George Mitchell

[Bill]

It was reported in a bulleton published by the Gulf Coast Early V8 Club that George passed away Jan. 14th, all I know. If you ever met George you never forgot the experience, to say the least.

I do know that he had a fall over a year ago. I haven't sen a post from him for a long time which was unusual for him...Bill

[deuce_roadster]

He was an interesting guy; I think he might have invented or designed the wire feed welders among other things. Sorry to hear this.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

He was an interesting guy; I think he might have invented or designed the wire feed welders among other things. Sorry to hear this.

Another one of George's inventions (FOUR water pumps on a flatty).


Coop

[JM 35 Sedan]

I visited George Mitchell and Skip Haney in Punta Gorda many times on various trips to Florida, and I always enjoyed spending time there with both of them.
Rest in peace George Mitchell!!

[Mart]

Did George sign on here as GM?
Rip George.

[ford38v8]

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I never met George in person, but always wanted to. I'd be particularly interested in reading a eulogy written by Skip.

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Another one of George's inventions (FOUR water pumps on a flatty).


Coop

I wonder how that worked out?

I never met George, but from his posts he was a very talented man.

My condolences to his family and friends.

[flatford8]

Originally Posted by Mart

Did George sign on here as GM?
Rip George.

Yes....RIP...GM........Mark

[petehoovie]

His website > http://www.fordcollector.com/

I will miss him...

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[Randy in ca]

Obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=38659811

[RKS.PA]

Randy, thanks for finding the obituary and posting the link. Knew he was involved in spool fed welding equipment and often posted here on his solutions to flathead vapor lock, and he was certainly a supporter of Skip Haney and Skip's water pump designs. His other interests were amazing as well. Part of the year...spring and summer....he had a place in Chester County PA. Rest in Peace, GM!!

[Mart]

Very impressive, a lot of achievements in his lifetime. He was a valued member of this forum and I feel honoured to have been able to call on his expertise.

[Pat/Ohio]

I have visited George and Skip in Punta Gorda on a couple of occasions. Very interesting man (men). Rest in peace GM!

Blessings,
Pat

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Mart

Very impressive, a lot of achievements in his lifetime. He was a valued member of this forum and I feel honoured to have been able to call on his expertise.

Agree 100%. Just the other day I thought how GM hasn't posted in a while. Sadly, now I know why.

Rest in peace, GM. Prayers to his surviving family. He will be missed here.

[Old Redneck]

George was a very good friend and I stayed at his Campground behind his Old Gas Station when I was in Florida. I would take my 39 Conv. down there to tour with George. He would drive my 39 and I would drive his. Then we would tell what the difference was. There was nothing that George could do if he set his mind to do. One of the sharpest person I knew of. Skip and George were always together when I was there. Very humble man. He always had time for me. We always click together when I was there. I will miss him. I could go on and on about George. Every Sunday we and all his friends would meet at the Yaught Club for breakfast. George would laugh and say I don't even own a boat. The meal was on George. They don't come any better than George. I will never forget him. God Bless George and his family.

[Zeke3]

Sorry to hear of his passing, may he rest in peace.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

I wonder how that worked out?

As far as I know, I don't think it ever "worked out" as such. Back many moons ago when George posted that picture, I queried along the same lines and I vaguely remember him saying something like "we threw the parts together just to see if it could be done, more for 'SHOCK VALUE' than for anything else".

I can relate, as I once threw a mocked-up flathead into a restored mid-year Corvette roller chassis for the same reasons. I don't remember taking pictures.

Coop

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[3twinridges]

Sounded like a cool guy. Condolences to the family.

JB

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Randy in ca

Obituary:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=38659811

George was a true Renaissance Man...

Were it not for people like George, many things in our lives would not get done...

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Old Redneck

George was a very good friend and I stayed at his Campground behind his Old Gas Station when I was in Florida. I would take my 39 Conv. down there to tour with George. He would drive my 39 and I would drive his. Then we would tell what the difference was.

[Lawrie]

George was a nice guy, he took my wife and I touring around Sarasota in his 39 then offered it to us to continue our trip up to Georgia in it,
He was a real gentleman
RIP George
Lawrie

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

I never met George in person, but always wanted to. I'd be particularly interested in reading a eulogy written by Skip.

In seeing his picture, I just may have met George once long ago. If it was him, he had his '39 at a swap meet somewhere back East or Midwest? Engine idling quietly, very hot day, demonstrating Skip's water pumps. I remember thinking there must be some trick...

[reagen]

R i p

[Steves46]

I had the privilege of meeting him on a few occasions and have great memories of visiting his museum in Punta Gorda. Very nice and knowledgeable fellow. RIP sir.

[mercman from oz]

George Mitchell on left with his 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible - Died 14 Jan 2023 - Rest in Peace

[VeryTangled]

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Hi Everyone. I can't find it but my first thread started here on the 'Barn ages ago was responded to by GM and he roasted me. It was a situation that was my fault but not the way he was figuring. We crossed paths on the show field at Hershey a decade ago where he obliged a chat. An impressive fella.

[Vic Piano]

I've known George for thirty years; he hosted the Cigar City Flatheads on more than a few occasions when we cruised down to Punta Gorda during our "Barner's Bash" events. He was always very generous with his time and knowledge of Flatheads. I will miss him.

[highbeams]

Exceptional! So exceptional!

[highbeams]

[QUOTE=highbeams;2197573]Exceptional! So exceptional!

[mercman from oz]

Here is a picture of L/R Bill Crosby, Bill Dolan, Skip Haney and George Mitchell with George's 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible.
John's 1935 Ford Sedan is on the right.
Photo compliments Bill Dolan.

[mercman from oz]

This picture shows John Mason sitting in George Mitchell's 39 convertible with a hose connected to the tailpipe and being held up to John's ear so he could hear the sweet sound of a well tuned flathead!
When Bill took the picture, George said "Now I don't want to see that picture on Ford Barn!"
Now it's time for all to enjoy. Photo by Bill Dolan.

[mercman from oz]

George in his beloved 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible saying farewell. Bill Dolan Photo.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

This picture shows John Mason sitting in George Mitchell's 39 convertible with a hose connected to the tailpipe and being held up to John's ear so he could hear the sweet sound of a well tuned flathead!
When Bill took the picture, George said "Now I don't want to see that picture on Ford Barn!"
Now it's time for all to enjoy. Photo by Bill Dolan.

They were definitely fun times visiting George, Skip, and many of George's friends who had also stopped by his shop to visit.

[Brendan]

Godspeed George!

[Cecil/WV]

I met George at the national meet in Hiawasee in 06, he advised me a lot on overheating issues!

[dh]

First met George in person on a Glidden tour about 25 years ago. We had been communicating a couple years before that. George and Ann rode with my wife and I for 5 days of tour in our 35 phaeton. What a bond 2 families develop after that much conversation. I learned so much. Wish I could remember it all. Put us up in fla. A few times. Also visited in PA. George blew a head gasket on his 33 phaeton and didn't feel like a teardown in campground. Will miss him greatly . Don

[Ford46]

Rest in Peace George (GM).

[Scott A Mitchell]

Hi Everyone,
This is Scott Mitchell, George’s youngest son. Thanks for all your kind words from our entire family. Dad had 7 kids. 4 boys and 3 girls. We all enjoyed your posts. His entire collect will be sold through Mecum on July 8th. It will be televised i’ve been told. This is a link to a Mecum write up on Dad. A bit more to his story. https://www.mecum.com/articles/mitch...chanical-mind/

[Scott A Mitchell]

One more link to share concerning Dad’s collection with Mecum. https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissi...te-collection/

I read many comments about Skip also. He worked for my parents close to 40 years. He is family to us. He lives just down the road and still rebuilds the coils and water pumps using Dad’s idea’s and solution to these old problems. I stop to see him often in his shop at his house. If anyone needs Skips contact info i will be happy to post it. Skip still helps me with any problems i have with my cars. This past weekend it was our 1948 Willys. He had it running great in 45 minutes lol.
I restored Dad’s first car with him in 1982. A 1929 roadster. I picked the paint color. Ran over the doors too when he left them on the driveway…another story.
I know Dad was a friend to all of you so i’m sorry for you loss too. Thanks for being Dad’s friends !!!! Scott

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Scott A Mitchell

One more link to share concerning Dad’s collection with Mecum. https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissi...te-collection/

[petehoovie]

I prefer the look of the blackwalls on the '32's below...

[petehoovie]

[petehoovie]

[Scott A Mitchell]

I did a water color for Dad of that 1932 Cabriolet. If i knew how i’d post a picture.

[Planojc]

RIP George.

[Tony, NY]

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Here is a picture of my Systematics MIG welder that my father bought over 40 yrs ago. Very good mig welder.

[Scott A Mitchell]

Hi Tony,
Your welder was build probably 1983. I ran the company for the new owners for about 8 years. I in fact did the demo to Snap-On in 1979. Dad sold to C-K in 1982. They were the world’s largest manufacturer of TIG torches. The company then became C-K Systematics. It was only Systematics prior to 1982. We had a rep in your New York area, Dave Sharky, and he set up distributors is that area. I grew up since 4 years old helping Dad. At 6 he brought circuit boards home for me to solder. I made .10 to .25 cents per board depending on how complicated the pc board was. Most importantly he taught me to make my own money early in life. If i starve it’s not Dad’s fault lol

[petehoovie]

Great story, Scott!

[flatford8]

These are all great stories!.....But...I want to hear the details of running over the doors....that must be priceless!!!.......Mark

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Scott A Mitchell

Hi Tony,
Your welder was build probably 1983. I ran the company for the new owners for about 8 years. I in fact did the demo to Snap-On in 1979. Dad sold to C-K in 1982. They were the world’s largest manufacturer of TIG torches. The company then became C-K Systematics. It was only Systematics prior to 1982. We had a rep in your New York area, Dave Sharky, and he set up distributors is that area. I grew up since 4 years old helping Dad. At 6 he brought circuit boards home for me to solder. I made .10 to .25 cents per board depending on how complicated the pc board was. Most importantly he taught me to make my own money early in life. If i starve it’s not Dad’s fault lol

Scott, welcome to Fordbarn and thank you for adding some good stories and other information on this post about your dad. I really enjoyed the time I spent with him at his work garage, and at his Early Ford vehicle and memorabilia collection in Punta Gorda.