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| Munk's Motors would like to introduce you to some
of our technician's and give you an insight into their background's and technical experience. Below are some of our technician's: |
 Larry
Henson has been maintaining, diagnosing,
repairing, and restoring cars at the Orchard
Lake Shop for more than 22 years. Time does fly! When Larry was 14 years old, he was already working around stock cars, doing whatever he could, and really enjoying it. He fixed up an old Chevelle as a hobby / stock car, and when he finally managed to get permission from his parents, he started racing that car and continued racing for 2 years at the Owosso Speedway. Larry wanted to continue working on cars. By the time he talked to Chris, Larry had two auto related jobs behind him and years of personal experience fixing cars and working with electronics. Chris appreciated Larry's intense interest in the field and recognized a great natural talent, and put him to work. During the time he has been at Munk's Larry has studied, taken classes, passed exams and worked on a lot of cars. He's an ASE certified technician with qualifications in 7 areas, he has a BSC5 (Bosch level 5 certification), and has studied as a specialist in automotive electronics and diesel engines.  While experienced and qualified to work on any car, Larry especially likes to work on the older cars. The challenges they present suit him. The problems of older cars are often complex, yielding only to the diagnostic techniques performed with an appreciation and knowledge of the car's history. Needed parts may have long since disappeared from any parts catalogue. Although the managers at the shop on M-59 can find almost any part, when they can't find it, Larry will fabricate what's needed. He enjoys the fabrication process - and he likes to get the job done right. The way he puts it he "wants to fix your car the way you would if you could." If you talk to Larry, he will let you know that he would rather be doing the listening than the talking. And he is a very good listener. When a customer describes a problem, Larry can make sense out of those auditory and visual descriptions we come up with in our efforts to explain what's happening: "My car went 'ping-ping-ponk' and then it died." But it's equally true that when someone asks him a question he freely shares his knowledge. Once people have met Larry and know his work, they're likely to ask for him. They appreciate his integrity and workmanship. Larry enjoys working at Vintage Munk's - he's pretty much on his own. Vintage Munk's is small, but when he is working on a car, he is happy to be without the distractions and interruptions of the larger shop. For Larry, figuring out the problem and coming up with the solution is pretty much the occupation of a solitary craftsman. Since starting work at Munk's, Larry married Kim, and together they are raising 2 children, now ages 10 and 18. A few years ago they moved into a new home and they are involved with several major renovation projects. As you could expect, Larry finds the challenge satisfying: he loves working with wood and there are plenty of problems that require his creative solutions, but this weekend he will be moving some boulders . . . ? Indeed, he has a home away from Munk's, and a wife and family. And he enjoys the outdoors, woodworking and just about any work with his hands. Larry Henson doesn't live at Vintage Munk's, but we're glad that's where he works. |