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New T-Bucket rad on the way from the guys at Spirit. Should be here Wednesday.
And then it will be time to order the water pump and the stainless lines for the fuel and brakes.
I have the box cut up in 4 pieces right now trying to get the cab mounted exactly where I want it and then its time to piece the box together.
Will post some pics when its together.
 
Originally this car was designed as a full sit up with your head out, straight up steering column with the upside down steering box, and a hole cut for the master brake cylinder.
You can also see where the old brake peddle was compared to where I put it.
Here is the was is after I fixed it an sealed the floor.

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I covered all the spots with glass that had non previously.

Time to get this thing mounted in its home.
 
I love it.
Unfortunately with the grill shell I am planning no one will see it unless they are looking real close.
 
How much clearance do you have between the shackles and the axel? When you hit a bump they swing down. It will rattle your teeth if it bottoms out.
 
That is the exact same radiator I bought for mine. It's a great looking and more importantly functioning radiator. Keeps the engine nice and cool. Still running a mechanical fan with mine but looking this spring to fabricate a shroud for the rad to mount and electric fan to. Really think the electric fans look much cleaner than the big clunky mechanical ones. Cools the engine much more efficiently too. Car is looking great by the way!
 
Got the fab table almost done .. still want to put the light on it.

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trying to match the finish of the shifter cover for the rest of the interior.

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And more mock up for the box and the seat bases.

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Also now that I have the rad and the water pump on I know I can't fit the puller fan in.. going to go with a pusher and have the grill cover it up.

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I don't have a Tig welder yet.
Finally got my friend to weld me up my SS bolts for my carbs (cost me a case of beer)
But now I have complete carbs with SS socket head cap screws looking good.

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Ok.. so i went into the local Napa store and said I need rad hoses.
Of course he says what year is the car.. I said 1923 T bucket.
He said pickup or turtle deck. I says pickup.
He said Chevy or Ford transplant ,, I said Chevy,
He said small block or big block.. I said small block.
He said what generation.. I said Gen I.
He said your in luck I have the last set in stock.

And then I woke up.. lol
 
I wanted to know just how OLD this guy was ?
 

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