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Post by fordrodnkustom on Dec 14, 2014 11:33:49 GMT -6
Here's a few ideas.
Bucket seats-Blue Bandito
Wheels and tires-Orange Hauler(Close but not exact)
Carb and manifold- Monogram 30' woody street rod
Front brake backing plates-Monogram 32 Ford Street Rod.
Not sure about the headers though. They're kind of one off to that kit. I'm sure someone here will have a good source for those. A note to remember though, the interior tuck and roll pattern on the later kit is different than the original and the newer issue windshield does not have the horizontal seam that the original has. There was also an old style telephone hand set that hung off the dash of the original also not found in later issues.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Dec 14, 2014 19:04:28 GMT -6
Its common knowledge here at the CC that this....  was used to make this....  the question is.....what kits share parts with the Little T that can be used to turn the Street T Roadster back into the Little T....example--headers, carbs,etc. tires and whitewalls from the Orange hauler or( blue bandito , 30 ford woodie or tweety pie) engine and carb set up from 30 ford woodie front brake backing plates---Monogram 32 Ford Street Rod. bucket seats from blue bandito (blue beetle reissue) headers? wheels and moon hubcaps? telephone hand set....... The problem is that gold plating |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Dec 14, 2014 20:14:04 GMT -6
dip the gold plating in alcohol .. the gold will lift and leave the chrome ..
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Post by TooOld on Dec 15, 2014 7:35:02 GMT -6
If you haven't bought the kit yet you can look for one of these . Same kit with no gold .   I've also been told that the headers in the AMT Double Dragster and the Fruit Wagon are the same , but they're not . The exhaust port spacing is wrong , the Little T is a small block Chevy ! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -6
The kit has just been reissued with regular chrome plating.
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Post by TooOld on Dec 15, 2014 11:10:28 GMT -6
The kit has just been reissued with regular chrome plating. Thanks Dave , I completely forgot !  |
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Post by 70spop on Dec 16, 2014 9:44:08 GMT -6
The seats in the Blue Beetle/Bandito are two separate parts, where the seats in the Little T were a single piece. Still two buckets, but joined together. Also, the pleats in the interior bucket in the "gold" version (and every issue since) are wider than in the Little T. If you can find an Early Iron issue of the "Street T" from 1975, it still had the original style seats and interior bucket. It also has the original style headers, but with the ends cut at an angle, which was done for the SweeTee issue in 1970.
Brian
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Post by TooOld on Dec 16, 2014 14:09:06 GMT -6
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Post by 70spop on Dec 17, 2014 15:11:37 GMT -6
I just remembered, too, that several years back in Model Cars there was a contest coverage piece, and someone had built a more recent issue of the T bucket and swapped on the six-carb intake from the woodie and the tires and wheels from the Lil Coffin. No other changes, painted Inca gold with white top and interior. The thing looked great!
Which is to say - if you're going for the look as opposed to a 100% "correct" build, just swapping the tires and wheels and the intake will basically get you there.
Brian
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Post by mykturk on Dec 17, 2014 19:56:35 GMT -6
Wow, how many different intakes has this kit had over the years?
I see at least 4 completely different ones shown here alone, and the Sweetee was blown...
Seems the original headers with the quick caps would be a natural for the aftermarket to offer, maybe even a complete Little T conversion kit. But I could see the headers as a stand alone good seller too.
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Post by 70spop on Dec 17, 2014 20:40:08 GMT -6
Far as I know, four different intakes. The Street T box shows what looks like a scratch-built early pro-stock style tunnel ram intake with large velocity stacks. The one in the kit is a more normal street style set-up, and has remained in the kit ever since, as shown on the current issue box art.
Brian
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Post by 70spop on Dec 17, 2014 20:55:27 GMT -6
Ouch on that shipping. The seller is in Pennsylvania. You might shoot him/her a message and ask if that's a firm cost or if you can get an invoice for actual cost if you win. I've done that a couple times, and scored some good kits that had high shipping stated, but which ended up getting shipped for the normal 6-9 dollar range. Worth a shot. $25 is a good price for the kit, and bidders will be fewer because of that shipping amaount.
Brian
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Post by TooOld on Dec 17, 2014 21:12:24 GMT -6
Thanks Brian , Looks like the early iron street T is exactly what I'm looking for, so........the hunt begins. There is one in so-so condition with a trashed box on evilbay but the seller wants 18.00 shipping. --NOT Be sure to look closely at the photos the seller has posted and be sure it has everything there . In the 3rd photo I can see one of the headers in pieces and I don't see all of the pieces ! There may be other parts missing but I quit looking after that . Ask the seller to send you a better photo of the parts , if he's honest it's not a big deal (I've done it as both a seller and a buyer) . Good luck ! |
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Post by A.J. on Feb 7, 2015 10:42:40 GMT -6
Wow, how many different intakes has this kit had over the years? I see at least 4 completely different ones shown here alone, and the Sweetee was blown... Seems the original headers with the quick caps would be a natural for the aftermarket to offer, maybe even a complete Little T conversion kit. But I could see the headers as a stand alone good seller too. I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned that the Little T became the Swee "T" before the street versions so add another intake to that list. |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Feb 8, 2015 11:34:42 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 12:49:51 GMT -6
I can't answer that Hale, But I have a paint bombed Sweetee someone put a tunnel ram on.
If ya find those blowers in bulk packages, I'm looking for one too.
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Post by beatnik on Feb 8, 2015 15:42:11 GMT -6
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Feb 8, 2015 15:51:25 GMT -6
Would this one work? It's relatively easy to find and get.   |
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Post by beatnik on Feb 8, 2015 16:18:15 GMT -6
Lucky search.
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Post by mykturk on Feb 8, 2015 18:58:55 GMT -6
Thanks fordrodandcustom, I have that kit and have already checked but it isn't quite the same Thank You also Beatnik, From the photos you posted it looks like the Street Freak engine has the same intake and blower set up---Thanks again!!    Looks like the blower and intake are one part, and likely unique to the Swee-tee small block. The blower drive is unique looking too. The Badman '55 blower itself would be pretty similar, but you'd still need the 4 hole scoop from the Olds to complete the look. And the headers will always be a stumbling block. |
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Post by A.J. on Feb 10, 2015 9:18:28 GMT -6
Hale, If I can do it this evening I'll pull out a Swee Tee and get you a shot of the engine parts. I think the majority of parts are out there but the headers are a stumbling block.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 8:17:20 GMT -6
News Flash on the headers...
The headers in the Out House kit are almost a complete match for the Little T.
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Post by RatRod on Mar 1, 2015 12:50:03 GMT -6
News Flash on the headers...
The headers in the Out House kit are almost a complete match for the Little T.
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Post by TooOld on Mar 1, 2015 19:28:29 GMT -6
News Flash on the headers...
The headers in the Out House kit are almost a complete match for the Little T. Doesn't the Outhouse have a small block Ford in it ? The Chevy in the Little T has different port spacing . I'm just asking , I really don't know . Do you have any pics ? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 20:05:06 GMT -6
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Post by mykturk on Mar 2, 2015 6:53:37 GMT -6
They do look like a pretty good match, but trying to replace one rare kits headers with another rare kits headers seems problematic from the get go.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2015 11:24:58 GMT -6
They do look like a pretty good match, but trying to replace one rare kits headers with another rare kits headers seems problematic from the get go. As in complete kits, I would agree 100%. But as possible junkers, or parts kits... the odds would much better. |
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Mar 11, 2015 20:57:46 GMT -6
Wow!! A lot of good info here. Btw, I recently bought a 'Sweet T' built-up so that I can finally build a clone too!! Good luck Hale!!
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Post by falconwagon on Mar 13, 2015 4:00:23 GMT -6
Hey guys would anyone have an extra rear wheel and tire for the Sweetee? I have most of the rest of it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2015 8:48:38 GMT -6
Hey guys would anyone have an extra rear wheel and tire for the Sweetee? I have most of the rest of it. If your not kickin for 100% original... Any of the 2 pc. TD slicks will work. As for rims, Dragon/Circus Wagon, or Hangman. |
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