While it looks like a Model T Lakes Modified roadster of the late 1940s, this third T roadster creation of Californian Jim Reid is the result of a seven year build that hit the streets in 2008. But first some background on Jim and his love of hot Model T roadsters. Jim has been a … Read more
I spotted this 1915 T Bucket at the San Diego Prowlers 68th Picnic and Ol’ Timer’s Reunion and it made my day. Ted Hazelwood’s 1915 T Bucket First off, it’s rare to see a T-Bucket today without front brakes. That was THE look in the 1960s, but after the magazines started commenting about what a … Read more
Our latest installment in the Bob Hamilton ’27 T roadster build series covers how to install front shock mounts and shocks. This is just a peak into the kind of how-to information Bob shows in the informative StreetRod 101 DVD Library. The big difference is that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then … Read more
The T Bucket Alliance Nationals July 8-11, 2015, in Green Bay, WI will feature T-Buckets of every variety, from expensive and exotic to budget friendly and a blast to drive. The latter describes Todd Mullins’ “Kletus” to a T. Todd’s T is one more reason to attend the T Bucket Alliance Nationals. Todd will be … Read more
In today’s installment in our continuing series, StreetRod 101 DVD guru Bob Hamilton handles the front wishbone installation on the 1927 T-Bucket Roadster Project. Front Wishbone Installation “The wishbone brackets were made from ½ x 3 inch cold rolled steel with a 5/8ths hole drilled and chamfered for the mounting bolt. I build a little … Read more
I just returned from watching the MAVTV 500 (yeah, I never heard of MAVTV, either) Indy Car race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA and it was one of the most fun and exciting races of any kind that I’ve seen in quite a few years. Some of the drivers weren’t crazy about it, … Read more
In this installment, Bob Hamilton covers not only the split wishbone bung welding but also shows how to use a clever home-built jig to ensure you properly align the urethane bushing that will connect to the split wishbone frame brackets and is screwed into the wishbone bung. Just another example of some of the time-and … Read more
The schedule for the National T-Bucket Alliance 2015 T-Bucket Nationals in Green Bay, Wisconsin continues to evolve in order to pack as much fun as possible into the event. If you have been following along with our Nationals announcement and the latest reminder you’ll want to check out the latest schedule update below. And if … Read more