Thread: Low-budget/T-Bucket Pickup
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02-17-2020 08:05 AM #1
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02-17-2020 08:01 AM #2
Thanks man. I can see these things could hurt you quickly if you don’t use your head. I’m still easing into driving this thing.Steve
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02-17-2020 10:30 AM #3
And we have PICS! And a first drive report too. Way cool. Good for you - enjoy the ride 'cause there will never be another first for that one. Are the new rear tires still like new? LOL.
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02-17-2020 06:18 PM #4
After you've logged some miles you'll get used to its quirks and driving it will be pure fun. My first rod was a 1915 C-Cab replica that I built on a T-bucket style chassis. It had a 327 with a mild cam and a 4-barrel carb. The blower was a dummy, just an empty case. It had a 3.55 posi rear end and a Turbo 350 with a Vega 11" torque converter. Once I got used to its handling, I could launch it straight and turn consistent 13.60s at the strip. It was a fun car.Jim
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02-18-2020 11:35 AM #5
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It looks really nice! I'm betting the open diff will help keep it from going really sideways but you will be the first one to find out.Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
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02-21-2020 06:28 PM #6
I’m getting ready to order some foam to upholster the seats. I’m thinking about getting 3” thick firm or medium/firm for the seat bottom, and 2” medium foam for the seat back. Does that sound about right to you guys?Steve
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02-22-2020 05:43 AM #7
See if someone in your area has some that you might be able to try out. Maybe an upholstery shop in or near you? And a lot of folks like to add the different densities to layer it and get the different "feelings" to suit your tastes. To soft and you'll sink right through it and to hard will cause you pain/discomfort. The top (closest to you) is usually the softest one inch or less, then a higher density below that. Or??? Just see if you can try some out and return it if you don't like it in exchange for something different.
Or just carry on as if I hadn't replied, you may be better off! LOL..
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02-21-2020 06:51 PM #8
I would look for the densest foam I could find in the thicknesses you suggested.Ken Thomas
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02-22-2020 07:58 AM #9
I got some foam from this place to replace cushions in our RV, I got the Lux version, firm but feels good.
https://www.thefoamfactory.com/Merch...=1&shape_id=13
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03-16-2020 04:15 PM #10
I ordered my seat foam from thefoamfactory.com I used 3” thick firm on the bottom and 2” thick medium on the back. I got the vinyl on sale from JoAnn Fabrics. The total materials cost was about $85.
I glued the foam to the plywood, then wrapped the vinyl around it and stapled it from the back. It’s pretty simple looking, but I like it that way. The seat is really comfortable. The bottom cushion just sits in place. The back cushion is attached with two hinges on the bottom. The seat back folds forward to access the storage space behind it.Steve
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03-16-2020 04:26 PM #11
About ten minutes after I finished the seat, I headed over to a local weekly cruise in at Biff Burger.
I’ve got 300 miles on this thing now. I’ve had no real problems with it. It drives straight as an arrow at freeway speeds. It is pretty harsh on the bigger bumps, I’m thinking about removing 1 or 2 leaves from both the front and rear springs to try to improve the ride a bit.
Right now is prime cruising weather in Florida.
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03-16-2020 04:54 PM #12
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The seat looks great and good deal to hear it drives great and you're putting miles on it!Ryan
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor 354 Hemi 46RH Electric Blue w/multi-color flames, Ford 9" Residing in multiple pieces
1968 Corvette Coupe 5.9 Cummins Drag Car 11.43@130mph No stall leaving the line with 1250 rpm's and poor 2.2 60'
1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn P-pumped 24v Compound Turbos 47RH Just another money pit
1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR Stage 3 cam, SuperT10
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03-16-2020 07:14 PM #13
times 2. Nice to see you out and about with it.
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03-16-2020 08:12 PM #14
Nice work and I know the storage area will come in handy. My old Goldwing motorcycle had way more storage than my T.Mike
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03-17-2020 06:33 AM #15
This was a fun build to watch, even though I'm sure it's not quite done yet cuz I don't think they ever are lol. Good for you that you're getting miles put on and having fun! Is that a weekly gathering at Biff's burgers? There's a Hardee's in Sioux falls that every Saturday night has a gathering.Seth
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