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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Royalshifter, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. Royalshifter
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    Royalshifter
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    Out of it's hiding today. I was asked several times to post some pictures of this "T" which is rarely seen to show what a good example it is of a traditional Hot Rod bucket "T" style....I thank Kleet Norris Photography for pushing on me to get it out so he can photo it.:)


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  2. Royalshifter
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  3. Rehpotsirhcj
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    1. Northwest HAMBers

    That's wild. Love it.
     
  4. Royalshifter
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    Royalshifter
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  5. need louvers ?
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    Damn man! I love that car! We have been discussing it a bit on my T-Bucket thread "The bucket of ugly" in the last couple of weeks. I really hold your car in the same regard as Norm's and Tommy Ivo's cars.
     
  6. Royalshifter
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    6' 9" Kleet Norris standing next to the car makes it look like a toy. Contact Kleet for any photography needs here on the HAMB.


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  7. Royalshifter
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    If anyone says you are too tall for a "T" just show them this photo.


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  8. Toymont
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    Perfection!!
     
  9. 117harv
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    Thanks for starting this thread and sharing the pics. Could you post some close ups of the chassis, suspension and body mounts, frame etc.
     
  10. Royalshifter
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    Nice upper shot...don't pay attention to the junks in the background.


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  11. Gorgeous! Viva the new HAMB!!
     
  12. Royalshifter
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    Royalshifter
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    The Mayor of Wellington Texas....Mr. Bob Owens.


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  13. tfeverfred
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    Be still my heart. I could look at that T Bucket all day and night. Thanks for posting more pics.
     
  14. black 62
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    so very nice...
     
  15. Sledge
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    Dig the Skipper T! I remember taking a ride in it a bunch of years ago. Great car!
     
  16. Muttley
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    Me too, I dont think I ever had as much fun nearly dying before or since.
     
  17. Great shot of all cars - I'd have that junk in my drive anytime!

    And I agree with Need Louvers, it's up there with Norm and Tommy's hands down.
     
  18. hrm2k
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    One of my favorite cars of all times. Just love it !!!!!
     
  19. BrerHair
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    Yea, Kleet looks real comfortable in there :D.

    Love everything about it Skip!
     
  20. steel rebel
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    I pride myself for finding fault with T buckets. Including my own. I find no fault here.
     
  21. need louvers ?
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    And he's good at it too!:D And, HIS bucket ALSO in my opinion belongs on that very short list of some of the best as well...
     
  22. That is such a cool car, a virtual time capsule of style.

    I also dig the background choice as well. A cool, '60s ranch-style house, lots of palm trees, and few other bitchin' cars in the background. Andy Southard would be proud...........
     
  23. hawkerdriver
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    Skipper's T is one of the nicest around. Love that thing.
     
  24. Malcolm
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    Such a great timeless car, Mark. Love it! I'll never forget riding in it a few years back...


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  25. little t
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    frankie annette surf up. man that t has got it going on one of the best thanks for putting the great photos on.
     
  26. Gremlinguy
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    Love it, I am really starting to dig these T's!!!!
     
  27. Finnrodder
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    You sure have sweet rides in your possession.Sorry,i just paid attention to the background junks
     
  28. SinisterCustom
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    That car is sooo bitchin' Skip...
    Question.....the headers look heavy....have they cracked at the flanges from vibration? Pretty loud??
    Thinking of similar headers for my T
     
  29. That T is just bueatiful!! And what a great story behind it.
    Thanks Mark.
     
  30. I have long said a top makes or breaks a roadster. That top is perfect. The height and proportions fit the car perfect. I love this car. It's a saner version of Grabowski's T.
     

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