Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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Today I worked on the steering setup on the T. I decided to use the reversed Corvair box I was saving for my other T bucket, but to mount it in the traditional position in front of the firewall, rather than through the floor like most T buckets have them. It took me two sets of mounts to get the angle right, but I think I finally hit it. I plan to order the steering shaft, u joint, and drag link from Speedway this week, so pretty soon the car will not only roll around, but it will steer too.


I was a little disappointed this week to find out the stick transmission setup I wanted to use just is not going to work. I put a boat seat down in the cockpit and tried out the fit for the first time, and came to the realization there is just no room for 3 pedals and my feet. It would be a very awkward driving position, and maybe not too safe either, so I scrapped the idea and am going to install a turbo 350 like everybody else in the world. I guess there is a reason this is the way most people go. I am not sure if I will do the junkyard route, and look for one that seems to be good, or if I will just win another one on Ebay from Jackson Racing. I've bought two transmissions from them so far, and have been very pleased, so I may go that route.

Finally, I started mocking up the headlight assembly I want to use. I like using a Model A or '32 headlight bar on my rods, and modifying it to mount to the frame horns. This setup is much more stable than the usual aluminum mounts, and looks pretty traditional also. I am not sure if I will use the '27 Chevy headlights I am using in the pictures below, but I do kind of like the large size of them. I think they will fit the look I am seeking with the rest of the car. I will mount them slightly higher than in the picture, but at least this will kind of show what the finished product will look like.

I actually got a lot of work done on the car this week while the forum was down, but man did I miss it. Really glad it is back up and running.


Don