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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Denis,
I have checked my email and have not seen your email. Please send to lebsackmike@gmail.com

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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have Bill Clough’s contact information? I misplaced it. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have an extra one of these and would sell it for the same price plus actual shipping. Please email me. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Kerry, every little bit helps. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

We are machining a pair of new straight axles and have a couple questions. We have a pair of badly worn originals but would like to verify two things. 1. What width should the key way be? Our original is very worn and wide. 2. What is the relationship of the pin or bolt hole to the keyway? It appear...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Donnie, I think I have at least two extra. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

John, I will take it. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Kevin,
Yes 319-four thirty-4995.
Bob Bergstadt hooked me up with a pair of widetrack axles. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Bob, mission accomplished!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have one the Volvo Laycock overdrives coupled with a Ruckstell. It was built but Rick and Rick in California. The guys were at Bakersfield last year. I spoke with the nice gentleman and he indicated that he could still produce one if I could find the Volvo overdrive unit which he indicated is gett...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

We are in the process of restoring a 1910-11 widetrack rear axle. Both straight (non-tapered) end axles are badly worn at both ends since the Hyatt bearings (inner and outer) more or less destroyed these axles. Vendors were carrying replacement axles a few years back but are no longer available. By ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent Hank. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just saw the message. My mistake, I was thinking this was a belly pan brace. Thanks Darrel, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Darrel,
I am interested once I see picture. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello, I have not been able to view the PDF download/analysis. I bought the McLaren wire wheel business from John a few years ago and have produced many sets of clincher style wheels since. When I build the wheels the final step I take is the purposely applied knurling to the inside edge of the clin...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Erik,
I sent you a PM. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am planning to attend. Will have some goodies and will be looking for some as well. I had a great time last year and cannot wait to go again. Great Folks, Great location!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a set of 5- 30x3.5 new demountable clincher rims. $1250 for the set with free delivery to Bob Peterson’s meet later this month. Mike 319-four thirty-4995

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have an extra set of 4 respoked, brand new clincher rimmed, 30x3.5 Buffalo wire wheels. I also have a usable (not perfect) set of hubs and caps for these wheels. I will bring these to Bob Peterson’s meet later this month if anyone is interested. I would like $2,000 for the wheels. If you want the ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Scott,
Top spring is not visible when installed so you might consider a non taper more common to leaf. Just an idea.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Looking for good usable or new 30x3.5 Coker whitewall’s.
I have a set of 3 but would like 1-2 more and would consider a set if you don’t want to break up a set. Used is good as long as they still can be driven on. Thanks.
Mike 319-four thirty, forty 995.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Please see this request again.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I would prefer 7 rivet pan if possible. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am looking for an 11 to 13 early teacup pan in very good condition. 7 rivet would be ideal but I can live with a slightly later version. Please contact me at 319-4 thirty- forty nine 95. Thanks! Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Kim, I will take them. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have a pair of one piece spindles they could part with? I am restoring an early front axle that needs these to be correct. Thanks, Mike 319- four thirty-4995.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Sorry, I am sold out of the new 21” split rims, they went pretty quickly. The manufacturer is not sure or if they will produce any more. I am hopeful that they will. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi John,
12v would be good for another two of my applications with distributors.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am heading that direction in the morning
With stops along the way. Using common sense caution all the way. See ya there.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am ready to head that way Monday with some deliveries along the way. Will be mindful of Universal Precations, my daily practice engrained from 34 years in the healthcare industry. We should always consider the possibility that we could be infectious. Hand washing, hand washing, hand washing is by ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have an extra 2 piece torque tube that I can bring to Chickasha or Bakersfield. In very nice condition. $600 first come first serve. Mike 319- four thirty, forty nine 95.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi, just sent an email to you.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mike, just sent you an email.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will have a limited number of brand new McLaren demountable rims at Hershey. I will have 21” split rims and 30x3.5 demountable clinchers. These are all plated. Please use my email to contact me for more information or to reserve them ahead of time for free delivery to Chickasha. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Richard,
I think you may have sent the brass oil cap I purchased to Charlie Jenkins. Please advise. Thanks, Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Richard, email apparently did not get to me. Try lebsackmike@gmail.com

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have a new set of reproduction brass spark and throttle control rods for 13-16. These are the ones with the flattened handles. They are currently back ordered till warmer weather but I could use a set now for a restoration I am working on. Thanks, Mike 319 four hundred thirty forty nine 95

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Chickasha offer to the top

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Joe, I am betting you are right. Stan, watch your mailbox next week. Thanks to both of you. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just sent an email Stan. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Tim, email sent.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Mark,
I would like this mount. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Jay, just sent an email.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Chickasha reminder.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Reminder please

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

For sale 1 set of 4 McLaren wire wheels with 5 new McLaren demountable rims and wheel lugs.

Wheels are $775 each and demountable rims are $225 each if you choose to purchase separately. Free delivery to Chickasha. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am building a limited number of wheels for Chickasha. I have limited space for free delivery to Chickasha. I have a set of 30x3.5 demountable wire wheels with 5 brand new McLaren demountable rims. Also available are 30x3.5 clincher wire wheels. I may also bring new 21” split rims if folks let me ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Mark and Joe. The reflectors I am seeking are 6 inch and for gas headlights. Thanks again!! Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Mark. I am 90% through a pair of show quality lamps for a purist so the “real thing” is necessary. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have one or two excellent glass headlight reflectors? I am going into this knowing that real nice ones will be pricey. Let me know what you have. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will be in the North Building, spaces NA5 and NA6. I will have McLaren wire wheels, restored Buffalo wire wheels, other wire wheels, and various T parts. See ya there. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am looking for a good restorable E&J 466 headlight bonnet to complete an otherwise nice set of lamps. I do have the E&J badge. There are several versions of the bonnets. The one I am looking for has 5 circular holes along each side of the bonnet and 2 round holes at the rear of the bonnet.Please e...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Michael F. , please see your email for a question.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello, I too would be very interested in a nice Livingston reproduction cap if anyone can produce one. I have an incredible foundry near me that can cast the insert in the correct brass. Please let me know if you plan to produce these. I have an excellent Livingston Model T radiator that I plan to u...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

There is absolutely no doubt, you will have it ready!!!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks, I have the information now. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Yes, my mistake, should have said Jerome Hoffman of Hayesville, KS.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Looking for contact information for Jerome Hayes in Kansas. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Going through some wire wheel parts I discovered what I had assumed as a very nice pair of T Buffalo wire wheel front hubs. Upon closer inspection I found that these are not for Model Ts. They have larger inner and outer bearings and races which are the ball bearing type. They are in very nice oily ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hey Scott,
Got your valves, better have a tool too. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Bob,
Check your email and voicemail.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I believe that you will find that Norman is on target. Many of the housings have either sagged a bit under the cars weight or are bent from dropping or hard knocks. Not uncommon at all. I’ve seen guys tap or more or less force the Hyatt bearing in and it will rotate and will be tight at various spot...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

What you are describing can also be indicative of a bent axle housing. The original bearings and sleeves will wear in to this condition but when you install new sleeves and bearings, that have minimal wear, it usually end up In a binding situation. This is well described in the MTFCA rear axle rebui...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi John, sent a text to your phone. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Are there still any good tire discount deals with any of the T tire vendors? I think there some big discounts or incentives a month or so ago, are those still available. Looking for for new set of 30x3.5 clincher tires. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Answer found. Birdhaven/Texas T does produce the muffler I described. The one I bought a few years ago was TIG welded at all seams and brackets. It bolted up perfectly in my situation. A current order is expected to arrive at Birdhaven soon so I have one ordered. Knowing Bill Divine I assume it will...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone know who produces, or used to produce, an aftermarket Model T muffler that was stainless steel, had integral mounting brackets that matched the T frame bolt holes, and had its own downturned tail pipe? I know I bought it from one of the prominent T part vendors but can’t locate it in any...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Mike, thanks. Please resend email with your address, I deleted the email by mistake. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mike, sent you an email short while ago. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi, I just sent you an email for the irons. Please contact at the number on the email. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Oops, meant to send to 2nighthawks. Sorry Mark! Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Mark,
I just sent you an email but mistakenly called you Greg instead of Mark. I think I have what you need. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Tell me about it Joe, is it cast iron and does it make a difference? Guessing does if you have been running it on a Fordor?

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Looking for a Prus or similar high compression head. Anybody have one sitting on a shelf? Would also consider a Haibe, Simmons Super Power, or Giant head. Thanks, Mike
PM or email please.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a nice pair of headlight forks I will trade. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello Ernie,
I sent you a private message or call me at 319-four thirty-4995. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will be at GBL 28 next to Dean Yoder. Will have new and refurbished adjustable spoke T wire wheels with hubs and may have a 13 Touring. See you there. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

How about a “sanity saver”.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Correction: the price for the 4 restored Buffalo wheels is $2600, sorry for the typo. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I just restored a set of four 30x3.5 Buffalo wire wheels. I used the original Buffalo wheel centers, brand new spokes, and brand new clincher rims. They are boxed and I will bring to Hershey. $2800 for the set of 4 wheels. They are bare metal and ready for paint or powder coat. I will also bring som...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Ron Jones,
Just checking to see if you received my email responses to your Forum private message? Thanks, Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks for the supportive comments. I build McLaren Wire Wheels and my company name is Vintage Wire Wheel LLC. American Vintage Rims, owned by Mark and Janice McLaren, produces rims. I have been fortunate over the past three years to order and receive the rims I require to build the wire wheels. I a...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Bob.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi, I just sent an email. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have the Badland 5000 winch mounted in my trailer. Like Scott says anything smaller will groan a little at the peak of the pull. My 5000 growls a little but seems to be up to the job so far. Wish it had the cable tensioner like the heavier units have but you can overcome that situation with a glov...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Is anyone going to Hershey from the NW corner of Massachusetts that would be willing to bring these 4 tires from Dave Mazza? I will contribute to your gas money. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

David, sorry, I sent a message to your email address.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

David, sent you a PM. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have replenished my stock of McLaren Wire Wheel components and am building wheels over the next two months. As usual I will provide free delivery of the wheels to Hershey if you get your order to me within the next 3-4 weeks, basically August. Price remains at $775 each. Shipping with UPS runs som...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

My money is on the stock small bore fuel line. Going to 5/16 just might fix the issue. I know Dean Yoder uses 5/16 with great success. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Another thought Mark. Any chance your carb is icing up? Living in Iowa with high humidity and running without a heat stove can ice up a carb. This can be hard to detect and prove because when you pull over to check it out it usually thaws the icing before you can see it. It will idle nice and will s...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I suspect that you simply may not have enough fuel flowing to keep up with your U&J carb. They are not known for fuel efficiency because they are kind of a zoom zoom carb and that is why you notice the improved performance on the lower end. Try a little bit larger fuel line. If you have a fuel filte...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mike from Vintage Wire Wheel here. I have been producing the McLaren Wire wheels for the past 2-3 years. The clincher rims themselves are very high quality. When I produce a McLaren Wheel I lightly knurl the inside edges of the rims so they basically grip the tire along the entire circumference of t...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Bob, I just sent you an email. Problem is not hard to correct. Mike

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