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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 | Is anyone planning to go to the Kansas City Reunion?
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | Not this year. It's too far for a 1 day show.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm Truck-30- Stovebolt Gallery ForumsWhen I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 | I was tossing around the idea of going, as you say it just a 1 day show. It's over 1100 miles one way for me, just can't see it happening.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 | I had thought about it. But it is a long drive. I would really like my wife to go with me on my next road trip. And she said no to Kansas City.
And we have life long friends, (couple who stood with us at our wedding) that the wife was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). They live in AZ but will be in VA in September for the birth of their grandson's first baby. We are planning to go visit with them, as long as they are there.
On a more positive note: After our trip to TN I learned a little about transmissions and gear ratios. I like the 3:55 rear gears in my '53, but not this old SM420 tranny. By next year I just may have a T5 paired with a '54-'55 Chevy car rear end (open driveline) behind my 235. Maybe a little better gas mileage. I will still have 4th gear 1:1 for getting over the mountains and an OD (.86) for the rest of the trip. I averaged 15.5-16.5 mpg this year. Shooting for 18-20 mpg next year.
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 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: 9,830 | There are a number of parts suppliers in the KC area (Jim Carter, Classic Parts, etc.) so if a guy needed parts, he could go spend money before or after the show.
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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Lots to see in the Midwest and Vicki will make cookies again.
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: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,993 | I'm considering making the trip, I really want to meet some more of the BOLTER's. It would be better of course with an Old truck but that will have to wait for now. I know I can make time for the trip it's just going alone that doesn't work.
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~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) Come Bleed or Blister, something has got to give!!! | Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | I traveled from Australia and loved the whole experience and would do it again in a flash but borders closed for me . Meeting fellow Stovebolters is half the fun. Meeting them again is even better.
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | TUT, maybe we should talk. I'd like to go as this could very well be my last chance considering a lot of factors. Give me a buzz and maybe we can work out a schedule that will work.......just saying, and its just as cheap for two as it is one!! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 12 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 12 | Hey Papa Joe
I am thinking of changing out my stock ring and pinon in my 55 1st series. I would like to know more about your trans and rear end in your truck. All of mine is stock as far as I know. I was told a new 3:38 will "slip" right into to my rear end housing. Once I get this truck done, I would like to be able to drive it somewhere without taking all day!
Jim | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 | Hello Roadking55,
I sent you a PM.
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
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