forxlr8n Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I found this last week sitting at a dealership. I went and made a offer and came home with a title. It's a '07 pre emissions truck w/ a Volvo 465 hp 10 speed "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Nice. Congratulations. Ultrashift? 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I M N V S.... That red would look good with our toybox. Congratulations. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Very nice...show us the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 19 minutes ago, chief916 said: Very nice...show us the inside. NO , it's terrible. I plan on gutting it and I'll get all new interior for it. ( I can take everything out of the cab except for the dash in less 2 hours) "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 For a 10-year-old rig, it looks very nice. I look forward to seeing interior pictures once you're finished. Good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 570,000 miles "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I wanna know how to pull the interior in 2 hours. It takes me that long to get the seats and floor mat out. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congratulations, you will always remember the feeling of buying the Semi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Teacher Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hey before and after pictures would be a great addition to the site once it is done, so you can show us what a great craftsman you are!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 07, no dpf filter? 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congrats on you’re adventure! Have fun! Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 52 minutes ago, rickeieio said: I wanna know how to pull the interior in 2 hours. It takes me that long to get the seats and floor mat out. because I work at the factory and your job cycle is 6 mins long. No kidding I've done every job on the sleeper line many times. I went to a new job every day. If you where out I take your place. tomorrow someone else is out and off I go to do that job. "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 21 minutes ago, GlennWest said: 07, no dpf filter? None, only reason I bought it. "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, forxlr8n said: NO , it's terrible. I plan on gutting it and I'll get all new interior for it. ( I can take everything out of the cab except for the dash in less 2 hours) Hi forxlr8n, Congrats on your new truck. I hope you don't mind me making a few suggestions. I pulled most of the interior out of my truck ('12 630VNL) including seats, seat belts, wall panels,and head liner and etc. This is what I found out when I was working on the truck. The seat belt bolts that are in the floor can cause a head ache. I needed the help from my neighbor. He was in the cab with a socket and breaker bar and I was under the truck with heat from a torch. Volvo likes there lock tight. The nuts are spot welded to the cab. They can break loose. Don't ask me how I know this. Be careful in taking out the seats. They are heavy. I can give more suggestions later if you want me to. Have fun working, Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 21 minutes ago, forxlr8n said: because I work at the factory and your job cycle is 6 mins long. No kidding I've done every job on the sleeper line many times. I went to a new job every day. If you where out I take your place. tomorrow someone else is out and off I go to do that job. It sounds like you know all about the lock tight. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congrats on your truck. It is almost a twin to Mine and Carl's trucks. Ours are 06's that were US Express trucks. Your familiarity with the Volvos will be a definite asset. Charlie Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 This truck was in an accident the local dealership did the repairs. The insurance sent the first check to the dealership and the next to the owner. He cashed the check and never paid the bill. This caused the truck to sit in limbo for 3 years before they could get the out of state title. They got it last week. Lets say they wanted it gone. "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewhoknowslittle Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Very nice, all our trucks need some TLC, I know mine does on the interior, but she is mechanically sound, interior and paint come later. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLghtning Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congrats and sounds like a great find! I wondered how you ended up with an 07 with decently low mileage. Dan (Class of 2017) - 2012 Ram 3500 & 2005 Alpenlite Valhalla 29RK Contact me at rvsolarconsulting.com or Two Wheel Ramblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congratulations. I look forward to seeing what you do with the interior. I have had the interior out of my T2000 a few times for various reasons. I've even stripped the dash down to its skeleton. I'm sure Volvo's are a little different than Kenworth's, but as I'm sure you know, it's not rocket science to strip them down. Do you plan to put OEM stuff back in or are you going to do something custom? 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Congratulations!! I know someone who has a pair of Nice seats for that truck......lol John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 2 hours ago, VegasFlyer said: Congratulations!! I know someone who has a pair of Nice seats for that truck......lol I was thinking the same thing. Or he found a buyer willing to pay $10k each for the seats and used that to help pay for the 07. Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Congrats and now let the fun begin. Be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Howdy forxlr8n Sharp lookin truck please post lots of photos as you rework your new ride Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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