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Hi Andrew, I've followed your wanted post for some time and hoped someone would have the door latches for you. I'll have to check my parts stash, but I think I have what you need. Please send me your email address and I'll send pictures. Also, do you need any other door post parts for your Fordor? I...

Thank you, Rich! You are a very talented man.

Keith

That's great, Hal! Those all seem like very nice kids.... Which one wants the T? All of them?
Best wishes,
Keith

Hi R. ., I'll take one also.

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Keith

I have a TT C Cab with the engine dating to August 1, 1925 and it has short running boards. I am fairly certain that the engine is original to the truck. That would make it an early '25, but I think the '24 and '25 TT's were the same for both years. Maybe the running boards were a running change? Fo...

Hi Glen, Thanks for that, and yes, the address is correct.

Thanks again,

Keith

Hi Bob, Just to clarify the description, is it really a two door? And does it really have heated seats? Just wondering....
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Keith

Hi Hal, Very nice picture! Btw, is the T in the picture the same one you got back in about 1945? Just wondering.....

Best wishes to you and Vonnie,

Keith

Hi Glen, I'll take them. How much including shipping to 53144?
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Keith

Back to the top.

I'm interested in the 6 special bolts, but don't need the plain lugs. How much are just the bolts with shipping?
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Keith Gumbinger cgumbinger@att.net

Helena, MT

Happy Birthday, Darel! We were looking forward to seeing you at the MTFCA Homecoming in Richmond again this year, but we know how that got cancelled. Hopefully we'll see you there next year. Best wishes,

Keith

I Tom, I have 2 of them. Both are NOS in the original boxes, but the boxes aren't the greatest. They are identical and are made by The Neway Company I don't post pictures on the Forum, but I'll email some to you. Should I use strickstuff@yahoo.com or a different email? Thanks, Keith Gumbinger cgumbi...

Hi Tim, Thanks for that info. I've heard that lots of Montana 500 participants use New Day Timers and use this exact method to clean their timers during the race. In fact, some carry a small battery operated hand drill with this sanding disc setup with them during the race and whenever they stop, th...

Walt, We're happy for you and sh\ure would like to see some pictures of your new (to you) car.....

Keith

I just watched this presentation by Trent, and as usual, he did a great job. Thank you Trent for a very interesting and informative discussion of the early Fords, and Thank you, Rob, for hosting this.

Keith

I just checked my '27 Fordor and I have those clamps. I only have the ones on my car, no extras. I can remove one and send you pictures if you like. Emails work best. My email is: cgumbinger@att.net

Keith

I have a '27 Fordor also, but I don't know which clamps you're referring to. Are they for the windshield, one of the doors, or the rear window? A picture would help if possible.
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Keith

That engine looks beautiful and I'll bet that it'll run even better. Can't wait to see and hear it run!

Keith

Thanks, Russ, They look really nice!

Hi Rob, I enjoyed that article so much that I read it twice so as not to miss anything. Looking forward to more on this subject.
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Keith

Bud, The favorite Model T book that Trent referred to is: Tin Lizzie The story of the fabulous Model T Ford by Philip Van Doren Stern Trent referred to several interesting "facts" about the Model T's that are in this book, but regretfully, he said, the sources for these "facts" are not given. As a s...

I watched this and would like to thank Trent for his scholarly and thorough presentation, and to Rob for organizing and hosting it.

Thanks, guys, it was very interesting and informative.

Keith

I second that: Good to see you on the Forum, Bud! How're you doing?

Keith

Hi Mark, I would like to buy the Ton Truck Rear spring perches & nuts with the Ford Script.
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Keith Gumbinger cgumbinger@att.net

Contact Hal Schedler in Northern California if you are really interested in an A/C in a Model T. He is retired from running his own automotive air conditioning business and he installed one in his Model T Fordor Sedan. I think it was based on a Chev. S-10 unit. We rode with him for awhile on a tour ...

Tim, Amen to that!

Mark, Never mind - I just looked at your first post for these and that picture is good.

Now, just wait until I judge NOS Jim's TT Truck!

Thanks anyway.

Keith

Mark, I appreciate your comment that "even the nuts have Ford script". I can see it on the first picture on the right side faintly. Could you, please, post a better picture of the Ford Script nut? We NOS, original types would really appreciate it.

Thanks very much,

Keith

Since the Spokane tour has been postponed, The Wonderful Wisconsin Tour that was to be in 2021 is also being postponed - to 2022. The dates for the 2022 Wisconsin Tour have not yet been decided. Watch The Vintage Ford events section for updated information. Keith Gumbinger, Wonderful Wisconsin Tour ...

Perry, A happy Wife is a happy life! You are very fortunate...

Keith

I feel very sad for Herm and his family. I enjoyed his posts on the Forum & he really knew his stuff. He will be missed.

Keith

I agree with the posts above but have 2 strong recommendations. Once you get it running and before driving it too much, since it has been sitting for 30 years, you will need new tires and probably tubes and rim liners. The old tires will be all but rotten and safety comes first. Next comes safety gl...

With our '27 Touring and friends with their '26 Touring, we've gone cruising through several subdivisions / neighborhoods in the foothills just east of Apache Junction, AZ, where we winter. We get lots of thumbs up and waves and have never had a negative response. It's fun for both them and us. Chee...

Hi Allan, That was just a possibility as some of us like to wear shorts as much as possible.....

Anyway we hope you're back to 100% soon.

Keith

Hi Billy, That's a very nice picture.....

Hi Allan, That sounds like a real bummer as we know how much you like to wear your bibs. Any chance you could cut off a pair just above the knees and wear them like we wear shorts in warm weather? Just a thought.....

Keith

Good on ya, Allan! Hope you're back to 100% real soon...

Keith

Steve, The reason your body and hood don't line up properly might be because your frame is slightly bowed. This happens where the two arms are on the side of the flywheel area due to the concentration of weight at that point.

Keith

Congratulations, Tim! And it really is a very nice car...

I was on both webinars this morning. It took a little help fro Chris, our webmaster, but then went well, and I'm no computer whiz either.

I really enjoyed Tony Bowkers garage tour & hope to see more of those in the future.

Keith

Does the tube have a metal stem? Just wondering...

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Keith

I was there and saw it too! A most stupendous sight. Henry would be very proud.....

Thanks for making and posting that video, Stan.

Keith

We just charged one yesterday afternoon on a friends '26 Touring and it was easy and the results really great! We used 36 volts from a golf cart battery. Just a quick zap or two does it.

Keith

Hi Larry, Yes, it is the Rip Van Winkle car. I forgot to mention that in my post above. I'm not at home so I can't look up which issue of The Vintage Ford that article was in, but I think it was still while Bruce was the Vintage Ford editor. That would make it before the early '90's I think. Cheers,...

Tim, Are you aware that an original '17 Touring with only 26 miles on the odometer was found about 30 years ago? It was found in WI and written up in The Vintage Ford magazine and also in Bruce MaCauly's book "The Model T Ford, The Car That Changed The World"? The articles on this all original car h...

Hi Glen, We all hope you have a wonderful retirement and congratulate Mark as he starts out continuing to supply our Model T hobby.

Hi Steve, Thanks for the update, even though there's been no recent progress. It's good to know that thinks are ok for the time being and that you'll get to it when your more immediate projects are done. In the meantime, we're still interested in this mystery of yours and will be patiently waiting f...

Steve, we're all sitting here on the edge of our seats waiting for this mystery to unfold...... It's like a thriller at the movie house!

Could you please give us an update?

We can hardly wait.

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Keith

This is a really good deal! If I needed one, I'd be on it already...

Cheers,

Keith

Randy, Where are you located?
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Keith

Dallas, Give me a call, I may be able to help you on this.

Keith cell # 262-909-three - one-six-seven

Hi Tim, I don't ordinarily read this OT section but now I'm up to date. I am certainly glad that you're coming along sort of ok after all you've been through. I hope you're even better by the time the EAA show comes in late July. I know you'll really enjoy it, and all the better if you can walk with...

Very nice truck, Jack!

Keith

Hi Steven, you probably know this, but the Fordor rear fenders are the same as the Touring fenders. Coupe and Roadsters are different.

Keith

Rob, Great story and research. We're all sitting on the edge of our seats watching the screen & waiting for "the rest of the story"! Please don't keep us in suspense too long.....

Thanks & best wishes,

Keith

Another interesting tidbit concerning collector car insurance companies. We go to Hershey almost every year and both J. C. Taylor and Hagerty are always there. Taylor drives their T Depot Hack and Hagerty has a team there. The Hagerty team has a plan and for at least a couple of times, they bought p...

I have been with Hagerty for about 10 years and have 6 collector cars insured with them. I've had one claim (damage from a broken rear axle shaft) and it was handled promptly to my complete satisfaction. I completely recommend them.

Keith

erik, You have our most sincere sympathy. The relationship you had with your Dad was wonderful. The rest of us could only hope for such a relationship with all fathers and sons. You are in our prayers.

Keith

Interesting pictures, Rob. Thanks for posting them.

Keith

R V, Your work is beautiful!

Keith

Congratulations to Jerry and Kim! You two are most deserving of this award.

Best wishes,

Keith and Carol Gumbinger

Congratulations, Sam! It was a pleasure to meet you and your Wife at the meeting in Lincoln.

Best wishes,

Keith

Billy..... You're making me hungry!!! Friends, you must know that when Billy's in charge, the lunch will always be good!

Ya, I know it would be a good time, but I got my dates mixed up and couldn't be there as a result. Bummer.

Keith

Rich, you do wonderful paintings. I am always in awe of your work. Thanks for doing this for our T hobby, it is very much appreciated.

Keith

Stan, I'm glad that you started this thread. There probably many members who just didn't put their membership number in when they signed in for the Forum and so now they don't show up with bold letters.

Keith

Hi Mike, Thank you for posting these pictures.
BTW, the speaker identified as Jim Zangel is not correct & his name is Greg Zangl. It looks like a good time was had by all, sorry I missed it.

Keith

Rest in Peace, Roger. We remember Roger and Jan from several tours. In the two examples Dave Simmering related above, we were there for both of them. They were a riot!!!

Our sincere sympathy to Jan and Rogers' entire family. He will be missed.

Keith and Carol Gumbinger

Happy Birthday, Larry! Hope you have a nice day... maybe go for a ride in one of your T's.... maybe get some Ice Cream!

Keith

Low on oil? Then locking up. When it cools down, it can be started again, to have it repeated again. Or maybe it has a bad bearing (s) that seize when hot. Just the first things that come to mind.

Keith

Hi Jim Sr., I saw you and Jim Jr. pictured at the Winter Model T Clinic at McPherson - sitting right in the front row. Yes, 1500 miles for a one day event is a long way! Did you pick up any good tips from the likes of Mike Stormo and Tom Carnegie? It probably wouldn't hurt any of us to listen to tho...

Hi Tim J., I didn't know you were at the .19 Homecoming. I hope to see you there this year. I'll be there with one of our T's and always enjoy it.
Cheers,
Keith

Hi Steve, Thanks for taking these nice pictures and posting them. Those of us who couldn't be there appreciate it very much.
Keith

Rich, You do really, really nice work! Thanks very much for posting your drawings here for all of us to enjoy.

Keith

Tim Juhl, I suggest you come to the Model T Homecoming at our MTFCA Museum in Richmond, Indiana on June 6th. As part of this event we have a Model T only Swap Meet & you will not be disappointed at the T parts for sale. There might only be 15 or so vendors, but remember, it's Model T parts only with...

Kathy, You're right! Go for it.....

I didn't get this issue yet & can hardly wait! The pictures look great, and this article is a fitting tribute to the wonderful restoration you did on it, Rob!

Cheers,

Keith

Dean, Could you please tell us why you use lye water instead of regular water to cook the '26 - '27 tailshafts?

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Keith

I was very pleased by Freighter Jim with the delivery of our '27 Touring from FL to AZ. He transported the car with care and delivered it flawlessly. The extra thing is he took several pictures and videos of the loading and unloading which I really appreciate as I couldn't be there to see it all for...

Rob, Thanks for this compelling story... We'll be glad to see it in person at the OCF.

Keith

Hi Noel, Don't worry, this car makes your '20 Roadster look pretty good. Actually, Your '20 Roadster is probably faster since it's so light.....

Cheers,

Keith

Burger, do you mean the picture with the two old guys standing on opposite sides of the table? The old guy on the left is Bruce McCalley & the other ___ guy is Dave Hjortnaes. You fill in the blank with the correct adjective.

Keith

Thanks, Herb! We're really looking forward to driving and enjoying it.

Thanks again.

Keith

For Dave Hortnes..... Please don't ask for snow as it'll come soon enough anyway......

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Keith

Gene, I'd LOVE to be able to ride with you on the HME, but it won't be this year. Maybe some day though.
Have fun!

Keith

From one old fart to another, Happy Birthday, Stan! IIRC, I'm a little older than you are, but who cares. I hope you have a nice birthday and can spend some time with your loved ones.

Best wishes,

Keith

Michael, That's a really nice '14 Touring!!!

Keith

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! And, best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year filled with happiness and good health!

Keith

Allan, Thank goodness for those bibs with pockets...

For the rest of you, that's an inside story.

Keith

With all due respect, Bob's Antique Auto Supply is located in Loves Park, IL, not in Quincy, IL.

Keith

This is a very sad day for our Model T hobby. Howard was one of the best & will be missed. Our prayers go to his family and friends.

Keith and Carol Gumbinger

Hi Don, The picture didn't come through. Try again?

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Keith

I have a '27 Fordor that was made in Oct., 1926. The original upholstery is still in the car, but the lower front cushions are worn and kind of raggedy. The front seat backrest and the entire rear seat upholstery are pretty much ok. Of course, the upholstery color is faded, but on the lower cushion ...

Hi Jim Sr., Have you ever seen a Ford Script taillight lens as shown in Mark Ostermans post above? I've seen 2 or 3 over the years, but most were not perfect and had chips, etc. out of them.

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Keith

Hi Tim, That's wonderful!!! The worst is behind you, now be careful so you'll be in good shape for the 2020 T season!

Cheers,

Keith

I have a '27 Fordor and it has the HPxxxxx number in the same place that you describe. There was a post about this several years ago and the HP does refer to the Highland Park plant. The rest of the number is apparently just the body number. I once saw a '27 Fordor in New Mexico and it had a KCxxxxx...

Mike, You have our most sincere sympathy. You and Brenda are in our prayers.

Keith and Carol Gumbinger

Hi Walt,I sent you an email.
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Keith

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