The Stovebolt Site Forums The Side Lot Old Dominion Stovebolt Society (MD, VA, West VA, DC, DE and PA) York, PA -- 2015 ATHS National

Anybody (besides the usual B-W Chap/Stovebolt crossovers) planning on attending? I'm trying to guage interest to determine whether or not we want to have a dedicated Stovebolt parking area.

So far, it just doesn't seem like there's much Stovebolt interest in attending the ATHS National Show this year. And it's pretty much in our back yard. Before I jump to any conclusions about that, I'd like to hear from anyone who has an opinion -- either here in the open or via PM.

Thanks,
John

I'll be there. Being so close to home to me means less up front planning, that could be why you're not detecting much interest yet.

I'm just trying to get through 3 or 4 full weeks and weekends coming up and then we'll still have a few weeks to make plans before the show.

Grigg

I'd like to go if the schedule permits. Like Grigg, getting other items taken care of before its time for planning.

Noted.

Mike B -- Over to you -- what's the latest we can tell you numbers to get a dedicated parking area for Stovebolt?

I will be going but will be parking in the in & out lot as I live about 7 miles away. I will be on hand wed to sat and have volunteer 2 days.
Jay

I'll need to know by May 25th. What day/days will the Stovebolter's be showing up? I'll be there Tuesday thru Sunday.

Mike B

I'll be there hopefully Sunday thru Sunday. But, I plan on a run back to Maryland to get my truck on Monday. Monday will be a long one for me.

Hey John, et. al., I am showing 1948 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 3100 Green Truck at the outdoor show area Saturday only. I will meet up with whomever decides to go then. Thanks. V/r, Nick Cavallaro, Bel Air, MD

I will be there, we are bringing the 1944 Ward LaFranc up on Thursday on the lowboy and I will be trailering up the 1931 Ford AA on my trailer. I will be there Thursday to Sunday. Many of the hotels are booked upped.

John G

I'm out. Cub Scouts camping trip that weekend. Can't seem to talk the wife into going on my behalf. Look forward to seeing lots of photos.

I'm out. It's my wife's birthday.
I know......right???
I can't understand why she doesn't want to go to a truck show with me on her birthday either!!??

Victor,

You're going to miss the largest truck show ever...there are over 700 trucks pre registered!

Mike B

And unlike a birthday the show is not just one day..

I have two trailers available if anyone needs them to get to York. The 20-ft gooseneck and the 20-ft tag-a-long.

The g/n is tentatively set aside as a backup for the Mechanicsville crew, but if anyone has a primary need for it, just let me know.

Victor, sorry we will miss you but understand. Say Happy Birthday to Mrs. Victor!

So...

Looks like we have (with Stovebolts) confirmed:

John M
Mike B
Billy M
Mike Roache
Grigg
Josh

I've tried to talk a few folks into going without much luck. The ATHS national show brings a whole lot of trucks and people to talk to. It being so close this year is quite an opportunity, one I won't miss.

I've been to all but one of them in the past dozen years I think, its always a good time.

Grigg

John, Add Josh to that list. "Ike" will be operational by lunch tomarrow.

Grigg -- Well, I think we've discussed this subject enough to understand the issue and why the "little" truck crowd isn't too hot to attend ATHS national-level events. More input/data to add to the mix should the ATHS National Leadership ever feel moved to hear from us and why we don't exactly attend in droves ... "Pushing a rope" comes to mind ...

Thanks for trying.

Mike R -- Wow... So we only have ONE confirmed pure Stovebolter (Grigg) attending. The rest of the list (including me) are B-W crossovers.

John

With deepest regrets will not be able to attend.

Bummed so many brothers won't be there. We will miss you all and do our best to represent!

Well Billy .... At least we'll all be able to fit under the Stovebolt EZ-Up ...

Just to let you know, Mike Roache, John and Josh left out of here early Monday and picked up Billy Marlow along the way. The made good time to PA with decent weather conditions. John reported last night that they were still getting parking arrangements and the "throughway" worked out. Stovebolt HQ was set up and quite a few of the big trucks had already arrived. I imagine he'll have more to tell at the end of today. Our local chapter of ATHS is helping with this and Mike B(oteler) is in charge of parking. Man, that is a big job! Hope they continue to have nice breezy weather.

Peg

Hey Peggy, I am arriving Saturday to show my 1948 chevrolet green 1/2 ton and hoping we ODSS stovebolters can park together. Thanks. V/r, Nick Cavallaro, Bel Air, MD

Nick,

Yes, look for John with the flag and pop up tent. Last we met with Mike B, the parking was still being determined. They were trying hard to get everyone to park together who wanted that. It will be good to see the pix of the '48.

Peg

Hey nick. A lot of trucks have been coming in and parking will start getting tight today and tomorrow. By saturday...
You might see us on the gate or at the "junction" but hopefully we will not be working Saturday.

There is a lot of trucks here. This is shaping up to be a big show... maybe more than a 1000 trucks.

last count (4:00 PM ) at the ATHS desk was 1081 and still going. going back for the light show at 9:00PM. what a great show!!!!

Just back from a great show with over 1200 trucks. Good to see some old friends and meeting some new friends. V/r, Nick Cavallaro, Bel Air, MD

Nick, brian, bill, mike, rob, etc al.... great to see you all
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Special thanks to rob English for the water bottles!

Also to Mike for peggy rock. Great show

-- Sorry for the short note -- hard to type on a droid ...