Mark Pearson
Ham Lake,MN
Summary
Adept Automotive Restoration Specialist with a proven track record at Odyssey Restorations, showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship in prewar and vintage vehicle restoration. Expert in engine rebuilding and advanced metalworking, I excel in transforming visions into concours-level reality. Renowned for innovative solutions and collaborative client relations, my work has garnered awards at prestigious automotive events.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Restoration Specialist
Odyssey Restorations
Spring Lake Park, MN
02.1992 - Current
- Specialize in the restoration and fabrication of prewar and vintage vehicles, focused on engine and chassis components, and fine-tuning for concours-level quality.
- Worked on full-frame-off restorations and customizations, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship, historical accuracy, and performance.
- Completed award-winning restorations for prestigious clients, including multiple vehicles featured at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, and Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance.
- Created custom solutions for rare or hard-to-find parts, leveraging advanced metalworking skills and historical vehicle research.
- Collaborated directly with clients to understand their vision, and deliver meticulously restored vehicles.
Performance Engine Builder
Performance Concepts Racing Engines
Spring Lake Park, MN
06.1977 - 02.1992
- Operated various machines instrumental in building high-performance blueprinted engines, like Sunnen honing machines and Serdi valve equipment.
Education
Tig Welding
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN04-1986
Skills
- Ability to organize restoration and repair projects
- Manual lathe and milling machine skills
- Able to find repair solutions for unattainable parts
- Skilled in TIG welding and brazing
- Complete engine and drivetrain rebuilding skill set, including operating all machines necessary to achieve concours or performance results
- Work with vendors to contract projects for unavailable parts
Affiliations
- Cars have been a part of my life from the time I was born. I grew up at the dragstrip working with my dad who raced a competitive competition eliminator car. now I enjoy car shows, golf and family.
Accomplishments
- Best open car at pebble beach 1996
- Best in class pebble beach 2004
- Multiple first place and senior awards at CCCA events
- Built multiple engines for record setting comp eliminator and stock eliminator cars
- Part of team to set national record for et and mph in B/ Modified production
Timeline
Automotive Restoration Specialist
Odyssey Restorations
02.1992 - Current
Performance Engine Builder
Performance Concepts Racing Engines
06.1977 - 02.1992
Tig Welding
Anoka Technical College
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