new guy with a question

Hi, I'm Brad Jones. This is a great site you guys have here.
I have a 27 t bucket body and I want to build a frame for it. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the dimensions to build a frame from scratch?
Thank you in advance.
Brad

Welcome to CHR, Brad. The T-Pail guys will be along shortly to help you out with the frame specs.

Welcome! There are plenty of t-bucket guys here to help you, several of them are building them as we speak.

Contact these folks, they have a set of plans, and can supply any specialized components.

http://www.californiacustomroadsters.com/

Thanks Bob. One more question for you (OK 2! Should I be askin this in another forum) I have been reading some of the posts about front axles. Is there a difference between using a new drop axle rather than one from say a 37 ford or a 63 econoline as far as the way they work? OK, one more. I have also read about guys using motorcycle shocks and springs as coilovers. Will this work????
Thanks, Brad Jones

The motorcycle stuff isn't built for the weight of the T.

There are two axles from the '37 Ford, an I beam and a tube (V8 60 cars). Either one would mount with a transverse spring as will the aftermarket dropped axles. The biggest difference would be that the stock axle will make the front end sit higher unless you compensate with a raised, suicide front spring mount or a Z'd frame. Also the dropped axle will require modifying the steering arms.

The Econoline axle is made for two semi elliptic springs rather than the transverse spring. You could probably make a Rube Goldberg setup to hang it, but why?

why build a frame? you can buy one from Speedway in Lincoln,NE or MAS in St Paul,MN really cheap, they have everything you need.
good luck with your project.