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Forum: Building Your Own 01-16-2004, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ox
The recently highlighted picture about the...

The recently highlighted picture about the converted muffler has spiked my interest. Anyone have any details? Ideas? Experiences?

My other vehicles are motorcycles. Loud pipes are a positive to...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2003, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By Ox
Coincidence. Suzy Q had the same thing happen on...

Coincidence. Suzy Q had the same thing happen on Sunday morning. The fault code translated to a low voltage condition on the sensors.

She sat at her destination for the day. Upon starting again...
Forum: Building Your Own 09-21-2003, 07:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,567
Posted By Ox
Being a Tech Geek, I have been adding stuff to...

Being a Tech Geek, I have been adding stuff to Suzy Q. Radios have been the latest and the darn radio antenna have always been a problem. I hate having a bunch of masts sticking off the mirrors, only...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,019
Posted By Ox
I have the stock hitch on my Volvo 610 (Suzy Q)....

I have the stock hitch on my Volvo 610 (Suzy Q). Suzy Q pulls a 33 foot toy hauler and had covered 15,000+ miles since April of this year. That mileage covers freeway, back roads, off-road (and one...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-18-2003, 04:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,816
Posted By Ox
Hey Patrick: California is not the only place...

Hey Patrick: California is not the only place with that issue. Arizona won't allow the MH registration to happen, I've tried (oh boy, did I try). And Arizona is not exactly a liberal state!
Forum: Building Your Own 07-16-2003, 04:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 17,816
Posted By Ox
Preaching to the choir here, but the confusion in...

Preaching to the choir here, but the confusion in the government folks still exists. If you DO hit the scales, they look at you like you are nuts for being there and wave you on. And depending on...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-15-2003, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,995
Posted By Ox
The Garmin StreetPilot III GPS sits on the dash....

The Garmin StreetPilot III GPS sits on the dash. A Radio Shack mini-speaker is mounted on the left corner of the dash and plugged into the SPIII to provide the voice.

The backup system is a...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2003, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,995
Posted By Ox
My daughter and I are taking Suzy Q (and trailer)...

My daughter and I are taking Suzy Q (and trailer) for a two week cruise around the country. She wants to see The Falls and Salem, I'm interested in the Honda Motorcycle HomeComing in Ohio and in...
Forum: Building Your Own 07-11-2003, 08:17 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 35,949
Posted By Ox
Looks clean! Must be difficult just watching...

Looks clean! Must be difficult just watching without getting in there and playing.

You know, most folks are happy with just carrying a spare TIRE if they have a flat. I like your idea, carry the...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,344
Posted By Ox
hey, Parker ARIZONA. Well, THAT changes things....

hey, Parker ARIZONA. Well, THAT changes things. Count me in as a definite "maybe". I'll be south bound from Las Vegas that Sunday after playing around in the Las Vegas Bike Fest. Swinging by Parker...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2003, 04:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,344
Posted By Ox
Swapping lies, admiring each others...

Swapping lies, admiring each others customizations, bragging about pulling hills at speed. Yup, that sounds like a great time.

Sadly, Suzy Q likes her diesel and that requires I keep the Work...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 06-30-2003, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,323
Posted By Ox
Minor correction the URL above. After you get to...

Minor correction the URL above. After you get to the 5th wheel area, bypass the tour to see the pics.
Forum: Larry Zeigler 06-30-2003, 05:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,323
Posted By Ox
If I read this right, you are looking to put a...

If I read this right, you are looking to put a toad on the truck in the gap? Must be a small 4 wheeler. Not to mention the handling issues. A golf cart might work better.

Never thought about a 4...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 06-15-2003, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,255
Posted By Ox
I ran Suzy Q over a scale with 125 gallons of...

I ran Suzy Q over a scale with 125 gallons of diesel in the tanks. 16,000 was the result.
Forum: Larry Zeigler 05-28-2003, 01:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,652
Posted By Ox
What onezeman says is right on. I'm still stock...

What onezeman says is right on. I'm still stock from what Larry setup for me.

The hitch height was a minor concern of mine until the first hook up. Zero issue. The trailer adjustment range is...
Forum: Larry Zeigler 05-26-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,652
Posted By Ox
I have a 33 foot 5th wheel toy hauler that rides...

I have a 33 foot 5th wheel toy hauler that rides behind Suzy Q (Volvo 610). Rides great, no problems pulling, and U-turns can be done in just under a 3 lane area. There is a large space between the...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-21-2003, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,984
Posted By Ox
I don't have any input for you. I am real...

I don't have any input for you. I am real interested in the outcome of your research. I've talked to a few others over the years that have done much the same with decent results but didn't pay...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-09-2003, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,134
Posted By Ox
Thanks for the info. Confirms where Suzy Q seemed...

Thanks for the info. Confirms where Suzy Q seemed to want the pressure set to.

onzeman: did a test run to California. Only a 600 mile run over a weekend. Wanted to check and see how things were...
Forum: Building Your Own 05-08-2003, 10:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,134
Posted By Ox
An often asked question: What PSI do you run your...

An often asked question: What PSI do you run your tires at?

For Volvo 610 (and other Class 8 trucks)owners, I'm curious on what your actual run pressure is at. Opinions and data are abundant, real...
Forum: Forum Admin: Tech Support & Announcements 03-31-2003, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,287
Posted By Ox
CONGRATS!! Say good bye to your sanity. It...

CONGRATS!!

Say good bye to your sanity. It should return in 18 or 20 years.
Forum: Building Your Own 03-31-2003, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,978
Posted By Ox
Generic question: How do you plan on fixing a...

Generic question: How do you plan on fixing a flat tire on your truck?

It's going to happen at some time in the life of the ride. Preventive maintenance will catch a large portion of issues,...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-25-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,390
Posted By Ox
Official disclaimer: Not validating,...

Official disclaimer: Not validating, recommending, getting sales $$ from, or other stuff about this product. Just saw it, passing it on.

Volvo 610 now comes with an inverter / converter that can...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-24-2003, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Ox
Hey Larry: As always, the best laid plans...

Hey Larry:

As always, the best laid plans get modified. My weekend plans are suddenly up the air again. If the California trip does not go this weekend, it will happen 4/19.

I'll tell Nate...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-24-2003, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Ox
Hey Jim: I hide out in Chandler, just south...

Hey Jim:

I hide out in Chandler, just south of Phoenix. The schedule is pretty hectic right now but might be able to make the run to Tucson. My email is longpublic@cox.net (home account). I'll...
Forum: Building Your Own 03-23-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Ox
One more thing to mention tonight: Turning. ...

One more thing to mention tonight: Turning.

Not a problem, once you learn it. My setup is 55 feet from bumper to bumper. U-turns are just over 2 lanes wide. Which means residential streets (the...
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