COFLTravler Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Okay headed up the road tomorrow to check out a truck that I think is the one....wanna say thanks to Rick for his time on the phone today and Bill for providing his contact info - I will have the checklist in hand from the forum and will have to make the decision the same day...owner operator, private sale with others from out of state wanting to fly in and buy on the spot....any last minute words of advice? .2104 Volvo 780 500 HP I shift 419,000 miles - loaded APU, etc. - really clean well kept...... Thanks Mark 2014 HDT Volvo 780 "Baby Bird"2016 Smart Car "Baby Bird Turd" - on the back2020 Momentum 376THSWe're both proud USAF Retirees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Only you (and possibly your wife) need to be happy. If it feels good, go for it. 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 rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 See if they have any maintenance records, should have them being an O/O. Find out if there is any factory warranty still left on it. You might be able to still take in for some items that might come up. Don't be pressured, there are other trucks out there. 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...
Parrformance Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Star Dreamer said: See if they have any maintenance records, should have them being an O/O. Find out if there is any factory warranty still left on it. You might be able to still take in for some items that might come up. Don't be pressured, there are other trucks out there. Dave Best advice, hands down. 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Star Dreamer said: See if they have any maintenance records, should have them being an O/O. Find out if there is any factory warranty still left on it. You might be able to still take in for some items that might come up. Don't be pressured, there are other trucks out there. Dave Hi Mark, 2X with Dave's advice. Ask a lot of questions. When I went to check out the truck I have now. I used a clipboard to hold my check list and also had a pen or too with me. I also wrote down notes on blank sheets of paper that were on the clipboard. Take your time looking at the truck. Have your coveralls on and crawl under the truck going from the front to the rear. Best of luck, 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...
billr Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hey Mark I’m sure Rick gave you sound advice as others here. Have fun and put on those T-bird white intake coveralls and dig in! 😀 Looking forward to hearing your results! 😎 Cheers 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...
COFLTravler Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Welllllll...it's all over but the fun now....decided on the truck, should take possession on Friday. Think we hit the jackpot on this one (time will tell). One of the cleanest commercial trucks I've seen. My buddy (a retired truck driver) went with me and we crawled around together....even he was impressed... Thanks to all the good folks on this forum and the great advice...Now just need to start the slow process of conversion....Henry - I hope to be in touch to schedule a hitch (need to get this titled and registered by mail....slow....) Thanks to all - hope to get some sleep tonight - not much last night..... Mark 2014 HDT Volvo 780 "Baby Bird"2016 Smart Car "Baby Bird Turd" - on the back2020 Momentum 376THSWe're both proud USAF Retirees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Congratulations. Pictures please when you can post. That way we can be jealous 😋 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...
Chad Heiser Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Congratulations. I hope it is everything you say it is. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 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 ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy 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...
cactus Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said: Congratulations. Pictures please when you can post. That way we can be jealous 😋 X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Congrats Mark! Call if you need anything! 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...
COFLTravler Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thanks Bill will be in touch.. Can't seem to post any pics - file size to big - need to figure it out.... Mark 2014 HDT Volvo 780 "Baby Bird"2016 Smart Car "Baby Bird Turd" - on the back2020 Momentum 376THSWe're both proud USAF Retirees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 35 minutes ago, HDT Wannabee said: Thanks Bill will be in touch.. Can't seem to post any pics - file size to big - need to figure it out.... Mark Go to this site and select a photo with the button or drag a photo into the box. It will provide you with a URL you can then paste into a post here and the picture will show up once you save the post. Like this: 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 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 ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy 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...
COFLTravler Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Chad - thanks... 2014 HDT Volvo 780 "Baby Bird"2016 Smart Car "Baby Bird Turd" - on the back2020 Momentum 376THSWe're both proud USAF Retirees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Nice looking truck! 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 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 ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy 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...
SuiteSuccess Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 51 minutes ago, HDT Wannabee said: Chad - thanks... Very nice 👍. 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...
JPL Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Mark Really nice looking truck! Be safe on the trip home. That smile will last a long time. Hope to see you at the ECR. Pat The Old Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Sweet! Love the white trucks too! 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...
DJohns Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Nice truck. You will love it. I got a 30000 mile 2014 in 2016. That's right Thirty thousand miles. Question: I have the same front bumper which is fairly rare but my bumper is missing the rubber air dam on the bottom of the bumper that is on this new truck. Anyone have a clue why mine is gone? 2002 Beaver Marquis Emerald C-12 Cat 505 HP 2014 Volvo 630 D-13 I Shift SOLD 2017 New Horizons SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 My ride with just shy of a million miles and never rebuilt. Cat 3406B-13 speed. Probably only put 1500-2000 mi./yr and only half those pulling a 32 ft. trailer. Never looked like this when got it but the interior was in great shape for a 1984. Did all the work myself and worth twice what I got into it. All mechanical with no computor gremlims to go wrong. i am in my glory driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forxlr8n Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Dan Johnson said: Nice truck. You will love it. I got a 30000 mile 2014 in 2016. That's right Thirty thousand miles. Question: I have the same front bumper which is fairly rare but my bumper is missing the rubber air dam on the bottom of the bumper that is on this new truck. Anyone have a clue why mine is gone? I don't think they all came with it. It's only held on with platic pop-rivets so it would be easy to install on the truck. No tools required. "If you can not measure it, you can not improve it." Lord Kelvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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