This T-bucket hot rod was built by the seller’s father approximately five years ago using a Speedway Motors fiberglass body mounted to a custom-fabricated steel frame. Power comes from a 200ci inline-six that is said to have been rebuilt prior to installation, and it is linked to a three-speed manual transmission and a Chevrolet S-10 rear axle. The car rides on a suicide front setup and rear coil springs with front and rear radius rods, front disc brakes, and Cragar 15” wheels. Other highlights include a Farmall tractor grille shell, a cylindrical fuel tank, beige bucket seats, and a receiver hitch. This custom hot rod is now offered by the seller on his father’s behalf with a drop hitch, a cargo platform, and a clean Texas title listing the car as a 1923 Ford.
The channeled fiberglass body was fitted with a custom-fabricated windshield frame and safety glass, and the steel grille shell was sourced from an International Harvester Farmall tractor. A gold checkerboard pattern was applied to the firewall before the bodywork was painted in red. Details include a right-side door, a round side mirror, a cylindrical fuel tank, and a Model A-style taillight.
The seller states that the front axle and steering box were sourced from a 1953 F-100, while the live rear axle is from a Chevrolet S-10. The “suicide” front setup incorporates a transverse leaf spring and a twisted-bar drag link, while the Z’d rear frame horns are supported by coil springs with KYB Gas-a-Just dampers. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums with an unassisted master cylinder and a proportioning valve.
Cragar 15” wheels are wrapped in Kelly Metric front tires and JK Tyre Blazze H/T rear units.
The cabin features beige bucket seats, vinyl upholstery, and lap belts. The dashboard is painted gold, and brown carpets line the footwells.
The steering wheel is mounted to a Grant quick-release hub and sits ahead of white-dial instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage. The six-digit odometer shows 581 miles, which represents the distance added since the build was completed.
The 200ci inline-six is said to be sourced from a 1969 Mustang, and the single carburetor is said to have been replaced during the build along with the clutch assembly. Cooling is provided by an aluminum radiator.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission.
The car is titled as a 1923 Ford using the VIN T9006374, and the numeric portion is consistent with a Model T engine produced in 1923.
A removable cargo platform and drop hitch are included in the sale.
Photos taken at various stages of the build are presented in the gallery.