I'm needing some help with a "long shot" quest I'm on. My dad built a 1923 T-bucket roadster in the mid 70's. In 1980 he sold the car to a local man where it remained in the Jackson, MS area for the next several years. Eventually it was sold again to another Jackson area local. I have been looking for this car for a few years now in hopes I can locate it possibly buy the car back. I have followed up on the 1-2 leads i have several times but no luck. I have tried researching the last known LP (MS Antique #1196) and have had no luck. I do not have the VIN number or any other official do***entation. I spoke to the man who painted the car many years ago and he said he did in fact see the car near the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Jackson a couple years back but is was in p***ing on a highway. He advised that a large man who appeared overweight was the driver and that he was 100% positive that is was my dad's roadster. It is my belief that the car is still located in the Jackson, MS area. I would be extremely grateful to anyone who might know anything about this vehicle or offer advice as to how i can track this car withOUT a VIN number. I have attached the only pics of have of the car and they are from 1979. With the exception of the body, this car was built 100% from scratch by dad. There is nothing on the car that could be considered a "kit" part. More than likely this car has been thru a lot of changes over the years but the interior, paint and steering setup would more than likely still be as original today. Last time I saw the car was in 1986 and it had wide Tru-Spoke wheels/tires and a blower intake setup. Here are some distinguishing characteristics that would identify that this is the car i'm looking for: 1. Hand cut walnut dash with centered gauge cluster (Stewart Warner Gauges) 2. Steering column comes up thru the floor and is almost straight up n down. 3. The steering wheel was a custom made 6" dropped "T" style with 4 br*** spokes and wood ring. 4. The interior was a darker tan color diamond style tufted and pleated. 5. Br*** Radiator. 6. Paint color was a 1976 Cadillac "fire-thorn" red. 7. Br*** carriage lights on the cowling. 8. 70's style Mustang/Pinto automatic floor shifter (See pic) 9. Did have some pin striping on the body sides in the door area and on the tailgate. Also had a big letter "T" on the cowling at the base of windshield. 10. Originally had a LT1 350 with an offenhauser cross-ram intake. 11. TH400 Transmission. 12. Had side "wind wings" that attached to the sides of the windshield frame. 13. Headlights are from a 1934 Chevy. If you have knowledge of where this car is or might be, i would be extremely grateful if you would drop me an email. ***** Over the last couple of days i have been told this car was seen for sale near the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Two older men were trying to sell the car for a widowed elderly lady. My source told me the car appeared to have been in storage for the last several years but it was a positive ID. So, now the quest is to find these two men who were trying to sell it and/or find the widow who owns it. ***** Thanks, Zack
check with local car clubs such as Mississippi Cruisers and attend the Dixie Rod Run on March 21st at the Braves ball park. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Thanks guys, I would love to attend the rod run but since I'm in Colorado I won't be able to attend our p*** out flyers. Good ideas though. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Did not notice your Colorado location. I will post or p*** out a few flyers at the Dixie Rod Run for you if I have your permission.
Heck yeah. I would appreciate that very much, please do. Thanks again for the help. I will pm you my phone number so you can put on the posting. Thanks again Zack Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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