One day at a time. The journey of a T Bucket build

[Bill Cleveland]

Looking good so far. Are you using a set of plans for the chassis build? (Total/CCR, etc.)

[T-Rex]

Bill Cleveland wrote:
Looking good so far. Are you using a set of plans for the chassis build? (Total/CCR, etc.)

Thanks Bill.
No plans. Well, I did draw up a full size 'plan' on brown paper. And about 2 years ago I made a mock-up out of 2x4's. But at that time I had no body, no engine block,... not much to get the length correct. Now It's all checked and confirmed.

[winfield scott]

Are you using a plan or is this your design?
Looking good, nice cuts and fit up. Good ole Destaco clamps!

[winfield scott]

Sorry didn't see page 2

[LayzNC]

Your off to a good start, Have you chosen a body style ?

[T-Rex]

Thank you.
Ahhh, body style is a T Bucket. There really isn't much of a body. I can tell you it will have two opening doors. I'm too old for jumping over the side.

[LayzNC]

I Should have been more specific. standard body, stretched body, wide body, C cab, Or somthing your bluiding your self.
I understand about the doors, I have a passenger door and at 6'6" I have troulbe silding across.

[T-Rex]

It's based on a '23 'standard' from Speedway. However, I'm pretty sure it will be stretched about 6". I have a very 'layed back' driving style and can't be all squished up. There is also the issue of getting the brake pedal where it should be. Some trial and fitting required. Doesn't help that if anyone sees the body while the garage is open I'm in trouble and face eviction.

[T-Rex]

This weekend I'll be messing with this ...

Thing is, I have to put the car in the garage at the end of each day which means taking it all apart and starting over next day.

[Bill Cleveland]

Thing is, I have to put the car in the garage at the end of each day which means taking it all apart and starting over next day.

Bummer! Is there a way you could stand it on end and still squeeze your car in ?