Biglorryblog is grateful to Shuttlespanker who recently tipped me off with as to his ongoing makeover of the Super-sized Daf XF95.530 originally created by Richard Rollinson but which, since earlier this year, has been under the proud ownership of Shuttlespanker. And what a fabulous job of renovation he's done so far---the outside looks immaculate and work on finishing off the inside is gathering pace too (click through for an interior picture...) My thanks go also to Rikki Chequer at TrucknetUK who provided me with the link to the appropriate forum page (DUH...I couldn't remember how to do it but got there in the end ) where these pictures can be found (and others too). And you can get to TruckNetUK via this link. http://www.roadtransport.com/StaticPages/drivers.htm
What I particularly like about the exterior paint job is that it's nice and restrained--and not one of those bonkers OTT coverall airbrushed jobs you see at the truck shows...if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong I do like them---but I reckon in this case less is more. And it perfectly matches its new name...'Big Blue'. What's more you wouldn't know it was stretched cab unless you knew what you were looking for. But in case you need reminding just how much bigger 'Big Blue' is compared to a regular XF95 Space Cab----here's a earlier shot of it nose-to-nose with a 'regular' Scania Topline!
Now do you see what I mean...? We're talking Scania Longline/Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XXL territory here!
Shuttlespanker says that he's still got some work to do on the headlining but you can already see the luxury mod cons inside the cab including sink, microwave, TV and more lockers than you can shake a stick at---and that's just on the nearside of the cab. Judging by the remarks posted up on the TruckNetUK forum 'Big Blue' is already attracting some very favourable comments. I wish Shuttlespanker all the best with his Super-Dooper Daf---it's looking great. Please keep me informed of further progress!
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