The Jalopy Journal

**Ryan** · 02-16-2010, 09:18 AM

In the May, 1956 issue of Rod & Custom Magazine the fellas at Quinn Publications featured a 'T' roadster built by Bud Parham of Portland, Oregon. Even though the car made the cover of that very issue, I'm willing to bet that most of you have never...

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lockwoodkustoms · 02-16-2010, 09:21 AM

That is a cute little "T" Where the hell do you come up with this stuff? I love it.

**fordnutz** · 02-16-2010, 12:19 PM

Was a pretty well known Pacific Northwest car. Albert Drake had mentioned it a few times in his articles and books. The Northwest including Vancouver and Victoria, BC, were and still are a hot bed of rods and customs. Many a fine car came from that area. Pat.

greasemonkey060 · 02-16-2010, 12:21 PM

The name sounds familiar, wonder where it is now!

64 Wildcat · 02-16-2010, 12:32 PM

I happen to have that issue of R&C from way back when. I've always thought it was a pretty cool rod, especially being channeled and full-fendered. It would be interesting to find out where this one ended up...
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**fab32** · 02-16-2010, 12:57 PM

I'll bet that this little roadster was more representative of what was actually being used on the roads than some of those spit and polish magazine cars. Being privilaged to be around several rods from that era with my dad being in the Air Force and traveling all over the country I remember a lot more of this apperance than the typical chromed magazine car.

Frank

safariknut · 02-16-2010, 02:18 PM

That was one of my favorite cars of the era;the styling is timeless.I happen to like the paint job as well.What amazed me was how he managed to fit everything under the hood.

**Bodger45** · 02-16-2010, 02:18 PM

My new favorite R-P-U.

41 Dave · 02-16-2010, 02:37 PM

Ryan, This is one kool "T" Hot Rod" ! I even like the simple but dated scallops. For being owner built it is a nice ride for the day.

**Jimmy B** · 02-16-2010, 02:47 PM

Great little RPU, very well proportioned. That R&C feature wasn't the first time Bud's RPU was featured it was a 2pg feature car in the May 1952 Hot Rod, right at the back though.

autobilly · 02-16-2010, 03:16 PM

You're rite, ignore the distracting paint job and the stance and form become more apparent. Cool.

(courtesy of jimmybarter.com )

Hawaiianstyle · 02-16-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autobilly

You're rite, ignore the distracting paint job and the stance and form become more apparent. Cool.

I bet i would burn the crap out of myself on those headers

LIL.TIMMYUser Name · 02-16-2010, 03:26 PM

Being a local rodder, i'd love to hear anymore info on this rig. it has some very cool elements. it'd be neat to do a "where are they now" update. anybody local have any info on this?

billys54 · 02-16-2010, 03:43 PM

thats one cool little T

**couverkid** · 02-20-2010, 09:28 AM

I believe that was later featured in hot rod in the early 60s owned by Johnny hart of vancouver,wa. Had some changes.

saltracer219 · 02-20-2010, 12:04 PM

Bud Parham was a very well known N.W. race car builder and fabricator and racer. Among other things he built the Parham Quick change rear axle.

oldstriper · 05-08-2010, 11:11 PM

The car is rumored to still exist. Located in Beaverton, Oregon owned by one of the Donacka brothers.

02-16-2010, 09:18 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,604	The Unknown Roadster In the May, 1956 issue of Rod & Custom Magazine the fellas at Quinn Publications featured a 'T' roadster built by Bud Parham of Portland, Oregon. Even though the car made the cover of that very issue, I'm willing to bet that most of you have never... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 02-16-2010 at 09:23 AM.

02-16-2010, 09:21 AM	#2
lockwoodkustoms Old School HAMBer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY BABY!!!!! Posts: 3,687	Re: The Unknown Roadster That is a cute little "T" Where the hell do you come up with this stuff? I love it. __________________ Check out my Metal Art here http://www.facebook.com/JLockwoodMetalArts?ref=hl

02-16-2010, 12:19 PM	#3
fordnutz Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MooseJaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, Posts: 1,687	Re: The Unknown Roadster Was a pretty well known Pacific Northwest car. Albert Drake had mentioned it a few times in his articles and books. The Northwest including Vancouver and Victoria, BC, were and still are a hot bed of rods and customs. Many a fine car came from that area. Pat. __________________ goldenoldies@facebook.com I'm going to do one more car, then give them up. CAR JUNKIE.

02-16-2010, 12:21 PM	#4
greasemonkey060 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 215	Re: The Unknown Roadster The name sounds familiar, wonder where it is now!

02-16-2010, 12:32 PM	#5
64 Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,035	Re: The Unknown Roadster I happen to have that issue of R&C from way back when. I've always thought it was a pretty cool rod, especially being channeled and full-fendered. It would be interesting to find out where this one ended up... .

02-16-2010, 12:57 PM	#6
fab32 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bay City, Mi. USA Posts: 13,303	Re: The Unknown Roadster I'll bet that this little roadster was more representative of what was actually being used on the roads than some of those spit and polish magazine cars. Being privilaged to be around several rods from that era with my dad being in the Air Force and traveling all over the country I remember a lot more of this apperance than the typical chromed magazine car. Frank __________________ "What we got here is failure to communicate"

02-16-2010, 02:18 PM	#7
safariknut Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 902 River Acres Drive Tecumseh MI 49286 Posts: 4,846	Re: The Unknown Roadster That was one of my favorite cars of the era;the styling is timeless.I happen to like the paint job as well.What amazed me was how he managed to fit everything under the hood. __________________ "Adventure BEFORE Dementia! http://www.pinheadlounge.com/elvago

02-16-2010, 02:18 PM	#8
Bodger45 Alliance Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 362	Re: The Unknown Roadster My new favorite R-P-U.

02-16-2010, 02:37 PM	#9
41 Dave Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Adelanto, Ca Posts: 2,534	Re: The Unknown Roadster Ryan, This is one kool "T" Hot Rod" ! I even like the simple but dated scallops. For being owner built it is a nice ride for the day. __________________ 41 Dave 41 Fords Are Us ! Frustrated Chef Next to retire . . . . well maybe . . .

02-16-2010, 02:47 PM	#10
Jimmy B Alliance Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,085	Re: The Unknown Roadster Great little RPU, very well proportioned. That R&C feature wasn't the first time Bud's RPU was featured it was a 2pg feature car in the May 1952 Hot Rod, right at the back though. __________________ I don't paint by numbers. Hot Rods of the Dry Lakes Era jimmy

02-16-2010, 03:16 PM	#11
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,524	Re: The Unknown Roadster You're rite, ignore the distracting paint job and the stance and form become more apparent. Cool. (courtesy of jimmybarter.com ) __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from. Last edited by autobilly; 02-16-2010 at 04:30 PM.

02-16-2010, 03:26 PM	#13
LIL.TIMMYUser Name Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PORTLAND OR Posts: 743	Re: The Unknown Roadster Being a local rodder, i'd love to hear anymore info on this rig. it has some very cool elements. it'd be neat to do a "where are they now" update. anybody local have any info on this? __________________ LIL TIMMY

02-16-2010, 03:43 PM	#14
billys54 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 1,248	Re: The Unknown Roadster thats one cool little T

02-20-2010, 09:28 AM	#15
couverkid Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver,WA. Posts: 1,183	Re: The Unknown Roadster I believe that was later featured in hot rod in the early 60s owned by Johnny hart of vancouver,wa. Had some changes.

02-20-2010, 12:04 PM	#16
saltracer219 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: camas, washington Posts: 344	Re: The Unknown Roadster Bud Parham was a very well known N.W. race car builder and fabricator and racer. Among other things he built the Parham Quick change rear axle.

05-08-2010, 11:11 PM	#17
oldstriper Grenade Inspector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Salmon Creek, Washington Posts: 106	Re: The Unknown Roadster The car is rumored to still exist. Located in Beaverton, Oregon owned by one of the Donacka brothers. __________________ www.murphyhillfarm.com Water Decals --- Original Art --- Books

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