salt lake city -> memphis, Texas

[Maverick1701]

I just made it home w/the new truck....1073 miles FTW

I made it 1072.992 miles w/out any issues and as I was backing into my driveway I forgot to disnegage the parking break. I put the x-fer case into low as i was backing up into my driveway and heard a LOUD POP....got out and found the parking break hanging by one spring...sad day


here are a few pics from the whole trip
It was really pretty through UT....I was suprised. I always thought utah was a dreary uninhabitable wasteland...kinda like mars. Boy was I suprised.

 

[two.fiveM35]

Glad you made it home. Sorry to hear about the brake.

 

[markmontana]

Good job Chris- great trip and a good adventure to remember.

 

[Seth_O]

Congrat's on a successful recovery. I wouldn't call the e-brake a recovery mishap, rather your first incident at home . For replacement components I recommend Eriks Military Surplus, for the most part I have found them to be fairly inexpensive and pretty speedy response time. I called them one day ~5mins before UPS was scheduled to show up and they still got the order into the truck that day. Very helpful and friendly....

 

[baxter]

Glad to hear it went well and you made it home safe.

Vaughn

 

[area52]

Glad you made it home ok Chris. You don't need a parking brake, just use a Honda or Toyota!

 

[blacktop_one]

Way to go! Glad you had an uneventful trip. BTW, Nice truck!

 

[ken]

What was your milage? How manny gallons of fuel did you burn????

 

[Maverick1701]

i dont know my MPGs but i will check my reciepts and see how many gallons of fuel I used.

I was out lubing up the deuce today for a sunday drive and got some more pics (w/a pretty girl)....enjoy...

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I don't know how I missed this thread..... Congrats on the "new-to-you" Deuce

You'd better be careful about posting such great pics.... Next thing ya know, every SteelSoldier is going to want one of "those" hood ornaments Y'all make a "Barbie and Ken" kinda team, too Great to see the enthusiasm.

 

[Maverick1701]

I don't know how I missed this thread..... Congrats on the "new-to-you" Deuce

You'd better be careful about posting such great pics.... Next thing ya know, every SteelSoldier is going to want one of "those" hood ornaments Y'all make a "Barbie and Ken" kinda team, too Great to see the enthusiasm.

lol thanks coldwarrior!!!

She loves the deuce so I think Ill keep her around for a while lol

 

[Chevytruck]

Well if you did take the "million dollar highway" It might have been like this.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfI8yV55ets[/media]

Hats off to 350moose who created the video!

 

[Green_gator]

Glad that you made it back on a safe and uneventful trip. Be very glad that you took the route that you did. I have made the trip over Monarch pass and still cringe. There is no room for error for a vehicle the size of a deuce. I know that the folks who drive trucks in the mountains do it all the time but for a flat lander like me it was less then fun. If you are really twisted and or suicidal try the Rim Rock Drive outside of Fruita, CO.

 

[Maverick1701]

I pulled off the bumper paint and here are the markings....anyone know how to decode?

here is what I was able tomake out:
932FA 3/356 LSB1301

correct me if I am wrong

 

[Maverick1701]

truck info thanks to CARNAC

Organization: 0160, HHD, 160TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION
Location: TALLAHASS, FLORIDA
Nomenclature: TRUCK CARGO 2-1/2T
Model: M35A2 W/W
NSN: 2320000771617
Serial Number: 22522796
Registration Number: 4M1760
Year of Mfg: 1968
Usage Miles: 58340
24 Oct 91

 

[todds112]

That's pretty cool you got one from an MP Battalion!

 

[Maverick1701]

That's pretty cool you got one from an MP Battalion!

Oh I agree...I was pretty excited to finally learn where it came from....

 

[two.fiveM35]

Cop truck. You are meant for each other. Cool

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

OMG... Maverick's lookin' for a 24v LightBar and Siren/PA for his CopDeuce