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Mod | | Forums66 Topics126,780 Posts1,039,291 Members48,100 | Most Online2,175 Jul 21st, 2025 | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | High time we started a discussion for 2016 Tri-State. The show site is not yet updated ... I'll be there. Apparently with Doc Toddy as my swamper  In talking with John V, we've been asked to put on a seminar. Any volunteers to do something like a timing or valve adjustment seminar? I'll volunteer Charlie ... Other ideas? Who's in?
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | I'm in. I can do a valve adjustment if Sweet will do the timing. | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Very much looking forward to it.
~ 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: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 | You know I'm in if my father is riding with John.
| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Talking to the wife now about it. You can use my truck for demo. Sweet can teach proper start up of engine that has been sitting. | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Well if Chris is bringing his project I will have to get off my porch and come along. Need to see what happens. | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 | I'm out. Local church car show and I am bringing the 45. And a George Thorogood concert that night also.
~ 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 | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Yes sir. I also hope one brother from the north brings a brand new engine ready to fire. I would like in addition to the timing/valve seminar with Grigg do a "get the engine running" demonstration.
Finally, with permission of Chris and Joe, I will disable both engines and have teams try and revive them.
Thoughts?
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | I'm in. Not a camper so made hotel reservations and am ready to go. Looking forward to the project(s).
Alec 51 Chevy 3100 | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Sweet,
I would be good with that, as long as the wife is still good with me coming up. I will also need to find a trailer to tow her up on. Also, better to have the inner fenders removed or in place?
FYI, if I come up, then I will only be there on Saturday.
Chris
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| | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 443 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 443 | Planning on it. Looking forward to seeing the gang. | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | Can someone explain to me the details of the Tri-State Show? I have lots of parts to sell and need to know if it will be worth it to bring it all up on my trailer to Winchester from Virginia Beach to sell in the swap meet. Are there a lots of people that go there looking for parts? Also, what's the deal with the "projects" which you are talking about? What's the camping situation? Carl Winchester Greenhorn.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 | Sounds like you guys plan on having a good time.....again. And, I'm going to miss out.....again. The blue grass festival I attend every year (camping in Doughboy) and the Winchester event conflict. Hope to see you all soon. Have fun and be safe!
~ 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 | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Looks like I am in for Saturday! I will have my 4 y/o crew chief with me. Need to find trailer for truck. Anyone need a ride up? | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Good to go, Chris! Look forward to seeing you there.
Carl ... There is a Swap Meet. Iffy as to whether or not it will be good to sell at or not. This is mostly a big truck kinda event, but lots of little trucks show up, too. Still fun. So hard to tell you what to do about that. ...
Camping is great -- bring your tent and join camp stovebolt. Just be sure to check in with the Camp Commandant (Billy) for the low down. There is a camping fee at registration but it's not much. We arrange the RV's and the tents in a big Horseshoe with the Stovebolts across the opening. It's fun.
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | John, please bring your brake line bleeder kit so we can go for a test drive after sweet works his voodoo! | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | Carl, you will enjoy the show regardless if you sell anything.. you will be among friends wish I could go again 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 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | Maybe I'll just load up the bed with parts, leave the trailer at home, and see how it goes. Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | I have a few questions for everyone...
1. I may have my neighbor with his autistic son. His son loves old trucks...anyone willing to give this young man a ride around the block?
2. Since I will be arriving on Saturday morning and you all will probably be out of beer, what kind do you want me to bring up? I gotta pay my dues to the ODSS for all the help you guys have given me!
Chris | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Absolutely!
The awesome thing about the show is the fact there is room to do just that, drive stuff. Between naked trucks, tractors, trucks of all sizes, heck last year I drove a Mule, a military "cart", basically it looks like plywood with wheels.
Had all the brothers on board, took an evening patrol. Had a blast.
I'm sure your buddies son will find something he likes.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 |
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Wow, I am surprised that there are no comments on the beer yet! | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | Ok, I'll bite.. Sounds like a generous offer. I'm good for one every month or so.
Grigg | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 |
~ 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 | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 | Hiccup, Ok if you insist. | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Phillip, I just can't believe you'd rather go to a BOOK CLUB MEETING than to be with your home-boys pullin' down some good beer. Is it payback for yor wife holdin up that fender?
Eagerly awaiting a weak retort...
~ 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: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Did I mention that I am getting really excited?v | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Did I mention that I am getting really excited?v Get to work so you can drive it to Winchester.
~ 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: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Cosmo, I will be pulling it there so we can do a historic start up at the perfect event (other then homecoming since I can't wait that long!) I am working as hard and as fast as I am able to without compromising the workmanship or safety! | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | It sure looks like a nice truck. I wouldn't be in a rush, take your time and get it all back together real careful so you only have to do it once.
Grigg | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 443 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 443 | Firewood is recommended... it was 47 degrees here this morning. | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | Or even the chair from your hotel room... http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/M...oto_zps33a05c01.jpg.html?sort=6&o=15There was a little nip in the air yesterday morning but not as chilly as Fulks Run. Looking forward you getting away and chilling out. Been a busy summer.
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures1959 GMC 860 | Pictures1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures1950 Chevrolet 3800 | PicturesI've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it! | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Tear in eye, that was a good chair.
~ 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: Mar 2015 Posts: 24 New Guy | New Guy Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 24 | Will not be able to make this trip.....the truck is running great ....just installed a pertronix electronic ingnition....works great and improves performance greatly in the 56 270ci gmc.....headed to Englishtown NJ swap meet sept 25th...then to Carlisle pa on oct 2nd..........and then to Hershey on Oct 7th......anybody going?? | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | NJ -- Probably won't be too many (if any ...) of the rest of us at Hershey or Carlisle... Have fun, though! Glad to hear the Jimmy is running great!
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 390 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 390 | ODSS Gents, I won't be able to make Tri-State this year cause of other commitments. Sorry. V/r, Nick | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Well now. Maybe time to get serious about this. I am driving from SOMD on Friday AM - through F-Burg. Hope to make camp around midday. Thinking I might have some stores in the cooler to fill in some of the holes in the chow plan. | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | I'm feeling better about my preparations after completing the replacement of the decking on the gooseneck. At this point the weather looks old but ya never know.... Looking forward to an awesome weekend. I will have the usual burgers and dogs for all. I will pick up some munchies too. Hopefully we can get Artie too make his work famous chili...hint hint.
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures1959 GMC 860 | Pictures1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures1950 Chevrolet 3800 | PicturesI've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it! | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | John will bring veggies and perhaps watermelon and cantaloupe. All fresh picked.
~ 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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