Features **Model T buckets/RPU's/Roadster/Tourings official photo thread**

Gettin' there.

 

I got my axle drilled up the other day....Small victories!

 

who drilled it?

 

Looks great,I always loved a drilled axle. Holes say racey,lite,an worked on with speed in mind,so I like putting holes in lots of places,it was only time spent mostly an could also show some engineering if done right. When I drilled my first axle as some extra added detail for my hotrod,I did it in my highschool shop class in 1960. It took all week of class's an two big drill bits,I broke one drill off when my helper slipped grip. Shop teacher Mr. Stuwert didn't mind,I was working on something he thought was much better then a cannon or club etc.

 

Me, of course! I have some clean up to do.

 

Is this car what later became Barris' "Twister T"? It bears an uncanny resemblance....

 

Yes, I think so, the tailights are as ugly, and the rear fender fits JUST AS BAD......

and those Bicycle handle bar headrest crap !!! stop !!!

stop slicing cheese....... Make America grate again.......

 

Now THATS "traditional"!

 

'cant say that he didn't do this one, (it does look like it might be the same car)
but I can say I think "Barris" screwed up just about every finished car he ever touched,
I like the earlier (red) version much better

 

And some that were not finished, but sometimes.............

 

No new posts since Oct '16? You guys sleeping at the switch?

 

Oldie , but goodie.

 

^^^^That's cool. I don't think I've ever seen a springer front end used in the rear of a t-bucket.

 

HERE A 1965-TO MID 66 BUILT T WE JUST PULLED FROM A OLD SERVICE STATION AFTER 40+ YEARS AND RESEARCHING ITS HISTORY.. THE TOP PIC IS NOW, BOTTOM WAS A 70S ROD POWER MAGAZINE LAYOUT.. I HAVE A THREAD GOING ON IT IF ANYONE REMEMBERS AND KNOWS THE CAR... ALSO IN LATE 60S ISCA VIDEO...

 

thanks for bringing this one back up!
'just scrolled through all 37 pages, saved a bunch of pictures to my hard drive for reference
'cause I just picked up this '23 Touring body
it'll be a bucket, probably with short pickup bed
unless a turtle deck appears first



Edit:
Leaned together junk..

 

That is awesome!!

 

Good to see this thread up again.
My RPU at its 1st show since its rebuild, which is the same show I took it to two years ago when I 1st got it going. JW

 

Come on you slackers, keep this thread alive!

 

Keep this thread going.

 

Edited my touring post above to include a snapshot of some leaned together junk.

It's apart now to make room for a customer's car but I have been forming a plan.
I have been studying a few specific cars, the plan will involve a careful combination of ideas inspired by some of these 3 (and a few select others)..

 

Paul, I know I have said it before but I have to reiterate.

You and I are of the same mind when it comes to T's. With those cars as inspiration and you're talent with knowing what looks good when "leaning junk together" I'm sure you'll knock this one out of the park (again).

For those not in the know, when Paul starts a build thread ya best be watching.

 

Okay, I will post some from the 60's car show photos from carnut. Not the best quality of photos, but some cool stuff.

 

Check out the top on this one!

 

My RPU long before I got it less motor, g box and wheels. JW

 

Not sure but the green T with 13 on the side looks like one called the Grasshopper and was in Hot Rod in the late 50's early 60's

 

couple more,
these may have already been posted but,
if so, here they are again..

 

Wow, that last one is so right!

 

Better give'r a bump.

Crazy to think I started this thread 8.5 years ago.