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PBFAB.COM · 08-25-2009, 12:27 AM

OK, before we get too critical on the name, my two-year-old son picked it out. When he first saw the truck I asked him what we should call it... looks like DVR and Nickelodeon have a large influence on him! (He's been naming everything "Spongebob" for the past few months). I decided to throw the "square body" on the end of it... for my own sanity!

Picked up this beauty for $500. Runs and drives. Pretty straight, and only a little rust in the floor (under the rubber mat, of course). Plans include Dropmembers front and rear, tubular arms, and some 22's. Looking to throw this thing together and make it a driver (My DD is boring me to death). Keeping the nasty yellow, and planning on installing/fabricating a dash from a 55 truck. Might powdercoat the wheels/bumpers a semi-gloss black and leave it at that.

Looking for some 22's... and willing to trade out some product for them!

SCOTI · 08-25-2009, 12:39 AM

I'm diggin' the hand print

. Colonel Musturd would have been my choice . . ....

PBFAB.COM · 08-25-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm diggin' the hand print

. Colonel Musturd would have been my choice . . ....

Hoping to remove them without damaging the paint

(one on each door).

tvblazer78 · 08-25-2009, 08:44 AM

What would you call that yellow? Or dose it need to be washed?

I think that will be a sick ride..

PBFAB.COM · 08-25-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

What would you call that yellow? Or dose it need to be washed?

I think that will be a sick ride..

My two daughters (6 and 4) call it the "ugly yellow" truck!

Mordachai · 08-25-2009, 09:37 AM

dang, you're keeping busy... cool project. I'd leave the hand prints... come up with some funny name to stencil underneath, like
hands off speed shop or some such thing...

jasonb72 · 08-26-2009, 01:39 AM

I know you want deuces, but I have a set of 6 lug mag style 20's sitting around if it floats your boat, would look good powder'd.

PBFAB.COM · 08-26-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonb72

I know you want deuces, but I have a set of 6 lug mag style 20's sitting around if it floats your boat, would look good powder'd.

Looking for the 22's.... in a 5 lug.

Nate

crawdadfox · 08-26-2009, 10:34 AM

Stay with the "i dont have money" theme and paint them white

...after you find a sport style for the back!!

**lolife99** · 08-26-2009, 07:30 AM

Subscribing.
I say color match the bumpers and run polished 22's.

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2009, 10:45 AM

I agree with Crawdaddy. That thing is screaming for poverty bumpers painted white.

I know your wanting to trade product, but have you seen the deal that Centerline has on the RF series - ROTARY? They have them in the overstock department for 189.00 each. LINK

Paint the centers white to match the bumpers and call it good...

PBFAB.COM · 08-26-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I agree with Crawdaddy. That thing is screaming for poverty bumpers painted white.

I know your wanting to trade product, but have you seen the deal that Centerline has on the RF series - ROTARY? They have them in the overstock department for 189.00 each. LINK

Paint the centers white to match the bumpers and call it good...

Food for thought.

As for the "poverty" idea, that's the driving force. I am trying not to spend any more than I have to. Fortunately for me, I have a good source for suspension parts.

Chevy623 · 02-06-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I agree with Crawdaddy. That thing is screaming for poverty bumpers painted white.

I know your wanting to trade product, but have you seen the deal that Centerline has on the RF series - ROTARY? They have them in the overstock department for 189.00 each. LINK

Paint the centers white to match the bumpers and call it good...

I saw a 1st gen ranger at mcdonalds today that had a set of steelies that looked like this, they looked to be 20's and they had low profile-ish tires on them, the look was awesome. I personally have never seen a set of 20inch steelies exept on military vehicles lol.

SCOTI · 02-07-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy623

I saw a 1st gen ranger at mcdonalds today that had a set of steelies that looked like this, they looked to be 20's and they had low profile-ish tires on them, the look was awesome. I personally have never seen a set of 20inch steelies exept on military vehicles lol.

Dodge Ram 20" steelies.

menace121978 · 08-26-2009, 11:51 AM

truck looks solid... subscribing!

SBTork · 08-26-2009, 12:36 PM

very cool project. Keep us posted, im sure it'll turn out great

silvereagle07 · 08-26-2009, 03:48 PM

Cool looking project!

aggie91 · 08-26-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Hoping to remove them without damaging the paint

(one on each door).

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm diggin' the hand print

. Colonel Musturd would have been my choice . . ....

I am digging the mark too, looks more like a crown to me though! hey, how about "King of the Dropmember"...

Keep them on, just wash it real good, and put the white painted bumbers on and your suspension, 22's and call it good.

72BlckButy · 08-27-2009, 12:13 AM

This one will get interesting... can't wait to watch this one come together.

flamingbig10 · 08-28-2009, 04:31 PM

nice project can't wait to see it on the ground

smashingchuck · 08-29-2009, 10:19 AM

Man I was going to say paint the bumpers white and get some wheels to match, but I guess I don't have to. I like the hand print, too. What motivates this thing? I6 / 3 on the tree?

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-29-2009, 11:12 AM

Nice projecet. wow 500 bucks thats a steal. how bout a yellow truck with white wheels?

PBFAB.COM · 08-29-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Man I was going to say paint the bumpers white and get some wheels to match, but I guess I don't have to. I like the hand print, too. What motivates this thing? I6 / 3 on the tree?

I don't think I would use the word "motivate" to describe the powerplant!

She's got a 350 with a 2 barrell and a worn out tranny. It runs good, but doesn't smack your head on the back window!

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I don't think I would use the word "motivate" to describe the powerplant!

She's got a 350 with a 2 barrell and a worn out tranny. It runs good, but doesn't smack your head on the back window!

Sounds like my 74. Get's the job done one qt. @ a time

.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-29-2009, 11:12 AM

Notice the white bumpers also

08-25-2009, 12:27 AM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Project Spongebob Square Body OK, before we get too critical on the name, my two-year-old son picked it out. When he first saw the truck I asked him what we should call it... looks like DVR and Nickelodeon have a large influence on him! (He's been naming everything "Spongebob" for the past few months). I decided to throw the "square body" on the end of it... for my own sanity! Picked up this beauty for $500. Runs and drives. Pretty straight, and only a little rust in the floor (under the rubber mat, of course). Plans include Dropmembers front and rear, tubular arms, and some 22's. Looking to throw this thing together and make it a driver (My DD is boring me to death). Keeping the nasty yellow, and planning on installing/fabricating a dash from a 55 truck. Might powdercoat the wheels/bumpers a semi-gloss black and leave it at that. Looking for some 22's... and willing to trade out some product for them! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

08-25-2009, 12:39 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,933	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body I'm diggin' the hand print . Colonel Musturd would have been my choice . . .... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-25-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body What would you call that yellow? Or dose it need to be washed? I think that will be a sick ride.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#6
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body dang, you're keeping busy... cool project. I'd leave the hand prints... come up with some funny name to stencil underneath, like hands off speed shop or some such thing... __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

08-26-2009, 01:39 AM	#7
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body I know you want deuces, but I have a set of 6 lug mag style 20's sitting around if it floats your boat, would look good powder'd. __________________ The 72 will live again

08-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body Stay with the "i dont have money" theme and paint them white ...after you find a sport style for the back!! Attached Images __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

08-26-2009, 07:30 AM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body Subscribing. I say color match the bumpers and run polished 22's. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-26-2009, 10:45 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body I agree with Crawdaddy. That thing is screaming for poverty bumpers painted white. I know your wanting to trade product, but have you seen the deal that Centerline has on the RF series - ROTARY? They have them in the overstock department for 189.00 each. LINK Paint the centers white to match the bumpers and call it good... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body truck looks solid... subscribing! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-26-2009, 12:36 PM	#16
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body very cool project. Keep us posted, im sure it'll turn out great __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

08-26-2009, 03:48 PM	#17
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body Cool looking project! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-27-2009, 12:13 AM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body This one will get interesting... can't wait to watch this one come together. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-28-2009, 04:31 PM	#20
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body nice project can't wait to see it on the ground __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-29-2009, 10:19 AM	#21
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body Man I was going to say paint the bumpers white and get some wheels to match, but I guess I don't have to. I like the hand print, too. What motivates this thing? I6 / 3 on the tree? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-29-2009, 11:12 AM	#22
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Project Spongebob Square Body Nice projecet. wow 500 bucks thats a steal. how bout a yellow truck with white wheels? Attached Images __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---



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