The move is on!!!

[Ottoparts]

I will be leaving tomorrow morning (5 am), heading to Eagan, MN.
Total mile will be 1780ish. Should be lots of snow. I'm interested in seeing how the truck makes out. All lubed up, new fluids, and extra's of everything.
I'll post pictures once I'm there with a write up of the trip.
Hope everyone had a good Christmas.

 

[Brianedwardss]

Good luck Chris, sounds like an interesting trip. Thanks again for the great deal on the ol' rear end. It's now completely rebuilt inside and out to '97 specs, and 3.31:1

Merry Christmas and a happy new year, looking forward to your (hopefully successful) trip report

 

[typ4]

Be safe have a good trip, gonna miss you being so close.

 

[Squeaky_Wheel]

Have a safe trip Chris and thank you for all the help over the past 6 months.

 

[Fordman75]

Have a safe trip! I hope you are bringing a snowblower or at least a shovel with you!!

 

[oldmisterbill]

Good luck in your travels!

 

[Goofyexponent]

If you see a good deal on a plow along the way...load it into the back seat!! It makes things SO much easier!! lol. Have a safe trip, check in when you get setup t let us know you made it all ok!

 

[Ottoparts]

Thanks everyone.
The old tractor is holding its own.
Made it to Missoula, MT last night. Weather was poopy today and only made it to Forsyth, MT.
With the truck full (3 engines,torchs,tools, etc) and towing my trailer with my Fairlane station wagon on it. I've been averaging 12 1/2 to13 1/2 mpg

 

[Brianedwardss]

Sweet! I spent part of my life in Forsyth, MT. Nice town, nice people.

 

[Ottoparts]

Sorry guys that it took so long to update, but I just got internet at the house.

Overall the drive went well. Went from Portland, Or to Mossula, Mt on the first day with not problems (we were ahead of the storm). The second day we only made it to Forysth, MT due to wind/snow conditions (this is where the storm caught us). The third day we only made it to Bismark, ND were we ended up staying for three days due to I-94 being closed from Jamestown to Fargo.
It was here in Bismark that my truck developed a odd problem (I'll start a new post on that). When the highway finally opened we push all the way to St, Paul, MN.

I saw lots of snow, and am currently seeing lots of snow. Ugh!

The pictures are from Forysth, MT. You can see the Penske truck hauling my Mustang and my truck hauling my Fairlane.

 

[Squeaky_Wheel]

I was beginning to wonder if you got lost in a snow storm on your trip. Glad to hear you made it.

 

[Fordman75]

Welcome to the great white North!! Glad you made it safely.

Those pictures are kind of tiny!

 

[Ottoparts]

yes, the pictures suck as they were taken with my cell phone.