No Limit's "K-10"

[robnolimit]

This whole weight thing has me re-thinking my aproach. I may have to go a bit more to the wild side on this one. We got in some rule books last week. Bonneville, Pike's Peak, and some rules for the Flying mile in Tx. Lots to think about to build one truck that is legal in all competition and still drive down the street. So, lots to check out at SEMA. If your interested, check out our facebbok page at www.facebook.com/nolimithotrods, we going to do live updates and video from the show.

[robnolimit]

Just back from SEMA. It looks as though Truckin Magazine has in interest in covering the build, and ongoing testing, of our new project. A big thanks to Dan Ward for making this happen for us. Also, Bill Hollowel has added a new event to his Pro Touring style madness. The new event, Run to the Alamo, will be held in feb. 2012, and is open to all years. Check it out on www.Pro-Touring.com. Truckin magazine is also putting together some autcross shootout events in the future. Stay tuned.

[Greywolf200]

Originally Posted by robnolimit

Just back from SEMA. It looks as though Truckin Magazine has in interest in covering the build, and ongoing testing, of our new project. A big thanks to Dan Ward for making this happen for us. Also, Bill Hollowel has added a new event to his Pro Touring style madness. The new event, Run to the Alamo, will be held in feb. 2012, and is open to all years. Check it out on www.Pro-Touring.com. Truckin magazine is also putting together some autcross shootout events in the future. Stay tuned.

I just picked up a Street Trucks magazine and there is a teaser that they are going to be writing up your build. Congratulations on there promotion.

Thanks again for sharing,

[robnolimit]

A sneak peak at K-10

[stealthy '69]

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

[robnolimit]

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

[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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[robnolimit]

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.

[808_67C10]

All I can say is Hell YEAH! Build away... If you wanna win... Chevy IS the obvious choice!
Aloha from Hawaii!
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[SCOTI]

Rob,

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

[robnolimit]

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.

[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.

[robnolimit]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[jbclassix]

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!

[Dieselwrencher]

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.

[67cheby]

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

[robnolimit]

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]

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]

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]

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

[robnolimit]

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.