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IndianapolisRacer · 01-16-2026, 09:32 PM

I live in Southern Illinois , Olney and I am needing help working on my 1932 Ford V8 . The closer the better !Thanks for all suggestions found a great man to help me with car !

Bruce_MO · 01-17-2026, 12:18 PM

Call Larry Shepard in St. Charles, MO. He’s on FB as Larrys_40, I believe. He’s does excellent work.

TJ · 01-17-2026, 01:20 PM

If you are a Ford V-8 Club member check your roster for Illinois. Make a call or two and I'm sure you will get some referrals. Some club members also post on the site.

pistonbroke · 01-18-2026, 10:26 AM

What Is it you need help with? Im 90 miles north of St luis. Tim

IndianapolisRacer · 01-19-2026, 09:50 AM

Will do thanks Mike B

IndianapolisRacer · 01-19-2026, 09:51 AM

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Pulling engine to repair clutch/throwout bearing

IndianapolisRacer · 01-19-2026, 09:52 AM

Could not find on FB

BlueSunoco · 01-19-2026, 10:40 AM

Also try Gerald and Sons in Nappanee, Indiana.
They work solely on Model A Fords but they WILL work on the '32's. No other year early V-8's though.
Gerald and Sons are only on FaceBook they discontinued their web site. I am not on FB myself.
Look them up on Duck Duck Go at least you can get a phone number.
Good luck. .32's are beautiful cars a carry over of the '30-'31 Ford Model A styling

IndianapolisRacer · 01-19-2026, 05:42 PM

Thanks, , I am in Southern Illinois and Nappanee In is 250 miles North of me . Looking for closer but might have to haul a bit. Thanks Mike B

Farley's34 · 01-19-2026, 07:46 PM

Ship it to Millworks Hot Rod in New Hampshire and have them check the car over and repair anything that needs attention.

Bruce_MO · 01-20-2026, 09:52 AM

Larry Shepard in St. Charles, MO. 636-734-5510. He’s “Larrys40” on Fordbarn.

Seth Swoboda · 01-20-2026, 02:26 PM

I sent you a PM. I'm 90 miles from you.

BlueSunoco · 01-20-2026, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianapolisRacer

Thanks, , I am in Southern Illinois and Nappanee In is 250 miles North of me . Looking for closer but might have to haul a bit. Thanks Mike B

Ahh--- yes Larry would be closer at 158 miles but I don't think he does much with early flatheads....He's pretty much a Model A guy,,,

It is harder to find help for flathead Fords....

01-16-2026, 09:32 PM	#1
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 230	Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 I live in Southern Illinois , Olney and I am needing help working on my 1932 Ford V8 . The closer the better !Thanks for all suggestions found a great man to help me with car ! Last edited by IndianapolisRacer; 01-22-2026 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Solved problem

01-17-2026, 12:18 PM	#2
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 592	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Call Larry Shepard in St. Charles, MO. He’s on FB as Larrys_40, I believe. He’s does excellent work.

01-17-2026, 01:20 PM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 If you are a Ford V-8 Club member check your roster for Illinois. Make a call or two and I'm sure you will get some referrals. Some club members also post on the site.

01-18-2026, 10:26 AM	#4
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 838	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 What Is it you need help with? Im 90 miles north of St luis. Tim

01-19-2026, 09:50 AM	#5
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 230	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Will do thanks Mike B

01-19-2026, 09:51 AM	#6
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 230	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pulling engine to repair clutch/throwout bearing

01-19-2026, 09:52 AM	#7
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 230	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Could not find on FB

01-19-2026, 10:40 AM	#8
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 1,091	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Also try Gerald and Sons in Nappanee, Indiana. They work solely on Model A Fords but they WILL work on the '32's. No other year early V-8's though. Gerald and Sons are only on FaceBook they discontinued their web site. I am not on FB myself. Look them up on Duck Duck Go at least you can get a phone number. Good luck. .32's are beautiful cars a carry over of the '30-'31 Ford Model A styling

01-19-2026, 05:42 PM	#9
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 230	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Thanks, , I am in Southern Illinois and Nappanee In is 250 miles North of me . Looking for closer but might have to haul a bit. Thanks Mike B

01-19-2026, 07:46 PM	#10
Farley's34 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlton New York Posts: 598	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Ship it to Millworks Hot Rod in New Hampshire and have them check the car over and repair anything that needs attention.

01-20-2026, 09:52 AM	#11
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 592	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 Larry Shepard in St. Charles, MO. 636-734-5510. He’s “Larrys40” on Fordbarn.

01-20-2026, 02:26 PM	#12
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,211	Re: Wanted a mechanic to work on my 32 Ford V8 I sent you a PM. I'm 90 miles from you.