Wow "Show Off of the Week" Jan 01, 2007
Please check page four and see our truck project.
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Please check page six and see our Mopar project.
Thanks for the help on the poll for naming our car. Choices were "The Gambler" or "Foreplay". The Gambler won hands down and Mary likes it anyway.
Thanks,
Jerry
"Bullrun" We really liked the show!
"Overall Rating""Overall Exterior"
Our T Bucket unlike some cars is customized from the ground up. Every thing is custom and there is no stock.
Below is a photo of Mary and I at Pacific Ocean Park around 1962 and another photo of us at last years Marina Christmas Party.
"Brake Setup"
The front brakes are disc and the backer plates and actually everything is chromed. The rear brakes are drum and the backer plates, actually the entire rear end is chrome. The brake lines are braided in the front so there is no chance of any brake line problems while turning.
"Exhaust System"
Chrome headers are plated from manifold to the end of the 4” collector pipes. The front axle and springs are chrome, the radius rods are chrome, the shocks, the rear end housing, the front motorcycle spoke wheels are chrome.
"Wheel/Tire"
The Front wheels are customized spoke motorcycle wheels with low profile tires. The rear wheels are aluminum with racing tires. The trailer tires and wheels match the rear bucket tires to keep the lines cool.
"Bling Factor " Talk about Bling.
"Bling Factor " Talk about Bling.
"Bling Factor " Talk about Bling.
"Bling Factor "
Talk about Bling. The little ride is festooned with shining chrome and brass all over it from the pan to the top of the tall, tall windshield. In fact, if you are not wearing a welder’s hood when you look at this car on a sunny day it will hurt your eyes. Chrome headers are plated from manifold to the end of the 4” collector pipes. The front axle and springs are chrome, the radius rods are chrome, the shocks, the rear end housing, the front motorcycle spoke wheels are chrome. And, look at the gobs of antique brass on this ride! The radiator shell that houses a plenty sufficient custom radiator utilizing a 16” electric fan is brass as are the headlight buckets and faux gas lamps on the cowl, at the rear of the car, and on the matching trailer. Note also that the huge 15X10” rear wheels on the T-Bucket match those on the custom built trailer.
We are constantly making changes and doing upgrades. The front spoke wheels are motorcycle wheels. The Back wheels and tires match those on the trailer (makes for clean lines). The front brakes are disc and the backer plates and (everything is chromed)the rear brakes are drum and the backer plates (the entire rear end is chrome) The trailer is very handy for hauling a couple of lawn chairs and a cooler. We love the car and drive it with the trailer all over town. We live in Boulder City, Nv. email mrlvnv 50 @ aol. com.
A little info on the car. 1923 Ford T Bucket (registered as a 1923 Ford model T)350 CID chevy topped with a Wieand tunnel ram manifold and a pair of dual feed four barrel hollys. Three speed Auto trans with a jenny shifter hooked to a 9" ford rear end. Lots of chrome and brass. Mary and I love the car and really enjoy driving it.
We have been fortunate to have several hot rods in our life but I have always liked the T Bucket and finally have time to keep one up.
Thanks,
Jerry
If I can add a photo of any part of the car that may help you with a building project just let me know. Also I would be happy to describe any wiring or connections that may help anyone with a project.
Jerry
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