Ts and As are traditional. The later '27 Style T work well on Ts, As and deuce frames. What are you building? IE year, type of build.
Model T's of course, both custom and original, kind of depends on the type of build you have in mind. Model A also with modifications, as well as 32 Ford, but quite extensive mods are required, though it has been done many times.
It sounds like you should either do A LOT of reading and research, buy one that's already done, or build one from a kit. Check out http://www.tbucketplans.com/ The HAMB is more for period correct builds. If that's the direction you want to go, then I suggest getting a copy of How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod (Motorbooks Workshop) to get a solid foundation of understanding.
Maybe you should give us a hint as to what style you would like to build and what you have in the way of budget, room, equipment and skills (especially welding and fabrication). Post a picture of a similar style car. You may be able to find a Model T or A frame at a local swap meet fairly cheap. Like someone posted, there are several sources for basic T bucket frames and compatible suspension. If it's independent suspension you want you are on a less traveled (and more expensive) path.
Oh yeah, get Speedways T bucket catalog (free) and/or the build book they offer: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/T-Bucket-Assembly-Manual,25491.html Lots of info and ideas in them.
I used to have some easier plans than this but here is a PDF to build your own that I just down loaded at the risk of getting spammed to death but what the hell anything to help a fella out I guess. It does require a little bit of brain work but what the hell right?
thanks for feed back like i said first time on this kinda project I normally build superlate model dirt chassies and engines any way thanks again
If you can fab a late model dirt chassis, you can totally do your own T-Bucket frame. Do some reading and ogling people's builds here on the HAMB and get your vision in focus. There's a super clean build going on right now over here: THE BELLY*****ON BUCKET BUILD THREAD If you want to see what the process of an unsettled vision evolving into something totally different and made mostly out of junk that people didn't want and you have like, 4 hours to read, you could always read the saga of my personal struggles to learn what the hell I'm doing and build my T into something.
If you're just looking for a general platform to build on, look around for guys selling stalled out projects. That's a great way to get the basic building blocks for your build without spending much money. Just be careful that what you're buying isn't cobbled together junk.
Welcome to the HAMB; do you know that spinner hubcap guy?? Sounds like you need help in the form of a local person who is into building cars. Ask around and hook up with such a person BEFORE you do anything else. DON'T spend your money till you've got a PLAN. Even on a "T" bucket the dough will go fast enough! Time for RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT. Good luck with it.
Welcome to the HAMB and good luck w/ your project. Many moons ago, CarCraft magazine built a T, used various dimensions you need to know, I built one in about 1967/68. I used a T rear spring and an A front Spring mounted suiside style. If you have built late model chassis, you should have no problem, a T bucket frame is as simple as it gets, search the net for ref dim.
I believe that there are as many answers to your questions as the number of people responding. My suggestion is a couple of 2"x4" steel tubes for your start. And home made crossmembers constructed of rectangular (or possibly round for the front) tubing of various sizes. This is because of the work and time and cost of boxing and otherwise modifying an existing frame will probably equal or exceed that of the frame of new materials. AND you will wind up with a strong frame that's not already 80 years old with the attendant stress cracks and rust. Just my $0.02 worth...
Since you already know how to construct... The Youngster plans that Beener posted, are about as good as they get. & the total cost : free. Depending on what you're after & how you define "T-bucket", this thread will be worth your time, if you haven't seen it yet: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-bucket-of-ugly-a-de-uglifying-thread.824491/ FWIW. Marcus...
So are you using a Boss 302?? I have a '71 4v cleveland core under my deck... Frame plans at the link... http://www.tbucketplans.com/the-youngster-free-t-bucket-frame-plans/ Edit: I see******* already posted them. If you are building dirt late model chassis this will be a walk in the park...
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