My New T-Bucket Build

[Joe-405]

Well got the chassis tabbed finally ........................... Now its on to the greater things in life, Painting stuff cause its all downhill from here. The 2nd pic is the first batch of parts straight out of paint.

P.S. I think i might get to drive her before winter hits ! Just maybe.

 

[Joe-405]

Well got a few things to buy (and i mean a FEW!). Then its off to get the roll cage in and then i can finish it up................................

Here are a few teaser pics for your viewing pleasure.................................

 

[Joe-405]

A few updates.............. Been buying expensive wheels so it through my plans off a little bit !

 

[Joe-405]

Going together slowly, RPM Special Headlight Shock Mount is just the ticket tho........................

 

[Joe-405]

After today my engine is done ! My dad sold his 1939 ford gasser so i get the engine..................

355 Small Block Chevy
10.5 to 1 Compression
Sealed Power Forged and Coated Pistons
202 DH Heads with manley valves and hardware. Extreme port and polish job
10/10 Steel Crank
Downfall = Is it has stock 5.7 rods
Twin 450 Holleys with a tunnel ram (might get a single carbed tunnel ram)


It WILL be running and driving before next spring !

 

[Joe-405]

So i got the single carbed tunnel ram, Gotta get it cleaned up and blasted tho but here is the new powerplant........................

I got front wheels, shifter, seats, battery, fuel pump, and some other stuff too. So look out for another T on the road in Oklahoma shortly.

 

[Joe-405]

interior is done minus carpet, wiring, throttle pedal, and steering column...............

(haven't decided on cage or not yet)

 

[Carolina Man]

You have a great build going on. Thanks for showing a lot of details.

 

[Mike J]

Joe -45, What are those seats out of ?, Where did you get them?

 

[Joe-405]

You have a great build going on. Thanks for showing a lot of details.

Thank You i like details it helps others alot on their builds.

Joe -45, What are those seats out of ?, Where did you get them?

I bought them a long time ago but they are out of a pontiac grand am. Don't remember the year.

 

[Joe-405]

Well finally finished the welding and got the chassis painted today. And now i gotta be careful not to scratch it during final assembly. Also decided to make a shifter and cup holder console. So so much for no more itching.

 

[old round fart]

Looks good Joe! I'm so jealous! John

 

[Keeper]

Looks good, took me a minute to realize the shock mounts were mounted upside down!

 

[Joe-405]

Looks good, took me a minute to realize the shock mounts were mounted upside down!

Yeah it's the new inverted design. It saves the chassis and parts from large wheel stands. Hahahahaha

 

[FordTBucketKid11]

Joe.. what type of seats are u useing?

 

[bamabucket]

Joe,
I've been periodically checking in on your build progress and it looks like you are almost there with a very nice bucket. I was wondering where you got the lower rear coilover mounts - the cadmium plated part that bolts to the vertical flat piece that is welded to the rear end housing.
Lou

 

[Joe-405]

Joe.. what type of seats are u useing?

Look at reply number 70, But to answer that question they are out of a mid 90's grand am. I had to switch sides with them cause the tilt mechanism cause them to sit crooked. Hopefully this tells you that they do touch everywhere. I would use a maxda RX7 seat or equivalent cause these are really tight.

Joe,
I've been periodically checking in on your build progress and it looks like you are almost there with a very nice bucket. I was wondering where you got the lower rear coilover mounts - the cadmium plated part that bolts to the vertical flat piece that is welded to the rear end housing.
Lou

The rear coil over set is a whole set from Morrison AM and everything is $190.00 complete with all brackets and 3 way adjustable coil overs and whatever spring rate you want. I bet you can buy just the brackets tho. The whole setup is called their "Morrison Rear Spring Kit Assemblies" the part number with 90lb springs is 18180090

Call 800-929-7188 ext. 221 ask for Brock
7am to 5pm Pacific they are in Washington State

 

[FordTBucketKid11]

Thanks Joe...

 

[bamabucket]

Joe,
Thanks for the detailed info on the coilovers.
Lou

 

[Joe-405]

Frame right side up, And a few parts installed. Trying to take my time so it comes out the way i want it.