Folks Of Interest R.I.P. Jack Corley

We had our first swap meet of the season yesterday, and Jack was the main conversation topic. He will certainly be missed.

 

saw that he had passed on Instagram. sad news.. RIP Jack , the swaps won't be the same.

 

Jacks crewcut and smile seemed omnipresent!

 

I wanted to contribute this great, recent photo of Jack. It was taken by my friend, Ben Carscallen. He also took the photos in my article that was linked in the original post.

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Marty, that's where I heard of Jack's passing when I noticed his absence at the NWDRA swap meet. I am very sad to hear of Jack's passing as he was a fixture at every local swap meet for decades!
I always looked for Jack's signature blue shop coat, and enjoyed visiting with Jack. He seemed to know everyone, and everyone sure knew him too!

 

This photo was displayed at the NWDRA swap meet. A fitting photo. RIP Jack. I am going to miss you.

 

I'm terrible on names but the photos of him in the blue shop coat tell me that I have stopped at his booth at swap meets for a lot of years. Nice guy who will be missed, may he rest in peace.

 

Yes and the shop coat may be older and the hair a little grayer but the smile is the same.

 

The 32 in the picture belonged to Bruce Miller, who started Street Rod Magazine in Portland in the very early 70's. Jack bought it, and it sat in his Gresham shop for years, until he had Brent at Mad Max, complete some things, and get it on the road. Jack used to have a "Back Yard" Swap meet at his house, some would camp overnight. I have the magnet plaque, and the QC ratio chart he gave me. I look at both of them everyday.

 

I remember those little swap meets at Jacks very well, good times, and thanks for sharing Marty!

 

Gary, A friend of mine from Eugene, drove his 40 coupe, and slept on the ground. At dusk, Jack used to show films outside, Indy 500, with Len Sutton in attendance !

 

Thanks Marty for letting us know of Jack's passing.
Jack was a good friend and wealth of early flathead information
and parts.
RIP Jack....Condolences to his Family and many friends

 

Thanks Everyone for remembering Jack.
Truly one of the good guys !!!

 

Condolences to his family and all who knew him …. may he Rest In Peace…..

 

Our car club has a Monday morning breakfast, and Jack's passing came up of course. A couple of the guys said Jack had sold the '32 awhile ago, and weren't sure when? Others told me he still had it? Anybody know for sure what the status of Jack's '32 really is?

 

Vall, Jack sold the 32 a while back, but asked the new owner if he could keep it around for a while.

 

Thanks Marty!-Vall

 

God bless Jack and all his family.

 

God speed! Hit the pipes young man! See you in turn one in the clouds

 

too bad when these guys who have been there and done that pass they take all that knowledge with them.

 

Yes it does! ...

circa 2008 images by Jerry Corley
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