Dent Side on the Interstate
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Hence the reason I bought it lol. Hard to find em in that good of condition around here. There was another super camper special only 2 hours from me that wasn't in near as good condition for nearly double the price. I figured I'd give a fellow FTEer my money lol
I'm planned on taking gobs of pics of the trip. Operation Dent Side Retreival starts Feb 27th so stay tuned
I'm planned on taking gobs of pics of the trip. Operation Dent Side Retreival starts Feb 27th so stay tuned
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Before we left Texas we picked up a bottle jack, spare belt, extra oil, had some tools with me but picked up a knife and multi tool since I couldn't fly with it (didn't check a bag), duct tape, jb quick weld, tire plugs, antifreeze, and a few other things just in case.
I am excited to see the pictures of this fantastic soon to come road trip! That sure is a beautiful truck and I'm sure you'll come to love it on the way home!
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Originally Posted by misscali91
I read "A bottle of Jack".
I am excited to see the pictures of this fantastic soon to come road trip! That sure is a beautiful truck and I'm sure you'll come to love it on the way home!
I am excited to see the pictures of this fantastic soon to come road trip! That sure is a beautiful truck and I'm sure you'll come to love it on the way home!
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
I like the gopro idea. That would make a sweet video!
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From: Eagle River, AK
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From: spring hill fl
so when you guys buy out of state and drive them back, what do you do about registration and plates? I know some states the plate stays with the vehicle, but others, like florida, you keep the plate when you sell.
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I just drove my 79 F250 / 460 / C6 / 4:10 gears from MT to AK last summer. Did ~70 most of the 2700 miles. It sure did suck down some fuel, but truck ran great. I had owned it for approximately a year prior to the drive, and drove it for about 2 weeks total prior to the big drive. Had all the fluids, fluids and leaky seals fixed.
I say drive that thing. Whats the worst that could happen?
I say drive that thing. Whats the worst that could happen?
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Originally Posted by emeraldcoupe
so when you guys buy out of state and drive them back, what do you do about registration and plates? I know some states the plate stays with the vehicle, but others, like florida, you keep the plate when you sell.
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Well, just a little math, the driving time difference between 55 and 70 is around 9 or 10 hours of driving. There are lots of ways of getting tires done out there. Buy them online and have them shipped to current owner. Just buy them out there. Buy them local and have them shipped.
As for tools and supplies. A lot of techs that travel alot will ship their tools ups, instead of flying with them.
If it was me, I would do the tires, grab some chains and get a half dozen or so sand bags in the back of that truck. If you do go with taller tires, it will throw off your speedo, so a gps mph gauge on your phone is a good idea.
Have a fun trip.
I bought a bronco once on ebay, kind of by accident. But it was a couple states away and made for a neat weekend trip. Dropped the kid off at grandma's and off we went. The tow dolly had a bad spindle so I had to stop at least every hour and repack the bearings with grease. It was still fun,
As for tools and supplies. A lot of techs that travel alot will ship their tools ups, instead of flying with them.
If it was me, I would do the tires, grab some chains and get a half dozen or so sand bags in the back of that truck. If you do go with taller tires, it will throw off your speedo, so a gps mph gauge on your phone is a good idea.
Have a fun trip.
I bought a bronco once on ebay, kind of by accident. But it was a couple states away and made for a neat weekend trip. Dropped the kid off at grandma's and off we went. The tow dolly had a bad spindle so I had to stop at least every hour and repack the bearings with grease. It was still fun,
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The previous owner opted to leave his plates on for the trip home and Ill ship them back. That way we don't have to worry about shipping cashiers checks and titles back and fourth. IIRC, temp plates are only good for whatever state you got them in.
I don't imagine Ill be getting pulled over doing 20 mph UNDER the limit lol! But stuff happens
I don't imagine Ill be getting pulled over doing 20 mph UNDER the limit lol! But stuff happens
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I have driven my '79 Bronco from southern Arizona up to BC, Canada and back numerous times. It's a great truck to ride in and without overdrive I tend to limit the RPM at 3000, whatever speed that puts me at. The only issues I've ever had on the trips have been lubrication of the rear driveshaft U-joints. Do not rely on Jiffy Lube for double cardan equipped driveshafts. Do it yourself!
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I have driven my '79 Bronco from southern Arizona up to BC, Canada and back numerous times. It's a great truck to ride in and without overdrive I tend to limit the RPM at 3000, whatever speed that puts me at. The only issues I've ever had on the trips have been lubrication of the rear driveshaft U-joints. Do not rely on Jiffy Lube for double cardan equipped driveshafts. Do it yourself!