1923 T-Bucket & Some Of My Pickin'

1923 Ford Model T "T-Bucket" powered by a supercharged 454 cu in racing engine built by Russ Miley Racing Engines of Petal MS. I made a lot of changes to the rod. I changed the ignition from a magneto to an MSD; replaced the two Predator carbs with two 750CFM blower carbs; changed the blower pulley to reduce power to a estimated 900 HP; stopped using racing fuel at $10/gallon; altered the timing to make it more streetable; on and on. Still dialing in the carbs. Even so, it goes like a "bat outta Hell"! That's me on the guitar in the background. Don't play much anymore, but I should get back to it. It was something that I really enjoyed doing....... Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy!

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[meangene1000]

Thanks for your kind comments. I'd like to drive it to work just once too. But I can't risk it sitting out there in the parking lot. I love taking it to shows or just going out for a drive. It is a HUGE attention getter.

Like you, I wanted a T ever since I was a young boy. It took a long time, but my dream finally came through. Check out the other videos of the car if you haven't already done so. I put a video camera around my neck and used it while I was driving around.

Thanks again and luck!

[Karu617th]

sorry, its Chevy powered. NOT a real T.

[meangene1000]

@Karu617th Thanks for the comment. Actually, most Ts are Chevy powered. T-Buckets don't need to be Ford powered to be a T-Bucket. Ts can be anything the owner wants them to be. That's what makes them so great. They can be Ford powered, Mopar powered, Chevy powered, any color, any style, one engine, two engines, anything.

A "real T" can have anything in it the owner wants.....and still be considered a T-Bucket.

[motchization]

this is an awesome T!! a buddy of mine just traded a mint belair for a 23 T with an awesome 70s (hand)paint job and a mopar 318 cant get enough of it. i often find myself in his garage until weee morning hours staring and polishing it.

[meangene1000]

@motchization Thanks for the compliments! I've wanted one ever since I was in the third grade and that was a long time ago. I've made quite a few changes to the vehicle since this video was shot. It's a blast to drive. Tremendous acceleration! Thanks again!

[puttrainguy]

I'd love to drive it to work just once... LOL.. What a beautiful T.. And as I can see in your comment replies, you've been detuning the beast to make it more streetable... now that's the way it should be... I have loved old T's since I was a wee lad myself.. Maybe someday, huh ?? Thanks for sharing this incredible ride.. Enjoy the open road man...

[meangene1000]

@SCHMURGEN

Hey Andrew, long time no talk-to. How are things going? How did you make out on the White Falcon? I wanted to upload a few more videos by now, but too many things goin on. Perhaps when the Winter rolls in, I'll have more indoor time.

Cheers, Gene.

[meangene1000]

Thanks for the compliment. Yeah, I love the music too. Too bad that I haven't played in years. I'm surprised that I remembered what little that I put up. Gotta' get back to the instrument so I can leave my mark on this world!

[denisej52]

That was GREAT... What a SWEET RIDE!!!... The Music was simply WONDERFUL!

[Rainy1949]

Great Video. Love the music!!