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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | It's time to start making plans, at least for the wife and I.
We will be there and Leo has said, he would also be there.
Hope John and Peggy can make it along with some of the other ODSS clan.
Jerry (Hot Rod Lincoln) has also been addicted from last year.
The Alderson's want to host a BBQ Thursday evening and is a private show in itself, that is worth attending.
Need to start thinking about the DIY Clinics.
This is just a start to the planning and more will follow.
Don King
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | I am! What are the dates this year?
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Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm Truck-30- Stovebolt Gallery ForumsWhen I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | September 9th, 10th and 11th. The weekend after Labor Day.
If you get there on the 8th, there will be some other activities that you may enjoy.
Coming from central Fla.
You will be glad you made the trip.
More info to follow latter.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Yes, it is a tad early. If you are coming up from FL, we may be able to meet you in-route. Just saying ... As Grigg said in another post, let US get thru May ... then we'll move on June stuff. Don is good to start getting info together.  Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Don, sorry I missed you guys last year but I am definitely planning on being there. Should I die they will just have to post pone my funeral.....which by the way, we never know how many more times us old guys will be able to make it unless we can get Moses to drive the chariot!! Put it on your bucket list guys and just do it! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Peggy
I like to plan early, guess I got that from the Scouting program when I was a kid.
Alvin
Hope you and Victoria can make it this year, But, family comes first. Who know's, we can all go at any given time.
I might even bring some hotdogs and Pepsi to share with you.
Really hoping John and Peggy will make it this year.
And I mean Really, Really hoping!
They have some big shoe's to fill.
Don & Vicki King
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | I have an idea percolating but I will need to know the lodging cost. But I am 90 percent planning to be there.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | I am also 90%. Are there camping sites on the grounds or a campground nearby?
I'll be bringing my motor home and my truck on a trailer.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm Truck-30- Stovebolt Gallery ForumsWhen I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Yes, we are really hoping to be there, too.
I think the camping area has expanded. Lots of people prefer to do that and stay on the grounds all night. They have folks "policing" so there's no worries about the vehicles that are parked there.
Stranger knows all the camping details since he and his boys have done it a few years now.
Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Great Ron
Hope you can make it again this year.
Just checked and Econo Lodge is $123.64 total for friday and saturday nights for Seniors/AARP.
Maybe we can get Mongo to check into it early.
Vicki and I prefer there, for the location.
It's just a place to bed down anyway.
Wayne, I just checked and it's over 1,200 miles for you.
John and Peggy will be close to that.
I don't remember how far it is for Leo.
The event is starting to be on peoples minds.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | You know I'll be there!!!
Scott | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | Thanks, I thought the econolodge was a good fit for us.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,002 | I plan on being there again. I am not driving my '51 again, instead I will trailer my COE. I am planning on staying at the Super 8, which is a short drive/walk to the show from there.
Kent | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Giving some serious thought to a rode trip this year. Due to the severe case of "I hate being uncomfortable on road trips disorder" that I and Ms Kathy have, we would be hauling the '48 Burb. Are there provisions on the site for towing rigs to park away from the show area itself? What about in/out access for side trips in the Suburban? We have never brought a vehicle to a show this large before so just curious about the protocol. Do they charge for the tow rigs to enter the grounds?
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Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Kent
Glad you are going to make the event, I enjoyed talking to you last year.
Hauling a COE 1200 miles could be interesting.
Martin
Glad you are thinking about attending.
I assume Ms Kathy is your wife, if not, please correct me.
It's not a guy thing, we don't just talk about trucks and cars.
My wife plans on this event every year and being a shy person, she has really made some good friends and has a great time.
And yes, there is parking on the grounds for trailers and tow rigs.
Funny: Just like the Homecoming, the Long Distance Team (LDT), are the first to plan on this trip.
More info to follow.
Don & Vicki King
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | One of our own, runs the all truck show and he does an excellent job, Steve or as most know him, MONGO.
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | hey Martin, you gotta go, drive the 48 and enjoy the cruise,
even Cletis will tell you it is a whole lot better to drive your baby then haul it..
what Cletis said..In 2006 I towed my truck to the Midwest All-truck Nationals in Riverside, Mo. Where’s the adventure in that? Laid back, CD blasting, AC cooling, cruise control set, Powerstroke diesel purring. My buddy, Joker, was cruising right with me in his 1952 Chevy truck with the 235 purring, window down, straining to hear the CD over the highway noise, getting a trucker tan on one arm. And he had a bigger grin on his face than I did.
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Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | It's a lot of fun driving, but not fun being stranded. My panel has not let me down yet, except for running out of gas. I intend to come, likely with a passenger. Joker, you should come too, if at all possible... | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | Break downs are a concern but the guys at work are eager to come and get me, they have tow dollies and trailers.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Fred
You should do it again, It has gotten bigger over the years, at least for the Stovebolt group.
I'm really hoping John and Peg make it this year.
For those going across mid Missouri, I can be the rescue rig.
Phone numbers will be exchanged as we get closer to the event.
It's funny how if you are on the side of the road, with an old truck or car and the hood up.
Somebody will stop within 5 minutes, to give you a hand.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 174 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 174 | My son asked for the dates the other day.........and I was talking to my buddy Joe (The Driver)just today and he asked about the reunion.....was he pulling "Maters Cousin" or was I going to drive "Maters Cousin"? Decisions, decisions, decisions! Me and da boys are planning on being there......not sure yet, on how, we are getting there! Ha ha! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | well, as my friend 52carl says, dont over think it.
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 | I'm thinking about it this year. I had a last minute change of plans last year and will certainly need a road trip come September. Clyde the '37 won't be ready for a road trip that long by then, someday - just not this year. Now I need to decide if I trailer him or just come without him. Does anyone have a venue name or address? Where is the show located? I'm trying to think through lodging while I am there. All this talk of AARP discounts, you allow 'bolters under 50 to join you, right?  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Justin, this link will help out. There is one motel that most of us stay at but there are a couple options and they are close by. Check out the links you will see in this thread. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...stove_bolt_2016_reunion.html#Post1153389 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Justin
Glad you will try and make it and you will have a great time hanging with the group and the whole show.
We usually stay at the Econo lodge in north KC.
Last year it was already booked up two months in advance and did not have the after show get togethers like in the past. Hopefully Mongo will get something lined up soon for the LDT (long distance team)
As for Clyde, that is up to you. You will still be a big part of the activities weather you have an old truck or driving a Subaru.
Bring some pictures though.
Alvin
Thanks for jumping in here, it's that time of year when a lot is going on and I'm away from the puter for a few days at a time.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | |
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