Steiner NEVER ending build by Bomp
 

Long time lurker/had a thread/pbucket fiasco/took a break/time to start again. (Removed original thread due to pbucket fiasco/needed a break to rethink build)
Started building Steiner (5" stretch cab truck) in April 2011.
A brief introduction on Steiner progress / not progress.

'66 pickup bought in 2011, Long bed C20, V8

Frame built, rolling chassis, cab stretched 5", dash pulled back 3", bed shortened, Stake pockets filled, door skins made and remade, flip forward part of the project underway. And a bazillion other things not mentioned.


Currently not liking the front suspension. With motor fitment issues/ steering working but very unuser friendly. Someone planted the idea of using a big block instead of small. List goes on and on. So today I chopped off the front end of the frame to redo and get back on the build.


Firewall wasn't meeting up to what was envisioned either so after getting near all the Honey-Do's finished, helping my dad clean up his yard (60+ cars)
Its time to get back on Steiner.

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It's good to see you back at it. I've been getting some stuff done on Sanity and I'm hoping we can meet up sometime when they're both running.

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Well glad to you see back, tuning into the continuing saga...

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Welcome back Greg !!!


Looking forward to this return of a favourite bud.

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What up Greg???
What do we have up our sleeve now???

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Good to see Steiner back on here!

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I agree. Yippee!!

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Good to see you back. Hope you have Good New Year.

Dwight

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:welcome2: Back Bomp Happy New Year :metal:

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Dude, it's been two months since you posted. How about an update?

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Thanks for checking in but sorry to say nothing has happened to Steiner. Did dig out the rotisserie to mount Steiner's cab to twirl it like a ferris wheel.

The Wifey is getting her home office done. (Me doing sheet rock(done)/wiring(done)/new flooring(almost done)/ceiling fan(done).
Also installed 2 security Ring Door Bells and a Flood light/camera at the shop. ~pic shows view~ ~~ A glimps into Bomp Land~~
Built a bigger A frame for lifting frames, beds, other necessary truck stuff.
If Im not doing that Im helping clean up my dads property. Removed 26+ cars & trucks, I've hauled 5 trailer loads, 8 pickup loads out, he's hauled 8+ loads. Broke down more tires/wheels than I can count.
(Helping him clean up is not an easy task by any means)
Put a new carb on the Orange '72
While all that is going on I work swing shift with the usual 12 days here and there with last Saturday was mandatory.
Me (bottom left) working on the '65 GMC,
Then theres the "C10 Trucks/Chevy parts buy,sell in Bomps Group" on FB. Keeps me active in the Interweb Land.
In April is the Portland PIR Swapmeet (at the track) Booth 1140 I'll be at for a couple of days. :metal:
Busy? Me?? On the higher end of third waiting to grab 4th.
Thanks for looking in.

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Always enjoy following you Bomp

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You know how it goes, get some truck time, you pull out the drawer in your roll-a-round to grab a wrench, LIFE steps in and POOF truck time all gone.
A bit pre-history.
My dad is a hoarder. County got after him for the 3rd time so me being the loyal son that I am I've been busy.
All vehicles pictured have found new homes. 28 cars/trucks total
12+ pickup box loads hauled off to scrap
1 Emergency call to bring spare due to tire blow out on scrap run (my super hero moment to save dad in a panic state)
7 car trailer loads I hauled out personally
11 pickup truck loads me, dad 17
Lost count on how many mornings I arrived, worked 3-7 hours before going to my real job (swing shift 3-11) sometimes 3pm-3am
broke down 47 wheels and tires. 60+ to go(staged at my place Coats 10/10)
pics before/after clean up
Things being cleaned up an all Im thinkin' truck time may be once again.

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Looks like you guys did some serious yard work! Look forward to some more truck pics and updates!

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WOW! You're impressive, nice of you to help him

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Wow, that was a bunch of clean up...My city got me for just 1 truck...I can't imagine what they would have thought/said had I gotten to that point...

You get a GOLD Star for being a great son!

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Glad to see that you are going to continue this build. Sorry to hear that Botophucket caused such a disaster for your previous thread. I had really enjoyed it and look forward to your new lease on the project. And your dad's newly cleared acreage. Y'all better plant corn in there or something or it will fill back up again. Ask how I know ;)

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nice Shoebox Ford Coupe in there too! thats a hellova lot of cleanup

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Of course you and I have had some conversations before about all of this Greg.

It must have been very tough, both physically and psychologically to process all of this chaos, both the start, middle and end of the job.

I can only commend you for all you and your team got done.

Well done and hope you get some truck time as a reward.

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^^ What they said ^^

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Just noticed you are back. I'd missed seeing your updates! Amazing transformation of your dad's place. I'm in to keep up with your progress.

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Any updates on Steiner?

Rick

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Dude, you need to post something just to prove you're still with us.

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I'm here.
Been blocking incoming distractions like Wonder Woman deflects incoming bullets.
Some truck time has begun. Not the truck time I'd like but I'll take it.
Tore down the 250 Inline 6 to see what the po did incorrectly. As you can see there is a small block & Big Block waiting to join in the fun.
Things were a bit cramped to begin with but this is getting ridiculous.
Have the next 2 weeks off hope to get things organized to get a jump on Steiner. PIR swap meet April 3-6(main reason for 2 weeks off).
My Wifey looked at the pic and said in a disgust voice...."look at all that junk" thinking this is someone else's shop. My reply..."look at all the cool toys".
Later Fellas

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I'm guessing the wifey doesn't get out in the shop much...

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You have been a busy man, following.

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It's good to hear from you and that you are going to get some truck time.

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Thanks Fellas,
So I sold a bunch of stuff at the Big Portland Swap Meet at PIR (Portland International Raceway).
At the meet I met up with this guy who lives and breaths LS/Turbo installs.
Last year he was at the meet. He had a 76 or 78, doesn't matter cause it was a kick @$$ sleeper truck. Has done 25+ setups under his belt.
Long story short I thought about that motor all year. No money/shop packed. No worky on Steiner, Moving all dads Crappy, Life kinda sucky...
Here's a pic what the LS guy brought this year.
So Im going to tell whats has been bothering me about the Steiner build.
1. Frame/ air ride
2. Throw tons of money at a 327 out of a Corvette and modest power gain.
~ Funny thing~ You know these 327's are ALWAYS out of a Corvette. Never an Impala, Caprice, school bus, mail truck, grandma's grocery getter or a pinto (yeah, I know Pinto,, F0rd). Surprised since there are soooooooo many 327's Ford didn't put one in their Pinto. ALWAYS out of a Vette. I think they made 680,000 Corvette 327's to each Vette produced.

I dug out a Turbo 400 to get it rebuilt, Cleaned it up some, going to clean it up more.
Got a '91 frame to jam a LS in. Or at least thats the plan.
I tucked away the cash from the meet, sold the South Bend lathe today, put that cash away safe too. Things are getting going again.:D
Thanks for looking in Fellas

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Now that is all good news the Bomp way.


Really good to hear Greg.


Small steps.

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Good to hear you got some cash for your projects. I sold a Southbend lathe last year that looked just like yours. I wish I could have kept it, but needed funds for other parts of my life...

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Freed up some cash and much needed floor space. I have this old Jet, have done a lot with this one.

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Glad to see you back at it . I myself have also restarted after a break. Work , money(lack off ) and house sometimes get in the way .

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Me too... glad to see.
Someday i hope to evolve to an LS conversion. Maybe doing just one will show me that it's the way to go, but what am I going to do with all those Corvette motors.

Thanks for posting up again, been missing it.

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Thanks Fellas,
Not much to tell but I did find a book with tons of knowledge I plan to use. A useful tool in the arsenal of knowledge.
Transmission is at the shop being built as you read this.
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BOMP! Its been a while! Good to see you back as well.. Need more pics of the beast.

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Right on, Good to see the fire burning. The Snortin' bull almost 3 years driving still I'm not done . Ride's on air (full bagged) with a triangulated four link rear , a home built frame. With your skills and more reading keep learning Steiner will kick azzzz.

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Minor update just cause.
So after the cleaning of my dads place (28 cars, umpteen trailer loads of scrap)
Now the over flow field has to be delt with.
"Over flow field" you say?!!!!???
YES over flow field.
He had roughly 30 cars stashed away here but has whittled it down to the last 12 which I am taking care of.
Pics and irrelevant info about them.
1. '57 big window truck project, modified car frame. Nothing bolted down.
Frame scrapped, bed pulled off, cab SOLD.
2.'57 4 door wagon. Cleaned up, listed to sell.
3.'57 Pink 4 door. Sold
4. '57 4 door hard top which he cut the top off to pass off as a 2 door. Long story. Sold
5. '57 4 door just brought home waiting to be cleaned.

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Also the Caprice which turned into a night mare at the scrap yard.

White elCamino I have to go after, (remember riding in that car when I was a teen).

And Last the Black '57.,
All the other cars in the back ground are from the owner of the property and two other gentle men I've never met.

I did remove 12" out of the GMC frame to forward the "short box" project.


Don't count me out just dealing with all this other things at the moment.
Later Fellas

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I imagine the winch you're using is about ready for you to get back to your projects vs. the clean-up efforts :lol:

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Way to go Bomp. Feels good to scratch off another list of to-dos. Steiner will patiently wait for your return. Stay cool Bro...