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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Thanks to all of you who were a part of getting the 261 project completed. Drove down to Hambone's this afternoon with the hood in the back and he and Jack helped me reinstall it to complete (more or less...) the whole project. Kinda sums it upProject completeHooked up to the exhaust system, it's amazing how quite and smooth that engine runs. Equally impressive is how smoothly, and with authority, it accelerates. It went to 65 without hardly trying. And only a little more pedal took it to 70. Thanks Jerry!! A very therapeutic weekend. JM
~ 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 | Congrats on the rebuild and your friends help. Jerry amazes me with his knowledge and hope he can attend the Homecoming. Good story but one glitch though, There are no highways in your area that have a 70 mph speed limit. With your connections, I'm thinking you took a fast run down a airport landing strip.  Don
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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: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | I thought that phone message was the outside temperature... Good that everything is working out. (Don, me and Tim had the Beaumont well over 70 at last year's Homecoming) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | "I love it when a plan comes together!"
That's what I've always loved about doing hands-on stuff- - - - -when something works right the results are obvious. Unfortunately, so is the occasional screwup! I've had a couple of epic hand grenade episodes on the dyno that had us looking for a place to hide from the flying bits and pieces. Glad this one can be chalked up to the "success" column!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Fact: In St Mary’s county, there are no highways with a speed limit of 70mph. Fact: John Milliman does 70 anyway. Sometimes without the hood installed. Cheers to you Brother Milliman. 
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: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Leo
I'm sure that Tim enjoyed the ride in the Beaumont, That is a nice ride!
We hit 80 coming off a mountain in the rain with trailer and truck on the trailer.
Tim took a picture of the speedo, to show the folks back home.
I had a great time on that road trip and Tim, hope you can make it back again.
Vicki is wanting me to go down under and take a walk 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: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | Don you are more than welcome downunder for a walkabout Leo I would be able to return you a favour loved the Beaumont ride also the road trip with you Don was awesome very hot here at the moment not a day goes by without thinking what you blokes are up too
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | I've ridden in Charlie at 71 with John with the old engine
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 | That's great news John! Even with the OD in Doughboy, I don't get close to 70, but don't really try either. I guess I'll still be that guy in the right lane that you wave to as you go by  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: Nov 2012 Posts: 431 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 431 | John,
Great ending to a long story. Congratulations.
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: 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 | Congrats John!
VEW, I will be riding slow and enjoying the scenery with you.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | can't wait for the tech article. Nicely done!!!
and i will be driving slow with Chris and Victor, watching longingly at the fast guys going by.
Alec
51 Chevy 3100
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