Jim Rodebaugh has passed.

[twecomm]

I met Jim at the 50 th. Anniversary of the Charger at the CEMA show held at Chrysler headquarters at Auburn Hills Michigan in 2016. In honor and in memory of Jim, I'm posting this pix I took of Jim with the much deserved award he was presented with for his 65 1/2 Charger Concept car creation that was featured at the show. RIP Jim, a privilege to know you.

 

[68sprtsat383]

RIP

 

[67 Mopar]

Two more of Jims numerous creations...

 

[440 4 speed]

Two more of Jims numerous creations...

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Jim’s train track and display were just so nice!

 

[Charger Ted]

For those who knew him... I've just learned that Jim passed away last evening at 85 years.
Mark Gibson (Gibber) posted the information over on the 1st Gen forum.
A sad day for those who knew him, and a great loss to the 66-67 Charger community.

RIP Jim

 

[70beep82]

A pic he shared recently…lol. He was 84 and facilitated my Mopar affliction.

 

[66/440]

RIP Jim.
You know it seems like as we all age guru's like Jim and his knowledge are incredible losses lost to the hobby. Seems like someone dedicated, enterprising and sincerely interested in preserving Mopar knowledge could/should video document these folks through a series of interviews. With all the YouTube channels and creators those guys looking for content this should be a no brainer. Heck even if it was a paid project via something like "Gold Member" on the For A,B,C and E only forums it would be a wealth of information that many would be willing to pay for.