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SuperDave · 04-25-2017, 07:09 AM

Several years ago I bought a rebuild from a fellow in Vero Beach. I can't recall his name. Is he still rebuilding and if not, who is the new "go to" guy in Florida?

ahirt · 04-25-2017, 07:29 AM

Call Fhane at Stuart Model A Parts and Service. 772-341-8291. He can put you in touch with the guy. I don't know his name but Fhane has his engines done there and has for years.

Mike V. Florida · 04-25-2017, 02:35 PM

I think it's Doug McPherson 772-633-2747

SuperDave · 04-26-2017, 04:52 AM

Thanks guys

SuperDave · 07-10-2017, 07:36 AM

I am going to visit Doug today along with a block i suspect is cracked.

SuperDave · 07-12-2017, 07:00 AM

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Yep, cracked block beyond repair. Decided to buy one of his rebuilt engines outright, as soon as it's done.
Doug is a great guy that does great work. He is not internet savvy so probably gets less work than if he was in the forefront. That doesn't seem to bother him. Might be a few weeks, but i will have the confidence that my friend/customer will have a solid engine.

taterjacksam · 07-12-2017, 07:50 AM

Dave I called Doug yesterday as well looking for an engine. I sent you a message several weeks ago asking about Doug.

SuperDave · 07-30-2017, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by taterjacksam

Dave I called Doug yesterday as well looking for an engine. I sent you a message several weeks ago asking about Doug.

He is building two engines. One for me and another.. Is that other one for you? We pick ours up Thursday. He runs them in before releasing them. I have had several visits with him lately. A very knowledgeable perfectionist. He has been rebuilding A engines for over 40 years. Says he is going to retire. That will be a big loss to the hobby.

taterjacksam · 07-30-2017, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperDave

He is building two engines. One for me and another.. Is that other one for you? We pick ours up Thursday. He runs them in before releasing them. I have had several visits with him lately. A very knowledgeable perfectionist. He has been rebuilding A engines for over 40 years. Says he is going to retire. That will be a big loss to the hobby.

He called Thursday and said he is cleaning my block and will start as soon as he gets the one he is working on done. Told me he is retiring as well.

04-25-2017, 07:09 AM	#1
SuperDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 166	Model a engine rebuilder, florida Several years ago I bought a rebuild from a fellow in Vero Beach. I can't recall his name. Is he still rebuilding and if not, who is the new "go to" guy in Florida? __________________ Live in the Past.... It's cheaper.

04-25-2017, 07:29 AM	#2
ahirt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 108	Re: Model a engine rebuilder, florida Call Fhane at Stuart Model A Parts and Service. 772-341-8291. He can put you in touch with the guy. I don't know his name but Fhane has his engines done there and has for years.

04-25-2017, 02:35 PM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model a engine rebuilder, florida I think it's Doug McPherson 772-633-2747 __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

04-26-2017, 04:52 AM	#4
SuperDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 166	Re: Model a engine rebuilder, florida Thanks guys __________________ Live in the Past.... It's cheaper.

07-10-2017, 07:36 AM	#5
SuperDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 166	Re: Model a engine rebuilder, florida I am going to visit Doug today along with a block i suspect is cracked.

07-12-2017, 07:00 AM	#6
SuperDave Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne Fl Posts: 166	Re: Model a engine rebuilder, florida Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yep, cracked block beyond repair. Decided to buy one of his rebuilt engines outright, as soon as it's done. Doug is a great guy that does great work. He is not internet savvy so probably gets less work than if he was in the forefront. That doesn't seem to bother him. Might be a few weeks, but i will have the confidence that my friend/customer will have a solid engine. __________________ Live in the Past.... It's cheaper.

07-12-2017, 07:50 AM	#7
taterjacksam Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leesburg, Fl. Posts: 23	Re: Model a engine rebuilder, florida Dave I called Doug yesterday as well looking for an engine. I sent you a message several weeks ago asking about Doug.