1927 Ford Model T got a HEMI and became a hot rodder
- The extended wheelbase 1927 Ford Model T is a head turner
- Dubbed the ‘HEMI T’, it’s powered by a 392-cubic-inch HEMI engine
- The street rod was modified from the ground up by machinist and owner Dave Hughes
Published on Nov 04, 2024 at 6:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Adam Gray
Last updated on Oct 31, 2024 at 3:59 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
If you were to think of a vehicle that carries a ton of historical significance, the Ford Model T immediately springs to mind.
Not only was the Model T regarded as the first affordable automobile, it gave Americans the freedom to get from A to B.
Manufactured between 1908 and 1927, it also represented the advancements made at Ford for assembly line production and more efficient fabrication.
Even in 2024, the Model T is still held in high esteem and a firm favorite among hot rodders.
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A Hemi-powered Ford Model T hot rod
Feast your eyes on this extended wheel base Model T.
The 1927 Model T certainly turns heads, not just because it’s finished in metallic black, but because of what’s up front.
Speaking of classics, California’s collection of 200 unrestored vintage cars includes the largest Model T assembly in the world.
But back to the ‘HEMI T’ – your eyes can’t help but be drawn to the monstrous 392-cubic-inch Chrysler HEMI, with dual quad Edelbrock 500cfm carburetors and an Offenhauser Hi-rise intake.
What’s more, the engine also boasts a Hughes Engineering solid lifter cam, which opens stainless steel valves allowing the big HEMI to exhaust through Sanderson Headers, while an MSD 6AL ignition lights fires in all eight cylinders.
Coupled to a McLeod cloth and pressure plate, power is transmitted through he Chrysler A-833 four-speed transmission, aluminum drive line and Ford nine-inch rear end, to the 29 x 15.5 Mickey Thompson tires on Weld wheels.
Who built the Model T hot rod?
Building a hot rod takes time, patience, and creativity, as proven by the creator of the Shopper Chopper – a shopping cart converted into a hot rod.
Modified from the ground up by machinist and owner Dave Hughes, the Ford Model T hot rod has now found itself a new home after being sold at auction.
Little wonder it was snapped up, as with only 200 miles on the build, someone else is sure to have fun driving the street rod.
Adam Gray is an experienced freelance motoring journalist and content creator based in the United Kingdom. Using his media accreditation with manufacturers’ press offices, Adam test drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches, producing written reviews and news pieces for a variety of lifestyle and business publications. Here at Supercar Blondie, Adam applies his journalistic skills penning social-first content around current news and trends. When he’s not behind the wheel of the latest car or writing up another viral story, Adam can be found at his local rink playing ice hockey or at the Riverside Stadium supporting his beloved Middlesbrough FC.
