I’m reposting this past Don Garlits story, because after visiting the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing and interviewing Big Daddy that interview was the subject of Episode 5 of our Hooked on T-Bucket Hot Rods Podcast. Seven years ago I did a short piece on how a T-Bucket became the foundation for “Big Daddy” … Read more
Yep. Big Daddy Don Garlits first real “rail job” dragster came about after he removed the body from his 1927 T roadster, grafted on half another Model T frame, and moved his seating position behind the rear axle. And we were fortunate to get an interview with Don about how it all came about … Read more
The enthusiastic reception for the Introductory Episode of our “Hooked on T-Bucket Hot Rods” Podcast has been very gratifying. Thank you! But after people endured my droning on in that Introductory Episode it was time for a real payoff with a dynamic first interview. And, boy I think we did it! Hall of fame hot … Read more
Almost two years ago, I came to the revelation that what this world needs is a podcast about T-Buckets. Strange thing was, I’d only listened to my first podcast a couple months before. I had been doing daily walks for exercise and got tired of listening to music and wanted something more intellectually stimulating during … Read more
I’m republishing this post from four years ago because friend Timmy McMaster (Y-Block Guy) recently published a historic hot rod photo that blew my mind. Timmy said, “Local Hanford, CA man built this car in the late 50s. Sold it after a while and then it became famous in someone else hands. Picture was taken … Read more
Note: I originally posted this story last December, but for some unknown reason the images disappeared and I only got around to fixing that now. I’m reposting it for anyone who may have missed the cool photos and because I love Gary’s budget T-Bucket. To me, there’s nothing more enjoyable than learning about someone who … Read more
A frequent question in T-Bucket building is “how do you install a fiberglass body floor?” Of course, Chester Greenhalgh covers T-Bucket fiberglass body floor installation in great detail in How to Build a T-Bucket for Under $3000. However, Chester shows how to do it in the most straightforward, economic way. But some builders want to … Read more
I’m fortunate because I travel all over in my day job (yep, this website is just a part-time labor of love). Wherever it takes me, if timing and weather are in sync, I’ll stay over the weekend to take in car shows, cruises or related T-Bucket and hot rod events. I enjoy seeing the many … Read more