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Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« on: January 04, 2021, 03:48:54 PM »
I wanted to let everyone know that Jim passed away this morning peacefully and surrounded by family.  Jim was a life long Shelby enthusiast who started Shelby Parts and Restoration in 1978. Jim was a member of SOA in the beginning and also one of the first members of SAAC.   
I started working for Jim in 2006 and he always treated me like family. I learned a great deal from him that goes well beyond the cars. I will never forget him or his love for everything Shelby.   
I will do my best to continue what he started at Shelby Parts.   
Please use this thread to post some of your good memories of Jim!

Thank you.   Jes



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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2021, 03:51:02 PM »
No way! What the hell??? Condolences to the family.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2021, 03:54:53 PM »
Oh my god - so shocked and sad about the loss of this great person and legend in our hobby !

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2021, 04:02:59 PM »
i can't believe it ! he was so help-full in our hobby , what a loss, Condolences to the family .

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2021, 04:03:56 PM »
Very sad news.  Condolences to his family and friends.

Yes, Jim was a legend in our hobby!
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2006 FGT. Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs, 3.90 gears. 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra. 482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

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1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model 3-spd stick

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2021, 04:09:55 PM »
Very sad news.  Condolences.

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2021, 04:14:36 PM »

Sad News, Condolences to Jims family, RIP

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2021, 04:32:22 PM »
Godspeed Jim.

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2021, 04:39:32 PM »
Rest In Peace....

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2021, 04:51:04 PM »
Wow, it was always a pleasure to work with, or just chat with Jim. A huge loss for our community.
God speed.

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2021, 04:55:54 PM »
A loss of someone like him is just so sad
Owned since 1971, now driven over 245,000 miles, makes me smile every time I drive it and it makes me feel 21 again.😎

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2021, 05:09:23 PM »
So, so sorry to hear of this very sad news.  I was purchasing parts from Jim shortly after I bought my first Shelby.  I just couldn't wait for those orders to arrive!
My deepest condolences to family and friends.

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2021, 05:14:08 PM »
Sad day
RIP Jim

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2021, 05:14:27 PM »
R.I.P.

Jim was very helpful and honest in all my dealings with him.

An honur to have dealt with him.

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Re: Checkered Flag : Jim Cowles (acman63)
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2021, 05:16:47 PM »
Very sorry.