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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | For the ODSS brotha's and sista's that do not read much about the Reunion. Here is an update concerning your ODSS President. The Presidential torch is being passed and going halfway across the nation. Read about it here. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1179588.html#Post1179588With the Stovebolt dust mask in hand, we will get this task completed. 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: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,877 | Great teamwork!
Alec often travels to KC to visit folks. Not to speak for him but he might can complete the last leg sooner than April.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Be happy to pick up, but no trips planned as of now.
If we go before April, i will contact Don. If I have this thread correct said transmission will be residing with him just outside of Jeff City.
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Thats right Alex.
We are about 23 miles from I-70.
I can meet you up there, to pass the torch, if you want.
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 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Well, we can drive 23 miles, no problem. or 46 as it may be.
I will let you know if we schedule a trip!
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 | I just brought one back from MO in June (now in Doughboy).
Could have just as easily hauled two if the timing was right!
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Seems to me, that several years ago, there was talk about a Stovebolt torch, that would be passed around the country, via Bolters in old trucks.
Don't remember what ever came of that.
Tranny/torch, what's the difference?
Bolter's helping Bolter's, is what it's all about.
Don
Last edited by 2-Ton; 08/26/2016 2:27 PM.
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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~ 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: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 | Great news, the "torch" is in my possession!
Pat and I made the trip yesterday morning and met the gentleman that had it. Very kind and gracious, he was.
Pat will be in KC Thursday evening with the "torch".
Don, PM me your contact information and I will give you Pat's.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | PM sent.
It's starting to come together!
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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Justin has handed the torch to Pat.
Pat will hand it off to me tomorrow evening at the Alderson's BBQ/ private collection get together.
It will then go on display at the Homecoming, may have to do a group picture with it?
Then I have the honor of getting it to the ODSS President.
Don't know how yet, but with shifter in my pocket, Stovebolt dust mask in the other, we'll figure it out.
Bolter's helping Bolter's, that's what it's all about!
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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Torch was handed off to me at the Aldersons show BBQ last night.
It will be on display at the Reunion Saturday.
Time for bed, busy day tomorrow.
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: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | You up yet, Don??
Thanks for the pictures. Tell Rusty Rod he needs a dang hair cut!
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | The Torch is safe with me in Missouri.
But, it seems like I always forget something.
When we hit the HQ location, I hit the ground running and clean forgot to put the torch on display.
Please fire me for my sins, I don't deserve this honor to carry the Torch or lead this event.
John should be the Torchbearer and event leader.
My humble apologies for this failed mission.
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 | Don, What you need is a Stovebolt Thong to help you remember everything!!!  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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Don,
You were busy enough without having to fool with a 75# pendant on your necklace! I just thought it would be an interesting piece to look at for those who haven't seen one.
Thanks so much!
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Peggy
It's called a Stovebolt dust mask. Jim used it at the Homecoming.
Cosmo
You have three choices,
Wait for me to run it to you next spring.
Find another Torchbearer before then
Or I can learn how to crate it up and ship it to you. Wife and I are doing some traveling the next two weeks, so everything is on hold for a while.
I think someone got a picture of the Torch being passed at the Alderson's Thursday night.
Keep checking out the Reunion pictures.
Don
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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | No hurry, see you in the spring @ Homecoming.
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 |
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: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 | Great photo!
Thanks for sharing. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Don, can you PM me your cell number. I will send you mine. Looks like i will be on I70 going from ST Louis to libery Mo, on Wed Oct 12. We could arrange a pickup if you are going to be around. Let me know.
Alec
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Next Wednesday will be fine.
Pm's sent with phone and address.
My evil, redheaded wife is on vacation that day and you may get to meet her.
HandyAndy stopped by yesterday and we had a real good time chatting and looking at the harem.
Maybe we can do breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on when you come thru and how much time you have.
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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Well the torch has certainly had an interesting journey so far...
Bob the seller converses with Cosmo the buyer via email, Cosmo solicits help from the Stovebolt World, Don responds and coordinates a pick-up by Justin who hands off the torch to Patrick who hands off to Don in KC, Don brings the torch home, Alec is set to visit in the area... wow!
None of this happens without John and Peggy starting the Stovebolt with contributions from many!
~ 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: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Don,
My wife is also a redhead. That means you also have good taste. That will be a fun time for sure.
We might get there around lunch time if all goes well. Look forward to seeing you and being close to my old territory, Jeff City / Columbia. - Alec
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Alec You say we, does that mean you're wife will be with you? We will definitely do lunch then, with the wives at the Thirsty Hog. I'll tell vicki tonight. https://www.facebook.com/The-Thirsty-Hog-Saloon-207887109237410/Looking forward to it! 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 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Yes, she will be with me.
Thirsty dog looks Great!
got me thinking, i will try and rember to bring you some Devils Backbone brews...
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Cosmo -- This is all cool to be sure but let's not get *too* carried away with revisionist interpretations 
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | I prepped the Stovebolt Torch today for the hand off Wed. First wrapped in shipping cellophane, then a big plastic bag and the last wrap will be in an old blanket. Also added more pictures of the process. http://s893.photobucket.com/user/2-Ton/library/2016%20Stovebolt%20Reunion/Stovebolt%20TorchDon
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: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | how much does that transmission weigh?
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: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Don, thanks, Another photo op coming up when we do the transfer.
I think the answer to how much does it weigh is "a lot". :-)
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
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~ 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 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | thanks, looks heavy, the Original one in my
52 felt like it weighed more then that when
I took it out but then I was starting to get old..
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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Fred you got me wondering so I let the yard dog in the house to distract the Redhead and snuck her bathroom scale out out the house. I thought it would be about 80#, but it weighed in at 92.6 Pounds and that is without any gear lube in it. I also added a proof picture to the Torch album. http://s893.photobucket.com/user/2-Ton/library/2016%20Stovebolt%20Reunion/Stovebolt%20TorchDon
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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 |
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | The torch should be passed to the next bearer tomorrow.
Updates and pictures of the passing will be forthcoming.
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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | The torch has been passed to Alec and Linda. Great folks and I'm sure it will find it's destination to our President Cosmo. Although it is headed west right now, only to head east in a few days. Pictures of the hand off, have been added to the album , with captions. http://s893.photobucket.com/user/2-Ton/library/2016%20Stovebolt%20Reunion/Stovebolt%20TorchDon
Last edited by 2-Ton; 10/12/2016 8:42 PM.
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: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Great job Don.
This is the kind of thing that make me a proud Bolter.
Great work everyone!
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 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | Well, this Torch certainly has taken on a life of it's own! Thanks Alec and Linda! Thanks much to Don and Vicki for the 'Torch Hospitality' over the past several weeks!
~ 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 | This reminds me of the adventures "Flat Stanley" that my kids do every year! | | |
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