finally got the BOMB home...(new project pics)

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ive always loved the the 46-48 fleetline chevys done up in traditional lowrider style ever since i was a lil puppy. (ie;on the ground,rolling all original etc,theres an awesome example of one in the newest lowrider mag from a dude i went to school with)

thanks to Crestliner and Kustomchops for the period correct asceories.

anyways ive been super busy on my way off topic monte carlo and finally got it put back together on saturday,thats why ive been postponing bringing it home.so today we had a chance to get it from my dads where its been sitting since i bought it almost a month ago.

plans are to get her on the ground and fire up the ole stovebolt and then start the restoration process. its been awhile since ive been all the way and im looking foward to it. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

i know,not exactly on topic for this board with what im going to do with it,but i just thought id share with ya since im really excited.

later,
sam
http://photobucket.com/albums/v435/samiam325i/bomba1.jpg http://photobucket.com/albums/v435/samiam325i/bomba2.jpg http://photobucket.com/albums/v435/samiam325i/bomba3.jpg http://photobucket.com/albums/v435/samiam325i/bomba4.jpg

[1LOWCHIEF]

That looks like a damn fine starting point for a "project". Hell, I've had a daily driver that looked 20 times worse than that!

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yeah,i think i really scored,the body is super solid,its been sitting in a concrete floored barn for the past 20 years!

[Fat Hack]

Make it YOU, Brutha!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

It oughtta look cool when you get it all 'Buttrified'! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[jalopy43]

Looks chingone esse`!520's, astros, '70's lowrider style? Brings back memories of San Fernando. You.ve got a good one there Sam! The vintage cooler is neat. later, glenn

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Your on topic with me, Bro!

Orale Suave! Viva la Bombita, tam bien. I'm always down with OG Fleetlines. Keep us posted on this.

Hey the Monte looks nice in the background.

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[beatnik]

Damn, those are biggest front bumper guards I've ever seen, but I guess it goes with the rest of the accessories. Looks pretty clean.

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thanks HOMIES...

i was looking for some pics of some TRADTIONAL BOMBAS,,but.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

anyways,,its gonna be OG...

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some skirts and some 6:00s on 15's with Lancers..

[luckystiff]

br,
you my friend have a stable of cars that could fill most peoples dreams. good luck with the bomba. have you cruised over to layitlow to look for pics. i sneak around there every now and then but not to often as there even more bs there than here. now get to buildin'...ken....

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. have you cruised over to layitlow to look for pics. i sneak around there every now and then but not to often as there even more bs there than here.

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hhehe,yes,actually i check it out often,,there are some REAL nice rides,and some REAL dudes,but the majority there have no clue about the TRUE meaning of lowriding/cruising the blvd... they think its all about making your ride into a circus car,.
,,they've watched too many RAP videos or something,,hahahaha http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[kustombuilder]

i was just thinking today that i still need to send you those rocker mouldings. i'm so slloooooooooow sometimes!!

[HOTRODPRIMER]

Damn,Whats off topic about that sweet fleet line?

Looks like a nice piece! HRP

[Cadillacin Marcus]

Vato Loco!!Damn thats the kind of car you see up here in San Jose, Hayward /Union City...

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mike,,i was thinking the same thing once i got it home today! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
i still need those rockers! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[unclescooby]

Very cool and I dig the accessories. Can't wait to see it done.

[earl schieb]

Sam, you never cease to amaze....

I have an extra rear bumper and brackets if ya need it.

My regards to your pop.

mid-tenn mike

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earl shcieb,we were talking about you the other day,he was wondring if your going to redboiling springs next weekend?

[Brootal]

Ain't nuthin' O/T about that.

Can't wait to see the transformation. Any thoughts on colour yet?

[Rocky]

Ohhh, Si! I love 'em. I can just see it with all the chrome replated...gotta have the fleetline chrome stripes on the fenders too.....down IN the ground with gold Daytons or Zeniths. skinny-line whites on 5.60's with Juice! Drive it around with one front wheel off the ground' draggin the twice pipes and makin sparks while the 216 barks.
Gotta carve up your car club plaque so only the letters remain and put it in the back window with a red light shinin on it....hoochie mama!
I can't wait to see the interior plans...

[Boones]

Get a set of 14x7 Daytons with two prong knockoffs, juice or bag it and you will have a sweet rides... I love Bombs also.. and it looks like you got the ride accy so far.. just need a Felix the Cat sticker and a few license place accy and maybe bumper overrides to complete the look.

Just noticed it has the overrides already..

[Boones]

Here is a wonderful example of a clean bomb

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definitley black with tan original style interior(is it mohair?)

yes rocky,im keeping all the stainless on it,i have just about everything for it but the rockermoldings and center hood strip

Boones,that is one clean bomba! i like the colors,is it a 42?

i bought this piece off a freind about two months ago before i even knew about this car,he asked what i was gonna do with it and i said "its for my bomb." hahahaa http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

btw,todays my birthday!

[briggs&strattonChev]

hey that looks like an excellent start, the swamp cooler is a must have for those! Good Luck

Briggs

[earl schieb]

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earl shcieb,we were talking about you the other day,he was wondring if your going to redboiling springs next weekend?

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Yea man, that's the plan. RBS. Tell him I'll see him there. You coming too? Ya might find some more bomba-trinkets(TM)
That 51 Merc I sprayed is supposed to be there---should piss off the purists http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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yeah,thats the plan, weather permiting http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif, ive never been,but i hear its a pretty decent show,shades of the past is going on this weekend too.
C-ya there http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

layter,
sam

[Elrusto]

Check out this !!!! Some real cool chit. (http://1948chevy.com/support/gallery-lr.htm) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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way cool ElRusto,,thanks!

a lurker pm'ed me this link to some more fine chevys..hope he doesnt mind, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

more bombas (http://community.webshots.com/user/modiol2 )
http://community.webshots.com/s/image6/5/41/78/176954178isUuup_ph.jpg

[weekender]

Fine ride! Happy birthday. Go for it.

Tommy Mc

[39chevy]

Thats one sweet starting prodject, awsome that you got the cooler with it! good Luck

39

[Samantha]

That's really neat Sam...I sure like those vintage coolers! Looks like it should be cruising the San Gabriel Valley for sure! (You used to live in the SGV right?)

[lownslow]

sammy,
that is ruling !!!!!!!!!!!!.....now you have to move back here......i don't think anybody there will appreciate like cali............looks good.........keep me updated homie .......L8ter,donnie

[41ChevyTrucker]

man I love those cars. no way is that OT to me. keep us posted on the progress and if not here then let me know where!

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Rand Man]

I like it. We have Low Riders here but they’re mostly ’85 Buick Regals with 13” wheels.

[Psycho78]

firme ride!!! here's some pics for examples

[Psycho78]

[Psycho78]

the last one

[baytowngreaser]

Damn homies, i didn't realize there were that many vatos locos and cholos on the HAMB. Shit ya'll are talking about bombitas, supremes, daytons, and other firme shit. Orale. It reminds me of back in the day when i had my nose in lowrider mag.

H.A.M.B por vida!

Ya'll think some shirts with that slogan would work? Hell i'd buy one!

[Boones]

some nice looking bombs. One day I want one with the wood side panels that you see every so often. I love woodies.

Glad to see you got at least one accy for the bumper.. you are on your way. now you just have to find every factory accy for it.. more the cooler you get with the bomb crowd.

here is another fat whale on supremes

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i wish this was the end of lowering it,but its just a mockup.
if it sat just where it is and was drivable without a rough ride , i would be happy with it,but its just mocked up, its ridding on 16"s so when i switch to 15"s with a smaller tire it'll drop it down a lil more .

the lower A arms are almost hitting the frame and the rear of the frame is gonna have to be C-notched

im kinda undecided with what i want to do right now,,,

step up the lower A arms,?,dropped spindles($470.00!ouch!)??
subframe??,full frame???. any advice??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/samiam325i/bomba6.jpg
man,now that i look at it along with the others above it really looks high still,i guess im gonna have to subframe it? i was talking to brother earl schieb today and he suggested a late 70's early 80's A/G body gm subframe.

[Elrusto]

Im gonna step the control arms on mine.

[Boones]

Well, you know you can get those down with the factory stuff (look at all those bomb pics).. A true homeboy would leave the stock stuff (me i would shitcan it for disk braks). I think dropped spindles are always a great way but for cheaper

15x7 on smaller tires will drop it alot
Can you trim/ notch the front spring pocket to allow the control arms to have more clearance. You will have to 'C' notch it not step notch the rear and probably raise part of the rear tranny tunnel. I still recommend spindles, 2" is a lot and the ride improvement is great.

Look thru a newer Lowrider and call a shop or two in LA and ask question on how they would lower it for you (pretend you are going to have someone do it for you.

You know it needs either juice or bags to get it down right...

[Elrusto]

Well you went and did it! You made me go drag mine out of the shop today. Snapped a couple of pics while I had it out.

[Elrusto]

How bout them spot lights?

[Elrusto]

Pimp!!

[Elrusto]

Here is how I would like it to sit

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Elrusto,,that rules your alread up on me with the fog lamps and spotlights! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Boones,your right,dont know what i was thinking about clipping it,, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif,i removed the metal bumpstops from the front today and it gave it more clearance,,and removed the rear rubber stops,it sits just right now,the rear end is on the frame,but after a notch its gonna be just were i want it once i go to 15"s

donnie,your right about no one around here apreciating it,,it makes me sad at times ,no one but kids hardly ever dig any of my rides,,which is cool,but the funny thing is the things i do,peple have been doing in so cal for many MANY years...:(,,,but give it 6 years or a discovery channel show and then theyll be all over it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[praisethelowered]

Cool, how did I miss this post for three days? That thing is huge!

Classic Bombs are the best, classy and totally timeless.

And not all that prevalent in L.A. either., I go to a lot of lowrider shows and there are like 50 '64 impalas for every good bomb. I'll post a few photos when I get home. . . I'm sure I have some of those.

I love some of those bomb colors too . . like two-tone putty grey and metallic chocolate brown. . . some of those guys really know how to do roof color/body color combo's that are wierd but surprisingly good.

[ChrisinPhilly]

Sammy, great start for a bomb, good luck with it. I can relate about living in an area that doesn't appreciate lows. I really enjoy bombs and Bellflower cars, but I think I'm the only one in the area that even knows what they are. Paso is just great if you're into these type of cars.

[praisethelowered]

this is what i see when i drive one block from my house on any three day weekend. . . almost makes the tiny garage and steep driveway worth it

[praisethelowered]

this is the nicest one i found

[praisethelowered]

subtle two-tone, fine striping, damn

[praisethelowered]

one fo the money

[praisethelowered]

two fo the show

[praisethelowered]

a little more bandwidth but i want the striping to show- real complimentary to the shapes and no hidden tiki monster bullshit

[DrJ]

This one gets the blood going too...

[crewcutkid]

UGLY CHEBBIES!
Just kiddin. I thought these things were harder 'n rocks to find!
-Crew

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bitchin cars,praisethelowered,is that elysian park in the first few pics?
man i wish i mine was that far along already.its gonna be a long winter,hahaa

[praisethelowered]

Yeah, I bought a clapped out shitty house a few years ago in a bad part of town (it was then) and didn't even know that Elysian Park was over the hill. Then moved in on Labor Day weekend and cut through the park with the u-haul and found myself in the middle of a lowrider show . . . lucky deal.

Now whenever there is a holiday weekend i listen for the rap of 235's through pencil tips and I know its time to walk over and check it out.

Anyway, have fun on the bomb, if I see any more good ones i'll take pictures. That blood red candy one one dr.j posted is really evil.

[lownslow]

robert
i am cruisin to you pad next holiday weekend....then we can go over and check out the lows together ....that is ruling.......shit now i want one of those too.......

[plan9]

haha, PTL... same with huntington park, you hear oldies and the raspy sound of a 6, theres old school bombs on the loose.

low srpings defected to monterey park, so he can explore his asian heritage haha

[G V Gordon]

Great, now I have "La Bamba" running around in my head. Seriously, I love those old style Chebbies.

[Elrusto]

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I thought these things were harder 'n rocks to find!
-Crew

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There's one in the scrap yard about a 100 yards from my shop. It's got almost ALL of the trim on it still on it, but it's got alot of rust.

[plmczy]

Ok I'm going to let my stupidity show, why do they call them bombs? I do like the candy apple red one, that is one nice paint job. later plmczy

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why do they call them bombs?

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well,im not a historian or anything,but ..

just a term the homeboy lowriders in in the southwest have called this type of car since back in the day,..also called bomba(prounced bO-MMM-bAA ,..notbaM-ba )

mostly used to describe 38-54 chevys done up in this original ,lowered ,factory acessorized stlye.

i guess it has to do with the shinny round shape sitting on the ground maybe resembling a big world war2 bomb http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif? maybe it has something to do with the crackiling exhaust?

[plmczy]

Kool, thanks. What ever happened to the truck you was working on? Good luck with this project. later plmczy

[low springs]

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low srpings defected to monterey park, so he can explore his asian heritage haha

[/ QUOTE ]
more like to escape the drive bys Holmes....