T-Bucket Construction

Let’s get started on that T-Bucket Build

lets get started on t-bucket build
John Morehead
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Founder at TBucketPlans.com
T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods!

TBucketPlans.com originated in 2005 as a personal blog extolling the virtues of T-Buckets. In 2009 I blogged about Chester Greenhalgh, the "how to" genius who wrote the legendary, out-of-print “How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster for Under $3000”. That led to a friendship with Chester and our partnership in marketing the updated eBook version of his T-Bucket building bible. The T-Bucket fire burns stronger and stronger.
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It’s that time of year to think about hunkering down to that long dreamed of T-Bucket hot rod build. There’s nothing better to get the wrenches turning and your car coming into shape than this set of 3 StreetRod 101 “how to” DVDs that are available on our StreetRodPlans.com website: Hot Rod Frame and Chassis … Read more

Fiberglass Body Floor Installation

fiberglass body floor how to video
John Morehead
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T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods!

TBucketPlans.com originated in 2005 as a personal blog extolling the virtues of T-Buckets. In 2009 I blogged about Chester Greenhalgh, the "how to" genius who wrote the legendary, out-of-print “How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster for Under $3000”. That led to a friendship with Chester and our partnership in marketing the updated eBook version of his T-Bucket building bible. The T-Bucket fire burns stronger and stronger.
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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

How to Put a Door in a T-Bucket, T-Bucket Doors that Open, Part 3

opening T-Bucket door
Bob Hamilton
Bob Hamilton
Bob's had a love affair with hot rods ever since his first Model A roadster ride in the third grade in 1952. After 27 years as a Vocational Shop Instructor, teaching auto-mechanics, auto-body, paint, and machine shop Bob "retired" to a second life of building hot rods. To help others make their street rod dreams come true Bob shares his decades of experience in the informative and highly regarded StreetRod 101 Instructional DVD Series.
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We’ve gotten some great feedback on this little series about how to build an opening T-Bucket door. While we can’t cover everything that’s included in the T-Bucket and Model A Hot Rod Modifications 2-DVD Set, our objective is that there’s more involved than grabbing a jigsaw and cutting out the door. By having an idea … Read more

How to Put a Door in a T-Bucket, T-Bucket Doors that Open, Part 2

Opening T Bucket Doors
Bob Hamilton
Bob Hamilton
Bob's had a love affair with hot rods ever since his first Model A roadster ride in the third grade in 1952. After 27 years as a Vocational Shop Instructor, teaching auto-mechanics, auto-body, paint, and machine shop Bob "retired" to a second life of building hot rods. To help others make their street rod dreams come true Bob shares his decades of experience in the informative and highly regarded StreetRod 101 Instructional DVD Series.
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Recently, the subject of opening T Bucket doors has become a hot topic on social media. And there’s good reason for that. Maybe it’s the aging T-Bucket population. Hey, when a hot rod is that good you stick with it! Or maybe it’s as simple as making it easier for passengers to get in and … Read more

How to Put a Door in a T-Bucket, T-Bucket Doors that Open, Part 1

how to put a door in a T-Bucket
Bob Hamilton
Bob Hamilton
Bob's had a love affair with hot rods ever since his first Model A roadster ride in the third grade in 1952. After 27 years as a Vocational Shop Instructor, teaching auto-mechanics, auto-body, paint, and machine shop Bob "retired" to a second life of building hot rods. To help others make their street rod dreams come true Bob shares his decades of experience in the informative and highly regarded StreetRod 101 Instructional DVD Series.
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Ever wonder how to put a door in a T-Bucket fiberglass body? You’re not alone. I just had an interesting email from a fellow National T-Bucket Alliance member I chatted with at this year’s T-Bucket Nationals in Springfield, IL. He said, [pullquote align=”normal”]”I met with a bunch of ‘over 60’ t-bucket owners over the weekend … Read more

Vicky Modified Body for a Low-Buck Enclosed T-Bucket Chassis Hot Rod

Speedway Motors Vicky Modified Body
John Morehead
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T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods!

TBucketPlans.com originated in 2005 as a personal blog extolling the virtues of T-Buckets. In 2009 I blogged about Chester Greenhalgh, the "how to" genius who wrote the legendary, out-of-print “How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster for Under $3000”. That led to a friendship with Chester and our partnership in marketing the updated eBook version of his T-Bucket building bible. The T-Bucket fire burns stronger and stronger.
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I was leaving a car show at the end of the day a few years ago, looked up and couldn’t believe my eyes. I snatched the lens cover off my camera, hit the power button and started snapping away at a car I’d only envisioned in my mind up until that moment: a Vicky modified … Read more

Art’s T-Bucket Chassis American Austin Bantam Coupe

Art Tardiville American Austin Bantam Coupe T-Bucket Chassis
John Morehead
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T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods!

TBucketPlans.com originated in 2005 as a personal blog extolling the virtues of T-Buckets. In 2009 I blogged about Chester Greenhalgh, the "how to" genius who wrote the legendary, out-of-print “How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster for Under $3000”. That led to a friendship with Chester and our partnership in marketing the updated eBook version of his T-Bucket building bible. The T-Bucket fire burns stronger and stronger.
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The versatile T-Bucket chassis can be used with a wide variety of hot rod bodies that are not Model T based. Notable examples are the Model A as well as the diminutive Austin Bantam roadster and the American Austin Bantam Coupe. One notable example is the cool Chevy-powered American Austin Bantam Coupe built by Art … Read more

T Bucket Doors That Open, T-Bucket Roadster Project: Part 25

Fiberglass body T Bucket doors opening
John Morehead
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Founder at TBucketPlans.com
T-Bucket fanatic since 1957 when my 8 year old eyes became glued to a full page LIFE magazine photo of Norm Grabowski in the wildest hot rod I had ever seen! I later discovered the fascinating T-Buckets of TV Tommy Ivo, Marty Hollmann, Bob Johnston and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s T-Bucket inspired Outlaw. I was hooked for life on T-Bucket hot rods!

TBucketPlans.com originated in 2005 as a personal blog extolling the virtues of T-Buckets. In 2009 I blogged about Chester Greenhalgh, the "how to" genius who wrote the legendary, out-of-print “How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster for Under $3000”. That led to a friendship with Chester and our partnership in marketing the updated eBook version of his T-Bucket building bible. The T-Bucket fire burns stronger and stronger.
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T Bucket doors that open are introduced n this installment of the ’27 T roadster project. Bob Hamilton starts with the first of a multi-part “how to” covering fabricating T Bucket doors that open in a fiberglass body. This is a very meaty subject that we can only highlight in print. Bob covers opening T Bucket … Read more