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bondobob · 08-10-2006, 04:57 PM

Hi guys and gals. I'm Bonbobob and I'm building a '57 with a Fatman Shockwave airbag frontend and a No Limit Shockwave airbag rear 4 link. I completely boxed the frame and made all new crossmembers. The rear end is a 9" narrowed Ford with 3:50 Traction-Loc gears and Currie axles. I have Wilwood 12" drilled and slotted rotors all around. I stepped the frame up and over the axle 3 1/2". I have front and rear sway bars. The engine with be a 454 with a TH 400 tranny. I made my own front engine mounts and used Jim Meyers Racing tranny mount. I removed the complete firewall and added a Direct Sheetmetal 4" recessed unit with matching toe boards and floor. The cowl had some rust which I fixed. The majority of the cab rust was fixed before I got it but I had the whole thing sandblasted and primed just to be sure that's when the cowl rust appeared. I bought Sanderson full length headers that are really for installing a big block in a 32 Ford but they are perfect for my set up. They are above the pan and tuck in nice and tight. I'm mounting my master cylinder and booster through the firewall but using an off-set shaft to get the hanging pedal where I want it. That way the master will be way over to the drivers side out of the way. That's all for today but I will try to add some attachments.

jsbgump · 08-10-2006, 05:02 PM

Welcome to the board

dwcsr · 08-10-2006, 08:25 PM

I used to know a guy called bondo bob that lived on Starrs Plain rd would that be you?

Jebb1978 · 08-10-2006, 09:06 PM

Wow Bob, that's quite a start to a nice looking truck! Glad to have you aboard!

bondobob · 08-11-2006, 07:28 AM

No that's not me. I'm from Connecticut and was only offered a job in Houston in '92, never lived there. I just picked Bondobob because I like the way it sounds.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-11-2006, 12:27 PM

Welcome Bob, Sounds like she going to be one sweet ride when your done!

dwcsr · 08-11-2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bondobob

No that's not me. I'm from Connecticut and was only offered a job in Houston in '92, never lived there. I just picked Bondobob because I like the way it sounds.

I was actually referring to Starrs plain rd in Danbury Ct on the ridgefield line.
I lived in Bethel for 40+ years. just moved here in '93. welcome just the same.

bondobob · 08-14-2006, 07:34 AM

Here's some pictures of my progress. Right now I'm rebuilding door hinges.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-14-2006, 03:29 PM

Nice work on the frame!

dwcsr · 08-14-2006, 06:59 PM

I like it.

If you go with disc in the back use the explorer kit ford puts out. it will bolt right on. $399 for a complete kit minus the hoses and cables which you can get at any parts store.

That an unusual air cleaner you have there. it that hi performance?

Jebb1978 · 08-15-2006, 12:31 PM

Nice rearend set up Bob, I think we were just talking about those.

bondobob · 08-16-2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

I like it.

If you go with disc in the back use the explorer kit ford puts out. it will bolt right on. $399 for a complete kit minus the hoses and cables which you can get at any parts store.

That an unusual air cleaner you have there. it that hi performance?

Yes, the air cleaner is vintage '57! Nobody noticed my small block intake?... I have 12" Wilwood drilled and slotted all around pricey but I figured what the heck do it right once.

Jebb1978 · 08-16-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bondobob

Nobody noticed my small block intake.

Actually I didn't notice?.....

texascowboy593 · 08-17-2006, 12:32 AM

I noticed...and I like it!

08-10-2006, 04:57 PM	#1
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	New guy Hi guys and gals. I'm Bonbobob and I'm building a '57 with a Fatman Shockwave airbag frontend and a No Limit Shockwave airbag rear 4 link. I completely boxed the frame and made all new crossmembers. The rear end is a 9" narrowed Ford with 3:50 Traction-Loc gears and Currie axles. I have Wilwood 12" drilled and slotted rotors all around. I stepped the frame up and over the axle 3 1/2". I have front and rear sway bars. The engine with be a 454 with a TH 400 tranny. I made my own front engine mounts and used Jim Meyers Racing tranny mount. I removed the complete firewall and added a Direct Sheetmetal 4" recessed unit with matching toe boards and floor. The cowl had some rust which I fixed. The majority of the cab rust was fixed before I got it but I had the whole thing sandblasted and primed just to be sure that's when the cowl rust appeared. I bought Sanderson full length headers that are really for installing a big block in a 32 Ford but they are perfect for my set up. They are above the pan and tuck in nice and tight. I'm mounting my master cylinder and booster through the firewall but using an off-set shaft to get the hanging pedal where I want it. That way the master will be way over to the drivers side out of the way. That's all for today but I will try to add some attachments. Attached Images

08-10-2006, 05:02 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New guy Welcome to the board __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

08-10-2006, 08:25 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: New guy I used to know a guy called bondo bob that lived on Starrs Plain rd would that be you?

08-10-2006, 09:06 PM	#4
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: New guy Wow Bob, that's quite a start to a nice looking truck! Glad to have you aboard! __________________ 1959 GMC project

08-11-2006, 07:28 AM	#5
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: New guy No that's not me. I'm from Connecticut and was only offered a job in Houston in '92, never lived there. I just picked Bondobob because I like the way it sounds.

08-11-2006, 12:27 PM	#6
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy Welcome Bob, Sounds like she going to be one sweet ride when your done! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-14-2006, 07:34 AM	#8
bondobob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Deep River, Ct Posts: 135	Re: New guy Here's some pictures of my progress. Right now I'm rebuilding door hinges. Attached Images

08-14-2006, 03:29 PM	#9
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy Nice work on the frame! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-14-2006, 06:59 PM	#10
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: New guy I like it. If you go with disc in the back use the explorer kit ford puts out. it will bolt right on. $399 for a complete kit minus the hoses and cables which you can get at any parts store. That an unusual air cleaner you have there. it that hi performance?

08-15-2006, 12:31 PM	#11
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: New guy Nice rearend set up Bob, I think we were just talking about those. __________________ 1959 GMC project

08-17-2006, 12:32 AM	#14
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: New guy I noticed...and I like it! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)



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