Welcome to Our Community

Wanting to join the T-Bucket Forums discussions? Then sign up for a free forum account, today!

Sign Up

Ron Pope Motorsports                California Custom Roadsters               


Dismiss Notice
Thank you for visiting the T-Bucket Forums! This site was created in 2006, to provide enthusiasts with a place to discuss T-Buckets. Over the years, there have been many imitators, but this is the T-Bucket resource you have been looking to find. We encourage you to register a FREE account and join in on the discussions.

Raidmagic's build thread.

Discussion in 'Project Plans & Updates' started by raidmagic, Mar 28, 2022.

  1. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    I waited a bit to start this thread so I would have something to show.
    I blame you guys (haha) for this. After talking to my wife and expressing an interest for another bucket I remembered this site and came and asked y'alls opinion on buy a kit from RPM or buy someone's abandoned car. Y'all steered me toward new and I'm happy I did. My last one was an abandoned project and after I redid it all to my liking I pretty much only used the frame and suspension.
    Anyway, my brother in law and I had a blast of a road trip 1400 miles in 22 hours to pick up my new project.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    rbsWELDER, Spanky and James Louis like this.
  2. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    After getting it home I started just mocking things up so I could get the vision and be excited.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Spanky, rbsWELDER and James Louis like this.
  3. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    Now after some time and seeing everything fit together. I started painting everything.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Spanky, rbsWELDER and James Louis like this.
  4. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    After that I started assembly to get it into a roller to start working out steering, brakes and such.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    rbsWELDER and James Louis like this.
  5. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    I then rescued my engine from a truck I had it in and cleaned and painted it up and also had the carbs rebuilt and cleaned and painted the tunnel ram.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    I then built a "seat" to figure out steering column location and brake pedal. I spent most of yesterday getting some structure under the cowl to attach to and making mounts for the steering column.

    [​IMG]

    I always wanted Convo Pros so I found these across the state and took a short road trip to pick them up. They need a little work but for what I paid for them they are worth it.
    I also got the floor in the bed and got the bed fit to the body. I'll do the bodywork and mold it in when I am done with everything else so I can remove the body by myself. I'm not sure I could remove the body with the bed attached by myself.


    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Spanky, rbsWELDER and James Louis like this.
  6. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    So this is where I'm at at this point. I'll update as I go. I only get a day or two a week to work on this so it's not a fast build. I'm sure I'll have more stupid questions along the way. I'll try not to be too big a bother. If you see something that doesn't look right feel free to say something, I'm never opposed to learning something.
     
    choppedtop and James Louis like this.
  7. T-Test

    T-Test
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2009
    Messages:
    1,727
    Likes Received:
    935
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Machinist/Welder/Mechanic
    It looks like shite ! Send it my way and I'll fix it for you!!

    Looking good, keep it up and it'll soon be a driver to be proud of.
     
    rbsWELDER likes this.
  8. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    That's my goal, fun driver. I need seat ideas, in my last one I had cut down van seats. Not sure what to do this time.
     
  9. DonnyRay

    DonnyRay
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,869
    Likes Received:
    1,372
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    retired.
    Your project is looking great so far. Looks like an R.P.M " big boy " body. The photo of the "big boy " body sitting on a trailer with a functional door ( situated on the driver's side ? ) appears to be a reversed photo. A functional door on the " big boy " body is only on the passengers side. The rest of your photos show a " big boy " body without any functioning doors.
     
  10. DonnyRay

    DonnyRay
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,869
    Likes Received:
    1,372
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    retired.
    OOPS ! My mistake. The gray hold down strap created an optical illusion. Please accept my humble apology.
     
    rbsWELDER and raidmagic like this.
  11. DonnyRay

    DonnyRay
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,869
    Likes Received:
    1,372
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    retired.
    I have an extra windshield frame ( made by R.P.M ) it's 14 inches high & fits the " big boy " body. All i want for it is the cost of shipping. Because of unusual circumstances , i now have 2 windshield frames ( identical twins ). I'm waiting on Ron Pope to ship the second one to me.
     
  12. old round fart

    old round fart
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2008
    Messages:
    3,319
    Likes Received:
    1,287
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Ok! I have decided you have to many toys! Corvette, t bucket, 4 post lift, nice size shop and a motor home that we know of! It is time for you to adopt an under funded buckethead and since I thought of it I’m first in line! Lol
     
    Hobbies and rbsWELDER like this.
  13. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male

    No apologies needed. It is a big boy body, no door. I'd love to get that windshield frame from you, very generous. I don't mind giving you something for it. Let me know. Thank you.
     
  14. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    Eh, it's all old stuff I've built. I've owned the Vette for 25 years. I LS swapped it way back in 2010 it was in Vette magazine. But you are more than welcome to come be poor with me. lol
     
  15. Indycars

    Indycars
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    2,581
    Likes Received:
    1,180
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Information Technology (IT) 15yrs, Then Retired
    Lookin like one hell of a start to a nice TBucket !
     
  16. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    Thanks, I'm excited
     
  17. PotvinGuy

    PotvinGuy
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2008
    Messages:
    1,897
    Likes Received:
    828
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Quantum Mechanic (semi-retired)
    Have I got a deal for you. I used office chairs in my bucket: P1010037.JPG
    Found them at Sam's club for $80. Leave off the arms and base, bolt them to the wood box and you are driving in style and comfort. Before I finalized the box I used a board and lots of shims to dial in the best tilt.
     
    rbsWELDER, James Louis and raidmagic like this.
  18. DonnyRay

    DonnyRay
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2017
    Messages:
    1,869
    Likes Received:
    1,372
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    retired.
    As soon as Ron Pope sends the windshield to me , i'll send it to you. I have absolutely NO use for 2 windshield frames. I'll let you know when it arrives ( at that time i'll need a shipping address ). I'm happy someone can use it.
     
    rubicon, rbsWELDER and raidmagic like this.
  19. raidmagic

    raidmagic
    Expand Collapse
    Supporting Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    That's a neat idea, I'll have to look at that.
    Thank you so much. That's awesome of you.
     
  20. Spanky

    Spanky
    Expand Collapse
    Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2016
    Messages:
    3,231
    Likes Received:
    2,747
    Gender:
    Male
    Would it make sense to contact Ron and have him ship it directly to raidmagic? Or is it already in transit? o_O
     

Share This Page







Advertise with Us! Advertise with Us! Advertise with Us!

SSL Certificate