White Volvo

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  1. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    I have done seen a white volvo on the haul road today, first one I have ever seen. lol
    My wife works for the volvo dealer, and they are suppose to begin testing one, but this was not a new one. I am thinking it came from outside with a load to prudhoe.

    Anyway, If I don't see it dead on the road somewhere when I go back, I will assume it is possible one can make it up there. lol
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    To be clear, it was WhiteVolvoGMC. It was a sad day for Astro or General fans.
     
  4. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    This was just a volvo, white in color, not one of the old white road boss trucks turned volvo. lol

    Did astro and general actually have fans? lol
     
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  5. MACK E-6

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    I liked the Generals. I liked the Brigadiers better though. The body style was more appealing.
     
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  6. mhyn

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    Volvo will survive in Alaska. Many Volvos are working in Norway, Sweden, Siberia..
     
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  7. AModelCat

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    The only issue I see with the typical Volvo when running off road is the ground clearance, well lack thereof. The VNX looks like its better suited for real work. Leave the door slamming to the VNL's.

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    201 Road Train Member

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    I think the Astro/Titan was one of the nicest cabovers made, and the General/Bison were really good trucks, as good as any and had cool dashboards. Too bad most were Detroit powered.
     
  9. Tropsnart

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    The problem I see most that would prevent white volvo trucks from surviving in Alaska are the drivers. Flip flops and track suits aren't proper attire for northern climates. Also, where might the drivers park their rigs for showers and 30 minute breaks. There simply aren't enough fuel islands in Alaska.
     
  10. mhyn

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    I have never seen white Volvo driver wearing flip-flop and track suite wintertime. 30 min break at fuel pumps do many idiots included some mega drivers, some born American citizens, some emigrants, and some white Volvo drivers.
     
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    I guess winter sneaks up on them in NY.
     
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