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Ed and Jim, Thank you both for a wonderful interview. Just the right length and a very interesting coverage. BTW, the interview location was over the top too!

Keith

On my '14 Touring, I used the stock generator for gas for the headlights for 4 years at the OCF. They would start out quite bright similar to the pictures above. After about 1/2 hour the lights would begin to run our of gas and get dimmer. At about 45 minutes, they lights were only a glow and not mu...

Hi Larry, Happy Birthday! Hope you have many more....

Keith

Hi Dave, I like it!!! Really good photo shop job too.

Keith

I agree with the others, Your driveway is not a problem once you get the hang of driving a T and are careful going up the slight hill. I agree also that before you buy a T, first measure the height of your door opening and make sure the T will fit in, preferably with the top up. Many modern garage d...

Philippe, I've been reading your thread with interest. There's lots of good suggestions given above. I like them all and appreciate your concern of being a first time Model T buyer and driver, especially with your garage situation. I really think it would be good if you could post a side view pictur...

I bought one from Lang's about a year ago and I'm pleased with it also.

Keith

Pictures? Any other performance accessories besides the Ruckstell?
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Keith

Thanks for the picture, Larry. I really appreciate your comments on originality too. And, BTW, Happy Birthday this month.

Keith

Happy Birthday, Kim!

Dallas and Stan, I don't know if I heard the TT story while at OCF, but sure would like to hear it again to refresh my memory if nothing else.
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Keith

Congratulations to Jerry, Brian and Eric, on their election to the MTFCA Board of Directors and a big thank you to Rod and Steve for running for the BOD. Hopefully Rod and Steve will run again as they would be an asset for our BOD.

Keith

You can buy a 2 jaw puller with non adjustable arms cheap at Harbor freight. The space between the jaws is too small to fit the rear wire wheel hubs, so you have to grind or file the jaws to fit. Works good and it's not expensive. Sorry, I don't have the HF part number, maybe someone knows it. Keith

It was very sad to read that Jay had passed. Our most sincere sympathy to his family. Jay was always a friendly guy and knew his Model T's extremely well. He and Barbara did an outstanding job in organizing the 100th anniversary of Model T's in Richmond in 2008. For that event, Jay had a tag that sa...

Rob, I'm very sorry to hear of your friend Tom's entry into Hospice. This is sad on your personal level, but also for our hobby as a whole. My sympathy on the loss of your friend.

Keith

Anyone?
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Keith

A few years ago (maybe 3 or 4 years ago) I bought a welded stainless steel muffler that Lang's and other T vendors were selling. I like it and would like to buy another one, but they are no longer being made. Does anyone have one (or even two) either new or decent used? I would even buy one needing ...

I met Milt several times over the years and he was always a friendly gentleman. Rest in Peace, Milt. His articles and books will help Model T'ers for many years to come.

Keith

Hi Marshall, There are lots of Z heads in use with good results. I have 2 of them and like them very much.
Keith

Number 5 Million is now on display in the MTFCA Museum in Richmond, IN.

Keith

Super Mario, Befriend a football player with wide shoulders and strong arms....

Keith

Our MTFCA Museum relies mostly on grants like this one from the Wayne County Foundation and donations. ALL donations are appreciated, and with this donation match program, donations get doubled, thus helping even more. Many of you live quite far from our museum in Richmond, Indiana, and may not be a...

It looks very nice, Chris! I'll have to get there one of these days to see it.

Keith

Does your rebuilt carb. have a Grouse Jet in it? I had one once and it would stick open or closed. If it sticks closed, the carb. will get no gas and won't start. If it sticks open, gas runs out all over the place.

Keith

Hi Jack, I'm sending you an email.
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Keith

Nice looking car, Larry. Thank you for posting the pictures.

Keith

Larry, We need pictures!!!

Thanks,

Keith

Hi Frank, I sent you an email.
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Keith

Bob, Thanks for the information that the late '27's did not have buttons on the upholstery. Do you know the approx date when the use of buttons was stopped, or where this might be documented?
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Keith

Bob, Your garage pictures really look nice. Do you have any pictures from back in the teens and twenties when it was an active T garage? It sure would make a nice comparison of then & now.
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Keith

Could you please post the names and numbers on the 2 valve stems and if the bridge washers have the ribs to help seal the tubes?
Thanks,
Keith

Walt, That car is a STEAL at that price!!! If I was even halfway thinking of another T, that would be it, right now! And your description is excellent. The only thing I didn't see is if the rear end has bronze thrust washers. This car will be sold soon.....

Just my opinion,

Keith

Donnie, I have to commend you for your excellent reporting on this auction! Wonderful job....

Keith

Welcome, Caleb! I'm sure you'll enjoy your Model T. When questions come up. there are lots of experienced Model T'ers on this Forum who will help you out. I recommend that you join a local MTFCA or Model T Ford Club International Chapter. You will learn a lot from other Model T'ers and enjoy their c...

Hi Tom, I sent you a pm.
Keith

At swap meets I carry a newspaper bag like I had back in the '50's. They are strong and designed to carry quite a bit of weight. The best one I like has a padded shoulder area and it has a flap to cover the contents up if it rains. Not easy to find, but they are out there.
Keith

For '26 & '27, the Sedan and Touring rear fenders are different than the Coupe, Roadster and Pickup fenders. I suggest that you mention which ones you are selling.
Keith

Tim, Steven Meudt is in Dodgeville, WI.

Keith

As an added item to what sarikatime said above, remember whenever you drive your T, it's a parade, and / or they ask "where's the show". Concerning shows, where ever you park the T, they treat it like it's a show.

Keith

Hi Scott, The car looks nice, but I have a few suggestions / questions that others may ask also. Could you please post pictures of both sides of the engine? In your description above, you mention "coilbox". The pictures show the coilbox, but what was done to it, and do you have the cover for it? One...

If you don't know or are not sure if your rear axle has had the babbitt thrust washers replaced with bronze ones, take the rear axle apart to make sure. You could lose your brakes if the babbitt ones fail. I know, it happened to me and lots of others.
Keith

These only work on the '09 to '25 small drum rear axles. There's a different type for the '26 - '27's.
Keith

This is a very nice video!!!

Keith

Hal, We're fine. All the commotion and riots and burning buildings are near downtown within a few blocks of Lake Michigan, and in the uptown area. We're way out on the northwest side and in a good neighborhood. The riots and damage are bad. Our Police and Sheriffs Depts. have help from area Depts. a...

Steve, When you mention "Valve Tubes", are you referring to the Ferrul for wood fellow wheels like Chaffins part # 2830? Just wondering, but I checked with Chaffins and that part is no longer available from them.
Keith

Very nice video, Rob. Thank you for making and posting it.

Tom and Jerry, Yes, I remember a banquet at Lovett Hall. It was the closing dinner for the 1974 MTFCA Tour that was based in the Dearborn, our first tour. A wonderful place for a banquet. I don't think it's the same now - isn't that where the Benson Ford Archives are located?

Keith

Rest in peace, Charlie. Our prayers for you and your family.

Keith

Good for her! Welcome to the Model T hobby, Cecilie.

Keith

Rick, I sent you an email.

Keith

Mine came on Friday & it works great!!! Thanks very much, R.V.

Keith

Great video, Rob! Thanks for making and posting. Sure wish we could be along for this fun looking tour.....

Keith

I just got a wood fellow wheel back from Stutzman's. It took about 5 to 6 weeks for it. Since you're doing a show car, tell Stutzman's if you plan to paint the entire wheel & spokes, or if you will do the spokes with a varnish finish. I think they will provide spokes with clear grain for varnish fin...

I use Stutzman's in Baltic, OH. I just got one back from them today, and it's BEAUTIFUL!!! Cost is not cheap, but the quality is outstanding.

It cost $45.00 to ship my wheel, and I'm IN Wisconsin. BTW, where is Bloomfield? no state is given on your profile......

Keith

What year?

Why don't Waddington's and / or Brookville advertise their Model T doors as there are lots of people looking for specifically '26 - '27 Coupe and Tudor doors?

Keith

If either one of those sales don't go through, I would be very interested.
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Keith Gumbinger cgumbinger@att.net

I agree, congratulations to Rob and Natalie also for an excellent article. Obviously, lots of time and research went into this and it really shows. Very nice pictures too!

Keith

Don, That book looks really interesting. Could you advise where we could buy one?
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Keith

Darin, There have been several posts on the Forum over the years on what parts and tools to take with you on tours. Search the Forum and you'll find them. When you have your T to the point that you are satisfied of it's dependability, go for a 25 mile round trip run, then 50 miles, then 100 and 200 ...

Hi Andrew, I sent you emails tonight.
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Keith

Hi Andrew, Your email didn't come. I checked spam etc. - nothing. Please try again,
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Keith cgumbinger@att.net

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.

Thanks,

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?
Thanks,
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.
Thanks,
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

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