Ok... We got the tow dolly from the local Uhaul to the truck and drove it back. Although a bit scary at times. It was not a problem once we got on the highway.

Getting it on the dolly was interesting. The come-along we brought had a bit of an issue pulling the 10k+ truck. So the good seller, grabbed his tractor and started to push the truck onto the dolly... HAH... BOTH trucks started moving. So I got my fiance in the tow vehicle to hold the brakes. OK... problem solved. The 49 is on the dolly.

The main issue we had was the fact that the tires were too tall to use the straps alone. Luckily we had some 15k wrench straps and MADE it work. With the chains and additional straps we got it secure on the dolly.

I WOULD NOT recommend this method if you have ANY other option.

Once secure we drove for about 25 miles on highway and pulled over for gas as well to check out everything.

Pulling into the station i noticed the driver side door was open. LOVELY... as well as the straps on the passenger side tire were just lying next to it.

Well luckily the chassis was chained and strapped down so the tire straps weren't necessary. Needless to say i looked closer. Both front tires had blown out due to age and the pressure I put on them with the straps. I GOT IT TIGHT!!!

But I put the straps back on and filled up. Then mushed on.

We went about another 100 miles and pulled in for food and to check it again. All was well. We got to the house with no major problems, no flat tires and no losses of control.

Now came the fun part... getting the rig OFF the dolly. Since the brakes didn't work... that wasn't an option. Pushing wouldn't work... sooo.....

We chock the tires and take all the straps off. Dragging the dolly out from under the truck worked. Granted backing it up wasn't exactly easy. But if any one has experience pushing aircraft around, you will relate this to driving and coleman.

So it's not in the backyard, brakes dont work, fuel system is shot, both fronts are blown and the floorboard is rusted out. Other than that... It's in good condition.

I will post pics later. But it's home.

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