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Pictured below are three Bolters; left to right, Marty in Mesa, Lightholder's Dad and Skooter. Why? Well, Marty just purchased a '50 COE and is the process of making a car hauler out of it. Lightholder's Dad knows about COEs so he is trading some parts with Marty to help out. And then there is Scooter who's truck Shelley needs a bit more power so he is buying Marty's 261 to put in his truck. And Lightholder's Dad is trading Skooter a standard manifold set for the one on the 261 which has an updraft manifold set, in case his COE ever needs it. Confused yet?

The 1951 Seacrest green truck is Lightholder's 1/2 ton. This is the truck he drove from AZ to Kansas City and back in 2015 for the Stovebolt reunion.

For those of you who have been around awhile, you might remember Skooter, who drove Shelley ('52 1/2 ton) from Tennessee to the top of Alaska in the summer of 2000 and back.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/skooterpics/albums/72157626549300538

Our message to you all, is DON'T BE AFRAID TO DRIVE THOSE TRUCKS!
And have a good day!

Kent, you and your son Scott were great have around at past Reunions. Your COE was a big hit!
Hope you can make it back to KC some day.

Don & Vicki

COE, maybe?

Here's one of the links from the Annual Kansas City Reunion in 2015 started by Kent.


"At the end of the day on Saturday, I saw two guys with light green trucks parked side-by-side comparing colors. -- Kent

"This is the kind of cool stuff that happens - particularly THERE at KC. The nine years we had gone, it amazed us each year it was something ... spontaneous. (Remember last year was Jim Carter's total excitement about seeing three AD 1-tons in the same place!)" -- Peggy M

And it just doesn't happen only at the Reunion.

Thanks for posting this.

(Maybe you can fix the photo links in the KC Reunion post!!)

Thanks Otto for the correction. This dyslexia does effect me some.

Don

Don, I was a CEO once (Chief Executive Officer) but I much prefer COE (Cab Over Engine). I have missed the reunions recently but plan to be there in the future.
Peggy, attached is the original picture of the spontaneous line up of green trucks. To get the full story, use Peggy's link above. I had kind of forgotten about that episode but it exemplifies what is so special about this group. The get together that prompted this post is the same thing. Three guys linked by this community and able to share in this hobby.
Kent

Thanks for getting this image up.

That's a great shot!!!

It was fun to meet Scott and Lightholder's Dad (Kent) has been very helpful and gracious in sharing his experiences with his COE. It doesn't hurt that he lives right here in Mesa, AZ along with me!
I'm glad the parts will keep other trucks going. That means the most to me.
Marty

Wish we could have visited longer. Wife and I have lived in AZ for 7 1/2 years and had the privilege of meeting 4 other forum members in that time span. Every one has been super helpful and friendly, salt of the earth types.

Kent I should have asked you to fire up your 216. To me there's something extra special about them. Underpowered and slow by today's standards but what a history lesson they can tell. Marty you've done a monster amount of work in a short time disassembling that COE. Will keep an eye on your photo page for progress, but make sure to post some here on Stovebolt too. Another vote for seacrest green, it looks even better in person than in pics!

Sounds like a real good time! It's like my good friend Alvin always tells me "I have never met a Bad Bolter"

Clearly neither of you have met me yet

That is a beautiful truck and a great story. Love it.

Gosh, not sure how I missed this thread. I would like to join up with you fellas when you meet again if possible. I'm in the Chandler area.

Thanks! I'll see if I can make it.

Folks, I am going to push this thread over to the Rocky Mountain Bolters Side Lot so you all can carry on your conversation and plans for future meet-ups and such in your 'Bolter Region.

Glad to see everyone getting enthused and ramped up for the upcoming season.

Carry On!

I’m in QC

Great looking truck you got there.

like that picture! Thanks, Jim

I'd like to throw my hat into the ring also. Finally finishing up my 52 GMC suburban. Been in the Chandler area for the past 72 years. Please include me of any news or get togethers. Anybody go to Apache Junction show on Fridays?

Richard