Featured Projects ‘60’s Monster Car T-Bucket Build

I like 'em!!

 

Yeah- I think its beauty lies in its simplicity.

IMO, 15"x4" Vintage V's would look great on your T. They're on my A Tudor in my Avatar.

More food for thought. Hope this helps refine your build plan.

 

I agree man, they definitely look better.

Awesome man, I think that’s what I’ll do.

 

My favorite bucket is Mike Pair's it was in StreetRodder in 2013

 

Ditch the mags and proceed !

 

How does the community feel about these?

 

I appreciate you wanting to work within the bounds of the HAMB. It shows respect for the people here. However, as Johnny Rivers EDIT: Ricky Nelson said in his later hit, 'can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself'. Also, ask a half dozen people what wheels and you will get a dozen answers!

Depending on how deep this build is going, you can hold off on tires. Some rightly say stance is everything and getting wheels and tires early on is a big part of that. However, you don't want to buy them then have them sit for years either.

Look through all the pics. Pick out 20 that make you say, That is what it should look like. keep those in a folder. As you go, add or subtract until you have all the details really nailed down.
One thing, most cars look funny with mismatched wheels. G***ers and Ts are the common exceptions.

 

You're asking the wrong question. Instead, you should ask, "What did T-bucket builders in the early and mid '60's put on their cars?"

 

I’m probably going with the V’s, or steel wheels, I was just curious about these. I actually run the Traditional Hot Rods and Customs page on Instagram and Facebook, so I have a fairly good understanding of what traditional style looks like, I really just don’t know about some of the newer stuff that’s being made. I 100% appreciate the HAMB and the knowledge in it. You guys are amazing.

 

I got the idea of what they were running back in the day, I’m just curious how the traditional community feels about new wheels, considering the old ones are drying up, especially in the size in considering.

 

I personally think these look ultra-contemporary, like very obviously made recently. Like, I get that they're kinda mimicking a wheel that was made decades ago, but if you put these on a car in a period picture they'd stick out like a sore thumb. Like polished Torq Thrust II's that are vaguely similar to the old wheels but not really.

 

I agree, especially with the tuner lugs, I was just curious if there was an established hatred and consensus over those, lol.

 

Chrome steelies

chrome steel slots

skinny white walls

 

Yea, I’m going for more 1965 in general.

 

Just don’t do what ol’ fugly over there on the left did. Make a plan and stick to it as best you can. Whatever projects make you more work in the long run.

 

That is killer. I couldn’t fit it in, but it is beautiful!

 

I always like this T too!

Sits nice and low and like the slicks. And it's purple . Its from Hot Rod Deluxe, Nov 2010

 

The drips are kinda 80s though ,right?

 

Nice love Brian Setzer saw him in '03 when he did his Stray Cats tour , He got some really cool rides too!

 

Lol, the drips were just a joke.

 

Aside from the threads here which have a ton of pictures, search the net.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9_LmOtjvqg

https://public.fotki.com/LOUD-PEDAL/hot-rod-car-shows-i/oakland-roadster-show/?view=roll#1

 

Phew you were kinda making us a nervous! Lmao

 

My neighbors dad has this tucked in storage for about 5 years now .when the weather gets better he's going to bring me over to scope it out .he lost the keys and it's got a bunch of stuff piled on it .I'm keeping my fingers crossed. He's not advertising it so I can get first dibs he said to make him an offer around 7-9k .it's a total performance '27.

 

@JReece Just realize you have found yourself in the Twilight Zone of early hot rods and customs. If you didn't find that part in an estate sale, swap meet or old closed up shop, and can prove it's date of manufacture, it's not correct.
That may sound harsh and the same as the restorers who know the difference between an ***embly line part and a dealership service part (YES many are different!) . The question is, how close to the rules are you willing to play?

So as far as wheels, it's
were they used back then,
are you thrilled with the design,
and can you get originals or a modern copy at a price you are willing to pay.

As you said, the supply of original parts is not a simple click and buy matter. They require tracking down and usually research to make sure they are right. The people who do that take pride in what they have accomplished. I admire the effort and respect the result.
But I'm just putting together something to drive around that makes me happy. I'm not going to track down original Goodyear Blue Streak tires made in late-64 early 65 to drive around my little town and show off at McDonalds. I'll leave that for the folks showing at Detroit or AMBR.
I will try to make it close to a specific time period. I come here to learn what it should be and to share in the appreciation of those cars at that time. I've seen cars (and homes) that try to blend different decades of style and materials. Almost every one is not as cohesive as it could be.
Pick a style and stick with it.
An example is cooling. Every radiator is old school br*** and copper, painted black, except a few that are polished. Almost all radiator hoses are flex style, unless there is a common formed one that fit. Just about every hose clamp has a round head with a slot, either band or wire. Some used thumb screw heads. Many people here are going to the effort to make their cars as close as possible to that.

 

Chrome wheels do it ! Mags are for guns, HAHAHAH!!!!

 

Shoot, you are right! My mistake!