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stealthy '69 · 11-07-2011, 10:18 PM

Looks like a longhorn? Are you keeping the long wheel base, cutting that bad boy up?

**robnolimit** · 11-07-2011, 10:52 PM

yep, but it's basically the doner truck. It'll be shorter for sure.

CHRIS67GMC · 11-08-2011, 12:00 AM

Rob good luck on the build. If I get time to get it back together I will be running my truck next year as well. I have beat the he'll out of Bowlers automatics in mine and have not broke one yet. I know 700hp on the big road courses is a blast. There nothing better then passes cars on the track.
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808_67C10 · 11-08-2011, 12:43 AM

All I can say is Hell YEAH! Build away... If you wanna win... Chevy IS the obvious choice!
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SCOTI · 11-08-2011, 10:08 AM

Rob,

Why not utilize a Big10 chassis under this one to promote your product line?

hgs_notes · 11-08-2011, 10:58 AM

Shorten to 105" wheel base and drop a blazer tub on it. Aluminum floor in the rear, you can put a roll bar in for stiffening the chassis, no roof, soft tops are available (used anyway), more weight lower, less up high. Just saying...

Another thing to consider is that the 3/4 ton frame is heavier than a 1/2 ton frame. I think the thickness is more and I had some documentation on it in one of my books.

**superflysteiny** · 11-08-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

Hey man, if you know anyone that will lay-up CF hoods and fenders, let me know.

I have a good friend in indy that has been building carbon indy cars for years. He can build the whole truck out of carbon if you want it just take money. His name is Jason Dominguez he owns jasada speed shop in Indy. I would be more then happy to hook you up with him. He and I have tossed the idea around of building one of these truck out of carbon.

**robnolimit** · 11-08-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRIS67GMC

Rob good luck on the build. If I get time to get it back together I will be running my truck next year as well. I have beat the he'll out of Bowlers automatics in mine and have not broke one yet. I know 700hp on the big road courses is a blast. There nothing better then passes cars on the track.
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You got to get back out there. More events are coming next year. I doubt you can hurt the Bowler trans, and if you do, he'll fix it.

**robnolimit** · 11-08-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Rob,

Why not utilize a Big10 chassis under this one to promote your product line?

Thought about it, but big-10's don't really fit there. The rails are too tall. We do make a Pro-Tech chassis for the C-10's (Mark Turner/Brian Finch) are using one on their next build. I want to test some new geometry and parts, so we're leanin towrds a full custom build so that we can swap parts easy.

**robnolimit** · 11-08-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Shorten to 105" wheel base and drop a blazer tub on it. Aluminum floor in the rear, you can put a roll bar in for stiffening the chassis, no roof, soft tops are available (used anyway), more weight lower, less up high. Just saying...

Another thing to consider is that the 3/4 ton frame is heavier than a 1/2 ton frame. I think the thickness is more and I had some documentation on it in one of my books.

Yep, we thought about the Blazer deal, but Kurt Grimes is already building one. This will be a scratch-built chassis, we're looking at 108" WB

406 Q-ship · 11-09-2011, 03:42 PM

Hey Rob, I know some body that needs a set of the longhorn bed extenders if you could send me a PM to talk about getting the ones off that bed. Thanks

**robnolimit** · 11-09-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

Hey Rob, I know some body that needs a set of the longhorn bed extenders if you could send me a PM to talk about getting the ones off that bed. Thanks

Sorry, they were welded on, and badly warped. We cut the bedsides off with a plasma cutter! ouch. The floor (diamond plate) and tubbs were also welded, and went to the scrapper.

**robnolimit** · 11-09-2011, 08:38 PM

Going tomorrow to look at some wheel hoops.

Today we stripped the cab down of everthing that would unbolt, and the glass. An empty cab was appx 500 lbs. Now the stripped version is down to 317 lbs. Need to shed another 100 + lbs. Now we start trimming.

hgs_notes · 11-09-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

Going tomorrow to look at some wheel hoops.

Today we stripped the cab down of everthing that would unbolt, and the glass. An empty cab was appx 500 lbs. Now the stripped version is down to 317 lbs. Need to shed another 100 + lbs. Now we start trimming.

Good luck with that. I'm guessing some of the cowl, kick panel vents, dash, floor supports, etc will be altered and I don't think that will be enough for 100lbs.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-09-2011, 08:47 PM

Rob, if you want to sell the wheels off of your donor truck let me know. What about cutting out the inner roof panel? Is that legal? You'd still have the outer and I'm sure you'll have a roll bar any way. Just make a thin hard board headliner to hide it gone.

jbclassix · 11-10-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robnolimit

Going tomorrow to look at some wheel hoops.

Today we stripped the cab down of everthing that would unbolt, and the glass. An empty cab was appx 500 lbs. Now the stripped version is down to 317 lbs. Need to shed another 100 + lbs. Now we start trimming.

How legal is it to "swiss-cheese" the inner body panels, like the inside of the "A"-pillar, head-liner, and "B"-pillar? There is also an inner panel under the rear window that you could do that too. Can you loose the inner cowl and vent assembly? you could bevel the holes for strength and looks. Shave the drip rails for a pound or two also.

Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this build!

**67cheby** · 11-10-2011, 10:17 AM

yes fill the interior headliner and other panels with stamped "speed holes"

**robnolimit** · 11-10-2011, 08:11 PM

Yes, you guys are on it. Most of the inner structer will go. Holes, dimples, and cutaways galore. Full cage will add some weight, but ya gotta have it. picked up 8 wheel hoops today, rears weigh 12 lbs, fronts 10 1/2. it's a start

hgs_notes · 11-10-2011, 09:05 PM

I think suburbans had a single layer headliner with a cloth or fabric inner, so it should not be a problem to remove it. I think a huge weight loss could be had by removing the floor pan and replacing with aluminum. Carbon fiber door skins should be easy to make, cut out most of the inner panel of the door and use an aluminum panel there. Panel adhesive to hold it all together with keep it solid and no rattles. Door hinges are pretty heavy and you won't need that beef with lighter doors. Same with the latches and oter handles.

mx574 · 11-10-2011, 09:55 PM

Rob, i had the pleasure of shaking your hand at Adams about two months ago and got such a kick out of watching your two trucks and James' el co break up the rice-capade going on out there. Good luck with the build it will be exciting to see this unfold.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-11-2011, 02:22 PM

I'm in to see this one done been hearing about it for awhile now ...

**robnolimit** · 12-01-2011, 08:23 PM

K-10 Progress
1. Wheel hoops. It took a while but we hunted down som one piece spun hoops. Very light and strong. An 18" x 12" hoop is 9 lbs!. 18" x 10" hoop is just over 8 lbs. Now we have to make centers.
2. Why do we have to make our own centers? you ask, well, no one makes an 18" Wide 5 wheel. This is the hub assy we are using. The aluminum tab off of the lug stud is my 'quicky' back space clearance checker. I know, pretty low-tech.
3. From the back side, you can see the rotor, caliper, and spindle. With all of this together, pads included, the whole thing tips the scales at 31 lbs.

**robnolimit** · 12-01-2011, 08:29 PM

K-10 Progress
1. The pass. door had some bad crunchies in it. I thought I could hammer them out, so I started on the rest of the door. Now that I was invested in this door, I failed at hammering out the damage. Too far in to throw this in the dumpster, I made a skin and am now re-skinning the majority of the door.
2. This is the gutted cab, with no dash. It's really solid, and I kind of hat to cut it up, - but I will. P.S.I am selling the dash, and all of the factory A/C controls. all uncut, for $100 bucks.
3. I am trying to get all my parts stacked up and ready before I tie up one of our build tables, here are some of the cage and rail tubes. Damn, D.O.M. is getting pricey. Now we have to measure four times, mistakes are too costly. Yes, I made one.

jasonhall · 12-01-2011, 09:18 PM

Cool!!

tasian · 12-01-2011, 10:35 PM

what about just cutting the whole floor pan out not only will it lighten the cab but you could use the flintstone power in the turns

11-07-2011, 10:52 PM	#52
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11-08-2011, 12:00 AM	#53
CHRIS67GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tiffin Oh Posts: 299	Re: No Limit's "K-10" Rob good luck on the build. If I get time to get it back together I will be running my truck next year as well. I have beat the he'll out of Bowlers automatics in mine and have not broke one yet. I know 700hp on the big road courses is a blast. There nothing better then passes cars on the track. Posted via Mobile Device

11-08-2011, 12:43 AM	#54
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11-08-2011, 10:58 AM	#56
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: No Limit's "K-10" Shorten to 105" wheel base and drop a blazer tub on it. Aluminum floor in the rear, you can put a roll bar in for stiffening the chassis, no roof, soft tops are available (used anyway), more weight lower, less up high. Just saying... Another thing to consider is that the 3/4 ton frame is heavier than a 1/2 ton frame. I think the thickness is more and I had some documentation on it in one of my books. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 11-08-2011 at 11:06 AM.

11-09-2011, 03:42 PM	#61
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: No Limit's "K-10" Hey Rob, I know some body that needs a set of the longhorn bed extenders if you could send me a PM to talk about getting the ones off that bed. Thanks __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

11-09-2011, 08:38 PM	#63
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: No Limit's "K-10" Going tomorrow to look at some wheel hoops. Today we stripped the cab down of everthing that would unbolt, and the glass. An empty cab was appx 500 lbs. Now the stripped version is down to 317 lbs. Need to shed another 100 + lbs. Now we start trimming. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

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11-10-2011, 08:11 PM	#68
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: No Limit's "K-10" Yes, you guys are on it. Most of the inner structer will go. Holes, dimples, and cutaways galore. Full cage will add some weight, but ya gotta have it. picked up 8 wheel hoops today, rears weigh 12 lbs, fronts 10 1/2. it's a start __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

11-10-2011, 09:05 PM	#69
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: No Limit's "K-10" I think suburbans had a single layer headliner with a cloth or fabric inner, so it should not be a problem to remove it. I think a huge weight loss could be had by removing the floor pan and replacing with aluminum. Carbon fiber door skins should be easy to make, cut out most of the inner panel of the door and use an aluminum panel there. Panel adhesive to hold it all together with keep it solid and no rattles. Door hinges are pretty heavy and you won't need that beef with lighter doors. Same with the latches and oter handles. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

11-10-2011, 09:55 PM	#70
mx574 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Placentia CA Posts: 190	Re: No Limit's "K-10" Rob, i had the pleasure of shaking your hand at Adams about two months ago and got such a kick out of watching your two trucks and James' el co break up the rice-capade going on out there. Good luck with the build it will be exciting to see this unfold.

11-11-2011, 02:22 PM	#71
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12-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#72
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: No Limit's "K-10" K-10 Progress 1. Wheel hoops. It took a while but we hunted down som one piece spun hoops. Very light and strong. An 18" x 12" hoop is 9 lbs!. 18" x 10" hoop is just over 8 lbs. Now we have to make centers. 2. Why do we have to make our own centers? you ask, well, no one makes an 18" Wide 5 wheel. This is the hub assy we are using. The aluminum tab off of the lug stud is my 'quicky' back space clearance checker. I know, pretty low-tech. 3. From the back side, you can see the rotor, caliper, and spindle. With all of this together, pads included, the whole thing tips the scales at 31 lbs. Attached Images __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others! Last edited by robnolimit; 12-01-2011 at 09:30 PM. Reason: info

12-01-2011, 08:29 PM	#73
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: No Limit's "K-10" K-10 Progress 1. The pass. door had some bad crunchies in it. I thought I could hammer them out, so I started on the rest of the door. Now that I was invested in this door, I failed at hammering out the damage. Too far in to throw this in the dumpster, I made a skin and am now re-skinning the majority of the door. 2. This is the gutted cab, with no dash. It's really solid, and I kind of hat to cut it up, - but I will. P.S.I am selling the dash, and all of the factory A/C controls. all uncut, for $100 bucks. 3. I am trying to get all my parts stacked up and ready before I tie up one of our build tables, here are some of the cage and rail tubes. Damn, D.O.M. is getting pricey. Now we have to measure four times, mistakes are too costly. Yes, I made one. Attached Images __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others! Last edited by robnolimit; 12-01-2011 at 09:40 PM.



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