Florida to Missouri, M923 pickup

[Green_gator]

I am swinging by POPACOM's place in early February and then out to Colorado and then back to Tampa. Depending upon how big and heavy your gear is I may be able to help out.

 

[rrrr]

Did you by any chance do a preview on the truck?

I did, just can't remeber the details. I looked at a bunch.

 

[Stonepicker1]

I am swinging by POPACOM's place in early February and then out to Colorado and then back to Tampa. Depending upon how big and heavy your gear is I may be able to help out.

Thanks for the offer. I'm looking at one of popacom's 5 ton BOW and COVER KITS.
Still looking for a "like new" set of troop seats for a 5 ton, 14 foot drop side bed. I was hoping to be able to pick-up a set during this road trip.

 

[Stonepicker1]

It looks like I will be starting the road trip on Monday. Planning on my son and I driving the CUCV-II. without a trailer. Unless someone needs something hauled or picked-up. I listed some items in the "classified Ads" for sale. I could put them on a trailer and bring them with me.

 

[gmayor]

Napa

If you find you need parts the NAPA store is out the main gate about a mile and a half on the right, before I-44.

 

[Stonepicker1]

If you find you need parts the NAPA store is out the main gate about a mile and a half on the right, before I-44.

Good to know. Thank you.

 

[Goose2448]

Have a safe trip, take lots of pics. Good luck with fuel prices.

 

[BKubu]

Phil, I assume you won't be coming through MD, but, if you do, please know that I am here to help (or if you need a place to stay, a hot meal or shower).

 

[Stonepicker1]

Looks like I will be taking my 20ft Gooseneck trailer after all. Might be picking up a duece bed in St. Augustine, FL and taking it to Troy, MO. If anyone has something that needs moved from MO south let me know.

 

[rrrr]

Looks like I will be taking my 20ft Gooseneck trailer after all. Might be picking up a duece bed in St. Augustine, FL and taking it to Troy, MO. If anyone has something that needs moved from MO south let me know.

PM sent with the info !

Hope this works out, thanks Phil !!

 

[Stonepicker1]

Phil, I assume you won't be coming through MD, but, if you do, please know that I am here to help (or if you need a place to stay, a hot meal or shower).

Thanks Bruce,
I am looking at something in VA. Driving that 5ton over there will put a big hole in my pocket on fuel cost. I could say I had to see my daugther in Rockville,,MD

 

[BKubu]

I figured that, Phil, but keep me in mind if you need anything.

 

[SGT LongT]

Top I have a feeling that your yard is more OD Green than grass. I'm going to have to check your place out before the city try and runs you out

 

[Stonepicker1]

Top I have a feeling that your yard is more OD Green than grass. I'm going to have to check your place out before the city try and runs you out

HaHa, yes, I have had the code Inforcement officer stopping at my house all the time. Apparently one of my neighbors don't like MV's. I had my Gooseneck Trailer parked in the swale over night and code lady showed up the next morning. She said I couldn't have that trailer in this neighborhood. So I parked it behind the fence on the side of the house. out of sight, out of mind. Next to all my OD Green stuff.

 

[rrrr]

He's probably better equiped than the city so no worries

 

[Beerslayer]

I was out bid on the one's I wanted at Shelby so I put a low bid of $3,600.00 in the last 1/2 hour of the sale on this one and walked away. Thought it would go higher but it didn't. Got an email saying I won. So now its mine.

Beautiful truck, and a great price!

Take some extra brake chamber pancakes with you; # 12 and #16. Available at NAPA.

So is this something that should be carried in the truck, or on any long trip? Evidently a common point of failure, but first ~I had heard of it.

Thanks!

 

[Stonepicker1]

Sometime they leak, the rubber is old.
Most people will replace the hole chamber($75 to $125ea)( a lot safer if you don't know what your doing) instead of taking it apart and replacing the pancake($5ea)
I will check mine and if they are bad I'll replace all the pancakes.

 

[SPCWarning]

Nice truck and NICE price! That thing looks like it just got delivered to its first unit!!
I'll be at work (of course, that seems to be all I do) BUT if I were home I'd definitely be avialable around Meridian, MS and would gladly find you along the way if you needed help. I do have family and friends closeby anyway if there's a problem so I'll be watching this thread in case we can help.
My brother has a service truck and pretty much all the tools one could need and the experience to go with it, and I think he'll be home. Just letting you know.

Jimmy

 

[Krink545]

On my recovery from Ft Bliss(800 miles) I got 7 to almost 8 MPG. Good luck be safe.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Getting the gooseneck trailer ready along with other recovery items that I might need. I'll post pictures later.

Looks like I will be coming back empty with the gooseneck and the 5ton cargo from MO and KY. If someone needs a trailer pulled(by the 5ton) or anything hauled(5ton or gooseneck) south or south east let me know.