Vehicle Description
T-buckets are all about wretched excess, and this traditional 1923
roadster pulls no punches. With stout small block power, a
competent suspension, and a cool black-on-black color combination,
it's over-the-top in every measurable way. This is the 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 nice black paint job that lives up to
the standards set by similar machines from the '70s and you'd have
to be legally blind to miss it, even at night thanks to the bright
wheels and exposed shiny engine. There's not a lot of surface area,
but the fiberglass body that exists on the minimalist T is nicely
prepped and finished and now showing some nice patina that's just
right. The overall look suggests that just because it was
originally designed to be inexpensive doesn't mean you have to
build it on the cheap. Every square inch of visible bodywork has
been painted, upholstered, or polished, including the gas tank
housing back, which is topped by solid wood planks. The tall Model
T windshield remains, including a set of tiny mirrors, and the
profile is traditional T-bucket in every sense of the word.
The interior fits the template for the traditional T-Bucket, with a
pleated black vinyl bench seat that wraps around the entire
passenger compartment. The upright steering column is all part of
the experience, and it uses a four spoke, wood-rimmed wheel that's
easy to grab. A full array of vintage-looking gauges from Stewart
Warner have been fitted into the dash, offering just the right
sophistication for a car straight out of the past. And you can
forget Mexican blankets serving as low-buck upholstery, because
this one is very nicely finished in black vinyl and a full set of
carpets that make it feel a bit more civilized. There is no top, no
windows, and no heat, but with that thumping small block V8, I
don't think you'll miss it.
For a T-bucket, this one has a Goodwrench 350 crate engine that's
part flash and part power, all built to be reliable. With an
Quickfuel 4-barrel carburetor, Edlebrock Performer intake manifold,
and an MSD ignition system, it breaks no new ground but in a car
that weighs nothing, there's more than enough power on tap. It also
runs great! 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. Long tube headers feed the side pipe
exhaust, and if you're scared of loud, rumbling noises, this isn't
the hotrod for you. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission with a
trans cooler feeds power to a narrowed Ford 9-inch rear end, and
rear coilovers and front disc brakes are probably a good idea in a
car like this. Finishing off the sinister look, chrome wire wheels
are wrapped in 4.6-16 bias plys up front while deep-dish bullet
holes wrapped in 31x10.515 radials out back finish the perfect
big-n-little combination.
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. Call today!
