This 1923 Ford T-bucket is a showstopper, head-turner, loud, fun-to-drive roadster. It has won countless first-place trophies from Best of Show, Best Engine, Peoples Choice, and has been featured in Street Roder, Hot Rod, and JEGS magazines. The engine is a well thought-out 350 Small Block Chevy 4-Bolt Main with consultation from B&M and multiple mechanics. The motor was built from the ground-up designed for this specific blower configuration--it was not a retro-fit. Because of this, this motor is trouble-free and runs like new. Similar builds face overheating and calibration troubles. This motor stays at or below 180 degrees idling on the hottest asphalt, driving in parades, or cruising on the interstate. The whiskey keg trailer is custom-built to be towed as a luggage carrier and meets the pivot-clearance of the wheelie-bars. There is a vinyl top and second widow that are optional with included vinyl zip-in windows.
Mechanical Details:
1978, 350 Small Block 4-Bolt Main, automatic 3-speed transmission, B&M Power Charger 250 Blower, B&M Race CAM, Keith Black pistons, 2 - 600 CFM, 4 barrel Edelbrock carburetors, stainless steel fuel lines and a 1/2" line to support the 110gph Edelbrock fuel pump, Edelbrock air/fuel ratio monitor, polished BDS hood scoop with K&N air filters, MSD boost retard timing master ignition, Taylor plug wire, electric cooling fan, stainless steel Cool-Flex cooling system, VDO PSI and turbine gauges, Boyce MotoMeter. Estimated to produce 600hp. Chevy rear end.
T-Bucket Highlights:
The metallic paint color appears to change from pink to red depending on the lighting and angle. One of a kind McLean spoke deep-dish wheels that will never be built again to fit the Mickey Thompson Sportsman 29X15.50-15LT street slicks. Dual-action B&M StarShifter, powder-coated frame to protect from road rash, chrome-mirrored fire wall, radio with speakers, turn/brake signals, ahoooga horn, classic Ford instrument package (water temp, oil pressure, MPH, fuel, battery voltage), battery kill-switch. Recent maintenance: carburetors have been recently cleaned, new battery, oil change, new fluids, new plugs, overall inspection from top-down.
Trailer Highlights:
The authentic wooden whiskey keg trailer is a huge bonus that in and of itself is of value. Every time you open the trailer, the smell of whiskey hits your nose. The "PLATTE VALLEY BOURBON" lettering was carefully crafted using real gold flake and chrome lantern signal/brake lights.
Additional Details:
This one-of-a-kind T-bucket is highway worthy and show ready. The motor is nicely broken-in and has the classic racing CAM whine that everyone loves to hear. This T-buckethas been in weddings, parades, commercials, and magazines. You cannot appreciate this car until you see it in-person and then behind the wheel. Clean titles for both the T-bucket and trailer. I am willing to help coordinate transport if necessary--both the T-bucket and trailer fit on a flatbed car-hauler.
