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12-26-2015, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Dallas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF, Keith Craft 460
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Passing of Jay Nordstrom
It is with heavy hearts we inform you of the passing of our friend Jay Nordstrom. A Silver Star recipient from his service in Vietnam, he is also one of the founding members of the Texas Cobra Club. Jay was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Arrangements are pending.
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12-26-2015, 07:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.A.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane #1037, 351C, TKO 600
Posts: 1,445
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Jay was born 24 Dec 1948. I talked to him for over an hour on his birthday. He sounded great and was joking away. I am at a loss for words and hurt. Jay was my big brother and I miss him already. I love you my brother.
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Gregg H
Former TCC President
"Not the victory but the action. Not the goal but the game. In the deed the glory."
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12-26-2015, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Taylor Ar.,
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A true friend. Prayers for the family & freinds.
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Jay Jennings
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12-26-2015, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
Posts: 4,511
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A few years back he was a regular at the London Cobra Shows
this is a picture of him in 2005
We will miss him!
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''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
life's goal should be; "to be smarter than inanimate objects"
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12-26-2015, 07:56 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Crosby,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #621, Keith Craft 408
Posts: 476
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Diane and I are saddened to hear of Jays passing. His wealth of knowledge of cars and dedication to the Cobra family will be missed. RIP Jay, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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"Friends don't let friends apex early"
TCC President 2010
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12-26-2015, 08:31 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: McKinney,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA GT #2077, 331 SBF, Webers, Gurney Eagle heads
Posts: 1,275
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I knew Jay was very ill, I prayed we'd have him for a while longer. I cold called him back in 2006 and asked if he'd have time to talk Cobras with me, as I was about to pull the trigger on an ERA. We met at his shop and talked for hours that day and he introduced me to the Texas Cobra Club. That phone call changed my life and through his friendship I have made many great friends. As he liked to remind us: " ... it's not about the cars, it's about the people ... "
Jay and I at Pappa's BBQ in 2007
Jay in the Chaparral at Hastings Run N Gun 2010
RIP Brother ...
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12-26-2015, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: centralia,
IL
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B cobra (sold), Hurricane HMS1002 (sold), Kirkham 289 FIA, (sold) RCR GT 40(sold) SPF GT40 2122(sold) Hurricane HMS2002, (sold) RCR SLC (sold) GTR on the way!
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The very first time I met Jay he rolled underneath my cobra to help me change a hydraulic throw out bearing at my very first Run n Gun almost 15 years ago. Later that day I was telling my new friend that I thought I needed more horsepower. In a way only Jay could, he taught me years worth of wisdom in one statement - " Son, you don't need more horsepower, you need to learn how to drive!" We were great friends ever since.
Jay was a monarch in our hobby. There has never been another that has touched so many of us. I believe Jay would have given me the shirt off his back. A real big Texas tough exterior with a giant heart of gold.
Like many here, my heart is sadden. I will miss you my friend. 
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High Maintenance Racing Team
Run & Gun 2003 - 2013 
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12-26-2015, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Prosper,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
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I was deeply sadden today when I heard of Jay's passing! What a great person and car buddy that was always there to help anyone in need. I met Jay in the mid 90s at a SCAT car show at the Double Tree hotel in Dallas. I had my first Component Craft Cobra then and Jay had a Classic Cobra and Tom Meadows was there with his new ERA. We hooked up and became friends from that day on and a couple years later started the Texas Cobra Club using Clubcobra to communicate and organize our events. I'll miss his wisdom and smiling face at our events! R.I.P. my friend..........
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Gary
CAV GT40
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12-27-2015, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
Wa
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
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Jay made a big impression on my wife and I. I will always remember him, his character, and his wit. He will be greatly missed. I wish his family and friends nothing but the best during tough times. Sad.
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12-27-2015, 01:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Castalia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: EM cobra, 450 inch sbc running a best ET of 9.14..so far..ALL MOTOR...approx 800 horse.............ERA with 482 FE..All Aluminum Engine
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Truly a great friend to all... RIP
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XSSIVE .....
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12-27-2015, 01:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
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Damn...one of the best guys I've ever known, whether it was snorting tequila with him and Blackjack or just talking about projects he was involved with, especially when it came to supporting our boys and girls protecting our way of life.
Lost a good one. Nothing but good memories.
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Jamo
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12-27-2015, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Shasta Lake,
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This is indeed a sad moment. Just a day or so ago I was wishing him a Happy Birthday and I will miss him a great deal. I got to know him through his work with me on the Wounded warrior Project and he is a great person. In a far better place now, but a big loss to us that remain. Rest in peace Jay, you have earned it.
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12-27-2015, 03:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-FIA, 66 mustang convertible, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D Dubya
It is with heavy hearts we inform you of the passing of our friend Jay Nordstrom. A Silver Star recipient from his service in Vietnam, he is also one of the founding members of the Texas Cobra Club. Jay was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Arrangements are pending.
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I had just spoken to Jay a few weeks ago, he was a great man. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.
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12-27-2015, 03:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Helotes,
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2005, Keith Craft 408W TKO 600 IRS
Posts: 70
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Jay was one of the best ever. I will certainly miss his face at the Texas Cobra Club meet. What a loss. Our prayers are with you Jay.
Russ
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12-27-2015, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Harrison Twp,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF Coupe #136, 427SR FI
Posts: 298
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While I did not know Jay, the passing of any family member is sad and deserves support. Condolences to all those who Jay touched and Jay and his family will be in our prayers.
Jeff
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12-27-2015, 05:34 AM
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Location: Lavon,
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I haven't seen him or any of the rest of the DFW crew since I moved, but Jay was a great man who really made an impact on me. He will be greatly missed.
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Why do they call it "Common Sense" when it is so rare?
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12-27-2015, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Prosper,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
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Jay was such a giving person to many charities and friends. I just donated to the local Dallas Red Cross in the memory of Jay Nordstrom for the poor tornado victims in Rowlett and other DFW communities last night and challenge all Jay's friends to consider a donation in his name to either the Red Cross or the charity of your choosing...... This will be a sad post Christmas for many!
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Gary
CAV GT40
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12-27-2015, 08:46 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: McKinney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: The only DAX in town
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Jay was the very first person we got to know of the TCC before even moving to Texas in 2001. His advice was essential in helping us to get our Cobra across the pond to Texas. Whenever we met him at a get-together, he always had a smile on his face, and we were looking forward to see him and get his bear hug greeting.
We will dearly miss him. RIP my friend.
Thomas & Ute
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12-27-2015, 09:29 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: MARKSVILLE,LA.,,
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Met Jay the first time at an open track event and a few other times,always at some track event......
Nicest guy in the world and would stop whatever he was doing to help out someone,anyone that needed a helping hand....
I remember him crawling under a hot Cobra at a track on the hot asphalt to bleed the rear brakes,I offered to help,he told me to stay outa his way and hand him the tools he asked for..........Just the way Jay was!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Probably never run into another guy with a big heart and helping hand like Jay.....
David
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12-27-2015, 11:00 AM
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Location: Neverland,
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Wow, When Tom Meadows told me Jay had passed I almost fell down. I have known for awhile he was fighting a monster and Jay was open about it to me. Even when we know the inevitable is coming, it is still a shock.
I met Tom at the Yellow Rose show and he introduced me to Jay the very next day and we have been friends ever since. Jay was one of the few that would give you the shirt off his back. I will miss him like I miss family members that have gone before him.
We all need to remember Jay and how he stood by his mothers bedside every single day until she passed not so long ago. I love you Jay. Rest in peace brother.
Steve Parks
Ferrari Killer
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