Superpeterbilt Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Can any one give an approximate year model that this kit represents? Edited September 30, 2016 by Superpeterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The VN series came out in 96, not sure what versions that included, but the 780 has only had minor changes in fender mounted mirrors since then and a new frt bumper in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Ok, that answers my question. Do you know if there are any differences between the VN and VHD cabs? I know the hoods are different. The VN series came out in 96, not sure what versions that included, but the 780 has only had minor changes in fender mounted mirrors since then and a new frt bumper in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Terry, the vnl200(single axle) and the vnl 300(dual axle) are the daycab versions of the vnl series. Looks like the same cab, diff hood, but I've been wrong before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The information that I have is that the kit represents a 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Terry, the difference between the vnl daycab and the vhd looks to be in the rocker area under the door and the lower cowl /fender panel. commercialtrucktrader has some real good side views of both. Also some good hood shots. the vhd would make a tuff looking log truck, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Terry, the difference between the vnl daycab and the vhd looks to be in the rocker area under the door and the lower cowl /fender panel. commercialtrucktrader has some real good side views of both. Also some good hood shots. the vhd would make a tuff looking log truck, go for it!Thanks for your help. I saw a brand spanking new VHD mixer a few days ago, and its begging to be built. I figured Id grab the Italeri kit and start chopping away. I just wanted to make sure that the cab is close enough to modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Ok here are the facts as close as can remember. 96 to 02 volvo built the vnl 200 (4x2) vnl300 (6x4) vnl 610 midroof vnl 660 small condo vnl 770 big condo. In 03 they were redesigned with new hood etc daycabs kept same model numbers and sleepers are vnl 630 vnl 670 vnl 780. Also offered are a short hood version in day cab and sleeper models called the vnm most sold as daycabs with very few sleepers. Dart transits volvos are vnm's. The vhd has it's own hood with the basic Volvo daycab but is different underneath as it is a vocational chassis. The vnl430style single bunk is the only sleeper offered on the vhd. A better option to build a vhd might be starting with a resin daycab conversion for the 780 kit. Volvo also builds a special model for auto hauling the vah 300 430 and 630. The hood is similar to the vhd with a chopped top cab and low profile chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I searched and couldnt find any resin daycab, unless you know of one. It wont really be a big deal to turn the kit into a daycab. I really just wanted to make sure that things like shape of windsheild, shape of doors, cab width, etc were in the ballpark before I jump in. Thanks for the information, I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I'm almost certain Gary Wallace sells a resin daycab Volvo. I'm just waiting for his text back..I'll let ya know. It was very reasonable price too, and knowing his parts very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 To answer the original question 2003 or newer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Checked w Gary, the cab is in stock $50.00 hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Checked w Gary, the cab is in stock $50.00 hope this helpsThanks for your help. Are there any photos of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Gary doesn't have a website, but the photo on sourkrauts is the one I was thinking of. I'm not sure but his new castings are more off white color now not the dark gray.. Edited September 29, 2016 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Thanks for all of the help guys. I checked out GWs cab and before I drop the cash, Im gonna give it a shot. I already have to scratchbuild the hood, so I might as well go for it. The good news is, the back wall of the sleeper is also the daycab back wall. the window cutout is already there also. That just leaves the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 This is actually quite ironic, the VHD was one of my votes on the Italeri wish list.... Its an awesome truck. To me its the best thing Volvo has built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotnitro? Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 This is gonna be cool! Where ya gonna source the mcneilus /mtm mixer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 This is gonna be cool! Where ya gonna source the mcneilus /mtm mixer?I would heavily modify the Rex unit from the Paystar kit. Ive been seeing a lot of tandem dumpers running around town, so I could go that route also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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