Any way to make this car look cool??

[crazyfireman]

I have ended up with this 27 t bucket, any way to make this thing look cool? I am thinking 20s and 18s and Mercedes Silver paint and ?????

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/hotrod20120030-1.jpg

[killer69]

that would be a good start, put those wheels on your 78 Chevy p/u! maybe get a shorter wind screen and lay it back???? lower the back 8"

[crazyfireman]

I am definately going to chop the windshield and lay it back, and lower the car as much as possible..

[vp23271]

Maybe change the rims and tires over to steel wheels with white walls. Try Wheel Vintiques and check their smoothy or gennie center caps. Not too expensive either.
http://wheelvintiques.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page13.html

Laying the windshield back as mentioned above will change the attitude and will look so much better imo. Speedway Motors will have all kind of goodies for you.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GmSearchResults.aspx?q=windshield+frame&SearchTitleDescr=True

[vp23271]

Here is a link to some good photo's

http://public.fotki.com/wackydave/cars_-_various_themes/hot_rods/

[ALLKAR]

Channel it, chop windshield, change wheels.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[crazyfireman]

Allkar, that looks badass!! I couldnt picture it looking like that, now I have a vision! thanks

[crazyfireman]

Thnaks VP, some great looking cars on your link..

[DarkBuddha]

Track rod it!

[trapin]

How do you "end up" with a '27 T Bucket?

That's a trick I need to learn. LOL!!!

[jaybee]

Put that rear view mirror back on the delivery truck it came from and replace it with something like this http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2262,434_Swan-Neck-Mirror.html . Don't look exclusively at hot rod retailers. You can often adapt mirrors from a cruiser-style motorcycle, sometimes by cutting down and rethreading the arm.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

youre jokine right?.. of course!

[crazyfireman]

I think he meant the goofy looking sideview mirror. I am ending up with it by trading my Harley, I only have 8,000 in the bike and figured I could mess with the t bucket and come out a little better when I sell it..

[Restomod]

Duvall windshield, steel 40 Ford wheels on the front, steel 18" Nissan Murano spare wheels on rear all with 40 Ford caps. GLOSS black paint!!!
I just happen to have one 40 front and one Murano rear wheels for reasonable $!! Like this......

[MrQuick]

I have ended up with this 27 t bucket, any way to make this thing look cool?
Put me in it LOL.


Nice catch. But seriously, leave it black what ever you do. :cool:

[BonzoHansen]

Flames.

[2Bad4Ya]

I have ended up with this 27 t bucket, any way to make this thing look cool? I am thinking 20s and 18s and Mercedes Silver paint and ?????


You could make it look cool by trading it to me for my 68 camaro project!:yum:

[shmoov69]

Lots of cutting and pasting......Cool car I saw this weekend.

[deuce]

here is my ride .....for sale too ...50k

[chicane67]

Drive to Utah...

Add salt...



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/IMG_0306-1.jpg

[bigvegan]

Also, if you've got the $, the 27 track T nose looks a lot better than the flat radiator.

If you made that change, and lowered / channeled it per allkar's suggestions, you'd have something a lot like the Speedway Track T, which is pretty cool.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/pl/341,4010_1927-Track-T-Roadster-Kit.html

[DarkBuddha]

That's what I was talking about! Track T all the way.

[crazyfireman]

Definately looks a helluva lot better!! especially with the motor covered... I am picking it up today so i will have a better idea of what I am working with...

[Damn True]

Lots of cutting and pasting......Cool car I saw this weekend.

schwing!

[rocketman]

lower it, 18's (skinnies) and 20's, Sliver would look good, alots of chrome

[crazyfireman]

Well I brought her home and I have to say this is one awesome driving car!! It is extremely well built with a small 267 SBC that runs perfect mated to a TKO 5 speed with quick ratio shifter, Ford rear end out of a late model F-150. It is on a custom frame and has a nice cd player with marine speakers, tilt ididit steering column, nice gauges, blinkers horn everything works great. It even has a heater!! (I know I know). It has nice seats and a mean sounding exhaust. It has 4 wheel disc brakes and I am amazed how it fdrives nice and tight like a new car. The body was widened 8 inches and they call it a King T, and also has a top for it. Channeling it is going to be a nightmare but it has a fully adjustable suspension so I will lower it doen and see how it looks. It has a 05 jeep gas tank with gauge that works great. This thing is real fast for such a small V8 but it weighs very little. Here is a slideshow any input is appreciated!!
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/th_sadiesick3019-1.jpg (http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/crazyfireman/?action=view&current=402226c2.pbw)

[Young Gun]

26's in the back...go HUUUUUUUUUGE...and slam it...put a nice pinstripe in the back, lay back the windshield, and cruise!

[shmoov69]

WOW!!! That thing sits UUUUPPPPP!!! I could not tell until it was by the Camaro! Cool car tho! Just needs lots of changes!

[jackfrost]

3 words: mechanical fuel injection.


will make ANY car cooler. :P

[ill steez]

this one is AWESOME. and so is the one in the back!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/IMG_0306-1.jpg

[shmoov69]

http://shmoov69.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?a=67b0de21b3408dbc6590

Here is more pics from a car show I was at this last weekend. Lots of cool ideas there!

[justanova]

Put me in it LOL.


Nice catch. But seriously, leave it black what ever you do. :cool:

I had to laugh out loud when I read your first line,:rotfl: then I thought we really need a mugshot so it can be photochopped in and we'll let everyone else decide if it would indeed look cool with you in it.:poke:


on a more serious note: i vote to leave it flat black, lower it a bunch, and maybe some red steelies with wide whites(or I would think some saltflat specials or something would also look cool).....oh and chop that windshield down. then just drive the snot out of it.:6gears:

[subtlez28]

My $.02

Like most said, different wheels(steels or slat flat style), less windshield, keep the flat black.

I'll add, paint the marine speaker grills black!!
Put a more vintage style steering wheel in it.
Less chrome is more!
Put a bunch of miles on it. The more driven/weathered it looks, the better!
Nice score, only minor detail changes will make this car great!

[crazyfireman]

Thanks I plan on painting the speker grills, and I am going to try to lower it the most I can today. Do they make large size steel wheels? I agree either red or green would look cool..

[Restomod]

Large steel wheels.....reread my post above.....Apple green on them would work!

[shmoov69]

My wagon has 16" and 17" steels and whites....


Thanks I plan on painting the speker grills, and I am going to try to lower it the most I can today. Do they make large size steel wheels? I agree either red or green would look cool..

[crazyfireman]

Here is the car with hard top on it, I am hoping to be able to chop the windshield and modify the top to lay down low
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/DSC02751-1.jpg

[shmoov69]

The car has LOTS of potential!
Keep us updated!

[Scalarrthu]

My ideas are the same as most of the others that have posted already. Definitely get some different wheels and tires (wider in back), lower her down, and I would get a big blower for that thing. Nothing like a big motor/blower combo in a small car :). She does have a lot of potential...enjoy her.

[MZ 500]

Something like this would be sweet and yes that is the fuel tank in with the driver got to have that left side weight.

This is the restored racecar
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/norwood0581-1.jpg

This is back in the day
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/ReinoTulonen21-1.jpg

[crazyfireman]

I just dropped it off to be painted, I am going with the Sunfire Metallic pearl from a 02 Camaro for the body and grill and high gloss black for the top.... I will post more pics on Thursday when i pick it up!!

[skatinjay27]

I just dropped it off to be painted, I am going with the Sunfire Metallic pearl from a 02 Camaro for the body and grill and high gloss black for the top.... I will post more pics on Thursday when i pick it up!! to give it a real low stance youll need to channel the body, but that will make it look soo sick!!!!
looks real cool with the top on also!

[crazyfireman]

Here is a photo with some paint on it, took it to the local Sparay-Glo and slid teh prep guy a 50.00 spot as well as the painter and man did it pay off!! this thing looks awesome total invested in paint was 528.00
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/Picture119-1.jpg

[crazyfireman]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/Picture110-1.jpg

[crazyfireman]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/Picture122-1.jpg

[formula]

sha-zam!! what a difference a coat of paint makes!

alright, i just felt like saying sha-zam....but it it does look really good!

[SaturnVUEguy]

nice rod there! I also agree on the track nose though