T-bucket introduction

Style.  More than any other word, that describes what a T-bucket is all about,  This class of car represents what a “hot rod” is all about.  Using some components from the Ford Model T along with a more modern and powerful powertrain, these cars are unique, and designed to be anything but subtile.  Drive this one anywhere and a conversation will be started.  It simply cannot be ignored,

T-bucket specifics

Many of the parts on this car come from a “brass era” Model T.  The lights (front and rear), steering wheel and radiator shell come from a 1918 Model T which is what the title shows.  The rest is more modern.  A modified 327 Chevy Small Block V8 with many upgrades provides the power to the THM 400 automatic transmission.  The differential is a custom Ford 9 inch.  Custom suspension and disk brakes are found at all 4 corners.  American racing wheels and Micky Thompson tires in a staggered configuration hold  you to the road.  The fiberglass body with custom paint and custom styled iconic top garner admiring stares from onlookers.  The chrome header/exhaust system completes the look of this T-bucket.

• Block: 327 ci 1968 2 bolt main

• Carburetor: Edelbrock #1805 Thunder A VS Performance Performer series

• Transmission: Chevrolet, Turo Hydramatic 400

• Ignition: HEFI

• Differential:    9 inch Ford

• Radiator:  Handcrafted Livingston Super V by BrassWorks

• Fuel tank: Stainless steel, custom fabricated about 9 gallons in the rear

• Under carriage is chrome plated or powder coated

T-bucket story

This car was the dream of Mike Mitchell the original builder. A proud 101 Airborne Veteran & Green Beret spending much of his service behind enemy lines in Vietnam.

A few features Mike sought out to show a solid link between it and the early automotive game changing “Brass-Age” Model T Ford.

When questioned concerning the difficulty of finding  rare items, (such as head and running lamps), he nodded with a slight smile and said:

“Well yeah…the devil is in the details……AND the T-Bucket is all about creating interesting art with automobile parts normally of limited interest, or hidden from view”