1927 FORD MODEL T "T-BUCKET"

OVERVIEW

This 1927 Ford Model T "T-bucket" is powered by a 239ci flathead V8 mated to a three-speed manual transmission sourced from a 1939 Ford. Finished in black over a red vinyl interior, this hot rod is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

• Owned since 1988 by "flathead guru" Terry G. 
• Custom-built by Terry G. and Vern Tardel 
• All-steel construction

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: California 

EXTERIOR

• Black paint
• Custom pinstriping
• White soft top 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch white wheels
  • Chrome hubcaps
• Staggered-width radial tires 
  • 145/65 Continental ContiEcoContact front
  • 31x10.5 Firestone rear 

INTERIOR

• Red vinyl upholstery 
• Bench seat 
• Four-spoke steering wheel 
• Floor-mounted manual shifter 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Dynamo (amperage)
  •  Fuel
• Odometer shows 18,926 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 239ci V8
  • Bored .060 over to 3.1875 inches  
  • Three 1997 Ford two-barrel carburetors
  • French crank
  • Three-quarter race cam
  • Aluminum heads 
  • 1949-1953 Ford 8BA block 

Transmission

• Three-speed manual 
  • Sourced from 1939 Ford according to seller 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 1940 Ford rear end 
• 1940 Ford front and rear drum brakes
• Side-mounted dual exhaust

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Some rust visible on undercarriage as shown 

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video of a walkaround inspection 

**VIN NOTICE: THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS A VIN THAT MAY – DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION – REQUIRE THE BUYER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND BE SUBJECT TO A STATE-ISSUED VIN AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THAT STATE