BlaineM Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Getting started on my conversion, will post new photos as the progress moves along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 That's a good start. What's your plans? Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Nice. That wheelbase, I'd be tempted to leave it tandem, but I know there's other requirements to meet as a tandem. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 mine was a similar wheelbase, I ended up with a pair of cameras; one on the hitch and a second on the back of the cab so I could watch whatever was riding on the deck, worked out great Quote 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 That's a great Idea I may add a camera on top the cab also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steiny93 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, BlaineM said: That's a great Idea I may add a camera on top the cab also We also did a portable winch which mounted in a stake pocket of the deck (enabled us to winch a smart car / quads / side by side on from the side vs having to drive them up). I'm pretty sure it saved a fair amount of machine and bodily injury from happening. 😃 Quote 2000 volvo 6102013 cyclone 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 5 hours ago, BlaineM said: Getting started on my conversion, will post new photos as the progress moves along. Hate to tell ya.... But it looks like someone stole your rear axle....😁 Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 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? 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...
trimster Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 6 hours ago, steiny93 said: mine was a similar wheelbase, I ended up with a pair of cameras; one on the hitch and a second on the back of the cab so I could watch whatever was riding on the deck, worked out great I have the same. High on the cab looking down and the hitch camera. Makes backing up a breeze, and bob-tail, I can watch the tail-gaters. Mine is 210" WB, and the bed build starts next week. I think I will keep it duals on the drives...for now. I did extend the bed 25" to accommodate a Wing, trike, Smart, ???. Quote Robert & Lisa '14 Keystone Fuzion 315 38' 5er 2015 Volvo VNL 670, D13, iShift 'The Tartis' (ours) 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion 'K-9' 2011 CanAm Spyder RT Limited (Ours) We are both USAF vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 Sharp truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 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...... 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...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 I had the camera high on the back of the cab but with the Smart on board I could not see the hitch so I moved it to the front of the hitch. Then I put a second camera on the back of the 5er. Now I'm covered for hitching up and to see behind while towing. Quote Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/20/2020 at 12:06 PM, BlaineM said: Getting started on my conversion, moving right along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) On 10/20/2020 at 8:49 PM, BlaineM said: Thanks, No rally's yet I am a newbie, I am in Hartville Ohio in between Akron and Canton 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 Edited October 22, 2020 by alan0043 Quote 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...
BlaineM Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 13 hours ago, BlaineM said: Thanks Al, do you have an HDT hauler yourself. Maybe after we get this truck done we can meet up somewhere. 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 Quote 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...
BlaineM Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 1:24 PM, BlaineM said: Thats cool, email me some pics of your rig when you get a second. Would love to see it. blainemiller1@gmail.com Hi Blaine, I want to let you know that I saw your post. It could be a couple of days before I send you some pictures. I hope your build is going good. Al Quote 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...
JPL Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted October 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Some more updates photos as we progress through the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Nice! What kind of finish are you planning on? Paint? Polished? Bed Liner? Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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