The BlackBomber build thread.

[1967eleanor]

more updates, been putting the hammer down the past few days

made an over axle cover, also bead rolled some "wings" into it. In the center will go a riveted copper bomb. The wing/bomb logo is the logo of my job/shop so what better place to incorporate it.

It will be removable and fastened with button head screws to allow me access to the rear end/bags/shocks once the body is on.

now on to one of my favorite parts of any build...... the exhaust. Anyone who has ever purchased an aftermarket exhaust knows fitment issues, so for all of my cars I always make my own. Its like a giant puzzle except there are no instructions and you have to make all of your own pieces. For this car I already have kooks 1 7/8 longtubes, I decided to go with v-bands, although not cheap deff make life easy. I bought some borla mufflers and a handful of 304 stainless 2.5" bends. The nature of the car made the exhaust very complicated, When the car is aired out it sits right on the frame, so nothing could hang below. In addition the center section that I made had cutouts for the pipes to run through. I do plan on dragging the rear end of the car for a spark show if the mood strikes me so I decided to just do some turndowns behind the bumper. I may also get some electric cutouts if my wallet allows.

 

[1967eleanor]

updates,

finished up the firewall sheetmetal work.

finished up the floors and seamsealed them, they still have to undercoated with UPOL raptor.

finished up the rear seat metal work

made shock mounts for the front

cleaned and epoxied the underside of the roof

trunk

floors

bodyworked the dash and put some high build primer on it

got my custom made dakota digital cluster.

couple money shots from the shop BBQ

 

[1967eleanor]

I suppose I should prob update this. Its been a BUSY past 2 months on the car. Ive been putting every free moment I have into the car and did my best to try to get it on the road for 2014 but it does not appear that will happen. However I got so much done that it will allow me to take the winter and finish the car and give it the time is deserves.

Body came off the frame, and the underside of the body got seam sealed and coated with UPOL raptor.

painted the frame with eastwood ceramic chassis black.

put the body back on the frame for the last time and bolted it together.

gave everything a skim coat and blocked away.

painted the dash,

ran brake lines.

and installed the exhaust.

and then came the motor. Originally I had bought a iron block 5.3. That got sold and I picked up a LS6 had the heads done, custom ground cam, higher compression ext ext.

got the motor and trans in.

custom made plug wires.

got all of the accessories on.

power steering with hidden res.

got the accuair in.

fuel system

air susp plumed and working

ride height

tail draggin

and layed out

wiring and primer

Went to see Dave Tucci to get my windshield cut. He was awesome, showed me how its done, let me try it. Got it all done without cracking it. Also rather than using a factory gasket we left the glass a bit larger and urethane the windshield in to make it flush mounted like a modern car.

I did get the car running, however ran out of money and was unable to get it tuned. So I trailer-ed it to its first show. even being a work in progress the car was a HUGE hit. People flocked to it all day.

After that I brought the car back to my house for the first time in over 3 years of ownership. Feels good to have it home in the garage, I can work on it now a little each night at my pace. Hanging out with my 2 other cars, the GT500 is still on display in the museum so 3 out of 4 for now.

and a random shot of the instruments lit up at night. The gauge cluster is awesome, it has working check engine light, compass, MPG, cruise control, outside temp. Pretty much everything any modern car would have. The vintage air climate control also looks sweet lit up.

 

[gabe1530]

very impressive build and amazing work! keep it up

 

[tnuce10]

Awesome build. It looks like it's coming along nicely. Keep us updated!

 

[Swine]

Sick, not going to lie saw the intake and thought "thank you baby jesus, TTFTW" and then realized it was just a design thing. But still stupid stupid stupid cool and absolute metric shit ton of hard work, bustass, and commitment.

 

[1967eleanor]

Sick, not going to lie saw the intake and thought "thank you baby jesus, TTFTW" and then realized it was just a design thing. But still stupid stupid stupid cool and absolute metric shit ton of hard work, bustass, and commitment.

Yeah its deff overkill for a N/A motor but with the throttlebody so high up in the bay it would look so odd/ non balenced with a single 4" intake tube.

 

[Swine]

Yeah its deff overkill for a N/A motor but with the throttlebody so high up in the bay it would look so odd/ non balenced with a single 4" intake tube.

Agreed, i originally was under the impression you were going to route the intake direction forward and over the radiator. But yeah i do like the looks/design of the intake youve got going.

 

[1967eleanor]

Agreed, i originally was under the impression you were going to route the intake direction forward and over the radiator. But yeah i do like the looks/design of the intake youve got going.

I did that on an LS2 57 chevy I did a few years back.

 

[jerrad]

Great to see all the progress. It's looking awesome.

 

[1967eleanor]

some small details I fabricated this week.

first off was the mirror, I went to put it on and realized it was gonna be right in the middle of windshield and also made a blind spot. So I had to cut the pedestal down, however it was made of pot metal. I tried tig welding it with silicon bronze as well as aluminum and was in successful, so I beveled the edges and JB welded it. Its solid as a rock! I will take it back off and paint it with some chrome paint.

The air freshener had kind of a funny back story. It was in the car when I bought it, The previous owner said it had been there when he got it in the 80s so despite being kind of cheezy I think its part of the "spirit" of the car so i'm gonna keep it.

I also made the rear valence. I modified the stock part and put a wired edge on it to match the contour of the 55 bumper. As well as made bumper brackets for the 55 bumper.

and with everything fitted. Im super happy with the result. The extended tailight housings, custom lenses, and the 55 bumper make it very subtle but unique.

and a stock 54 for comparison. Im still debating on if I should use the 54 over riders and crossbar, mostly so I would have a place to mount the plate.

 

[1967eleanor]

Got my rear plate mount/frame all set. Originally I had planned on using the stock 54 guards/overrider. However after getting the new bumper mounted I really liked how sleek it was, I held the 54 parts up and decided they were too bulky and I needed something smaller. Mounting the plate to the bumper would be too much of an after thought and would not allow me anywhere for a plate light. So I looked around and found an accessory guard for a 49 chevy front bumper that looked much better.

So I bought one and this was the result. Ignore the mock up plate. I'm super happy with the result, again something unique to my car.

Other than that I have not done too much, I decided to Use the trunk off of my parts car because it has no dents, so I stripped that, shaved the emblem holes and epoxied that. Im gonna start doing the final body work and getting ready for paint. I decided on a color for the car which is also the same color as my Daily driver accord.

Nighthawk black pearl

 

[1967eleanor]

The tuner came back over and got the car running better, still a lot of work that needs to be done but it starts, idles and moves on its own. I did take it for a quick ride up the street so that was exciting.

and because driving on milk creates is sooooo 1985, I stole the plus one seat cushion out of my odyssey for the voyage LOL

 

[Woody6799]

haha awesome progress! It is always satisfying when you get to cruise your project around.... even if it is on a seat cushion out of an Odyssey

 

[AustinSN]

I just went through all of this. Youre hella talented and I can't wait to see it done. Where is the shelby build thread?

 

[1967eleanor]

haha awesome progress! It is always satisfying when you get to cruise your project around.... even if it is on a seat cushion out of an Odyssey

Trust me it was hardly a cruise. It was very nerve-wracking, just waiting for a wheel to fall off or a driveshaft to come apart. I think the worst part was the back bumper scraping badly on the driveway (I didnt have the car aired up all the way) and the trunk coming open.

 

[NJ03SVTCobra]

LOL, I know the previous owner of that silver Terminator. It's your brother's right? :beer:

 

[1967eleanor]

LOL, I know the previous owner of that silver Terminator. It's your brother's right? :beer:

It is! It's gone to a good home and has been spoiled rotten!

 

[1967eleanor]

small update.

Moved the car from my house up to my shop so I can do the final bodywork and paint.

One of the first things I needed to address was the doors, while properly aligned they never closed nice. So I decided to replace the latches to a modern bear claw style, it made a world of difference, you can now click the doors shut with one finger.

old stock latches

and the new ones after being welded in.

also shaved the outside.

 

[blubyu90]

You're doing an excellent job!! Love seeing the updates on your cars!! Thanks for sharing!