: Dec 30, 2010
    Posts: 2,192

    J. A. Miller
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Central NY

    Godspeed Jim! My condolences to his family and friends.
     
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  17. R.I.P. Jim, I only knew him here, never meet him in person. I enjoyed his posts over the years, thanks Bubba. Condolences to his family and all his friends :(
     
  18. Jethro
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
    Posts: 1,941

    Jethro
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    So sad to hear about his passing. He was very generous with his knowledge and showed interest in an off topic project that I was working on. He was key in helping me make the project work.
    He will be missed!
     
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  19. Very sad to hear this. PMs, phone calls or just reading his posts, he helped me out many times. Always had time for questions and his answers were gospel.
     
  20. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
    Posts: 9,944

    Rickybop
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    I know there are many who will miss him. I'm very sorry.
     
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  21. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
    Posts: 11,484

    Blue One
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Alberta

    RIP Jim and condolences to your family and your friends.

    During the parts gathering phase of my Y Block build for my RPU I got hold of an old Holley distributor.

    I spoke to Jim and mailed it out to him and he rebuilt it, did the conversion to electronic and set the advance curve to operate properly without vacuum advance.

    It’s working perfectly in my engine.
    Jim will be missed.
     
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  22. Davesblue50
    Joined: Oct 25, 2021
    Posts: 218

    Davesblue50
    Member

    Damn what a loss to all of us. Never had the pleasure of meeting him. I am a lesser man for that.
     
  23. flatheadpete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2003
    Posts: 10,552

    flatheadpete
    Member
    from Burton, MI

  24. Just.dale
    Joined: Dec 4, 2018
    Posts: 375

    Just.dale
    Member

    So sorry, may he Rest In Peace.
     
  25. Dammit... Jim, his knowledge and helpfulness will be missed.
     
  26. AVater
    Joined: Dec 9, 2008
    Posts: 3,281

    AVater
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    1. Connecticut HAMB'ers

    My condolences to his family and friends. Always sad to see these passings.
     
  27. i.rant
    Joined: Nov 23, 2009
    Posts: 4,592

    i.rant
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    1. 1940 Ford

    RIP, condolence’s to his family and those who called him friend.
     
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  28. krylon32
    Joined: Jan 29, 2006
    Posts: 9,913

    krylon32
    ALLIANCE MEMBER
    from Nebraska
    1. Central Nebraska H.A.M.B.

    Always willing to answer my questions. Used several of his converted Chevy to Flathead distributors. His knowledge was endless and irreplaceable. RIP Jim.
     
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