Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[BLU DUCE]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

You're so old you're lucky you didn't die in a dinosaur snack incident!

I'm still a noob at 29 years, same company for 26 dragging dry box.

Remember when you could get on I-40 through AZ and NM and felt like you
were the only person in the world? Now it's constant traffic... even at 3am.

Now that I know more than I ever did, I'm dumber than I ever was.




I know you didn't ask me, but typical trucker, I'm gonna tell you what I think anyhow

The last Volvo I drove was in the 90's, it was SO soft! But went thru steer tires like candy.

From a drivers perspective, it needs a cup holder, that Volvo ride, and dependability that keeps you on the road, not in a shop. There are still a lot of drivers that put looks high on the list.

Owners perspective, that's where it gets tough... Give me a sleeper model and I'll write you weekly reports on how it's doing

Short list is weight, dependability, service and parts availability.

Here's a note for your structural engineers: Figure out how to make the visibility line of the A-pillars smaller, or change the mirrors to be less intrusive to forward visibility, or both. Between the two, you can hide a dually pickup from the drivers forward left view, the way they are now.

I'd rather have smaller A-pillars than a high roof..... but that's just me.

I always wanted to drive in all 50 states. But I can't get to Hawaii. I don't do boats or airplanes. If I flew I would have to be passed out from being drunk, drugged, or both until I got there. And they won't allow it. :happy 0180:: happy0180:

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by spike III

I always wanted to drive in all 50 states. But I can't get to Hawaii.

Years ago I picked up 3 engines in Mass going to Hawaii..... When I got to L.A. I tried to stay hooked up to it, but they made me drop it for the boat ride.

Those bassards

[69supersport396]

I'm not dead. But I worked so hard around here yesterday and I feel worn out.

This weekend's cruise pics;
http://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142610

The 4.10's are now out of my '66. After much deliberation and guidance from the installer, I went with the stock gear ratio. I've received some negative criticism (surprisingly quite a bit!) but one must understand that I seemingly do all highway driving in that car.

It now has a 3.07 posi. Instead of RPM's moving the car, torque from the 427 moves it. Feels like an entirely different car that does not run on the hot side, uses less gas, and I can now comfortably keep up with the highway traffic.

[Trickskier]

Originally Posted by Mr Twisty

The last Volvo I drove was in the 90's, it was SO soft! But went thru steer tires like candy.

From a drivers perspective, it needs a cup holder, that Volvo ride, and dependability that keeps you on the road, not in a shop. There are still a lot of drivers that put looks high on the list.

Owners perspective, that's where it gets tough... Give me a sleeper model and I'll write you weekly reports on how it's doing

Short list is weight, dependability, service and parts availability.

Here's a note for your structural engineers: Figure out how to make the visibility line of the A-pillars smaller, or change the mirrors to be less intrusive to forward visibility, or both. Between the two, you can hide a dually pickup from the drivers forward left view, the way they are now.

I'd rather have smaller A-pillars than a high roof..... but that's just me.

Opinions are always welcome! While I've never driven a truck for a living. I have been a President or Vice President of several large Flat Bed Carriers. I spec'd all of my equipment tractors & trailers and purchased a lot Volvo's (Originally White Motor Company) during my career.

A lot has changed at Volvo since the 90's. I agree some there was some excessive tire wear on some of the Volvo's. But I found that it was related more to the tire manufacturer and model of the tire. I found that the Michelin XZA-2 or Bridgestone R-299 gave me the best mileage on steering tires.

As far as uptime we now have an Uptime Center in Greensboro, NC that is fully staffed 365/24. We offer free remote diagnostics free for the first 2 years. If a CEL comes up in DID we see it at the same time the driver does. Our Uptime Center immediately goes into action by calling the nearest dealership to the truck making sure they have the parts and bay time available to get the truck in and out as quickly as possible. Then we contact the customer and ask them if they can route the truck in for repair? On average this process is saving about a day and a half in down time for our customers.

Improvements in A-Pillar visibility have been made. But remember the Volvo cab is the only cab that passes the Swedish Crash Test. We swing a 2,000lb barrel into the A-Pillar then 2,000lb barrel into the B-Pillar. The door must not open during impact and must open by the door handle without any assistance. It is the safest cab on the market.

With all of the vertical integration by OEM's we are now at 93% Volvo engines and 7% Cummins engines. Of all Volvo trucks built in the United States 87% are now being built with our Volvo I-Shift Transmission. Which is an automated manual.

If you haven't driven a Volvo lately maybe it's time for a test drive!

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by 69supersport396

I'm not dead. But I worked so hard around here yesterday and I feel worn out.

This weekend's cruise pics;
http://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=142610

The 4.10's are now out of my '66. After much deliberation and guidance from the installer, I went with the stock gear ratio. I've received some negative criticism (surprisingly quite a bit!) but one must understand that I seemingly do all highway driving in that car.

It now has a 3.07 posi. Instead of RPM's moving the car, torque from the 427 moves it. Feels like an entirely different car that does not run on the hot side, uses less gas, and I can now comfortably keep up with the highway traffic.

That car was set up to whoop butt on a short strip of tarmac... I think you did the right thing.

[BLU DUCE]

Originally Posted by Trickskier

Opinions are always welcome! While I've never driven a truck for a living. I have been a President or Vice President of several large Flat Bed Carriers. I spec'd all of my equipment tractors & trailers and purchased a lot Volvo's (Originally White Motor Company) during my career.

A lot has changed at Volvo since the 90's. I agree some there was some excessive tire wear on some of the Volvo's. But I found that it was related more to the tire manufacturer and model of the tire. I found that the Michelin XZA-2 or Bridgestone R-299 gave me the best mileage on steering tires.

As far as uptime we now have an Uptime Center in Greensboro, NC that is fully staffed 365/24. We offer free remote diagnostics free for the first 2 years. If a CEL comes up in DID we see it at the same time the driver does. Our Uptime Center immediately goes into action by calling the nearest dealership to the truck making sure they have the parts and bay time available to get the truck in and out as quickly as possible. Then we contact the customer and ask them if they can route the truck in for repair? On average this process is saving about a day and a half in down time for our customers.

Improvements in A-Pillar visibility have been made. But remember the Volvo cab is the only cab that passes the Swedish Crash Test. We swing a 2,000lb barrel into the A-Pillar then 2,000lb barrel into the B-Pillar. The door must not open during impact and must open by the door handle without any assistance. It is the safest cab on the market.

With all of the vertical integration by OEM's we are now at 93% Volvo engines and 7% Cummins engines. Of all Volvo trucks built in the United States 87% are now being built with our Volvo I-Shift Transmission. Which is an automated manual.

If you haven't driven a Volvo lately maybe it's time for a test drive!

Can I put it on the Daytona track to test drive it?

[Trickskier]

Originally Posted by spike III

Can I put it on the Daytona track to test drive it?

I wish!!!

[RubyCamaro]

Helloooooooooooooooooooo!

[Shoe2ss]

Hello everyone 41 years young here.

[ragzl1]

Welcome shoe2ss !!!

[69supersport396]

Welcome shoe2ss.

Took off today and pretty much goofed off. It was fun. And it was 101* today.

[BLU DUCE]

Were suppose to have snow here this Mon.& Tues. Oh Well

[RubyCamaro]

Rain again today. Such a rainy spring here.

Welcome shoe2ss.

[Trickskier]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Rain again today. Such a rainy spring here.

Welcome shoe2ss.

Please send some rain to Florida!