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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.
May 8, 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.
Oct 31, 2013 · Norm Grabowski was a car builder, performer, comedian, and woodworker who died in 2012. He was known for his T-bucket car, his roles in movies and TV shows, and his musical comedy routines.
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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Jul 10, 2020 · That’s right, we’re talking about Norm Grabowski’s ground-breaking, silver-screen-friendly roadster, the Kookie T. From the parking lot of Bob’s Big Boy to the boulevard known as the Sunset Strip, Norm’s T-bucket helped push hot rodding to the forefront of American pop culture.
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Norman Grabowski was an actor and a custom car designer, known for his roles in The Towering Inferno and The Cannonball Run. He died in 2012 and was born in 1933 in New Jersey.
Oct 22, 2012 · Norm Grabowski, Ford T-bucket creator, dies - Old Cars Weekly. raustin. Oct 22, 2012. In 1957, Norm Grabowski and his Ford T-bucket hot rod were featured in a story about rodding in "Life" magazine. By John Gunnell. Hot rodder Norm Grabowski passed away on the morning of Oct. 12, 2012.
