Darryl&Rita Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 48 minutes ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: Nice! What kind of finish are you planning on? Paint? Polished? Bed Liner? Engine turned? Looking good. 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 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 May I ask why you chose aluminum? Most of us have steel, and in heavy gauge, for more weight. Of course, depending on your wheelbase and hitch weight, you might be at the limit, in which case I just answered my question. 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...
noteven Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 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 Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, rickeieio said: May I ask why you chose aluminum? Most of us have steel, and in heavy gauge, for more weight. Of course, depending on your wheelbase and hitch weight, you might be at the limit, in which case I just answered my question. 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 Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 You need a storage box right here. 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...
alan0043 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hi Blaine, The truck is looking go. Keep up the good work. You sir, have a nice skill set. 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...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 hours ago, jenandjon said: You need a storage box right here. I agree. Now is the time to do it if there is room. I would also consider putting one on the other side also. Can never have to much storage space. 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...
chasmosis Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 6:24 AM, jenandjon said: You need a storage box right here. looks like about 1/2 of that space is taken up by the fuel tanks... He shortened up the fairings for the bedsides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I ran my fairings right across the storage on each side. Doors in fairings flip up for access. Not 100% watertight, but for stuff like pet steps, coolers, etc Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinbrian Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 1 hour ago, ARGO said: I ran my fairings right across the storage on each side. Doors in fairings flip up for access. Not 100% watertight, but for stuff like pet steps, coolers, etc I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of that. Quote 2017 Jayco Designer 37rs "Fiona" 2007 Volvo 670 "Henry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'll get a couple for ya' . Had problems posting pics here, size. Gotta' email I can send to? Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollinbrian Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 6 hours ago, ARGO said: I'll get a couple for ya' . Had problems posting pics here, size. Gotta' email I can send to? PM'd to you Quote 2017 Jayco Designer 37rs "Fiona" 2007 Volvo 670 "Henry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 First storage box tacked in place, putting a pass through basement behind the wheels.... and the generator finally arrived. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) On 10/30/2020 at 10:06 PM, Darryl&Rita said: Engine turned? Looking good. Edited November 5, 2020 by BlaineM duplicate answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Nice work. Thanks for more pics. We're suckers that way. 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...
sandsys Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Even I am enjoying following this project and the only time I've ever been in an HDT was to check out the one our daughter drives. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaineM Posted November 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 More elements coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Looking very good, thanks for the photos and updates. Rod Quote 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...
jenandjon Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 I like the Kubota Generators. I just haven't had the cash to get one yet. 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...
BlaineM Posted November 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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