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Old 03-28-2011, 09:29 AM   #1176
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Scot,
The family and I moved to Alaska in 2001, but had to leave a trailer full of our stuff behind.
So in 2003 we made a round trip from Ak to Ok in 2 weeks time to pick up the trailer and bring it up.
Then in 2007 we moved back to Ok, I've been ready to move back to Ak every since we left.
So now we are moving back, we were suppose to leave today but we have been delayed by the shipping company. We decided to ship most of our "keep" stuff this time rather than haul it. We have 4 pallets of boxes ready to be picked up. The shipping company was suppose to pick up last week, but they had trouble arranging a truck with a lift gate. Hopefully I'll be getting a call shortly that they are on their way to pick up so we can leave tomorrow.
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:01 AM   #1177
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

I remember reading of a couple back & forth trips so I was curious if it was just desire to live there/here or work that was driving the moves. I can't stand moving just across the city; I couldn't imagine what kind of PITA it is to do the cross country thing.
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:06 AM   #1178
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Good luck with the move Joe! Sounds like an adventure for sure. You must really love the cold weather man.....There is some good salmon fishing up there I hear. Be sure to snap some photos on the haul up there.
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Old 03-28-2011, 10:27 AM   #1179
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Scot,
It is a major PITA
@4000 miles one way
it really makes you evaluate the worth of possessions....
we have decided this is the last long distance move

Mike,
Thanks man.
I do like the cold, but I love the summers up there. It is the greatest place on earth!!
The fishing and hunting are great up there, I can't wait for that also. I can almost taste the smoked salmon.
I will take pics and post them as I'm able
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Old 03-28-2011, 11:02 AM   #1180
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When you do get to leave, safe travels man.
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Old 03-28-2011, 11:06 AM   #1181
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Old 03-28-2011, 11:41 AM   #1182
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It is a major PITA
@4000 miles one way
it really makes you evaluate the worth of possessions....
we have decided this is the last long distance move

Mike,
Thanks man.
I do like the cold, but I love the summers up there. It is the greatest place on earth!!
The fishing and hunting are great up there, I can't wait for that also. I can almost taste the smoked salmon.
I will take pics and post them as I'm able
I miss how clean the air is compared to where I live now.

Good luck on the trip.
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Old 03-28-2011, 12:31 PM   #1183
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:24 AM   #1184
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We are officially on the road!



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Old 03-30-2011, 12:36 AM   #1185
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are you going to drive up all the way or are you thinking of taking the ferry up out of bellingham
if your coming through nw washington on I-5 and you need any thing give me a shout I live about 40miles south of the canadan border
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Old 03-30-2011, 01:06 AM   #1186
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Thanks!!
We are driving all the way up. We are gonna cross over into Canada from Montana.
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:18 AM   #1187
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Thanks for the pics Joe. So I guess you put wifes truck back together back together enough to pull it? For some reason I figured you would have big trailer. Looks like some fun!
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:41 AM   #1188
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

You found a camper shell! Now it will grow on you, and you'll think "this will be great in the winter to keep the stuff in my bed dry".

Good luck on the trip, my the wind stay at your back and it be all down hill.
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Old 03-30-2011, 07:42 AM   #1189
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Both trucks are looking good Joe. Enjoy the summer up there.
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Old 03-30-2011, 08:16 AM   #1190
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God speed brother! Love the pic!!
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:25 AM   #1191
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Re: My Crew Cab Short Bed Project, AKA "Project Destiny"

Thanks guys!!

Mike, the '66 is together and drivable, just in case we have any issues.

Randy,
I do like the topper, I drove to Chelsea to get it. I guess the used ones for these trucks are getting "rare"
It will be staying on until I have a place to store it.
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:28 AM   #1192
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Drive safe! Enjoy your new, old life in AK.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:11 AM   #1193
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Sad to see you go man. I hope you guys have a safe trip, and an enjoyable one. Keep us updated on your location.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:38 AM   #1194
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Have a safe trip. Good luck, Joe!
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We are driving all the way up. We are gonna cross over into Canada from Montana.
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thats to bad because the biggest swap meet in the northwest is this weekend in portland and I'm sure you could of found something to fill any extra space you might have
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:08 PM   #1196
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Joey truck looks killer besafe !!
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:26 PM   #1197
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Joe, good luck on the move! Drive safe and have a fun trip.
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Old 03-30-2011, 01:16 PM   #1198
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Dude,
You have been a busy bird! Last time I saw it......well it was in little pieces.
Keep the pics coming with your location so we can track the journey. We'll miss you in the OK area.
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Good luck! drive safe have fun.
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That may persuade a detour!
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