Hemi George in Los Angeles/SoCal?

Anyone have any dealings with a guy who goes by the name "Hemi George"? I believe he is in Tujunga, Sunland or Sun Valley and is of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern decent.

He worked on my godfather's Barracuda over a decade ago, did some wild "Frankenstein" stuff, really funky-yet-functional repairs and adjustments, and I'd be interested to know about his reputation or whether he is still around. He smoked like a fish and had very stringent politics but we remember a couple early 70s Challengers (Bumble Bees) 440 six pack's in immaculate condition in his yard. He was mainly a Mopar performance engine builder.

Thanks,

Noah