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Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 #1263060 04/19/2018 3:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 158 East Coast F Fast truck knuckle head
Fast truck knuckle head F Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 158 East Coast	I saw that Jim Proffit, AKA J.H. Profitt on this site, passed away about two weeks ago...Some of you old time members from the 2000-2005 may remember him...He had a 39? GMC with a 302.... Attachments Jim Proffit.jpg (6.54 KB, 8 downloads) Jim Proffit Last edited by Peggy M; 11/29/2023 7:34 PM. Reason: added more info to title

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1263061 04/19/2018 4:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	RIP, Jim Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1263069 04/19/2018 5:37 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 El Reno, Okla Justhorsenround Bolter
Justhorsenround Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 El Reno, Okla	Last post on Stovebolt.com was Feb 2005. RIP Jim.ðŸ™ðŸ» Last edited by Justhorsenround; 04/21/2018 1:26 PM. Reason: Added info Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1263079 04/19/2018 6:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	yes, I do remember the name. Thanks for posting and rest well our Stovebolt buddy. 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1263153 04/20/2018 6:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Gohara, Japan Rusty Rod Moderator - The Electrical Bay
Rusty Rod Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Gohara, Japan	RIP. Another quality post. Real Trucks Rattle HELP! The Paranoids are after me!

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1263203 04/21/2018 6:52 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 Canterbury , NewZealand D Dusty 'Bolter
Dusty 'Bolter D Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 Canterbury , NewZealand	Jims last post was on 30th March this year , on the Hamb . Sad to see him gone . https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/rip-bluto-jim-p.1102749/

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1263247 04/22/2018 12:06 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 north of the 49th F Flxible Cruising in the Passing Lane
Flxible Cruising in the Passing Lane F Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 north of the 49th	no lawnmowers ever Moved over to the Passing Lane "When we tug a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John Muir "When we tug a single thing on an old truck, we find it falls off" ~ me Some TF series details & TF heater pics

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1276135 08/13/2018 9:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 13 RI/CT 4 47hotrod 'Bolter
47hotrod 'Bolter 4 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 13 RI/CT	This is very sad for me too read........R.I.P.. Jim......

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1307578 04/18/2019 3:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 384 Baja Oklahoma B bznhafdzn Shop Shark
bznhafdzn Shop Shark B Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 384 Baja Oklahoma	Sad indeed....wonder if he ever got a 12 port head...RIP Buzz'n Half Dozen

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1308936 04/29/2019 3:56 PM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 176 St. Louis Metro Area T TooMany2count I have more zippers then a pair of cargo pants
TooMany2count I have more zippers then a pair of cargo pants T Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 176 St. Louis Metro Area	~ Joe Donate Blood, Plasma, Platelets and Sign Your DONORS CARD. The Life You SAVE Might Be Someone You Know and LOVE. Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying. ~ Arthur C. Clarke

Re: Jim Proffit :: April 2, 2018 Fast truck #1313608 06/08/2019 4:08 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 Radiator Springs--Cutest Littl... A a.d.-hawk 'Bolter
a.d.-hawk 'Bolter A Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 Radiator Springs--Cutest Littl...	RIP Jim 1948 Chevrolet 1-Ton Grain Truck In the Stovebolt Gallery SOLD More pix in Photobucket "A Man & His Truck--It's a Beautiful Thing!" "You're never 100% ready, you're just next"....Ty Murray

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