The Ford Barn

35fordtn · 02-18-2026, 12:55 PM

I am saddened to report that David Rehor passed away very early this morning. Many within the hobby know David from his wealth of knowledge on 1932 Ford's; as well as being the Author of the Club's 1932 Ford Book.

His wealth of knowledge was unlike anyone I have ever met. He for me personally was a mentor not just on Early Fords but life in general. His generosity was reckognized by so many.

He was a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club for the last 56 years and served many important roles within the Club.

Please keep his family and Grandchildren in your thoughts and prayers.

1942deluxe · 02-18-2026, 01:02 PM

A very big loss. The first word that comes to mind is gentleman when I think of him.

Tim Ayers · 02-18-2026, 01:12 PM

I'm very sorry to hear of David's passing. What a wealth of knowledge. I never met him, but he seemed like quite a guy. Condolences to his family.

deuce lover · 02-18-2026, 01:12 PM

Rest in Peace my friend,you will be greatly missed !!!

rockfla · 02-18-2026, 01:12 PM

Just a sad sad day. Will be missed more than words can say!!! Blessings to Brenden and all of David's family, may David also be blessed and rest in peace. Till we meet again Sir!!!! AND thank you Michael for keeping Us up to date.

cas3 · 02-18-2026, 01:15 PM

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My goodness, that is a big loss. RIP David

deuce_roadster · 02-18-2026, 01:21 PM

This is a loss that can't be replaced. I will miss our email communications. A very sad day for all of us.

tubman · 02-18-2026, 01:33 PM

I was shocked when I saw this. David was a giant in this hobby and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family. RIP, sir.

glennpm · 02-18-2026, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

This is a loss that can't be replaced. I will miss our email communications. A very sad day for all of us.

This is a devastating loss and personally upsetting. David's experience working for Ford , his books and willingness to help us all here is a great loss. A wonderful person and a pleasure to talk with too. RIP David.

petehoovie · 02-18-2026, 01:39 PM

Very sad to hear...

1934 FORD NUT · 02-18-2026, 01:40 PM

R.I.P. bud and prayers for you and yours.

Will always remember the time you were here going over minutia on 33- 34 stuff.
Thanks for the memories and shared knowledge.
Huge loss of knowledge .

Old Redneck · 02-18-2026, 02:16 PM

He was a very special friend. He help me with my 32 Ford for 8 years getting it so I could get a Dearborn award. He was special helping me. I will miss him very much. I enjoyed talking with him on the internet. I don't know what else to say. Very brilliant person I half to say.I will never forget him.God Bless Dave

Newc · 02-18-2026, 02:24 PM

33/34 book also lost now. Newc

ford38v8 · 02-18-2026, 02:55 PM

Rest in Peace, David.

Kube · 02-18-2026, 03:07 PM

A huge loss. I REALLY cared about David and my gosh, he had my full respect.
Sincerely, the world lost a tremendous and wonderful human being.

Zeke3 · 02-18-2026, 03:37 PM

Condolences to his family, may he Rest in Peace. I will keep him in my prayers.

1952henry · 02-18-2026, 05:28 PM

Sad to hear.

toms32 · 02-18-2026, 05:31 PM

Terrible David was probably one of the most knowable people know for 32 Fords. He will be truly missed Tom Gormley

torpedo · 02-18-2026, 05:39 PM

The Fordbarn community has lost a monumental asset.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
RIP Dave

TJ · 02-18-2026, 08:25 PM

Sorry to hear of the loss of "Mr. 32". Not only did he know all the info on 32's he was also a source of information on many other Fords from 32-53. He is leaving a legacy with his book and his postings on this site. Thank you Dave. RIP "David G"

02-18-2026, 12:55 PM	#1
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,468	The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor I am saddened to report that David Rehor passed away very early this morning. Many within the hobby know David from his wealth of knowledge on 1932 Ford's; as well as being the Author of the Club's 1932 Ford Book. His wealth of knowledge was unlike anyone I have ever met. He for me personally was a mentor not just on Early Fords but life in general. His generosity was reckognized by so many. He was a member of the Early Ford V-8 Club for the last 56 years and served many important roles within the Club. Please keep his family and Grandchildren in your thoughts and prayers.

02-18-2026, 01:02 PM	#2
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor A very big loss. The first word that comes to mind is gentleman when I think of him.

02-18-2026, 01:12 PM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,226	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor I'm very sorry to hear of David's passing. What a wealth of knowledge. I never met him, but he seemed like quite a guy. Condolences to his family.

02-18-2026, 01:12 PM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rockwall TX Posts: 6,018	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Rest in Peace my friend,you will be greatly missed !!!

02-18-2026, 01:12 PM	#5
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 5,164	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Just a sad sad day. Will be missed more than words can say!!! Blessings to Brenden and all of David's family, may David also be blessed and rest in peace. Till we meet again Sir!!!! AND thank you Michael for keeping Us up to date.

02-18-2026, 01:15 PM	#6
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,557	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My goodness, that is a big loss. RIP David

02-18-2026, 01:21 PM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 4,043	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor This is a loss that can't be replaced. I will miss our email communications. A very sad day for all of us.

02-18-2026, 01:33 PM	#8
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,132	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor I was shocked when I saw this. David was a giant in this hobby and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family. RIP, sir.

02-18-2026, 01:39 PM	#10
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 11,643	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Very sad to hear... __________________

02-18-2026, 01:40 PM	#11
1934 FORD NUT Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2026 Posts: 7	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor R.I.P. bud and prayers for you and yours. Will always remember the time you were here going over minutia on 33- 34 stuff. Thanks for the memories and shared knowledge. Huge loss of knowledge .

02-18-2026, 02:16 PM	#12
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,994	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor He was a very special friend. He help me with my 32 Ford for 8 years getting it so I could get a Dearborn award. He was special helping me. I will miss him very much. I enjoyed talking with him on the internet. I don't know what else to say. Very brilliant person I half to say.I will never forget him.God Bless Dave

02-18-2026, 02:24 PM	#13
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,052	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor 33/34 book also lost now. Newc

02-18-2026, 02:55 PM	#14
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,634	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Rest in Peace, David. __________________ Alan

02-18-2026, 03:07 PM	#15
Kube Super Moderator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 10,539	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor A huge loss. I REALLY cared about David and my gosh, he had my full respect. Sincerely, the world lost a tremendous and wonderful human being. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

02-18-2026, 03:37 PM	#16
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Condolences to his family, may he Rest in Peace. I will keep him in my prayers.

02-18-2026, 05:28 PM	#17
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,840	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Sad to hear. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

02-18-2026, 05:31 PM	#18
toms32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,081	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Terrible David was probably one of the most knowable people know for 32 Fords. He will be truly missed Tom Gormley

02-18-2026, 05:39 PM	#19
torpedo Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 91	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor The Fordbarn community has lost a monumental asset. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Dave __________________ Flathead enthusiast - 1933 Phaeton

02-18-2026, 08:25 PM	#20
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: The loss of a true legend in the hobby-- David Rehor Sorry to hear of the loss of "Mr. 32". Not only did he know all the info on 32's he was also a source of information on many other Fords from 32-53. He is leaving a legacy with his book and his postings on this site. Thank you Dave. RIP "David G"