348 miles Trip advice needed

[The Swede]

Hi
My name is Erik and I live in Sweden
I'm in the processes (99,9%) of purchasing a 1941 CCKWX 353 Short wheelbase

I'm kind of new to the CCKW trucks but I have owned a M35A2 and a Willys M38A2 before so I'm not totally new to this hobby.

But the problem is that the truck is 348miles (560Km) away in Norway and its not possible for me to have it transported home to Stockholm, so we have a mighty road trip ahead of us.
Its in good drivable condition with recently overhauled brakes and over all in great shape.
I plan to change out all oils and the oil filter before I begin my journey home just to bee sure it has the right type oil and Zink additives.

I know that you guys have an outstanding level of experience and knowledge and I would like to ask you for some advice.
1 Is it even possible?
2 Good to have spare parts?
3 Any known weaknesses?
4 How do the fuel pump handle the modern fuels with pre mixed ethanol ( I will be using Petrol Lead Substitute Fuel Additive in the fuel)
5 What highway speed do you recommend 35-37mph?
6 And some other general advice
7 Any other thoughts?

Here is some pictures of my new truck.


A big thanks in advance
Kind Regards
Erik in Sweden

 

[NDT]

I drove a similar CCKW 266 miles not too long ago with no problems whatsoever at 45 mph. I would bring a backup fuel and water pump.

 

[clinto]

I don't have anything constructive to add to your thread but I am seriously jealous. That's an awesome truck. I love closed cab CCKWs

 

[bigbe5678]

I love that truck safe trip Good luck

 

[BKubu]

Beautiful truck. I don't have any wisdom to add. But, is there any way to drive on back roads, or will you have to drive on the highway? I'd think the truck would like it better if you kept the RPM down. I always worry about leaking seals when you get it back home, although they can always be fixed/repaired.

Good luck and congratulations!

 

[sandcobra164]

The only advice I could offer is use a diesel engine oil since they tend to still have Zinc in them in levels above the oils available for gas burning engines. The truck does look nice and I wish you a safe ride home.