The Stovebolt Site Forums The Side Lot Old Dominion Stovebolt Society (MD, VA, West VA, DC, DE and PA) A little help from my friends...........

It's Amtrakjoe from the northern alliance. It's time my friends.

I would like to hold a "dismantling" gathering some time in January or February. My idea would be to have the brethren travel to ODSS North HQ shop outside of Philadelphia. Brothers Roache, Hambone, Schmidt, Sweet and Milliman have visited the shop in the past. It's not too offensive and can easily house anyone who could work up an interest to attend. I figure we could bunk in the shop with cots, air-matresses etc. We have a shower, good heat and 3 bathrooms.

My goal would be to remove my cab, engine, dump body leaving me a load of ziplock bags with parts and a rolling chassis to head to the sandblaster.

I would invite you all to the house but it's too small to handle the large crowd of help I anticipate. Beer and barbecue is on me guys. And brother Milliman - can we arrange for Gort to travel? There are a few trailers in the yard I need moved around.........Of course if there's no salt on the roads - I get it.

I have a compressor, some air tools, a gallon of PB Blaster, gloves, rags and shear will. There is also a fork truck that I have no idea how to run to lift off the cab and the dump body. Brother Marlow - there is a vintage gooseneck trailer for the taking that would compliment your collection. I'll string some lights and Gort can tow it south..............A quart of single malt awaits the president if he chooses to bless us with his presence. Am I nuts guys ?

Sounds like a good start of a plan. Did you say beer and Philly cheese steaks? Run down the street and get your neighbor to open up his junk yard and lower his prices (as you may be aware, I have a new shopping list). I would be delighted to make the adventure.
HB

Doug - I could arrange for that. He charges $5 a head but its worth the adventure. If/when we make a decision I'll be sure to line up a visit to the yard.

Count me in too. I've been to the Northern Annex and it is a nice facility. Sounds like a good time to be had!!

I'm in. And Gort says he's "Down wid dat" provided the weather is cooperative, etc. There is that Williams axle nut wrench I want to rescue from that wrecking yard ...

Did someone say Philly Cheese steak ???

Sounds like fun to me!

You had me at 'single malt'.

If I have too! Na, seriously it will be great, somebody has to supervise!!! "Oh" and have a great Thanksgiving all.

Looks like you got a lot of help from a lot of friends! But I'm in anyway. Like I said earlier, I'm much better at tearing things apart than I am putting back together!

I'm in too. As long as the weather holds for me.

Wow - now we're talking......Let me work out some dates and throw them out there. I have to work out around some college visits in the Carolinas and Florida.

And start saving for the beer money........

supervise my [censored]. You my friend will be up to your elbows in grease. I'm counting on you as a local local to help me put this thing back together some day......

Ohhh Joe,don't waste your money on college tuition....use it for beer money!!! Problem solved!!

Joe,
It is has been over 22 years since I was in Philly. It would be nice to visit.

Depending on when the date you set, what is going on at work, the stars align, and even if I have to take days off; I'm in buddy!

Bread

If the date works I could be in...maybe hitch a ride with one of the Southern MD guys.

Mike B

Gentlemen, I'm looking at calendars and trying to plan around events. How does January 31st/February 1st sound for the truck dismantling event sound ?

If the weather don't kill me. Count me in.

stop with the insults already!....Gentlemen?....Really!

My calendar is wide open. Jan 31 is as good as any.

Huh?

I second Cosmos huh. Huh ?

And the presidents sleeping quarters have been arranged. As well as a quart of single malt, all the beer you could drink, and Daceys pub within crawling distance of home camp.

And if Gort comes we can rig up Billy's new 1960 flatbed for the ride home. Billy I have to post some pictures. It would look sweet behind the 59'

I got to third Cosmo's Huh? What chew talking bout Willis?

I think John sent a picture of that trailer from a previous visit but I can't remember what it looks like. I am a smidge interested to say the least.



I could be talked into coming as long as there aren't "pennies form heaven" falling that need to be pushed off peoples parking lots! That will take priority since the 860 (and future trailer!!) fund has dried up and blown away.

So much for some off the collar humor!

I'll try to make it

Sounds great guys. I figure we have the junkyard tour Saturday as early as possible, tear down the 47, and enjoy a good time at Daceys.

Is this a one night stay over or two night? Those of us from the 'deep South' are in for a long day or a short Saturday w/o the yard tour. Could you privately PM us your coordinates?

Cosmo
aka rattle can dominator

If I recall, Brother AmtrakJoe lives in the Metropolis of Morrisville PA. Just outside of Trenton NJ. Cosmo, perhaps to better cover the distance to help the environment, and to booster fellowship, we collect brothers and truck-pool.

If you like we can ride to the great north together along with Jim and others. I'd be happy to load up my crew cab with Brothers.....

I was thinking an overnight or two if anyone wanted to come Friday night or Arrive Saturday morning. Settle in an hang around the shop or I can arrange for the yard tour. I also have a friend restoring a trolley car not far from the yard. Now that would've a cool visit too. Of course not losing site of the primary purpose of dismantling the 47.....

I was gearing up for my first Stovebolt event of 2015 and my wife reminded me of a commitment (for medical reasons) I made to her for that weekend. So, unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the dismantling at Joe's.
Sounds like a great time to be had (and I love tearing stuff apart!), and sorry I will miss it. You guys have fun!

Victor - you will be missed. I hope the medical commitment goes as planned with a successful outcome. I will divvy up your beer among the other bolters and personally eat your cheese steak.

"I will divvy up your beer among the other bolters and personally eat your cheese steak."

Now I really feel bad!!

Victor,

Please don't feel bad...as president I will request that the Stovebolters think about you and your very fine vehicles as we guzzle your beer!

In all seriousness, hope everything goes well.

What a guy!!

Joe,
I am sad to say that I'll be dropping out of the count. I will not be able to attend the gathering of "ants on a grasshopper" event.

Have fun, post pictures, and do a write up so that I may live vicariously through you all.

Bread
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I'm also likely out, we need to go visit the in-laws further up north.
If the weather is sketchy for Thursday we'll cancel that trip and I'd be available again.

Grigg

Would a mechanic truck with a 8,000 lbs crane on it be helpful?? If so. I will double check with my boss.
Jay

Bad news, Joe. We might need to hotwire the red Peterbilt as Gort may be hard down and unable to make the mission. We'll see what the second opinion is...

John - Is Gort OK ? Did pumpkin seeds get caught in the air intakes? I'm concerned.

The Peterbuilt has tandem axles. I need a truck with a single axle. My landlord has a setup that we may be able to use. I can't describe it without a beer in my hands. I think we may be able to figure something out. I just would not know how to back up a trailer that pivots on the vehicle and the towing axle. One of you guys can probably do it. Before drinking all the beer and presidents scotch.