Thread: weird t bucket project
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11-22-2004 06:20 PM #1
weird t bucket project
hi from the far north.
i am in the process of building a different t bucket have 2 original front section doors rear panel etc off a 4 door touring . i am going to widen one of them approx 1 ft and stretch it some( i want a little room and i want the unit fairly low as i can manage . i have already a front clip from a rear steering box nova and am going to also use the rear suspension from the same. i have a 455 olds engine and th 400 to power it.
this will not be a show car but will be a runner and is being built for some off pavement dirt road blasting.
i have never built a frame but have a frame welder. what should i be using for frame steel as what i have seen for pre made frame seems pretty light . i was thinking 2 x 4 heavy wall any thoughts from anyone on the whole monster
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11-22-2004 07:42 PM #2
Re: weird t bucket project
Originally posted by canadianal
i have never built a frame but have a frame welder. what should i be using for frame steel as what i have seen for pre made frame seems pretty light . i was thinking 2 x 4 heavy wall any thoughts from anyone on the whole monster
How do you plan to build the chassis? If you are going to build it with a cage. (I would if your going to go off road). With a cage you don't need real heavy rails although if saving weight isn't a concern it can't hurt. Is this going to be an all out off road vehicle or what exactly are your plans?"PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
"LIVE" your life like you could die tomorrow.
John 3:16
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11-22-2004 08:09 PM #3
thanks for the welcome
when i say off road i mean backroads and graded trails . here i can drive from where i live to my parents farm 180 miles away and not even hit pavement if i want . i am looking at a 4 point rollover protection which would also reinforce the rear kickup of the frame. i read my 1st message and see that i need to proof read better i dont have a frame welder i have a arc stick welder . i know weight starts to be a factor with my design idea,pretty it wont be . i am looking at building a homemade flip up turtle deck and have a old alumimum beer keg for a fuel tank. which i will inegrate into the rear deck
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11-22-2004 08:22 PM #4
Sounds like fun drivin' windin' dirt and gravel roads. Did that allot as a kid. Keep us posted on your progress, Post some pics. if you can."PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
"LIVE" your life like you could die tomorrow.
John 3:16
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11-22-2004 11:26 PM #5
How bout a snow bucket ?Objects in the mirror are losing
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11-23-2004 08:46 AM #6
you know a v8 snowmobile has crossed my mind , but its getting more bizzare as i look at this pic
thanks!
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11-23-2004 09:31 AM #7
Now THAT'S Dedication!
Originally posted by viking
How bout a snow bucket ?You miss 100% of the shots you never take
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11-23-2004 01:11 PM #8
Re: Now THAT'S Dedication!
Originally posted by Jerilynne1965
Where'd you get that pic Viking? Is that you?Objects in the mirror are losing
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