Vehicle Description
1927 Ford T Bucket
In 1959, the most popular detective show on television in the world
featured a jive-talking parking lot attendant who made up his own
vocabulary and drove a flamed Model T hot rod. Gerald Lloyd
"Kookie" Kookson III (played by actor Edd Byrnes) was more popular
than the two "big name" stars of "77 Sunset Strip," particularly
with young people. The character used cool phrases like "antsville"
(a place packed with people) and "long green" (money), and he was
constantly combing his hair, leading to a hit record by Connie
Stevens called "Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)." Adults didn't
get it, but the kids sure did.
For consignment a blue faded to purple flamed open wheeled, open
cockpit, open engine wild T bucket. With those great looking Cragar
5 spokes, large rear tires, and double chrome supported straight
windshield we are in Kookie Kookson heaven.
Exterior
All tubbed out the exterior has an off white background and blue to
purple flames and other embellishments using the same faded
together colors. Up front there is a low rectangular chromed Ford
radiator out there for all to see. This is flanked by a single
chromed headlight on either side. A chromed dropped axle with a
horizontal leaf spring and shocks is providing the front suspension
and is all chromed. Big side pipes, chromed flank either side and a
chromed pumpkin can be seen when looking at the boxed rear with
more purple/blue trimmings. 14 x 6 Cragar SS wheels up front are
wrapped by 205/70R14's, and on the rear 15 inch Cragar SS wheels
are wrapped by massive 29/15/15LT tires. All hanging out there for
the world to see.
Interior
A single white wraparound tufted and buttoned bench seat nearly
fills the tub, but leaves just enough room for a centered steering
wheel in blazing blue. A simple blue dash is in front and blue
carpeting covers the floor. A B&M shifter climbs from the
floor, and a rear padded bench is on the back of the car hides a
fuel cell.
Drivetrain
A Corvette 327ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carb on top and a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission on back of the mill and a Ford
9-inch rear makes the car go forward...don't forget to look at the
shiny hi rise manifold topped by a chromed air cleaner and
cover.
Undercarriage
A rust-free metal frame with plenty of wood intertwined with the
underside mechanicals. Some surface rust is on the underside edges
of this car.
Drive-Ability
Unfortunately, we could get this car to crank, but never got it to
run. The gas could be soured, as it appears with a deep red
cast.
The original Hot Rod style in the form of the ubiquitous T bucket
takes us back to the late 40's and early 50's and the beginnings of
drag racing on the street. The less adornments the less weight, and
the faster the car will go. This car lets it all hang out. A simple
but effective theory and design.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.