D-Day: Saturday 17 OCT 2009
H-Hour: 0900
Range: Over 70 miles
Start: Waxahachie, TX
Pre Convoy: Arlington, TX
H-Hour: 0730
Range: About 45 miles
A. Start with anyone driving from Fort Worth, Alrington and north. E.g. not trailering their HMV. Trailer folks are welcome.
C. Stop in Grand Prairie for 1st Pickup
(S Carrier Pkwy & W Hwy 303, Pioneer Pkwy)
D. Stop in Dallas for 2nd Pickup
(W Kiest Blvd & S Hampton Rd)
Drive by a War Memorial
WWII M4 Tractor
Donated 48 Star Flag
Fort Worth Ave. & Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX
Directions:
From Fort Worth
From Dallas
H-Hour: 0900
Range: Over 70 miles
Start: Waxahachie, TX
Pre-register with Convoy Commander
(Name, Phone, E-Mail, Vehicle Desc., Riders …)
Use link in the right column
As of 01 SEP 2009 - 2 HMVs committed
Map
Route Summary:
Using country roads (paved) leave Waxahachie, TX
Procede to Hillsboro, TX for lunch
Supper in Waxahachie upon return.
(Details to follow)
Have Fun and share with others!
"Convoy Ahead" - rolling along in the country is a herd of jeeps making tracks for a cool Saturday drive. 100 miles in the North Texas farm country are 7 historic military jeeps - 02 MAY 2009.
Links
Militray Vehicle Preservation Assoc.Arrowhead MVPA
Suggested Gear etc.
Proof of Current Liability Insurance in the vehicleVehicle is Registered
Sign in with Convoy Commander
Please wear a militray uniform but one is not required.
Bring with you:
Marching Unit Orders
6 - 9 vehicles.Unit Leader - coordinate with Convoy Commander, relay info to the unit.
Need 2 or 3 volunteers for unit leaders.
Slower vehicles behind unit leader
Watch the vehicle in front and back of you … do not loose sight of them.
If you have trouble pull over
If you see someone pull off the road, pull off the road too. The entire convoy should "ripple" to a stop together.
Stop early … slow down and do not tail gate. Be aware of other cars on the roads.
We are driving in the country, but there are "city" drivers out there!
