FORD T-BUCKET. Immaculate hot rod in true T-bucket style. Fibreglass 1917 Model T tourer body on custom chassis. Ford 272ci Y-block engine (from 1956 Customline) with ¾ race cam, Offenhauser inlet manifold and 3 x Stromberg carburettors Ford-O-Matic 2-speed auto transmission and 8-inch diff Customline 11-inch drum brakes all round Custom 15-inch wheels, with Ford Customline centres and Firestone whitewall tyres Ford four bar and transverse leaf spring front suspension with Hillman shock absorbers 30’s-style Ford transverse leaf spring rear suspension over 50s Customline diff and rear axle Hand-made aluminium drum-style fuel tank is one of many parts custom-made during extensive restoration by Colin Bates in 1990s. Other features include: Packard cycle guards, 1952 MG TD headlights, 1956 Austin A30 front indicators, original 1917 Ford Model T tail lights, 1919 Rugby rear indicators, grey tuck & roll vinyl seat upholstery and door trims, dark blue carpet, solid timber dash, custom steering column, timber-rimmed steering wheel, VDO vintage gauges.
