T time...

[pappabear1973]

Ok. As I prepare myself for both a scale and a full size t bucket build, I am gathering ideas. I already have my main concept down for it. But looking for some more let's say traditional inspiration. I would love to see your late fifties and sixties style t bucket build if you don't mind sharing. This may help me with engine and tranny choices, as well as more importantly tire wheel combos. Thanks

[Daddyfink]

Switchers T-Bucket, AMT Part Pack Frame and wheels and misc. parts from the stash.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Obviously not my own build, but my preference for T-bucket based rods has always been for the more track-roadster look and proportion, which tends to handle a lot better than the Kookie-Kar style.

[Jantrix]

Recommend checking out another forum that specializes in traditional hot rods.

Traditional Rods and Kustoms in Scale or TRAK for short. Be warned though if anything about your model is not perfectly traditional, you will get an earful from the mods. So to speak.

[pappabear1973]

Yes, I do sometimes like the low sleek look. But I may lean towards the kookie style for my build. That purple one looks nice. Yes the black is sick nice. I should clarify that my car and build will lean heavily on the show rod style, but I want a traditional flavor to that...... yes I know some people think the two do not co-exist. While others think they do. I have seen several from the early sixties. So I lean towards the idea that it is possible . Thanks... I'm still open to seeing all styles of traditional (and show) from that time period. They are inspirational. Thanks

[pappabear1973]

Yes I think I am still a member there. My body style I know would not be accepted there. So I won't push my luck. Did once years ago and it was a long road to recovery there and with Bob. I wish to stay in decent standings there. Thanks

[pappabear1973]

Ok. Note that I have a tad bit more time. From my understanding, the show rods from the early sixties led into the trend of the fad t in the seventies. I also understand that many have strong feelings on where it begins and ends and there has been lots of controversy over it. I want to make it clear, I'm not here for a debate. Just ideas. I know some well think my idea leans toward the fad style. Perhaps it does. My rendering would probably also suggest that. I was aiming for the more traditional toasted on the running gear in my mind, but not shown on paper. For those who have not seen my t thread, I will share my rendering here. Please, no debates. Just pictures, and ideas. I know several of the good old customized of the day started making more radical builds in the early to mid sixties and styles changed very quickly then. What became in yesterday was outside today only to be changed tomorrow. Lol. Such great things came out of the sixties. That's why I wish to do this build. Like a tribute to that era. Thanks.

[pappabear1973]

Sorry here it is.

Edited November 19, 2013 by pappabear1973

[FASTBACK340]

This is one of my favorites. As a note of distinction, Gregg did a feature on this T bucket in the final issue of Plastic Fanatic way-back when.....

Monogram Boomer Bucket converted to right hand drive, stuffed in a Jaguar 4.2 litre six fully detailed, and did up a nice chassis. Wheels & rims are Replicas & Miniatures. Paint is some True Match yellow, w/white interior.

[Bernard Kron]

I've only ever done one streetable T-Bucket and it's the ex-Monogram "Boomer T", largely out of the box but with back-dated rolling stock. I agree with Bill, the sweetest T-Buckets are the old school lo-boys which are virtually never modeled in scale. I have one on my to-do list but, who knows when I'll get to it. I did do a '27 T lo-boy a couple of years ago but I assume that's not relevant to your request. Anyway here's my T-Bucket:

[pappabear1973]

That is another fine example. Thank you.what did you use for your grill. Looks like some sort of brass screen? Nice touch.just like I like the rear tires of the purple one. Thanks

[pappabear1973]

I like that red one. Nice stance on it. Also, thanks for sharing a butt shot on it. You seldom see butt shots of t buckets. Thanks.did those tires come out of the monogram 29 model a truck kit? I like those also. Thanks

[Bernard Kron]

Thanx! Yes the wheels and tires came from the Revell/Monogram '29 Ford RPU with chrome center spiders from Modelhaus.

Edited November 19, 2013 by Bernard Kron

[ToyLvr]

My take on the subject....

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78616&hl=

[zenrat]

[pappabear1973]

Zenrat, what color did you use. That it's a terrific color for my project. Nice concepts on both of those last two.Thanks

[rmvw guy]

I have a couple older builds pretty much box stock of the AMT version. I have always been inspired by the Monogram Big T and am currently working on one. I also love the Norm Garbowski T and Tommy Ivo's, very traditional.

[pappabear1973]

I love that second one. Both very nice. Thanks

[FASTBACK340]

That is another fine example. Thank you.what did you use for your grill. Looks like some sort of brass screen? Nice touch.just like I like the rear tires of the purple one. Thanks

Don't know if you were referring to my yellow T-bucket, but it has a fine mesh screen in the radiator shell. I don't remember where I got it though.....

[pappabear1973]

Yes I was. Thank you.

[RatRod]

I've always like the 1964 Monogram "Little T"....

[Bernard Kron]

I've always like the 1964 Monogram "Little T"....

Oh, if only Revellogram could find a way to restore the subsequent variants (i.e. the Boomer T, etc.) to its former glory. Great build John - I can't recall if yours is a recreation or an original release, but a fine result indeed in either case! I now some of the 1/24th parts can be found in other kits but the wheels and tires, and the headers, I believe, are long gone...

Edited November 26, 2013 by Bernard Kron

[John Teresi]

Hello……I built this replica ………for my friend Kurt Wilson…….he owns the real 1:1 T``Bucket…….it is a 1/8 scale.

[pappabear1973]

Nice examples. That little t is done absolutely beautifly. I love the wheel combo on there. Almost perfect set.

[pappabear1973]

For that 1/8 replica, what did you use to paint the radiator shell with. That looks nice.thanks