Finally went past 1.5 million miles

[GAmes]

I quit working at the end of 2022 and it has taken forever, it seems, to tack on the 18,000 miles I needed to cross the threshold. I finally did it on the way to Choke Canyon reservoir, not far from Corpus Christie. I'm pretty sure I won't see 1.6 million, Not because the truck won't do it, I'm not going to live that long.

 

[promisedland]

Wow! That's amazing.

 

[SpidRacer]

WOW indeed! 1.5 million miles of life, experiences, & memories. I don't know you, but I sure wish you 100k miles and many more in health and happiness!

 

[BigPapa]

Congrats, Gary.

 

[GAmes]

Congrats, Gary.

Thanks Scott. I might live the next 100k but not sure I'll be physically able to operate the truck with doubles. Not many tournament bass fishermen over 80 either.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Very impressive, I’m sure you could write a book.

 

[Timd32]

Congratulations, very cool!

 

[bigceltic]

Congrats! That is awesome.

 

[Road Dog]

I quit working at the end of 2022 and it has taken forever, it seems, to tack on the 18,000 miles I needed to cross the threshold. I finally did it on the way to Choke Canyon reservoir, not far from Corpus Christie. I'm pretty sure I won't see 1.6 million, Not because the truck won't do it, I'm not going to live that long.

Nice rig. I passed 100,000 miles on my '02 last year so I have a ways to go.

 

[Topzide]

@GAmes, Great success with the achievement! Never say never, you can probably teach the yougin's a thing or two about fishing and life! Just shows if you take care of your rig, it'll take care of you! Enjoy the seat time, and safe travels!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ozymandias]

What a Milestone, congrats for this achievement.

 

[crispyboy]

Wow that's crazy!
What kind of work has the motor and transmission needed over the years?

 

[GAmes]

Wow that's crazy!
What kind of work has the motor and transmission needed over the years?

A dozen NV4500s before I upgraded to a G56. 1st engine removed at 800k. second engine (from a wreck) removed nearly 100k later, 1st engine rebuilt and installed, removed 50k later because the rings didn't seat. Rebuilt '96 engine in it has 554k on it. I have a fresh rebuild sitting on the shop floor for when the current one starts using excessive oil.

 

[BigPapa]

Gary, I’ve looked and looked for that plate. I know I have it. I’ll probably find it six months from now…

 

[GAmes]

Thanks for looking. I'm looking for a means to transform a 100,000 mile plate to a 500,000 mile plate.