Memphis to southen miss 3/29

[simp5782]

Leaving out in the morning early for jeff's in hattiesburg, ms. About 315 miles each way. Taking my 923 down to tow back a 931. Going to set it on 54mph and roll. Should be about 6 hrs. Then head back to memphis in the afternoon and see how far before i get tired or cant move. 2nd long trip in her lets see how she holds up. Just got back from bama today with the bolster. Gonna be a driving 2 days.

 

[Rmtaunton]

Good luck and post your route

 

[simp5782]

Arrived at 1pm. Hooked up and headed back about 5pm. Up 49 to jackson and then 55 to memphis. Debated about towing doubles. Come get the other one next week.

 

[simp5782]

Its 7pm. Got diesel. Only burned 34gals for the 265miles earlier. Burned 17gals appx for the 110 i have been so far. She is pulling good. In jackson at a Whataburger. Will be pushing on before too long after i dig my spine out of my rear end. :/

 

[71DeuceAK]

Good luck!

 

[1300UnimogDownUnder]

How was the trip, & the new truck?
Have you gone back for the other?
You must have one large shed to put them all in.

 

[simp5782]

I did the 650 miles round trip 2 wks in a row. It made me go get an air ride seat. Truck did ok. Swapped the transfer case in one today. The other needs an engine

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[simp5782]

Nice hole in the block and the transfer case cracked all the way around across the center. I plan on taking it apart to see the destruction inside.

 

[1300UnimogDownUnder]

Thanks for the up date & pics, nice job!
Yes the air ride seat would be a must, last weekend, "Easter" I drove the Unimog 1440 kms a framing the land Rover to & from our Military Club Rally.
I was bugggerrreeeddddd.

 

[71DeuceAK]

Remind me, what's the backstory behind the hole in the block and the destruction of the transfer case?

 

[simp5782]

Transfer case was from a buried 130k grinder
Engine was from an apparent engine with no coolant in it from towing. An engine that ran for well over an hour with no coolant apparently wont show signs of overheeating.

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[71DeuceAK]

That is kind of unusual IMO! You'd think it'd be noticeable!