G'day From Melbourne Australia!

junkmn · 12th November 2009, 17:48

I have been checking out BHP for some time now, and finally have become a member.iMy name is Chris, born and raised in Australia, and a 100% full time car nut, car collector, car restorer and hot rodder. My parents were both born in India, and migrated to Australia in the late 1960's, hence my interest in this sight.

My main interest is in American Classic cars of the 1930's 40's 50's and 60's, my collection currently consists of a 1961 Plymouth Fury, 1959 Chevrolet Belair, 1956 Cadillac coupe Deville, 1955 FJ Holden special, 1971 ford f100 pick up., and 1964 Ford Falcon XM coupe, all are driven on a regular basis the falcon being my daily driver

I am an industrial designer/mechanical engineer by qualification and currently self employed running my own Auto restoration business.

I look forward to sharing in the many interesting stories/adventures regarding classic cars in the not to distant future!

tintin82 · 12th November 2009, 19:06

Welcome aboard Chris. We look forward to hearing your experience and expertise in automobiles.

Why don't you start a workshop branch in India?

kuttapan · 12th November 2009, 19:59

Welcome to T-bhp Chris. Whereabouts in Melbourne are u from?

Nice collection you got there..

hillram · 12th November 2009, 20:33

Welcome aboard Chris.Ihave lived in Melbourne for few years and Australia is a fabulous country.
Do post some pics of your beauties.

junkmn · 13th November 2009, 03:33

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

Welcome to T-bhp Chris. Whereabouts in Melbourne are u from?

Nice collection you got there..

cheers thankyou, Im in glen waverley way out east!

junkmn · 13th November 2009, 03:57

here are some pics of my collection, as requested.

StreetAddict · 13th November 2009, 11:26

Whoa, Fury is a sweetheart. Tons of chrome there.

Welcome to TeamBHP Chris.

Waiting for some Work-In-Progress threads of yours when you restore those classic beauties.

Enjoy yor stay here!

mnhegde · 13th November 2009, 11:47

Welcome to team-bhp Chris. Wonderful collections. A new thread please (with many many pics).

esteem_lover · 13th November 2009, 12:24

Welcome to Team-BHP Chris. Fantastic collection of cars there. Which part in India are your parents from ?

junkmn · 13th November 2009, 13:42

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Welcome to Team-BHP Chris. Fantastic collection of cars there. Which part in India are your parents from ?

Mum from ootie, dad from Tanjore. Me born and raised in Australia.

DJANGO · 14th November 2009, 00:36

Chris:

Welcome to Team BHP, pal. Nice car collection. How does it feel to be doing what you love for a living? Here's hoping you add many more cars to your collection.

Django

MX6 · 14th November 2009, 00:45

welcome chris. Fury looks like a BOAT! Boatcar? Batcar. Well whatever, I'd love to drive one such car. Been to India anytime? Tanjore is famous for a biiiiiiiiiig temple.

mohit · 14th November 2009, 00:48

Very nice cars and in immaculate shape too. Love them! Welcome to TBHP.

12th November 2009, 17:48	#1
junkmn Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 24 Thanked: 10 Times	G'day From Melbourne Australia! I have been checking out BHP for some time now, and finally have become a member.iMy name is Chris, born and raised in Australia, and a 100% full time car nut, car collector, car restorer and hot rodder. My parents were both born in India, and migrated to Australia in the late 1960's, hence my interest in this sight. My main interest is in American Classic cars of the 1930's 40's 50's and 60's, my collection currently consists of a 1961 Plymouth Fury, 1959 Chevrolet Belair, 1956 Cadillac coupe Deville, 1955 FJ Holden special, 1971 ford f100 pick up., and 1964 Ford Falcon XM coupe, all are driven on a regular basis the falcon being my daily driver I am an industrial designer/mechanical engineer by qualification and currently self employed running my own Auto restoration business. I look forward to sharing in the many interesting stories/adventures regarding classic cars in the not to distant future!
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12th November 2009, 19:06	#2
tintin82 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore<-->Madras Posts: 58 Thanked: Once	Welcome aboard Chris. We look forward to hearing your experience and expertise in automobiles. Why don't you start a workshop branch in India?
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12th November 2009, 19:59	#3
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Welcome to T-bhp Chris. Whereabouts in Melbourne are u from? Nice collection you got there..
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12th November 2009, 20:33	#4
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Welcome aboard Chris.Ihave lived in Melbourne for few years and Australia is a fabulous country. Do post some pics of your beauties.
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13th November 2009, 11:26	#7
StreetAddict BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 202 Thanked: 49 Times	Whoa, Fury is a sweetheart. Tons of chrome there. Welcome to TeamBHP Chris. Waiting for some Work-In-Progress threads of yours when you restore those classic beauties. Enjoy yor stay here! Last edited by StreetAddict : 13th November 2009 at 11:28.
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13th November 2009, 11:47	#8
mnhegde BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B E N G A L U R U Posts: 473 Thanked: 0 Times	Welcome to team-bhp Chris. Wonderful collections. A new thread please (with many many pics).
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13th November 2009, 12:24	#9
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Welcome to Team-BHP Chris. Fantastic collection of cars there. Which part in India are your parents from ?
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14th November 2009, 00:36	#11
DJANGO BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: KA 03, KL 7, MH 04 Posts: 43 Thanked: 0 Times	Chris: Welcome to Team BHP, pal. Nice car collection. How does it feel to be doing what you love for a living? Here's hoping you add many more cars to your collection. Django
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14th November 2009, 00:45	#12
MX6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: City of seven islands. Posts: 2,877 Thanked: 231 Times	welcome chris. Fury looks like a BOAT! Boatcar? Batcar. Well whatever, I'd love to drive one such car. Been to India anytime? Tanjore is famous for a biiiiiiiiiig temple.
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14th November 2009, 00:48	#13
mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	Very nice cars and in immaculate shape too. Love them! Welcome to TBHP.
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