You get a two-fer this week, as we’re featuring a pair of tough-looking T-buckets.
If you didn’t already know, the iconic T-bucket hot rod gets its name from Henry Ford’s Model T.
The FoMoCo cranked out millions of Model Ts through nearly two decades of production. That meant there were plenty of scrapped T tubs lying around for folks to customize as hot-rodding culture exploded after World War II.
While there’s no official recipe for making a T-bucket, you’d be hard pressed to find a more popular formula than a roadster tub, raked stance, and a small block Chevy engine squeezed between the frame rails.
And that’s exactly what we see here.
Both T-buckets feature a Model T roadster body with a pickup bed. Each one has a pair of massive tires out back and an updated passenger space, replete with modern upholstery, controls, and gauges.
Up front, they each rely on the aforementioned small block Chevy for motivation. There are significant differences in the engine builds, though.
The blue one’s got a single carb attached to a Hilborn-style scoop. Exhaust gasses depart through a pair of upswept headers—and we bet the neighbors love those.
Perched atop the black one’s tunnel ram intake manifold is a pair of carburetors. A butterfly street scoop is a not-so-subtle way to swallow a lot of air. The full-length headers end in a short turnout at the door hinges.
Honestly, we don’t know which one we like better. Do you have a favorite?
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What brand bodies are these….it is my dream to build one just like these in the photos and i dont really know where to start in terms of company that makes the kits for these?
i know this was 7 years ago and figure youve found what you wanted but if you havent, Speedway Motors is the way to go. chassis, body, wheels, etc. They have it all
YOU CAN CALL OR WRITE CALIFORNIA CUSTOM ROADSTERS IN CHINO CALIFORNIA, ASK FOR JERRY KEIFER. THEY HAVE PLANS YOU CAN BUY OR YOU CAN HAVE THEM BUILD YOUR CAR IN ANY STAGE
yes im a fanatic on old cars man these are nice im diabled and im gona try to build me one can you send be some measurements or a catalog if you can thanks
In the late 70’s we built a T with a blown 392 hemi that had zoomies on it, they had 2 Harley Davidson baffels in the tubes to tame the thunder.(well sort of)
Hello, i am interested about t bucket post and window frame with side mirrors. Can u pls send me ur ccr catalog. The window might be custom cuz i bought big boy body from ron pope motorsports. Let me know tho.. thanks
What size rims and tires are on the car
Is the black one forsale
Are these two sold as a pair ?
Two great looking cars. The black one has the best stance .”Great Job” .