Body choice?

Mike · #1 11-25-2006, 07:10 PM

Whose body are you using?

What features do you like?

What features do you dislike?

thomas · #2 04-29-2007, 10:28 PM

I haven't bought either one yet but I like TP dash a little better than spirit's. I like the 6 gauge better than the 2.

thomas

thomas · #3 04-29-2007, 10:30 PM

Hey Mike,

Can you tell how excited I am about this T-Bucket Forum? I can't stop typing.

Hope I not boring everyone.

thomas

Mike · #4 04-30-2007, 06:14 AM

That's what forums are all about. Participation. We're glad to see you are enjoying yourself. Be sure to tell others about us, as the more the merrier.

Terry · #5 04-30-2007, 08:56 PM

I'm going with the K&S Stretch. It's a bunch more expensive, but I'd say I'm going to get what I pay for. Full fiberglass floor, functional door and hardware. Just a beautiful piece of work.

thomas · #6 05-08-2007, 04:48 AM

I noticed a standard T-Bucket body with door from K&S Custum start at $825. That is half the price of TP body. Would that body fit a TP Chassis I wonder?

thomas

Terry · #7 05-08-2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas

Would that body fit a TP Chassis I wonder?

I'm sure it will. The critical dimension is the firewall where the body is the narrowest. As far I have can tell, all bodies are 26.5" wide at the firewall.

From the K&S Custom site:

The Stretch body dimensions are: 26.5" wide (firewall) - 48" wide (seat) - 54" long - 29" tall (dash top)

thomas · #8 05-12-2007, 06:27 AM

Terry,

I think I'll look into that K&S body before I make my final choice. I've waiting to find out the cost of a frame from them also.

thomas

thomas · #9 06-04-2007, 10:46 AM

I went to Rick's house in Taylor, MI. yesterday and checked out his T. It is sweet. I've decided when I purchase my kit, it will be with the anniversary body. It was very comfortable to sit in. Meet Rick for the first time yesterday, great guy. I know we will be friends, we live only about 10 mile apart. It's great to know someone who has gone through building a T. You can learn from there mistakes.

thomas

tfeverfred · #10 06-04-2007, 07:38 PM

That's cool, Thomas. Definately take advantage of the knowledge. The guy I met who has one lives clear on the other side of Houston and that is kinda far with the price of gas, but he has told me to buzz him for tips and advice. So far the rodders I have met in the last month are very positive when you get to know them. It reminds me of when I was young and used to hang out. Noboby wanted to talk to you unless you were driving or building something, otherwise you're a tourist.

It sounds mean, but it's just the way it is for some reason. The first meet up I went to, the greetings were short, but cordial. Then I showed up with my build book and the advice and tips came flowing! Go figure.