The Stovebolt Site Forums The Side Lot Annual Stovebolt Reunion (Kansas City) Who will be there?

Right at two months away now and it's about time to start making the attendance list.
I'll try and keep it updated as people post.

The list.

Don(2-Ton)King and wife Vicki
Chuck (Gooberdog)
George (Wrenchbender)
Scott (48BigTrucks) Ward
Rusty64
GMCJoe
Ron (We Be Old)
Jeff (Jeler)
mo2cyl
Steve (KCMongo) and family, and brother, Jeff's family and then there is Mom also
Great people and they take real good care of the Stovebolt gang.
Joe (two many to count)
Deve
Leo (1953 panel)
Frank (Stranger) and company


Don

I'll be there, one of the drooling newbies. My truck will not (will probably be in some state of undress). I am really looking forward to this
Chuck

What are the dates?

Sept 11-13
We should be staying at the Econo lodge in North KC.
They have treated us real good in the past.
http://www.alltrucknats.com/

And Chuck, don't worry about bringing a truck, just be there.
You will meet a lot of great people from all over US and Canada, Maybe even some from across the great pond. You never know.

Don

I'll be there as usual with my 56 pickup.
George

And for whatever it may be worth, this year is Stovebolt.com's 20th birthday ... could be a par-TAY

Just a Heads up guy's we will not be at the Econo Lodge this year, they have picked up a contract from one of the Railroads and are already booked solid. I'll let you know as soon as we have a new hotel location locked down.

Steve
"Mongo"

If you're on it, Mongo, we should be good to go. Thanks.

Thanks Steve, I'm sure you will do us right.

Don

I'll be there, going to be a loner this time tho,
Scott

As of now you can count me in.
I will be in school at that time but it has not stopped me in the past, so I should be g2g.

I'll be there!

I have requested the time off.

Rusty, Joe and Ron, You are added to the list.
We need more check in's.
Just over six weeks away to the big event!

Don

Good morning from a "newbie" in Iowa

I'm thinking about making the drive down to the show and I've looked at the flyer and photos here.

Is this a big show with numerous parts for sale/swap?
Will there be dealer displays?
How many people normally attend?

So sorry for the questions, but before making the drive I was just curious about what to expect.

Won't be driving my '48 Chev 1/2 down yet, I'm in the process of a major restoration and the worst part maybe remembering where everything belongs once I get to the reconstruction/assembly process.

Thank you
Jeff

Jeff
Yes there is a swapmeet area and venders.
Some of the vender owners will be at our HQ a good part of the day showing off some new idea's.
If it's a nice day there will be over 200 trucks there.
Live band from 6 to 9 Friday evening for the cruise-in, usually a rockabilly sound.
We should have some "how to do it clinics" Saturday also.
The Stovebolt meeting that you will not want to miss, saturday afternoon.
Also the after show meeting back at the hotel, which has yet to be determined.
As for how many Bolters are there, it's hard to say since there is so much going on at HQ, but we usually win the show attendance trophy.
It's not just a show, it's about meeting fellow Bolters and getting to know their families and who they are.
Trust me it is a busy weekend and the wife and I have a hard time getting away to look at all the trucks.

Don

Don

Thanks so much for all the useful information. It sounds as if it's a great and educational time. The how to clinics sound very interesting also, I need all the help I can get. Are the clinics posted somewhere?

Jeff in Iowa

No clinics are planned yet.
I may not be doing one due to our western vacation kickoff that weekend and may not even have a truck there.
George "Wrenchbender" usually has something to show how to do.
Very sharp guy on about anything.
Guess I need to start another thread.
Oh, you are added to the list.

Thanks
Don King

Sounds like a interesting time to be had.
Not sure if my chemo will be letting me travel.
All I have to do to get wife wanting to go is to mention Arthur Bryant's and she will be packed.
Trunks not ready at least the current one, but may be in line for number two truck and it is supposed to run just needs a tank cleaned.


Jeler, hey Jeff in Iowa I used to live in Solon many years ago if I make will definitely have to say a hello.

Yuma
Don't worry about bringing a truck just try and make it.
As for your wife. The first time, I went stag, not knowing what to expect and I had a great time. When I got home I told the wife "You have to go to this". I can't go without her now.
Infact, if I get laid up for some reason, I can see her going without me.
The next year, the group went to the original Arthur Bryant's for dinner.
This will be my 6th year attending and we plan our vacation around it.

Our thoughts are with you on your treatments and hope you can attend.

Don King

Yuma

It would be great to meet an old Solon resident.
Take care of yourself and I hope you get well soon.
I look forward to meeting you if you can make the trip.

Jeff

Don,

Put me on the list. As of now, I will be there.

Regards

Joe
Bring a ford engine we can tear down.
Alvin had a really good time, doing that last year.

Don

I will do my usual and be there on Saturday. Wife and I of course.

I have an idea for future KC's but can't do it this year. I have an idea about bringing my test engine on the stand with the start kart and just letting anyone play with it for whatever purposes you want. I have a very small trailer that would work, but I have lots of maintenance to do on it. Lots we could do, like an Ignition class, Carb class, valve adjustment, demonstrations, etc, etc. Let me know what you guys think. We can even add a tranny on it, or have a clutch replacement class if we want.

Nice

Alas I won't be able to attend again this year. I'm still serving my two year sentence in Kuwait. :-) It will probably be 115 degrees here while you guys are enjoying the cool weather and barbecue in KC. I'm on for next year though.

Deve;

That sounds like a fantastic idea!! I'd add diagnostics with a vacuum gauge to your list of classes. Hopefully you can pull it off for next year when I'm there.

Larry
First, I'd like to Thank You for your service to our country!
Second, Vicki and I will be looking forward to seeing you next year at the reunion.

Don

was a hotel ever decided on?

Not yet Rusty.
If you have some ideas, let the group know.

Thanks
Don

Just made my reservations at the Hyatt. I am planning, as of now, to drive my '51 1/2 ton from AZ to the show. Figured it would make a fun trip, avoiding the interstates as much as possible. One question for those of you familiar with the show... if I enter my truck in the show, can I drive it out at the end of the day (Saturday), since it is my mode of transportation to the hotel. Or can I bum a ride from someone back and forth? Some shows (e.g. ATHS) don't allow you to come and go as you please.
Kent

Hi Kent, there are always lots of rides to be had back and forth. Also, you can drive out at the end of the day as well. You can also drive your old truck in without officially entering in any competition. How many miles is it from your place to the show?

Leo

Leo,
1200 miles one way. I plan on taking 3 days each way, taking my time, seeing the sights on the way, driving just during daylight hours. My truck is all stock and I have owned it about 15 years and put 10,000 relatively trouble free miles on it. I decided it was time for me to go for it.
I am not really interested in competition, as this is an older restoration.
Kent

Kent
What Leo said is true.
This show will cater to our group and a lot of the show workers will be staying at the Hyatt.

Looking foreward to meeting you!

Don and Vicki King

We're gonna try to be there

Had Hoped to have made it this year but with the date change it conflicts with a event I'm already committed to . RAT FINK !

Ed H

Hey All,

Took awhile longer this year to get all my ducks in a row!!! You can count us in!!! That's me, my son, D-200(David), The Driver (Joe), possibility of another friend, and Maters Cousin....... who may be bringing a tag-a-long!

We will be doing, the camping thing again, as that seems to work really well for us!

Excited to see everyone again!

See ya there,

Great Frank
The younger crew you had last year seemed to enjoy working on that motor.

Don

Mike and I will be there and our son Mike Jr, wife and 2 young children will be there. Anyone else have young children that are coming? These kids are 3 and 1.

Walh
Great that you and the family will be there.
It's a good and friendly get together.
Hopscotch will be on the walk in front of the Stovebolt HQ.

Don

Frank! I was wondering about you and "da boys." I need to get a thread going about camping so other folks will know. I think I mentioned it somewhere but it would be good to have a specific thread. Maybe once I get it there, you can throw in some extra details about the camping spot, since you all did it last year.

Glad you will be there! Sounds like things are pulling together. That's what we love about this group!!

Peg