Extended Body on Ebay
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der Spieler
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Probably good workmanship but I don't like it. With the way it's molded with the wheel wells fixed you have to build it their way. Doesn't look like there is a possibility of channeling it. Is $2500 a reasonable price? I would have to see more info about the body reinforcement like pictures of the building process. For that price I would expect Carbon/Kevlar.
T-Odd
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Made by Mountain Home Street Rods, this is the car I posted back in June / July during and after the NTBA Nats in Springfield.
http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f17/t-odds-pick-day-07-07-08-a-1369/
http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f6/i-wish-someone-made-body-like-1752/
I've got LOTS of pics posted Flickr: uncleslacker13's Photostream
http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f17/t-odds-pick-day-07-07-08-a-1369/
http://www.tbucketeers.com/forum/f6/i-wish-someone-made-body-like-1752/
I've got LOTS of pics posted Flickr: uncleslacker13's Photostream
der Spieler
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I like the concept. I just don't like it being a 'hi-boy'. Imagine channeling it three inches with full fenders and running boards and a folding top. Could be interesting.
tfeverfred
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It caught my interest, but it looks like all they did was extend the body over where a gas tank would go. Looks like the kickup is in the same place as a standard chassis= no real gain in foot or leg room. Of course I have not seen it in person, maybe the room is there. Anyone 6'3" sat in one?
As far as the price, consider that it has a door with latches and wood installed for the upholstery. That would save a lot of time in a build and makes the price high, but perhaps worth it.
As far as the price, consider that it has a door with latches and wood installed for the upholstery. That would save a lot of time in a build and makes the price high, but perhaps worth it.
tfeverfred
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putz said:
Doesn't that make it a "TUB", instead of a bucket!? So, you put in a gas tank and cover it and you have gained? Something different and Individual. That's what T Buckets are all about.:lol:
Somebody photoshop a top on it. That may change some of the negative views.
I bet it's a great body and very well done. Just not for me.
Lee_in_KC
Active Member
My comments on the "other" board about this body...
NTBA Message Board - Public BBS - "i'm think'n that $2500 is a little pricey"
It is my understanding that Ernie (owner of Mtn Home Hot Rods) is a former employee of Spirit and did the molds for Spirit's bodies. He has gone out on his own and is not affiliated with Spirit in any way, although his new body is designed to drop onto a Spirit 23T chassis.
I bet you could get one of these bodies for $2200, maybe even $2000.
NTBA Message Board - Public BBS - "i'm think'n that $2500 is a little pricey"
It is my understanding that Ernie (owner of Mtn Home Hot Rods) is a former employee of Spirit and did the molds for Spirit's bodies. He has gone out on his own and is not affiliated with Spirit in any way, although his new body is designed to drop onto a Spirit 23T chassis.
I bet you could get one of these bodies for $2200, maybe even $2000.
T-Odd
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It isn't a clone of a plain jane 1923 bucket that is being sold by brazillions of others, it's one of a kind. I think it's a great idea to offer something different.
I can't afford it and it's not what I'm looking for right now (actually looking for a four door tub) but it IS extremely well made and probably worth what he's asking.
I can't afford it and it's not what I'm looking for right now (actually looking for a four door tub) but it IS extremely well made and probably worth what he's asking.
VroomKrazy
Member
Here is on similar to this body with a top. This is what I wanted to build when I first started but could not find a body that would work. I have keep this one in mind for the next build, it would have to be channeled.
VroomKrazy
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OldRedT, It will not be runing if we redo your car again. You should build a second one that way yours will still be running.
VroomKrazy
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I have been looking for a good job for the last 16 years. Guess this one will do for awhile longer.
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