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| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | See you all in the morning! Thanks Russ for helping me load up the truck! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | Okay. John sent me two pictures from his cell phone. So, that's all that's loaded for now. He said Amtrak Joe is taking a bunch of pictures and he will try to get him to load them here, too. This is a picture of them getting ndkid's engine started for the first time. John said they still have some work to do but it fired up and Chis was happy. We'll get info on these pictures once things quiet down on the field. They all sound like they are busy about and it's a pretty day up there.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | John sent a few more. There's a good line-up of the Stovebolts in the group. I'm sure he'll get another picture where you can see them all.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Keep them coming Peggy and John.
The LDT members are watching.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | Happy? That doesn't even start to explain my emotions from the initial start up! Found some minor issues, but easily fixable! Thank you ODSS bolters!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,074 | They are on their way home now. So, I guess we'll have more pictures by this evening. John said the clinics were a real hit. We should make the next t-shirt: The ODSS Wrenchmen 
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | FYI, found out today that my oil pan has a hole that was painted over! Long day of cleaning ahead of me! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Just got home after a nice cool drive with Alec. He is also probably home by now.
It was great to meet new folks/faces and revisit with old ones.
Thanks to Billy and all for making me and everyone feel at home away from home, and for the good food.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Wow! What a great few days! Just got up from an 'honor nap', I was honoring the brave souls who were up and talking ODSS Business, Robert's Rules Of Order, the importance of having a truck with a soul, etc. until 0230!
Highlights:
The Welcoming faces of the camp enclosure constructed by Camp Commander Billy Marlow and Vice Camp Commander Artie Day. Every year the expectation of the camp is exceeded...ample firewood for a bonfire at night, excellent meals prepared by Billy Marlow with contributions from Hambone (pasta), John Milliman (special beans), Mary's meatballs, whose fantastic chili was that?, Doc Roache's Shine, Alec's craft brewery beer,etc.
Please add to the list attendees!
Great weather, lots of trucks!
New faces from the Northern Contingent, ODSS - DJ and Bill from the Philly area
Long Distance Drivers of old trucks - Alec, with a close second by Grigg!
Jack Van Orden performing on the banjo with his band!
Jack Van Orden performing on the banjo later that evening solo at The Stovebolt Camp!
High and low speed runs with our trucks!
Talking OVERDRIVE with DJ!
Getting ndkid275 to crack a smile after noble attempts to start his 216 finally succeed!
There are more highlights to add as forthcoming 'Bolters file in with their reports!
THANK YOU ODSS BROTHERS AND SISTERS!
~ 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: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | Nice weekend. Truck did well. Speed test on way home trying to keep pace with Sweet. All was well with two green trucks passing from the left lane on RT 66. Turned up the music so I would not hear the 283 scream. Weather was great. Lots to see and do. Epic yard saling odyssey with Grigg in his 1 ton was 1 highlite. The other was thanks to BNJO JAK for fire side picking session. Thanks for stopping by Jack!
Thanks to Billy for taking care of us again.
When is the next gathering? | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 |
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~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | That group shot was a darn fine picture. If it looked like we were having fun, You're correct!! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Cosmo pretty much covered it all. I think this was my most favorite Tri-State Antique Truck Show to date. Beautiful weather, lots of trucks, new Bolters and veterans but the best of all was having Jack Van Orden come play for us. And this was after he had just finished playing in a gig down the road. Very special.
I had a great time the whole weekend and am already looking forward to next year. Thanks to all that came and made the whole weekend perfect. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 173 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 173 | Great pics, great summary Cosmo, I've only been to a few, but this one was certainly the best. Grigg and I had extra car experiences both on the way WW Motors WW Motors and on the way home Red's Body Shop & Auto Sales, which was like a mini junk yard tour. No web site for him that I could find. Plus many yard / antique store visits. There was beer left undrunk, however, you guys have got to do a little better next time. And Linda had a great time meeting everyone. !! Thanks for making her welcome.
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | Roger all, Billy. One of the highlights for me, and I only caught a glimpse of it, was seeing Jeff take Dempsey for a spin for the 1st time since he was 16. I'm pretty sure most everyone, except for Mike naturally, wasn't paying much attention at that point, and it all happened in a quick, low-key fashion, but it was pretty neat.
David/DJ and Chris, after coming back from scoring a "92" on the road test after having adjusted valves and a couple of other things. Driving that truck myself was cool, too. What a fun truck!
Man, who wants to go to a truck show where you just sit around and look at parked trucks all weekend ?
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 456 | I'm glad you all had a great time and the weather held up. Thanks for making Jack welcome at the hacienda- he had fun visiting the crew. This weekend was a bust at the trade show, which makes it tougher to miss tri-state. Hopefully the JYT is able to happen so we can link up this winter.
George | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Man, who wants to go to a truck show where you just sit around and look at parked trucks all weekend ? Wooohoo, amen to that! George, hoping the JYT is a go, so great to have Jack come visit the camp!
~ 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 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Yesterday morning, I woke up and my face was sore.
From laughing all the night before.
I think that best sums up the weekend.
This year the Brotherhood of the ODSS did something different at the Tri-State show, instead of putting out trucks in line in the same field like always, we did what we do best. We wrench.
It wasn't a planned maneuver, it just happened. When we all got up, had breakfast, and Chris showed up. Rather than pack all our tools and send everything over to the show field we did it at camp. This started to attract visitors, many watched, asked great questions, and some even rolled up their sleeves and dived right in.
After that, others were driving their trucks over for a quick look, adjustment, and many left smiling because their truck ran a little better.
Before I knew it, it was 2 in the afternoon.
Perhaps some of the show organizers were not pleased with our actions but I think once everyone realized what was happening, it got them thinking. At our campfire Saturday night, some great ideas were kicked around hopefully we can make some cool things happen.
I had a blast. As Billy said, definitely the best show yet. I got to spend time with my Brothers and meet new ones too. Mike's dad I think had a best assessment of the weekend. Many people over a vast diversities of backgrounds coming together and making great things happen.
Glad I can do my part!!
When's 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 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,234 | Sweet, give me a little time to get Loretta on the road and it would make a good reason to test drive her with the crew! Not a trailer test pull this time
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Sweet I bet you waved some magic on a few engines made them SWEET AS and that what made so many happy at the homecoming weekend l bet you guys had a memorable weekend
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Tim it was quite a site, but for the record I was far from the only one wrenching. Dave was re-lining hoods like he was on an assembly line. Cosmo was wrenching away. Many others were wrenching, watching, or talking trucks. (Those two were on either side of Chris' truck that woke up from a lengthy nap.)
It's always a treat to see the look on someone's face the first time an engine comes back after a long journey. I peeked up at Chris and he was ear-to-ear!
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 2001 Posts: 3,598 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,598 | Tim
If you even hint, at making the Winchester Tri-State next year.
I may have to call your bet and meet you there.
If some of the ODSS brothers make it to the Reunion next year, then the bets have been raised and I hope not to fold.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Hmmmm, I've always wanted to make the KC show......
I know one thing, you both would enjoy the Winchester show, bet or no bet.
I suppose we have a year to figure it all out...... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | I would love to make the KC Reunion some day. Sooner more than later. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Mike, you won't regret it. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Don I Would love to but I better get back to work have a long weekend coming up this weekend our labour day weekend and our equivalent of super bowl weekend so have a bit of sport to watch usually involves a bit of drinking
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 | A great time was had by all. I hope to have an old truck there someday. The wife swears Miley gained two pounds. I know I did with those hot dogs, chicken and burgers. We couldn't have asked for better weather. I'm out in Kansas City for work this week. I'll get some pictures up when I return. Best - Joe
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | Joe ... It's *Next* weekend ...
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Where to start?
First would be to Mr. John Milliman! None of this would be possible, with out his little experiment many years ago! Thank you!!
Doc and myself were sitting against Mike's trailer, just looking out at all of the happenings and Doc mentioned to me to just look around. All of these folks from many a different background's, city's and states, just all getting along, having a laugh at one and another's expense, and just rolling with it. Sharing beverages and some fine food, oh and Jacks music! Jumping into any truck and taking off, no questions asked.
Mike, your dad is a fantastic man, and I loved his company/conversations! Thanks for bringing him along!
The rest of you, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!
It doesn't get any better than this!!!!!
Take care all,
Jim
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Man, I'm bummed out that I missed the show. Did the 30 mile country cruise happen? How was it? Mike B | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Mike, I never did hear how the cruise went but am pretty sure they made an attempt at it. I was parking cars when it started and I saw John and Mel headed out of the back show field.
I guess we should be very thankful the show isn't this weekend. Raining cats and dogs here.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | Sounds and looks like you all had a great time.....again.
Sorry I missed out....again.
I was so close to you. Too bad the bluegrass festival (camped in Doughboy, now with OD) and Winchester are always on the same weekend.
Hope to see you down the road!
~ 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: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 | So.....I had a few minutes over the holiday to post some photos of Winchester. Most of you may have seen them. For those who didn't....here they are: https://goo.gl/photos/CtatRfRntgU2UBn89Joe
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Joe,
There's this thing called photo shop. It allows you to alter pictures. You think with all of your wisdom that you could have gotten ride of my gut!
Anyway, nice job!
Jim | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 442 | My good friend......It's a camera - not a skinny machine, ugly fixer etc. If I were to Photoshop that gut I would have added hair to the package as well.
Stay dry my friend.......
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Joe, sorry for the late reply to your post. Busy weekend of travel etc. Thanks for the great job with the pictures. I still think that was one of the best Tri State shows yet and you captured some of the best parts.
Thanks,
Billy | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Sorry Jim but that's funny right there.... | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Ahh sh$$!
I didn't know about the package deal. Is it too late? | | |
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