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Aufgeblassen , 08-11-2010 09:03 AM
06-07-2013I just traded my old '01 Volvo 660 for an "06 Volvo 780 (former US Xpress leased) - nice truck!
But my old truck had quite a few low cost "band aid" repairs.
* Tie wraps on both mirrors to keep plastic covers on.
* Left sleeper window had a strap around glass vertically, that was bungee corded to the (no longer usable) window open/close knob, to keep window shut.
* Right sleeper window had two small bungee cords that went between the corners of the track glued to the glass & the window knob, to keep window shut.
* Left headlight had a short (instantly blew fuses), so I wired it to the left front corner yellow running light for power.
* Brake lights quick working (again), so I added separate ones, that plugged into my pigtail, whenever I was bob tailing.
* Right side fairing was flapping, so I tie wrapped it down.
* Left mud flap bar had rusted through near where its base and was loose (flapping), so I added a separate steel bar, that bolted between mud flap bar and frame to secure it.
* Driver's seat had broke, and was wobbly, so underneath cushion, I cut the "t" part of a small c-clamp off, and sandwiched a 1" x 2" board between one part of the seat and another, and tightened c-clamp with a vice grip, and seat was no longer loose.
But my old truck had quite a few low cost "band aid" repairs.
* Tie wraps on both mirrors to keep plastic covers on.
* Left sleeper window had a strap around glass vertically, that was bungee corded to the (no longer usable) window open/close knob, to keep window shut.
* Right sleeper window had two small bungee cords that went between the corners of the track glued to the glass & the window knob, to keep window shut.
* Left headlight had a short (instantly blew fuses), so I wired it to the left front corner yellow running light for power.
* Brake lights quick working (again), so I added separate ones, that plugged into my pigtail, whenever I was bob tailing.
* Right side fairing was flapping, so I tie wrapped it down.
* Left mud flap bar had rusted through near where its base and was loose (flapping), so I added a separate steel bar, that bolted between mud flap bar and frame to secure it.
* Driver's seat had broke, and was wobbly, so underneath cushion, I cut the "t" part of a small c-clamp off, and sandwiched a 1" x 2" board between one part of the seat and another, and tightened c-clamp with a vice grip, and seat was no longer loose.
#3
Aufgeblassen , 08-11-2010 11:23 PM
What's that? 
#4
Here's the Czar that's going to enforce the rules.
He's an old friend of Barak.... from the Chicago underworld.
.................................................. Czar Nunzio Dambisnesse
He's an old friend of Barak.... from the Chicago underworld.
.................................................. Czar Nunzio Dambisnesse
#5
Heavy Duty , 08-12-2010 02:13 AM
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But my old truck had quite a few low cost "band aid" repairs.
* Tie wraps on both mirrors to keep plastic covers on.
* Left sleeper window had a strap around glass vertically, that was bungee corded to the (no longer usable) window open/close knob, to keep window shut.
* Right sleeper window had two small bungee cords that went between the corners of the track glued to the glass & the window knob, to keep window shut.
* Left headlight had a short (instantly blew fuses), so I wired it to the left front corner yellow running light for power.
* Brake lights quick working (again), so I added separate ones, that plugged into my pigtail, whenever I was bob tailing.
* Right side fairing was flapping, so I tie wrapped it down.
* Left mud flap bar had rusted through near where its base and was loose (flapping), so I added a separate steel bar, that bolted between mud flap bar and frame to secure it.
* Driver's seat had broke, and was wobbly, so underneath cushion, I cut the "t" part of a small c-clamp off, and sandwiched a 1" x 2" board between one part of the seat and another, and tightened c-clamp with a vice grip, and seat was no longer loose.
So you didn't learn anything about Volvo quality and bought another one?Originally Posted by Aufgeblassen
I just traded my old '01 Volvo 660 for an "06 Volvo 780 (former US Xpress leased) - nice truck!But my old truck had quite a few low cost "band aid" repairs.
* Tie wraps on both mirrors to keep plastic covers on.
* Left sleeper window had a strap around glass vertically, that was bungee corded to the (no longer usable) window open/close knob, to keep window shut.
* Right sleeper window had two small bungee cords that went between the corners of the track glued to the glass & the window knob, to keep window shut.
* Left headlight had a short (instantly blew fuses), so I wired it to the left front corner yellow running light for power.
* Brake lights quick working (again), so I added separate ones, that plugged into my pigtail, whenever I was bob tailing.
* Right side fairing was flapping, so I tie wrapped it down.
* Left mud flap bar had rusted through near where its base and was loose (flapping), so I added a separate steel bar, that bolted between mud flap bar and frame to secure it.
* Driver's seat had broke, and was wobbly, so underneath cushion, I cut the "t" part of a small c-clamp off, and sandwiched a 1" x 2" board between one part of the seat and another, and tightened c-clamp with a vice grip, and seat was no longer loose.
#6
Damn and that's an 2001?
I have an 84 Pete that isn't even close to that kind of shape. I was talking with my neighbor yesterday and he thought it was brand new.
Take the time to fix things right, all that shade tree stuff adds up over time. Then you're overwhelmed.
I have an 84 Pete that isn't even close to that kind of shape. I was talking with my neighbor yesterday and he thought it was brand new.
Take the time to fix things right, all that shade tree stuff adds up over time. Then you're overwhelmed.
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xcarsalesman , 08-12-2010 05:31 AM
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But my old truck had quite a few low cost "band aid" repairs.
* Tie wraps on both mirrors to keep plastic covers on.
* Left sleeper window had a strap around glass vertically, that was bungee corded to the (no longer usable) window open/close knob, to keep window shut.
* Right sleeper window had two small bungee cords that went between the corners of the track glued to the glass & the window knob, to keep window shut.
* Left headlight had a short (instantly blew fuses), so I wired it to the left front corner yellow running light for power.
* Brake lights quick working (again), so I added separate ones, that plugged into my pigtail, whenever I was bob tailing.
* Right side fairing was flapping, so I tie wrapped it down.
* Left mud flap bar had rusted through near where its base and was loose (flapping), so I added a separate steel bar, that bolted between mud flap bar and frame to secure it.
* Driver's seat had broke, and was wobbly, so underneath cushion, I cut the "t" part of a small c-clamp off, and sandwiched a 1" x 2" board between one part of the seat and another, and tightened c-clamp with a vice grip, and seat was no longer loose.
Could you explain African Engineering?Originally Posted by Aufgeblassen
I just traded my old '01 Volvo 660 for an "06 Volvo 780 (former US Xpress leased) - nice truck!But my old truck had quite a few low cost "band aid" repairs.
* Tie wraps on both mirrors to keep plastic covers on.
* Left sleeper window had a strap around glass vertically, that was bungee corded to the (no longer usable) window open/close knob, to keep window shut.
* Right sleeper window had two small bungee cords that went between the corners of the track glued to the glass & the window knob, to keep window shut.
* Left headlight had a short (instantly blew fuses), so I wired it to the left front corner yellow running light for power.
* Brake lights quick working (again), so I added separate ones, that plugged into my pigtail, whenever I was bob tailing.
* Right side fairing was flapping, so I tie wrapped it down.
* Left mud flap bar had rusted through near where its base and was loose (flapping), so I added a separate steel bar, that bolted between mud flap bar and frame to secure it.
* Driver's seat had broke, and was wobbly, so underneath cushion, I cut the "t" part of a small c-clamp off, and sandwiched a 1" x 2" board between one part of the seat and another, and tightened c-clamp with a vice grip, and seat was no longer loose.
