Pelican Parts Forums - R.I.P. JP Stein - longtime pelican forum member

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Seemed like a cool guy, sad news. RIP JP

Pelicans are supposed to live forever...but alas, reality eventually touches us all. Rest peacefully JP. If there's a Pelican on the other side, perhaps we'll cross paths again.

A loss to the forum for sure.

RIP

He's racin around up there somewhere.
Go get em JP, much respect.

Condolences to his family ,everyone.

I met JP in 06 when we went out for the WCC in Portland. He let me drive his car in the a/x. Great guy. Miss him already.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1484691626.jpg

Sorry to hear this, seemed like a good guy, enjoyed his posts

What sad news. Rest In Peace, JP. We'll miss you.

He was the guy who sold that Black Mustang. Damn.

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Originally Posted by J P Stein (Post 8925162)

You mean this one?http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1450627551.jpg

I did sell it on evilbay for 29K. Lost money on the deal.
The initial goal was modest.....get it to ride & handle as well as my 05 Tacoma. Not successful......the rear suspension was hopeless. Another $4k or so might have fixed it but I was at the end of my rope.

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Originally Posted by J P Stein (Post 8464381)

I have a 65 Mustang FB that I bought about 1.5 years back. it was decent cosmetically but a disaster elsewhere. Among inherent problems (50 year old engineering & assembly) the ride & handling was obscene. Couple that with indifferent POs and the hammer mechanics that practiced in all aspects of the car, I had my hands full.....the decent cosmetics from 15 feet were only skin deep to boot.

My $23K purchase grew exponentially......my recent fire didn't help the balance sheet. Even with the insurance, my personal investment is gonna reach $40 K.

Getting that much out of it is problematical....but it could happen, ( more likely is a 5-10K loss) due to a couple factors. GT350s are already out of sight and , tho its not a clone, FBs are already in short supply & when I'm done, it will blow a GT350 into the weeds in all aspects.....except charisma. Convertibles are about neck & neck in current pricing......I can speak only for myself, but I wouldn't have a convertable.

My advice is to put your money in safe investments then sit on your ass and wait to die.;)

BTW, the overseas market for the early Mustang....if not hot, at least lively , tho the recent dump in the Euro may have an effect....take a pass from those from Nigeria.

I am glad to see someone started a thread for JP.

Enjoyed reading his posts and seemed to be a true car guy.

My condolences to his family and friends.

I didn't know. Being local, I wanted to meet him. Unfortunately, I never did. Sad. He was a cool guy.

RIP JP. I will miss your posts. Wish I would have had the pleasure to have met you in person. :(

Brad posted a couple days ago on Facebook of his passing. I first met him on Brads chat room on IRC prior to 914.com being set up. A funny and smart individual. He will be missed.

Sorry to hear - RIP.

Aloha Oe j P Stein.

Not only have we lost a fun frequent contributor, a good part of our community.
But also an inspiration in maintaining a positive outlook in adversity.

Well done J P.

Condolences to friends and family.

Richard

Damn, he always seemed like a really great guy. RIP.

Always sad to hear when we lose one of our Pelican brothers. Sounds like he was a good guy who will be sorely missed by the car community. God speed.