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#1472049 10/22/2022 10:37 PM
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Hello all, new guy here are there and old truck owners or clubs in Florida?
I would love to meet up with other owners, I live in the Orlando area.

Rocky
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Welcome Rocky. You have found the best Truck site on the web.
I'm in Sanford and there are a couple other 'Bolters nearby.
There is a local old truck club I belong to. Central Florida Classic Truck Club has a page on Facebook.
Tell us about your truck.


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Mako
Up here in the Illinois corn belt, it is kinda lonesome too. may be why stovebolt exists. most of my buds know if they see an AD truck, it's probably me !

Most shows I go to it'll be restored trucks. they don't USE 'em like I do. Big difference between abuse and legitimate use of all trucks. Have everything it takes to be a rigger using rope, chain, cable. '51 3600 winch truck. looks ruff but is still tuff after 40 years of service in the woods and handling heavy awkward stuff.

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Florida Man?


1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
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Thanks for the reply’s, yes Orlando, Fl boy here and own a 53 5 window short wheel base 1/2 ton truck.
I sent it to a shop for paint and some work where it sat for 3 years.
Picked up in March this year and have been putting it together with a good friend of mine.
We got it running and will take it to a muffler shop in Sanford Fl on Tuesday.
I will definitely reach out to the Central Florida club.

Thanks again,
Rocky
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Hello Rocky, welcome to the Southern Bolters. There are a great group of folks in central Florida so you're in good company.


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Welcome Rocky,

Nice 53 ✅ you got there! Got one myself.
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That's a great looking truck Rocky!!

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Orlando must be a good place for 53's Here is mine.
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Originally Posted by Cletus1950
Orlando must be a good place for 53's Here is mine.

Cletus, nice ride!! Shopping at Lowes be sure to park farther out.


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Thanks and yes that is good advice!


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I,m here in south Jacksonville, not a lot of Bolters around here. Glad to see I'm not the only one in Florida. I'm usually the only COE or Tow Truck at the local car shows. And I mean local, mine only has a top end of 40 MPH.

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Originally Posted by Chris's 46 / 515
I,m here in south Jacksonville, not a lot of Bolters around here. Glad to see I'm not the only one in Florida. I'm usually the only COE or Tow Truck at the local car shows. And I mean local, mine only has a top end of 40 MPH.
The alligators down there might be able to catch ya at that speed. drive

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Originally Posted by Mako
Thanks for the reply’s, yes Orlando, Fl boy here and own a 53 5 window short wheel base 1/2 ton truck.
I sent it to a shop for paint and some work where it sat for 3 years.
Picked up in March this year and have been putting it together with a good friend of mine.
We got it running and will take it to a muffler shop in Sanford Fl on Tuesday.
I will definitely reach out to the Central Florida club.

Thanks again,
Rocky
Rocky, The Central Florida Classic Truck club is going to the Cops and Kids show on Saturday.


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Just found this thread.

Lutz, Floridia!

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Hi Rocky,

I’m also a new member up on the north side of Jacksonville.

If you find yourself up this way let me know.

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Might want to start a separate post for each "event" so you can get better coverage and also track who might be going.

Fun to watch this thread. Glad to see good comm.


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New member here. '66 Short stepside from Melbourne area. Truck is still being brought back to life, but hopefully I can meet up with some of y'all one day. For now, I'd be happy to be able to drive to the local Dunkin's for coffee on a Sat. morning LOL

RB


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RB,

Good to see you made it back here into the South side (sunnyside) of our virtual garage. grin

Just wanted to let the gang know, you have posted in the Welcome Centre!

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Originally Posted by RLB
New member here. '66 Short stepside from Melbourne area. Truck is still being brought back to life, but hopefully I can meet up with some of y'all one day. For now, I'd be happy to be able to drive to the local Dunkin's for coffee on a Sat. morning LOL

RB
RB, welcome to the Southern Stovebolter forums. We have several Florida Bolters, but most are scattered. Brevard county has a very active car cruise scene. Check out www.Flacarshows.com


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Hey there gang! I see since February, we have had a number of new registrations coming in from Florida. Not all become Members but quite a few have!

Hope to see this Florida group be able to do some Mini-Meets!

Have at it.

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We're on it Ms Peggy. Maybe something "down that way" in the future!!


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Alvin, Let's plan on a gathering at the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona Beach. It happens over Thanksgiving weekend.
As long as Tuts doesn't buy everything in Moultrie the weekend before!


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Good idea Wayne. Been trying to get there for some time. I remember back when you sent me a parking pass if I remember correctly. Good idea.


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The Daytona Turkey Run is 14 days away. I hope to see several of the Florida Bolter's there.

THE DETAILS are here. Let us know if you are interested and attending.


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#1532996 01/15/2024 5:49 PM
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I was wondering if there are any Bolters this far South. A few times a year I see an AD truck but it’s always traveling in the opposite direction. By the time I turn around they are long gone. Man those things are fast’ LOL. I'm in the process
Of restoring my 1950 5 window. You Tube and pictures are fine but a close inspection would surly help. Also how do I get a calendar and register for the Smoky Mountain meet.

Thanks Ed


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Ed / Red - moved your post here to see the FL Bolters who have checked in thus far. Be sure to frequent the main SoBo page. That's where you should inquire about the big events (including the Jamboree in Tennessee) as well as request their calendar. The question about video might best be posted in General Truck Talk. Besides any video, there may be some specific tips (and Tech Tips) available to help you with your restoration.


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Red welcome, I have sent you a PM with further details.


~ Craig
1958 Viking 4400
"The Book of Thor"
Read the story in the DITY
1960 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

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