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New things on the site you just might have missed - - Referred to as a newsletter |
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It's been quite a while since we did a newsletter but it's really the
best way to let everyone know what's new around the Virtual Garage.
Hope
it's helpful to you all. And much thanks to the October newsletter sponsor: Motorbooks Internatinal
Motorbooks
International
Updates the Classic!
How
to Restore Your Chevrolet Pickup
Probably the most dog-eared, grease-stained, battle-scarred
book in my library is the same as yours. Since 1993, when I grabbed it from
a rack at my favorite bookstore like a strung-out junkie fiercly clutching
his next hit, it has been my constant companion through one and a half frame-off
restorations of battered, old Stovebolts. Through its pages of inspiration,
I met Barry Weeks and a few other Stovebolt noteables ... Read the rest of
John's book review in our Features
Section.
In the updated version, YOU will also meet some of The Stovebolt Page notables! We appreciate Tom adding the extra section for Big Bolts. And a Big thanks to those Stovebolters who contributed to this new edition -- pretty cool, eh?
Motorbooks International is currently offering How-to-Restore Your Chevrolet Pickup 224-page book for $22.45. And, we have an autographed copy from Tom as one of our prizes in the 2004 It Ran contest!
It Ran When I Parked It photo contest - 2004
So many of our Bolters have asked about this year's contest. Sorry it's taken so long to decide. We wanted to go with a FUNNY election theme. But knowing the good-nature and extreme craziness of most of our readers ;-) , we thought we'd keep it subdued this year. But, the good news is the CONTEST IS ON! Check out the cheat sheet to see how to submit your best IRWIPI!
Calendars,
Calendars, Calendars
It's time to start collecting pictures for the 2005 Stovebolt calendarS ... yes, plural! Besides the one for the It Ran contest, we'll have a calendar for Big Bolts, Burbs and Panels, Stovebolts Before and After (make-overs, you know!). Maybe even Daily Drivers, Show Stoppers, Advance Design. The possibilities are endless!
And in case you've missed any of these ...
Tech Tips
-
Talk -- Jerry Herbison gives us a good refresher of Electrical Terms
and Definitions
- 6-Volt DC Charging Systems -- The first in a series of articles by Jerry Herbison -- A Theory and Maintenance Primar -- good read/good pix
- 60-66 Buyers' Guide -- So you want to get a '60-'66 truck? Well, who wouldn't?! Be a discriminating buyer -- Here's what to look for -- By Woogeroo
By the way -- we thought we may update Kevin Pennell's tech tip on winterizing your Stovebolt. It's been a while since it was published and you all may have some good points to add to this tip. If so, send them in and we'll have the re-write ready for the November newsletter.
Links
- Fifth Avenue Antique Auto Parts -- The famous source of 6-volt alternators & other electrical parts
- Bruce Horkey's Wood & Parts -- Bed wood kits and other truck parts
- GM Restoration Parts Program -- Select licensed parts and accessories for past-model GM vehicles
- Sonnax Performance -- Powerglide OEM replacement & performance parts
- Fat Fender Chevy Truck Parts -- '47-'72 Chevy & GMC truck restoration parts
- Rodvisions -- Graphic rendering of your truck project before you do it
September Gallery Submissions
