Thread: '23 T bucket frame dimentions

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Here is some other info for you Z, but you'll enjoy reading Don's build-up from the git-go....
http://www.nationaltbucketalliance.c.../techindex.asp

Ok, measured it for you. The front crossmember width is 24 inches, and the rear is 30 inches. If you are going to build your own frame, I have a suggestion for you. The 2 and 7/8 inch diameter tubing you need for the front crossmember is hard to find. Total Performance sells a 23 3/4 inch piece of it for $ 25.00 already cut perfectly for the front crossmember. You can get it with their perch too, if you want. Some people use 3 inch water pipe, DON"T DO IT. It is not made for these kinds of stresses, you want DOM tubing, and that is what Total Performance has.

Tech's suggestion about the National T Bucket Alliance is a very good one. Lots of info there.

Good luck.

Don

Don,

The frame gradally widents towards the back?
Could the frame just be 24" all the way back? or 30" all the way up?

I wan't to use a '60's 223, pref. with a 4 speed.

Thank you,
Zachariah

When I requested a technical drawing I was given this link
http://www.wescottsauto.com/site2003C/frame_specs.html

Originally Posted by oddcarout

Don,

The frame gradally widents towards the back?
Could the frame just be 24" all the way back? or 30" all the way up?

I wan't to use a '60's 223, pref. with a 4 speed.

Thank you,
Zachariah

You could, but it looks so much better tapered. Otherwise you have to make it wider in the front so it meets the firewall correctly, and that just doesn't look right IMO. The vast majority are tapered.

Don

Here, I borrowed this picture from Anchorboy46's gallery. It shows a very typical T bucket frame, especially the taper. The taper also gives you more room in the cockpit for transmission, etc.


Don