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... <BR><BR>To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.
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.
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... .
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
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.
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.
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.
You're rite, ignore the distracting paint job and the stance and form become more apparent. Cool. (courtesy of jimmybarter.com )
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?
I believe that was later featured in hot rod in the early 60s owned by Johnny hart of vancouver,wa. Had some changes.
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.
The car is rumored to still exist. Located in Beaverton, Oregon owned by one of the Donacka brothers.
Let's bring this one back, as I know Bud's nephew Spike very well, and Spike brought Bud out one night around '95. That was the time I was getting my Track Roadster program off the ground. Bud was a very talented machinist and welder, and we had a great visit. I only saw him one more time in '96 before he passed. His little pickup was very competitive with Ray Van Dorn at the wheel, as Bud was busy running the events at the Scappoose Dragstrip, just outside of Portland. Here are a couple pictures of Bud's truck that I have. As far as the pickup, Bud sold it to Dave Dolenac (sp) a Portlander, that had Bud install an overhead Cadillac. May years later, Dave said it was near Walla Walla Wa. and in too poor condition to save.
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