I just read on the Shoeboxford website that Jim of JAMCO Suspension p***ed away last week and they are currently out of business.. Jim's wife doesn't know, as of yet, what is going to happen to Jamco.
Just got that same message myself from their answering machine. Sad... I guess I'll hold tight before I go looking for someone else to supply me with lowered front and rear springs for the '50 Fleetline. Peter
Wow, I just spoke with two weeks ago. Sorry to hear that. We just finished install some shocks and springs from him last week on my 51 poncho. RIP..
What a bummer.I had just received the last part of my shipment for my shoebox about 3 weeks ago.We talked on the phone for awhile and still the great guy he was 14 years ago when I bought all my suspension for SHOEZE..We talked about the roadster and he really liked the car......Only the good die young?? Time-Bomb John
Man thats awful Jim went outta his way to help me get the springs for my Pontiac. UPS screwed up and lost one Jim helped me and went out of his way to help me. What a loss.
He must have had legal problems, for his sons not to be able to keep it running. Maybe something as simple as the suppliers giving him a life-time discount (now expired).
Hey, give 'em a break, the guy only died a week ago. Lots of stuff to do when anyone dies, last thing on their minds is running the company.
My condolences to the family, but I sure hope this is not the end of Jamco. I have my 51 Ford's control arms & a set of Granada spindles boxed & ready to ship for modification.
he was a really nice guy and went out of his way to help me and my customers .he also stood behind his products. i'm really sorry to hear this . i hope that they figure a way to keep the company going .the car community lost another car guy . really sad ...
I am Jim Genty's son, Tony Genty (C.O.O. of Original Parts Group Inc.) we have not made a decision about the business as of yet, I appreciate everyones undersatnding during these difficult times we are going through. My feeling is during the next few weeks, we will have it re-opend and taking some orders, it may not be the full line right away though. This was my dads p***ion, and he apprecaited all of his customers for supporting his business! I thank you as well! Jamco is a great product and we are committed to carry on the name my dad started 20+ years ago. Tony Genty!
There is no legal problems, and we have not shut it down! Please be a little understanding, this was very sudden, and taking care of my mom right now is the first priorty! Tony Genty
My condolences to your family Tony, Your pops was a right on guy, I had all his stuff on my fifty, he was always great about answering all your questions and helping you out with any knowledge he had. I wish your family the best through this trying time. god speed Jim.
thank you, we appreciate the kind words and understanding during tjis difficult time. I also want to thank you for supporting Jamco, and we will get it back up and running soon!! Tony
Tony: Your dad was a great guy, was very helpful to me with my car and just a pleasure to talk to. I hope you and your family are doing ok through this and I look forward to working with Jamco in the future. Ted Parrott
Hey Tony, Sorry to hear about your dad, put one of his steering box conversion onmy buddys 51 Vicky pluss both front and rear anti sway bars, my thoughts and preyers to you and your family...Roach.
Roach, thank you our family appreciates the the kind words. We are going to do everything in our power to carry on JAMCO (my dad's love) we will keep everyone up todate on what we are doing.
Tony, My warmest wishes to you and yoru family. Your father was an outstanding person in business and the hot rodding community has lost a good man. I wish you continued success in his footsteps. Jim believed in quality over price and the quality showed through!
Thank you! We are working very hard right now to get things back up and running, and continue to supply the CUSTOM world high quality JAMCO parts.
Sorry for your loss - I believe my Dad and some of his friends here knew your Dad back in the day, didnt your Dad (family??) spend some time here in Miles City?
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