any HAMBers going to the Winfield workshop on nov 26-27? wanted to put the word out to see if anyone had signed up or maybe get some more people interested. i went to the one he had back in march and say it is definitely worth it. i am trying to make plans to go and it would be cool to get a big group going heres the info Gene Winfield Custom Shop 8201 Sierra Hwy Mojave California 93501 (661) 824-4728 http://winfieldcustoms.com/index-map.htm
how much does the class usually run??? lets see if he can do a PAINT class!!!?? maybe he can teach us the FADE JOB!!!!????
i asked him at the last workshop if he was going to do a paint class and he said he had one in the works but it was going to be more exclusive. i think the workshop is $175 per day but im going to have to check on that. you can choose to only go one day but i will probably go for both again. it is well worth the money though.
Gene's a hell of a nice guy. I spoke with him for quite a while at the Lead Sled Spectacular in Salina last summer. I coulda talked to him all day. Definately one of the 'legends'. Wish I could attend one of his classes. J
he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and his memory is incredible. he will also let you work in his shop if you show up early, i stayed an extra day last time and he put me to work on a 51 merc.
Here'sa few photos I took at the Winfield Workshop held in Midland, TX last summer. Participants chopped a 50 2 door merc and made it into a hardtop.Folks who attend are encouraged to join in and get their hands dirty. The last photo is the car on it's way home to south TX. If you can GO>GO>GO to the workshop.
And a few more of last summer's Winfield Midland,TX workshop. A fellow from south TX brought his own Merc and that was the project car. The first thing we did on Friday was remove the flatty.
I've Been Trying To Go For A Couple Of Years Now. The Ol' Wife Is All For It But The Bank Account Doesn't Like It To Much. If I Could Hitch A Ride Or Something I Might... Is He Doing One In Texas Again Anytime Soon???
Here ya go. Project car heading home on the trailer from Midland, TX Gene Winfield Workshop. The last few photos where you can buy shirts, posters and get autographs. Bring CIF only (Cash In Fist). No checks. No credit cards. You can also get you photo with Gene. The owner of the Merc is standing next to Gene and I couldn't resist either. Also a big THANK YOU to Lynn and Jack McLean and all their crew for hosting this show at their fabulous home and workshop. Texas Folks are Fine in my book.
I believe he is having a workshop at his shop in Mojave next weekend (april 21 and 22). Anyone know for sure? We had a great time when he was here in Ohio for the workshop we put on the weekend before the Autorama. See this post... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167075&highlight=gene+winfield and this post... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158554&highlight=gene+winfield
Great pics Jim (19Fordy) thanks for sharing. I'll make it to Gene's workshops one of these days, but for now I'll keep hacking away! haha
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