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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Default Re: Classic Crossfire moment...

Originally Posted by +fireamx


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 paticular 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.
Sometimes TMI

IS your real name "Normie?"

We called 'em bucket "T's" in my neck of the woods. As do a few Kit builders.
Coupla guys had them with Chromed up Oldsmobile V8's powering them.

Guess I ran with the wrong crowd.
 

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