Leo let us know last week that Richard "Weeds" Weeden has passed away. Weeds had been around the Bolt since March 2003 and many of you may recall his 1949 Chevy Suburban in the Gallery.
Weeds also wrote up a great Tech Tip, Old 'Burb, New Bed Ever notice there's a definite paucity of 'Burb bed kits available for the parts vendors? What's up with that? Well, if you're gonna do it (replace the bed), you're just gonna have to do it all yourself. And because there's no easy way to do this, you're left with two options -- doing it the hard way (compared to pickup bed replacement) or doing it the harder way. It's up to you to figure out which way is which. But Weeds has figured out a way to do it with plywood. Weeds attending many of theReunions in Kansas City. It'll take me awhile to hunt down some with Weeds in them. (Maybe some of you guys have some to share.) This one photo from the 2011 event John made part of the Panels & Burbs 2012 calendar, entitled "Burbs in the Mist."
Weeds was another one who helped us build this site and have been its strength. Many participate in this passionate hobby -- from helping newbies, offering sage words of advice or kindness, or showing up with tools!
Weeds ... catch you down the road!
John and Peggy
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~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery “It's not about counting time but making time count." ... Skip Heitzig
RIP, Weeds. I met him in Kansas City a number of years ago. Very likeable guy. He drove the almost 500 mile trip from Wisconsin at age 77 by himself. Beautiful Suburban, wipers didn't work but he persevered.
RIP Weeds. Will catch up with you one day in the future.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum
Meet Weeds at one of the Kansas City Stovebolt Reunions and remained friends since. Remember riding in his surburban with Leo, Cletus (also gone) and couple other bolters. A few years ago my daughter and I made a 2 week trip, 15 states, visiting Stovebolters. We stopped in to visit Weeds and his wife. We enjoyed a lunch with them and he took us to an airplane hanger where he had his shop where he had also built airplane engines. We also got to see some nice "old" planes in other hangers. Such a nice visit and warm welcome. I wonder if he ever finished the Pontiac?? Rest in Peace Weeds, Your one of the good ones.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
He was an awesome guy, glad I got the chance to meet him.
Tim
1951 3100 Chevrolet 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall Image "A house is built with boards and beams. A home is built with love and dreams." "Look deep before you leap !!!" / "Everything is Everything" "If I say a mouse can pull a house, hitch him up"
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