Category: T-Bucket History
A different Kind of Bucket: Steve Scott’s Uncertain-T
In 1965, Car Craft magazine unveiled the “Uncertain T” with unprecedented fanfare. How about a cutaway on the cover, a 3-page feature story, a mini-feature on how to scratch build a model of the car, and the introduction of …
Just Can’t Believe Jim Hoffman’s T-Bucket is “Ex-Junk”
Jim likes to refer to his T-Bucket as “Ex Junk”, but I think Jim’s definition of junk rests on a higher plain than my own. It’s quite clear that he didn’t scrimp when it came to detail, because this car is loaded with clean, functional and …
Basic Black Budget Build T-Bucket Video
This turtle deck T-Bucket takes the traditional budget approach by using a 1940s era Ford I-beam front axle with the spring in front and positioned with traditional split wishbones. Check out the …
The Milk Truck Mystery
Aside from being an exceptional T-Bucket innovator and builder, Dan Woods deserves a special measure of respect for crediting a model car as the inspiration for his famous “Milk Truck” C-Cab show car. But, which model car?
Speedway Motors’ New Tribute T-Bucket: What goes around, comes around
First glances will quickly confirm that this T-Bucket kit is quite different from what has become the conventional T-Bucket style that is more reflective of those built in the 60s and 70s. The new “Tribute T” has a clean, lean and …
Dan Holck’s Awesome Blown Flathead Ford T-Bucket
The first time I saw this awesome, low-slung T-Bucket in a magazine it blew me away. It had the coolest profile I’d seen and, as I’ve mentioned before …
Every Kid’s Dream: The Red Baron T-Bucket
A lot has been written over the years about the Red Baron T-Bucket, and some recent developments have brought about some interesting new information I’d like to share.
Who Built the First T-Bucket With Spindle Mount Wire Wheels?
By the 1970s Fad-T era, front wire wheels were the norm for T-Buckets. I’ve researched this subject over the years, bounced it off others, and now feel confident the cycle wheel trend setter award goes to none other than …
Why I Like This Track Nose T-Bucket
This little red track nosed T-Bucket is a great example of liberal doses of creativity used instead of dollars. The nostalgic look starts at the front with knee action shocks accenting the nice track nose …
The Wintec Roadster, a “Bigger” T-Bucket Kit
The new Wintec Roadster for the family man was introduced with a body that stretched 75 inches when measured from firewall to rear, compared to around 48 inches for a regular T-Bucket. But, that’s not all …
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