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01-08-2016, 07:57 PM
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Pontiac Expert & Engine Builder Jim Taylor Passes
After a series of brief medical setbacks and illness over the past 2 years, legendary engine builder, Pontiac expert and magazine commentator Jim Taylor has passed away January 6, 2016. Anyone in the Pontiac community who knew or used him can attest to his awesome skills. Details concerning services/tribute will be posted once known.
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01-08-2016, 08:09 PM
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He was a very knowledgeable engine builder and will be sorely missed for sure. RIP
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01-08-2016, 08:09 PM
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Sorry to hear that, my condolences to his friends and family.
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01-08-2016, 08:13 PM
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Sad to hear of his passing. May he Rest in Peace.
The Pontiac Community has lost a good guy.
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01-08-2016, 08:36 PM
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Sorry to hear. RIP
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01-08-2016, 08:55 PM
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Jim Taylor from Phillipsburg, NJ?
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01-08-2016, 09:18 PM
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Sorry to hear that.
Condolences to his family and friends. 
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01-08-2016, 09:24 PM
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Kind of a scary headline to read. Condolences to his family.
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01-08-2016, 09:40 PM
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Quote:
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01-08-2016, 11:41 PM
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Sad to hear.R.I.P.
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01-08-2016, 11:49 PM
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RIP.
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01-09-2016, 12:09 AM
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Wow another giant in the Pontiac community gone. RIP Jim.
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01-09-2016, 01:23 AM
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Sorry to hear that. :-(
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01-09-2016, 01:38 AM
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Yeah and a Philly friend of mine told me the shop is closed. He had an understudy who was taking it over from him but the guy quit or closed up shop to go to North Dakota and work in the oil fields. Not the best career choice. JMHO
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01-09-2016, 07:51 AM
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My 66 HO 4 speed 2+2 was once owned by him. RIP Jim.
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01-09-2016, 10:18 AM
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Wow, sorry to hear this. Prayers sent.
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01-09-2016, 10:27 AM
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Took a chance and had Jim Taylor build an engine for me, after my " total seal gapless ring fiasco.". His engine assy did fine. RIP
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01-09-2016, 05:46 PM
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Rip Jim
Here is a good article he had done back in the 90's http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/engine/...ngine-buildup/ |
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01-09-2016, 06:06 PM
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It has been a rough week for Pontiac fans...I spoke with him quite a bit over the summer. He was selling off a lot of his parts inventory and I wondered if he was sick or had an idea that his time was short. Rest in peace...
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01-09-2016, 06:52 PM
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Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. RIP
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