My new Bucket Build

[EX JUNK]

What jmr122848 suggested is what I was going to suggest. That way you would not encounter this problem in the future if you had to drop the pan.

Jim

 

[Zack]

yes, i like that idea. I will look it over this evening and see what all it will take to get this done. i just hope i didn't blow away too much of the tubing. That crossmember tubing is paper thin.

 

[one finger john]

Perhaps L channel over the top of the frame with two bolts from the top into nut certs or something along those lines, attach the cross member, definitely wont fall down. Will allow you to raise the engine a couple of inches. Might think about doing the trans mount the same way, if driveshaft alignment will be o.k..

 

[Zack]

Perhaps L channel over the top of the frame with two bolts from the top into nut certs or something along those lines, attach the cross member, definitely wont fall down. Will allow you to raise the engine a couple of inches. Might think about doing the trans mount the same way, if driveshaft alignment will be o.k..

Thanks John. I will try to get some pics of what i have currently. I did weld a piece of 1/4" plate from the top edge of the frame over to the bolt tube. I think it would hold as is but i rather be on side of safe than sorry.

 

[SCCustomRides]

What was used to attach the wood to the fiberglass on the inside? I didn't see any fiberglass over it.

 

[Zack]

It was fiberglassed on the inside. We used a heavy cloth soaked in resin. The boards had slits cut in them one inch apart from top to bottom so the wood would mold to the shape of the body.

 

[iajjpop]

Zack, I have a question ,did you buy or make front top shock mounts ?? If you bought them , where at ??? Your car looks great. ENJOY....

 

[Zack]

Zack, I have a question ,did you buy or make front top shock mounts ?? If you bought them , where at ??? Your car looks great. ENJOY....

Thanks, The shock mounts were on the frame when i bought from the previous owner. I will probably be changing them in the future as they are not what i consider structurally solid.

 

[2old2fast]

Hey Zack , if you still need a crossmember , Looks like CARMEN has one sitting against his garage wall that he's not using , maybe you 2 could work something out ?!?!
dave

 

[PotvinGuy]

Zack, I had that same crossmember and had to jack the motor to change the pan. Finally got mad and took the Sawzall to the crossmember, removing the middle half. That was 5 years ago and had no problems since.

 

[Zack]

Zack, I had that same crossmember and had to jack the motor to change the pan. Finally got mad and took the Sawzall to the crossmember, removing the middle half. That was 5 years ago and had no problems since.

Thanks, i did the exact same thing and i may not put it back in. I will probably just clean up the cuts, paint and keep on going. Glad to know i am not the only one with this problem.

 

[Zack]

Just a few more pics. It's going to the upholsterer a week from Monday. It will be complete then and ready for the first local car show in March. Sorry for the bad quality. Next time i will get my good camera.

 

[jimbo01]

Even with a bad camera the car looks great. Very nice job Zack and job well done!!

 

[Zack]

Even with a bad camera the car looks great. Very nice job Zack and job well done!!

Thanks a lot. I put a ton of work, sweat and money in this one.

 

[sstock]

LOOKS GREAT!!!!

You have yourself a damn nice bucket there.

 

[Flatsman]

Great job Zack! Congratulations and enjoy your Spring and Summer in your new "T."

 

[Zack]

Thanks guys, it turned out pretty much as i had planned.

 

[TbucketMike]

Looks awesome Zack!!! Job well done!!

 

[benT]

Looking good Zack! You planning on going to the T bucket Nats or the Buckethead Bash this year?

 

[Zack]

Thanks guys. I am seriously considering the BASH. I would like to make that one since its not too far from my house.