'65 GMC by Bomp. But what about Steiner???
 

Here we are. About 10-12 years ago a co-worker found this on Craigslist and showed it to me on his phone.
About 15 minutes later I left work to go check it out.
Talked to the original owner, shook hands, deal was done.
At that time and currently I have that Steiner project going on or on hold or something..... Sometimes you just gotta put it aside and do something easier.
I wasn't planning on doing a thread of the build because I get easily distracted but here it is.
List of things completed.
Shortened frame
Built frame stiffener
Shortened bed sides
Found automatic transmission(s) all rebuilt. th350,th400,700R4
Have a 396 all machined and built when I was in my 20's,,, never fired. I just turned 54 and will open it back up to inspect.
Pulled cab and nose off.
Cab is being gutted, might need rockers.

The inside of the cab will get a re-spray but the outside will keep all its glory.

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a pic of the frame stiffener.
Shortened frame
Shortened bed sides
And a selfie

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Removing cab and nose.
Cab disassemble
You can barely see the frame stiffener in the first pic by the transmission.
Tearing down and finding the gook.
Hope to get the cab tear down completed this week but you know how it goes.
Ordered one of them fancy windshield wiper are removal tools. Them wiper arms are stubborn.
This week, next week a year from now. Its fun getting back at turning the wrenches.
See ya when I see ya.

Re: '65 GMC by Bomp. But what about Steiner???
 

Wow your really getting it done. Nice shop too.

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Thanks Rocknrod.
More disassemble of the cab. Was led to believe the radio hole was cut for the aftermarket radio by po. Upon pulling radio I was surprised to find fully uncut.:)
All glass, wiring out.
Windshield wiper motor and gas pedal left to pull.
Floor is going to need some lovin.
Til next time when more progress is made.

Re: '65 GMC by Bomp. But what about Steiner???
 

Good to see you back on here Greg.

54?

What happened to us?

Re: '65 GMC by Bomp. But what about Steiner???
 

You got lucky and lived. Some don't. ;)

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Great Progress! Can't wait!

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The rainy season has started.
Cab on rotisserie, not guaranteeing anything

Re: '65 GMC by Bomp. But what about Steiner???
 

Excited to see the progress. Keep us posted!

Re: '65 GMC by Bomp. But what about Steiner???
 

nice work so far sir!!!

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Thanks Fellas and Merry Christmas.
Since last I started back to work. Hired at a sister company from the one I spent 26 years at so Im on graveyard. At least Im back to work. If I could afford it I could do retirement.
Anywho I spent some time putting on the drivers side rocker. Pics are before I spot welded it on.
Not the best but this project isn't about perfection.

Would've gotten more done sooner but thought we'd all be dead by now from the cvid crap. ~Later

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L I B...
So good to see you back. This Jimmy looks like a very worthy project. Real Custom Cab, big window and lots of plus parts. We will be following the progress sir and enjoying your big-time skills and the prose that we have come to love.

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Looking good as usual. Good to hear from you too.

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That new rocker panel looks like it is fitting nicely. How much modification was needed to get it where it's at?

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It's good to see you back at it, my friend. I'll be keeping in touch.

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Great to see you back in the saddle!

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Nice to have you back and good to hear you are working again. Will follow along on this one too.

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Can Bomp come out and play ?

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what are the plans for suspension?

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Cab mounts are made, cab bolted on.
Bed sides are on but nothing final.

Origionally I shortened the longbed frame and built a stiffener. Talked to several people and every single one always pointed out no matter how cool it is it'll still handle like an old truck and not fun to drive.....

I came across a '91 short bed frame so this build "hopefully" will be fun to drive.

Thats about it for now.

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Hey buddy…….

Guess where I am headed next week.

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...p-grizz-nascar

Doing some miles.