Next is a color photo from the 2019 … He was also an NHRA & IHRA national event winning champion driver in his own right. Although "TV Tommy" Ivo retired in 1982, this forever-young 70-year-old continues to follow his beloved motor sport and to be recognized for his contributions to its history. TV Tommy Ivo’s T-Bucket April 4, 2010 by John Morehead Shortly after becoming aware of Norm’s Kookie Kar around 1959, I was also struck by another T-bucket that had the “look” and received Hot Rod magazine coverage: “TV Tommy” Ivo’s Buick nailhead powered T-bucket. Feb 18, 2019 - Explore Larry Broussard's board "Tommy Ivo t-bucket" on Pinterest. The magazine then used a play on words to title the feature, “Paramount Production”. Tommy Ivo had a long love affair with Buick mills and his bucket pick-up sported a powerful 402. "TV" Tommy Ivo T-bucket. Front and center was the Buick-powered T-bucket that got the 19-year-old Ivo a HOT ROD cover in 1957. Click here to forward it. Saved by john deere. August 9, 2019 April 4, 2019 by John Morehead. For as little as 1 USD a month you can become a monthly supporter. He shortened a Model A truck bed even more to house the battery and fuel tank for his Ivo T hot rod. Help us keep Kustomrama and history alive. It doesn't have to be though now with auto glass specialist companies like www.suntecautoglass.com. Norm told him to fuck off, so Ivo took action on his own, and snuck into Grabowski’s garage so he could take all the critical measurements necessary to build his … I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. Do you want to see your company here? A photo of the Tommy Ivo T taken in 1956. Clare notes - "after developing this website over the last three-and-a-half years with TV, I have become a big TV Tommy Ivo fan. " Speed Sport “Instant T”. Traveled with a two car trailer with full length glass windows and his push car Corvette mounted on top. It hit the scene like an atom bomb in the mid- 1950s, and it started a T-Bucket craze that spread across the nation like wildfire. But even as a kid, Tom was into driving. The Lightning Bug iteration of Norm’s T-Bucket appeared briefly in The Ford Television Theatre. Kustomrama is an encyclopedia dedicated to preserve, share and protect traditional hot rod and custom car history from all over the world. Tommy Ivo T-Bucket Pictures. John read this piece, a familar name comes up that will surprise you - it did me! This page was last edited on 9 January 2020, at 05:51. from Dayton Ohio. See more ideas about t bucket, hot rods, antique cars. He said the film company let the car idle for hours then would drive it hard for the takes. It was very early in the days of hot rodding that a teenage movie actor named Tommy Ivo was smitten with the "bug" and it happened quite innocently. Tommy's last time down the strip in the Wagon Master.1996 Indy GoodGuys Hot Rod Nationals. Tommy Ivo's 1925 Ford Model T-Bucket.Tommy began building the car after seeing Norm Grabowski's 1922 Ford Model T-Bucket.He asked Norm if he would let him take some measurements off his car. Tommy also appeared in the 1950 film as David in "The Lost Volcano" with Johnny Sheffield. Inspired by Norm Grabowski's ­recently built T-bucket, Tommy built a T-bucket of his own using a desert-derelict 1925 T touring body that he shortened to become a two-door. 01-nov-2013 - Tommy Ivo's T-bucket with custom dash and white tuck and roll upholstery. Categories Episodes 12 Comments. T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! One of the guys that were flabbergasted by Norm’s groundbreaking creation was Tommy “TV” Ivo, another young Hollywood actor. OK, you have to Google "Tommy Ivo T Bucket" and you'll see several sites o get your answer - I'll save you some time. Clare is a Master Web builder extraordinaire without whom this web site wouldn't have been possible. The T-Bucket Hot Rod craze started back in the 1950s, and is still alive and screamin' today. Hear TV Tommy Ivo discuss his initial T-Bucket inspiration and how he went about building his legendary T-Bucket hot rod. Episode 1 – Introduction. After that, I saw Tommy Ivo's Buick-powered Model T roadster pickup and I fell in love. In 2009 I blogged about Chester Greenhalgh, the "how to" genius who wrote the legendary, out-of … The Ivo T housed a 402-cid Buick nailhead V-8 engine. Hollywood movie and television star began campaigning a twin-engine Buick dragster in the 1950s and was the first to reach 160, 170, and 180 mile-per-hour. Joined: Oct 25, 2005 Posts: 344. . Norm Grabowski is the undisputed Granddaddy of the… He went on to campaign front and rear … Cecil. They can source OEM or OEM-equivalent glass for older makes/models; which will ensure a proper fit every time. Grabowski was a real “Renaissance Man” of the rodding sport who is credited with creating the Ford T-bucket roadster, popularizing the hot rodding through a 1957 Life magazine feature, building a famous T-bucket for actor Edd “Kookie” Byrnes, drag racing with TV Tommy Ivo, acting in over 45 films and TV shows and building cars for the SEMA Show right up through modern … Finding a replacement windshield, back or side glass can be a difficult task when restoring your vintage or custom classic car. Do you know someone who would enjoy this article? Bill’s Tommy Ivo influence was confirmed when Rodding and Restyling magazine’s April, 1960 issue ran a feature on Bill’s T. They noted that “a rod in a movie he saw four years ago inspired 24-year-old Bill Strickland” to build his T-Bucket roadster. Dick Bailey's Model T - The Wild One. Discover the history of T-Buckets, tips and tricks on their construction, as well as the fun of … Norm told him to fuck off, so Ivo took action on his own, and snuck into Grabowski’s garage so he could take all the critical measurements necessary to build his own version. Tommy Ivo's 1925 Ford Model T-Bucket Tommy Ivo's 1925 Ford Model T-Bucket of Burbank, California. Ivo was also a racer and builder, and he asked Norm if he would let him take some measurements off his car. TV Tommy Ivo and his T… Looking for any old pictures of Tommy Ivo's T-Bucket. Painted a neutral black color, the first version of Norm’s t-bucket caught the attention of Hot Rod Magazine, and it landed the cover of the October 1955 issue. See more ideas about dragsters, drag racing, car humor. Four fuel-injected 402s powered his four-wheel-drive vehicle named Showboat. I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. Around 1957, Norm repainted it blue metallic with hot flames licking down the cowl sides. Profile Page. This version of the bucket appeared regularly on the TV series “77 Sunset Strip” as The Kookie Kar. Cecil, Apr 2, 2009. Once completed, Ivo’s take on Grabowski’s trendsetting t-bucket, became almost as popular as the original, and it gained national recognition when it was featured on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine August 1957. Member. The car was originally built with a '40 ford front axle, but as Tommy started making improvements it got changed to a '37 V8 axle and the 4 bar set-up. Jan 4, 2021 - Explore sam stoltz's board "tommy ivo", followed by 298 people on Pinterest. Mar 28, 2019 - Tommyy Ivo (top) and Norm Grabowski in his famous Kookie Kar square-off at the National Hot Rod Associations drag racing meet held at the old Santa Ana Drag Strip. https://kustomrama.com/w/index.php?title=T-Bucket&oldid=133537. Street Rods - Street Cars Front Engine Dragsters Rear Engine Dragsters Funny Cars Magazine Covers His big break came at age seven when his two front teeth went missing. Tommy Ivo – Actor, Racer, Showman Tommy Ivo once played opposite Boris Karloff (Frankenstein) and Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked Witch of the West). Norm Grabowski's 1922 Ford Model T Bucket - "The Lightning Bug"/"The Kookie T" T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! Ivo guest starred in an episode of the syndicated adventure television series, Rescue 8 and in two episodes of Leave It To Beaver. Jul 23, 2019 - OK, this isn't it. But, if all T-buckets are to be considered descendants of the Kookie Kar, then certainly Tommy Ivo's Buick-powered T-bucket warrants its place at the front of the line. Norman Letendre of Ludlow, MA took inspiration from TV Tommy Ivo’s T-Bucket roadster when he built his own in a four year project starting in the late 1950s, with somewhat similar maroon paint finish and white interior, but with a Chevy instead of a Buick engine. Tommy began building the car after seeing Norm Grabowski's 1922 Ford Model T-Bucket. On a recent visit to the NHRA Wally Parks Museum in Pomona, CA, I had a chance to snap a few shots of this car that I’ve admired only in print previously. The Lightning Bug iteration of Norm's Model T was completed in 1955. His signature is visible at the far right end of the dash. The car … SunTec Auto Glass - Auto Glass Services on Vintage and Classic Cars Shortly after becoming aware of Norm’s Kookie Kar around 1959, I was also struck by another T-bucket that had the “look” and received Hot Rod magazine coverage: “TV Tommy” Ivo’s Buick nailhead powered T-bucket. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Cecil, Apr 2, 2009. I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods! The T-Bucket craze started in Southern California in the mid-1950s where aspiring Hollywood actor Norm Grabowski’s Lightning Bug hit the scene like an atom bomb. Click here for more info about how you can advertise your business on Kustomrama. Check them out for more details! Más información Encuentra este Pin y muchos más en Car Stuff , de Tim Connelly . 2. Grabowski’s hot rod was now showcased for teenagers all over the US, and it started a national T-bucket craze that spread across the continent as a wildfire. 2.5 hrs. Tommy began building the Model T after seeing Norm Grabowski's … Most of these are not car show trophies. Photo courtesy of Tommy Ivo. Tommy Ivo’s dark red T-Bucket was accented with a custom white pinstripe job by none other than the legendary Kenneth Howard– AKA Von Dutch. Apparently, it needed a rebuild after the filming was over. TBucketPlans.com originated in 2005 as a personal blog extolling the virtues of T-Buckets. Please get in touch with us at mail@kustomrama.com if you have additional information or photos to share about T-Bucket. Traditional Hot Rod T Bucket Hot Rods Antique Cars Classic Cars Model Tv Cutaway. Subscribe to our free newsletter and receive regular updates and stories from Kustomrama. © 2021 Hot Rod LLC - PO Box 1 - Sycamore, IL 60178-0001, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Santa Hot Rod, He Really Drives a T-Bucket Roadster, Norm Grabowski and the Kookie Kar T-Bucket, T Bucket Kits: Ted McMullen and the U.S. He also guest starred on the ABC/ Warner Brothers western series, Sugarfoot and on the NBC western series The Tall Man. Welcome to the Hooked on T-Bucket Hot Rods Podcast! I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods! The trophies in front of the car are trophies that Tommy had won with the car racing and showing it off. Tom drove a then new '55 Buick Century and he cruised and hung out at a drive-in restaurant known as Bobs Big Boy in Toluca Lake California. Filmed by Frank Kunkel. Next to him, ready to square off, is none other than TV Tommy Ivo, who built his bucket after seeing Grabowski's. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This car was inspired by Norm Grabowski's famous Kookie Kar, and was one of … Click here to learn more. "I still go to the races to get my smell and concussion fix, and I've been inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America," he smiles. I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. Click here for more info about how you can advertise your business on Kustomrama. Tommy Ivo’s T bucket in front of the NHRA museum in Pomona. TV Tommy Ivo and his T. By Don Prieto. www.nostalgiadragvideos. 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