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Y2K YOU?
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Thanks to our prize donors:American Classic Truck PartsandHemmings Motor News |
The votes are in!It was a close race, the polling running right down to the final minutes. And in the end, it was so close, we had to have the Stovebolt Supreme Court Celebrity Judges step in to review the submissions entered into evidence, weigh the findings and interpret the law -- who had best fulfilled the mission of best illustrating The Big Lie of It Ran When I Parked It. And the big news of the IRWIPI Y2K contest is that we have a President elect! Forget George W., the REAL popular choice for President of the United States is named below!
Many, many
thanks to Doug Mayer, Hope, Lynda and Louie Cronin -- The Brains behind
NPR's "Car Talk" radio show and web site at cars.com -- for their
selfless devotion to the industry. Their kind, unstinting and unbiased
judging efforts on our behalf are in keeping with the best traditions
of the Old Truck hobby and truly made this year's IRWIPI photo contest
the unqualified success it was. Without their sincere and honest
approach, a true interpretation of the submissions with regards to the
overarching mission at hand would have been problematic at best and,
quite possibly, an unmitigated distaster to rival that of our recently
concluded presidential "election." Mere words cannot adequately express
the depths of gratitude felt by all Stovebolters when reflecting upon
their herculean achievement, and it is no small amount of hyberbole to
say that we, as a group, owe them a sincere and heartfelt round of
virtual applause... whew, can I stop now? To sum up...
Thanks, judges!
And, a BIG thanks ("Mahalo" for you, Dave Alama) to American Classic Truck Parts and Hemmings Motor News for donating the excellent surprizes for all four categories.Without further ado...
First PlacePrizes:
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Second PlacePrizes:
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Third PlacePrizes:
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The Peoples' Choice
In the spirit of Floriduh politics, Todd Collins rustled up friends, co-workers, graveyard residents and resident aliens to utterly dominate the popular vote! Hail to the Chief! |
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Honorable Mention
Prizes: T-Shirt and hat from American Classics Truck Parts, Nifty Certificate and -- authentic, straight from Central America -- A Stovebolt Stogie! |
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Before we end this, we just wanted to share this email from Danny Bowles. All kidding aside, the mental image conjured here is pure poetry... "Its a toss up. Bush, Gore, Still Serving or Original Paint. Based on the photo, it's Original Paint but the story behind Still Serving with being left holding a roll of wire... Gripping to say the least. Since I'm not from Florida, I guess I can't vote twice. The story line gets me, even if it is made up. I cry to a good country song so go with Still Serving. All those years, waiting for the dog to jump in and ride away... Thanks, Danny Bowles" |
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Here are the other entries:
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Keep an eye on that, will ya? |
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Door's open, keys are in it |
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New clutch |
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Front clip needs a little work"My wife gave me the funniest look when I showed her what I bought during my visit to Texas." Submitted by |
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The Bobbsey twins go to the farmSubmitted by |
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It parked when I ran it (Needs a little wax...)Submitted by |
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"Not fer sale, I might need to use it again."*Submitted by * Jolly claims owner actually said this! |
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Cheese anyone?A GMC Crackerbox truck submitted by |
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Holden on Down Under"G'day, This is a 1946 Chev 1/2 ton 'Ute peacefully
rusting away in a little town in NSW, Australia. |
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IRWIPI (last night in the Bronx...)Submitted by |
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In the Company of Fords"Little Tow" - Last seen pulling a Barbie motorhome out
of the sandbox. |
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Tailhook AftermathGot bent outta shape when someone grabbed onto it's rear
end! |
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie...My wife begged me to take one home with us. But it would
be cruel to seperate one from the rest of the litter. |
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Magic Bus Tour 2000Both of the objects in the photo ran when parked |
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Achtung! Ist der
Valkyrie!!
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Stored 30 years Submitted by |
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Major pieces there*, will take a bit to restore. Submitted by *Like engine block, frame and cab |
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Original paint!"Notice the remains of the original, white pinstriping
on the passenger door." |
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Some Reassembly neededSubmitted by Ivy J Partridge |
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Just having coffee, be back in a minuteSubmitted by |
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Diamond in the roughSubmitted by |
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Rust in peace*Submitted by |
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Comes with Mother-in-law seat Submitted by |
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Dumpster DivingSubmitted by |
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Folsom Prison BluesSubmitted by
Old Texas Prison Bus -- shoot, doesn't this look like one of Lou's ??? |
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Garage Man's Companion...Submitted by |
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Stovebolt
Staff Submissions (Not eligible for
prizes)
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Always parked in the ShadeSubmitted by |
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