Ed James - Tank Painter in Texas

[firstturn]

Sadly I have to let people know that my painter (and for Bultacos also) past away Wednesday night.  He was a very good and honest person and he helped a lot of people over the years.  Also, I posting this to let anyone know that might have a tank at his shop will have the tank finished and shipped back to you.  If there is anyone here that is in that situation I will be happy to help his Bride get things right.  You can reach me at
 
firstturn at hotmail dot com



Ron Carbaugh

[454MRW]

I had the please to meet Ed some time ago when I visited with Ron, and was introduced to Ed at his shop. My sincere condolences go out to his family. A nicer guy and first rate painter would be hard to find. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R

[SouthRider]

Ron,

So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

I've never met Ed, but have seen his work living through your bikes.

It's really sad to lose another craftsman/artisan from our era.

Many thanks to you for being there to help his family sort things out & complete his business.

Clark

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"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do almost anything, with nothing."

1972 Penton Berkshire 100
1983 Husqvarna 250 XC
2011 Jayco 31.5 RLDS
2009 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax

[firstturn]

Thanks Mike.

Thanks Clark and I know how hard it was to lose Mike Burgess.  Ed was a simple man with a Big and beautiful shop complete with machine shop and a large paint booth.  He was also a Certified Honda Mechanic from the late 1960's to the early 1970's.  I was amazed at how Ed problem solved motorcycles.  He will be missed

His Obit.

http://www.grimesfuneralchapels.com/obits/2014/james.htm

Ron Carbaugh

[tvrc18]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ed and he painted many tanks for me over the years. He was a very good person and I will miss him for sure.
Terry

[sixdazed]

Hi Ron,So sorry to hear about Ed.I never got a chance to meet him-my loss.Take Care Brother and i'll talk to you soon-I have some good news to tell you that might cheer you up.
                                         Ric

[Eric Lewin]

Hi Ron, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend too. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Eric

[firstturn]

Thanks for your kind comments.  Just a note that Ed raced at Diamond Don's last year so he was still a sport at 70 years young.

Ron Carbaugh

[jcsmith]

Ron, sorry to hear of the passing of your friend. Condolences to his family as well. I'm sure he'll be missed by many.  Chris

1974.5  Mint 400
Frame 54 410 78640
engine 4 5500708