Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
No I meant these cars,
T_bucket
T' BUCKET
AndI believe '32 was the last model year for the bucket style. 1927 was the introduction of the last model, which was produced virtually the same until '32. Back then we didn't get a new version every year.
BTW, this last exchange was Fun, firemax has such a depth of knowledge. Thereby proving that being an old fart has advantages.
Seriously though, the banter between car buffs here about cars is clearly a Crossfore moment. Every time.
Franc, the term "bucket" is in reference to the rounded corners of the two passenger Model T's passenger compartment, which basically gave the impression of a large bucket. I believe only the Turtle back and the pick-up style Model T's were called "Bucket T's". I'm not sure if the 4 door sedans and Touring cars shared the "Bucket T" nick name.
1928,29,30, & 31's were Model A's, and 1932 was the beginning of the Model B's (but you seldom hear anybody call them that). This newer style was a "slab sided" design and I've never heard them ever being called T Buckets.
When you made your comment about the "Butch" look of the 32 Bucket T, I thought you were refering to the similar design of the Model A, and B's rear end (when viewed from the side) compared to the Crossfire roadster.
I mentioned the High Boy in particular because their drivers usually enjoy a very low seating position like us Crossfire owners do, as opposed to the seating position of a true Bucket T, that looks like it's occupants are riding on top of it instead of inside of it.
John, thanks for the "props", and if I ever bring my Dodge to any of our GTG's, you'll be more than welcome to drive it. My friends sometimes think of me as a virtual encyclopedia of useless knowledge.
Reading too many old car magazines will do that to ya.