Michigan & NE OHIO

[Bob H]

Well, will be road trippin Saturday.

So if you see a M817 dump bed headin South through MI & East thru Ohio
or a M36A2 bed headin West thru Ohio & North through Michigan
Wave as we go by, (unless we are on the side of the road) we won't have time to stop for any visits.

 

[camp9]

It's gona be a long road trip. Got air in that truck?

 

[natem]

Sounds like a looooong day, you've got my number if you need help around here.

Nate

 

[Capt Pat]

You get into issues in western Ohio, let me know, there are those in the FMVG that will help where and when we can and we're spread from Toledo through Vermilion, Ohio and south through Old Fort near Tiffin, my number is 419-626-6349, and our Vice prez and the treasurer's business number is 419-483-4754 (a father/son team) But good luck to you its going to me WARM and they're calling for showers most of the weekend off and on.

 

[islandguydon]

Bob,
I am going to be in Wood County, NE Ohio the next few days, call my cell phone if you are on the side of the road. I going 23 the whole way. Good luck..!

 

[camp9]

Here's what they look like pulling out of my place this morning, so if you see them broke down along the highway, stop and help

 

[camp9]

I better include one of Bob and his partner in crime working.

 

[islandguydon]

Hey Andy, the top of the box looks like a sail to catch wind. Hope crossing the Mackinaw Bridge goes well. There was 60MPH cross winds last week. Hit me up if there is a problem I am around all weekend.

 

[camp9]

They should have a good crossing today, light winds up here anyway.

 

[319]

Good luck and a safe drive to them! Are they taking 75 through Detroit or bypassing on 23?

 

[camp9]

Not sure which way their going, but if it was me I'd take 23

 

[Bob H]

1250 + miles - 25hrs. Left here about 0130 empty after getting out of work at midnight.
Made it up to Andy's about 0630 and was loaded & rollin out about 0730.
made it down to Ron's (11Ehco) about 1830 & was back on the road by about 1930 & home a little after 0200.
Back home all went well. We considererd unbolting the cab protector, but Wes's Cummins pulled it fine, Drank some Diesel on the way down though
Still averaged 19 mpg total trip
Here's a shot of the transferring of loads over in Bristolville OH,

 

[camp9]

Glad to hear you guys made it home and the trip was a safe one. Good seeing you Bob and meeting Wes. Got anymore pics of your new bed? Thanks again.

 

[11Echo]

Glad to hear you guys made it home and the trip was a safe one. Good seeing you Bob and meeting Wes. Got anymore pics of your new bed? Thanks again.

It was great meeting Bob and Wes. A pleasure dealing with Andy also!
The guys did a great job working a very long day.

 

[Bob H]

Since I sat on my butt for about 22 hrs on Satuday & a couple early Sunday morning.
I worked it off today 90° with about 75% humidity.
I unloaded that M36 bed and the 6 1100R20's from my trailer, now I don't have a tractor or any buddies with heavy equipment around, so I picked up 3 dozen cement blocks locally off of craigslist (only needed 16 for the task but 36 for $20) broke out my 30+ yr old floor jack some 10 foot beams. No one was around to help, even the dog took off, but, I got 'er done!

 

[camp9]

Nice looking bed there Bob. I'll be looking forward to seeing it on your truck and at one of the events up here.

Nice working with you to Ron (11Echo) Thanks again.

 

[Bob H]

Guess I should include a pic of the truck it's going on,

 

[camp9]

Are you going to keep in Desert camo or vis versa?