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08-21-2012, 12:48 PM
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Tom Ellison
Tom Ellison of Ellison's Engine Service in Cincinnati, Ohio passed away yesterday after a short battle with cancer. His machine shop built many class engines for Stock, Super Stock, and Modified in the 60's through the 80's. He was 71.
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08-21-2012, 01:00 PM
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Re: Tom Ellison
Very sad news, I can remember when i started racing years ago seeing countless of stockers and superstockers with the ELLISON MACHINE logos painted on them. Our thoughts are with his family...
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08-21-2012, 05:31 PM
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Re: Tom Ellison
Thoughts and Prays go out to Tom's family. Tom and Mike did a lot of work for my Dad over the years.
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08-21-2012, 07:01 PM
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Very sad news ,Tom was a really nice guy ,our prayers go out to his family.
RIP Tom. Jerry & Patty Terry |
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08-21-2012, 09:58 PM
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Tom was a wonderful human being and a good friend. He will be missed.
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08-22-2012, 05:41 AM
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Todd, is that the guy that helped you put together an engine during Indy, so you could make first round?
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08-22-2012, 07:45 AM
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RIP Tom. A good man and engine builder...
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08-22-2012, 08:18 AM
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Yes Jim, he worked with me for 2 days in 90+ degree heat to get another engine back in the car. We had to finish a shortblock, fix 4 bent valves in the heads, and built an oil pan. At 70 years old. He was great, and the only reason I made it back. It was an experience I'll never forget. Just wish I could of held up my end by getting past first round. I only got to know him for a short time, but he left a lasting impression on me that I'll always remember. RIP Tom, and God speed..
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08-22-2012, 10:00 AM
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As you can see by the shirts and the decal on the fender. Tom was one of the best back in the day many good and fast racers used his shop.
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08-22-2012, 10:03 AM
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RIP old friend. You will be sorely missed by the racing community.
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