Untouched 1923 Ford Model T Roadster Hot Rod Survivor 24 25 26 27 Bucket Barn !! on 2040-cars
Issaquah, Washington, United States
UNTOUCHED 1960's HOT ROD ROADSTER "As found condition" First time offered. For Sale: 1923 Ford Hot Rod Roadster. This is one of THOSE stories........... The original owner/ builder lives right here in the area. He started building this car around late 1964-early 1965. The car was running and driving around 1967/1968 and "finished" around 1969. The original owner/ builder titled the car in 1971 (common back then I guess) I have pictures of the car with dates on the edges from 1965-1971. Around 1972-1973 the original owner/builder started going through a divorce, etc.... and put the car away with 234 MILES! Finally the car was stored "for good" in a heated daylight basement style garage for +/- 40 years!!!!!! The car NEVER saw the light of day until it went up for sale. MORE PICS HERE: https://www.flickr.com/photos/87686401@N04/with/13772823774 Here is the full story: Around 1963/1964 a young guy had a Model A Coupe with a pretty hot Smallblock. It was a
1956 265 punched out with a Duntov cam, solid lifters, 3 deuces, headers,
reworked heads and a dual point distributor. This was linked to a '39 top loader
tranny. The wheels were Buick hoops reversed with early Ford centers. The thing
is, this guy decided he really wanted a Roadster. In 1964 Car Craft magazine had an
article "How to Build a Hot Rod". The guy looked around for a Model A Roadster
body, '32 Roadster or even a "T". But in Seattle in '64, I guess it wasn't so
easy to find between the rain and restorer's (so the guy says). He decided to
follow the article and build a "T" Roadster. This part is pretty cool. So he
calls a few Hot Rod buddies and some racer friends and puts out the word. Using
the plans in the article, some buddies and lots of beer they weld together a
pretty damn nice chassis. Once it's a roller he swaps the drivetrain out of the
Model A (his daily driver) and sources a 4" dropped axle. It seems that this
would have been around late 1965 sometime. He bought a fiberglass body from
Kellison and finished all the plumbing, steering, etc and got her running.
Between '66 and '67 the car went through a few changes and by '68 or so the car
was running and driving and in various stages of completion. Also, in late '67
he ordered a brand new Black on Black '68 Mustang Fastback. The Mustang was a lucky break
for me as you'll find out..... The car is a work of art for a 1960's HOME BUILT Hot Rod. The car is simple, but over the top! It sits right. The welds are nice. The chassis is REALLY NICE for that time period (arc welders). And the original owner/ builder was/ is an artist. He really had a good eye for design when he built this car. I have had the car about a year +.... and I bought it because it was there! VERY RARELY does this stuff come up. You see it on Ebay, or on TV, in an article... but RARELY in your own backyard!!! So, I bought it. I have not really touched the car. I have a lot going on with business and family... so, I am offering this GEM to the internet WORLD. I DO NOT need to sell. I DO NOT want to sell. But, the car deserves to be back on the road and it will be another year or more before I can devote the time to blowing the car apart and doing a NUT AND BOLT preservation restoration. AS SUCH: I will mention.... this car DOES NOT RUN!!! It is in AS FOUND CONDITION and will need careful consideration for preservation. The original owner took the car carefully apart for long term storage after only 234 MILES. NOTHING was broken, blown or damaged. He just stored the car away. This car is as simple as any car could possibly be. If you are experienced in old Hot Rods...or have a shop that is.... it should be NOTHING to get everything back in working order. Just time, hard work and a little money. I did an inventory and from what I can see.....the car is 95% complete. And I MEAN 95% +. The radiator was replaced with an odd small item, and I think it should get a "T" radiator made for a sbc. The Halibrand was FRESH.. the Ring and pinion are in there..but the portable case with the different gears to swap, disappeared. So you will need a gear set (cheap and easy to find). Otherwise, wheel cylinders for the back should be rebuilt, master cylinder rebuilt. Brake lines are out...should be replaced. Etc. The wood shifter knob is NOT with the car (Original owner asked if he could keep it). This car was "PUT AWAY RIGHT". The gas tank is bone dry. The engine is wet (and free). The carbs are bone dry and look perfect (should be rebuilt). The paint is nearly 50 years old. It is in REMARKABLE condition overall. But, suffers from 60's quality (lacquer, a few blemishes) and has a few knicks, scratches, etc. It is BLACK... should look like a million bucks after some touch up and a wet sand/ buff!!!! The interior is 99/100. No rips, no tears, no damage. It is a little dry in a few small spots... but overall looks really nice. There are a few "buttons" missing, but the "buttons" down low on the door could be transplanted in conspicuous areas. The interior should be completely removed, cleaned, minor preservation and reinstalled properly for fit and finish. The dash is a VERY nice medium stained piece of wood. It is in great shape and should clean up perfectly. Paint on the chassis is good and requires very little touch up/ detail. The wishbones/ suspension are painted silver (original owner intended to chrome them). The quality and finish on this car is ON PAR with nearly anything that comes out of a Hot Rod shop nowadays. And that's unheard of for an ORIGINAL 1960's build! YES, the car has 234.9 miles on the odometer (and the speedo was brand new with zero when the car was built). The car comes with EVERYTHING I HAVE for it. Drilled rear drums are in a plastic bin along with MOON gas pedal, extra bits, front hubs to run steel wheels with brakes, both wide rear tires/ wheels AND.... the ORIGINAL Hot Rod reversed steel wheels from the MODEL A. I will also include the ORIGINAL Car Craft article that the car was built from/ based on and the copies of original photographs!!!!!! Overall... a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO GO BACK TO 1967!!!!!! Relive American Graffitti (I know that's 1962). OK...Relive HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS and race a COBRA with your "Rail Job"...... I have a CLEAR WASHINGTON TITLE in MY NAME!!!!!!!!!!! The car insured and safe in a warm garage! THIS CAR IS NOT FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE! I WILL NOT RELIST THIS CAR. PERIOD. (Unless it's running/driving and I am done having fun). This is NOT a flip. I just need to free up some time and space and figured I would put it out there. I will be bummed if it sells.....but that's a chance I am willing to take. IF....... the car doesn't sell, it will make up my mind to sell another of my old cars and save it until I have the time. THE LAST PHOTO WITH THE KIDS WAS TAKEN RECENTLY! IT IS WHAT THE CAR LOOKS LIKE RIGHT THIS MOMENT IN MY GARAGE!
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