Vehicle Description
T-buckets are all about wretched excess, and this wild one-off
creation pulls no punches. With stout, supercharged small block
power, a custom frame and competent suspension, and a surprisingly
comfortable interior that opens up to the world thanks to an
electric top, it's over-the-top in every measurable way, making
this the multiple award-winning T-bucket to own if you're seeking
the spotlight.
Visibility is the T-bucket's claim to fame, and with that in mind
this vintage 'bucket got a no-expense spared, glowing paint job
that lives up to national show standards and you'd have to be
legally blind to miss it, even at night. There's not a lot of
surface area, but the bodywork that remains on the minimalist T is
expertly prepped and finished, highlighted by the custom mural work
and pinstriping found throughout. The killer look vehemently argues
that just because T-Buckets were originally designed to be
inexpensive doesn't mean you have to build on the cheap. Every
square inch of visible bodywork has been painted, upholstered, or
polished, including the mini bed out back, which houses the gas
tank and battery and wears its own custom-made tweed cover. The
tall Model T windshield remains, but the star of the show may be
the Billet Aluminum hand-etched graphics from KoKoMo Art that
decorate the entire car from the valve covers to the taillights.
Oh, and that supercool top? It's actually a Carson Top that is in
fact beautifully formed aluminum wrapped in durable purple fabric.
Man, this bad boy is trick everywhere you look!
The interior further customizes the template for the traditional
T-Bucket as well, with a purple ultraleather and gray tweed bench
seat that provides snug accommodations for two. The upright
steering wheel is all part of the experience, and it uses a
traditional Model T 4-spoke center with a modern ultraleather rim
that's a bit fatter than stock. A full array of digital gauges have
been fitted into a custom finished dash, again offering just the
right customization for a car straight out of a mad geniuses fever
dream. And you can forget Mexican blankets serving as low-buck
upholstery, because this one is very nicely finished in
ultraleather and tweed everywhere, along with a full set of carpets
that make it feel a bit more civilized. There is no radio, no
windows, and no heat, but with that thumping small block V8, we
don't think you'll miss it.
Yes, that's a 383 Stroker V8 topped by dual quads and a polished
blower; talk about overkill! The supercharger is a BDS 6-71 small
bore and it's topped by a pair of 625 CFM Demons under a scoop, so
it looks like you'd expect it to. And since it's right out there in
the wind for everyone to see, all the components were either
polished or plated so they sparkle in the sunlight. It's a 4-bolt
main block with a Ed Iskenderian Racing cam, Cast Chevy 194 heads,
and an Eagle roller kit, so it was definitely built for combat. The
engine also has a nitrous option if that floats your boat (we'll
pray for you), a Joe Hunt Magneto-style ignition system to ensure
it cranks easy, and the block breathes fire out of an internally
baffled Sanderson exhaust. All-in-all, it develops 500+HP without
breaking a sweat. A TH400 4-speed automatic transmission with a
2400 stall feeds power to a narrowed Detroit TrueTrac 8 1/2-inch
rear end with 3.73 gears inside. The fully custom boxed frame works
with an old-school style coilover and 4-link suspension underneath,
where the entire presentation is ready for mirrors. It's that
deliciously ostentatious and clean. And speaking of clean, those
are one-off, directional Boyd Coddington chrome wheels wrapped in a
traditional big-n-little set of tires, including Hoosier profile
rear tires for the perfect old school look.
There's nothing more radical than the T-bucket, and this one shows
a lot of care and thought in the build, and is a fast, fun little
car as a result. With a build cost north of $150,000, there simply
isn't enough room on our website to go over all of the particulars.
Give us a call and we'll give you the full scoop on the "T for II",
it's very impressive. Call today!