Hot Rod Bucket

[DonnyRay]

the 3D skull on the differential cover. WOW !

 

[Jim B]

the 3D skull on the differential cover. WOW !

My brother is the metal designer and artist. Here is another pic after he rolled the whole thing outside.
I need to find a thick, low profile radiator to go with this.

 

[Jim B]

If it fits, it ships! Found a trailer that it fits in nicely. 7 X 14. I will be bringing it to my house in about 6 weeks.

 

[Jim B]

This is how we did the front end of the frame. Added a little swoop to the frame and put the perch on top. There may be some kind of artwork on the perch similar to the differential skull. Haven't decided yet. Bonehead Customz (Jeff) is thinking about it.

 

[Jim B]

We seriously Z'd the frame to get the bucket down in the weeds.

 

[Spanky]

Love the stance! Keep up the good work.

 

[Intrepid]

love it .. do a fire it up lest here how it sounds vid.

 

[Island Girl]

I love the low look, but you have far more courage than I, if you plan to drive it anywhere but on a track.

The shape of the "Z" gusset, while artsy, is guaranteed to hang you up, rather than if it was a straight angle that would allow it to glide up and over obstructions.

I'd be scared to death of speed bumps, potholes, driveway lips, and anything similar.

 

[Spanky]

I love the low look, but you have far more courage than I, if you plan to drive it anywhere but on a track.

Believe it or not, this one is actually driven . . .

 

[Neshkoro]

That one will smash the ants crossing the road!

 

[2old2fast]

I love the low look, but you have far more courage than I, if you plan to drive it anywhere but on a track.

The shape of the "Z" gusset, while artsy, is guaranteed to hang you up, rather than if it was a straight angle that would allow it to glide up and over obstructions.

I'd be scared to death of speed bumps, potholes, driveway lips, and anything similar.

You took the words right out of my mouth !!....

 

[Jim B]

I love the low look, but you have far more courage than I, if you plan to drive it anywhere but on a track.

The shape of the "Z" gusset, while artsy, is guaranteed to hang you up, rather than if it was a straight angle that would allow it to glide up and over obstructions.

I'd be scared to death of speed bumps, potholes, driveway lips, and anything similar.

Glad you like the look. Thanks. The good news is the pics of me hitting something will get posted here first. I know how much pix mean. I will give it a try for a while once it gets operational and if it turns out to be too much trouble, I can raise it up a bit.

 

[Island Girl]

Glad you like the look. Thanks. The good news is the pics of me hitting something will get posted here first. I know how much pix mean. I will give it a try for a while once it gets operational and if it turns out to be too much trouble, I can raise it up a bit.

It's not the "lowness" that scares me, it's the shape of that trailing edge . . .

I can't imagine that hitting anything more solid than roadkill won't cause significant damage. . . . And I'd really hate to see that

 

[Jim B]

Bringing the Hot Rod Bucket back to Florida presently and should be home by Friday. We put another little piece of art on the spring perch, "Sinister Sally"

 

[Intrepid]

I like your brothers welding skills.
Oh and the car looks cool too..lol

 

[Jim B]

I like your brothers welding skills.
Oh and the car looks cool too..lol

Yep, he is pretty salty with this stuff. We made this replica 1923 Dodge grill based on one he had in the shop. Added this nameplate on top.

 

[Intrepid]

Very cool .. is that a mix of cnc and some hand engraving ?

 

[Jim B]

Very cool .. is that a mix of cnc and some hand engraving ?

I guess the one thing the shop does not have is CNC, just a plasma cutter.

 

[fletcherson]

My old best friend from about 6th grade on was, is, a machinist. He's had two jobs since high school, both in a machine shop and can do about anything but cnc Mill is his specialty. He has made some cool parts for various projects over the years. One of a kind signature pieces. They always add a nice personal touch. Between my fab and design skills and his machine skills, we pulled off some cool ventures... His words.

 

[JetMech727]

Agreed, some very cool artwork on the car. Definitely makes it you're own.