Tag: Detroit Autorama

T-Bucket “Hot Rod in a Box” at 2011 Detroit Autorama

T-Bucket “Hot Rod in a Box” at 2011 Detroit Autorama

Yes, that’s the famous TV Monkeemobile in the background of this photo taken before the Detroit Autorama doors opened. Once the crowds entered though, you’ll see that the T-Bucket interest was strong …

Continue Reading »

NEHR Speedcraft’s T-Bucket “Hot Rod in a Box” Kit, Part 2

NEHR Speedcraft’s T-Bucket “Hot Rod in a Box” Kit, Part 2

As noted in Part 1, NEHR’s “Hot Rod in a Box” T-Bucket kit is designed to be a well-engineered package that offers ease of assembly for the home garage builder without any welding or drilling and which includes all the …

Continue Reading »

NEHR Speedcraft’s T-Bucket “Hot Rod in a Box” Kit, Part 1

NEHR Speedcraft’s T-Bucket “Hot Rod in a Box” Kit, Part 1

Ever get the feeling that the vast majority of T-Bucket hot rods are the result of seat-of-the-pants, trial and error, “good enough” so-called engineering by shadetree mechanics? Wonder what might happen when …

Continue Reading »

“Styline Customs Chuck Miller” Book Review

“Styline Customs  Chuck Miller” Book Review

You’ll learn how Chuck built his first T-Bucket, drove it all Summer and on the day after Thanksgiving applied his creative talents to convert it in 8 weeks into the Ridler Award winning Fire Truck at the 1968 Detroit Autorama.

Continue Reading »

Every Kid’s Dream: The Red Baron T-Bucket

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.

Continue Reading »