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I am sorry to report that Mike Bender has Leukemia and will not be able to rebuilt anymore engines. One of our member of The Special T's had his 25 Fordoor engine rebuilt and Mike told him that it will be his last engine. It's sad that people who do great things for our beloved T's have to quit because of health problems. We all need to pray for not only Mike but everybody who needs our prayers and hopefully someone else will take over so our Model T's will keep rolling.

For the newer members here, Mike Bender and Bill Howell have created a great collection of Model T Ford videos, check them out!

https://www.youtube.com/@modelt-tips6985

Mike rebuilt our transmission along with Fred in our ' 26 . Mike will be in our prayers... there are different stages of leukemia, being picked up an early stages there is medication that does help..... As a side note, a former schoolmate and employer had leukemia for 20 years

Only the Best Wishes for Mike and Family!

Hank Lee and Family

My thoughts are with you and I wish you the best. I’m a big fan of your channel and have learned a lot.

Mike is a great guy and wealth of knowledge. Sometimes life has a way of telling us to pause and take stock of the many blessings we have around us. We wish him the best with his health issue.

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑

Sun Aug 20, 2023 12:48 am

I hate this. Mike has let me "help" him rebuild a couple of my engines and it was a joy working with him. He has been nothing but kind and helpful to this old man. Mike, I'm pullin" for ya.

I couldn't have said it better than STEVE. I am shocked, and hate to hear this. Hoping for a miracle cure.

That is crap news !
I'm so very glad he posted his video's on his Youtube channel, they contain a wealth of knowledge although it is just a fraction of what he actually stored in his head.
I hope his videos will be available forever.
Mike i wish you some good times still ahead.

My prayers to you Mike. God be with you.

I'm very sorry to hear this. Mike rebuilt the engine and transmission in my '23 three years ago. Great guy, good friend and priceless asset to the hobby.

God bless you Mike.

Mike, you’re in my thoughts and prayers

Mike,
My prayers and best wishes to you in your health battle.
Kevin Matthiesen, Madera Ca.

Mike,
Thank you for your many and quality contributions to our hobby and for your future continuation after this leukemia recovery. Prayers for doctor’s skill.

Mike, our thoughts are with you, and wish and pray for you to have good results from any treatments.

Mike:
Sorry to hear of your illness , i have been fortunate in being in good health , but have many years of experience with my late wifes long health decline ... my only advice is to live life the best you can and appreciate the good days , accept the bad and do the best you can with what you have to work with ... our prayers are with you ... Gene French

Prayers & Best Wishes for A Good Recovery From Shueyville Iowa! An awesome Friend And Real Model T Guy! All The Best - John

Reminds me of a Mark Twain anecdote.