[grandville455]

RIP Jim!

[Aluminum Chief]

I heard he was not doing well lately but it still comes as a shock, Great guy, RIP Jim.

[Verdoro 68]

RIP - learned a lot from that guy via magazine articles over the years.

[Firedup6975]

Originally Posted by sd7369

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.

Ummmm he's on my friends list on facebook, and I see a January 7th post he made???? or are we talking about someone else? Old Man Taylor some refer to him, is on my friends list.

[john montgomery]

What a great guy. He will be sorely missed.

[Firedup6975]

I'm going to stick this post as he was very well known and liked here for those who might miss it. RIP Mr. Taylor.....

[Old Man Taylor]

Old Man Taylor is still here. RIP for the East Coast Jim Taylor

[Jim Zeek]

someone please note in the topic headline that it is NOT "Old Man Taylor" Jim Taylor please. More people know OMT than the other Jim Taylor and by seeing the headline my shock some people like it did me.

[Engine-Ear]

Sorry to learn of (East Coast) Jim Taylor's passing.

Your Earthly burdens are now laid down, Jim.

Wherever you are now, just want to say publicly "thank you" for sharing your wisdom and experience with us.

[Firedup6975]

Originally Posted by Old Man Taylor

Old Man Taylor is still here. RIP for the East Coast Jim Taylor

Ohhhhh K then.

[sdbob]

RIP. Met him many years ago at Norwalk.Condolences and prayers.

[RPM]

R.I.P.

[Bartrorlans]

Rest in Peace Mr. Taylor.

[greg69judge]

Jim Taylor pictured with my wife and my ex 69 Judge. Jim built a RA IV engine for the Judge that was ass kicking! He was a great and engine He loved when I brought my car to his shop.

[greg69judge]

Don Keefe, Do you have any info on Jim Taylor?

[Don Keefe]

No funeral information has been found thus far. I will let the family alone on this. When they want to release information, it will happen.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Don can probably tell us specifically. He had an article in High Performance Pontiac Magazine some where in last year or two. Article was a tri-power build (421?), specifically about the carbs (if I remember...) They dyno'd engine w/ tri-power. Jim had always been curious what kind of power one of these engines would make w/ just the center carb functioning, he got to make a pull w/ just the center carb.....
Sorry to hear his passing...

[x-bird2]

Missed this thread, just found out today from Randy at 1/2 Scale Dragsters which is located in the other half of the building Jim used to rent.
I know he could be "gruff" to those that didn't know his mannerisms, especially on the phone when he'd stop working a head to answer it. And apparently had a couple disagreements to put it politely with a few customers which led to a bit of a rift around him. But having been fortunate enough to have known him very well, and have drop in at anytime status and call him more than an acquaintance, I will say that he always had the good of the Pontiac performance community in mind and strove to make sure that his tech q& a and numerous articles always provided information of the highest accuracy and value to the readers.

My 'bird flew the coop this year, it's in good hands and has some of that Jim Taylor magic touch in the cylinder heads. Enjoy it Jamie.

And Rest in Peace my friend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fHmX1ZwPM0

[SRR]

R.I.P.

[wheneaglesfly]

Very Sad.
I spoke to Taylor several times in the 1990's.
He was Very Bold and Super Tough.
One of my All Time Favorites from the High Performance Pontiac Camp Magazine .
One day he asked me where I was from in Illinois .
AH YES BRIAN.....I BOUGHT UP ALL YOUR 455 PONTIACS THERE.
I laughed.....No Jim I still Have My 455's.
Laughed together.
WHAT DO YOU NEED KID ?
I WILL HELP YOU.