M109A3 in the truck pull

[SGTStewart]

M109A3 in the truck pull.. w/video

Well, I tried my luck in the truck pull this weekend at the BIG IRON CLASSIC: Largest Midwest Semi Truck Show and Charity Drive. Wasn't to hopeful for gettin a trophy or even placing. Most truck were pushing 500 hp. I was proud of the old girl, she pulled 234 ft.

 

[frodobaggins]

Cool, got pics ?

 

[SGTStewart]

Now with video

Andydeislepower got it on video for me, but I can't get it to download. But I am still working on it.

Think I got it.

 

[jrou111]

Cool, what gear did you run in?

 

[SGTStewart]

Aired the tires down to 35 psi and ran in 2nd gear low.

 

[5tonpuller]

Ran mine in 1st low. was slow but went all the way. Of course the sled guy changed the gearing to make it look good. LOTS of smoke.

 

[Firefighter294]

" Git 'er done!! " LOL Yes Sir ya done good.

 

[DanMartin]

NICE!!!

Always wanted to do that in my deuce....

 

[dittle]

Nice job, would have been there if I didn't already have other stuff going on. Now if there is one held closer or earlier in the day........

 

[SGTStewart]

Nice job, would have been there if I didn't already have other stuff going on. Now if there is one held closer or earlier in the day........

Sure could use more trucks there next year. Andydieselpower had a M813 there and I had my M109, that was it. Still had fun!

 

[dittle]

Did they allow weight to be put in the back of the trucks for traction? If so I'm thinking a load Deuce would do a full pull with no problem.

 

[4x4 Forever]

Cool, something to look forward to when mine gets here!

 

[50shooter]

Nice and thanks for the vid. I've never pulled in mine but it would be fun in "run what ya brung" night. Can you engage the front axle or is that a no no?

 

[SGTStewart]

They never said I couldn't or even asked when I told them it was a deuce.

 

[pjpiche1]

Awesome video!

 

[jatonka]

My son Jake drives one of my deuces with a 5 ton LDS in it at the Fonda Fair Outlaw truck pulls, he pulled 275' this year, best we've ever done, full pull is 300' We pull against the modified Dodge Cummins, Chev Duramazx, and Ford Powerstrokes. They make 500 to 550 horsepower easily and have auto transmissions. So I figure the old deuce does allright. JT out

 

[Armada]

Congrats, looks like fun!

Off-topic, but that R. Lee sure gets around....

 

[sirmrtow]

SWEET

 

[mistaken1]

nevermind