Thread: just another t-bucket

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Welcome to CHR! IMO you're being smart to detail your plan, asking questions before you commit $$$ to parts & pieces. Other than the spool one thing that jumped out at me is a Mustang II front end on an open T-bucket. Not that it won't work, but that IFS is going to be right out there in plain view for all to see and that will probably affect your selection. A more traditional look would be a transverse leaf & dropped axle with hairpins & panhard bar, but heck it's your baby and if IFS is what you want then more power to you. We'll be looking forward to seeing your progress once you have your plans finalized.

I thought quite a bit about the suspension and I know it'll be right out there. I know its not traditional but neither is an ecotec. I'm all about something different. I've seen some other open street rods with the same suspension and they don't look too shabby.

Originally Posted by tblazin2k5

I thought quite a bit about the suspension and I know it'll be right out there. I know its not traditional but neither is an ecotec. I'm all about something different. I've seen some other open street rods with the same suspension and they don't look too shabby.

Depends a lot on whose IFS you use. There're some nice looking units out there, and there are some that are butt ugly, meant only to be hidden out of view. BTW, I think the idea of the ecotec4 is great!!

For me the mustang II IFS is a complete no no and as for the spool in a short wheelbase car on the road you seriously need to rethink both items.

Originally Posted by tblazin2k5

I thought quite a bit about the suspension and I know it'll be right out there. I know its not traditional but neither is an ecotec. I'm all about something different. I've seen some other open street rods with the same suspension and they don't look too shabby.

I think the Ecotec is a great choice. We run a 2.0L in our roadster. We drove it to Bonneville from Pomona, over 700 miles and went over 200MPH.
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