Original California T-bucket 1937 Ford Flathead V8 1960's Vintage Racing on 2040-cars
Seattle, Washington, United States
1923 T-BUCKET 1960’s VINTAGE California Build ‘37 Ford Flathead V8 / Dual Stromberg
97’s Classic Munster’s Style Hot Rod ...The early 60’s MUNSTERS TV Show helped popularize the early T-Bucket craze… this 60’s vintage built T-Bucket has the classic “Munster’s” LOOK” THIS IS THE REAL
DEAL!!… an “OLD SCHOOL” Los Angeles, California 1960’s built All Ford T-Bucket: ....1937 vintage flat-head V8, vintage Ford rear end & Ford 3-speed
transmission. Many vintage Ford racing
parts used such as the Offenhauser Dual Carb aluminum intake & dual
Stromberg 97 carbs... vintage spindle racing
wheels. All vintage gauges & lighting; 1920’s vintage gauges, vintage front
& rear lights … HISTORY: This was a vintage build “barn find” car that was located in an
old warehouse on the outskirts of Los Angeles. It was built in the 1960’s using
the Model A dropped spindle front vintage Model A custom frame with heavy duty
chromed leaf springs & real vintage parts. You can see by photo underneath
back end that this has had little usage over the years and still looks like
new. This T-Bucket was known to cruise & terrorize the streets of LA,
Hollywood & Santa Monica neighborhoods in its day. It was state inspected
and street legalized in the late 70’s and is still licensed to its early 80’s
vintage CA Vanity Plate “MYTBUCK” as a Special Vintage Class “Roadster”; registered
vanity plate included. Car was put into long term storage of 25+ years, and was
discovered and brought back to life several years ago. Last summer the V8 was
not running smoothly. It was discovered that the old fuel tank had been internally
coated with a material that dissolved over time with modern gas having alcohol additives.
I ended up replacing the Stromberg 97 carbs. I also did a flathead Ford V8 more
reliable coil conversion kit. I purchased a new Summit Racing fuel cell also.
Not being a mechanic, I took the car to a noted local shop owner that I know that
does vintage, classic car mechanical restorations. I was charged well below
actual labor costs to get this car properly done & running strong! Here is
a history of what I have spent on the car over the last 6 months; with totals over
$3,000.00 I have invested in this rare classic as follows: New
Summit Racing Fuel Cell & Tank straps $250.00, 2 new, fully rebuilt
Stromberg 97 Carburators $550.00, Custom made all leather 2-tone red &
black back cover & snaps $220.00, Ford Flathead V8 Coil Conversion engine
kit $120.00, November 8th INVOICE** , 2013 Crown Hill Automotive $2,224.38.
(**copy of invoice emailed upon request)
The labor included overhaul of the distributor & replacing the riveted-in
vintage dual point sets, all new spark plugs, 12V coil & mount brackets, 12V
battery system, extended battery cables, all new vintage fuel pump. The Summit Racing
8 gallon fuel cell was set onto rear frame with added flat welded supports and
using proper rubber coated mounting straps, all new gas lines & racing
fittings including shut off valves. This vintage fires
right up, sounds wicked, runs/shifts/drives easily. It has a ton of power!
There is a large full width storage box under the seat. There are seat belts
mounted, which are stored away from sight in the box. You will note on the
photos there is room on the left side of the gas tank where I was going to strap
an old ammo box for tools & extra storage. I do hope someone can get as much
fun out of this vintage T-Bucket as I have had during my brief ownership the
last few years! WHEELS & Tires: Front wheels
are rare vintage, 15” AMERICAN RACING magnesium 12-spoke spindle wheels,
marked: 4.29.0 / SERIES 300 D. S./ American
Racing / San Francisco California with almost new135R15x725 NANKANG tires. (there
was a similar 1/2 marked vintage rim set sold on ebay for $880.00, from a 1958
Harley, see ebay 321237587475) The back wheels are 16” with
hub marked A/P. They appear to be the same style as used on late 60’s Yenko
Camaro’s, the Torque Thrust Rims. They have new condition vintage style Racing
Slicks, which are marked on each as HURST RACING; the late 50’s and 60’s pie
crust design racing tires. I have recently repainted the rims gold color as
they were faded out with age, and have not yet even done a final tire clean as
I was not really planning on selling my beloved T-Bucket. I do have photos available
showing car in CA, LA area from when I found this rare vintage T-Bucket. This
is the real thing, a ’37 Ford flathead V8, 50’s & 60’s vintage parts and
vintage racing parts used. I have the video of car running and driving. I do have
lots more photos available upon request. Please do ask questions prior to
bidding. I do collect vintage Native American Indian items, vintage bikes/trikes,
old motorcycles, old weapons & cool stuff… and am open to all offers! TERMS OF SALE: This is a vintage old car, mostly vintage parts on a 60’s build and is as
described and sold as-is; as a vintage vehicle without owner warranty. Do plan on age, imperfections
& further restorations for any vintage vehicle. Car is licensed &
registered with a clear CA Title IN HAND. Buyer shall give Paypal deposit
immediately upon end of auction, balance due seller within 5 days unless prior
arrangements approved by seller. Seller shall retain right to not complete any
sale that does not meet terms & conditions and relist vehicle without
seller obligation or liability. Buyer responsible for all shipping costs. Since
we are end of shipping line, very affordable shipping rates from here to fill
transport trucks such as recent WA to CA Bay area at only $550.00, AZ at
$750.00 and east coast for $1,000.00. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS
PRIOR TO BIDDING Jon 2O6-65O-61OO
A LOW RESERVE AUCTION, priced to sell! Thank you & Good Luck Bidding!!
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