Posted by Chris over on Swedespeed:
"Jim passed away Sunday morning October 3rd, around 10am. He was on swedespeed since 2003 and had more than 61,000 posts. He lived quite the life and may he now rest in peace."
Jim Levitt, @JRL
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foggydogg
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Jim Levitt, @JRL
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
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matthew1
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Thanks for letting us know.
I banned him from MVS Forums for durations of days all the way up to months -- over the years -- because of his saltiness. He had no filter.
He was a good guy, and after many years of his input here at MVS, we became "email friends", despite our, uh, disagreement on forum norms and behavior.
He became a grandfather about a year ago, and the last time I emailed with him, he was very excited about it. He was also in poor health and had difficulty walking.
Several members here bought Volvos from him, and always said great things about the cars they bought.
RIP Jim Levitt
I banned him from MVS Forums for durations of days all the way up to months -- over the years -- because of his saltiness. He had no filter.
He was a good guy, and after many years of his input here at MVS, we became "email friends", despite our, uh, disagreement on forum norms and behavior.
He became a grandfather about a year ago, and the last time I emailed with him, he was very excited about it. He was also in poor health and had difficulty walking.
Several members here bought Volvos from him, and always said great things about the cars they bought.
RIP Jim Levitt
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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850 LPT
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I was one of the ones who bought a car from him. It was the white 98' V70XC aka "the diva" in my house.
Dealing with him regarding the purchase was very pleasant, a bit of a contrast to his usual bluntness. I actually went to his house twice. He also helped me out a lot with some hard to find parts. He certainly had a wealth of Volvo knowledge.
RIP Jim
Dealing with him regarding the purchase was very pleasant, a bit of a contrast to his usual bluntness. I actually went to his house twice. He also helped me out a lot with some hard to find parts. He certainly had a wealth of Volvo knowledge.
RIP Jim
98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 145k miles
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project
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matthew1
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His house was supposedly something of a architectural gem. It was in a magazine decades ago IIRC.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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foggydogg
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Since his father was the creator of 'Levittown', Jim was interviewed by the New York Times following the very odd, and factually incorrect, statements made by the previous president at the now infamous Boy Scouts rally some years ago. While his response may have been edited by the Times, it was thoughtful and quite to the point.
I've poked around a bit online looking for an obit with no luck. I did find his address in Winter Park, but don't know where he was when he passed.
I've poked around a bit online looking for an obit with no luck. I did find his address in Winter Park, but don't know where he was when he passed.
69 1800s, @500k Death by Rust
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
94 850 Turbo, T-boned, ambulance for me, crusher for it
97 855 T5, 855 R projects
98 V70R x2, Silver Junkyard rescue, Coral Red
98 V70GLT x2, parts cars
00 V70xc x2, both now dead
62 122s, gone to live in Richmond
56 445 Duett basket project
1950 Studebaker 2R10 flatbed, T9 crashbox
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matthew1
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Whoa, I didn't know that about Levittown. Interesting stuff.
I also can't find his obit.
I also can't find his obit.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
How to Thank someone for their post
Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a cut!
1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
How to Thank someone for their post
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abscate
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I bought my P2 from him, went to his house.
His garage was like a racing history lesson, full of trophies and paraphernalia.
Before it came recognized as a civil rights issue, his father was forward thinking on opening Levittown to all, regardless of race, recognizing contributions of all races to the war effort. I think it still got redlined but the door was cracked.
RIP , Jim.
His garage was like a racing history lesson, full of trophies and paraphernalia.
Before it came recognized as a civil rights issue, his father was forward thinking on opening Levittown to all, regardless of race, recognizing contributions of all races to the war effort. I think it still got redlined but the door was cracked.
RIP , Jim.
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
Link to Maintenance record thread
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
Link to Maintenance record thread