Boy did I have fun last week - Early Model Ts

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 05:32 pm:

Last week I had a business meeting near two good Model T friends, so I "carved out" a little time, and picked up one, Dean Yoder, and we drove to the other's shop, Craig Beek.

Craig lives in the Quad Cities, and Dean and I were like two kids in a candy shop. Craig has several of the most beautiful, perfectly restored Fords I've ever seen under one roof. Unfortunately (for us) Craig is not a "computer" person, so his cars and tremendous knowledge are not shared to the extent that we are able to share our own immense wealth of knowledge on this forum :-).

Following are pics of some of Craig's cars, along with a few including Dean. Don't worry, I wiped all drool off the cars before it could affect the finish........

Prepare for sensory overload! (And enjoy)






































Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Keith Gumbinger, Kenosha, WI on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 05:38 pm:

All I can say is WOW!!!

Are there any two levers in Craig's collection?

Just wondering.

Thanks very much for posting these, Rob.

Keith


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Seth - Ohio on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 05:39 pm:

So how long did it take to wipe the smile off Deans face?

Great cars...this is better then viagra


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 05:52 pm:

I visited Craig's collection about a year and a half ago. Dean was along on that trip too. I didn't get to sit in any of them, though. :-)

Craig says his '09 Landaulette is the only one known to exist. Many other very rare ones there, including the '10 Coupe and the '12 Delivery Car.

It's like going to Wonderland, only better!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 05:56 pm:

Oh, by the way, thanks for posting those pics, Rob. I think I was too awe-struck to take any when I was there. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Max L. Christenson on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 06:07 pm:

So fine. Keep it coming!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Danial - Veneta OR US Earth Solar System on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 06:52 pm:

WOW....W-O-W....now that is some serious eye-candy.

Does he drive any of them?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ricks - Surf City on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 07:13 pm:

Isn't his surname van Beek?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Willie K Cordes on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 07:18 pm:

For many years there has been a handful of people that could answer questions on early cars and Craig is on of them.
I like the early cars but my wallet is a little to small to get too serious. Almost all parts on the 1909 to 1912 cars are expensive.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 07:22 pm:

Ralph,

I don't think Craig has posted. He really doesn't use computers (what, a guy with all these hundred year old cars, and no computer?). Oh............ :-)

Danial,

No, Craig only moves/drives them for shows/judging. I definitely had the "yin and yang" of the hobby together. Dean drives 10,000 miles in a year with his Ts, and Craig hardly at all. But get them together and what an incredible wealth of Model T knowledge!

Merry Christmas guys,

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Redelman on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 08:00 pm:

Rob,

Thanks for the great early Ford pictures. Just a long shot but does Craig have any early parts that he will part with? I'm always looking for things like the(coil box, etc.) to make my 1909 more correct without using reproduction parts.

Merry Christmas, Steve


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 08:20 pm:

Steve,

If you email me, I'll give you Craig's number. rob4holly@hotmail.com

Rob

From my iPad


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By George Clipner-Los Angeles on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 08:47 pm:

Thanks for sharing (rubbing in) .


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 09:52 pm:

I think we need a tour to the quad cities. ANybody what to come with me?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Monday, December 17, 2012 - 10:01 pm:

Dave,

Craig is a wonderful host! I asked before I posted if it were okay, and he said no problem. I think a few guests at a time would be well received. However, a bus load showing up on Saturday morning might be a problem :-).

By the way, Craig is the retired head of security for a major international corporation, and before that, was the Commander of a State Law Enforcement Agency, so I assume his shop is well protected.

Keith,

I don't believe there any 2 lever/pedal Ts, but my glasses were fogged up so quickly I might have missed one.

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Greg Whaley, Georgetown Ontario Canada on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 12:14 am:

Absolutey gorgeous!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 12:24 am:

All of those are so nice! Thank you for sharing your visit with us.
Now, can someone please wipe the drool off my keyboard.
Like many with thin wallets, I need to be grateful for the two brass Ts I have worked my way back to and am now working on.
Drive carefully, and enjoy the holidays! W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 12:27 am:

Okay. I had to look at all the photos again.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Don Watson -Florence,Colorado on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 04:14 am:

Not only does Craig have an Elaborate Security System he keeps a hungry pit Bull with Aids at his Museum
Craig is a Great Guy!!!!
-Don


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Dallas TX on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 07:30 am:

I thought Craig's Landaulet was a Ray Wells body? Eric Edwards has built at least two and possibly three others. I guess that is sort of rare, but more can be built.

In any case Craig's collection is stunning and I enjoyed the pictures Rob!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Halpin on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 07:34 am:

White floor? Do any of them have oil in them? Just joking, just joking. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 08:45 am:

Dennis,

Craig keeps a "spotless" shop (showroom). I, on the other hand, keep a "spotted" shop floor.

Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By john kuehn on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 09:51 am:

Looks like these T's are really restored in a precise way. Even better than Ford built them in some ways. Especially with oil leaks.
If you notice in pictures of early Ford dealerships they usually had drip pans under them. At least in the ones I have seen.


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