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Below are a few pictures of the finished conversion Jack bought, and picked up today, 7-18-03.
Jack, and his newly purchased Volvo autoshift conversion.
These pictures are of Jacks Volvo with the frame conversion about 80% Complete. The frame has been square cut 39" behind the back of the tires. The hitch assembly has been moved back on the frame 8." The battered deck plate sitting on the frame is not the one that will be installed on Jack's Volvo. The distance from the end of the frame to the back of the sleeper is 124". The overall length, front to back is about 296"
The full fenders and fender braces have not yet been installed. The fenders are just sitting on the tires.
The sliding hitch is shown in the rear most location.
Frame work completed except for attaching the deck plate. The deck plate will be cleaned up.
All lights are installed and wired.
All replaced bolts are new class 8 bolts. Empty holes are filled with new bolts as well.
All four Accuride polished aluminum wheels are installed. Locking chrome lug nuts hold the aluminum hubcaps tight against the wheel.
When the steel wheels are removed to be replaced,
I clean the hub, pilot bolts, and apply anti-seize liberally to
each pilot bolt, the inner wheel, and each lug nut. I also hand tighten each lug bolt before they use tire guns. I don't like those big air guns slamming lug nuts against the wheels.
I installed shore power this afternoon.
The rear hubcaps and lug nuts are installed. Each tire has received one treatment.
Main front and rear brackets have been bolted to the frame after measuring and drilling. Long top bracket is being fitted in this picture.
This picture of the underside of the right hand fuel tank faring did not turn out due to sun glare.
Clear picture of the main front and rear bracket installed.
Long top bracket in place.
Finally, Drivers side faring on and splash shield installed.
Passenger side faring installed. Splash shield not on on yet, but will be finished today. The discoloration on the faring is grease. The paint matches great.
Passenger side rear bracket installation and attachment to rear of faring.
That's it folks. All the major work is finished on Jacks Volvo. I'll do the rest of the stuff myself.
The pictures below show the current stage of conversion for White Lightning. 7-15-03 This evening work will resume on WL. No additional pictures at this time.
Side view of White Lightning after rear axle has been moved forward in place.
Back view of White lightning. Lighting was very poor on these pictures. The frame has been square cut, but can still be bevel cut if necessary.
Another poorly lighted view of White Lightning. The full fenders should arrive by tomorrow.
This is my personal (unfinished) Volvo connected to my Alfa Gold. The hitch is in the rearward position here. If I planned to tow any distance, I would have moved the hitch toward the back of the sleeper to provide better air flow.
I was preparing to tow my Alfa to a trailer sales lot in Missouri where I am leaving it on consignment. I don't have time to mess with selling it myself. Thought I would take a couple of pictures before I left.
Everything looks pretty level to me.
This was my first time to tow with any autoshift. It was only 20 miles, but I wasn't disappointed :-).
That's all.... The end....Larry
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