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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | cletis had the best of all time tag line at the bottom of every post. Look it up.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 |
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Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 546 | I just bought a water pump from him last month.
RIP Cletis
"Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just leave me alone, you're starting to freak me out."
1957 GMC 150
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 578 | Awww, dammit, one of the goodguys. So sorry to hear this.ss
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations" - Tom Magliozzi
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,638 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,638 | I'm really sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. First time I ever met him was at the Pate swap meet. I introduced myself as the guy on Stovebolt.com named "Spotbiltxo" and he chuckled and said it was good to finally put a face with the name. I believe it was the very next year that I saw him there again and he was using a device he held at his voice box to be able to be heard when he spoke. I knew immediately that he had throat cancer but never said anything to him about it. The last time I ever saw Charlie was at the 2016 Decatur swap meet. I had been looking for a three speed tranny to replace mine with, and he had one that he brought for me.
He gave me a lot of advice and answered a lot of questions about my old truck, and I will always be grateful. He gave lots and lots of his spare time to monitor forums on Stovebolt.com and I will always appreciate that about him. We will miss him here!
Chuck
1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original)
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod)
1941 Chevy coupe
1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | He was the first one I think I ever talked to on Stovebolts and he started helping me in the right direction with my Dads old 51 GMC , He was full of knowledge that we will miss,See ya up Younder one day, and my prayers are out to the family and friends. MIKE | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 423 | Cletis seems to me one of those characters that is simply always on the forum. It will seem a little bare here for awhile.
Karl
It may not be the easy way, but it is the Cowboy Way - Ranger Doug Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world. - Ben Okri 1953 Chevy 3100 1960 Volvo PV 544 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,608 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,608 | Cletis seems to me one of those characters that is simply always on the forum. It will seem a little bare here for awhile.
Karl I totally agree, well put. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 477 | long time friend. one in a million. just sad. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | Well, darn... that sucks.
I didn't know he was sick either.
RIP
-W | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | RIP Cletis... thanks for all of your help over the years and for keeping the grumpys in line within General Truck.
-W | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,903 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,903 | When you read Charlie's obituary, make sure you watch the video. It tells a lot about Charlie's life. Also, back in March when Charlie made the decision not to take any more treatments, he offered me a lot of parts that he bought from a closed GMC dealership a few years ago. I told him that I am 73 years old and really have a lot more parts than I will ever use. If anyone on the board sells on eBay it would be some pretty good merchandise. I have the list in PDF form and can forward it. I did not post this while Charlie was still with us because he did not want sympathy while he was still alive. I had known Charlie for a long time and as per his wishes did not publish the fact that he knew the end was near. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Very sorry to hear about Cletis. We always enjoyed visiting with him and June at the KC event.
Thoughts and prayers from the both of us.
John and Theresa | | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 466 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 466 | RIP Cletis. I'll flash up that Texas lighter you sent me here in NS in your memory. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | I just heard about this last night, Wow! What a shock to hear this.... Charlie was a great guy for sure and will be missed. RIP
Prayers to his family.
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | I'm so sad to hear this. Charlie was a great guy and will be missed. Our Condolences and prayers go out to June and her family.
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,229 Red dot, center of chest ... | | Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,229 | Does anyone know if June plans on attending the KC show in September? They always went to it, and I'm wondering if it might be healing for her to attend. I have no idea what her plans are though. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 392 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 392 | I am saddened to hear this news. Only knew Charlie/Cletis from the site. He did a great job of keeping us on our best forum behavior. Condolences to his family.
It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it.
| | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | Shortly after I joined this forum, I bought a radio delete plate from him for Mater.
I'll always look at that radio delete plate and think of him...... Rest in peace Cletis
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 374 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 374 | RIP Sir and Thank You for your Service to our Great Nation! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 176 I have more zippers then a pair of cargo pants | | I have more zippers then a pair of cargo pants Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 176 |  Just seen this, God Speed Charlie.
~ Joe
Donate Blood, Plasma, Platelets and Sign Your DONORS CARD. The Life You SAVE Might Be Someone You Know and LOVE.
Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying. ~ Arthur C. Clarke | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | We just found out yesterday....Rest in Peace Charlie | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I am so sorry to see this...Rest In Peace Charlie.
Prayer to June and the Family.
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | Charley would have been at the Good Guys show this past week end, he made almost all of them
had some great times with him there..
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: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | I just got back into the forum, after working on a truck bed bed for my son today. I got the half a cab, the rear fenders, the bed and the wheels from Charlie April 2017... that was the second time I went out to his place over the years. After he warmed back up to me during the visit, he was back to chatting away best he could with the breathing tube. We walked his whole place, he told me about everything he had left and I literally bought all I could, paying way more then I would on a normal day to help out. Charlie, great guy, staunch moderator, good friend. He told me that day he wouldn't see Christmas, driving home I decided I would have a custom lisence plate made for the bed when I was done with "Cletis" on it so every time someone asked what it was I could tell them of my friend Charlie. He will be missed.
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Amen, Silverado_9c3
When you get/install that plate, please show it to us. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Rest in Peace, Charlie
A lot of people remember you with great respect. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Charlie asked me, a couple of weeks before he died, if I would take his place as Moderator in General Truck Talk. I hope I am living up to his expectations. RIP dear friend.
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: Nov 2012 Posts: 250 Haunting the SBP since 2001 | | Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 250 | Charlie asked me, a couple of weeks before he died, if I would take his place as Moderator in General Truck Talk. I hope I am living up to his expectations. RIP dear friend. Charlie had a pretty direct way of dealing with people in the forums. I don't know if you are trying to follow in his footsteps or your law enforcement experience has kicked in but....I think Charlie would approve. If you screw up.... I will be sure to let you 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 | Many conversations with Charlie and his wife June.....last chat was a couple weeks before his death and he simply told me he was waiting to die........one of a kind for sure but one couldn't ask for a better friend. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | So glad I've been to a couple of reunions so good to put faces to names and have met Cletis. He was a legend.
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
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