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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

When looking for a Carter BB-1 be sure to find the one that has the adjustable main jet. Some versions do not, and I was told by a gentleman who really knew a lot about running Rajo overheads (John Rogne), that for optimal performance the adjustable main jet is required.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Rayfield UF, beautiful carburetor, yep, they can still be found.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Disregard my previous question.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

It is my understanding that increased lift equals increase opening of the valve. That means the valve projects further into the space between the piston and the head. Some rocker arms amplify that lift with different ratios. If I am anywhere near correct with my assumptions then a standard lift (.25...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Are you going to Chickasha?

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I build new wire wheels and I can get them trued up very close but not down to the thousandths. What folks may or may not know is that tires for these old cars have a lot of run out sometimes way over a 1/4” or more.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Have heard that a Carter BB1 with an adjustable main jet is no slouch either.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Last name spelling might be wrong. It is pronounced Hoagie I believe.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello, I am looking for Doug’s contact information. I have some items for him. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi John, I am sending you an email. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Pictures available upon request.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a complete set (2 front, 2 rear) Hayes 30x3.5 wood spoked wheels. The metal parts were stripped and powder coated black. The wheels have brand new wood spokes that are currently unfinished and waiting for the finish of the buyers choice. The set comes with black powder coated small brake drum...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a complete set (2 front, 2 rear) Hayes 30x3.5 wood spoked wheels. The metal parts were stripped and powder coated black. The wheels have brand new wood spokes that are currently unfinished and waiting for the finish of the buyers choice. The set comes with black powder coated small brake drum...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

John,
I will have a set of the correct matched perfect set of 1910-11 running board brackets at Chickasha as well.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just curious, what kinds of problems are there with the reproductions? I may have committed a “Tim mistake” too!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am bringing 3 nice low Model T heads that have been resurfaced. Will also have various other Model T goodies at space I-4.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have one exactly like it on my 15 cutoff touring. Had same chain configuration.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Nice, that is the 09-10 version.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I left phone message to buy. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Phil, please check your email, I would like to arrange payment and share my address. Thanks, Mike Lebsack
319-four thirty- 49ninety five.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Ahh I see why the email did not go, I left out the 79. I just resent the email. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Phil, I sent an email, did you receive it. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Philip, I will take it. I will send you an email. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks to a true gentleman who lurks on the Forum I was able to borrow an exceptional original copy of the OF manual and made some real nice original size and look copies of the OF manuals. I am away from home at this time but can provide copies to those who need them. Please contact me in February ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

In my opinion, these run quite well. Mike Walker restored one for me and it runs very well!!

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Brent, email sent. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Please note: Birdhaven In Iowa is alive and well. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have reproduced the Hayes cap in cast yellow brass in the past. Several folks who frequent this Forum purchased them from me. They are no simple project, at least from my experience. I am in the process of producing another limited production of 20. I sell them in sets of 4. My foundry will finish...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I would like to purchase it Mark. I will send an email.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Simple turnbuckles from Home Depot or Ace Hardware work pretty well also I have been told.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Howard, changed my mind. I will take it.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have its twin in the low version.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Forgot to mention, I have the three low heads with me at Hershey. GBL34 is my space or you can call me at the number above to arrange an alternate meeting location outside the meet since heads are not easy to lug around. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have 3 nice low heads, already surfaced. Mike 319- four thirty-4995

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

$200, I’ve paid that for them before.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Update 10/1/21: I now have only 4-28x3 new clincher rims left and will have them at Hershey unless spoken for in advance. Thanks to you folks who have been contacting me along the way to Hershey. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Verne, did not get your email so I sent you one just now.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Tourabout, did not see your email so sent you one.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

One is a 1909-10 round tube, probably made in the early days of Brassworks, very nice craftsmanship and never used. The second is also an older Round tube Brassworks, probably from 1980-90s for 1911-12. Both never installed and nice radiators. I Brassworks boxes for both and better yet no shipping r...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

For you brass enthusiasts looking for some of the essential goodie parts for pre-15 Ts. I will be at GBL34 in the Green Field. I have some nice resurfaced low heads, two very rare and restored early brass carburetors, and some new “old replacement” stock brass radiators that have never been installe...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will bring the last of my 28x3 clincher rim stock to Hershey. I have 8 and I will not be having any more made so when these are gone that is it, at least from me. I am bringing a very limited number of 30x3.5 clincher rims as well. Some of these are already spoken for. It has been very challenging...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Is there a front wheel Timken-bearing race puller made for Model T wheels and if so does anyone have one for sale? I find myself having an ever increasing need for one. Please let me know and much appreciated. Mike 319-fourthirty, 49 ninety five.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Model A Tillotson, while be a pretty good running carb on a Model A, are notoriously plagued with leaking along the float bowl seam. They are made of some kind of pot metal that warps over time and it seems that no matter how much you tighten the screws or replace gaskets some will weep as they age....

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I just texted you.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I agree completely. The quality has been and will be first rate. I feel very lucky to be able to work with Gary on this project.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Until I get the actual shipping/customs costs, for the transportation from New Zealand, I cannot accurately calculate the price. A typical 30x3.5 McLaren wire wheel is $775 each. The additional price of a 21” drop center version will be the difference in cost between a clincher rim and the drop cent...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Sent you an email.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

FYI. After two years of research I have established contact with the roll former who produced the 21” drop center rims that were used to produce McLaren 21” wire wheels that use 4.50x21 tires like those used on 28-29 Model A’s. There are quite a few T members who have these wheels and swear by the s...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

FYI. After two years of research I have established contact with the roll former who produced the 21” drop center rims that were used to produce McLaren 21” wire wheels that use 4.50x21 tires like those used on 28-29 Model A’s. There are quite a few T members who have these wheels and swear by the s...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am planning to bring a limited quantity of brand new 28x3 and 30x3.5 clincher rims. I can reserve these for those who contact me first. My Hershey space is GBL 34. Contact me at 319-four thirty- forty nine 95. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Richard, email sent.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Phelps is likely the toughest but hard to find.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Update: 4 rims sold, 8 left .

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I recently acquired 3 sets of 4 (12 total) brand new 28x3 clincher rims. As you know these are very limited and are rarely available. I would prefer to sell them in sets of 4.
$150 per rim plus actual shipping unless we can arrange pickup or delivery. First come first serve. 319-four thirty-4995

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I would like to import 40-21” drop center wheel rims from New Zealand. The manufacturer suggests using a US shipping agent as it may be less complicated to clear customs. I will use the rims to produce a limited run of adjustable wire spoked wheels for Model Ts. I live in Iowa but could travel to on...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

My wife Cindy and will attend. I know Dean Yoder and George Aiken are driving Ts from the Richmond Homecoming as well. Dean lives a few miles from me and he is raring to go. See you there! Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Please let me know if we can work out transport.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Is anyone passing through Iowa on their way to Luray? I have a restored steering column that could use a “paid ride” if anyone is interested. I live right along I-80 and can drive a ways if needed to meet if needed. Thanks, Mike Lebsack 319-four thirty-forty nine 95.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just curious, what does the Sears horn, you are looking for, look like? I assume fir a Sears car?

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Marshal, those caps are about a nice as they come. I seriously doubt that you could find nicer original caps, I have seen many that are not even half a nice.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone know, or have the contact information, for the fellow who had the old BMW motorcycle that had the auxiliary rear axle setup that powered the sidecar? If so please share here. Thanks, Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Found Dale. Thanks

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Trying to contact Dale Kimmerer from Medford, Oregon. We are both at Chickasha but I do not have his cell phone number to locate him. Contact me at 319- four thirty-4995 with his cell number if you know it. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Here is my guess, based on personal experience. Loosen your fourth main and pull is back about halfway or slide it out. You may then be able to turn the engine over as before. If you can then you likely have a slightly bent pan. It takes very little to bind up the crank with a misaligned pan/fourth ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a Russ Potter restored 1911 only version of the Kingston 5 ball carb. I have had in a display case since I had Russ restore it so it is as nice as they come. The 1911 version is a rare bird. I will bring to Chickasha only if there is sincere interest or spoken for. $3000 or best offer. Mike T...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Email sent James

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am bring to Chickasha a bunch of usable parts/hardware, including an excellent 6- oval hole bonnet, for E&J 466 headlights. My restorations are now done so it makes no sense to have these sitting on a shelf for the next 20 years. It took me close to 5 years to find the parts to restore 2 pair for ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a nice box of Atwater Kent related distributors and extra parts for them including condensors. I would like to sell my entire collection of these as a single lot at Chickasha. See me there and we can certainly make a win/win deal. I am located right next to Russ Potter in the Northwest corner...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a used Torpedo hood for sale in pretty good condition and can bring to Chickasha. These are nice fir speedsters with overhead valve engines that tend to bite into the firewall of the stock set up. I’m thinking $250. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a very nice brass Magneto horn, the type used in 1915 Couplets I believe. It is clean and nice but it needs some tuning by an expert who knows mag horns. Can anyone steer me to a person who really knows how to work on a mag horn? Mike 319 four thirty, 4995. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have 3-4 pretty nice 1914 windshields that are surplus to my needs. One might have original glass in it. I can deliver to Chickasha if anyone is interested. $250 to $350 depending on condition. May also have some 1914 coil boxes as well. I can be reached at 319- fourthirty-4995. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Radiator sold pending payment. Thanks MTFCA.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a brand new, in the box, 09-10 Brassworks round tube radiator. This one has the reinforcing bar to make it stronger. Has never been out of the box. I will bring it to Chickasha so here is an opportunity to save on shipping. By the way I picked this one up personally at Brassworks so it has ne...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a brand new, in the box, 09-10 Brassworks round tube radiator. This one has the reinforcing bar to make it stronger. Has never been out of the box. I will bring it to Chickasha so here is an opportunity to save on shipping. By the way I picked this one up personally at Brassworks so it has ne...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hello,
Anyone coming to Chickasha that could haul Ruckstell axle back anywhere somewhat close to the Kalispell, Montana area for gas money? Please let me know at 319-fourthirty, forty nine ninety five. Thanks, Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Bill, I sent you pictures of a nice horn. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Uodate: The 30x3.5 demountable wire wheels are spoken for and will be going to Chickasha for travel to their new owner on the coast. Another set of 30x3.5 non-demountables is sold as well. I will have 2 more sets of non-demountable wire wheels ready for free delivery to Chickasha, first call, first ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

FYI concerning the McLaren 30x3.5 “demountable” rims that Dom has had a very close call with. No question, that was obviously a close call and a disaster was averted. As many of you know I purchased only the “wire wheel” portion of the McLaren wire wheel business. I do not manufacture any of the rim...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Chris, the 30x3.5 clincher wire wheels, which includes a hardware required to mount on standard wood wheel hubs, is $775 each plus shipping.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will have 2-3 sets of new McLaren wire wheels for free delivery to Chickasha. In the event that Chickasha is cancelled I will still be traveling to Oklahoma and various western states so free delivery can be arranged. I produce a limited number of these wheels each year and it has become increasin...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Price reduced: $550 shipped within continental US. These are very nice. I can send pictures to anyone who requests them.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Price Reduced
$650 shipped in the continental USA. If you would like more pictures please ask. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Layden,
Just sent you an email. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Here are pictures of the windwing brackets and engraved glass I have listed previously. Asking $700 including shipping in the continental U.S.
Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Price reduced to $700 including shipping in continental U.S.
Pictures available upon request. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Price reduced to $750 shipped within continental U.S.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I will send pictures to those interested. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I have a very nice matched pair of 1923-25 windwing brackets with new (1974) engraved safety glass. Original nickel plating and in great shape, nicest I have ever seen.
Asking $800 plus actual shipping. Thanks, Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I recently acquired an approximately 15-20 year old set of Rockies but I do not have the instructions. Would anyone by chance happen to have a complete set of instructions that I could purchase or pay to have copies made. The brake set I have included cast iron drums so I am hoping that someone has ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Sent you an email John.

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Hi Gary,
I would like one quart as well. I will send you an email. Mike Lebsack

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Just a friendly reminder. As I said, “I think” I have 2, maybe 3-4 of the new oval tanks. I purchased a group of new round tanks and I think I may have gotten some ovals. They are still in unopened boxes so I will have to confirm what I actually have and that will be in 3-4 weeks. Once I know for ce...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I believe that I have a pair or two of the new oval gas tanks that are still in the shipping boxes. Not sure if I have new straps to go with them, will have to check. If I do I will bring them to Chickasha. I will not be able to check for another 3-4 weeks, too much going on. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

A few years ago I contacted Larry Sigworth from Oklahoma about overhead valve lubrication. I recall that he shared that he had very good results using some kind a spray lubricant thus little or no need for the more messy oiling practices. I think Larry may have passed on but not certain. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Once I verify that I have a set I will price and post them for sale on this site since I do not have the correct Ts to use them on. Mike

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

I am thinking I may have a complete original set of these with original or new engraved glass. I think I purchased them from Fred Huston years ago. I will check next time I am at my shop. I know they were nicely boxed and separated with old newspaper to protect the glass and finish. More later. Happ...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Paul, I did purchase the McLaren wire wheel business from John McLaren however I did not purchase the American Vintage Rim business. I do not manufacture or carry the actual rims. I also rely on American Vintage Rim to provide rims for the wire wheels I build. I have no excess stock that I ca...

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Thanks Denis,
I have checked my email and have not seen your email. Please send to lebsackmike@gmail.com

Mike Lebsack-Iowa

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Mike Lebsack-Iowa

Does anyone have Bill Clough’s contact information? I misplaced it. Thanks, Mike

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