The FREE T Bucket plans
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==Axle centering devices== | ==Axle centering devices== | ||
| − | ===Panhard bar=== | + | ===Panhard bar===If you use coils on the rear you will need a panard bar from the frame rail to the oposite side to the rear axle. the longer the better and should be as close to level as possible. |
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| + | ===Watts Link===there is usually not enough room for a watts linckage in a T bucket. | ||
==Engine/transmission crossmembers== | ==Engine/transmission crossmembers== | ||
The engine is an active part of the T bucket frame though a "universal" tubular cross member is usually used with the correct rubber mounts for the engine to the tubular member. The transmission mount can be either a "universal" tubular cross member as well or a built up, custom made piece. The transmission is bolted to the cross member via a rubber mount similar to the engine. Use of solidly bolted engine-transmission components is discouraged for a street driven car as the vibrations will tend to loosen fasteners and be physically uncomfortable on longer rides. | The engine is an active part of the T bucket frame though a "universal" tubular cross member is usually used with the correct rubber mounts for the engine to the tubular member. The transmission mount can be either a "universal" tubular cross member as well or a built up, custom made piece. The transmission is bolted to the cross member via a rubber mount similar to the engine. Use of solidly bolted engine-transmission components is discouraged for a street driven car as the vibrations will tend to loosen fasteners and be physically uncomfortable on longer rides. | ||
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You may want to run a stringer of wood just inside the lower rocker panel where the body drops over the frame as a stiffener. | You may want to run a stringer of wood just inside the lower rocker panel where the body drops over the frame as a stiffener. | ||
| − | ==Hinge fabrication== | + | ==Hinge fabrication== Original T door hinges work best if you can find a set at a swap meet. |
| − | ==Latch installation== | + | ==Latch installation== T bodies are not that strong and the doors should not be slammed. hold the handle in the open position when closing the door, then a gentle push and release the handle. |
==Seating== | ==Seating== | ||
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