My first T build.

[bobs66440]

Very cool! Thanks for posting!

 

[Carolina Man]

Subscribed.

 

[smokeyco75]

Quick update. I just finished mounting the left side lift bar. I think it turned out nicely.

 

[smokeyco75]

I fill finish them after the mock up is done. Now to order more parts!

 

[smokeyco75]

Couple more picks. Got the other lift bar installed and notched the body to fit the frame. Progress is slow but I am doing what I can until I get more parts.

 

[smokeyco75]

My girls are anxious for me to finish! Lol

 

[choppinczech]

Progress is slow but I am doing what I can until I get more parts.

That's me to a tee. Little by little. Paycheck to paycheck. Tax refund to refund. It's taking forever!

I'm about ready to get a personal loan so I can move a bit faster.

 

[old round fart]

I NEVER MAKE LOANS FOR TOYS!

 

[john dioli]

I see all kinds of guys that take loans out for hundred thousand dollar buggies and such just to lose there homes and sell the buggy for $20,000 toys should be pay check to or month to month or longer no big deal
John

 

[smokeyco75]

Agreed. Mine is being built with squirrel money and any extra I earn from side work. I need my wife and my house more than my toys.

 

[Ttownbucket]

I went back and re-read the thread, and I either missed or you didn't say. Is that an RPM stretched body? can you post some more pics that show the body? Thanks

Jason

 

[smokeyco75]

Yes, it is an RIM stretched body. I'll try to get some better pics of the body tomorrow.

 

[BOB S]

Have you decided to run the 454 big block
or are you still looking for a motor

 

[smokeyco75]

Yep gonna be running the 454. I'm keeping it really mild so a turbo 350 should survive just fine. I need to find a transmission still though.

 

[smokeyco75]

I haven't posted in a little while. Been tied up with life events lately. Moved my stepson down from New York, some home repairs, etc. I did roll the T out to the driveway today to turn it around in the garage and took some pics while it was out in the Florida sunshine.
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[bobs66440]

It's nice to get it out and see the big picture. Looks great!

 

[smokeyco75]

Thanks. I was going to make my own pickup bed for it but I'm kinda digging the bobtail look. It kinda fits the theme I am going for too. Still a lot to get done but really only about $1200 bucks away from a complete rolling chassis. Trying to fabricate as much as practical. Probably hit Ron up for the front axle shortly.

 

[RatchetRob]

Very cool project. Love the lift bar idea and design. Keep us posted please!

 

[smokeyco75]

Thanks ratchet, the lift bars were very easy to make. The more I have to wait on my money can to fill up so I can buy parts the more things I will end up making instead of buying. Heck I'll probably be more attached to this thing because of it in the end.

 

[meangreen]

There is no greater motivation for learning than a lack of money. I never could afford to pay anyone to do anything and never could afford expensive parts, so I had to learn to design and fabricate everything myself. Now I just enjoy doing it...