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John Francis · #1 02-17-2015, 07:40 AM

Hi to all, I have visited this site before but never "registered", but since I have been following the online videos of the 1959 Alfa and it led me to here, I thought it was time to "join up" (just completed metal work on a 1961 Alfa). I have been in the automotive field most of my years (to many?). I've been doing mainly classic car repair/restoration for the last +-20yrs. I have been fortunate to work: (1) on some great cars (many pre-war, mostly 30"s American and European custom coachwork), (2) with some very talented/skilled craftsman, (3) attend shows and meet other restorers and see their work. My main focus now is mostly the metal work on restorations, (get to "bogged down" on "1st timers" entire restoration projects! ) Aways willing & wanting to learn and share. Thanks, John Francis

Kerry Pinkerton · #2 02-17-2015, 08:05 AM

Welcome John. Do you happen to know a fellow restorer by the name of Jim Hury who used to live up in your part of the world?

John Francis · #3 02-17-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry Pinkerton

Welcome John. Do you happen to know a fellow restorer by the name of Jim Hury who used to live up in your part of the world?

Hi Kerry, thanks for the "welcome", but no I can't say I of know him. Do you know where he was located, who he worked for or with, or what type of cars he did? John

Kerry Pinkerton · #4 02-17-2015, 11:08 AM

He was in Parksburg PA and his company was Chalfant Motor Car Company. He did (does) Pebble Beach/Amelia Island quality stuff. Currently lives near me in Belfast TN.

John Francis · #5 02-17-2015, 12:52 PM

Parksburg is about 1.5 hrs. from me, I restored/showed cars for both of the shows, probably passed "like ships in the night",... always amazed the people we don't know, but should!