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Norman "Norm" Grabowski (February 5, 1933 – October 12, 2012) was a Polish- American hot rod builder and actor. The heavy-set crew cut-wearing Grabowski appeared in minor roles in many films produced by Albert Zugsmith and Walt Disney.
8. Mai 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Norm Grabowski, a hot rodder, woodcarver, actor, and comedian. See photos of his famous T-bucket, his carved skulls, and his movie and TV roles.
Norman Grabowski was born on February 5, 1933 to Anthony & Mary Grabowski in Irvington, New Jersey, as Norman David Grabowski. He was an actor, best known for his roles in Blackbeard's Ghost (1968), The Towering Inferno (1974), Hooper (1978) and The Cannonball Run (1981).
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4. Apr. 2018 · Learn about the history and evolution of the Kookie T, the hot rod that made Norm Grabowski famous and inspired many T-buckets. See photos, specs, and auction details of this iconic car that appeared in LIFE magazine and 77 Sunset Strip.
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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 ...
5. Juli 2005 · Norm the car builder is daring and willing to take chances, even though over the years his creations have boiled down to a highly recognizable Grabowski-style, no matter the vehicle. Norm the...
12. Okt. 2012 · Norm Grabowski, known as the Godfather of the T-bucket, passed away in 2012 at age 79. He built one of the first T-buckets, drove it in movies and TV shows, and created a Corvair-powered motorcycle.
