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My bucket finally ready for the road

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Probesport, Apr 15, 2009.

  1. It's not 100% done (nor will it probably ever be) but its finally ready for the road. Her e a few driveway shots before a buddy and I spent the entire afternoon driving around just enjoying the semi-nice weather today.

    I bought this in January:

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    and today we got to drive it as it stands now:

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  2. chopo
    Joined: Feb 20, 2006
    Posts: 1,265

    chopo
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    Looked better the other way :eek::eek:







    just kiddin :D LOOKS KICK ASS!!! are they ever done?
     
  3. studematt
    Joined: Feb 12, 2008
    Posts: 433

    studematt
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    Nice transformation.
     
  4. harleybraydin
    Joined: Feb 26, 2008
    Posts: 74

    harleybraydin
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    from Roscoe IL


  5. model-a-fan
    Joined: Oct 4, 2008
    Posts: 842

    model-a-fan
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    from Kentucky

    Looks like a different car. Great job.
     
  6. Looking good! Love the dash.
     
  7. 57JoeFoMoPar
    Joined: Sep 14, 2004
    Posts: 6,149

    57JoeFoMoPar
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    Huge improvement. Car looks great man, hope you have some fun with it!
     
  8. zman
    Joined: Apr 2, 2001
    Posts: 16,730

    zman
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    from Garner, NC

    Looks better but I'm not feeling the header wrap....
     
  9. To Tall
    Joined: Jan 14, 2009
    Posts: 222

    To Tall
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    Nice job , if a car has the headers wrapped it must be fast. I like it:D
     
  10. Ruiner
    Joined: May 17, 2004
    Posts: 4,141

    Ruiner
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    The same size tires front and rear look strange, the header wrap looks fine though...I still kinda dig the original version of the car, but I'm sick like that...put some skinnier tires up front and it should look killer...
     
  11. nice transformation. very cool.
     
  12. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 5,126

    dana barlow
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    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

    Hate me if ya like,but I liked it better shiny and tires it had.
    Dose look good with aircleaner you added,and nice dash job too,yet we all do it are way,that's the fun.:cool:
     
  13. BLUDICE
    Joined: Jun 23, 2006
    Posts: 1,512

    BLUDICE
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    Man - you did good!!
     
  14. floored
    Joined: Apr 11, 2007
    Posts: 470

    floored
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    Well done. Thankyou for one less tasteless T on the road, 200k to go.
     
  15. You might think about shortening the steering column...kinda up in the air. Smaller front tires will make a big difference in the look and balance.
     
  16. dynaflash
    Joined: Apr 1, 2008
    Posts: 506

    dynaflash
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    from South

    I believe the dash is a Straight Eight Buick valve cover. COOOOOOOOOOOL
     
  17. VERY COOL. I've always had a soft spot for T's. This will be remembered as one of my favs. Not a big fan of the header either but like you sain it's not done but at least it's heading down the road!! Todd
     
  18. To Tall
    Joined: Jan 14, 2009
    Posts: 222

    To Tall
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    Are you f##KING Kidding me this guy took some old nasty p.o,s model T and turned it into a very respectable car that looks really cool
    P.S its guys like you that give south Florida roders a bad name maybe he will give you a deal on the old top and wheels you can put them on your Honda:eek:
     
  19. madmak95
    Joined: May 12, 2005
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    looks good....
     
  20. 55X150
    Joined: Apr 20, 2008
    Posts: 66

    55X150
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    Nice job!! I like the tires and header wrap.
     
  21. paintcan54
    Joined: Oct 27, 2007
    Posts: 1,101

    paintcan54
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    I like your style, I'm a bucket fan, got one myself, drive it and enjoy it, it don't get any better then ride'n in a bucket.
     
  22. Copy Cop
    Joined: Apr 12, 2008
    Posts: 100

    Copy Cop
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    looks bitchen, i dig that a lot
     
  23. You could though, it's nice & cool ;)

    I will eventually do lakes I think, still unsure at this point which way any of its going.

    The tires up front a a size smaller and narrower, the wide angle pics make them look closer in size than they really are, however the back will gbe cheaters one day.

    The whole steering column needs to go, not really a fan of it that is on teh short list of things to do in the future.

    Yes it is, off my my old '52 Buick 320.

    Everyone else, thanks for the great compliments, much appreciated.
     
  24. DRUGASM
    Joined: Dec 16, 2008
    Posts: 2,817

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    i would tend to agree with the fellas that said a skinnier front tire/wheel combo. it might look good with just a painted steel wheel and a black walled bias ply up front...kinda an old dragster look. that would be cheaper than trying to find a set of supremes too. plus if you do that....then you have an extra set for burnouts.

    lookin good.
     
  25. nice job...in the process of doin a similar transformation myself
     
  26. Chris Cissel
    Joined: Mar 20, 2009
    Posts: 327

    Chris Cissel
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    from Fresno Ca

    Huge improvement!!!!
     
  27. Keep
    Joined: May 10, 2008
    Posts: 662

    Keep
    Member

    Nice car, looks a lot like where I am headed with mine!
     
  28. WOW! What a save!!! It's true...you CAN make a T-bucket look cool! I love the new look. Chrome or even black lake-pipes would make it look a little more period correct.
     
  29. Irish Dan
    Joined: Jan 19, 2006
    Posts: 1,231

    Irish Dan
    Member

    What an improvement!!!!!! The new look is awesome! It slays me the way so many folks bad rap the T Buckets!....Your's is living proof that they can be downright cool!!!!
     

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