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**robnolimit** · 12-20-2010, 06:03 PM

Here it is guys, The 'Berdoo Bomber, our shop truck C-10 builder. I'll be putting up the updates as they come, and what our thoughts are. This was a Ebay find, we paid 2160 for this diamond in the rough. The good side is that its a short/fleet, and it runs & drives.

The bad is, well, it needs some TLC, has some rust in the rockers, and the sweet 70's sunroof. (gotta go)

It's 5 lug, which is nice. And, all in all, it's pretty straight. The bucket seats are probably leaving, as is the soft bed cover. It has a 350 with a gear drive, and a truck 4 speed. I am already on the hunt for a 5.3 vortec and L465 auto to put in.
The plan is to put together a fun and spirited driver. It must be able to tow our small inclosed trailer (20ft) it ways about 6k loaded. 4 whl discs are a must, and right now were thinking about air ride on the rear, and spring on the front. I thought at first it might have drop spindles, but no such luck, heated springs. We're trying to stay away from the big $$, so this will be a home built style, but if we decide that the upcoming fab work is to intense, we'll go with bolt-on parts. Since its a driver, we'll let you know the results of each step, as well as taking it out our local test track and running time-attacks to chart the performance gains. Right now it needs a battery, so thats the first thing. then off to the DMV for reg. We'll keep you posted.

Lee H · 12-20-2010, 06:47 PM

Cool, will be watching this one.

VA72C10 · 12-20-2010, 06:54 PM

Subscribed to follow along...

suville · 12-20-2010, 06:57 PM

Me too!

tubbedII · 12-20-2010, 07:17 PM

Won't be missin this one!

Alvin · 12-20-2010, 07:32 PM

Count me in! Definitely going the handling route on my next build.

gcburdic · 12-20-2010, 07:44 PM

it's even got the rare sunroof option...I'm gonna watch this one!!!

**lolife99** · 12-20-2010, 07:44 PM

Along for the ride also.
I'm interested in all the details of the 5.3 swap.
Are you going to keep a "running total" of the money spent on this build?

I also think it would be cool to sell off all unwanted parts,... here in the 67-72 classifieds section.
You know,... keep this among friends!
(we might even have some parts YOU need)

mooseknuckles · 12-20-2010, 07:53 PM

sounds like a cool build

cam.man67 · 12-20-2010, 08:28 PM

Cool! Love teh sunroof!

budnikguy · 12-20-2010, 08:42 PM

local to you...and will be keeping my eye on this build!

heymoe · 12-20-2010, 08:51 PM

I'm in! this is going to be a sweet build and I can't wait for the updates

bigguy69 · 12-20-2010, 09:08 PM

me to me to!!

magwakeenercew2jh · 12-20-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robnolimit

Here it is guys, The 'Berdoo Bomber, our shop truck C-10 builder. I'll be putting up the updates as they come, and what our thoughts are. This was a Ebay find, we paid 2160 for this diamond in the rough. The good side is that its a short/fleet, and it runs & drives.

The bad is, well, it needs some TLC, has some rust in the rockers, and the sweet 70's sunroof. (gotta go)

It's 5 lug, which is nice. And, all in all, it's pretty straight. The bucket seats are probably leaving, as is the soft bed cover. It has a 350 with a gear drive, and a truck 4 speed. I am already on the hunt for a 5.3 vortec and L465 auto to put in......

Cool. This isn't the Classified section, but PM me on the Vortec I have that I was saving for a build if you are interested. But, since you are (semi) close, and you want to do it cheaply, and the build won't happen in my garage (money, you know), I'm willing to give it up cheaply just to be a part of the build of this truck. I think I have everything from the top to the bottom of the motor with the exception of crank, rods and pistons. No wiring, and I'll have to check on the completeness of the intake...But it's a winner for the heads alone. And, I feel a road trip coming on to the southland...

kcsa75 · 12-20-2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I also think it would be cool to sell off all unwanted parts,... here in the 67-72 classifieds section.
You know,... keep this among friends!
(we might even have some parts YOU need)

x2

Zoomin · 12-21-2010, 12:00 AM

I'll be watching too.

basemodel67 · 12-21-2010, 12:25 AM

Hey is this the truck that was in one of the truck mags recently getting the roof replaced? You should have left it all Joe Dirt style and make it just handle like a go-cart... That would make all those yuppie Porsche guys on the road course stain their Dockers when you are hanging door-to-door with them in the hairpins! Watching this one...

72BlckButy · 12-21-2010, 08:41 AM

Looks like a fun project... subscribed.

68Stepbed · 12-21-2010, 09:02 AM

I too want to watch the magic happen.

big_al_71 · 12-21-2010, 09:41 AM

I am jumping in the bandwagon here...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-21-2010, 10:26 AM

Im in I wanna see this one...

19seventeeCustom · 12-21-2010, 11:23 AM

most defenitely gonna follow this build, sounds awesome.

I like the fact your doing it on a low budget, gives some of us other guys here on the forum the chance to see a truck being completed that we could have done and afforded ourselves.

NICE!!

**N2TRUX** · 12-21-2010, 11:43 AM

Rob- I vote to leave the redneck look to it and build a "Joe Touring" truck that will beat the "Pro" cars and haul the goods.

**yote1234** · 12-21-2010, 11:46 AM

me 2.........

**robnolimit** · 12-21-2010, 01:34 PM

OK, I dig the "Joe Touring" label. lol. First things first. After a few days driving, a few things stand out. Heated springs are a bad idea, I think my razor scooter rides better. The wipers don't do such a great job, and finding C-10 blades at Kragen is a disaster, - "does it have A/C?" But here is the first thing, these seats SUCK!!! They'd be great in a drag car or a sand rail, but not in a C-10. So, what seats do you guys like. I'm 6'2", so even the stocker may be a bit thick. I'm thinkin '88-'98 chev bench, what do you guys think? (tank will be out back) On the color, my grandad had a 72 c-20 camper special, dk green, so I think the color will stay as is. Hmmm, project J.T. - I like it.

12-20-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	No Limit '72 C-10 Here it is guys, The 'Berdoo Bomber, our shop truck C-10 builder. I'll be putting up the updates as they come, and what our thoughts are. This was a Ebay find, we paid 2160 for this diamond in the rough. The good side is that its a short/fleet, and it runs & drives. The bad is, well, it needs some TLC, has some rust in the rockers, and the sweet 70's sunroof. (gotta go) It's 5 lug, which is nice. And, all in all, it's pretty straight. The bucket seats are probably leaving, as is the soft bed cover. It has a 350 with a gear drive, and a truck 4 speed. I am already on the hunt for a 5.3 vortec and L465 auto to put in. The plan is to put together a fun and spirited driver. It must be able to tow our small inclosed trailer (20ft) it ways about 6k loaded. 4 whl discs are a must, and right now were thinking about air ride on the rear, and spring on the front. I thought at first it might have drop spindles, but no such luck, heated springs. We're trying to stay away from the big $$, so this will be a home built style, but if we decide that the upcoming fab work is to intense, we'll go with bolt-on parts. Since its a driver, we'll let you know the results of each step, as well as taking it out our local test track and running time-attacks to chart the performance gains. Right now it needs a battery, so thats the first thing. then off to the DMV for reg. We'll keep you posted. Attached Images

12-20-2010, 06:47 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Cool, will be watching this one. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

12-20-2010, 06:54 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Subscribed to follow along... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-20-2010, 06:57 PM	#4
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 *Me too!*

12-20-2010, 07:17 PM	#5
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Won't be missin this one! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

12-20-2010, 07:32 PM	#6
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Count me in! Definitely going the handling route on my next build. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#7
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 it's even got the rare sunroof option...I'm gonna watch this one!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Along for the ride also. I'm interested in all the details of the 5.3 swap. Are you going to keep a "running total" of the money spent on this build? I also think it would be cool to sell off all unwanted parts,... here in the 67-72 classifieds section. You know,... keep this among friends! (we might even have some parts YOU need) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-20-2010 at 07:47 PM.

12-20-2010, 07:53 PM	#9
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 sounds like a cool build __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-20-2010, 08:28 PM	#10
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Cool! Love teh sunroof! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

12-20-2010, 08:42 PM	#11
budnikguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,316	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 local to you...and will be keeping my eye on this build!

12-20-2010, 08:51 PM	#12
heymoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 I'm in! this is going to be a sweet build and I can't wait for the updates __________________ My build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371235

12-20-2010, 09:08 PM	#13
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 me to me to!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

12-21-2010, 12:00 AM	#16
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 I'll be watching too. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-21-2010, 12:25 AM	#17
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Hey is this the truck that was in one of the truck mags recently getting the roof replaced? You should have left it all Joe Dirt style and make it just handle like a go-cart... That would make all those yuppie Porsche guys on the road course stain their Dockers when you are hanging door-to-door with them in the hairpins! Watching this one... __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!



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12-21-2010, 08:41 AM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Looks like a fun project... subscribed. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-21-2010, 09:02 AM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 I too want to watch the magic happen. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-21-2010, 09:41 AM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 I am jumping in the bandwagon here... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

12-21-2010, 10:26 AM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Im in I wanna see this one... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-21-2010, 11:23 AM	#22
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 most defenitely gonna follow this build, sounds awesome. I like the fact your doing it on a low budget, gives some of us other guys here on the forum the chance to see a truck being completed that we could have done and afforded ourselves. NICE!!

12-21-2010, 11:43 AM	#23
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 Rob- I vote to leave the redneck look to it and build a "Joe Touring" truck that will beat the "Pro" cars and haul the goods. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-21-2010, 11:46 AM	#24
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,372	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 me 2......... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

12-21-2010, 01:34 PM	#25
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: No Limit '72 C-10 OK, I dig the "Joe Touring" label. lol. First things first. After a few days driving, a few things stand out. Heated springs are a bad idea, I think my razor scooter rides better. The wipers don't do such a great job, and finding C-10 blades at Kragen is a disaster, - "does it have A/C?" But here is the first thing, these seats SUCK!!! They'd be great in a drag car or a sand rail, but not in a C-10. So, what seats do you guys like. I'm 6'2", so even the stocker may be a bit thick. I'm thinkin '88-'98 chev bench, what do you guys think? (tank will be out back) On the color, my grandad had a 72 c-20 camper special, dk green, so I think the color will stay as is. Hmmm, project J.T. - I like it.

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