Can anyone identify this custom car from the 50's?

[MichaelRW]

I was going through some old photo albums of my uncle's the other day and came across an album full of promo shots from that era. My uncle was a disc jockey back in the 50's and 60's and met many celebrities of that period. There were two 8X10 b&w glossy prints of cars. One I am fairly certain was the hot rod used by Ed "Kookie" Burns of 77 Sunset Strip but the other I have no idea about. So here is the photo of the unidentified custom car. Any ideas?

[nascarxx29]

You could try this custom car archives.I might have been a ford.Looks like a T bird customized?

http://public.fotki.com/Rikster/11_car_photos/customcars_i_like/chevy_custom_cars/56_chevy_customs/50s-60s-built-1956-/

[MichaelRW]

Thanks. I'll check it out.

[nascarxx29]

It might be a 55- 58 T-bird by Norm Grabowski he did some other TV series cars

Norm Grabowski

Remember the car Kookie drove on 77 Sunset Strip? That was the creation of Norm Grabowski. This car started a trend, inspiring what became known as the "Fad T", with over a dozen companies producing fiberglass '23 Model T roadster bodies for hot rodders back in the Sixties.

Norm is still creating cars, motorcycles and other works of art including some really exceptional woodworking.

http://www.rumpsville.com

[Magnumcharger]

Looks like a freaky Barris car.
Post this question on the H.A.M.B. and I'll bet you'll get an answer in less than 15 mintes.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

[MichaelRW]

Thanks for your ideas.