lappir Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Took the truck to a place in West Palm Beach to have the box shortened. Should have done a before Photo so I can have something to compare as after. In too much of a rush last night. They aren't supposed to start on it until Thursday, so I might have some time between now and then to check on it and get a photo. The length will be only enough to fit the motorcycle loader inside. Haven't decided how I will get the bike on it and inside yet, but that will happen. I have a few ideas. My box isn't quite wide enough to do a side load and unless I find a low spot to pull into it is at the top range of the how high the loader could be if it is mounted on the floor of the box. I will post my ideas once I have the room on the frame rails to work with. Wish me luck, Rod ps. the A/C worked great on the trip to the shop. Didn't check the indicator lights, but had to turn the fan down after about 10 minutes of driving. White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Good luck ! You are at a very exciting part of your HDT experience... Pictures ???Cheers, Bob 1989 Safari Serengeti 34'Towing a 1952 M38A1 Military Willys Past HDT owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 https://plus.google.com/101351212510298499646/posts/Uch8gdq3i3N The above link should take you to the Before and After photos of my decision to shorten my garage on the truck. Additional photos can be made available for those who have an interest. Also had the bottom panel of the overhead door replaced. They really tightened the springs with the re-install so if the door is unlatched it's at least 3/4 the way open. Caught me a little off guard the first time I opened it. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 The link to the photos is not a public link. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks Mark, I shared it with my friends on Google+ but I guess that doesn't allow people who don't have Google+ to see it. Hopefully it's better now. Tried to post the photos here but got the message I'm not allowed to post the content. Will work on it later today. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 The before The after. White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Rod, I noticed that in the old box pictures there were lights/reflectors(?) on the rear upper and lower corners of the box that aren't on the shortened box? You got a plan for rear side marker lights along with the ID lamps that used to be on the old rear of the box (I am assuming that they are gone too)?? Phil MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks Phil, They said they were putting all the lights back on but I haven't seen it in the dark yet to notice they were not there. Will be taking it back for them to finish the job. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sorry buddy. I tend to notice them lights...don't quite understand why Are you shortening the frame out the rear too? Depending on how far back the frame ends, the end of the box may not need "rear" side markers lights. It might need a yellow "mid" side marker light on the box. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 The stinger will be shortened significantly too. Maybe not right away, want to be sure How long I really need it to be. I need to move the trailer the end of April and then will have a couple months to play with the truck and trailer together. Right now I can't keep the truck close to the trailer and won't be able to see them together until I move. Did find my leveling arm in need of repair and can see what was done to the wiring either at Spacecraft or when the frame was lengthened. Will have that tidied up a lot soon. Will check into some lighting too. My thought is more light the better. Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sorry buddy. I tend to notice them lights...don't quite understand why Are you shortening the frame out the rear too? Depending on how far back the frame ends, the end of the box may not need "rear" side markers lights. It might need a yellow "mid" side marker light on the box. Wow Phil! The 2's look nice. Just think how it will look when there are nothing but 1's! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 5, 2015 Report Share Posted April 5, 2015 Good luck Rod. I look forward to seeing the new look. Rocky, all 1's will be nice, but all 0's will be nicer MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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