My new Bucket Build

[Zack]

Thanks for the kind words.

I have definitely put a lot of work into it. My dad has been a tremendous help on this project as well. He is and has always been my "hot rodding" inspiration. It is always nice to have an old school hot rodder working alongside me.

 

[engine24355]

Great progress Zack and great work!!

 

[Zack]

Thanks again

 

[Northstar T]

Looking great!
I'm always envious of those who can build with their dads. I'm very happy to say my dad is still with me at 90, but he was never a car guy. you need to soak as much of that up now as you can. very cool!!

Russ

 

[bigfrank330]

Zach
How did your dad fix the wood to the body
Did he Glue it or did he use bondo
After all the wood was in did you or He fiberglass over it
Thanks in advance for your answer
Frank

 

[Zack]

Zach
How did your dad fix the wood to the body
Did he Glue it or did he use bondo
After all the wood was in did you or He fiberglass over it
Thanks in advance for your answer
Frank

He fiberglassed every board. He used a heavy cloth and resin and it is solid as steel or feels that way. Did not fiberglass the outside.

 

[23dragster]

Very nice work! Gets me in the mood to go out in the garage again!

 

[Zack]

Hey guys. I hope you all had a Great Thanksgiving! Dad and I got a lot of stuff done today. Here are some pics.

 

[FordTBucketKid11]

Beautiful!!

 

[Zack]

Beautiful!!

Thanks, it is finally starting to come together. Went over and took a look at the body. I hope it will be ready by next weekend.

 

[engine24355]

As usual, great work Zack!! Cannot wait to see your project first hand.

 

[Zack]

As usual, great work Zack!! Cannot wait to see your project first hand.

Thanks. I just need a few more days of warm weather so i can get a the rear end painted.

 

[FordTBucketKid11]

Wish i can do this right know.. How long has it taken you to do this Project?

 

[Zack]

Wish i can do this right know.. How long has it taken you to do this Project?

I bought the frame/chassis back in August. I would say a good 3 months to get to where i am now. It took my dad 3 years to build his because he hand made every piece. It really depends on money and how fast you want to work on it. I dedicate 1 day a week to spend on it.

 

[FordTBucketKid11]

Zack, Any more updates on this? Cant wait to see the body..

 

[Zack]

Me too. He painted the body today and i should pick it up tomorrow i hope. I will post up some pics when i get it home.

 

[captainjunk]

your build is coming along nicely , im looking forward to more updates

 

[Zack]

Ok guys, got the rear end assembled and here is a shot of the body before sand and buff. I will have some more pics when i get the body back home.

 

[Lee_in_KC]

Zack, I see you don't have pinion struts mounted. I assume since there are no tabs on the kick-ups and the frame is painted you aren't planning on having the struts. I personally believe they are very important to have on a Jag set-up. They prevent the differential from trying to twist out of its mount (axle wrap). Here is what I'm talking about...

 

[Ted Brown]

I was wrong all these years mounting Jags solid, if ever I use another, it will be mounted like the factory wants it, in rubber mounts and strong radius rods, in rubber also... Too many bad vibes and heat transfer when solid mounted... BTDT