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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
Is there any interest in getting together next summer? It's not too early to start planning.
If there is enough interest I would look into planning an event.
Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 56 | Hi, Grant here from Mazomanie, WI. I would be interesetd in a "local" get together. We travel all over with our 59, and would be up for a roadtrip. Let me know. | | | | | 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 | Nice, now Randy, that would be a nice road trip since I missed you last time.  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 6 | Hi Randy I'm new to this site and would like go to a gathering is there any planed for the mn -wi 2016 I go camping all over with my 64 and teardrop camper . Would like meetup with stovebolters . I've seen some trucks driven around north end of the twin city and would like maybe put together a local chaper ? Is there other chapers in other states ? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
It's been a while since I made my initial posting, and I was hoping to get a little more feed-back, but I think I will start looking into planning a small (one day) get-together. I attend a local cruise night here and you would be surprised how many Chevy trucks are just in this immediate area, many of those are not all on-line!
I was thinking of contacting the local automotive museum about holding an event there. They often have what I call "parking lot shows" clubs and groups. If things work out, I will post new information as it becomes available.
I would still like to hear feed-back and ideas!
Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
Just an update - Next week I am checking on a possible location for a get-together next summer. I will keep everyone posted when there is any news.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 39 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 39 | Randy,
I'm in the NW corner of WI and would be up for a road trip. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
I am thinking about scheduling the event for sometime in August, how would that work for everyone?
Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello Everyone!
I just got back from a meeting at a possible location for a Wisconsin gabfest, and while there are details to be worked out, things are moving along!
More details will be announced as they become available!
Always looking for ideas and feed-back.
Happy New Year!
Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 | Randy, We need an update on this spectacular event. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Hey boys, Cosmo here. I just bought a transmission in Brodhead, WI, very south and central WI. I may be seeing you boys or ask for a pick up and transfer as I'm down here in Virginia.
Regards,
Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, 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
| | | | | 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 | Cosmo, bet your going to see Weeds?? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello! The final details are still being worked out, but the gabfest will be held at the parking lot of the Wisconsin Auto Museum ( http://wisconsinautomuseum.com/) in Hartford, WI, on Saturday, August 20th. More information will be announced as it becomes available. Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 | The Hartford Auto Museum is a great venue. Also it is located in downtown Hartford which has great little shops and restaurants for the whole family to enjoy. Camping and Pike lake are also nearby. The more trucks we gather together the better, bring your projects, we want to see them all. See ya there. http://wisconsinautomuseum.com/
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 13 | I hope this get together is not just for trucks?
You guys realize that they put the fast stove bolts in the cars, right?
See ya there.
Jim
52 Chevy tin woody with a stovebolt
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Randy,
Once you get stuff worked out, can you post this in the regular Events forum, too with a link back to here (maybe). This way everyone can "collect" and check in at one place.
I know between the Events, Side Lots and Hot Wash, it's a little discombobulating ... but we are working on it.
Thanks,
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 2013 Posts: 770 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 | Randy,
I just saw this! Heck, it's almost in my backyard. I better check the calendar!!
Thanks, | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Andy! Is the "boss" keeping you too busy??? I'll lay low for a while so you can catch up on some regular Stoveboltin' and less Admin stuff.
~ 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 | I'll also be watching this event and a slight chance I'll attend.
476 miles one way.
But, I have never been up that way before and would like to meet some of our northern Bolters.
I may be driving a roller skate though.
Thanks
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: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 | Peggy, you said it! The boss is relentless and the work just keeps piling up  !! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Oh my. What a shame. Check your in-box. You have a mighty task before you!
~ 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 2013 Posts: 770 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 770 | Wow, you weren't kidding!  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 | Just to catch up. This event is on for August 20th 2016 9am-3pm Hartford WI. Automotive Museum No entree fees, no trophys, this is a show and shine Gabfest, all GM trucks to 1972 are welcome including projects on trailers. The museum will offer discounts on admission. Contact Randy Baumann or 63burban for more info http://wisconsinautomuseum.com/
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 | If you want to camp around here in August there are several nice campgrounds. Also a lot of trucks at Back To The 50s in StPaul | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
Just checking in, plans are moving along for our Stovebolt gabfest on August 20th! Make plans to attend!
More news will be announced as it becomes available!
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to drop me a line.
Randy B. (randy74@charter.net) | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 40 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 40 | Hi Randy, I'm up for it as long as it's not the first weekend in August, as it's Elkhorn swap weekend.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 | Hi Randy,
I have added it to the calendar! So far, the truck hasn't traveled further than 57 miles from home, so this 70 miler would break the record. I look forward to it.
Keep us posted and let us know how we can help.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 14 TexWis 49 | | TexWis 49 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 14 | I was really hoping to attend this meet as it will be the first time in two years I will of had my truck on the road. BUT, we will be moving our daughter into college that weekend in Texas. If any Wisconsin Bolters are getting together another time please let me know.
Take care guys!
Adam
Adam
Chopped 1949 Chevy 3100, first-time bolter
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Just got back from the Stovebolt Homecoming in Maryland and Peggy asked me if I would be attending this event. Check out the pictures from this past weekend. http://s160.photobucket.com/user/stovebltr/library/2016/Homecoming%202016?sort=2&page=1Plus read all the threads on the event. I'll talk to the Redhead tonight to try to figure out our summer plans and will let you know. Thanks for promoting this event. 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: May 2009 Posts: 85 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2009 Posts: 85 | Hi Folks,
I havn't been on the site for awhile, so I was plesantly suprised to see the plans for Hartford. The unplesant part is I have kind of fallen back into the tractor pulling game and will be in Hamburg NY on Sat. Bummer.
I guess I am "semi-retired" now and have been so busy I have not been able to get the truck out of storage yet, maybe next week!!
1949 3100
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
Sorry to hear that you can't make it. Maybe if all goes OK, we will see you next year.
Wally and I are making plans and spreading the word about the gabfest. We are hoping to get a good turnout!
Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 | If anyone would like flyers to hand out in their area, contact me or Randy. We are hoping for a great turnout this year and if it works out well we will do it again next year. Local drive in restaurant will be at the event supplying food and ice cream. A few local restoration shops will have something there to look at. This event will be a lot of fun. BE THERE !
Wally
wbecker@nconnect.net
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
While attending a local car shoes yesterday, I met another 'Bolter! It is always great to met other 'Bolters face-to-face, and that's what the Gabfest is all about!
Randy B. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 163 | Hello!
I was out again today at the Car Craft event in Milwaukee spreading the word about our upcomming event. I met several 'Bolters and was encouraged by the response I got. It seems the word is spreading!
Wally and I are always looking for ideas and comments on how we can make this event successful!
Just to let you know, we are having Mickey's frozen custard at the event, and there are several restaurants, and shops within easy walking distance! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 82 | Getting closer to this fun event, who is planning on coming?
It looks like rain on Saturday the 20th but never fear, we have the Museum to hide in if it gets too bad.
The Wisconsin Auto museum is a large and great venue so we hope to have a great turnout no matter the weather.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Okay, everyone. Go here for details and to "sign on." We'll have more in the next few days. Peggy
~ 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" | | |
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