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To keep from clogging up the 'Any Houston Bolters?' thread, let's plan something here.

It was pointed out that there seem to be a large number of Bolters in Spring, TX and surrounding parts of the north side of Houston, myself included. I'd love to meet some of you who live nearby, swap info, check out each others' vehicles, and make friends. Anybody else who would want to join is welcome, definitely no intentions of excluding anyone. Just thinking since we're kind of concentrated up here, that it would be easiest to try to do something locally to meet up.

I had posted in the other thread (before deleting my post and starting this thread):
Are we interested in getting together at someone's house or shop, or would everyone rather meet somewhere to eat and socialize? It would be fun if everyone who has a running/driving vehicle could bring it for show and tell.

Let's consider this a brainstorming session....I was thinking if we had access to a cover with electricity for a shop light where if someone had a truck on a trailer could pull under and we could gather around the vehicle. We have to be careful not to encroach on the host if we do it at someones house. Not to be antisocial, but my preference would be to focus on the trucks first. Maybe if we do it early enough, a group could head out for eats and drinks afterwards. My thoughts guys, we'll go with the majority.

I don't know of a shop that we could use.Would a parking lot work? When the weather is better, we could meet at the NiftyFiftees at Louetta and Kuykendahl. If you know of something better and sooner, I'm in.

Mark

It sounds like you are looking for a finished example. My truck is finished. I would be happy to drive it almost anywhere. I won't take it on the freeway because it is restored to original and won't go that fast.
Did I see one of you in a red 5 window getting gas at HEB across from Klein High a couple of days ago?

Mark

I like the Nifty 50ees idea. They are doing a Valentine's Day cruise, but my prettier half is not interested in doing that one, so we'll wait until they're back up and running with their regularly scheduled weekends. Typically there is enough room at the northeast corner of their show area that we could park together, and save some spots if we know others are coming. The light isn't great, but once the time changes we'll have natural light later.

Mark, I'm with you on the freeway driving... I've taken mine to work a couple of times (Spring to Greenspoint) and just get over and try to stay out of the way. Wasn't me at HEB- mine's a black 3-window. Not sure I've seen a red 5-window around.

EBS,
Sounds like a plan. The northeast corner is great. That way you don't get blocked in and can leave when you are ready. Ill check the schedule for the first event.
My wife and I have been itching to take Ol Joe out for a drive. I will look into the Valentines Day cruise. The Mrs. agreed to it. Too bad you won't be there. Hope to see you soon.
This weekend should be pretty nice too.

Agree, let's start here and see how it goes. Would you guys give us a shout out on dates/times. Another thought for later is that hopefully some of you guys are familiar with the Conroe Spring swap meet. Perhaps we could snag an area for bolters to coalesce. We might even talk Peggy into sending us a dozen T-shirts and calendars and send proceeds back to HQ. We'll see.

Just check on the cruise. It's a cruise in at the aforementioned spot on Saturday night. Starts at 5:00. If you can make it, I'll be in the northeast corner. Ol Joe is a 51 1/2 ton and is Forrester Green. Hope to see you then.

Mark

The next Conroe swap meet is next weekend. I'll probably be there Saturday morning (14th) for a few hours until I've seen everything or spent all my money, whichever comes first.

Mark, is Ol Joe stock, or customized? I've seen a green AD out there before, has some kind of logos on the doors, metalflake green firewall, lowered, and a smallblock swap I think... I've talked to the owner, but can't remember his name.

Wow already next weekend, no time to plan for that. I was thinking it was a little later in the year.

EBS,
Ol Joe is as stock as safety would allow. I added a second brake/running light so people will see the light. Six volt, cotton loom, babbit pounder, 3 on the tree, no radio.
The truck you describe is not me. I haven't seen that one. Still looking for that red 5 window (52 or 53). I should have stopped and said hello. Next time, I will.
Is yours up and running or still in the process?
BTW, I'm on Louetta near Champions. Are you Close?
Mark

Winter Conroe Swap Meet - Feb. 13th - Feb.15th, 2015
N. Houston Spring Swap Meet - Sunday March 22, 2015
Summer Conroe Swap Meet - May 15th - 17th, 2015

I would be willing to host a get together at my place in maybe the fall if folks in the Houston area are interested in taking about an hour cruise out to the country.

My place is near Navasota.

Tim

Mark, Cypresswood and 45 here. Mine's up and running. Black with heavy patina and red 15" wheels. It's currently basically all stock except for a 12v conversion and a Cherry bomb muffler, but I've got some period hop-up stuff planned and have a new wiring harness and turn signals for it I need to install, among other things.

Tim, a cruise over to your place sounds like fun.

More Nifty 50ees info:
"SATURDAY - MARCH 14, 2015
Our Spring Opener Exhibit Show will be featured. Exhibitors will be on the premises from Competition Sales, reps from Edelbrock, MSD, B&M Shifters and more for an evening of fun.
It's our Spring Celebration
Rain Date March 21st
Entry $10"

and

"NIFTEE 50EES - Saturday Night April 4, 2015
Our "Official" Saturday Night consecutive CRUISE IN NIGHTS begin and every Saturday Night thereafter pending weather conditions and or further notice.
Keep checking our Face Book postings for future annoucements
Show Times 6-10pm each Saturday Night
Corum Shopping Center
4880 Louetta - Spring, Texas 77388"

EBS
Will you be there tomorrow night? My wife and I will be there.

Tim
Set the time and date. Sounds like a good run up to Navasota.

Mark

All right. We didn't make it last night. Sounds like there would be no bolters there anyway.
We will see if the March 14 date will work.

Mark

I made it to the swap meet, but not Nifty 50ees. Drove past it on my way to Kroger to get goodies to cook for dinner last nite. Looked like a good sized crowd. Weather was nice, so I wanted to go...

I'm also at Cypresswood and I-45. My 51 is a project and won't be leaving the garage too soon. I'm still pulling the interior to fix rust in the cab.

Mark,
If your truck is green, I think I met you at the car show about a year ago. Thanks for recommending this forum.

Evil tank
I remember meeting you. Hope to see you again at the show this Spring.
There is much knowledge on this site. People here are eager to help. So, when you are stuck, drop it in here. They are just waiting to give you a hand.
Mark

Ok guys, who's planning to make it to the Nifty 50ees cruise next weekend, assuming the weather is good? As of now, I'll be there.

I'll try to make it.

Cool, evil. I'll try to park at the northeast corner. Say hi if you see me. Black truck, red wheels, mostly stock.

It was a pleasure to meet you EBS. Nice truck.

Thanks! Nice meeting you too. I'll come by one of these days and check yours out.

Nifty 50ees starts back up full time this weekend. I may try to go out there, but I'm not 100% sure yet.

I'm planning on going to Nifty 50ees this weekend, weather permitting. A buddy of mine is supposed to swing by from the west side of town with his 261-powered '58 to pick up a part I snagged for him, and he wants to cruise out there. Look for us out there and come say hi.

I'm probably too far for yall but I live in Marble Falls and have a shop on 10 acres. Exactly 200 miles from briar forest and gessner, Houston.

I just posted this on the Houston Bolters thread but for some of you it may be close enough to make this work. It is just a parking lot but if we want to meet and swap stories it is a spot.

I can get the back parking lot at my church for us to meet. It is on the north-west side of town, 290 and Telge (near Hwy. 6). Just to get some ideas out there I was thinking we could meet on a Saturday starting around 8 or 9 and go to about noon. That way we can meet and then head out to eat. Plenty of good restaurants nearby. We can do it any weekend but to give the most people time to get ready what if we aim for mid October. Either the 10th or 17th? Let me know and we can firm it up. If it sounds good I can put out some more info.