Handmade T Bucket

[scotty60]

Started this project at the beginning of july, heres my progress so far.Hope you like.
Scotty

[Ferrari TR]

Great metalwork. How big is that thing?
Those look like RC or slotcar foams but i can't tell which.

[quadzero]

Very interesting project, could you add some information on materials and the process you go thru to make all your parts? Looking forward to an update.

[scotty60]

Firstly the model is 330mm long 220mm wide and yes they are rc wheels. To start with i was a spraypainter/pealbeater for 25 years so it helps with making the model. I had previously made a couple of rods out of timber one that is still wip is my black 32 ford most of it done just need to save $400 bucks for the chrome paint to paint the motor and rims to finish it. The other projects ive still got to finish are a couple of custom choppers im building out of metal.
All the parts used for the rod have been out of scrap i have, all the sheet metal was old computer cases i was going to throw out,the engine block is steel tube 20x20 30x20,the front rails 40x10 cut down to 10x10. I used 10mm rod for the rear axle and 8mm for the front, the radiator grill is crimesafe sercurity mesh. The disc and the ford logo i drew up in cad program and cut them out on waterjet at work.Once i finished fabing the rod i will take to work and sandblast the whole thing before putting a 2 pack etch primer on it.Hope this fills in the gaps a bit if not dont hesitate to ask.

Cheers

Scotty

[scotty60]

just a update got the headlights done and mounted , the dash board done and a dizzy made and mounted in front of engine.

[endac]

Its great to see some fabrication work like this, looks really good

[brady_381need72c10]

aaawwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

[scotty60]

Thanks for the comments guys

[rollin80s]

looking awesome bro. can't wait for some more.

[scotty60]

Been busy at work last couple weeks,so havent had time to do much. On sunday i did abit of detail work on motor. Also fitted brass hubcaps and started replacing all chrome screws with brass ones. In another week ill be taking it to a hot rod show to see what sort of response i get from the rodders themself.

[scotty60]

Got the rear brake line bent up and mounted and the rest of the spark plug leads done, then today i got the pedals made out of brass and fixed.

[scotty60]

Ok got the models stripped down for finally grinding and preping. Took parts to work and got them sandblasted on friday and applied the epoxy primer today in a spraybooth i built to keep the overspray down in the shed.

[scotty60]

Started sculpturing the body and parts. Over the last couple weeks while the etchs been drying ive been playing in cad program with a few designs so heres a few pics.

[klutz_100]

This is an awesome projects you have going here

Is there any chance you can be persuaded to post full-size photos rather than those irksome thumbnails?