Hello from South-Eastern Oklahoma

[Sergeant82d]

Hello folks,

I've wanted a track T since building a model of one in Junior High (about 35 years ago!). Now that I'm retired from the Army and getting some bills paid off, I'm ready to start building one.

I built an aluminum head 454 BBC back in 1988 and dropped it into a '63 Chevy pickup (short wheelbase, fleetside model) - and was able to pull the front left wheel off the ground whenever I had traction... what a wild ride! But with *soft* drum brakes all around I ended up giving the engine to my brother and the rest of it to my cousin, who is much more skilled than I at paint & body work.

Anyway - by gathering information and motivation from all the various Internet hot rod sites, I am planning a sprint-inspired track T roadster using a Class Glass Performance widened body and home-built space frame, with either a 302 Ford or a straight 6, either one with a T5 trannie. My wife has budgeted a workable amount of funds - starting after Christmas - so I am cleaning up the shop and getting things prepped for work to begin as soon as possible.

We'll keep you informed as things progress.
Brad

 

[blyndgesser]

I love the idea of a straight-six in a bucket. Welcome to the best source of information about these cars anywhere.

 

[Telman2]

Welcome to the forum from Northern Illinois Sergeant82d and thank you for your service. I too like the idea of a straight six in a Track T, I say go for it.

 

[ford4ever]

Welcome aboard! sounds like you are on the right track. post some pics as you go along!

 

[jimbo01]

Welome to the site from Michigan

 

[Bennett]

Welcome from New Hampshire

 

[Johnny]

Big Howdy from a Texan that used to be an Okie.

 

[Keeper]

Welcome from a fellow All American Paratrooper!

Sounds like a fun build keep us updated.