It's Alive!!

[flatheadpete]

My two year T-Bucket project actually moved under it's own power today for the 1st time. Flattie ran great, troublsome clutch worked flawlessly, 5 speed seems to get the job done. Wet pavement burnout broke in the 30 in. tall bias plies. But...no brakes! Just up and down the driveway a few times. It was raining and cold so I didn't dink with it much plus the open carbs don't like the rain. I have been impatiently waiting for this day and it still needs minor work. I will re-bleed the brakes Wed. and try my hand at some real flathead burnouts in the street.

[Kustm52]

Where did you get those tall skinny wheels???? (Seen in your ohter post)

Late model spares....?

Nothing like that first drive is it? Even if only a few feet...it's enough inspiration to keep you going to the end!

Brian

[AHotRod]

It's awesume isnt it...Congradulations!
Can U post some pixs?

[flatheadpete]

I'll let the cat outta the bag. The fronts are 16" Chevy S-10 space saver spares. Ya ready for this? The rears are late model (93-03) Astro van spares!! 18 inch! The tires I got from Coker. Firestones.

[flatheadpete]

I posted a pic on my intro page from a few days ago. Also on "Who says T-buckets can't haul ass?"

[jdubbya]

If we can't get the brakes workin, I think we should install a scrub brake, or you could just throw out an anchor...lol http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[flatheadpete]

A 2x4 with a nice billet handle should do the trick!

[jdubbya]

It went down the road and stopped, bleed the brakes a bunch of times and its a go. He still has some tuning to do, but talk about someone with a raging hard-on, Pete won't be able to stand up in public for awhile.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Pete is in hot rod heaven after his first ride, and I cant blame him, its been a long time coming. Now he can take his rod out and play with it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[flatheadpete]

Thought I was toast at my 1st stop sign. A cop right across the intersection!! No tags, insurance, windshield, mufflers, the list goes on and on. It felt great to have that smokin', loud ass, rough-riding sumbitch out on the street. Thanks Joe!!

[av8]

What five-speed are you running, Pete?

[Rolf]

That must be a great feeling. First ride. Good for you. Nice solution on the wheels, we would not expect less from a tire guy, eh? What bolt patterns do they have?

Welcome to the board, by the way.

I better get back in the shop now!

[kritz]

i just got back from flathead petes house....that lil' bucket is somethin else. a new carb top, and puttin the rest of the downdraft tube on didn't hurt anything either....had a helluva ride down dort highway too, straight headers sound purdy..gotta hand it to pete, he really did a bang-up job on that bucket
the 5 speed is an s-10 trans.if i'm not mistaken....

[Hot Rod To Hell]

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If we can't get the brakes workin, I think we should install a scrub brake, or you could just throw out an anchor...lol


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if he throws out that anchor what's he gonna use for a motor??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Congrat's on the creation Pete!