Before and After

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BEFORE...




...AFTER

Everything you want to know...

Heck, all you really need to know is that it's got about 326 HP. Oh, and the wheelie bar isn't included :-)

February 25th - It's a Wrap :-D

Photos by Dave F. and Greg B., video by Steve P.

Finito! Somehow we knew, deep down, that we'd finish before the raffle at the upcoming Detroit AutoRama. Heck, they always finish on time building cars in Overhaulin' and bikes in Orange County Chopper.

The T-Bucket didn't get built without a struggle. What you never see on those T.V. shows is all the behind-the-scenes scrambling to get things done, and done on time. Coping with last minute problems, like brake switch fitment. Breaking stuff like the speedo glass, locating and ordering a new one, only to find out the replacement speedo was too big for the dash. Scavenging junkyards trying to find hard-to-find steering assembly parts. Scratching heads to come up ways to coax parts from different manufacturers to work together.

Memories of late nights. A few early mornings. Mike's UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) going down, with the server, when we inadvertently plugged the coffee pot into it. (So much for "uninterruptable", eh.)

The T.V. shows may have Hollywood backing them, but we have God. I figure He chuckled. Then He answered our prayers. Schedules were adjusted, people showed up, parts were found. Looking back, it's all too coincidental to be a coincidence.

The photos offer a glimpse, but not the essence of the project. Celebrate with us...

February 18th - Burning the Midnight Oil

Photos by Dave F.
Multiple choice:
a. Hi-jack.
b. Tease and blow dry.
c. Heat thermostat, test fan.
d. Best not to ask ;-)

Dave S. routs brake lines.

John R. troubleshooting the pesky wiring harness.

Thanks to Dave S. the speedo now fits!

Notice the oil pressure gauge and horn are hooked up.

Steve L. fabricates a mounting bracket for the water temp gauge.

Showing off Mark V's fabricated brackets for the dual horns!

Showing off Toan's custom fuel pump lines!

Mark V. and Steve L. ponder the electrical schematic while Mac works on the trans.

Showing off the brake pedal / master cylinder assembly -- tight fit, creative mounting.

The mechanical brake light switch had "fitment issues" so we replaced it with a fluid pressure activated switch - nice plumbing!

Bleeding the brake lines - always a thankless task.

February 4th - "It's Alive!"

Photos by Dave F.


Tonight's the night. We've been waiting a long time -- it's time to fire up the bucket ...

Got battery? Cables? Check!

Got distributor, coil, plug wires and plugs? Check!

Got that 1-wire alternator hooked up? Check!

Rick's gonna crank it up...

Get your volume off mute. Turn it up.

Turn it up some more. Now click the arrow below.

If it sounds like this, can you imagine how fast it's gonna go:)

Wow, that was sweet!