Builder's Depression?

[mikesplumbing]

You mean like the "Blastolien" car? WOW, you got more energy than I do that's for sure.

Mike

 

[jbisme]

Forgive me, I didn't know what a "blastolene" car was, but I do now.

Holy Crap!

Blastolene (with Army Tank Motor) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[mikesplumbing]

OH CRAP!!! NOW WHAT DID I START! Hide this post from Telman.

Mike

 

[jbisme]

Does anybody know where I can get a cheap army tank engine?

 

[jbisme]

On a serious note, I do like the paint scheme on it... simple and tasteful.

Sneaky Pete on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[mikesplumbing]

I can't believe i'm about to mention this but this thread seems to be the "Land of the big ideas" so.......

Here is what I would do........

Find an old semi cab because they are really big. Then cut the roof off and make it look like big a** T Bucket. Look at some of the older semi cab they look just like a big version of a 32 Ford, even the grill is the same but 4 times the size.

Anyhow, Forget the typical tires and just go with duels on the back so you can make it simple.

For the frame use big I beams from a structural building component company. Find a set of thin tires for the front, and use just the grill with an open diesel engine. Just think of the gas mileage.

For the back you have a couple options. One is to use one of the side fuel tanks and mount it on the back. Another idea is to use a diamond plate tool box for the pick-up bed.

Throw some smoke stacks on her and you have yourself one heck of a conversation piece that just fits in a garage.

For the front axel talk to Ron at RPM and have him bend and shape you one out of a rail road track.

The best part is you can fit four or five people in it and still have the look of a normal T Bucket!

Mike

 

[jbisme]

Do you really want Telman2 to come and hunt me down?

Laughing at the idea of rail road track axels, that's just too funny.

You're going to have RPM, Rooster and Telman2 hunting me down if I came to the board with a Semi-bucket. :rifle: :rifle:

 

[Telman2]

Boatcar
T-flyingboatbucket
Monster Tub
Semi Bucket

The only reason I'm banging my head on the desk top right now is because it feels so good when I stop.

 

[VegasBruce]

 

[mikesplumbing]

What's with the popcorn Bruce LOL........this IS getting pretty entertaining!

What next........a helicopter bucket?

Mike

 

[VegasBruce]

Its more fun and entertaining than going to the movies. But how about a 4x4 helo-bucket?

 

[jbisme]

I hate to tell you guys this, but what would I need a 4X4-Helo-bucket when I'm building a Submarine-Jet-bucket. :whistle:

Bruce, why do you have a tractor as your pic instead of Becky? Becky is like the gold standard of T's.

 

[VegasBruce]

I hate to tell you guys this, but what would I need a 4X4-Helo-bucket when I'm building a Submarine-Jet-bucket. :whistle:

Bruce, why do you have a tractor as your pic instead of Becky? Becky is like the gold standard of T's.

Thanks JB, for the complement on Becky. I've been using Emily for an avatar since I signed up and never thought of changing it.

 

[jbisme]

Woo Hoo, got the fenders I wanted on ebay. Now I just need to go get 'em.

 

[mikesplumbing]

Are you able to post ebay pictures from the seller? What model and make of fenders did you end up with.?

Mike

 

[jbisme]

I'll take pictures Sunday, got a hood I like too. (Not going to use the boat front any longer.) There is a couple of other ebay auctions I'm working on for Monday. Then there is a couple of "buy it now" items I'll get if I have money left over.