Tag: car show
The Takeout T: America’s Truly Most Beautiful Roadster, Part 3 – Unveiling
When The Takeout T made its debut at the Grand National Roadster Show and was judged for the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster title it was like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Rocky, The Rookie, and The World’s Fastest Indian all rolled into one.
The Takeout T: America’s Truly Most Beautiful Roadster, Part 2 – Details
Maybe I shouldn’t be too surprised that to achieve such a high level of perfection in a garage and on a budget takes lots of innovative thinking, skills and patience. While we’re looking at Russ’s unique firewall treatment, this presents a perfect introduction to where the name, The Takeout T, came from.
The Takeout T: America’s Truly Most Beautiful Roadster, Part 1 – Backstory
Russ Freund’s T roadster is so well-done, so right for the time and so downright cool that it’s certain to get significant coverage by the hot rod print media. But there are two things about this terrific T that loom large from my perspective …
Just Can’t Believe Jim Hoffman’s T-Bucket is “Ex-Junk”
Jim likes to refer to his T-Bucket as “Ex Junk”, but I think Jim’s definition of junk rests on a higher plain than my own. It’s quite clear that he didn’t scrimp when it came to detail, because this car is loaded with clean, functional and …
Basic Black Budget Build T-Bucket Video
This turtle deck T-Bucket takes the traditional budget approach by using a 1940s era Ford I-beam front axle with the spring in front and positioned with traditional split wishbones. Check out the …
“Dadz” 23 T-Bucket Video
Here’s a nice Spirit Industries T-Bucket from the Crazy T’s of Northern Illinois car show. In case you might wonder how it can be identified as a Spirit-based T, I’ll offer up my clues …
The “Thumper” T-Bucket Videos
This flamed burgundy bucket went by the name “Thumper” and appears to be an older Total Performance build, easily recognizable by the rear coil springs. The brass-look firewall is a nice attention getter and …
Chrome-Crazy T-Bucket
Not since the 60s and 70s have I seen a T-Bucket with as much chrome as this one. From the quarter elliptic spring front and rear suspension to the frame itself, this T-Bucket is dripping in plating!
“Skull-Bucket” ’23 T
From the skull graphics on the door of this emerald green T-Bucket roadster, to the radiator cap and front license plate, and all the way to the shifter knob this bucket from the Crazy T’s 2009 car show is fully enrobed in the skull theme. Is it yours or do you know the owner? If [...]
“Mad Hatter” T-Bucket Video
This T-Bucket chassis was an older Total Performance, with rear coil springs and vertical steering column, but the body had a Spirit Industries deuce dash.
