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History R.I.P Stuart Hilborn

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Rich Venza, Dec 16, 2013.

  1. frank spittle
    Joined: Jan 29, 2009
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    Nothing has been invented as important for fine tuning a piston powered racing engine as fuel injection and Stuart Hilborn was the guy that did it. Almost every new gasoline engine uses it today. He attended one of the Super Stock Reunions I organized about 15 years ago and was the guy all the racing legends wanted to spend time with. A very nice and humble man.

    R.I.P. Mr. Hilborn.
     
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  2. saltflats
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
    Posts: 12,594

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    from Missouri

    R.I.P. Mr. Hilborn.
     
  3. R.I.P. Stu.
    Al.
     
  4. OneRustedDodge
    Joined: Jan 28, 2007
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    Went and visited him in November up in Aliso Viejo. We talked about his streamliner and he thought it was cool a young kid was so into hot rods. Thanks for your time Mr. Stuart Hilborn. You will be missed.
     
  5. sota
    Joined: Oct 14, 2006
    Posts: 717

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    I had the great honor to meet Mr. Hilborn a few years ago at the LARS. RIP Mr. Hilborn
     
  6. 296ardun
    Joined: Feb 11, 2009
    Posts: 4,673

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    Took Hilborn injector #00025 to his shop to get flow-benched. Someone told Stu Hilborn that one of his old injectors had come back, and he came up front to see what old geezer had it...there instead was a dumb 19-year old kid, me. He realized that I was pretty clueless, then invited me back to the bench, set it up, flowed it, asked me what I was running, and then fixed the pump for free.....One of the wizards of hot rodding, yet he had time for a novice, told me how to set it up, and it worked just as he said it would.....

    Never forgot his kindness....RIP
     
  7. Rickybop
    Joined: May 23, 2008
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    Boy, that says a lot. What a nice man...and a pioneer and genious to boot.
     
  8. falcongeorge
    Joined: Aug 26, 2010
    Posts: 18,341

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    from BC

    Godspeed to a man who changed the face of racing forever.
     
  9. Sad news. Great story. To me it's things like this that really make a legend, otherwise, you are just famous.

    Thanks to Mr. Hilborn for all he gave us. May he rest in peace.
     
  10. 69z
    Joined: Oct 5, 2013
    Posts: 75

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    Truly one of the great AUTO INNOVATORS!
     
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    Stuart Hilborn
    (October 19, 1917 - 16 December 16, 2013)​
     
  12. What can I say that hasn't already been said....

    Its a sad day in the Hot Rod world, thanks & RIP Mr Hilborn, you've lead a life that many aspire to but never achieve
     
  13. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Thoughts and prayers going out to friends and family, RIP Stu
     

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  14. bonesy
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
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    R.I.P. Mr. Hilborn
     
  15. fab32
    Joined: May 14, 2002
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    Sad news indeed as another one of the greats passes from us. My mother always said to address someone that was older or in a position of authority by Mr. not their first name. At my age there are less and less that are older but still remaining are many who deserve my respect...............MR HILBORN is in that group. Every time an engine fires with one of his injections aboard his legacy lives on. Godspeed Mr. Hilborn........you will be missed.

    Frank
     
  16. youngsspeed
    Joined: Nov 16, 2006
    Posts: 138

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    rest in peace mr. hilborn. and please say hi to my mom for me .
     
  17. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
    Posts: 31,179

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    Sincere sympathy goes out to all of his family, and friends. changed the world of racing.
     
  18. RIP Mr Hilborn.
     
  19. Phillips
    Joined: Oct 26, 2010
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    Respects Mr. Hilborn, thank you.
     
  20. very sad news, a true legend..
     
  21. dclickster
    Joined: Nov 7, 2005
    Posts: 86

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    Great Man ! Great Respect! R.I.P. Mr. Hilborn !
     
  22. One of my auto world hero's, God Speed Sir. JW
     
  23. lowkroozer
    Joined: Jun 1, 2006
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  24. Lytles Garage
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    What a life he had !! Chris
     
  25. Deuce Bruce
    Joined: Mar 29, 2008
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    Stu was a member of the LOW FLYERS...along with other GREATS!!!!
    Phil Remington, Jack Engle (cams), Travers and Coons, etc...
    We're losing our Greatest Generation slowly and sadly...
    I had dinner with Alex Xydias Sunday night and he's as sharp as ever!!!
    Everyone at the HAMB gets it and celebrates the good old...days every day!!!
    God Bless America!!!
    Never lift....
     
  26. My condolences to the Hilborn family.
     
  27. scootrz1
    Joined: Apr 16, 2011
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    from usa

    sorry to hear this RIP
     
  28. Bugsy48
    Joined: Feb 26, 2010
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    Absolute ICON, My condolances to the Hilborn family and friends....
     
  29. 1971BB427
    Joined: Mar 6, 2010
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    1971BB427
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    from Oregon

    He definitely was a pioneer, and changed the face of racing with his injection system! Glad he had a long life. RIP.
     

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