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Time to start thinking about the signature Fall event for the ODSS -- The Tri-State Antique Truck Show in Winchester, VA Most of us arrive throughout the day on Thursday and stay through Sunday morning. Accommodations are mainly camp out, but there is a motel or two fairly close to the fairgrounds. Lots of fun and we always have a good time, rain or shine. And we would love to have the Norfolk crew join us this year!
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Sir, I will arrive Friday 25 Sep o/a 15:00hrs, staying at Fairfield Inn (540-665-8881)($88.81/night taxes included. Hopefully, you could possibly shoot some pics for a ODSS 2016 calendar. Why? Arriving solo, quick trip, many committments prior and after the Tri-State Show. Thanks John. V/r, Nick
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In initial negotiations right now. Not sure how they will go just yet.
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I'm in... Mike B 
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Inked in for this fantastic event!
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"...my good horse Rocinante ('49 Chevy Half Ton), mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
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The registration form looks to be for people wanting to display their trucks - can truckless folks show up and wander through, or is there a different form? I'm looking at the calendar to see if I can make it.
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Kevin,
Sure -- the show is open to spectators and no preregistration. They just ask for a small donation at the gate which goes to a food bank.
Once you get there, just look for us. We won't be hard to find. If we aren't with the trucks (easiest one to spot will be either Mike B's firebolt or Billy Marlow's '46 COE that's Corvette yellow and Saturn Blue (or something like that)), we will be in Camp Stovebolt which is the closest group of campers to the South Entrance (Show Truck entrance/exit). See you there!
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I'm in too! Come heck or high water ( think we experienced that in '09) with my Saturn blue cabover!!!
Kevin, it's a very fun, laid back kind of show. I think they broke a record for spectators last year. If you feel like staying the night, plenty of room to pitch a tent or bring a camper. No show truck needed to come and have fun.
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I'm planning on coming. Got to work on a little overheating issue, but maybe without the ICM (ice cream machine) i will be ok. Runs better though after the Sweet treatment.
Should be fun!!
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"ICM"-I like that. Sounds like some sort of weaponry or maybe a Stovebolt computer chip of some kind.
Speaking of, I had a few bites of left over peach just last night.....
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I'll be there, looking forward to it.
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Alec, would you say, then, that your truck was ... um ... Sweetened ... ? 
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I'm jealous Billy, been bragging about smooth peace ice cream. darn that was good!
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John, that would be affirmative. A Sweetened ICM transporter!
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Alec - Give your 216 a vinegar clean out. Victor treated his bus with vinegar.....Problem solved. PM him.
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Gentlemen, Jim - 53 green 1-ton is talking me into driving down the 60 FFFFFFFFord. How far will I have to park from you guys? If of course it makes it down there.....
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Does that mean Jim is going to drive the '53?
Joe, no worries, you can park it next to mine any day.
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Same here! If you *drive* the Ford, it will have MFP status in Camp Stovebolt (Most Favored Parking).
Speaking of ... Mike Roache -- Do you have logistics worked out for Dempsey yet? If not, I was thinking he could go on the trailer with Charlie... Charlie is 19 feet, bumper to bumper. Add a foot of separation and that gives us 26 feet for Dempsey (Per the Maryland trucking handbook, I'm allowed 6 feet of overhang off the back of the trailer). Weight wise, Charlie is about 4,100 lbs. As long as Dempsey weighs less than 10,900 lbs, we're good to go.
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John, Dempsy's stat's...curb weight right at 6000 pounds and 22' long. Hope that helps, Mike B
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Sounds about right to me, possibly a little bit more. My truck weights about 6200 according to the scale at the landfill.
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I would luv to drive the "53" down! It's about a 4.5 hour ride at 55 mph. All highway! Conditions have to be just right. Hopefully cooler temps would be nice! the A/C is not up to par?? Power steering is a little sluggish also. Heated seats only work when I have gas!!! With all of that said, I'm up for the adventure. We'll see!
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Joe, thanks for that suggestion. I just gave the block and radiator a normal flush, replaced the 180 thermostat with a 160 thermostat.
Made the DBAT trip over the blue ridge mountains and back with no problems. I'm declaring victory for now.
see you in Winchester.
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Billy, you have more steel in your bed and stake posts making you a couple hunder pounds heavier...  Mike B
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Oh yeah!
Well he's got a heavier cab and a heavier hood and, and a heavier grill, and a heavier a, a windshield!
You hear that Mickey! I'm calling you out!
I'm challenging you to a weight off!
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I was thinking since John was so kind to offer transportation, that he could stop by here on the way and we could load Doughboy on the back of Dempsey. I guess that's out now. 
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
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THANK YOU John, I think I'll take you up on that ride. Dempsey has not seen his home show in years. I think he's heavier than all thinks with all that old worn oak bed. So I call dibs on Johns trailer. Hey Everybody!!! Dempseys Coming Back To Winchester!!!! And the Lifeboat, golfcart, and maybe Josh and Ike.
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Victor, now you just have to drive Doughboy!
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Amtrack Joe, You should bring your '60 F**D! Why? It is an American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) show. We ATHS members will surely welcome your truck. Looking forward to seeing it. V/r, Nick Cavallaro, Bel Air, MD
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Mike R -- Good to go, then. It's a load.
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Maybe you can prod Josh into settling the debt *he* owes me ...  Then we can get back to our real business -- settling this weigh off between Dempsey and the Corvette/Saturn hotrod of Marlow's. BTW, did you know he has a Corvette engine in that truck?? I never have gotten the point of that truck anyhow ... I propose that the lighter truck buys the first round Thursday afternoon!
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Mikey, tell Josh to quit playing with hay and come to Winchester. All work and no play......
Proposal excepted!
(I don't mine the Corvette reference but the Saturn one is a little embarrassing....)
You are correct about the Corvette engine except, jeeze, now everyone knows...
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Wow!! Dempsey has proven quicker many times. Who woulda thunk? 
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38 degrees here this morning. Feels like Tri-State time.
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I was thinking the same thing yesterday eve. It was only about 50 up our way. Definitely got the old sweatshirt out for the first time in a while this morning. What a difference a week makes.
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Chilly here to. Cut down 4 acres today. Baling later in the week. Then, start washing and cleaning for the big show.
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I like it. Nothing better than a nice, crisp, clear fall day!
Mike ... If you guys end up with unsold hay, don't forget the Loveville Produce Auction. Harry Z has Big Tex loaded to go through the auction Friday. It got rained on so its for mulch or cattle, though.
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darn, that sucks. We got lucky that day we borrowed your trailer. We were able to get rid of the hay that got wet. We just aquired about 6 more acres in Morganza and Laurel Grove. We are gonna spray and kill all the fields and till and plant for the spring. Gonna be a busy fall as long as the weather holds. Josh is in process of buying a new tractor and may be able to bale with it Thursday or Friday.
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Cosmo
"...my good horse Rocinante ('49 Chevy Half Ton), mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
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Winchester week and its awful quite out there. I spent some time yesterday starting preparations. Whos coming! How about a roll call and an updated ETA.
I plan on bringing the usual chow, the grill etc. Mikey, don't forget the fire pit!
Any thing else we may need?
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I'm in for the Thursday convoy ... if we're putting one together.
I'll bring the Stovebolt EZUp and table.
I will also bring a case of bottled water and veggies. There's still sweet corn, cantaloupe, squash, tomatoes ...
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I plan on eggs and tatos and others for a breakfast or 2. Thurs or Fri am not sure yet.
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A lot of moving parts, but I'll get there.
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I'll be there Thursday afternoon or evening.
Not sure yet what to bring.
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You guys have fun! I'll be camping down the road from you "in a van (Doughboy) down by the river!". (Chris Farley).
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
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George -- Do you want me to bring the racks? Both? Just one? None?
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Reminder-overalls are optional for Friday nights dinner.
Victor, you will be missed. Hope you have a great weekend too!
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I'm in. Traveling with the usual suspects I suspect. Copy that on the firepit.
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My plan is to arrive on Friday. Does anyone have a project to work on or shall we just see what shows up at camp?
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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Like Mike R said, I'll be traveling with the usual suspects on Thursday. See you all there! Mike B
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see ya in king george at 8:15 am mike
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I guess I'm out on the racks John. I don't think I can adapt them to other uses and I don't have enough AR's to fill one. Thanks much for the offer.
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Sweet, Yeah, have rotors and discs that you, et. al., perhaps could show me how to do front brake job. Interested? I will arrive on Friday afternoon and have to leave by noon Saturday. What can I bring to the camp? Thanks. V/r, Nick
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I'll be there Fri afternoon. bringing some beer (some of it special order) and maybe some wood.
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Might get to stop by for a few minutes Thursday. Currently scheduled to pick up a load in Winchester Thursday evening. We'll see what goes right and what changes between now and then.
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kb3 -- You know where Camp Stovebolt is and that you can pull the rig right up to the fire pit  Stop in and at least say "hey" Maybe we can have that conversation we tried to start in the middle of malfunction junction at York ... Break break -- And now this ... reports are coming in that the sun is rising over Camp Stovebolt ... Stovebolt.com cub reporter, AmtrakJoe is there! Joe, any report live from Camp Stovebolt in Winchester??
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AmtrakJoe, Did you bring your green F**D? Why? You indicated you might. By the way, my '52 'Burb is nearby and you, et. al., could do a side trip to check out progress, if interested. Thanks. V/r, Nick
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Camp Stovebolt has been established. 3rd power pole from southernmost entrance off 11 south. Life is good. Call 215 692 0089 with questions. Life is good.
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I had ear surgery a week ago, I'll see the Doc. again tomorrow in Pittsburgh. Wait and see what he says, Would sure like to be there. Would come down on Saturday.
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Joe, you will probably see Artie Guy this afternoon or early eve. I should be there by 7:30 or 8 too if all goes well this afternoon. Artie will be pulling his camper with a gray dually Chevy p/up.
I bet its beautiful in Winchester this morning. Wish I was there!
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I know its late but if anyone has a extra rear bumper for a 47-52 1/2 ton there willing to sell I'll be in Winchester Friday or Sat depending on work. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Thanks
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Camp StoveBolt has been established! Artie and Joe took charge and secured our spot. I got here about 8:00pm. Looking forward to everyone else's arrival and a good weekend. See ya soon.
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Billy, Went down and loaded Dempsey on the trailer with Charlie. Came home and loaded the pickup fuel and ice for the beer. Hook up to the Lifeboat 2 in the AM and meet John somewhere on 234 for the short convoy to Sheetz in King George to meet up with Mike B.
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Good morning, everybody! Fine morning -- Freyja and I just got back in from our usual morning PT and it is glorious out there. Stars out the wazoo. Just have a few more things to load and we'll be ready to roll. I have three fire extinguishers on the rig, so that shouldn't be a problem THIS time Johnny V and Gary will likely meet up with us in Dahlgren. Dempsey and Charlie look pretty cool on the trailer together It would be even cooler if they're both still back there when I get to Winchester ... Charlie's butt is hanging off the back of the trailer but I have the parking brake set pretty good so it shouldn't go anywhere. Plus, I told Charlie to "Stay!" and he's way better at that than Freyja See you in a few! Windo -- Glad I scrolled up!! I have one for you and I'll go throw it on the truck now!
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All I have to do is hook up. Good morning!!!
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Presidential convoy (Grigg and me) ETA 14-1500.
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Mr. President, 2000 Chevrolet 3500 1 ton dually pulling Uhaul Tow dolly with the 1948 Chevrolet 3100 ETA tomorrow afternoon (25 September). Thanks. V/r, Nick
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My plans got changed a little. The Rocket has requested I go in his field trip at preschool tomorrow. There's no way I can say no to that!
Should be there by 1300-1400 ish
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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Thanks John ! I'll be by on Friday. Looking forward to this weekend , sounds like a great time.
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Nice to see the familiar faces yesterday and meet some new. Raining in NC hope it stays south of Winchester for you all.
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Wow. 150 miles each way, solo. Truck ran great. Nice drive through Virginia. Good to see everyone, good food, good fun. I suspect my Saturday departure led to charges during the evening fire. I will defend during our next meeting. Thanks to Billy and Amtrak Joe for shoring up the campsite.
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Yep, another great show in the books. The rain held off until sometime early this morning and then quit by the time we all hit the road. Fortunately we made it home without any check engine lights on the MH on the return trip which was a relief. It had me somewhat anxious. The bad news is I noticed oiled drops in the driveway when I pulled it into the shop. I haven't had the energy to investigate that yet.
Thanks to my assistant Camp Commandant for securing Camp Stovebolt ( and to Joe for assisting the Assistant as he was actually the first to arrive).
I never did hear a count on the number of trucks that attended the show but I think my mid morning Saturday it looked to be a pretty good turnout.
Great to see everyone, and look forward to the next get together. For those that couldn't make it, you were missed for sure.
Oh and, just to make it official, we have a new lady in the ODSS and her name is Miley. She's a real cutie!
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Billy, I thought only Detroits marked their territory.
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That's why he needs to look into it, it's not a Detroit.
I did notice one small drop of oil on the table that was tucked under there, my guess is engine oil.
I also had a great time, good to see the usuals and a few new folks too.
Thanks to all for the good food and friendship.
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I also had a great time. Now it's time to clean the truck as we drove in rain must of the way home  The next few weeks will be busy...Hershey AACA Swap Meet, Leonardtown Truck and Tractor Parade, Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade and the Farm Auction next to Stovebolt HQ. Hope to see you there! Mike B
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Well, I didn't have a good time. No sir. Not enough rain. No mud. No huddled masses under awnings trying to keep warm and dry. No having to retreat into campers for "Smokey and the Bandit." (That part really sucked -- I was really looking forward to watching Smokey and the Bandit ... for the 8 millionth time. It just never gets old) It wasn't cold enough. It wasn't hot enough. Too many guys hanging around relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Too many good cigars. Too much good chili and dogs and burgers and ... Too much good beer and other, um , spirits... Too much fun. And we didn't get yelled at for anything (what fun is THAT??). Too many cool trucks to look at. Not enough jabber about NASCAR ... or the Mechanicsville Fire Dept. .... Yep, all in all, the weekend pretty much blew. Thanks everyone! Yeah, Speaking of the Veteran's day parade, Mike ... If you are going with us, I need an email or something to that effect. Verbals (if given) don't count -- I've already forgotten it if you've said anything to me.
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Pictures!
This thread is no good without pictures.
Glad you all had a good time, in a somewhat safe enviroment.
Don
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Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] '46 2-Ton grain truck '50 2-ton flatbed '54 Pontiac Straight Eight 1954 Plymouth Belvidere '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck. 1976 Triumph TR-6
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I also had a great time this weekend. Glad to finally meets some of you and Thanks for the generous hospitality. I will proudly display my first official shop rag with pride Cosmo. Looking forward to the next outing. Thanks again John for the rear bumper. See you all soon.
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ODSS guys, Enjoyed the little bit of time conversing with some of you! Sorry, but Pope Francis Mass at Philadelphia this weekend (which my wife and I were able to receive communion) was a tad more important. I do look forward to more time. Thanks Alex and Mike, enjoyed knowing you somemore. God bless you'all. V/r, Nick
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Great time!
Had fun just hanging out this weekend. It was time much needed.
Looking forward to the next one!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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Great time with the Stovebolters, many things accomplished under the big top...renewing friendships in person, polishing off of a 3/4 Qt. Ball Jar, Sweet and I in our trucks @ 75 mph side by side headed south on Interstate 81, yard saling w/ Grigg, our fine late night Red-Stovebolter-Jacket-Clad-Executive-Committee-Stand-Up Meeting. Like all who have posted,looking forward to our next get-together. "Space Shuttle, _____ Cotton, ...a swing like..." Had to be there for those gems folks!
Cosmo
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ah yes, another fine outing! A bit shorter this year for myself, but still enjoyable and relaxing. A special thanks to "Sweet" and "Joe" for cleaning the carbon off of my pistons!!!
See you all soon I hope! Almost forgot, Thanks to Cosmo for my new wallet, your the best!
jim
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Laughed all over again!
You know what they say, what happens in Winchester stays in Winchester...photobomb.
Can't wait to see some of the pictures that John and Joe took. Especially of the Stovebolt Parade of Power
Good times for sure.
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John does have some good pictures and cool video. He worked on them as long as he could last night ... I bet he'll finish up and upload tonight, especially if it rains here.
There is another great Stovebolt line-up shot.
It was good to see all your pretty faces - in the photos anyway.
Peg
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The line up was pretty cool back at camp. The pictures ought to be great.
Peggy, we missed you and thought of you this weekend.
Hope to see you soon.
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And I also had a great time. I took a much slower back road trip home. Wet roads, but only about 20 miles of rain.
I forgot what should have been one of my major thank yous because I am not so good on my feet spontaneously. I needed to thank all those brothers who really really like Grigg's ice cream! That was the real reason i bet for my over-the-top award!!And also Grigg for convincing me my old babbit splasher could do it.
Thanks guys!!
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Sounds like you guys had another great time....big surprise!!!
I'll just have to skip the bluegrass festival one year so I can be in Winchester.
Rest assured, Stovebolt was represented at the festival with Doughboy!
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
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Anyone wanna go back to Winchester and reinact the 2008 Rainchester???
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I'll pass on that offer Mike... Sure hope we get this rain out of our system before next weeks swap meet at Hershey. Mike B
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I've started going through the pictures Joe and I (mostly Joe ... ) took with his camera & lenses. There's a lot to go through! Here's a sneak preview of what's coming. They are huge files and I have to deal with each one individually so it will take some time to get them all downloaded, processed, artsie fartsied up and then reloaded to photobucket. Took about an hour and a half to do the group photo. BTW, Joe -- The group photo was done with 4 layers (sky and three layers just to get you added in (easier than adding me in -- you had some great black areas behind your head and Larry has some nice straight lines to his sleeve .... ) I was piecing larry back together like Dr Frankenstein ... Enjoy! Hopefully Joaquin will give me time to mess with the others.
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Billy, ah ah ah ... that's an especially good picture.  John was up late last night and early this morning working on these pictures. He really enjoys doing them. Too bad we don't have better internet speed. He's got a cool video to upload. We may have to take it someplace to upload it. I think like Denny G's old post, it would take four days! 
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Thanks Billy.
My monitor needed cleaning. After spraying beer I had no other choice.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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Added a few more pictures ...
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WOW, the two pictures of me and Dana's truck turned out GREAT !!! Thanks Joe and John !!! Mike B
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Thanks for posting John.
It's really cool to be 1,000 miles away and can name almost everyone in the pictures.
Thanks
Don
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] '46 2-Ton grain truck '50 2-ton flatbed '54 Pontiac Straight Eight 1954 Plymouth Belvidere '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck. 1976 Triumph TR-6
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Don -- Extra credit if you can name the three dogs ...
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Moe, Larry and curly?
No wait, that's some of the names of the guys.
I'm so confused now!
Don
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com] '46 2-Ton grain truck '50 2-ton flatbed '54 Pontiac Straight Eight 1954 Plymouth Belvidere '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck. 1976 Triumph TR-6
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John,
They look absolutely great and that's on my phone! Can't wait to see them on my 27" monitor at work. The shot of the two 1- tons will be my new screensaver replacing mine! Another nice job by you!!
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Very nice pictures and slide show. Just kept watching it over and over again. Then realized I better go work on something!
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
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Great photos guys. Thanks for putting them up.
Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO https://photos.google.com/u/1/albums
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All the credit goes to John. We click - He edits and it looks great. Best to all - J
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Does anyone want any prints of these pictures? We have used York Color Labs (on-line) in the past for our stuff and they do great. I usually wait for their 50% off sale or BOGO deals.
I don't have time now but can check and compare their prices and sizes to who else offers prints. I know I would like a poster size of the truck line up.
Peg
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