Slixter Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Brought our first HDT conversion project home today. Let the work begin! 2012 VNL 780. Second D13 in this truck with less than 300k miles on it. Wasn’t crazy about the color but it was the only thing in the “cons” column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybanshee Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Welcome to the dark side Quote 2007 Volvo 780 Ultrashift Trailersaver Hitch 2017 Momentum 397th 3 Yamaha Banshees 2 Honda 400EX's Polaris Outlaw 50 Polaris Outlaw 110 EFi 2018 Polaris RZR S 1000 Stealth Black 2019 Polaris RZR S 1000 Titanium Matte Metal 2015 Polaris RZR S 900 VooDoo Blue https://i.imgur.com/e0ajU8Pl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Well, you may not be thrilled with the color but it's a great match for your yard. Quote 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 That's what happens when you buy a used truck. You cant always get everything you want but as long as you are happy with the truck its self color can be changed. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad NSW Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Enjoy the project ahead! Quote 2010 Freightliner, DD15 Eaton Ultrashift, 2015 New Horizons 5th Wheel. Occupants - Dena/Brad/Hershey BLOG LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I really like that color. A matching stripe on the camper could bring it together.........sez the guy with a blue truck and a white/red/black/gray camper. Quote 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...
Nigel Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I’m with Rick love the colour. I see you have the blue plates, I thought we were going back to the white ones. Nigel Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief916 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Let the fun begin....very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slixter Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Nigel said: I’m with Rick love the colour. I see you have the blue plates, I thought we were going back to the white ones. Nigel They gave me those and said they’ll be recalled at some point. I’m going to order a custom plate anyways. Might as well spend some more! Edited June 21, 2020 by Slixter Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkoenig24 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I'm wondering why there'd be a "Second D13 in this truck with less than 300k miles on it"? 300,000 miles is NOT a lot for an HDT. Otherwise, that's a nice looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Maybe 300k on the second d13? Quote 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...
Nigel Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Parrformance said: Maybe 300k on the second d13? That’s the way I interpreted it. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slixter Posted June 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 The current engine in the truck is the second. First one had the turbo go and messed up a lot of the internals. It was cheaper to replace than repair. This engine came from a day cab that was rear ended and had around 300,000 kms on it. Previous owner only added another 150,000 kms before losing medical and forced to sell. My current work truck which is a 2016 International has over 600,000 kms on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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