Italeri Volvo VN 780/ VHD84F200 conversion

[Superpeterbilt]

Can any one give an approximate year model that this kit represents?

Edited September 30, 2016 by Superpeterbilt

[signguy2108]

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.

[Superpeterbilt]

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.

[signguy2108]

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!

[Jim B]

The information that I have is that the kit represents a 2003.

[signguy2108]

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!

[Superpeterbilt]

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. 

[lapazleo]

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.

[Superpeterbilt]

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. 

[gotnitro?]

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.

 

 

[lapazleo]

To answer the original question 2003 or newer.

[gotnitro?]

Checked w Gary, the cab is in stock $50.00 hope this helps

[Superpeterbilt]

Checked w Gary, the cab is in stock $50.00 hope this helps

Thanks for your help. Are there any photos of it? 

[gotnitro?]

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?

[Superpeterbilt]

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. 

[Superpeterbilt]

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.

[Superpeterbilt]

[gotnitro?]

This is gonna be cool!  Where ya gonna source the mcneilus /mtm mixer?

[Superpeterbilt]

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.