I am very sad to hear of this. I knew he had been sick for a little while, but I was always pulling for him and hoping it wouldn't come to this. Condolences to his family and friends.
He was always great to talk to on the phone, emails or here on the forum. A wealth of knowledge and very willing to help anyone. A loss to all things considered automotive, but then again everything that he did gave the entire community so much more. Providing parts, restoration and knowledge that we now have and would not have if he didn't do what he did. Producing parts at high levels of quality that no one else was doing at the time. His efforts really helped all of us to keep our cars that much more accurate.
After a conversation on the phone with Jim I always felt like I was on the right path with my project. He didn't care that I didn't have a Shelby and was always willing to help. A straight shooter. The entire car community will miss Jim, but his passion and dedication for these cars will live on for many many more years. I am very lucky to have been able to do business with him.