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10-04-2014, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Dacula, (Atlanta),
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 SC, Southern Automotive 427W Stroker
Posts: 1,649
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Sad day in the Cobra community
I just received word that Bill Parham, founder of Southern Automotive Engines here in Georgia, passed away today after a long battle with cancer. He did leave the company in great hands between his wife Susan and Lyle.
Rest in Peace, Bill. I'm really going to miss you.
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After a good hard ride.....oil pressure is over 50, temp is below 190, she idles and no new dents. LIFE IS GOOD!
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10-04-2014, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: BRADENTON,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: KIRKHAM 427 S/C, SHELBY 427 ALUM. STROKER
Posts: 1,396
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Sad news. RIP Bill
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10-04-2014, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Canandaigua,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF MKII Riverside Racer FIA
Posts: 2,497
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Bill was a very good man and will be sadly missed.
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10-04-2014, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Dacula, (Atlanta),
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 SC, Southern Automotive 427W Stroker
Posts: 1,649
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Bill's funeral will be at Hasting's Funeral Home in McDonough, GA. Viewing is Monday night 5-8PM and the funeral is on Tuesday at 11:00. You can sign the guest book at:
Home - Haisten Funerals & Cremations
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After a good hard ride.....oil pressure is over 50, temp is below 190, she idles and no new dents. LIFE IS GOOD!
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10-04-2014, 08:53 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
Posts: 5,499
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We lost a corner stone of the industry. Sincere condolences to Susan.
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10-05-2014, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Huntsville,
AL
Cobra Make, Engine: SOLD-SPO2660, Southern Automotive 406FE, TKO-600
Posts: 65
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Rest in peace my friend....condolences to Susan and family. Bill helped me a lot when I was preparing to buy my Cobra. I credit him with my getting off to a good start! Hopefully Susan and Lyle will continue Southern Automotive.
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Have fun and enjoy life, because when it is over, it is too late!
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10-05-2014, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Leicestershire,
UK
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
Posts: 1,137
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Sad news indeed. Bill was one of the genuine good guys.
I broke some rocker parts in an engine nearly 5 years after Bill built it for me and he just said "tell me what parts you need and I'll get them sent right over to you" and wouldn't accept any payment for them or even the shipping.
He will be missed.
Paul
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10-05-2014, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Shreveport,
LA
Cobra Make, Engine: SAI; '68 427FESO Southern Automotive
Posts: 300
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I will miss him dearly. Mr. Bill, as I called him, was nothing except phenomenal in his ways. He and Miss Susan were so kind and helpful with my project. I will always be grateful. He had the best Southern demeanor! He knew that FE big block like no other. He could walk you through every single passage over the phone, to the last screw. Pretty amazing.
God and Cobra's speed!
Cheers
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10-05-2014, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Shreveport,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SAI; '68 427FESO Southern Automotive
Posts: 300
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Thank you, Mr. Bill:
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10-05-2014, 03:08 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
Posts: 18,998
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R.i.p............
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10-05-2014, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Arps/Burroughs/Hurricane/428FE
Posts: 1,346
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Wow! So sad to hear about Bill's passing . He was a wonderful man that provided Ford folks with some of the best engine builds ever and always at a competitive price. Bill and Susan were always a joy to talk to on the phone ( I just loved hearing Susan's charming voice, it just made my day), she was always so helpful and committed to getting things done right.
I just talked to her and Lyle a few days ago regarding a part number, Lyle took care of my question and was especially polite and helpful.
Southern Automotive is one of the few class companies around that stands behind their products.
RIP Bill, I still tell my friends here in Arizona about how you asked me about "how I was going to drive my cobra", the result was a very good cam shaft.
Thanks Bill Parham !
Bill Bess -Lake Havasu City, AZ.
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01-16-2015, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Atlanta,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #821,Southern Automotive 427 Side Oiler w/2x4
Posts: 687
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Gees What a shame. I was just going to call them. I sold my SPF to a guy in Denver and was going to let them know. I just put a post to sell my trailer on AC Cobra. To let the home town boys have first shot at it and ran across your post on Bill.
Take care Tony
AD
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01-16-2015, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
WI
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
Posts: 3,767
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Wow - really sad news. I spoke to Bill and Susan several times when I was exploring the feasibility of switching to an FE. A very kind, pleasant and patient man. May he rest in peace. All the best to Susan - my condolences for your loss.
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