Hi Everyone 65 yo always wanted one of those T buckets.

[Randy Johnson]

Looking for all of the help I can get. Picked up a speedway body, was going to go with there frame kit, but not so sure. Seems like it would cost about the same or more than building one
Would it be better to find a car that needs some work?
Any input would be appreciated, and thank you in advance for your input.

 

[old round fart]

At this time in your life if you can afford a turn key car or a kit from one of the sponsors would be my recommendation. Building requires a lot of time and skills learned usually over a long time.

 

[EWTALLEY]

Welcome from Ocala, Florida.

 

[Spanky]

was going to go with there frame kit, but not so sure. Seems like it would cost about the same or more than building one.

Unless you have the materials on hand, you'll spend more buying steel than it will cost to purchase a frame. Plus, the layout of the brackets etc. is already engineered for you.

 

[Kevinrevin]

Welcome aboard. Where are you located, Randy? You may be a neighbor of someone here.

 

[choppedtop]

Welcome from Oklahoma.

 

[EX JUNK]

Welcome aboard. Where are you located, Randy? You may be a neighbor of someone here.

Click on his name and you'll see that he lives in Clovis, Ca.

Jim

 

[Randy Johnson]

Thank you everyone, I might just buy one that needs to be finished.
Seems like there are quite a few for sale.

 

[fletcherson]

Thank you everyone, I might just buy one that needs to be finished.
Seems like there are quite a few for sale.

Be darned selective. You can spend more trying to finish one to your liking than building from scratch. Parts are not universal... most need fabricated to work, even some of the kits.

 

[Mike J]

Thank you everyone, I might just buy one that needs to be finished.
Seems like there are quite a few for sale.

Might be a wise idea if you’ve not built anything from scratch, or don’t have the equipment. Good luck.

 

[choppinczech]

Might be a wise idea if you’ve not built anything from scratch, or don’t have the equipment. Good luck.

Also, one that already has a title and registration would be a big plus here in California.

 

[DonnyRay]

Welcome from Stockton , California.

 

[Randy Johnson]

Thanks to everyone for your input,
I always took pride in being able to do everything myself.
I guess it makes more sense at this age to enjoy one.
So the search is on for the right car.