Originally self-published in 1986, as 'How to Build a T-Bucket Roadster for Under $3000' How to Build a T-bucket Roadster on a Budget
By: Chester Greenhalgh
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Osceola, WI, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
Subjects: Automobiles, Home-built.
First sentence: The chapters are:    Frame-Body-Springs-Front axles-Rear axles-Radius rods-Steering-Brake system-Pickup box-Engine and transmission-Radiator and shell-Gas pedal-Fuel system--Driveshaft-Electrical System-Lights-Gearshift-Dash-Upholstery-Bodywork and painting-Windshield-Title and plates.
Description: This is a step by step manual covering every conceivable aspect of building a beautiful roadster for a budget of under $3000 (Originally  sold as 'How to build a T-Bucket roadster for under $3000' with 240 pages and self-published by the author in 1986), later sold publishing rights to Motorbooks International, and published as 'How to build a T-Bucket roadster on a budget' with 144 pages.The book went out of print sometime in the 1990s  with the rights reverting to the author and was never republished despite demand.  The book is timeless in that it builds a roadster from raw materials, not over the counter parts, It will be as useful  40 years from now as it is today, as it was in 1986. The book was written so that an ordinary, mechanically inclined person could build it in his home garage, for the unheard of price of under $3000,  Because it was built with raw materials, with the exception of the fiberglass body, and everything mounts on the frame, the book could be used in any country in the world with any early body and what they have locally available.This book has just been made available on downloadable PDF from Chester on http://www.tbucketplans.com for $9.99
Notes: The original book 'How to build a T-Bucket roadster for under $3000' was heralded by Rod Action magazine in their monthly book review as "the most complete book of its kind ever written and even if you never plan on building a T-Bucket, this book deserves a place in your library!"
Table of contents: title: Complete detailed T-bucket frame plans with dimensions and templates, including front and rear spring perches, steering bracket, radius rod brackets, shock and body mounts. Best and easiest ways to cut, weld and triangulate the frame, prepare, prime and paint finish. Includes complete Bill of Materials and suggested bargain sources.
label: Frame