REBEL - Key Persons

Bill Johnson (1927 - 2017) - Bill began his machine shop career at the age of 16 working at J. B. Cook grinding crankshafts. From there he worked for Mincey's Machine Shop and International Harvester. With almost 60 years in the business, he has literally bored thousands of engine blocks, sized more rods than he cares to mention and built many, many engines. Bill opened Rebel Rebuilders, Inc., in 1986 and worked full time in the business until 1998 when he sold to his daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and Stump. Bill had vision and left his mark in this business which continues to thrive more than 30 years later.

Joe Griffis - Joe came to Rebel in 1995 while he was still in high school. After graduation and a short period in the armed services, he is now full time. Although Joe can do all aspects of engine and head work, he is our block specialist, decking, boring, honing, line boring. He is also a master engine builder and once all parts are ready for assembly, you will find him in the build room, putting it all together. In his spare time, Joey enjoys fishing, hunting and just being outdoors!