I know these are not too popular here, but. Is there anybody building or built one of speedway's track t kits? I was thinking of one for a winter project. Maybe a2.3 ford motor ? Just seeing if there was any resources of information on these. Thanks
I don't see them in their current catalog, but I'm sure they still make them. I always liked the look of them myself, and think that a 2.3 would be a very good engine for one. With a bit of playing around, like replacing the "T" bucket type front axle with an I beam and some general "backdated" detailing, you could make a very nice traditional car out of one that doesn't look too new. Best of luck!
Speedway does still sell them. He's made them for years. He's also got that 32 roadster, you can either buy in parts or buy it complete except for engine/trans/wheels and interior. But it's kind of pricy in my book. The T Bucket or track roadster he sells is pretty reasonably priced. HellRaiser
Legroom, and similar body, look int a zipper lakester. Dont know what the wait is like now with the new owner, but when i helped build them, it was about 2 years. Upside, 6ft plus still fit in them comfortably
Just got the new Speedway T-Bucket catalog this week, I would build the Deluxe 27 T kit on page 13. Hit it with some traditional stuff and it would look pretty cool...
If you're that tall, you might consider the '27 T instead unless you're really hung up on the '23. The wheelbase on the '27 is longer and you get extra leg room.
It looks like the basic kit is 3299.99 and with that you get= Fiberglass Body One-piece '27 T body Street Rodder nose Aluminum hood sides Full length frame covers (left & right sides) Rear roll pan Floor pan w/ transmission tunnel Passenger compartment rear bulkhead Steering column support (steel tube) Frame 2" x 3" x .120 wall square tube steel frame rails Round tube front & rear kick-ups Includes the following mounted brackets: front crossmember front spring perch shock/headlight bracket mounting pad front braces with steering box mount front radius rod mounting roids rear radius rod mounting roids "K" member rear spring mounting pads rear vertical hoop rear horizontal hoop fuel tank support tube rear shock mounting tabs rear Panhard bar mount rear bumper mounting pads under-engine crossmember* transmission mount (4" drop)* nose mounting straps* * (Customer to install) Headlight & Front Shock Mounts Shock/headlight mounting brackets Bolts, 3/8" UNF x 1/2" Bolts, 3/8" UNF x 1" Lock washers, 3/8" Lock nuts, 3/8" UNF That is no suspension, steering or what not. That may be one guy's dirt cheap and another guy's budget for a complete car. But you don't have to pay for stuff that you might not want to use. All that is listed below the main kit as assemblies. The kit still shouldn't be a budget killer unless a guy got wrapped up in buying spendy goodies for it.
Just got the T-bucket catalog after I posted yesterday. The track T is back in the new one. As far as legroon goes, the track T is a '27 style body too, and it's going to be the same for any of them. allot of what makes a "T" comfortable or not is the seating posistion. If you make it as low as you can and back as far as you can, all will be good.
Dennis Parks built one of Speedway's Track T kits a few years ago and wrote a book detailing the build. Might not be a bad way to get a feel for it. Speedway sells the book: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Book-How-To-Build-A-Cheap-Hot-Rod,8927.html
I kind of like the Tribute "T" that just came out in the last 6 months. It sits low and comes with a Winters qiuck change rear end. I think the kit is $5000. The engine choices are a flat head or a Chevy small block. If you where careful and had some stuff laying around you cold probably be in the drivers seat for $12,000.
Yeah....after our trip in fitzees bucket I could really get into one of those Tribute T kits. Tee's and Mods are a total blast...I freakin' love em! FTF and FTR....
Are you guys missing that he is asking about the track "T" kit? I can't remember the screen name, but there is a member here that built one many years ago before the board was around. It's his avatar here. If I see him, I'll point him your way. I have never built Speedway's track T kit, but I have been involved in the build of quite a few glass '27 track roadsters over the years. I have driven one back and forth to L.A.R.S. from Phoenix in June several times, in the heat with no top. I can tell you from first hand experience that you are going to fit tight into the car at your height and weight. Dropping the seat down and back will make load of difference and room to stretch out in and be a bit more comfortable. But, if your used to a more luxurious car, this might not be for you.
If you like a low profile, strong chassis, good ergonomics 23-T, you should checkout www.hotrodinabox.com There's a lot going on here.
Not a kit, but I used Speedway's '27 Track T body to build my T. The body was bought by a friend of mine in the late 70's and never built:
The Track T in my album uses a Speedway nose , body and turtle deck on a home made chassis with early Ford components and a 153 ci Chevy II engine. Been drivin' it since 1993.
I've always wanted to build one of those. With the right choice of parts I'd think it would be welcome on the HAMB.
Whatever you do with a T body by all means check the legroom....there really isn't any. A v6 is doable but a v8 leaves almost no where for the pedals. Check out all the car mags...notice that the model Ts are always pictured with no one setting in them. Know why? 'Cause they can't get into the damn things.
I SIT in mine and get in and out easily and I'm 6'3". You have to plan the seating out. Now, if you're a fatass, you MAY have troubles. Planning, like everything else, is important.
tfeverfredspeaks the truth. Condeming a "T" based car because most of them have poorly thought out seating is kinda silly. Build what you want and make it fit you... Now, about reviving a 1 1/2 year old thread....
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