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**buggy5872** · 04-17-2013, 10:44 PM

Big Bertha fire right up tonight. I guess my wiring skills were good. what a difference 104 cubic inches makes. I need to make a few new exhaust pieces and it will be good to go. Cant wait to see how she does next week when I get the camper out of storage.

MalibuSSwagon · 04-18-2013, 09:31 AM

Very nice, congrats on the swap

_Ogre · 04-18-2013, 11:26 AM

i'd say that your wiring skill were excellent!
congrats

Truck Guy99 · 04-18-2013, 08:01 PM

I can't believe I never ran across this thread before! This is a sweet build! Would be cool with a duramax. I would really appreciate some dash and seat bracket pictures. What did you do for mounting? Did you modify the floors or brackets at all?
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cAlvis165 · 04-18-2013, 09:03 PM

Let us know how the first tow goes. I hope you enjoy the extra power!

Chad

**buggy5872** · 04-18-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Guy99

I can't believe I never ran across this thread before! This is a sweet build! Would be cool with a duramax. I would really appreciate some dash and seat bracket pictures. What did you do for mounting? Did you modify the floors or brackets at all?
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Duramax would not fit....I will get some pics of the interior. Seats are bolted in using the outermost seat bolt and the other 3 are mounts I made. rear seats are pretty much the same......

Truck Guy99 · 04-18-2013, 11:53 PM

Thanks man! A dash/instrument panel picture or 2 would be appreciated as well.
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**buggy5872** · 04-19-2013, 07:39 AM

Drove her to work today. Out on the highway she shifted into overdrive and never came out. There is a big hill I used to come up at about 70 in drive and I came up it at 80 in overdrive with only quarter pedal....I am so glad I switched to a big block.

cAlvis165 · 04-19-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by buggy5872

Drove her to work today. Out on the highway she shifted into overdrive and never came out. There is a big hill I used to come up at about 70 in drive and I came up it at 80 in overdrive with only quarter pedal....I am so glad I switched to a big block.

OrrieG · 04-19-2013, 09:16 PM

So Cool, size matters....

rambler · 04-25-2013, 03:52 PM

wow, cant believe I missed this thread.. awesome fab skills.. in for some dash pics..

SCHRUMGMC · 05-02-2013, 01:15 PM

Amazing build thread, Still floors me on how this was built

cAlvis165 · 05-04-2013, 08:23 AM

Congrats on the TOTM! I love the 'Big Truck' builds and you have set the bar a whole new level!

**buggy5872** · 05-04-2013, 07:30 PM

Posted 3 videos to on youtube. One shows the interior people have been asking to see. I have to warn you my video skills are not the greatest

1957 Chevy LCF Big Bertha Interior - YouTube

Mayo · 05-04-2013, 09:45 PM

are you gonna take Big Bertha to the OC Cruisin' Weekend May 16th-19th?

diablo03 · 05-05-2013, 02:54 PM

This is awesome....totally makes me want to do something like this. Maybe I can convince the wife.... :-p

Hope that you make it out to the midwest....I hope to see this in person

focusedontheprize · 05-05-2013, 05:23 PM

Buggy, that thing is an animal.

**buggy5872** · 05-05-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

are you gonna take Big Bertha to the OC Cruisin' Weekend May 16th-19th?

I am not planning on doing any shows this summer except for a couple local weekly shows. Its camping season and we are pretty booked all summer for the weekends

Prerunner1982 · 05-10-2013, 06:38 PM

Absolutely beautiful.....

Truck Guy99 · 06-12-2013, 06:34 PM

Any updates? Have you used it much? This is a cool rig!
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OrrieG · 06-12-2013, 07:05 PM

How much is the gas mileage difference between the old SB and the new BB? I am dragging a 69 C30 back from Oregon to set up for towing like yours and think I might trade out the 327 for a BB.

vegadesign · 06-12-2013, 07:21 PM

this build just made my day!

seriously the best crewcab build on this site.
love the truck man, lots of respect for the metal work in this one

**buggy5872** · 07-08-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

How much is the gas mileage difference between the old SB and the new BB? I am dragging a 69 C30 back from Oregon to set up for towing like yours and think I might trade out the 327 for a BB.

Orrie, sorry I did not see your question a while back. I am getting the same gas mileage but am able to come up the big hills about 10 to 15 mph faster. it hardly ever drops out of overdrive and it has to be a monster hill to drop to second gear. I do like the power of the big block. The tranny did not. Torque converter clutch went and smoked the tranny. Its been rebuilt and should hold up now.

fluffyfreak · 01-17-2014, 12:20 AM

Totally wicked!!!! Id love to have something like this to tow my trucks!

OrrieG · 01-17-2014, 07:20 PM

Not surprising, I got better mileage with my v8 4wd than the six 2wd when I converted. I think it was because the six was always working in the upper range while the 283 did not have to work as hard. I am hoping the 350 is even better as it should be a little more torquey.

04-17-2013, 10:44 PM	#151
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Big Bertha fire right up tonight. I guess my wiring skills were good. what a difference 104 cubic inches makes. I need to make a few new exhaust pieces and it will be good to go. Cant wait to see how she does next week when I get the camper out of storage. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

04-18-2013, 09:31 AM	#152
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Very nice, congrats on the swap __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

04-18-2013, 11:26 AM	#153
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 i'd say that your wiring skill were excellent! congrats __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

04-18-2013, 08:01 PM	#154
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 I can't believe I never ran across this thread before! This is a sweet build! Would be cool with a duramax. I would really appreciate some dash and seat bracket pictures. What did you do for mounting? Did you modify the floors or brackets at all? Posted via Mobile Device

04-18-2013, 09:03 PM	#155
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Let us know how the first tow goes. I hope you enjoy the extra power! Chad __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill DD 2000 Chevy Suburban 4x4/5.3 Vortec/4L60E/4:10s, 18" Escalade rims, Electric fans Project Dooley One-Ton 4x4 on 38.5s Corn-binder build

04-18-2013, 11:53 PM	#157
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Thanks man! A dash/instrument panel picture or 2 would be appreciated as well. Posted via Mobile Device

04-19-2013, 07:39 AM	#158
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Drove her to work today. Out on the highway she shifted into overdrive and never came out. There is a big hill I used to come up at about 70 in drive and I came up it at 80 in overdrive with only quarter pedal....I am so glad I switched to a big block. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build Last edited by buggy5872; 04-19-2013 at 07:40 AM. Reason: spelling

04-19-2013, 09:16 PM	#160
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 So Cool, size matters.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-25-2013, 03:52 PM	#161
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 wow, cant believe I missed this thread.. awesome fab skills.. in for some dash pics.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-02-2013, 01:15 PM	#162
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Amazing build thread, Still floors me on how this was built __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

05-04-2013, 08:23 AM	#163
cAlvis165 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N.E. OH Posts: 214	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Congrats on the TOTM! I love the 'Big Truck' builds and you have set the bar a whole new level! __________________ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill DD 2000 Chevy Suburban 4x4/5.3 Vortec/4L60E/4:10s, 18" Escalade rims, Electric fans Project Dooley One-Ton 4x4 on 38.5s Corn-binder build

05-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#165
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 are you gonna take Big Bertha to the OC Cruisin' Weekend May 16th-19th? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

05-05-2013, 02:54 PM	#166
diablo03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 151	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 This is awesome....totally makes me want to do something like this. Maybe I can convince the wife.... :-p Hope that you make it out to the midwest....I hope to see this in person __________________ 1963 Chevy C10 (under construction).....build thread 2009 Honda Shadow 2008 Mazda 5 2013 Ford Sedan Interceptor AWD 2017 Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer (great for hauling parts) 2017 Honda Rebel

05-05-2013, 05:23 PM	#167
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Buggy, that thing is an animal. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

05-10-2013, 06:38 PM	#169
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Absolutely beautiful..... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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06-12-2013, 06:34 PM	#170
Truck Guy99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 332	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Any updates? Have you used it much? This is a cool rig! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My names Tye. No Chevy right now

06-12-2013, 07:05 PM	#171
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 How much is the gas mileage difference between the old SB and the new BB? I am dragging a 69 C30 back from Oregon to set up for towing like yours and think I might trade out the 327 for a BB. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-12-2013, 07:21 PM	#172
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 this build just made my day! seriously the best crewcab build on this site. love the truck man, lots of respect for the metal work in this one __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

01-17-2014, 12:20 AM	#174
fluffyfreak Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: albuquerque nm Posts: 204	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Totally wicked!!!! Id love to have something like this to tow my trucks!

01-17-2014, 07:20 PM	#175
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Big Bertha Build thread x2 Not surprising, I got better mileage with my v8 4wd than the six 2wd when I converted. I think it was because the six was always working in the upper range while the 283 did not have to work as hard. I am hoping the 350 is even better as it should be a little more torquey. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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