purple and white t bucket by speedway motors

I would much rather see someone build one of these than fuck up some original steel bodied car rat rod iteration any day of the week.


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I never said it was the first to have that style paint, I'm not an idiot, I know that. But they look VERY similar. I don't know the whole story on either, maybe both are paying homage to another car. I don't know, as a spectator to both, seeing dan collins T first, I would say the other is a copy. But hey what do I know.


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Didn't they sell T kits in the late 50's early 60's? I'm with ya on the China parts thou.


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Nope but when a company builds a car to advertise their products and uses a paint scheme that is remarkably similar to a car that had recently received a lot of magazine and internet coverage it is pretty far fetched in my mind to claim that the paint was a tribute to something from the 70's that would provide no marketing value to them. It is much more likely they were banking on the fact that people had seen Dan's car liked it and would be drawn to build their own version with Speedways kit.

 

Agree with above.

Not as good looking as Dan's. Probably not as good looking as the Omaha original.

 

I like it a lot, I'm with don on this one , some people can search in vane for original stuff , its just not out there anymore like it used to be.that being said , I have no problem with catalogs, there not a person on here that hasn't bought from a catalog at some time. As far as kit Ts are concerned ,they have definitely been around since the early 60s for sure and we are all just COPYING norm grabowski anyhow.

 

I've seen worse

I've also seen better

 

There are things I would change... seats (because I'm a fat bastard) to a nice white vinyl wide tuck and roll that wraps around... wheels... ChrOEMetm wheels from Wheelkid... Maybe another 60's color for the panels and details... and the chassis should match something... White? purple? chrome?

Speedway, build the car on the t-shirt (Have Corky repop those Indy car Blue Streaks with DOT stickers):

 

Well said. I think some in this thread have been a little harsh on the car and the op.

 

Ehhhh...neither the car or the girls are very impressive

 

I'm with you on this. For me, this little bucket would be perfect as I'm more of a "lowrider" or custom guy, I just don't have the HUGE love of traditional rods as everyone else. I like them, love the look, but I don't know every inch of one enough to be able to build one. If I decided that's what I wanted I would spend the vast amount of time to research it, then the vast amount of money to build it. But for me at this stage, an inexpensive T like the speedway one would provide a ton of enjoyment. I know most on this site wouldn't like it, but at the end of the day it's about what I want.

That being said, I also understand all the negative comments, as this is a traditional rod site.

 

Too bad Speedway doesn't offer a chrome radiator cap to complete the look.

 

I agree with Norm here. ^^^

Also, didn't all of those Hilborn, Offy, M/T, American Racing, Man-A-Fre speed parts that we all chase down, come from Honest Charley or JC Whitney at some point?
Granted the new Chinese items aren't what any of us want or here to talk about, but if the kid is moving from a mini truck to a "modern" T-bucket then that's one step in the right direction.

 

Same here,may even use a little bigger steeringwheel at a def angle, but its in the cool look factor for me too,an I built my first rod in the late 1950's

 

Although the car doesnt rate that high on the HAMB scale, its still a nice little rod.
Coop makes an excellent point.

 

i saw a bass boat the other day with the same paint scheme

 

Looks cool to me. Imagine the fun you could have. I have owned 2 T buckets and driven 4-5 friends cars. They are a shiy load of fun and anyone who says they arent is just saying it because they dont know how to enjoy life. Yes they can be bought in a magazine and put together with little to no tools or effort but the reality is they are confidence builder cars. Alot of people will build on then say "damn thats not to bad" Then they want to try something a little harder like a ground up hot rod with a steel body. I would do another one. Me and my dad had so much fun and bonded. Now come to think of it mu son is 15 years old and se should do something like this. He can do a lions share of the work and feel like he accomplished alot. Just a ramble.....

 

Some of us older guys forget how it was when we were younger and had a very tight budget, few tools, a growing family to support, but the burning desire to have some cool hot rod or custom to drive around in. Over the years most of us have been fortunate enough to accumulate equipment and skills to enable us to take pieces of steel and build a car from drawings on the garage floor, but it took years to do all of that. I know I have more money in tools and equipment than any of the cars they have created.

These "kits" make it easy for someone with limited tools and skills to put together a cool little rod that will give them a lot of enjoyment. Plus, they come with an MSO (Manufacturers Statement of Origin) that simplifies the titling and registration process. With a junkyard or crate engine and transmission, a guy or gal could be on the road in a very short time, and still be able to make the car their own with their choice of tires, wheels, interior, engine, etc.

I see no downside to owning one of these at all and I bet when the owners are driving down the road at 60 mph with the wind in their faces they don't either.

Don

 

That's really how I see it

 

Do you think they remembered to put pistons in it?

 

Didn't TOTAL PERFORMANCE build one that looked alot like this years & years ago? Are they still in business?

 

Much rather see any young guy running around in ANY t bucket than ANY kind of rice rocket or "tuner" car. It gets him hanging out with other rodders and cars he can learn from. If he can bolt a few things together and enjoy the experience and pride of "building" something , that needs to be encouraged.


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Speedway absorbed Total Performance a few years back.

 

Well said. It takes more money in tools to build a car than in the parts you need to buy.

 

Couldn't agree more..