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TBucketmanMi
	Fenton, MI, USA Joined: 10/20/2008

My Lifestyles:
Street Rodder

Ford Roadster "Grandpa"

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Ford Roadster "Grandpa"

Drivetrain:

383 Stroker, 425HP, 500ft lbs of torque, ported and polished heads and balanced engine.

Chassis:
1927 Ford T-Bucket
Wheels & Tires:
Wire wheels front and rear
Body:
1927 Ford, paint color unknown, I hate to say it, but resembles a Mauve color, (a cross between pink and maroon).
Interior:
Interior by John Savage, Flint Michigan, Teal Green diamond pleat.

My name is Rick, formerly of Mesa Az, moved to Michigan 7 years ago, compliments of GM. I purchased the car in April of 08 out...

1927 T-Bucket

Pic is after installing Wieand tunnel ram intake and new valve covers

Interior

Teal green diamond pleat, done by John Savage Flint, Mi. Grant steering and VDO gages

Engine

New valve covers with polished Air Gap high rise intake manifold

Engine

Good side view of engine

Show

Car at local show in Lapeer, Mi

Finished car with new trailer for her

Summer is here

Car and trailer ready to go

New Top

Finally got top on the car

Pic of Top

Rear window

New Top

Comments:

azcowbo	05-27-2009 5:36 PM Hi Rick! I hope you are finally having some decent weather. I am making progress. Added new photos, yesterday. We did a dry fire Friday. I installed the radiator over the weekend. This am we tightened the fuel lines and fix the oil filter leak. Fired it up for real around noon today. Stock it was rated 400hp. With the mods, it calculated at 485hp. I am anxious to have it dynoed to see how close it is. I just downloaded three short videos on "You Tube" (azcowbo). Check it out. Oh, I forgot to tighten the turnouts and blew them off at start, ha.
GasManAZ	03-30-2009 12:44 PM Lookin' GOOD there!! Scary power? Now you need to paint the trailer to match the car.
azcowbo	02-05-2009 7:49 PM I keep forgetting it is no 79 degrees like it was here yesterday. What are you using for a radiator shell? Will the old one fit what looks to be a huge new one.
azcowbo	02-05-2009 3:33 PM Hey T-Bucket, How does the stroker run with 1700# holding it back. I can't believe you messed my rod up like that, ha. It looks fantastic. I am now a member, but can't find myself on the site, which is typical of an old goat like me. Ron
GasManAZ	01-20-2009 2:48 PM That looks really sweet!! I'll bet it sounds healthy. I've always been a fan of stroker motors!! Can't wait to see it. If this economy ever frees up maybe they'll let us travel again. You could always ship it here during the winters so it doesn't get cold. It can stay in my garage. I'll keep the tires from getting flat-spotted. he he he
GasManAZ	01-07-2009 9:10 AM How's the winter project going? If you get it done early, you're going to have to put snow chains on it and go try it out.
GasManAZ	12-18-2008 10:14 AM I see you found something to keep you busy and broke this winter.... looking good.
twinblown	12-04-2008 11:43 PM hey there Rick is that a metal body on your 27?? looks good.
TBucketmanMi	12-03-2008 2:13 PM Yes I did. I was a Test Analyst with Brian, John VanTine, Ray Torres and the group.
pikesan	12-02-2008 10:54 PM Rick, Did you work at the GM proving grounds in Mesa? I see you know Brian.. I worked there too, in durability.