tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620016616107080003.post6572257778413770983..comments2014-12-10T07:58:28.344-06:00Comments on Y-block Ford powered T-bucket: Ted McMullen and the U.S. Speed Sport "Instant T"Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14556710729275694644noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620016616107080003.post-72269607071669247982009-01-10T07:19:00.000-06:002009-01-10T07:19:00.000-06:00Hi Bree and Chris,And thanks for the compliments, ...Hi Bree and Chris,<BR/>And thanks for the compliments, but I created this blog to thank your grandfather and others like him who basically did some cool, clever car things almost half a century ago that have inspired others and leave a lasting, positive impression today.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I never met Ted. I'm 60 years old and remember the original Popular Hot Rod article on his work. As a teen, that article made it clear that a T-bucket was something that was possible for a mere mortal to build. Up until then, my mind had been overwhelmed with T-bucket images as being a fascinating conglomeration of an engine, a body, steel and chrome that had somehow been fashioned into an eye-catching shape by some mechanical "Merlin" who possessed powers beyond those of mortal man. Ted's contributions gave me the key to unlock that magical world.<BR/><BR/>I'm only now building my own T-bucket, after being delayed by school, family and career. To guide me, I have the complete Car Craft T-bucket series based on Ted's work along with the "Hot Rod Chassis Construction" paperback. I finally got to see Ted's "Instant T" when I visited the Petersen museum -- thanks to your family's efforts to restore and preserve this piece of hot rod history. You've created an excellent web site to honor your grandfather. Thanks to his creative contributions and your efforts, I'm sure the Ted McMullen legacy will live on and inspire a whole new generation of hot rodders.<BR/><BR/>-JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556710729275694644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620016616107080003.post-26285270466330704222009-01-09T13:59:00.000-06:002009-01-09T13:59:00.000-06:00I'd like to offer my thanks for this article as we...I'd like to offer my thanks for this article as well. I am one of Ted's Grandsons and bumped into your blog while Google searching for pictures of Gary Gabelich's "The Blue Flame".Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06897638473475568146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620016616107080003.post-7679123108762994212009-01-09T12:48:00.000-06:002009-01-09T12:48:00.000-06:00Thanks for the awesome article! I am one of Ted's ...Thanks for the awesome article! I am one of Ted's grand daughters and I helped build the web site you referenced above. How did you know Ted? Did you ever get to meet him?<BR/><BR/>Again thanks for the link!<BR/><BR/>-Bree<BR/>www.usspeedsport.comBreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422717063617785661noreply@blogger.com