JIM "BONES" NOTEBOOM started putting together some very cool customs beginning in 1957...and he hasn't stopped yet ! Jim is one of the nicest R&C Hall of Famers you'll ever meet. We've known each other for a long time, finally had a time-frame to sit down for a great Interview Session while we were at Darryl Starbird's 48th Annual Tulsa Rod & Custom Show. And, this is one Special Interview that I truly want to share with my friends here at the H.A.M.B ! We covered lots of ground, but what I wanted to find out was how Bones got his passion for all-things custom to begin with. So, here are a few things you'll find out...just as I did: Jim and Larry Watson went to the same school and were friends in their hometown of Bellflower, California; when his early ride was his bicycle, he biked to "The Clock" Drive-In to see the cool Crusier's that filled-up the parking lot there; the two rides Jim wishes he'd kept; his feeling on being Inducted into the National Rod & Custom Car Hall Of Fame. You'll hear about ALL of the above when you listen to "Bones" early year's story: Simply Click-On This Link ! ENJOY !! AND IF YOU GOT A FAVORITE "BONES" STORY OR RIDE...BRING IT ON !!! Jonnie www.legends.thewwbc.net
Many thanks for the eMails on this Interview with Bones ! Yes, this is only the first of his stories to share here at the H.A.M.B....he's done SO many cool cars through the years...but remembers 'em all ! His philosophy about his cars & friendships with with everyone at all of the cruises and shows is as honest as it gets ! http://www.legends.thewwbc.net/gpage180.html Jonnie www.legends.thewwbc.net
Great interview Johnnie. Have had the pleasure of knowing "Bones" for years also. Stood next to the 1st Kool 35 body for 4 days @ GNRS helping out Ron Mangus and Bones in ther booths. Got home monday and called Bones and talked him outta that body and chassis Here it is 4 months later. Super guy and a great friend
da34guy... Thanks ! What a cool looking ride those 35's are ! Ya done good, my friend !! And, of course, once you know "Bones" ya don't forget him...one classy guy, and, always building something cool !! Just like he talks about in the Interview: http://www.legends.thewwbc.net/gpage180.html Thanks for the pix ! Jonnie www.legends.thewwbc.net
Talked to Bones on Christmas Eve. He alerted me to a fantastic new ride he'll have at the GNRS & Sacramento: A Phantom '49 Caddy that you will have to see to believe ! He said to tell all of you here at the H.A.M.B. "...thanks ! And have a GREAT Holiday & New Year ! And, enjoy the Interview story." http://www.legends.thewwbc.net/gpage180.html AND...the same from me ! I Hope 2013 is YOUR best ever !! Jonnie www.legends.thewwbc.net
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