The Bird T-Bucket Kit Plans

Back in the 60s every red-blooded American boy had three things on his mind: girls, sports and hot rods!

To feed that insatiable interest, along came a new hot rod supplier — not from southern California, but from the small Midwestern town of Fremont, Nebraska. Who could resist the urge created by the 1965 Bird Engineering ad announcing a new T-Bucket kit for only $169.95: at just $10 down and $9 a month, no less!

And, to show you how easy it was to build your own hot rod on a part-time grocery bagger’s budget, Bird offered their own unique T-Bucket plans, which were very comprehensive for the day. (Of course, no plans are as comprehensive as Chester Greenhalgh’s “How to Build a T-Bucket Hot Rod Roadster for Under $3000: kickin’ it old skool“, but that’s another story).

Here’s what the Bird T-Bucket plans include:

• How to scratch-build your T-Bucket frame using inexpensive 8 gauge sheet steel, rather than rectangular steel tubing.

• How to choose a rear axle and add batwings for rear radius rods.

• Using the frame itself for the front and rear spring perches (no additional brackets).

• Construction of tubular engine, transmission and cowl/firewall/steering box mounts.

• How to build a cool combination brake and clutch pedal assembly.

• How to use a ’49 to ’53 Ford front end assembly to construct your own tubular front axle with hydraulic brakes.

• Simple construction of front axle batwings and front and rear radius rods.

• Mounting the steering box, steering wheel, pitman arm, drag link, tie rod and how to choose shocks (if you wish).

• Wiring, construction of windshield frame and choosing gas tank.

• How to mount a one-piece fiberglass seat/floor/transmission tunnel/firewall support.

• And much more — if you like seeing how things were done “back in the day” you’ll absolutely love the Bird T-Bucket Plans.

We’re proud to have received official authorization to reproduce The Bird T-Bucket Plans and because we know that you’re a true T-Bucket lover we’ve added even more:

• The history of Bird Engineering/Bird Automotive, from its go-kart and mini-bike to T-Buckets and beyond.

• A collection of truly nostalgic Bird ads that were run in Hot Rod, Rod & Custom, Popular Hot Rodding, Car Craft and other magazines from the 60s to the 80s.

• Actual Bird T-Bucket photos.

• Plus, a special surprise bonus 7-page section that every T-Bucket fan will find fascinating.

• All wrapped up in an incredibly informative, useful and fun 49-page eBook you can download right now.

All this valuable T-Bucket hot rod building fun information is yours for only $7.99

So, get ready to kick back with some nostalgic, fun and informative T-Bucket hot rod building information. To get your immediate copy of The Bird T-Bucket Plans and Story, click on the Download Now button.

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