2017 T-Bucket Nationals Preview: Stainless Steel T-Bucket of Winfield Scott

Sure, some guys might have stainless steel T-Bucket headers but only one guy I know of has a stainless steel T-Bucket. And if you come to the 2017 T-Bucket Nationals in Carson City, Nevada, from June 22-24, you’ll see it up close and personal.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott’s SS-T, Stainless Steel T-Bucket

Winfield Scott of Marcellus, Michigan works in the stainless steel fabrication industry. So when it came time to build the T-Bucket of his dreams it was only natural that he would apply his considerable stainless steel fab skills.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

The First Stainless Steel T-Bucket

About the only things on Winfield Scott’s T-Bucket that are not stainless steel are the body, windshield, upholstery, engine and tires. Most of everything else, though, was fabricated by Winfield using that durable, shiny material.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

The proper welding of stainless steel is something that can take years of experience and lots of knowledge, both of which Winfield possessed.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

It’s interesting to note that when Winfield began the construction of his stainless steel T-Bucket chassis that he used the California Custom Roadsters T-Bucket Chassis Plans.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

However, Winfield exercised quite a bit of his own creativity in the chassis construction. While 99% of T-Bucket tubular front axles use round tubing, Winfield chose the road less traveled and went with rectangular stainless steel tubing.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

He also fabricated his own stainless steel friction shocks to ensure a nice, clean look for the front suspension.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

You could say the trademark touch on Winfield’s T is the beautiful grille shell insert he fab’d from stainless and which bears his “SS-T” logo representing the Stainless Steel T-Bucket.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

For rear suspension, Winfield used the chapter of the CCR Plans covering how to install a Jaguar independent rear suspension in a T-Bucket, which is pretty much the ultimate in a smooth riding, stable rear suspension.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

For plenty of interior room Winfield went with the California Custom Roadsters Long T-Bucket Body, which is stretched eight inches longer than a standard T body: five inches in the passenger area and three inches more under the cowl for more leg room.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

Of course, the interior also sports a great looking tooled stainless steel dash insert.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

And as long as you’ve got the skills, how about fabbing up a one-of-a-kind stainless steel cup holder with your own logo. Talk about awesome detail!

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

When you look at Winfield’s engine, be ready to be blown away by more incredible stainless steel detail. Like the carb scoop, valve covers with personalized breather, plug wire looms, and exhaust header heat shields. But wait! Take a look at that intake manifold. Winfield wanted room for an HEI distributor so he fabricated his own tunnel ram manifold from stainless steel, naturally! And that’s not all. Take a look at the beautiful stainless steel fan and grille shell support. Incredible!

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

Let me draw your attention to some more stainless wizardry. The tooled firewall, the nifty shroud over the steering shaft, and the elegantly unique radius rods.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

Of course, Winfield made his own stainless steel headers and went the extra step to make a really sharp heat shield that cleverly disguises the muffler on each side.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

The pickup bed naturally houses an ample stainless steel fuel tank, which is easily accessed by sliding the bed cover back on the nice tracks Winfield used. Even some room left over for incidentals.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

But for even more storage space there’s the sharp stainless luggage rack that holds a custom-made antique looking trunk. Why?

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

With all the incredible detail you’ve probably pegged Winfield Scott’s stainless steel T-Bucket as a show car. Although it’s brought home quite a few trophies, Winfield really like to drive his T — and I mean not just around the block. He racked up over 35,000 miles in the ten years after it was completed.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

Check out that sticker on the headlight. It’s from being at the prestigious L.A. Roadsters annual show in California. While you’re at it, check out the neat headlight stanchions Winfield made.

Stainless Steel T-Bucket Winfield Scott

I could go on, but I think you’ve got the point: Winfield Scott has built one of the most unique, incredibly detailed T-Buckets ever. And you can see it June 22-24 at the 2017 T-Bucket Nationals in Carson City, Nevada. If you’re anywhere near, don’t miss out or you’ll regret it.

(Note: We’re not the organizers of the event; we’re just happy to help promote it. For further information and all event questions please go to the helpful NTBA Event Forum.)

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