First Truck Volvo 770?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by HaulIt, Feb 11, 2016.

  1. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I had a 2001 Volvo 770 with a Detroit. Best truck I ever had!!!! A lil heavy on the steers but, excellent truck otherwise!!!
     
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  3. HaulIt

    HaulIt Bobtail Member

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    The owner of this 770 says with dry van no apu he can scale 46,000. I have read that sometimes it's hard to keep the front axle from being to heavy.
     
  4. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Had a 770 with a n14 10 speed bulletproof truck went through 2 transmissions and totalled before blowing up touching 1.3 million original miles .. Thats when trucks were bulletproof
     
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  5. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't worry about the weight. My 780 is even heavier than the 770 was
     
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  6. LumbraX

    LumbraX Medium Load Member

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    Tired of the look or feel?? Whenever I get some extra loot im gonna black mine out. Black Wheels (Chrome Lug Covers, Caps), Black Aero Hood Mirrors, Black Bumper with the new crazy Halo VNL lights on Ebay. She's gonna be extra clean
     
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    LumbraX Medium Load Member

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    Atleast I'll be sitting pretty on the side of the road waiting for the tow lol
     
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  8. Flipflops

    Flipflops Heavy Load Member

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    Tired of the feel. I want something spacious. I'm not too big on cosmetics. As long as its clean and duck taped up. I like interiors more to be upgraded if Im going to spend money on anything else except engine and payments lol
     
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    LumbraX Medium Load Member

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    I hear you..
     
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    LumbraX Medium Load Member

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    If i had a lot of funds I'd get a Cascadia Mid Roof with a APU and built in fridge. Drove one for pullen bros. Loved it. The good thing about the 630, possibly other models, the tv cabinet sets up a perfect 180 degree flat screen swivel mount.
     
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  11. Flipflops

    Flipflops Heavy Load Member

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    I have a flat screen from target. Mounted on the wall in the sleeper above that little window. All cables are ran below the bed. The TV cabinet is used for a printer/scanner lol. Next to the bed behind the driver seat I have a fridge, which I can put my laptop on so it doesn't fly anywhere. And I got one of those $40 carpets and cut it out nicely to fit perfect around the seats, shifter etc. And rubber floor mats for drivers and passanger so my carpet stays clean when I walk without shoes. A couple of LED blue lights are below the bed and up top to give me an appeal I want.
     
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