Another build thread? Yep, my track-style T

[J. Robinson]

I debated whether to do a thread on this, but Don (Itoldyouso) encouraged me to go ahead with it, so...

For as long as I can remember, I have been infatuated by the old track roadsters that raced on the short tracks of this country in the 40's and early 50's. They were the forerunner of today's sprint cars. I have read both of Don Radbruch's books on the subject which only increased my interest in that type of car. Also, my first ride in a hotrod (about 1960) was in a bobtailed T roadster. So, when my coupe was nearing completion last summer, I decided I wanted to build a roadster. I have had several street rods or hotrods over the years, but never a roadster.

Back in November, I bought a Dave Koorey '23 T-bucket body while I was at the Daytona Turkey Run. I had my choice of the standard T-bucket or, for a few more $$, the one with 6" extended cowl. After sitting in both of them, I opted to go with the extended cowl. I really like Koorey's bodies because they come with a reinforced floor and tunnel already molded in. This seems to add a lot of strength to the body so it holds its shape nicely. Also, assuming I don't have to make any major modifications to the floor, it could save me a lot of work and some time.