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Special folks !! #1351138 03/22/2020 1:42 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 283 Louisa county,Virginia H hardshell 'Bolter
hardshell 'Bolter H Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 283 Louisa county,Virginia	I'm sitting here at home thinking about all of y'all . I hope and pray that everyone is safe during these troubled times. I'm glad that we have the technology to become aware ahead of time to try to prevent the masses from a terrible and deadly infection. I think this virus was already here several weeks ago. My son works in a Walmart distribution center and he feels certain that he had this flu over 3 weeks ago based on his symptoms. At 31 years old, it took him a week to get over it and he lost a noticeable amount of weight. I know we are all about trucks but these trucks would not be nearly as great without the friendship and genuine folks that I always enjoy spending time around ! Stay well Fellow Bolters Jim 1950 Chevy 3100 In the DITY Gallery In the Gallery Forum 77 International Scout ll 96 F-150 ext cab 4x4 2000 Tahoe 2011 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351142 03/22/2020 1:56 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo. 2 2-Ton Moderator
2-Ton Moderator 2 Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo.	I was just thinking the same thing Jim. Miss not having the Homecoming, and the road trip with Tim. Cold rainy day here in Mid Missouri and we are just staying inside. 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!

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351176 03/22/2020 6:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 NSW Australia T TPR57C 'Bolter
TPR57C 'Bolter T Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 NSW Australia	Don I know what a rainy day in Missouri can be like but still would be there in a flash if I could road trip was great fun and will be next time as well getting travel credits on my tickets so hope this passes quick 57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351189 03/22/2020 7:37 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 South Omaha, Nebraska J J Lucas Former Workshop Owner
J Lucas Former Workshop Owner J Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 South Omaha, Nebraska	Quite a special bunch we are. Take care everyone. John ~ J Lucas 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB In the Gallery 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Fleetside My Flicker Photos!

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351326 03/23/2020 8:35 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 Fredericksburg, VA SWEET ODSS Lawman
SWEET ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 Fredericksburg, VA	Yesterday I took a long ride by myself in my old truck. I noticed many more smiles and made everyone feel a little better. It was an enjoyable ride. I look forward to our next gathering. Whenever that may be! 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-Ton The GreenMachine In the Stovebolt Gallery

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351355 03/23/2020 11:35 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo. 2 2-Ton Moderator
2-Ton Moderator 2 Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo.	Sweet, I know you probably stopped by one of the DB outlets! If not, you are searching out another place for us to stop by next year! Don Last edited by 2-Ton; 03/24/2020 1:55 PM. 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!

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351553 03/25/2020 12:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Dayton, Maryland. USA B Bill Marlow Camp Commandant
Bill Marlow Camp Commandant B Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Dayton, Maryland. USA	Thanks Jim and all for this. Yep, strange times for sure. Since I am an essential staffer, I am still coming to work everyday although the place is closed down (Monday will be two weeks and they are saying 2 more on top of that). I am thankful on one hand that I still have my job but on the other hand, I can't get any time off even during a pandemic!? I was thinking it would be a good weekend to go for a ride in an old truck but I heard it is supposed to be a rainy one. Oh well, maybe next weekend. Stay safe everyone. Cheers. ~ 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 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) \| Pictures 1950 Chevrolet 3800 \| Pictures I've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it!

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351614 03/25/2020 6:06 PM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama John Milliman Bond Villain
John Milliman Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama	Marlow, I was just thinking about how "special" you are ... I was reading this morning on Fox about all the strange things the California gov't is telling people not to flush down their toilets and for some reason, it made me think of you ... As for the rest of you ... Here's the King to say ... thangya, thangyaverramush ~ 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)

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351659 03/25/2020 10:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 VIRGINIA A AWinLex 'Bolter
AWinLex 'Bolter A Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 VIRGINIA	I'm in california and i missed that message from the gov (not my gov although i am not sure which one is worse va or ca, oh well, no politics here i know) Thanks Jim for starting this thread. Memories of good times with ya'll is comforting while isolated !! everyone have fun at home!! Alec Alec 51 Chevy 3100

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351678 03/26/2020 12:02 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 Mechanicsville, Maryland M Mike Roache 'Bolter
Mike Roache 'Bolter M Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 Mechanicsville, Maryland	Take care of yourself Alec Mike 1952 Chevrolet 2-Ton 6400 "Dempsey" In the Gallery

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351725 03/26/2020 11:28 AM
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 154 Edinburg va P Pat66 'Bolter
Pat66 'Bolter P Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 154 Edinburg va	Looking forward to get together with you soon Alec,Pat66 Attachments IMG_20191221_144030651.jpg (1.05 MB, 152 downloads) Last edited by Pat66; 03/26/2020 11:31 AM. 1966 LCF 1972 C50

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351743 03/26/2020 2:14 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 VA V VEW 'Bolter
VEW 'Bolter V Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 VA	I'm using this time to give some much needed repair and maintenance to our trucks (and cars). I was planning on doing some work on the 57 before taking it to Homecoming, so figured I would go ahead and do it to prepare for "Virtual Homecoming" At this rate, I may have them all fully restored by the time it's safe to gather again---yeah, right! Nice to hear from all you guys on this wonderful site. A special thanks to all of our care givers out there! I'm just trying to follow the directive I gave myself years ago when I put a sign up in my shop: "PRACTICE SAFETY". Love you guys and see you around the bend! Attachments 57 3 26 20.jpg (45.63 KB, 141 downloads) ~ 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

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351798 03/26/2020 9:35 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo. 2 2-Ton Moderator
2-Ton Moderator 2 Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo.	"Virtual Homecoming" ? Now that is a great idea! Who will start the thread on that? I vote for Tim! 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!

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351807 03/26/2020 9:56 PM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama John Milliman Bond Villain
John Milliman Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama	What are you yammering about??? Like ... DUH -- The whole site is a virtual homecoming. ~ 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)

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351816 03/26/2020 10:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	hmmm ...... a little editing/deleting took place while I was composing. Delete my two posts, please. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351835 03/27/2020 12:26 AM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo. 2 2-Ton Moderator
2-Ton Moderator 2 Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Dixie, Mo.	Ease up John, you are retired now! Well almost, you just changed jobs. Think I'll post some pictures from last year! Don Attachments IMG_1832.JPG (217.36 KB, 118 downloads) IMG_1848.JPG (232.63 KB, 124 downloads) IMG_1856.JPG (580.22 KB, 124 downloads) IMG_1857.JPG (554.39 KB, 125 downloads) IMG_2149 (1).JPG (230.14 KB, 117 downloads) 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!

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351865 03/27/2020 3:26 AM
Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,229 Richardson, TX, USA baldeagle Red dot, center of chest ...
baldeagle Red dot, center of chest ... Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,229 Richardson, TX, USA	I was planning on surprising you guys last year when my wife got sick. One of these days.... Paul Schmehl CI 6 geek@stovebolt.com Stovebolt Staff: Geek

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351869 03/27/2020 3:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 New Braunfels, TX ndkid275 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part
ndkid275 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 New Braunfels, TX	Bald eagle, Maybe we just need to do a Texas get together. Or maybe take a convoy to KC. Chris 1951 Chevy pickup 3100 In the Stovebolt Gallery Discussion in the DITY

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1351904 03/27/2020 11:59 AM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama John Milliman Bond Villain
John Milliman Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama	Chris/Paul -- start simple -- just meet for lunch somewhere. I know a good place in Amarillo ... Just trying to help ... ~ 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)

Re: Special folks !! hardshell #1352026 03/28/2020 2:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 New Braunfels, TX ndkid275 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part
ndkid275 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 New Braunfels, TX	John, I have 4-5 trucks rolling on a road trip in June. Hopefully we get a couple more to meet us there from other areas. Stovebolt flag will be there for the pictures! Chris 1951 Chevy pickup 3100 In the Stovebolt Gallery Discussion in the DITY

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