T-Bucket or Fad T?

Several years ago, I published this post about the origins of the term “Fad T” being applied to T-Bucket hot rods. I’m republishing this updated version because I recently stumbled across Tex Smith’s telling of where he first heard the term and the circumstances surrounding it are still quite interesting today… read more >

Ansen Equipped 1947 Vintage Men's T-Shirt

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