1927 Ford Model T

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This '27 Roadster named (T-Bag) was designed and built by Brian Mackey/Mackey's Hot Rods, Inc and completed in April 2012. It was constructed in 14 months all in-house at Mackey's Hot Rods, Huntington Beach, CA. The build consisted of over 1,400 man hours. Everything on this late 60's era hot rod was hand fabricated. The details and craftsmanship are truly amazing. From the high gloss black body, to the hand build custom frame and suspension, to the bright chrome plated side pipe exhaust, it is sure to impress. The 1927 Ford Roadster was featured with "The Original Sailor Jerry Hot Rod" in the Viva Las Vegas documentary for Sailor Jerry Rum. This video documented the two hot rods on a road trip from Huntington Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV for the world famous 2012 Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. To view, use link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w1B46U3h00 Other videos of the car include- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nSD0_eI8LE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lYgdtB1_PQ The '27 Ford was also featured in the October 2012 issue of Hot Rod Magazine. The 3 page article written by Brandon Gilroy, followed the build timeline from start to finish. It highlighted the sheet metal fabrication, lead work, custom build radius rods, assembly of suspension and final shot of the completed roadster. The Roadster was then featured along with Brian Mackey in a Europan Hot Rod Magazine for November 2012. This article by Bo Bertilsson was recieved very well and given a 5 page spread. It highlighted the details and quality of the build with detailed photos of engine, frame and suspenssion. 1927 Ford "T Bag" Roadster Overview Body-All Steel 1927 Ford 2-door roadster, all rust removed and sheet metal replaced, hand fabricated sheet metal floor, hand fabricated windshield post and frame, light green tint glass, Model A grill shell. Frame- Mackey's Hot Rods, Inc., Powder coated Ivory White, Drilled lightening holes in rear crossmember. Front Suspension- Powder coated gloss black, Model A axle (drilled), '34 Ford radius rods (drilled and sleaved), Speedways Motors Spring behind axle, Aluminum friction shocks,Stainless steel rod ends and tie-rods. Rear suspension-1965 Mustang 8" Differential, Model A rear spring, Custom drilled spring mounts, Rear radius rods(drilled), Stainless Steel rod ends. Brakes- 1956 Ford F-100 Bendix front brakes(drum)(drilled backing plates), 1965 Ford Mustang rear brakes(drum), Mr. Roadster pedal/master cylinder, steel braded front brake hoses. Drivetrain- 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 350ci Engine 325hp. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette TH400 Transmission with original corvette short shifter, Edelbrock intake and 600 cfm carburetor, Mallory distributor, Mustang radiator, 1960's one off aluminum valve covers. Driveshaft by Drivelines, Inc. Steering- 1956 F-100 steering box, Mooneyes steering wheel, so-cal speed shop chrome tie rod ends. Interior-Hand made "bomber style" seats powdercoated satin black, Seat cusions covered in ivory white vineyl, black carpet, chrome plated seat brackes, chrome gas pedal, corvette shifter, oil pressure and water temp guages. Wheels/Tires- Front 15" Ford steel rims, 6.00-15 coker white wall tires, Rear 15" Ford steel rims, 8.00-15 coker white wall tires. Rims are painted a custom color named "rose bud red". Bullet lug nuts and stainless steel beauty rings. Misc Parts- Custom lake style exhaust pipes by Brian Mackey(chrome plated), aluminum "moon tank" 11 gal., King bee headlights(chrome), custom headlight mounts. *This automobile is not recomended for any person over 220lbs or over 6' in lenght. This is due to the smaller size of the interior and non adjustment of the driver seat. ALL parts used on this 1927 Ford roadster were purchaced new or re-built. Please bid with confidence. This vehicle is road worthy with speed of 100+ mph. She is very fast, very reliable and a very tight driving machine. This hot rod has been tested, tuned and is turn-key. Own a part of hot rodding history. Contact Mackey's Hot Rods with any questions normal busines hours(PST) 714-847-0111.