Flathead V8-Powered Ford T-Bucket 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Model T is often credited with putting America on wheels, but nearly a century after production ended, it remains one of the most popular inspirations for custom hot rods. L

This hot rod features a fiberglass Ford Model T Roadster-style body and is powered by a Flathead V8 said to have come from a 1953 Mercury and stroked to 275ci. The engine is equipped with Offenhauser aluminum cylinder heads, dual Stromberg 97 carburetors with progressive linkage, a 404 Iskenderian camshaft, Mallory ignition, a header-only side-exit exhaust system, and an eight-quart oil pan. Power is routed through a five-speed TREMEC manual transmission and a narrowed Ford nine-inch rear axle with 3.50:1 gearing. The chassis features a Bell front axle, Chevrolet Vega steering, four-wheel disc brakes, a triangular four-bar rear suspension with coilover shocks, and an elliptical front leaf spring with friction shocks, among other modifications

Finished in yellow with red and gray pinstriping, the fiberglass-bodied roadster rides on staggered-aluminum wheels measuring 15x4.5 inches up front and 15x10 inches out back. The black vinyl interior is equipped with bucket seats, lap belts, Stewart-Warner instrumentation, and a three-spoke padded steering wheel with a quick-release hub. Additional features include a trailer hitch mounted behind the rear bumper.

This fiberglass-bodied hot rod is now offered at no reserve with a clean Iowa title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1927 Ford.

Highlights

• Stroker Flathead V8 power

• Dual Stromberg 97 carburetors

• TREMEC Five-speed manual transmission

• Finished in yellow with red and gray pinstriping over black vinyl upholstery

• 4-wheel disc brakes and staggered aluminum wheels

• Custom frame and narrowed 9" rear axle

Modifications

• Powertrain & Performance:

  • Flathead V8 said to have come from a 1953 Mercury

  • 404 Iskenderian camshaft

  • Mallory ignition

  • Eight-quart oil pan

  • Performance header-only exhaust system

  • 3.50:1 rear gearing

• Suspension, Brakes, & Steering:

  • Front elliptical leaf spring and friction shock suspension

  • Bell front axle and Vega steering box

  • Rear coilover suspension

  • Triangular 4-bar rear suspension

  • Narrowed Ford 9-inch rear axle

• Exterior:

  • Fiberglass roadster body

  • 15x4.5” front wheels

  • 15x10” rear wheels

  • Trailer hitch

• Interior:

  • Black bucket seats and carpeting

  • Stewart-Warner gauges

  • Quick-release steering wheel hub

  • Padded 3-spoke steering wheel

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfection consistent with use since build completion

• Paint chips, scratches, and general blemishes in finish

• Smudges on the passenger side behind door hinges

• Fiberglass doors are wavy

• Carpet shows wear

Ownership History

According to the seller, the roadster was previously located in California before moving to Idaho and later Iowa.

Additional Information

A VIN has been stamped onto the vehicle's frame.