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In this issue It Ran When I Parked It 2007 Photo Contest |
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Many of us have been fed that old saw about how that pile of scrap metal in the weeds behind the barn (and under the manure pile) "ran when it was parked." Oh sure! So that makes it worth more, right? Like it has any more chance of firing right up than a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC convertible
has of appearing 
in John's garage in the morning!
So there it is. The come on. The shtick. The big lie. Whether it's "all original" or "never been wrecked" or "no bondo" or whatever it is, we've all seen trucks that don't live up to the billing. We've all driven miles only to be disappointed. WE KNOW THE PAIN!!!!!!
So this here is the annual search for the ultimate photographic expression of the Big Lie we've all heard when calling on a truck for sale ad -- "It Ran When I Parked It."
We all know that IRWIPI is just a euphemism for "There's more chance of me doing successful brain surgery than getting this thing moving again." We KNOW you've had to have brung yer pitchur taker with ya on all those rusty iron chasing trips! And by now you KNOW we have this photo contest every year where we give away all kinds of really COOL stuff!!
Plus, by now, many of us know of the infamous Erwhipee truck of Steve BUILDER VandenBerg, as he took an IRWIPI and drove it home! Not only does he have a great story, a t-shirt, but the man has a following (complete with autographs on the Erwhipee truck hood) and a vanity license plate. (I wonder if he has a photo for the contest? Hmmm?)
So ya ain't got no excuse fer not havin' a killer shot of some derelict vehicle some wheres just itchin' ta be in our calendar and illustrate the sublime beauty of the the Big Lie.
After all these years, the rules are pretty much the same.
Sending it in:
Feel free to check out the previous years' contenders and see what's been submitted so far! Too fun!
Git! Go take some peectures! |
Other prizes donated byJim Carter Classic Truck Parts The Header
Buddy Mar-K Quality Parts Stovebolt.com Mall
Thanks all for supporting this fun event! |
Well, it looks like the year is running out on us pretty fast. So, it's time to put together our collection of 2008 Stovebolt calendars. We've got a nice stash of large image photos but if you'd like your's IN one of the calendars, be sure to let us know. Send us your photo(s) with your name and the info about your truck. The higher the image resolution the better (we need 200 rez). Check the calendar page for more details and the address (if you need to send it snail mail).
We'll have several calendars again. We'll shoot for the Stovebolt themes like last year: Panels and Burbs, Working Bolts, Big Bolts, People of the Bolt (that one has never made it - you folks must be shy!). And, of course, we'll have the IRWIPI calendar as soon as that last picture arrives (hopefully).
It'd be great to have a big calendar with the '60-66 trucks and another big one with the Advance Design trucks (seem to be the biggest Gallery pages we have)! I PERSONALLY would like a calendar of trucks that are still a "work in progress." Aren't we all?
If you've got some favorite truck and truck buddies, round 'em up and we can make up a truck calendar just for your gang. The Virginia Bolters are working on an icon and it would look cool as part of a calendar just for them.
Anyway ... as always, we are game. Got some help with these (can always use a fresh new approach), so if you're interested in helping, let me know. I'm the one with the frazzled hair chained to the desk. 
I want to start with the "Works in Progress" calendar. I may be needing some "clever truck sayings" from you all. Stop by my desk, especially if you see me slumped over!
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Changes in the Forums
We are about to move to the new UBB software (end of the month projection). We knew this time was coming and we have been trying to get the entire Forum area (our Virtual Garage) cleaned out, organized smartly and simplified. So, if you haven't noticed, the old "Lounge" area has been renamed to "Front Office", and a Dispatch forum has been added. The best way we can help you figure out what's what is to suggest you visualize all this like a typical big garage. The front office has someone working at a desk (Dispatch). There is a computer and some folks helping there (IT Shortbus). There's a big huge bulletin board with event information (Events). There are a few tables near the coffee and soda machines where people congregate (Greasy Spoon). All the major truck work is still going on in the restoration area (the Virtual Garage). The Swap Meet has it's own wall space! The Clinics will eventually be moved to the restoration area. And for anything special and temporary, we'll pull in a flatbed trailer or step van for the "Parking Lot." Dispatch may not have been the best title for that area ("Announcements" is such a boring word! Make sense? Some of this is black and white and some will continue to be gray. We are just trying to keep it neat and as organized as we can. |
On-going Saga
When Steve "Builder" VandenBerg did the Triple Dog Dare Adventure to retrieve the Erwhipee truck, some of us thought he was a bit nuts. Well, after reading the first portions of his epic tale of retrieving a 1969 Corvette, you can see ... he was crazy BEFORE we met him!
Come share the adventure: read on!
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New Links
DuPont Paint Don't know if I'm the only one who hadn't found these but there are paint chips online from Dupont (go to color then historical color collection) -- many of the colors for our trucks. It's a great resource. Here is the direct link to the Dupont Historical Color Library.~~ tclederman |
Custom Body Builders During our vacation, I happened upon a 1950 Chev Woodie, built on a 3100 platform. It was in a place called "Classic Convertibles" in Freeport, Maine. Here is a link to some photos I took. What is really interesting are the two photos showing the documentation by the original wood body builder. For more on these vehicles, go to:Coachbuilt Commercial Body Builders / Hercules-Campbell Company.
Lots of pix of many years' production on a variety of chassis. |
Transportation / Hauling We recently used Kiwi Transport out of Port Townsend. They moved a 1965 C-10 for us from Lost Wages, Nevada to Bellingham, Washington for $950. They were very polite, no problems. They did cost us an extra week while they were trying to fill either one of their three car haulers or a six car hauler. Finally, they did a special haul with a tandem axle trailer on its own -- no extra fee. They can be reached at 1-800-762-7973 or 360-765-0785. Ask for Lynn. Next time you guys want to ship a vehicle, you should check with DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers). I am shipping my 1950 Merc to Los Angeles from Tacoma, Washington for $330 ... another $100 for insurance. (Shipping estimate on-line ~ Editor)
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Misc New Links
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We had a few requests come in for sites about Lemon Law help. Sir Links-A-Lot said "Ney on these. Why would we need lemon law sites?? Most of our trucks are just a little bit past warrantee!!"
Thanks for continued support for the site. See who else has been financing this operation! The new UBB software should be up and running by the end of this month. Thanks to all that helped make this happen.
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Winner of the September subscription to Vintage Truck : NO ONE!! No subscriptions came in!
New or re-new here and you will have a chance to win. One every month (if there is someone!!
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First attempt
As you can tell, my restoration was not a off-frame restoration but close to it. It's my first attempt at a car / truck restoration and I have learned tons over the years. It has turned out more than I expected. I had no idea what I was doing. I could not have done the restoration without my mentor and friend Rod Adams. Rod basically guided me through the entire process. Being technically and mechanically challenged, I had to rely on him to tell me what needed to be done during the entire restoration. For any parts my truck was missing, I received help from Stovebolters. I found everything I needed just from posting a "Parts Wanted" ad in the Swap Meet. The truck surpassed my expectations in many ways. It is not a competition show truck or a frame off restoration, but bringing back the ol' girl to life and giving her a second chance for future generations to enjoy was my greatest reward. Jim Carter's Classic Truck Parts was also a big help in supplying reproduction items -- which were many. Tom "tgp7220" Pryor, 1951 GMC Short Bed Pickup Truck
Never to young to get 'em started
My son sleeps with a matchbox version of my truck.
Not long ago Ryan, my 2.5 year old (one of the twins), made the great transistion from his crib to the "big boy bed."
One of the reasons I got him to sleep there were his "Daddy truck sheets" that my wife bought some time ago. I got a few great pics.
They look staged but believe it or not, this is how I found him at naptime on Saturday. Chris "SWEET" Sweet, 1951 Chevy 1/2-ton
October Gallery Additions
In case you missed any of them
Old news is still good news!
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Well,
don't just sit there,
We have contacted some other vendors for prizes and haven't heard back from them yet. If you know of someone who would donate a prize, send 'em along! The more prizes, the more crazy winning categories we can have!! 
). The general idea for this forum is a place for info about things happening on the site (Gallery additions, announcements, contests, a welcome newbies, etc.).
We are up to Part IV and he's still sending us story! You just can't keep some Stovebolters still! 
