Here we go long distance deuce recovery

usmc deuce cpl said:

Alabama to Seattle, Wa. wish me luck.

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OMFG. . .

My butt hurts just thinking about it!

Good luck!

I did 7000 miles to the Pacific Ocean and back this past summer, in my M109A3 shop van Deuce. Granted, I had the truck in condition, with new tires, some extra sound reducing tricks too, but you will do fine, Wreckerman and you can check her out good before you head out for home. If you are looking for any advice, the first thing comes into mind is: Don't push that engine over 2300 or 2400 RPMs. It will live a long while at that speed.

I picked mine up in Idaho at Idaho motor pool Drove back to Manassa Col and then down to Tx were iam at now had a blast doing it

Good Luck! Keep Us Posted! My Toyota rode home in the M-36 that I got from wreckerman. Emergency dismounts might be tough but a little planning and finding a railroad siding or a freight terminal with a ramp might be a godsend.

WOW, I've got the "longest deuce recovery" medal ready for you....

I sure hope you have an airride seat in that deuce. Other than than, check and top off all the fluids, change the oil, keep at least 10 gallons of extra diesel in back (just in case), bring another spare tire if you can, bring a GPS for gas stations etc, and a fully charged cell phone. You should do just fine.

When you finish this you may have to change your screen name to Iron A**! I have done two 1,000 mile recoveries and have two more scheduled for the coming months. Do not push the engine and make sure that you have the basics tools and fluids with you. I found that some iPod ear buds under the regular ear muffs helps pass the long hours in a deuce. Something to think about is sun screen if you burn at all. I like to ride with the window open and either have to use sunscreen or wear a long sleeved shirt. Take plenty of water to drink and some beef jerky and you will be okay. Good luck and take pictures.

how will he get tags for driving that deuce across the country?
jim

If your planing on hitting I-80 to I-84, I'll be picking up a deuce from Camp Dodge, IA in the next couple weeks... we could convoy all the way to Portland, Or.

I picked my deuce up in KS about 1500miles, Kaiser2help's 1953 M54 multifuel 5 ton in KY 1000miles. I was hurting after both those trips, good luck

Well here we go the journey begins. I am getting going a little late but i got my bumper and towbar done last night and now i am waiting for paint to dry. should make Boise, Id. tonight and then make a 800 mile jaunt on friday. then i should be back to 650 mi days. Should be in Alabama on sunday night or monday morning. I will service truck and go over truck and leave on tuesday morning.
The pictures will be forth comming. I will keep in touch. Thanks for the support.

Good luck man! Take lots of pics

Assuming you average 50mph, that's 16 hours of driving the first day....actual driving time, not stops or resting.

I would plan on 12 hours a day and pace yourself. I know that driving the 450 miles back from Idaho to Portland was exhausting enough in my deuce (did it in September...hot!). Doing that x5 or 6 is going to be really tough.

Drink fluids, pace yourself, and enjoy the ride.

What route are you taking back?

I would recommend a more southerly route this time of year. I just came back from Denver on I-80 and I-84 to Portland. Clear roads and not too many big passes. I would avoid I-90 right now...probably still snowy up there (I know Portland and Seattle might get snow this weekend).

BTW, it'll sunny and 75 here in Bama the first of next week.

Man you have some adventurous cajones!!!! Sounds like a great road trip!

My bit of advice for you- I travel across country alot and I have found that I can cover more ground if I dont try to drive too long in one day. Drive 12-14 hours and then get a nites sleep. Repeat.
Driving too long and far and all niters will catch up to you after a day or 2. Its better to pace yourself a bit.

Good Luck, and have fun!

ps- I wish I could buy Deuces out this way for $880! Several went for over $2500- even $3000 today here at auction!

Take pictures when you stop. stop at interesting places, like truck stop diners and the occasional "junk store" along the road, various holes in the wall.

This will make the trip more fun, less wearing, and if nothing else it gets the blood flowing to take a little walk every 3 hours or so. get coffee! Drink some gatorade because the wind dehyrates you. Mr. 'empty gatorade bottle' is your friend at times too. That was taught me by a Marine. Trust me I have done a few road trips of 2-3Kmiles. Others have done more. Hope everything goes well.
OORAH!

100dollarman said:

Man you have some adventurous cajones!!!! Sounds like a great road trip!


ps- I wish I could buy Deuces out this way for $880! Several went for over $2500- even $3000 today here at auction!

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I saw - which is why I'm skipping GL for now and just coming to see you! LOL

hey if you need a passenger ill ride with ya

Trailboss said:

Wow, You'll spend more on fuel than you did on the truck. And here I was not wanting to drive a puny 2000 miles to get one of the 50 Camp Dodge, IA trucks.

Good luck!

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That is unless everyone along the way can get some waste oil together