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| | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 | From the desk of the ODSS president..
Just received my application today!
~ 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 | Nothing competing on the calendar. Leave a 6 pack in the frig for the wife and make my reservations | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | You know I'll be there!!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Current plan is to drive up and link up with you all!
Chris
Please save me a parking spot.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 415 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 415 | ODSS Brothers, Registration recently mailed, as my hectic schedule has me on-site Saturday, 23 Sep. V/r, Nick Cavallaro, Bel Air, Maryland | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Is everyone camping or staying at a hotel? I will be trailering my truck since I will be bringing back another engine in the new truck. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 | Presidential order: Bring back the 'another engine' in your Stovebolt, no need to trailer a perfectly good truck.
~ 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 | I am camping with no worries | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Mr. President, I will do everything in my power and knowledge to drive the truck there under its own power. I will keep you informed of my status since I have not driven it that far as of yet.
Chris | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Just drive it.
Some years ago I had never driven my 52 out of the county in several years of owning it.
Then one day a friend and I jumped in and drove it west, saw the ocean off California, up to Canada, and back home in a month.
You'll never know how far or how much fun if you don't try.
Grigg | | | | | 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 | My experience was the same. We are hemmed in by a bridge to the west, a bridge to the east, Chessie bay south, and DC north. Had to get over those bridges and once I did there has been no looking back. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,004 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,004 | I remember the second time I went to Homecoming I decided to take Doughboy (pre overdrive). I never drove it more than 5 miles from home prior to that. I went to the store to pick up supplies before heading out on that Friday morning. As I was loading them into Doughboy, I was asking myself, "what are you doing?", as I was contemplating the 100+ mile trip, on the beltway and all, knowing I was only going to be able to go 35-40 mph, downhill!.
Then I remembered the words of Grigg, Sweet, and other bolters, "Trust your truck!". I jumped in and took off!
~ 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: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | I trust my truck, just dealing with an issue that caused me to bE towed home 3 times and limped home twice! As I said before, I think I have the issue figured out so hopefully I will be good to go after a test drive.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 | Are you overheating? What oil weight are you using? Have you changed the oil? IIRC, the rocker assembly was really nasty, maybe time for fresh 30 weight.
~ 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: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Using sae 30 for oil. Not over heating, my electric fuel pump was kicking out due to switch opening for lower oil pressure in my 216. That is fixed. Time for a test drive. I have a weird vibration at high RPMs that I am trying to figure out...... Transmission assembly or engine issue is the question. I will rule it out and get a second set of eyes on it. Otherwise, she sounds great! Need to adjust valves (class would be great as long as I get to do it) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Griggs stated he will bring what is needed to adjust the valves. Anyone in on a refresher training, it will be my first time. (Case of beer!) Only one thing, you can assist me, but I get to do my truck!
Any other things anyone needs assistance with? I am willing to help.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 291 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 291 | I was wondering about some details . Is there space for all of us stovebolters to camp/park our trucks together at the show? I may bring my camper and my truck.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Hardshell,
Last year the guys reserved room for all of us. My guess is they will reserve us slots when they do the final headcount. Somehow, they always get the most scenic and best spots! See you there!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Somehow?
We don't call Billy Marlow the Camp Commandant because he is a nice guy.
He earned it!
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: Nov 2012 Posts: 444 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 444 | Billy gets the pole position........literally
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: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Sweet,
What every magic or voodoo he is able to do, I am all for it. I am just impressed and amazed at how he is able to do it.
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 | Back to the original question, I stay at the Econo Lodge about 3 miles away... Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 415 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 415 | ODSS Brothers, I am staying at the Holiday Inn Express, 142 Foxridge Lane, Winchester. Phone # is 540-667-7050. $117.50 a night (including taxes). Weather permitting, see everyone soon! V/r, Nick Cavallaro | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 | HMMMMMMMMMM, not much chatter for this year's edition of Winchester.
WHO'S COMING?
NJC Nick Cavallaro
MikeB MikeB
ndkid275 Chris
Hambone
Mike Roach
Grigg
amtrakjoe
Hardshell
NAPCO MAN
Cosmo
Billy Marlow Camp Commandant is on grounds and prepared to set 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: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,004 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,004 | As much as I would love to join the fun with you guys, the show always conflicts with the bluegrass festival I attend every year. It's not far from the show (on the Shenandoah River), but I can't get out of the festival after getting in.
If it's any consolation, I will be camping in Doughboy all week long.
You guys have fun (I know you will) and be safe. Safe travels!!
~ 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: Apr 2007 Posts: 458 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 458 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Mr president, despite a major set back, we are still moving forward with progress on a driveable truck. Replacing transmission and mount on Saturday due to mechanical issues and a shot mount. Next will be a few minor things to include a test drive and I will be good to go! Save my spot, I will have my truck there, driven under her own power!
Are you looking at parking same place as last year? I might need room for a tent.
See you all soon!
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | Right now, I think I'll be pulling in to assist the Camp Commandant set up Camp Stovebolt on Wenesday evening. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,426 | Billy and all y'all, I believe that firewood crossing state lines is a no-no as per John's information last year. We need VIRGINIA WOOD! HA HA!
~ 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: 2,237 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,237 | Cosmo,
I thought you said "virgin wood" and I almost fell out of my chair! (Does that mean you want to sacrifice a virgin?)
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | You never know what happens around the campfire. Billy, gotcha. Firepit ok | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | This fraction of the Northern contengent is planning on seeing all of you Southern folk! Just started intervenous steroids for a three day blast!! Now you know why I'm up so late!!! Hopefully the flare up will cease. Mikey, is Doc planning on attending?? I could use some of that peach cough syrup if he can find some. I really enjoy his company last year! "Oh" so did Miley!
Mike and Billy, did Tri-State ever think about live entertainment?? "No" oh god "No" not Milliman dancing on a pole----- yucki ----- I just heaved!! I meant a little 3 piece ensemble with a truly wicked bango pickin "---genious---" that amazes us every time he pick up that instrument!!!
Take care all!
Jim
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 444 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 444 | Good Morning Gents - DJ, Bill, and probably Jim will be leaving from ODSS north Friday morning "turnpike early". Assuming we overcome a tire situation we will be welcoming a new (old) 49 into the fold. Bill's imron red (painted by DJ and Pop) will be on my borrowed trailer. Miley will be accompanying us and more than likely jump into 53 green 1-ton's truck as soon as she sees him. They are at one with each other and Jim lets her ride on that big console between the seats.
In the cargo area we will be carrying some jewelry Grigg negotiated up this way as well as a 216 bartered with another Stovebolt member. I look forward to making my way down - and Roach, I envy your Wednesday arrival.
Look forward to that cooler full of PBR's with friends.......You are my friends right ?
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: 5,747 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,747 | Wow, it's shaping up to be one for the books! Like, you guys are going to have , like, so totally a fab time, fer sher!!! I'm guessing you are going to have perfect weather, lots of cool/different trucks, and the entire (minus one) ODSS contingent on hand. And a cooler full of PBR???? To quote the Hamster, "Holee Kwrappamoleeeee!"
~ 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 2012 Posts: 415 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 415 | Hey John, I'll bet PBR acronym means Pabst Blue Ribbon cause that's what Philly crowd prefers. Ask me how I know? My people come from south philly, raised in Jersey, and made trek south of the Mason Dixon line for Army promotions. Forgetabout it! V/R, Nick | | | | | 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 | Forget about the swamp pee that is pbr , Who is bringing the Buddy? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 444 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 444 |
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 | Drive him, with a cooler full of PBR | | |
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