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Originally Posted by techinspector1

A friend of mine is 6'-4" and built himself a T. He looked like Herman Munster sitting in that thing, head way above the windshield and knees in his chin.

lol, Speaking of Herman Munster, and bucket T's... why waste money on a fiberglass body when you could just cut right to the chase and go with stainless steel! That's what my Dad said about my T...





Then beef up the front suspension and use a tombstone radiator!!!

Hey Braundc............haven't heard much from you lately. How is the bucket coming?



Don

You know freak, there is an alternative you might consider. Matter of fact, I think it's how I'm gonna do my next one. Start with a small pickup cab and cut the top off, leaving the windshield in place. You already have operational doors, a steel floor and firewall.

Originally Posted by techinspector1

You know freak, there is an alternative you might consider. Matter of fact, I think it's how I'm gonna do my next one. Start with a small pickup cab and cut the top off, leaving the windshield in place. You already have operational doors, a steel floor and firewall.

I have been in contact(email) with TP about their new 27 King T, I think it would have a little more room than the 23. I appreciate the response about the truck cab. My workspace and talent are only big enough right now to try a kit car. But in the future...one can only wonder.......


SM

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Hey Braundc............haven't heard much from you lately. How is the bucket coming?



Don

hey Don, you know how it goes... it's gonna cost more than I thought, and it is going to take longer than I thought. 2 most important facts I learned here instantly...

Originally Posted by 23freak

I have been in contact(email) with TP about their new 27 King T, I think it would have a little more room than the 23. I appreciate the response about the truck cab. My workspace and talent are only big enough right now to try a kit car. But in the future...one can only wonder.......


SM

good luck freak. looks like a new screen name is in order! "27freak" perhaps??? good luck on whatever you decide sir.

It looks like this digressed a bit, but I guess I can add my 2 cents worth.

I built a TP '23 in 1986, sold it in 2000. Generally was very happy with Micky his staff and his daughters as far as parts and help.

The body was mediocre and did require a lot of straightening, and never did make it completely smooth but it was still nice in Ford Electric Current Red.

The frame was well made with only a couple of minor complaints and one BIG one.

The Watts linkage is about useless - a panhard bar would be better

It will not accept a SB Ford without moving it ~4 inches forward so the back of the engine clears the firewall. This in turn moves the radiator forward. The actual "look" is better as it balances the distance in back of the engine with the front. Comments were "why is this one different than that one and it's the same car"

BAD - The slip joint to the steering box. They split in half !!!!! I am aware of three that have gone bad and Mickey is well aware of the problem. Engineer a u-joint into the steering and it will last forever.

Comments from anyone - as it looks like I might be a hijacker, but.....

Not a "hijacker". Just the kind of info I am looking for. Thanks!


SM