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Steve is missing his best bud.

2 pedal and a dropped front axle. Fast!

Steve is in Room 114, across from the nurses station. I hear he keeps up quite a few conversations with the pretty ladies. Additional info: Looks like he will be moving to Lomita, California soon to be with his brother. News is on FB. He sure is taking the long route back to Kansas. Dear Family & Fr...

I thought mine came UPS or DHL.

Best photo of the month!!!!

Too bad you could not go for a little ride, even if just around the block.

Next spring, maybe a chance to even drive it a bit.

Thank you so much.

And there isn't any rust on it.

Zack is taking care of Shorty and the cats. He works near the house, but lives about 20 miles away and has a wife and young child.

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If you mean the clinic at McPherson, it was posted once on FB. I believe Jan 19-20 or so.

I know Rob was going to present his race car, but I forget the rest. Maybe google McPherson or keep an eye on FB.

Someone hopefully will repost it.

Thank you for taking over Joe. As Steve improves you get to aid in that improvement. I know it is probably too cold and too far away for you, but if there is anyone that could bring a T to Weiser, that would be a for sure boost. Maybe take him a carburetor to play with.

Remember there is no Speedster Reunion in Nebraska this year.

well now that you bought it, I don't have to get you a Christmas present. You already have it

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Online Catalog, charging, page 2

I am looking at the bottom of the page and Steve Jelf is there in black bold letters.

That tells me that Jeff(admin) and his cousin Robert got him back on the forum and Steve is reading. Hurrah.

We now have a permanent address. Can we all send him a christmas card and include a photo of your car or any other Model T. He can then explain to all his visitors what each car is, and it will be good exercise for his brain.

I wonder how long it has been since he has been on a plane? He also wants to get that shaggy beard cleaned up. The other post from today has his address. Let's flood him with christmas cards. Add a picture or two of a Model T so he can show them to all his visitors. He has a full size picture of he ...

I paid $578 for 2 tires in June, and that included shipping. Depends a lot on the exchange rate.

Isn't there a place called Lang's in MA? I have heard that there is a person there that is familiar with Model T's.

I agree with Jim. Crimson fire. Not too dark or too light and pulls out the grain of the wood so you can see it.

Robert Parker is family. I believe Steve's mom was a Parker. I believe Steve lived in Parkerfield, KS. It is named after his family.

It is an AGM battery so I would suggest a charger made for AGM.

Didn't Mark Ostermann just rebuild one of those? He posted it all on FB.

Yes free shipping. I am in Milwaukee and it came from MN. Local store does not carry, but they will accept the core. ................ Optima headquarters and research facility are here in Milwaukee but they build the batteries in a state of the art factory in Mexico..........The code I used was COLD...

I keep getting notices from OReilly on FB for 20 percent off. You need to use a code they supply to get the 20 percent off. Usually it never works for the Optima battery, but this time it did. They never go on sale..And it states I can return the core to the local store. So I got the battery for $20...

Interested in a Speedster Rally. You do not need a Speedster to participate. We do not drive that fast, but you do want to keep up. Attached are the welcome letter, registration form, and vehicle inspection form. Please print and fill out the forms, and then mail them with payment to: John and Donna...

I think that is anti-clockwise.

JR

Have you considered an E-timer or an I-timer. I have a brand new Anderson under my back seat in case my I-timer breaks down. The I-timer is one of the best things I ever bought. Runs better and climbs hills like a pro.

Norm

He is dressed formal today, so I had to run and get his hat

Jim Steve is not walking yet. Steve has 2 Model T's at home that need tranny work to be usable. Steve's family are not T people. Zach is taking good care of the house and animals. Manny has the GoFundMe account under good management. He has an iPad and can read it. He is working on how to post on it...

Maybe he is planning ahead for 2025.

I know Chad is in the above picture.
his son Cole drove my Speedster at OCF this summer.

I called the rehab institute tonite. They will not tell me anything unfortunately. The hospital was much easier to get help from. I was told to call the evening before if I plan to visit again to see if he is accepting visitors. Maybe later this week.

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I do not know why anyone would use the old outer seals, when the new outer seals seem to be so much better, except for cost.

My biggest problem with powder coating is that they painted the entire wheel. Could no longer get the wheel on the hub because they put a nice thick coat of paint on the inside of the wheel. Lucky I only did one at the time. Had to remove all that paint so the wheel would go on the hub. They also wr...

Two answers 1. Hagerty has looked at Steve's car. I do not want to know the outcome. It is none of my business. 2. If all goes as planned, Steve will be transferred to a suburb in Boise, ID. I will probably go to see him again sometime next week. He does have a family member, and other Model T owner...

Hot. Hot enough to burn your fingers.

Zack lives across the street. He is taking care of the dog and other animals. He also
is keeping an eye on the house and goes over to make sure no creatures or humans
have moved in.
Steve has a cousin living in Madison, WI who I met Sunday. Very nice young lady who
got Steve's iPad up and running.

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Me bad. His cousin is in Idaho, not Montana. Not much difference. Both states are
a long ways away from Chicago or Kansas.

What a fantastic day today. Steve's cousin Elizabeth was with Steve yesterday and today. She went with him to OT in the morning and both of us were with him for Speech Therapy and PT. I have never seen so many smiles on Steve's face and so many tears. Elizabeth was able to Facetime about 6 relatives...

That was Steve Jelf signing a note I typed. He wants you all to know he is at the Rehab Center

I am here. Dnelf

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Short video of Steve watching a movie

Things are looking better. He is now up on the 24th floor (penthouse) and his cousin is visiting with him this weekend. I hope to see her tomorrow and will update all of you then. I will take my laptop with me and see if Steve would like to post a note. I also hope to be able to have Steve add me to...

Yes he can have visitors

Steve IS back in the rehab center. They will not tell me the room number nor will they let me speak with the nurse. We will have to wait for a report from family.

Boy Kevin I do not know if I would install a drain bung unless I was lubricating my differential with wine or beer. Drain bungs are easy to pull out. :) I have a drain plug that Adam Doleshal installed in mine. Makes it easier to drain the oil. I think it is 3/8 inches, but 1/2 inch would work too.

He busted. Did not make it. Now hanging out in Chicago.
Any updates will have his name and date on them.

Ryan

I would clean and paint those hubs and rims before I sent them out. Maybe that is your plan anyway. Box looks great.

Dusty and Dave are a couple of lucky guys. They will be able to ding ding ding until Xmas.

modeltrearhub.jpg Kevin Look at this hub and you can see the groove where the second outer felt seal goes. Soak it with just enough oil to hold it in place. modeltrearhub.jpg This is the outer axle housing cap and the felt protects this cap from being rubbed raw by the hub. Too many people forget t...

Dave

I will take it. Sent you a PM.

Steve has not been transferred to rehab as of 11/14

Labor Day is the 2nd, so it would be 7-8, but you want to be there Friday night for free beer and peanuts with the meet and greet of many of us participants.

I am sold on the ECCT. My unit was used last year by Todd Wirth at the National Tour if anyone needed tuned up coils. Mike Kossor has always been a gentleman any time I contacted him.

I don't understand all of that east-west compass stuff. The mag is dead. What little magnetism that is left is immaterial. Here is how I have been charging mags in the car for years with pretty much a 100% success rate. 1. Pull the transmission band door off so you can see the flywheel. 2. Turn the ...

The MTFCA could use their database to print out a list or just post it on here. All you have to do is check a box on your renewal and you will be added to the list. Unfortunately, this would only work for people that pay dues.

George Drobnock Out of our club of about 40 members, I think 4-5 read the forum and that is it. Young people are on FB and do not look here. George Hill I have an old MTFCI registry and it is not a book. I want to say it is about 4" x 6" and in pamphlet form with staples in the middle. Has about 30-...

Privacy

Wish there was some kind of list like MTFCI used to do so you could find help while traveling.

Mark

I sent you an e-mail.

I took the train to Chicago to see Steve today. On my way to the hospital I passed the Billy Goat Tavern. The tavern is famous for the Chicago Cubs curse and the following: Cheezborger Cheezborger. No fries, cheeps. No Pepsi, Coke. Guess what I had for lunch. I got to the hospital about 11 and Steve...

I told you he was a sneak. I just called again to speak with 3rd shift and they have moved him to room 1044. I guess he did not like 9th floor. The aide I talked to said come on down. He is talking to them and doing just fine. She advised me to call in the AM and talk with the AM nurse to see how he...

I called the hospital tonight and they said he was not there.

The Rehab Institute does not answer phones at night.

I am praying that he has been transferred somewhere.

Need to put on my Sherlock Holmes hat.

Dave

Eric Hylen is selling one on FB.

If you are in New York area, find out which restaurant and have a good meal knowing that it is going to benefit Steve.

Thank you Manny.

Jim, thank you for posting that Manny is legitimate. He almost never posts anything and I am concerned how Steve or any member of his family would be able to receive any GoFundMe donations if Manny is in NY and Steve and family are all out west. I do not know how GoFundMe distributes the money colle...

It seems he set up Steve's GoFundme acct and then disappeared. Is Steve the only person who can access the acct or does his brother or other relations have access?

I dont know who is in charge. I wish someone could contact the family and if someone from the Parker clan is hesitating to visit Steve due to cost, let them have some funding. I think one of the best things Steve could have to help with recovery is a visit from family. 10 of us could visit, but it i...

I had a nice chat with the nurse today. She told me that Steve has been moved to room 908, which is still an ICU bed. His Covid test is negative at this time. He is slowly improving and can accept visitors, but you might catch him taking a long nap, so maybe not worth to visit. Apparently he was wat...

My T was complaining it was being pulled by a senior citizen, a 2011 Explorer. She is happier now since she will now be following a 2023 AWD Maverick. I called a dealership. They got one in the day before. I drove up and looked at it. The next day it was delivered. Everyone I know keeps saying they ...

The northwestern UP would not include Iron Mountain or Marquette. Those cities are in central UP.

I think the metal piece that wraps around the steering column shrinks when it is taken apart. At least I know mine did. There is no way it will ever fit on the steering column again, unless a genie puts it there. I just say 'Honk Honk'.

This might help. I had to wear them after surgery for times I could not get to the other room.

No news for 11/3. Maybe tomorrow.

Steve has been moved back to ICU due to breathing issues. He is not on a ventilator. He is not communicating and mostly asleep. It looks like he will be transferred to a sub acute nursing home for 24 hour care when he becomes more stable. Things continue to change daily, so we will see what happens....

So yesterday the hospital called, and Steve is probably going to get a permanent feeding tube. He has become more agitated and is sleeping most of the time. It appears he may not be able to go back to the rehab center. Hopefully there will be more information tomorrow.

Just do like Berg's said. "You don't need anything other than a cap." Forget the motometer. Keep it in your pocket.

I just waxed mine. I am sorry I do not recall what wax I used. Johnson's paste was should work fine.

Jerry just talked to Steve's nurse. She said the drain has been removed, he is doing much better, talking, and making great improvement. The CT scan showed that the bleed has now stabilized. He is still a little confused, but knows where he is and who he is. He is not eating food yet, and has a feed...

Steve is still recovering from brain surgery. He is breathing well on his own, but remains uncommunicative. Nurse thinks he is improving.

This is a report from one of his relatives as of this afternoon, 10/24.

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Molly spoke with the nurse tonite. CT scans are looking good, but he is on a Propofol drip (sedation) as he is not coping well with the intubation and equipment. They will slow down that medication in hopes that he will be less agitated. So it looks like he might bounce back from this setback. Finge...

I am sure Julie was a bit embarrassed, but she was laughing as well, and loved the attention.

I will take them Mark.

pictures 2 and 4 are the view from his room.
picture 3 of the lake are from the lounge.

I tried to post a Jelfie, but no can do. It is posted on FB if someone can go over and pull it here. I had time today to drive down to Chicago to visit with Steve. He was at OT when I arrived so I sat in his room and waited for him. He recognized me as soon as he got to the room. He received a coupl...

If all goes well you are going to get a visitor tomorrow. Need any Kimchi?

I just got back from my trip to Denmark today. If Steve is on the 24th floor does he need some Dramamine? I can buy Kimchi at the supermarket 4 miles from my house. I assume he would not care what brand. I think I will wait a couple days til the rain stops. I have been driving in rain for the last 1...

I think it follows Hwy 30 in Illinois and has a speed limit of 55mph. That is how I drove to Detroit a few years ago. Would be fun to join.

The race is cheap. When installing a new race, some people place the old race face to face with the new race. This helps to apply pressure evenly so the new race goes in nice n straight.

Until there is a police report, we do not know who is responsible. No one here was a witness, so everything up to now is just speculation. I have not heard of any agent coming out to look at the car yet.

3 is Bruce Balough, 5 is Paul Schaefer

Allan

If your exhaust pipe is that long you are allowed to shorten it a bit. Dont want it hanging too far below the axle.

George Clipner, Steve's very good friend wrote: JUST SPOKE TO STEVE ON THE PHONE! After todays update earlier, I just HAD to talk to his night shift nurse. She said he was awake and asked if I wanted to talk to him. I told him about all the family and friends all over the world who have been so deep...

I spoke with Steve on the phone today. He sounded just fine. We discussed his car, and I let him know that Dallas will be there today to talk about his car. Then we talked about his camera, and I told him maybe he could post some pictures and tell us about his journey trying to get to OCF. He liked ...

https://www.facebook.com/steve.jelf

9/29, todays evening report from Molly

Why do some people say they are in the Chocolate, Red, or Orange Field, and some just give letters and numbers?

Are there 2 different area's to look at?

Steve slept a good chunk of the day today. Nurse said he is doing really well and has surprised everyone with is progress.
He is eating well and conversing well when he is awake.

Hopefully Molly will find him awake tomorrow.

Sorry for late post. I am watching the Packers.

Steve's car is safe in Dallas' barn. It can sit there as long as it has to. I do not think anyone has shown Steve a picture of what it looks like. He is improving daily, but better to just tell him it is safe.

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