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| | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,601 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,601 | Some of the LDT will be headed to Maryland tomorrow morning.
Leo, Andy, Chris and I will be on on the road.
Myself, it will be a nice easy ride and take breaks whenever I feel like it.
Maybe even get in a little sightseeing detour.
Crab is on my mind for a late lunch Thursday next to the hotel.
Drive safe Everyone!!!
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: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 |
I'm heading out on Thursday morning. I should be able to do 435 miles in one day. Yes, safe travels! Meeting up with Sweet on Friday morning.
Leo
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | The Lexington crew will meet at the intersection of Mount Atlas Road and Rt 11 Friday morning 8:00. Anyone else is welcome to follow along or meet on the way. We may stop for breakfast and generally plan to arrive at lunch time plus or minus. Our route starts north on rt 11 to rt 340 to I-64 over Afton Mt. and past C'ville then rt 250 on the east side of Charlotsville to rt 22, rt 231, rt 15, rt 20, and rt 3 through Fredericksburg (with a non ethanol fuel stop/detour) continuing on rt 3 to rt 206 to rt 301 and over the big bridge, winding our way to the homecoming. Try this map https://goo.gl/maps/ThvuSuMHKQ22Grigg | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | All you Stovebolters on the move over the next few days, drive safely and defensively. Rubberneckers and idiots will kill you. Y’all have fun.
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!
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Convoy Information
I have been discussing convoy logistics with many. Here are the results:
ANYONE wishing to join the convoy to Homecoming please plan to meet MANY of us at the Murphy Gas Station (which provides ethanol-free fuel) at 10:30 Friday morning. Here is the address:
16492 Consumer Row
King George VA 22485
This convoy will contain the Fredericksburg contingency, 52Carl, Lugnutz and the southern contingency, and 53Panel from Canada along with anyone else who wishes to join. Once we are ready to go, we will cross the bridge into Maryland and join others waiting for us at the Maryland Welcome Center for a short ride to HQ.
See you all there!
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: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Thanks, Chris. See you there.
-Jim | | | | | 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 | I plan on being with the welcoming committee! Have a safe and enjoyable convoy! If you have any issues, call and we can rescue or bring tools.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | I should be hopping off a airbus 380 at Dallas airport but on my way to work have safe travels thinking of all you lucky people off to a good weekend
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 505 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 505 | Grigg,
Not sure if you were aware or not, but there are now 2 gas stations on rt 3 that have ethanol free gas. Heading east on rt 3 (in Spotsylvania county - go past the Harrison Crossing Shopping center about a mile) on the right is a Royal Farms convenience store. The have 90 octane ethanol free gas. Further down rt 3 on the left, in the Central Park Shopping center is a Wawa. They also have ethanol free gas, I think it is 89 octane. Gives you all a couple of choices.
I'm looking forward to finally meeting everyone! I'll be there around lunchtime on Saturday. Everyone drive safe! | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Convoy Information
I have been discussing convoy logistics with many. Here are the results:
ANYONE wishing to join the convoy to Homecoming please plan to meet MANY of us at the Murphy Gas Station (which provides ethanol-free fuel) at 10:30 Friday morning. Here is the address:
16492 Consumer Row
King George VA 22485
This convoy will contain the Fredericksburg contingency, 52Carl, Lugnutz and the southern contingency, and 53Panel from Canada along with anyone else who wishes to join. Once we are ready to go, we will cross the bridge into Maryland and join others waiting for us at the Maryland Welcome Center for a short ride to HQ.
See you all there! Thanks Chris. For those wishing to be part of the welcoming committee at the Maryland Welcome Center (Maryland side of the Harry Nice Bridge on US301) , you can either meet us all there or go with us from HQ. HQ convoy will depart at 0945. FWIW, once you all get here and need to refuel, the gas station closest to HQ (Ridgell Service Station) has ethanol free 90 octane.
~ 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: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 |
I'm about to leave, hope it warms up a bit. No heater, temperature is 38 out. See y'all soon!
| | | | | 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 | Taking my wife out to lunch and then homecoming bound! See you all in 2 1/2 hours! | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | The Lexington crew is still leaving here at 8:00 Friday morning, no need to get in a rush or wake up at 5:00 to take a leisurely vacation.
Plus the weather forecast shows rain Friday morning and leaving early to catch the rain doesn't sound like as much fun.
We'll see the rest of y'all when we get there,
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | The Lovettsville crew of one will be leaving here about 9:30. Miss some of the beltway traffic and some of the pending rain. I should still be there by noon because I have lunch duty 😊
Look forward to seeing everyone!
~ 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: 3,601 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,601 | Ready for bed at the Quality Inn in in Solomon Md.
Good Bar and grill just across the parking lot. And a good two person band playing.
The big yachts were starting up for the summer.
Hope to be at HQ about 10 am tomorrow morning.
Safe travels everyone !!!
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: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Had to change out a starter motor in a parking lot in Warrenton. It's all part of the experience. Now I'm back in business. Holed up in Fredericksburg but will need assistance in the morning, maybe just a push. Thanks for the help Sweet! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | DB having some issues. Keeps dieing every time I put the clutch in. I just turned the idle up and we’ll see if I can hobble the rest of the way tHC. Don’t think the salads will make it for lunch. Thanks
~ 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: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | Condition seems to be worsening and I don’t want to get stuck on the WW bridge. I will need to head back home and regroup. I’ll try to get the salads there by dinner time. Sorry
~ 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: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | Ok. Worked on it some more and made it across the WW bridge. Such drama! Be there when I get there!
~ 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 2004 Posts: 2,414 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,414 | Wishing I was there. Hope you're having good weather.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Wishing I was there. Hope you're having good weather.
John yes John, the weather is good for a change. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | Of course it is–––– I’m not there:( | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Jim I'm with you not there can't believe it's not raining
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | You can thank me for the good weather also, I am not there either. Wish I had a magical way to reduce the mileage.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Well Ron, Jim and Tim -- you all were missed! Stunningly beautiful weekend! And at this time, everyone has left, all Bolters are on the road and hopefully enjoying a safe, cool, trouble-free ride home.
The weekend was our best yet and a lot of helping hands made sure of that. Freyja is as sore, worn out and depressed the weekend is over this morning as the rest of us.
~ 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 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | Leo this story is for you from Plymouth owners club. On the road fuel pump repair. I would be lost.
Joe McGinnis The arm fell into the pan on my 50 Chrysler in the middle of "No Were" VA. I took the pump apart and removed the valves, bolted it back up, opened the trunk and got in and blew in the gas filler while the wife drove 15 miles to a town with a NAPA store. Topped out at 45 MPH! On the way home it coughed so I pulled over and sure enough the pin was almost out of the new pump but I saved it from joining the other arm. Put the pin back in and beat the snot out of the hole. Never had a problem. Fun on the road!
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | [quote=John Milliman And at this time, everyone has left, all Bolters are on the road and hopefully enjoying a safe, cool, trouble-free ride home.
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Yes, it was cool all right, no heater and temps at 38 here at home. | | |
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