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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Uh oh, the ogre is back at it again!! I am betting this will really be something to behold from the semi-old master. Can’t wait.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have accurate reproduction OF Stromberg installation and instruction manuals in stock. I can text or send pictures of these on request. They look exactly like the original. $15 each or 2 for $25 plus actual postage. Mike[image]

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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

In my opinion, you kind of needed to buy both packages but $37k put it out of the realm of reason when you consider what you “might” find in the end. I am aware of two other early open valve T projects that are much more complete, correct, and sorted out at a price substantially less than this combo...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Sorry, no pictures, my hands were full of hard to find parts I guess

. Herb Iffrig was there, he may have taken some.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

There was a pattern that looked like an N waterpump laying on the seat as mentioned before. Hood was off car but the car and hood looked pretty sound. I am no authority but seemed like a nice car at a decent price for an N.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Model N had a few very active bidders and sold for $27K.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I attended the auction yesterday. Incredible amount of NOS Ford items including full sets of fenders still in the Ford shipping crates, predominantly Model A and 32 Ford. Very well attended. The 1909 car did have an early block, September 1909 I believe. It had a 2 piece pan and later hogshead. Spin...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Two sold and shipped, six remaining. Thanks MTFCA

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I was able to procure 8 brand new 30x3.0 clincher rims. 2 are already spoken for. As far as I know this is the last of these that I could find. They are from the same batch that I supplied to Lang’s 2 years ago. Price is $195 each plus actual shipping, boxed 2 per box. There are just 6 left and when...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Back to the top please.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Looking for an original brass spider, or steering wheel doe a 1912 project. I assume that wood will need replacement and that spider will have Dodge Bros. markings. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am listing this body for Lee Votroubek of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a very solid and complete body with light surface rust and one quarter sized rust through area beneath the front passenger side. The wood is all there but may need some tightening up. The back panel has been removed but a new pane...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent this morning.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mark, you are right. That thread chaser does chase the hub threads, not the axle threads. The tool I mentioned does the hubcap threads just like the Stevens tool but it can do much more than that in terms of diameters and thread counts/pitches. Very versatile old tool.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have an antique tool that does everything that tool does and can do it to more than 10 thread sizes and diameters. I wouldn’t sell it either but I feel it is a better tool overall for a nice handheld old tool.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Good quality rebuilt Ruckstell axles are out there but they are generally pricey depending upon the extent of the rebuild. Original in rebuilt Ruckstell axles almost always need parts, often exceeding $1000 between the drive shaft, pinion, shift lock, axles, internals, and then of course it takes ti...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Bob.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone know how many vendors have signed up and are expected to attend Tulare this year? Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

The next time they are produced, sometime before early Fall, I will post on this Forum. It will be a very limited last time production. The price will be $1500.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

The fellow that makes these is still alive and kickin’.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

What size crank pulley do you have? I am told there are 2 size belts depending on your crank pulley.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just my personal observation about Sure Stop disc brakes. It takes just the lightest firm pressure on the brake pedal to activates these brakes. If your axles have little or minimal end play and the calipers are installed correctly you will have a very responsive pedal and never a need to stomp on t...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I can say that 1911 Torpedoes and Open Runabouts have a very nice amount of legroom for tall folks or guys with a little gut.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Got the same message at 1135. Deleted and gone.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello,
What is the difference of having your name in blue versus black bold print. I have been a member since 2008 and am not sure what the differences are. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just curious test.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks for the information. The actual wrench allows turning the crankshaft from the motor side of the radiator without going through the crank hole. The crank handle could do that. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Yes Sireee Scott,
That is the wrench indeed. Thanks to everyone who checks their old tool boxes for one of these. Please let me know if you have one you could part with. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Please have a look around your tools. Thanks for checking, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I would like to find and purchase Ford wrench #5Z-1900. It is for Model A but I know many of us have Ts and As and V8s. Please contact me at 319-4 thirty-49 ninety5. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello All, Kevin and others are correct. I purchased only the McLaren Wire Wheel business from John McLaren 5-6 years ago. American Vintage Rim is owned by Mark McLaren, John McLaren’s son. I currently produce 30x3.5 and a limited number of 30x3.0 clincher style McLaren Wire Wheels. Lang’s carries t...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

John,
I just sent you an email to your email. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I too will be interested to purchase a set of 5-1911 style Heinze coils for a project that I had been discussing with R.V.
Thanks, Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I agree with John T.
Mike the horn that looks a lot like a Torpedo horn, and there are quite a few out there that are mistaken as Torpedo horns, was used on EMF automobiles.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I’m coming in a little late on this discussion but thought I could share an idea that I have benefitted from. A few years ago Gail Rodda suggested that I purchase his portable engine running stand. He built this years ago for the purpose of starting and running in freshly rebuilt handcrank T engines...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have the Star tool but would be interested in the other two.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Correction: call me at 319- four thirty- 49 ninety five.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have a new or excellent used tall Model T radiator that you can part with? Please contact me at 31-four thirty-49 ninety five. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have Larry Noller’s phone number, I have been trying to contact him by private email but have not getting through. Please email me at lebsackmike@gmail.com or call me if you know my cell number. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Larry,
Please call me at 319-430-4995. I am heading home and could swing by your place today. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Correction: the scissor lift has locks so it “cannot” inadvertently settle down.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

My personal opinion for what it is worth. I purchased an Advantage 4 post lift. It came with a rolling platform that can support 4500 pounds using a bottle Jack if you want to lift your car off the ramps to do axle work. I opted for an optional air over hydraulic scissor lift that rolls on the same ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent Don.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent Don.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Mark and Scott,
I’ve known fellas who were fond of Carter BB-1 with the adjustable main jet. My understanding is rebuild kits are available, they start and idle well, and they have nice accelerator pump on them.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Easy to do. Take a closeup picture of the gap between the pickup bed and the back of the cab. Will be able to tell quickly.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent to your email. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I think that Wayne Carinni actually has one the originals in Connecticut.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a nice original on the shelf in my shop that has no dents or dings in the fancy work or the core. Is tarnished a little but heck it is old. Had a machinist make me a beautiful brass cap with a Motometer too.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a nice original on the shelf in my shop that has no dents or dings in the fancy work or the core. Is tarnished a little but heck it is old. Had a machinist make me a beautiful brass cap with a Moro meter too.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks for the pictures and information Keith. I plan to use a Stromberg MB-1 that Stan Howe set me up with. I am thinking that I would prefer not to use my Fronty manifold with the carb heater exhaust manifold. Would rather have the version without it or build a header. I had some nice header flang...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just curious, what is that vertical opening for? I assume it is part of a hot air stove that has some kind of flexible tubing that is routed to the carburetor?? I have a rebuilt head that has that manifold but I have not yet installed the head on the rebuilt engine that is ready for it. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

If that was me, and I think it may have been me, I sent an email to your personal email letting you know that I found that I had a Buckeye handle already. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Scott, email sent with my phone number. Thanks

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent Scott.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I’ve had many dealings with Tim. Never, ever an issue. I suspect ulterior motives. STYGGO!! “Some things ya gotta get over”.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will take one of the new versions. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

FYI. Check with Lang’s. I know for a fact that they have 8- brand shiner new correctly formed 28x3 clincher rims just waiting for wood.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just sent you an email. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I would like them. I just sent you an email.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

FYI. I have a complete package in my shop. It consists of: 4- newly rewooded ( by Dave Seiler) Hayes 30x3.5 wheels that have black powder coated metal components. The spokes are currently bare wood awaiting whatever finish you choose. 5- used but very good to excellent 30x3.5 Hayes rims with new tub...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Oops, forgot to price. $150 for the matched pair plus shipping.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have 2 very nice 30x3 square Felloe front wheels with excellent original spokes and excellent thick edge clincher rims. The spokes have the original paint which is completely intact. The wood has no cracks at all. The hubs have very nice original seals, inner and outer ball bearings. These would b...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I just private messaged you. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Do you need the 5 hole or the 6 hole wood wheel large brake drums? I may have a next to new pair that is the 6 hole version. I switched them out for disc brakes. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mission accomplished, Thanks Charlie!!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Is anyone from near Massachusetts coming to the Richmond, Indiana Model T Reunion and Tour? I have some boxed item that I would like to get to Langs. Might also work if someone has extra space in their trailer when going on the Wisconsin Tour. Please give me a call and we can discuss. Mike 319- four...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Title says it all. I have 5 wheels packaged and ready for delivery from I-80 in eastern Iowa to SW Kansas along US-50,
midway between Wichita and Denver. Good for some gas or diesel money if interested and going that way. Please let me know. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a buddy who is looking for a decent and usable 14-15 brass radiator. This car won’t be going on long tours but still needs to have a radiator that can cool. I am assuming that someone has switched out to a flat tube and has their old radiator sitting on the shelf. Maybe an opportunity to conv...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Mission accomplished, Thanks!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello All, Yesterday I visited Dean Yoder and was telling him about something I thought had seen on this Forum this winter about a thin hard plastic or phenolic plate that someone is producing to place under the coil points apparatus to eliminate the need for spacer washers or shims. Basically creat...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello All, Yesterday I visited Dean Yoder and was telling him about something I thought I had seen on this Forum this winter about a thin hard plastic or phenolic plate that someone is producing to place under the coil points apparatus to eliminate the need for spacer washers or shims. Basically cre...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have one of the Mickey and Rich set ups with a Ruckstell and I love it. Excellent for touring hills and vales!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

My personal experience that’s been that 3/4 to 1 turn open is seems to work well on a brand new start up as long as everything has been set up right. I have found that 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 seems to be too rich for a start up for my rebuilds. I used to set them that way but found that just a 1/4 to 1/2 tur...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a couple of cars that I always hand crank even though they are fitted with electric starters. They have the high volume Chaffins intakes and NH carbs. 2-3 priming cranks and they pop right off. If cold ( below 35degrees F.)I enrich the mixture 1/4 turn and it works real well. Dean Yoder taugh...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I know this may be a long shot but here goes: Does anyone have a set of 4 or 5 restored Heinze coils that they would part with. I have a nice original coilbox but no coils for it. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I know this may be a long shot but here goes: Does anyone have a set of 4 or 5 restored Heinze coils that they would part with. I have a nice original coilbox but no coils for it. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Joe,
Please check your email and PM messages. I need to contact you about the OF manual topic. Thanks

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I think I may have you want John. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will be there Thursday bright and early. Great chance to get a great set of 5 with Robbie’s 4, my 5th, and I have the correct spare carrier for that spare.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

These are $15 each or $25 for the pair. $2.50 to mail in the U.S.
Pay by PayPal or check or see me at Chickasha, spaces N6-7.
I am traveling now so you can send me a PM or email (shown in my bio) with your full address and I will get back to you and mail the goods. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Robbie,
I would make sense. I have folks looking for them all the time but all I have is this one very good left. Takes 5 to make a nice set.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

OF manual.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Here you go.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Nice set Robbie! I am bringing 1 just like it to make a perfect set of 5. Perfect for a Touring car. I also have the right sized spare carrier to go along with them. $100 for the rim and $40 for the carrier, both at Chickasha.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Do you have pictures. Please text to 319-430-4995 or email me back. What state are you in. Mike Lebsack in Iowa

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Bringing to Chickasha: 2 late 13-15 versions of cleaned and correctly resurfaced (no belt sanding) low heads. Will hold if spoken for $235 each. Will have at spaces N6-7 in north building next to Russ Potter. Mike 319- fourthirty-4995

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will have a limited quantity of absolutely excellent reproductions of the Stromberg OF and Bosch Magneto owners manuals at my spaces in the north building N6-7 right next to Russ Potter. These are the right color, right size, and bound correctly. A must in your shop or toolbox. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

At Chickasha I will have an essentially new set of 6 bolt wood wheel brake drums. I replaced with disc brakes. Painted black and ready to bolt on. $55 and will hold if spoken for before Chickasha. Mike 319- fourthirty-4995

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Tires are sold.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Tires sold to Steve. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Bob,
Contact Lee Votroubek in Cedar Rapids, I think he may have a nice 14 block and related parts for good 14 engine and not too far from you guys.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am bringing 2 real nice, very low mile, stored in climate controlled shop, Goodyear clincher tires to Chickasha. Asking $300 for this matched pair. Mike 319- fourthirty- 49 ninety five. You can send an email if preferred but call or text is quicker. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

All tires have been sold. Thanks to all who responded and MTFCA. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have 2-30x3 and 2-30x3.5 Firestone NonSkid Blackwall tires that I removed from a customer’s 1912 T about 8 years ago. They have always been stored in a climate controlled building and are in near new condition. They are pliable and I am almost positive they are Made in USA vintage. I will bring th...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Adjustable pinion is sold. Thanks MTFCA and Neil.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a brand new, unused closed spool Fun Projects adjustable pinion bearing that is excess to my needs. I have the original receipt which is in the box and that is all I want for this great item. I will have it at my space next to Russ Potter in the north building at Chickasha. No core needed. I ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Bernie I just sent an email to you. Mike

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