Tim noticed this morning that we can post pictures in the ODSS threads. So I'm going to try now before we hit the road again. Edit: Hot darn it worked. We'll post the dailey trip report in the spoon and post the pictures here.
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!
Don, Tim, safe travels...you've got that bed mounted upside down, not going to be of much value that way!
~ 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
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!
You guys are welcome to use my bed, just make sure you make it up before delivery! Safe travels!
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 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
A few more that Tim has taken this week. The 33 is Mike Russell's. He is a member that lives near me.
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!
More pictures! Bass Pro pyramid Memphis. It's a must see place
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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!
More pictures .Railroad snow plow at the Museum of Transportation. GMC in Bass Pro.
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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!
Don, did you take fishing gear into Bass Pro? They have some pretty nice eating catfish. Actually you could have just test drove a fishing rig, then tossed fish & gear into the GMC and made a run for the border!
Road trip ventured into unknown territory today dry county found Jack Daniels good tour of the distillery then found Hotrod Lincoln’s place and had a good day of southern hospitality he looked after us
Tim has been taking all the pictures and emailing them to me, then I post them. But the other day, I stopped getting email from Tim and from some other folks. But, I still get a few from some?
Going to do a trip update in the spoon now. So, read about our day today there.
Don
Oh, Tim needs lo learn some grammar!
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!
You guys are going to be worn out from "Don and Tim's Excellent Adventure" by the time you get to Lexington. Sounds like a great time though and we look forward to seeing you. Billy
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures 1959 GMC 860 | Pictures 1950 GMC 450 FlatbedW/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures 1950 Chevrolet 3800 | Pictures I've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it!
Can someone show Tim how to post pictures this weekend. He has a bunch and some are even OK to post on a family site. Sorry Martin, no incriminating photos will be posted. Tim may tell you a story, but I'll deny it.
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!
Soon I'll be like Willie Nelson..."on the road again". See ya'll at what we southern boys call dinner! (not lunch) ...and by the way, evening meal is Supper !!
Oh my .... my poor, hardworking, under appreciated server being ridden like a rental pony after a train robbery .... And poor Baldeagle, slaving away down there in the dark, overheated server bay trying to coax one more megaflop out of it before it rolls its eyes to the back of its chassis and goes belly up ....
Glad you all are having a swell time, though
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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Maybe Tuesday Tim and I can figure out how to post some more pictures. He has a bunch on his ipad and I have a few on my camera. Missouri bound tomorrow, after a fantastic weekend!!
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!
Finally got my email working and am able to post up some pics. They will not be in order and I may edit later.
Don
Edit: Bridge going into Memphis. Don King Equipment, Sikeston, Mo. Bass Pro, Memphis.
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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!
More pictures Vicki Tim and I are into a bottle of Wild Turkey Honey. It is storming and will rain all night, so it may get interesting as a send off party. BTW, I got a harmonica today and may start practicing. If I don't do any good. I'll send it to Peggy and let her play it for John. https://www.silkyosullivans.com/ 2am Sunday morning
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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!
Memphis Fireworks from our 9th floor room after the ball game. This is about ten PM and Tim woke up for a second round on Beale Street. Of course I had to be his tour guide and guide him to places I have never been before.
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!
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!
Don, thanks for sharing. I'm envious of you're all's trip. It sounded like a blast especially with Tim was your wing man!
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures 1959 GMC 860 | Pictures 1950 GMC 450 FlatbedW/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures 1950 Chevrolet 3800 | Pictures I've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it!
It's been a blast Billy. One more B&G today and Tim heads home this afternoon. More picture are still coming.
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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!
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!
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!
Don, Tim, great pictures! Wish I was there to buy you guys a beer. Thanks so much for coming and all your help with the Fry Pot Goodies AND with the great work helping with Jerry's one piece rear seal.
~ 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
Dropped Tim off at the airport this afternoon. He had a wild hair yesterday and got a jug of Wild Turkey Honey at the bottle shop, for last night. It was DOA by 10pm. Tim should be landing in Dallas about now and has a 5 hour layover. So he will be checking in and sending me some more pictures to post.
The road trip story and pictures will continue as I get time to filter out what I can post on a family friendly site.
Cheers 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!
My [censored] feels your pain. I am heading to the doctors office to have that fixed tomorrow morning. (Nothing serious, just old man maintenance.) Your's is on your own. Wishing you the best on your flight. Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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!
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!
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!
"Tim and Don's Excellent Adventure" Opening on a computer near you. Great trip, I'm sure there were many observations and world issue solutions that spontaneously flowed in a stream directly proportional to the volume of adult beverages:)
Ron Just to set the record straight, Tim and I did stop in a lot of B&G's, almost all of them were for lunch or dinner and just a couple cold ones. Beale street was another story because our hotel was only 1-1/2 blocks away and no driving involved. Wild Turkey Honey night was in a hotel in Cookeville, Tn? And we just stayed in the room. Nashville was midday and we just had a couple. Then got out of town before rush hour. The Homecoming also was no driving, so Friday and Saturday evening they were goin down good.
Some important translations are. Dunny Tall Boy Stubby Paddock Lucky Female? You insert the slang for Female and google it. Tim knows her.
Tim should still be in the air right now and when he gets home, sees his brand new Grandson and rests up some. Then he will send me some more pictures to continue on with the story.
Another side note that happened on Beale street. At O'Sullivans coming out of the Dunny, I met a guy that had a St.Louis Blues jersey on. Turned out he was a year younger than me. Went to the same Tech High School and took the same Machine Shop class that I did. I did't know him, but we had the same instructors. Small world!
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!
