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| | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Folks,
I am going to Tauranga, New Zealand for a few months to work on a salvage job off of the North Island. Was wondering if there are any Stovebolt members near there? One of my hopes is to see and actually touch a UTE and any other classic Chevys and cars during my visit.
Also looking for any classic car related events in the Tauranga area that if I am lucky and the salvage tug I will work on is in port, I hope to go check out.
If any Stovebolters are in NZ, give me a shout here.
Thanks and Cheers!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,821 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,821 |
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Jerry,
Just responded to your message.
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 | hi kieth are you still here in nz ??
were you working on the """" rena """ ????
im just down the road 80ks away ''' got and old guy down here or should say a couple of older guys with [censored] loads of old trucks cars and tractors ??
im new on here so i can ask a few questions about chevy trucks 1948 up to 1959 ......
anyway drop me a text 0274635011 or email and we can chat
cheers
jerryatric | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 | Keith, You are in NZ? How cool. I need to get a picture for the index page of something other than ice and snow for all of us on this continent.  Have fun. Hope you see lots (take pix!). Peggy
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Keith you could do worse than contact Willy Pelzer (kiwiwilly) He's based on the North Island in Wanganui. He's a nice guy and i'm sure he could point you in the right direction. If he's not too far away from you,you should check out his COE,it's stunning. Good luck on your travels. Edit: Just checked,he's 320kms from you.....About 4hrs drive.
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1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,821 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,821 | Hi, Jerryatric, and welcome! I have a good friend in Henderson, near Auckland, who visits us in Tennessee frequently. His family owns a very nice 1925 Dodge 1-ton truck that they drive in parades, etc. I'm planning to spend a few weeks with him, hopefully in the next year or so.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 | Here is Willy's 1948 Chevrolet COE from the Gallery from 2009. Here is his 1959 Chevrolet Apache submitted February 2008 with his matching little camper. Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 | hi hotrod i think you will find nz way different than your used to in USA hahaha we pretty laid back over here !! when do you think your comeing here >>? remember our seasons are reverse from yours we in our hotest month now ?? im trying to plan a trip over there but to much to see makes it hard to plan ...... hopefully will buy a chevy truck when there ??? hopefully hahahah | | | | | Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 16 | haha peggy is that the impression that the rest of the world sees off nz ?? snow and ice ?? we do have some other stuff here as well hahaha
what pics would you like ??
im in the bay of plenty 80 ks down the road from where kieth is working on the shipwreck ?? we got the live volcanoe bubbling away 30 mile offshore ,, come over and do a day trip to it << nice and warm out there hahaha
cheers jerryatric | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hiya Jerry,
Just made a comment on the welcome wagon to your post. I am alongside the dock in Tauranga harbor. Hoping to stay in place till after Sunday. There is a car show here that I hope to go to.
Cheers! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Peggy,
I have very limited internet on the boat. I have a few photos on these pages. Odd Ball New Zealand Photos Will update the pages when I can. You are more than welcome to use any you like.
Cheers! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 | Wow. Cool pictures. Beautiful place. Looks nice and warm! The only old truck you found was a Ford? Liked the VW bus and bug. Looks like a great place to dock for a while. The drains are only for rain - does that mean "no trash!" Neat photos. Thanks. Will wait until you find a Chevy or GMC! hahaha Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Peggy,
Have seen a few older Chevys in the area but they were on the move and I didn't have the camera ready. There is a southern cousin to the Chevy and GMC truck here that are built by Holden. These trucks are referred to as UTE or Utility. Will try to photograph a couple of those when I can.
Cheers!
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,081 | Keith,
Cool. We have a few UTEs come thru the Gallery. Always thought that was a cool term.
Yes, see what other neat photos / videos you can get.
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Hi Peggy,
Had hoped to make it to a local show here on Sunday but we have orders to head out to the wreck site in early afternoon.
When I do get out to a show or gathering, I will definitely take many photos.
Cheers! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 159 | Good news! We are going to the car show for a brief time this morning in Tauranga.
For future reference to the New Zealanders near Tauranga I can be contacted at 0223022898 while here till early April.
Cheers! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | where are you off to after nz welcome in australia if you head this way
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Are you still in tau ranga I am visiting ther ins couple of weeks
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
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