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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | 3-14-20 Update:
Regrettably 2020 Stovebolt Homecoming has been called off in light of the recent and ongoing Covid-19 developments.
This was not an easy call to make as we have been looking forward to this event for near 11 months. We also realize that much planning and prep has taken place both here and by all of you intending to attend.
We will miss seeing everyone this year.
Stay safe and healthy,
Grigg and the Lexington crew
Please be advised:
Homecoming will return to the Lexington Virginia area for 2020.
April 16-19
Tentative schedule:
Thursday April 16th, donuts, road trip to BBQ lunch, and long sight seeing trip planned. Possibly book a special event at the local drive in movie theater and see a movie of our choice.
Friday traditional homecoming activities.
Saturday continuation of traditional homecoming activities.
Sunday 19th Farewell breakfast.
Early arrivals welcome after 5:00 pm Wednesday April 15th (no meals provided on site Wednesday)
Stay tuned for further discussions, official registration form, and details to come in early March.
In the meantime, ready your trucks, save the dates, and don't worry about the details of homecoming.
Looking forward to seeing Stovebolters new and old in April,
Grigg
Last edited by Grigg; 03/14/2020 2:05 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,600 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,600 | Thanks Grigg!!
I'll start planning the trip next week.
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: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | Since I am going to try and go this year I thought I might search the area for a Plymouth. But this was the only thing I found.
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 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Thank you Grigg. Can't wait! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Griggs have got me thinking how many times can you renew a bucketlist my wife says just do it so I do what I’m told have enjoyed every homecoming
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | 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 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Thanks for setting the date, I'm in! Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 614 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 | Can someone who lives three miles from Independence , VA in North Cackalaki attend?
1963 Chevy C-10 Fleetside 1970 C-30 Dump Truck 2025 Silverado High Country 2500 Diesel 2012 Indian Chief Vintage serial #002 motorcycle 1946 Indian Chief, 1947 Indian Chief w/sidecar,2014 Indian Chieftain, 2015 Indian Scout | | | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 154 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 154 | Sounds great, thanks Grigg | | | | | 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 | Can someone who lives three miles from Independence , VA in North Cackalaki attend? The group has members from Canada, Australia, Missouri, and many other places. I have never heard of them turning anyone down. I’m trying to attend and bring my truck from TX this year. Chris | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 231 | I do most of my business in VA. I belong to the VFW over there. Diesel is cheaper. Nice place. My wife is from New Zealand, I should get on with the Aussies!
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1963 Chevy C-10 Fleetside 1970 C-30 Dump Truck 2025 Silverado High Country 2500 Diesel 2012 Indian Chief Vintage serial #002 motorcycle 1946 Indian Chief, 1947 Indian Chief w/sidecar,2014 Indian Chieftain, 2015 Indian Scout | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,282 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,282 | As the date gets closer, stay tuned to this forum. We try to put together a convoy of as many folks as we can from points south of the Homecoming location to ride together.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,600 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,600 | The LDT (Long Distance Team) has started planning the trip.
Let us know if you need something from Texas, Iowa, Missouri or even from Down Under.
It's too soon to say what will happen, but I plan on being there!
Don
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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: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Some of y’all are misunderstanding the Stovebolt Homecoming.
It is a Stovebolt gathering open to all Stovebolters.
Certainly not limited to any particular group or geographic area. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Thanks Grigg for making us all welcome and definitely a weekend that will be memories and friendships are forged just like at Friendship Forrest where it all started have leave pass in
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 138 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 138 | Great! I’m planning on taking the 46 halfton on the longest trip it’s seen in decades! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 406 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 406 |
I hope to have My truck back together in time to attend, at this moment I'm typing with one hand and lifting the motor back into place with the other.
good planning is no substitute for dumb luck
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 | Heck, my truck is still in pieces, but I might even consider attending sans truck. It's been ages since I've been in VA. Last time was in 1972, just passing thru between MD and GA when I was working for Uncle Sam and wearing an odd looking suit. It looked to me like that northern line on the map posted, when extended would pass north of me up here in Alaska. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 | If your buddy Tim attends, he'd beat me out on the longest distance traveled, but oh well. LDT? Got me.  on edit: LDT - Long Distance Team. Is there a minimum distance requirement? 40 yards? Maybe 100 miles? Further?
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Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 | Only 70 hrs driving time. But I just did a 12,500 mile,47 day road trip this past spring, and boy was my a$$ tired. I doubt that Aussie will be standing by the road along that route, but if he was holding up a Stovebolt sign, I'd pick him up. 12hrs+ flying is much better. We'll have to see if I can work it in.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | 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 | Come on down Kevin! You can be in charge of keeping the LDT in line.
There may also be an Aussie fly in for the event.
Anybody know what the requirement is to be a LDT member?
Don If it takes more than a six pack, I would consider it LDT! Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | 16 hours Sydney to Dallas on Airbus 380 it was 19 hrs on 747 Boeing
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | 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 | Tim,
Why not fly closer instead of flying and then driving? (Not that we don’t enjoy your company) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 843 | Road trip makes the trip more enjoyable and I get to see a lot more
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
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Any one from or flying into the Toronto area has a seat with Me for the adventure south ..
No tools required , I got lots .
John
good planning is no substitute for dumb luck
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Um, this thread was for Grigg to announce the date. Feel free to start new threads Also, I know we all love to hijack, but when Grigg starts another thread in a few months about details, schedules, etc, let's keep the off topic chatter to a minimum in that one, okay? Thanks!
~ 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: 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 | Panel,
You are a tool... just not very shiny! 🤣 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 291 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 291 | It is always a great time with all of our gatherings ! Looking forward to it !! | | | | | 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 | Hey guys, if I can get out there would anyone be willing to cruise down with a couple of trucks to pick up my 93 year old grandfather with me? It’s about a 2 hr 15 min drive (about 1 hour each way). It’s just a thought since I’m trying to figure out how to pick him up.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 406 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 406 | Chrome don't get you home
good planning is no substitute for dumb luck
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 5 | This is awesome! I had no Idea this was so close to me! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 | I wish I could. 😒. Everyone have a great time.
Professional Novice
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | Viking, I have a cousin that lives just up the, 81, from you and no I am not going to ask if you know him. I am an Indiana transplant pre-teen years and most of my relatives are from West Virginia. I wish I lived that close. I have been a couple of times.
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: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,078 | Heck, my truck is still in pieces, but I might even consider attending sans truck. It's been ages since I've been in VA. Last time was in 1972, just passing thru between MD and GA when I was working for Uncle Sam and wearing an odd looking suit. It looked to me like that northern line on the map posted, when extended would pass north of me up here in Alaska. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to pass on attending. Maybe next year. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Please see lead post with the unfortunate news regarding Covid-19 and this event. | | |
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