Projects Traditional style T bucket? Or RPU?

I am wanting to build traditional style hotrod t bucket Not the 70s hiboy big rear tire look of most . O want to channel it down a bit and possibly make it an Rpu. Anyone built one like this need some pics for inspiration!!!

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The Peter Beater I built years back. 1/2 ton of fun!

 

I've built several of these. One under construction. It's in Ohio now with Coronet on here.

 

This is a roadster of course but do this with yours as a RPU and be my hero?

 

A couple of my favorites...

 

This one has an early 60's fiberglass bucket, and a cut down 1930 steel bed. Battery is in cooler in the bed.






Test run with no windshield or interior:

 

That is perfect! How long is the bed?

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Why not do something really cool and build a T bucket style RPU. This is Arnold Avila's '29 from the 60's. Go out of the box and start with a Model A.

 

Not sure off the top of my head, I would have to go measure it. Here is a side shot for proportion. Lots more photos in my albums section.

 

Can't beat the Ivo/ Grabowski "T" look, early lakes is great too!

 

Here is another shot for proportion:

 

REALLY nice! That big flake paint is over the top! Who's headers did you use?

 

pickup beds are useful for hauling ass

 

Some more inspiration from my files . . .

 

As impractical as the T roadster might seem,
as far as carrying passengers or loads beyond yourself and a bag of groceries goes,
I really like them.
They are what you get when you boil down a hot rod to include just the absolute basics,
an engine, four wheels and a place to sit.

 

starting some visualization for mock up

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I never cease to be amazed at how strong the T contingent is on here. They are not particularly well liked around here but I building another one 'cause I miss the last one so bad. Chance to fix all the stuff I screwed up last time. There are so many really cool ones out there right now and to be truthful, one of the last of the affordable cars to build.

 

I totally agree. They don't seem to get the respect of later roadster body styles but they are a great, economical car to build and fun to drive. It's great when someone avoids the Kookie Kar style and builds a low, lean and mean version like the black one in Joeyesman's post. At shows, I'm always drawn to T buckets. I'd love to build one with a steel body.

 

The pre fad Ts are timeless

 

The lack of knowledge is what keeps a lot of guys from liking T Buckets. Usually, they're seeing the "Fad T" style and they think that's what they all look like. Or, they're a bigger person and couldn't fit in one, so they just hate. A T Bucket built using or based on the styling ques of the 50's and early 60's can be a lot of fun. Just keep all the add-on crap that goes with a "Fad T" off and you can have a nice style build.

If a person puts a little thought into seating, they can be comfortable, too. A RPU style build probably isn't built to haul much, but they look nice and it's a very cool body style.

 

My dad just bought this about 4 months ago. Such a blast to drive.

 

Traditional.....I'm not sure if mine will qualify, but I submit........

 

To me, this is what hot rodding is all about. I love it

 

This is my all time favorite, it has style... I'd build one very similar to it today

 

To me the proportion on the black RPU in catus1 post #5 is just about perfect. I was considering building another T using that car as a possible vision until I distracted myself with finally doing some "finishing" my T pictured in post #23, and then buying a '31 coupe.

I wanted to include a top on the second T build if I ever do one, with chopped windshield posts, not a full height windshield and those support rods. Not exactly a "weatherproof", year-round car, but it would have offered a bit of wind and weather protection and comfort that my first T was completely missing. I have always wanted a turtledeck on the back of a '23 for at least some tiny bit of space for things needed for an overnight trip, but seeing a couple photos in this thread with maybe 24'" to 36" long PU beds would have me considering that approach too.

I already have a 2.5L Chevy 4 cylinder with a T5 transmission, a 54" wide S10 rearend, and a 4" drop tube axle with spindles waiting in the wings......

Lynn

 

gotta love em !!!

 

Heres a 1926 rpu with full size bed i put on a A chassis running the banger motor..working the bugs out still ...i still gotta take it back apart this winter for finish bodywork and paint..

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Glad to see this thread back up.

Here's a couple more pictures for inspiration

 

Here's mine, if I did it again it would have a usable bed and working doors, wheelbase is something you have to consider when adding the bed too.