Here we go long distance deuce recovery

[reb87]

dang I live right close to york ne, if youre still here I have a nice shop and tools 17miles north of York. Ross402-527-5212

 

[usmc deuce cpl]

Damn i wish i logged in later this morning, alls well though. The truck is running well and doing good on milage. We made it to Cheyanne tonight. will be starting out early tomorrow. It is time to see how it will do in the hills. First of the good pulls Will be over Sherman pass, I think.
We found an Awsome MV museum in Nebraska MM 237 I80. Don't remember the city name right now. Sure someonw will chime in thou. I have pics of most vehicles. I will try to get pics up of trip and museum on tuesday.
Thanks for the support. Post more tomorrow. Dave

 

[Warthog]

opcorn:

 

[wsucougarx]

Gosh, you'll be home in 3 days or so? Excellent, you'll need to let me know your route when I decide to do the same

 

[wsucougarx]

Any updates? I've been checking all day Hope everything is well.

 

[crazyplowboy]

 

[usmc deuce cpl]

Here I am! sorry guys i stayed in the one hotel in pocatello that didn't have in room internet, I think. My but was tired, I mean I was tired. I'll tell ya what this truck pulls good. I think it's been turned up. I have been takinjg it easy on the truck just incase, I downshifted and 2/3 throttle to keep from building too much turbo heat. Been a long time since i had to do that. First truck i owned (I know glutton for punishment, Incase you hadn't figured that out yet) had a big cam 4 400 and you had to do that.
Alls well made some miles today, but got numb, dumb. take your pick. Am in Prosser, Wa. so under 200 miles left. Thanks for the support. And I will try to post pics on tues or wed. I will also probably start another thread on the museum with pics.
Talk to ya tomorrow guys. Thanks Dave and Doug.

 

[wsucougarx]

Holy smokes you're almost there! Outstanding! Glad to hear everything is going well for you. Did you encouter much snow? Any recommendations for a long recovery such as yours?

 

[Wild Horse Hans]

You are my new hero man! I have done some long distance rides on horseback and was sore as can be, but long distance in a deuce is a whole different thing. A horse is way more comfortable than a deuce.
All the best wishes for the last 200 miles.

 

[jrou111]

This is truely EPIC!

 

[Massm35a2]

I can't wait to see more pics

 

[GoFastCrackPipe]

Me too! Especially since I'm starting a similar trek on Thursday... Des Moines, IA to Portland, OR... 1800mi.

 

[usmc deuce cpl]

sorry guys I came down with the flu thats going around on sunday night on the way home. dad drove the rest of the way home on monday morn. i went to my appointment at 4 and to home and bed, havn't moved much since. this flu bug is really nasty this year.
I tried to download pics off of the camera but i don't have the software for the computer i have. I have other ways to get pics off cam, will try to get tomorrow or saturday.

 

[wsucougarx]

Gosh, so how many miles total in the deuce or approximate? Almost did a similiar type of transcontinental recovery, but didn't win the FT Riley M109A3 I was eyeballing. Oh well, no hurry. Just need to keep my eyes open

 

[crazyplowboy]

Sorry to hear about your sickness. Keep us posted when you get to feeling better. Glad to hear you guys made it safe and sound!!!! All except for the Flu

 

[Massm35a2]

Anything Yet?

Waiting for pics

 

[MWMULES]

What was the total in days, food, fuel, rooms and repairs? I am planning a trip from Drum down to the midwest and was trying to get a ballpark in costs. Hope you are on the mend.

 

[usmc deuce cpl]

I spent 2 half days working on truck to try to get the transfer case leak fixed. I left tuesday late morning and arrived home on monday arround noon. 2500 miles at approx 400 mi a day. Rooms at double occupancy ranged 65 to 73 a night. Fuel milage was 8 mpg at 50 mph across the midwest.
I bought parts but didn't have to pay for any repairs.
Food was 1 sitdown meal a day and some munchies. sometimes we also had fastfood for 2nd meal. I spent 1500 for fuel for jeep to Al and deuce from Al to seattle towing or carying jeep.
I hope that answers some questions

 

[chvss65]

Good price for a life time of memories!!!!!!!!!!!

your trip proves the enduring reliability of these vehicles

 

[jrou111]

Epic man, just epic!

So when are you going to drive the next one up there?