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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!!!

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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tim, Steven Meudt is in Dodgeville, WI.

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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.
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These only work on the '09 to '25 small drum rear axles. There's a different type for the '26 - '27's.
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This is a very nice video!!!

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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.
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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?

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

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

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Rick, I sent you an email.

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

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

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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?

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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.

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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.....

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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.

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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

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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...

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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.

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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.....

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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

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.

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R V, Your work is beautiful!

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

Best wishes,

Keith and Carol Gumbinger

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