BlaineM

2 minutes ago, Darryl&Rita said:

Smokin'! Wish I'd done lights similar.

the crazy part is I only have $106 in all 4 of them, just hope they hold up.

On 11/15/2020 at 8:30 PM, Hewhoknowslittle said:

Very nice, can’t wait to see it in person. 

Sure wish I had your solar setup! But I gotta stop somewhere 🙂

Getting the tail lights  recessed and installed. Also welded in the steps, installing clear penny lights in the top of each step to aluminate steps at night when the rear work lights are on. Also installing fuel filler necks make fill ups easier.

4 hours ago, Nigel said:

When I had mine built the fabricator talked me into using Tremclad (similar to Rustoleum) on the deck.  His reasoning was it made it simpler if I wanted add any welded brackets or move chocks etc.  Also a gallon of paint is cheap if you want to refresh the deck every couple of years.  So far it has been a good move.

 

Nigel

Thanks Nigel I will keep that in mind!

39 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

I see you've marked what appear to be steps on the side behind the tires.  Will there be some sort of hand rail too?  Nice touch.

yes, planning on steps and a removable post to hang onto when climbing up and down. Thanks

Rear pass through boxes tacked in place and rear panels tacked on.

On 10/30/2020 at 9:17 PM, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said:

Nice!  What kind of finish are you planning on? Paint? Polished? Bed Liner?

Planning on bed liner for the bed and automotive paint for the skirts and boxes

More elements coming together.

On 11/2/2020 at 7:24 AM, jenandjon said:

You need a storage box right here.

 

Definitely, gonna have them on both sides, will cut the door into the side skirt after the box is mocked up and tacked in place. 

On 10/30/2020 at 10:06 PM, Darryl&Rita said:

Engine turned? Looking good.

On 10/31/2020 at 12:55 PM, noteven said:

Aluminum:

1. Doesn't rust every time it gets a little chip or used in winter.... 

2. Saves tare weight so you can ballast the unit correctly with motorcycles, ATV's, side by each's, 4x4's, beer, water, 100's of tools, and other important stuff

All the above, not to mention no need to powder coat everything including the inside if the boxes, they can just stay uncoated. No more expensive in my area  than steel either and much lighter to work with. 

On 11/2/2020 at 9:29 AM, alan0043 said:

Hi Blaine,

The truck is looking go. Keep up the good work. You sir, have a nice skill set.

Al

Thanks Al.

On 10/31/2020 at 12:52 PM, noteven said:

Hi Blaine - 

That body is looking great.  Are you planning to isolate the body from truck frame flex like is done with aluminum tanker bodies? 

They use an L bracket with some springs and long bolts. The sills of the body are isolated from the frame rails by strips of rubber or hardwood.  A visit to your local tanker carrier or truck stop with your image phone in hand ... 

By the looks of your workmanship you probably know about 100% of this already 

You got it, the main bed frame rails are setting on 3/8 rubber that is glued down to the truck frame rails to eliminate electrolysis.  

First storage box tacked in place, putting a pass through basement behind the wheels.... and the generator finally arrived. 😁

10 hours ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said:

Nice!  What kind of finish are you planning on? Paint? Polished? Bed Liner?

bed liner on the top, and probably an automotive base coat clear coat on the sides to match the truck. i will leave the inside of the boxes plain aluminum. 

Some more updates photos as we progress through the build

On 10/26/2020 at 7:44 PM, JPL said:

Blaine   Really nic looking truck and a great shop. The horizontal drill motor with the long reach is used to drill holes thru the frame to the other side? Or what. Just wondering what its used for. Keep up the good work. And keep the pictures coming.   Pat

 

 

The Old Sailor

Hey Pat, ya we used it dril frame bolts when we singled the truck

3 hours ago, alan0043 said:

Hi Blaine,

I have 2012 Volvo VNL 630. It's white in color. I choose to keep the truck tandem. I know of a fellow up your way that I use to work with that has a metal working shop not to far from Congress Lake. It's been a few years since I have seen him. I think his shop could be still open. He does great work. Maybe some day we could meet up. Please keep us updated on your truck.

Al

Thats cool, email me some pics of your rig when you get a second. Would love to see it. blainemiller1@gmail.com

9 hours ago, alan0043 said:

Hi Blaine,

Nice to see someone else from northeast Ohio. I'm in Canton myself. Nice looking shop. Maybe some day we might meet up.

Good luck with your truck,     Welcome to the forum. 😁
Al

Thanks Al, do you have an HDT hauler yourself. Maybe after we get this truck done we can meet up somewhere. 

On 10/20/2020 at 12:06 PM, BlaineM said:

Getting started on my conversion, moving right along

22 hours ago, rickeieio said:

Yeah, after I posted, I though to look at your profile.  It plainly said where you are hiding.  We're just west of Cincy, so if your passing through......

definitely, try to remember that 

2 hours ago, rickeieio said:

Looks like you have a nice project, and a VERY nice shop in which to work.

So, where're ya located? Have you been to any rallies?

Thanks, No rally's yet I am a newbie, I am in Hartville Ohio in between Akron and Canton

Sharp truck!

That's a great Idea I may add a camera on top the cab also

going to single it at 230" put a hauler bed on it for smart car, generator and water tank, ET hitch in the rear and side skirts with boxes, rear facing led back lights, and a hitch camera. Putting BluDot braking system on DRV camper for better proportioned braking, (thanks to Henry Szmyt for the suggestion)