Headed to New Orleans

[Blue2actual]

Tomorrow morning I am setting out to go recover my new to me 1984 M1008 out of New Orleans. This is my replacement to my 1009 that I sold Mr. Papabear. It hasn't been a week yet and I miss it already. Im taking 65 South to I-10 west into the big easy. Hopefully all will work out smoothly as I plan to drive the beast back. It has a 6.5 TD, 4L80E tranny, rebuilt NP 205 with 2 stick controls. Just over 10,000 miles on the rebuild/upgraded drive train. And don't worry, I will post pictures once I get underway back to Columbus.

 

[papabear]

Tomorrow morning I am setting out to go recover my new to me 1984 M1008 out of New Orleans. This is my replacement to my 1009 that I sold Mr. Papabear. It hasn't been a week yet and I miss it already. Im taking 65 South to I-10 west into the big easy. Hopefully all will work out smoothly as I plan to drive the beast back. It has a 6.5 TD, 4L80E tranny, rebuilt NP 205 with 2 stick controls. Just over 10,000 miles on the rebuild/upgraded drive train. And don't worry, I will post pictures once I get underway back to Columbus.

Hmmm...didn't you say the 6.5 and drive train swap was part of the deal on the M1009?

 

[chupa]

Hmmm, I thought I was the only one with a M1008/M1028 near New Orleans.

 

[papabear]

Hmmm, I thought I was the only one with a M1008/M1028 near New Orleans.

Don't be surprised if it disappears!

These CAMO members like Blue2actual are experts at target acquistion and recovery!

 

[Blue2actual]

well I made it back in one piece from New Orleans. Tomorrow I will get some better, full size pictures. 17MPG doing 70mph on the way back. 380 miles.

 

[papabear]

Looks like ya done good Brother...congrats!

Hope to see it Saturday...or sooner.

 

[timntrucks]

that is one nice truck. im glad you made it home safe and sounds and had some fun while you were here. did you get some good food in the process

 

[chupa]

Don't be surprised if it disappears!

These CAMO members like Blue2actual are experts at target acquistion and recovery!

Roger dat!

 

[papabear]

Roger dat!

Looks like the DAT done good...got outta LA with the correct truck.
Actually, even though Blue2actual is a DAT...we in CAMO are proud to call him our Brother.
(But you didn't hear that from this ole Grunt)

 

[chupa]

What's the vehicle under the roof in front of CUCV?

 

[Blue2actual]

PB is just an ol' crunchy in my book. Too bad thats the last sound the grunts make when they get squished under our tank tracks. opcorn:

Timntrucks-nope, no food for me. I went down and did a turn and burn back to Columbus. The extent of my food was a pack of crackers and a Dr. Pepper at a gas station near Slidell, LA. I don't see how folks can live/drive in the big easy. Traffic is out of **** control down there!

Chupa-that's an Australian Land Rover being restored

 

[chupa]

PB is just an ol' crunchy in my book. Too bad thats the last sound the grunts make when they get squished under our tank tracks. opcorn:

Timntrucks-nope, no food for me. I went down and did a turn and burn back to Columbus. The extent of my food was a pack of crackers and a Dr. Pepper at a gas station near Slidell, LA. I don't see how folks can live/drive in the big easy. Traffic is out of **** control down there!

Chupa-that's an Australian Land Rover being restored

Check. Thanks.

 

[andytk5]

Wow! Congrats on the successful recovery especially since you drove it back. Love the twins on the 205.

Maybe some picks of that sweet LR you mentioned?