phoenix2013 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 HDT veterans and "oldtimers", recollect this rig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I remember reading on the forum here about a truck that had a door added to the back of a sleeper. I don't think we have had a chance to see it in person or meet the owners. Dave 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I remember reading about it a few years ago. I don't remember did you build the door for wheelchair access? Nigel 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 The door and the "mini-deck" was added to facilitate entry for couple of older greyhounds. The owners were seriously involved with greyhound rescue. The truck has a storied history, I'm sure "veterans" will remember it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 So you found them or did they find you? I saw their trailer in JPP on Friday. The truck wasn't there. Am planning to move to the park the end of April for a month when I change job locations. They ( and most everyone else) will be gone from the park by then. 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...
phoenix2013 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 We found "each other" and had "discussions" for couple of months. No the truck isn't at the campground, I saw the truck yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Yup remember this one. The name Jeremy comes to mind? 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...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Jeremiah Cole 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...
HERO Maker Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Are those two pics from yesterday? And if they are, what is happening to that truck? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Are those two pics from yesterday? And if they are, what is happening to that truck? Something, I thought it was a different truck but then rechecked the photos. Seems like the Sleeper has had a Hair Cut and not at the salon. 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...
phoenix2013 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Are those two pics from yesterday? And if they are, what is happening to that truck? Low overpass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Wow! Really! Everybody OK? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 OK, it was a solo, bobtail trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorts Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 looks more like a sawzall cut from here, but then again it might have been the canopy at the Holiday Inn express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Low overpass Oh dear... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 The truck is being fixed by an International dealer/body shop. They stripped the interior out and then decided that the roof was not coming off (easily), so they cut it off. For the benefit of the "non-veterans" I want to point out that the roof is fiberglass, the cab is steel. My first instruction to them would be, "why not just do a fiberglass repair to the roof"? With all the boats and yachts in Florida plenty of fiberglass experts here. They got a new roof in but apparently it's the wrong part and now they are saying that replacing the entire cab might be easier. As I was driving out of the shop I spotted an entire Volvo cab sitting by the shop. Now in the spirit of full disclosure I didn't ask nor do I know why it's there, but since they primarily sell and work in Internationals, I'm assuming this was the cab bought to provide the roof for the repair. Something struck me odd then epiphany! The truck is 770 the cab was 660. Again I don't know, but seems like a hell of a coincidence. They blew the schedule completely and Jeremiah will have to leave the truck and trailer in Florida until it's fixed and at this point there is a possibility that the insurance company might total the rig, which would be a shame, it's a nice truck with ISX and only 500,000 miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buscrusher Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'm thinking this would have been a good time to put a 730-height roof on it...(that is, if it were my choice) DougFrequent "lurker"Occasional posterFirst step towards the RV setup complete: 1 smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I'm thinking this would have been a good time to put a 730-height roof on it...(that is, if it were my choice) A great idea, but one that would require the acquisition and installation of a lot of interior parts that would have to come either from a donor truck (and 730s are rare) or new from Volvo. Undoubtedly that would be a far more expensive proposition than keeping the original high-rise roofline. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 From the angle of the picture it doesn't look like the shop doors are tall enough to get the truck out if they put a high top back on. I would contact Volvo and see what a replacement fiberglass roof would cost just in case. How about getting a soft top and making a convertible! 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Sure wish he would have posted here before taking it to that shop. Don't know them unless they are East of 95 in West Palm then I wouldn't take much there from what I saw several years ago before I bought my truck. I have a very good source for truck repairs and I believe it's on the forum list. Total Truck Parts In West Palm. Link below will take you to the West Palm location map. Rod http://totaltruckparts.net/locations/westpalmbeach.html The link doesn't really mention the service area in the back. It is a large parts supplier but also has 8 bays for all types of service. It's where I had my truck box mounted and the frame extension done. RL 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...
Jack Mayer Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm VERY surprised that truck is not totalled. I see no way that putting a new roof on, and completing the interior repairs is economical given the book value of the truck. Unless he has a policy where he has replacement value of all the changes to the truck. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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noteven Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Wouldn't the Volvo repair manual provide the procedure to re and re the roof? .... oh...never mind... "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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