Does anyone have the dimensions and or a scale drawing of a "T" bucket? I'd really like to make one from scratch, including the frame. It just has to "look" like a T bucket. Anybody got suggestions for a low buck steering and suspension ? Thanks, Gerry
Gerry, I have a set of plans for a frame. It's a 32 page, 7MB PDF file. I can e-mail it to you if you want. Let me know. Sorry, but I can't help with the body. Ed
They are about the easiest frame to build that there is. If you have decent fab skills, are a good weldor, and have decent tools a bucket is obtainable for sure. They catch alot of **** from people, but usually its because the style most are built in(ala 70's)with br*** lamps, fad t' style etc etc that gives them a bad name a**** traditional rodders. when one is built right(60's or 50's style imo)they can looks great, for low dollar. Heres a link to a guide that Total Performance sells. They have been in the bucket business since there has been a bucket business. Besides parts they offer a "t-bucket manual" that has most everything needed to build a bucket, whether thru them or otherwise. It includes frame dimesions as well I believe. The link: http://www.tperformance.com/street_rod_store/4200/583/?CFID=8657097&CFTOKEN=13259463 that should get you started, just dont buy the br*** lamps Good luck
Someone here helped me with this very same request - so I am willing to share. It is a very large file maybe 5 meg I would be willing to email. Let me know.
im looking for the same things i could probably help you out with the odd dimension as i don't have any plans myself. just let me know. + if anyone can hook me up with plans/measurements i would be very grateful email... methihearyoucalling@hotmail.com or p.m me cheers... WILL
Not sure if it helps,I have know sizes but this link might help. http://www.nationaltbucketalliance.com/tech_info/ch***is/Rch***is/index.asp You might ask at the National T bucket alliance web site. http://www.nationaltbucketalliance.com/
Hey im new to the whole t bucket building and was wondering if I can get someone to email me the plans to build a ch***is? I would much aprreciate it Thanks. My email is joeyandpamela@bellsouth.net
You shouldn't have any trouble getting the T drawings. They're probably more drawings for T's than any other car in history ....that would be my best guess. Good luck.
Buy Total Performances ***embly manual for 25$ its the best money you can spend if you plan on building a T Bucket.every detail you need is in this book. You can make every part of the frame and running gear from the detailed drawings in here, or you can buy what you can't or don't want to make yourself.there are MANY drawings and details you could use in building any hotrod in there as well.As they say I am in no way connected to Total Performance , but I am a weldor/fabricator by trade and can appreciate the information that Total openly shares in this book
Surprise, surprise, surprise! The frames under almost every chopped and channeled rat-style Model T or A coupe & sedan, A to 52 Ford/Chevy/Dodge/Intnl pickup cab, etc. are nothing more than T bucket frames.
Go to the want adds and search S.R.I. he has a complete set of plans real reasonable. I must say they have tons of mounts and suspension templates,a hell of a buy.
Big Ed, I wouldn't ind a set of theose plans either....Plus, if you want to, I can post them on my website as a download file, and just post a link to them.....It may be easier for some people to get them off of there. Some servers will not let people send/receive emails larger than 6mb, but they can download any sized files off a website.
You can always just buy a body, roll some wheels up to where you like them, then measure away and start welding. You must have some idea of what you want it to look like other than "It just has to "look" like a T bucket."
If you can find a copy of Peterson's Hot Rod Yearbook#13 (1973 I think) ,you'll find a complete set of plans for a T bucket . I scanned the pages and blew them up and everythings there. Its a 70's style T for sure with a fabbed coil over shock suspension front and rear but its a nice detailed package of plans. There's nothing left not covered in these plans .
I am in the same boat - I plan on building a frame for a T project as well. I have seen plans from CCR, Total Performance, a series of article from Car Craft in '64 and a series of articles from another mag. from I think '67. I think the CCR and TPerformance are the most practical ones for now as the old plans used alot of parts that will be harder to come by. So focusing on those two I started to compare the differences and found that in almost every instance the CCR plans used heavier material for almost every part (2x3 tube instead of 1 1/2x3 for instance). Also noticed that the CCR frame is alittle narrower, shorter than the TPerformance. I am thinking the longer, wider frame using the heavier material is the way to go. Another difference I noticed the way the steering boxes are mounted. The CCR plan mounts it to the top of the frame rail in front of the firewall. The TPerformance plan mounts it under the floor to the m/c mount. I think the CCR plan would help eliminate having a "vertical" column ala a Fad T (not the style I'm going for). I guess long story short is that I plan on using bits and pieces from different plans and not just using one set for everything. Gonna try and order some from S.R.I. if he is still offering them. I would also really appreciate a copy of the plans that have been offered here if anyone is still willing to share, thanks!
i just ordered from s.r.i. - i'll share feedback when i see them. ...but all the feedback i've read about his set has been very strong. i hear what you're saying about the differences in plan sets out there. for my build i plan to combine what looks good and strong against the measurements of known components. mine will be powered by a 235 chevy six, and probably use a 26/27 roadster body - so i'm working from that. haven't figured out the kickup or anything yet as i don't have my rearend, wheels, etc. ...but i'm not gonna sweat it as i know i'm just going to have to be comfortable making changes as i go because i don't have the luxury of having every component laid out in front of me. i just know the general components i want and keep my eyes on the cl***ifieds and keep walking the swap meets. i've also gotten bold about taking photos and taking measurements of cars/components wherever i can. this has been invaluable as i have seen some really ****ty rides (many t's are just plain ugly). i've also seen a lot of cool ones. as with most things, simple seems to be the rule. summary...i'm comfortable with the discrepancies and i'm going to let known components dictate the measurements (and strength needs, crossmembers, etc) of the frame - i'll work the rest out as i go.
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