RIP Jim Kuntz
 

Godspeed Jim Kuntz!
You were one of the Ford pioneers and many set records with your engines. You will be missed by many! :(

Re: RIP Jim Kuntz
 

Enjoyed talking to him.RIP

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Very sad day for his family, friends, and customers.

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God speed my friend and as always thanks for help.

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RIP Jim, I can't believe it. God Bless Joy and the family. You are in our prayers.






Bret Velde
2003 ??

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Good friend and competitor gone. Sad day.

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Very sad to hear this. Jim was the only person interested in my odd ball SS engine. I will never forget when he said “Sure I like a challenge, but your tracking down the parts and making the phone calls”. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Sean

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Godspeed Jim and deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

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Any body knows what he died from!!

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Possibly a brain aneurism.

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Jim's obituary and funeral arrangements:

https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/s...52050&locid=17

I can't put in to words how much I will miss him.

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RIP

Will Kuntz and Co go on without him?

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Yes it will, Jim sold the business a couple of years ago and it's now owned by Gwatney Performance (GPI).

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I wasn't close to Jim but I know he was cut from rare cloth and he will be missed. He left me with a few memories that will stick with me forever.

I first met Jim at Joliet and we went to dinner together in a group. He was a Ford Racing distributor, and I was the first For Racing rep he'd gotten the opportunity to air his grievances (this was not uncommon). He sat right across from me and berated me for most of the dinner. It wasn't the relaxing end of the night I was hoping for but he made excellent points and for the few times he didn't I explained my perspective that he begrudgingly accepted. I instantly liked Jim because he was passionate about his business, loyal to his customers, a straight shooter, and committed to continual improvement.

The next day I was standing by the fence near the starting line, he was standing back by the bleachers wearing a cap, kind of hanging back. I walked up to him and said hello and he sheepishly shook my hand saying, "I'm surprised you're talking to me after what I said to you." I think I just laughed. Maybe he figured he needed to get all his grievances out at dinner expecting that would be the last time we ever spoke!

For years after that Jim and I would say hello and chat when we saw each other. I'd call him at the shop for input on products. He was a good dude and I'm sorry he's gone.