CUCV-II Road trip FL to CA 2,668 miles

[Recovry4x4]

Still looks to me like it's missing an axle shaft on the right. I never noticed the winch in the G fn L pics either, thats some win! How is the 6.5 handling the load?

 

[SGT LongT]

Ryan I just check GL for sh*ts and giggles and another CUCVII for auction in CA

 

[998Junkie]

We stopped in Las Cruees, NM. Staying the night at the Hiltion Garden Inn and will get an early start in the morning.

I stayed there a few years ago...if I remember they made a great tex-mex omelet.

 

[lavarok]

Nice looking trucks. I really like the setup with the gooseneck trailer.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Got a late start today. Just stopped at the Flying J in El Paso.TX for fuel and eat.

Around 1920 miles to go.

 

[BKubu]

Phil, thanks for the updates. Safe trip.

 

[ryan77]

Ryan I just check GL for sh*ts and giggles and another CUCVII for auction in CA

Your not supposed to discuss future auctions!!

 

[Cucvnut]

Your not supposed to discuss future auctions!!

true, that have a cucv II and non cucv k series truck,.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Stopping to eat and take a break.
1197 miles from home. We are just west of Houston.TX.

CUCV-II is running strong.

 

[Stonepicker1]

150 miles west of New Orleans.
1049 miles to go.

All is good.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Woohoo, be home Saturday with the new truck. Your fleet if CUCVs would leave a small government green with envy.

 

[Stonepicker1]

780 miles to go.
Passing through Mississippi now.

 

[jets1959]

780 miles to go.
Passing through Mississippi now.

You are in the home stretch now just be careful and safe!!!!!!!

 

[Stonepicker1]

Only 400 miles to go.
Coming up to I-75 in 50 miles. then on to the Florida turnpike.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Must feel good to see familiar territory. I know its still a long ride from I-10 and I-75 to Creek but man, lots of miles behind you guys. Be safe my brother.

 

[Stonepicker1]

Mission complete.
Home safe at 7:18.
Heading to work now...will post more tonigt.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Mission complete.
Home safe at 7:18.
Heading to work now...will post more tonigt.

That's hardcore! Glad you made it home, work sucks after a 6000 mile trek.

 

[ryan77]

Mission complete.
Home safe at 7:18.
Heading to work now...will post more tonigt.

Work!!! You dont mess around!!!

 

[jets1959]

That's hardcore! Glad you made it home, work sucks after a 6000 mile trek.

Glad you made it home safe with no major hang ups, with your new to you toy this time!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Stonepicker1]

Back from work, conducted an inventory (showdown OCIE/TA-50) for the INF Company in WPB.

The trip: Would I do it again like I did………….No.
If I had more time to stop and see things and take my time……..Maybe.
Looks like I got about 13 miles to the gallon pulling the gooseneck trailer with the crew cab on top. I was doing an AVG of about 68 MPH. It pulled great but I spent more on fuel than planned.
The crew cab truck: It does have issues ….Looks like all the fluids were drained…good thing is they didn’t punch a hole in the oil pan/trans pan/ radiator. They did cut the lower radiator hose.
The truck looks like it sat somewhere damp…light rust under the truck on the rear diff/driveshaft/rear springs. A little rust on the driver’s door where the door seals on the rubber.
The pass side rear axle shaft is missing...? not sure yet.
I'll post a lot of pictures.....got to get some sleep....zzzzzzzz