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| | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | We have another thread going about the May 10th gathering but so far here is the list I have taken from responses and phone calls.
Time is flying by so we need to cut something in stone if were going junk yarding and then be at the Plaza at noon.
So far I have.......
my54
Achipmunk .............confirmed
Chip & Cheryl
Keith
R-Bo & Aaron
Lugnutz (& Ruth?)......confirmed
Travis "BigOlDog"
Johns Truck ...........confirmed
George Bond ??
Katkatcher ............confirmed
Who do I need to add or take off??? I guess I'll have to send a note to the email list I have as it looks like not all are tuning in here?!
I'll also try to get with Jay "lugnutz" who is down there for a time and place to meet up. So, maybe you better watch this thread and the other one as well.
Alvin
Last edited by Achipmunk; 05/06/2014 3:39 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 | I say we try to meet at the Cruise-In for the Gabfest around 1PM. That will give us a little more time for the junkyard crawl. I'll call Roger (the owner) today and see what his plans are on the 10th.
Last edited by Lugnutz; 05/01/2014 1:32 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | Wish I could go but I have to go to NY and help my son move down here. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 4 | hey im new and am hoping to make it down to the gabfest, what junk yards are yall planning on going to? just trying to see what time id have to leave and possably keep from back tracking possably just meet yall on the way down at the yard | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Katkatcher, the junk yards are Branhams place. He has two close together and one more just down the road. Lugnutz gave the address in a post somewhere so I'll find it. I will be getting talking to Jay in the next day or two for a time to meet and where. I'd say probably around 8 or 8:30am. We can at least walk the yards and see if there is something we want to come back and get...or take some tools and get a few things as we go along...or make a deal to come back?? What ever works.
We will all meet up at the plaza at 1pm for some truck talk!
Big Lots--its the Woodberry Shopping Plaza
3230 Augusta Rd, West Columbia
EDIT: here is the junk yard
Branham's Garage
2007 US Hwy 21 South
Ridgeway, SC 29130
803-337-2888
I'll post more by Monday.
Alvin
Last edited by Achipmunk; 05/03/2014 4:00 AM. Reason: list junkyard
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | Hey Alvin,
I wanna come. But I'm afraid if I left now, I still wouldn't make it in time driving "Doughboy"!
Enjoying meeting you at Homecoming! All the best,
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Victor, your a true to the bone Bolter. It was my pleasure to spend some time with you and thanks for driving your nice Grumman, aka Doughboy, to the Homecoming.
Sure wish you could drive down to but I do understand. We'll just make you and honorary member of the Southern Bolters. How about that!!
(I take it the axle seal is holding up well)
Last edited by Achipmunk; 05/04/2014 4:23 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | BUMP....Saturday will be here in a few days. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 | The owner of the salvage yard(s) in Ridgeway said he will be open Saturday, May 10th from 8am to 12 noon.
Branham's Garage
2007 US Hwy 21 South
Ridgeway, SC 29130
803-337-2888
Last edited by Lugnutz; 05/05/2014 5:28 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 | Alvin, my truck seems to be doing pretty good no major break downs. not to good on gas tho. me and my daughter will be going and would like to meet up with you at the rest area and go to the junkyard also.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 4 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 4 | looking good on me being there also. probably just meet yall at the yard with it being on my way down to columbia. not sure how long ill be able to stay the afternoon though.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | OK guys and gals. It looks like we're set to go to. We'll meet at the address for Branhams if you plan to go junk yarding. You can get there 8am when they open or later. I'm sure you'll find us there! I may be about 8:30 getting there. Its two hours from my house to Branhams..... and about 30 minutes from Branhams to the Plaza. Therefore, we should have some good junk yarding time and still be at the Plaza at 1PM.
John, I'll call you, George B, you still planning to go junk yarding? How about you rest of you on the list above? Katkatcher,....looking forward to meeting up with ya.
Comments?
Last edited by Achipmunk; 05/06/2014 3:38 AM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 12 | I dont know that I'll make the junk yard but will be at the plaza. If someone wouldn't mind while junk yarding, I could use a hub cap as I'm missing one. I'll bring cash to pay whomever if something is found. See y'all soon thanks. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 251 | Wish I could make it, but definitely next time!
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 | Alvin, Jay, George, Dave, Had a great time today junk yarding and going to the cruise in except for the flooding issue the truck did great. very happy with it. and very happy with the impala steering wheel. great deal and Roger is a great guy. Man what a time me and my daughter had.
John | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,951 | I had a great time too!  Very nice meeting you John. Your daughter is super! Tell her I said so. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 | Lugnutz, My little brother has a 65 fleet side we are working on. so we might have some questions for you in the near future.
I checked out your steering wheel resto and think I might give it a try. I really like the way the impala steering wheel looks on my truck. allways liked those kind of horn rings. still cant believe the price ive wanted one for a long time but couldn't see paying upwards of 150 to 200 for one. I have less than 40 in it. happy happy happy. | | |
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