Issue
April 2009
Owner
Michael Vancil
Ride
Don’t have One Yet.
(1922 Buick Roadster Pickup)
(1922 Buick Roadster Pickup)
Photographer
Double D
Ride Details
Build Cost
About 16,000
What was the inspiration?
I was taking a trip to the Hunnert Car Pile-Up Three Years ago in an Open Roadster. The weekend was Cold and Wet, and I had a Blast. After a Couple more Trips, I had Found my Happy Place, and I just Had to Have One.
How long did it take you to build?
Every Wednesday Night for 6 Months
How long have you been building?
3+ Years
Club Affiliations
Bubba’s Hot Rod Shop and Trailer Park
Your future plans?
Nomad Station Wagon for a Daily Driver.
Vehicle history
Model A front Axle, Oldsmobile Rear Axle, Chevy Cowl, Ford Sedan Body, Model A Windshield, Studebaker Gauges, Mahogany and Maple Wood Floors.
Thanks to
Jim Linder, Tom Culbertson, The Swiss C.C., Bubba’s Hot Rod Shop, Ferrin Customs, and HAMB Members.
Engine Details
Make
350SBC 1975
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Bored .60 Over, Wolverine Oversized Cam
Engine Add Ons
Olds Style Valve Covers, Grant “Flamethrower” Distributer
Chrome or polish
Powder Coated Frame and Wheels
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
350 Turbo
Torque Converter
Custom
Gears
3:23
Builder Shop
Bubba’s Hot Rod Shop
Chassis Details
Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
1970 Indy Kit Frame Stretched 20” and Z-d
Frame Builder
Culbertson’s Customs
Drop or lift inches
6”
Springs
Semi-Eliptical
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
560-15 Coker
Rear Wheel Type
L78-15 Coker
Front Tire Size
6x14 with 2 ¾” ww
Rear Tire Size
8x17 with 3” ww
Paint Details
Color
Snake Skin Green
Paint Type
Metallic Pearl Coat (’08 Viper color)
Graphics Description
Chevy Orange and Black Scallops
Painted By
Jeff Ferrin of Ferrin Customs
Graphics By
Brian McCutcheon and Gregg Gordon
Body Details
Grille
1930s Model A
Addon Accessories
Custom Truck Bed
Body Mods
Late 1920s Chevy Cowl and Early 1930s Ford Sedan Tub Fitted Together
Body Mods by
Culbertson’s Customs
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom
Gauges
1950’s Studebaker Champion
Steering Wheel
1953 Buick Eight
Shifter
16” Lockar
Seats
Custom
Trunk or Bed
Mahogany and Maple Wood
Upholstery Description
Silver with Black Pleats
Upholstery By
George Collins
1922 Buick Roadster Pickup
Owned by Michael Vancil
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