Yet another newbe....this one in Michigan

[Old Guy]

Hello,
I'm old, live on a lake, got tired of boats, and got a '27 T-Bucket. A friend bought it needing a lot of work and he thought he would fix it up and sell it. After a few years of trying to find time, he gave up. He and I were having lunch one day and I asked him what ever happened to the "little car". Long story short.....now it's my "little car" that needs a lot of work.

I'm a retired machine designer/builder. I have a nice pole barn with a small machine shop in it. My wife died 5 years ago and I soon grew tired of riding around the lake alone. The T-Bucket is something to keep me busy doing something useful. That's about it.

 

[choppedtop]

Welcome to the forum from Oklahoma.

 

[benT]

Welcome from Indy! There will be an NTBA (National T-Bucket Alliance) event in Green Bay, WI this summer - just after The 4th of July. You should try to make it up and see some of the variety of buckets in person.

 

[Spanky]

Welcome from St Louis! '27's have a little longer body than most T-buckets. Will yours have a traditional T-bucket look, with abbreviated P/U bed? Or will you keep the 'turtle deck' like a lot of '27 roadsters?

 

[fletcherson]

Welcome! I look forwards to watching you build it! Sorry about your wife.

 

[Old Guy]

Welcome from St Louis! '27's have a little longer body than most T-buckets. Will yours have a traditional T-bucket look, with abbreviated P/U bed? Or will you keep the 'turtle deck' like a lot of '27 roadsters?

I'm not sure I know what each looks like. Mine is short....14" of gas tank to the "tail gate"

 

[rubicon]

Welcome from Wisconsin. New blood is what keeps the forum running.

 

[EWTALLEY]

Welcome from Ocala, Florida.

 

[lincolnuT]

Welcome from New Mexico..................

 

[Spanky]

I'm not sure I know what each looks like. Mine is short....14" of gas tank to the "tail gate"

Here's examples:

 

[butch27]

Welcome from Garden City, MI. The bucket I find is very theraputic .

 

[RPM]

Welcome, good talking to ya on the phone today.

 

[Old Guy]

Welcome, good talking to ya on the phone today.

Yes it was nice talking to you today. I forgot to ask how you ship. When should I look for a package?

 

[FABPLUS]

Welcome from California. I'm sure you will keep busy adding your personal touches to your "little car". Have fun.

 

[MichBucket]

Welcome OldGuy from the Livonia area! I agree with Butch27...it is therapeutic. You find a lot of good folks on this site!

 

[RPM]

Yes it was nice talking to you today. I forgot to ask how you ship. When should I look for a package?

It was sent 2-3 day priority mail.

 

[Old Guy]

It was sent 2-3 day priority mail.

Thanks. I'll see if I can find that good red paint that matches the car. Or maybe silver.......or black.

 

[Old Guy]

Here's examples:
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Here's mine

 

[Spanky]

OK . . . didn't realize it was already built as a traditional bucket with short bed. The '27 'tubs' are just a little roomier than the '23's. Nice ride!

 

[Ted B]

Welcome from Frankfort, Illinois.