So, why a T Bucket?

[Pete]

Back to the original question: "So why a T Bucket?"

As a 10-year-old I was into building model hot rods (emulating what my dad did "full-scale") and my all-time favorite model was MPC's "Lil Evil T" -- that's what hooked me on t-buckets. About six years ago I had started saving up cash, learning new skills (e.g., welding, painting, etc.), and starting the planning process for my long-delayed t-bucket project. During the planning stage I realized that my dad's t-bucket was just about perfect! Given that I would inherit his car someday, it didn't make sense for me to build a second one -- so I shifted gears to a 1936 Nash Ambassador project (still a work in progress). Similar to what others noted in prior posts, I enjoy cars that are "something different" and I think the t-bucket (and my Nash) fits that description.

I inherited my dad's t-bucket last November, and have been driving the wheels off of it since then!

 

[old round fart]

Good looking car. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Spanky]

I like it!!! . . . . . Old school and clean looking

 

[tfeverfred]

VERY nice! And thanks for getting us back on track.

 

[tfeverfred]

This guy from "down under" gets "it".

 

[butch27]

Thanks: Fred- That is cool.

 

[tfeverfred]

Yea, it takes real passion to build any kind of car over seas.

 

[tfeverfred]

 

[Carolina Man]

WOW That T is sweet

 

[Carolina Man]

I always wanted one and my wife agree that I should build one.

 

[Carolina Man]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I bet you have a lot of great memories with him and cars.

 

[tfeverfred]

WOW That T is sweet

It really is. I noticed the ladder bars and now I wish I would have gone that route. Oh well......

 

[Tjbucket]

Back to the original question: "So why a T Bucket?"

As a 10-year-old I was into building model hot rods (emulating what my dad did "full-scale") and my all-time favorite model was MPC's "Lil Evil T" -- that's what hooked me on t-buckets. About six years ago I had started saving up cash, learning new skills (e.g., welding, painting, etc.), and starting the planning process for my long-delayed t-bucket project. During the planning stage I realized that my dad's t-bucket was just about perfect! Given that I would inherit his car someday, it didn't make sense for me to build a second one -- so I shifted gears to a 1936 Nash Ambassador project (still a work in progress). Similar to what others noted in prior posts, I enjoy cars that are "something different" and I think the t-bucket (and my Nash) fits that description.

I inherited my dad's t-bucket last November, and have been driving the wheels off of it since then!

Very nice looking bucket! I like the brass front headlights and radiator......

 

[old round fart]

I heard of a guy with wheelie bars getting sued by a car show spectator that tripped and fell over his. May be urban legend!

 

[Carolina Man]

I heard of a guy with wheelie bars getting sued by a car show spectator that tripped and fell over his. May be urban legend!

The way people like to sue others with lawsuits because they don't watch what they are doing or read instructions.

 

[tfeverfred]

 

[tfeverfred]

Wouldn't this make a cool poster?

 

[tfeverfred]

Wow! It is!

Gould Studios

 

[choppedtop]

Yep, I can see the wheels turning now. You posted while I was typing. Man, that is a big poster. Would look good in my shop.

 

[tfeverfred]

Here's a cool little story from a website I used to hit a lot. It's a good read with some cool pics. You hard core Bucketheads may have already see it, but it'll still put a smile on your face.

The Great 1950’s T-Bucket Hot Rod Rivalry | Kookie Kar vs. The “Outhouse on Wheels”

Wiat till your significant other leaves and check out the "Queen of Pinups" link.