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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | I got a message from Dave Hoque. He is expecting a record turnout for 2025 Smoky Mountain Nationals. He asked if I had a number for the Trucks that would be attending this year. He is interested in the number that won't be registered for the Show, the Trucks other than the AD series.
If you are planning to attend and bringing your Truck please let me know. I would like to have a number to him as soon as possible.
Last edited by TUTS 59; 01/07/2025 1:53 AM.
~ 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: 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 | Planning on it....so far. Depending on couple things but room is reserved | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Reservations made and should have a new to us Chevy that is road worthy. Waiting on the owner to get the title straightened out thru the court system.
Also the weather has to be be better for the trip to Oklahoma and pick it up;
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: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | Has anyone registered their Truck for the Show?
~ 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: Oct 2014 Posts: 124 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 124 | I've registered one and may register another if I can talk the wife in to driving it. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 |
~ 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 2014 Posts: 3,504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 | How booked up is lodging in the area? I’d say I’m unlikely to make it, but still considering.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | It's getting full quickly.
~ 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: Oct 2014 Posts: 124 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 124 | The Tremont still had some rooms available just a few days ago and you might check the Highland Manor. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 | Old Blue is registered. 😁
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,576 | Wayne won't be there this time. Conflicting engagements keeping us away.
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: Aug 2009 Posts: 174 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 174 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | We can't do this without you and Linda! What would we do for entertainment 🤔...
~ 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: Feb 2023 Posts: 329 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 329 | The wife & I have a place reserved for the weekend. Plan on driving the C 10. Hopefully the Vintage Air will be functional by then. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 | Just FYI…,
We’ve stayed in Wears Valley a couple times when we’ve been out there. Probably 10 mins or so from Townsend.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | I would register but we’ll have a non AD Chevy on the trailer.
JW, if you are just thinking about going, go ahead and make your reservations now. Almost everyplace offers free cancelation if you can’t make it. But trust me, you and your family will enjoy this event, even if you don’t bring your AD.
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: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,504 | I will enjoy it. Family? Meh???
One of my 4 kids would enjoy it for a few hours.
But we all do enjoy the Smokies. Trying to negotiate a little long weekend for the family.
Last edited by JW51; 01/11/2025 9:22 PM.
1951 3100
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Peggy and I have it on our radar ... Tentatively. The good news is that it's only 4 hours from here  We have a lot on *our* plate at the moment so its hard to make plans.
~ 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 A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 395 Donald S. | | Donald S. Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 395 | I have my reservations again this year. Keeping my fingers crossed. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 240 | Dave Hogue’s SMN page on YouTube… last video said over 200 registrations already! It’s gonna be even bigger than last year! 
“Old Blue” 1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Just watched the show update and Dave expects 350+ trucks at the show, so get your lodging reserved now!
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: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | Yep, Dave said this Show has just exploded. The show grounds can accommodate the number of Trucks, but the Motels and Restaurants will be packed. Better secure your lodging NOW if you can...
~ 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 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Better count Peggy and I out then at this point. Our schedule is just too fluid this far out. If anyone wants to make a detour to stop by Stovebolt HQ coming or going, you are more than welcome! We're about 60 minutes south of I-24 (South Pittsburgh)and about the same West from I-59 (Ft Payne).
~ 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 A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | I'm still a "definite maybe"- - - - -health issues at home are pretty unpredictable at the moment.
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | Seems like a lot going on around that time frame. Our Grandson's HS graduation is that week along with our anniversary. It's a juggling act to get everything crammed into a couple of weekends. We are looking forward to this year, it's the 5th year of our "Jamboree"..
~ 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: Aug 2009 Posts: 174 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 174 | Archie and Linda have RV reservations, don't intend to trailer the '46. Cya there! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | Archie, I'm glad you and Linda will be there, I know others will as well... 
~ 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: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | Just an update on those bring their Trucks. So far we have PaPa Joe and "Old Blue', Alvin and "Blue Thunder", Rob and his Red '66 C10, Tom and his Black '54, Don is a maybe on bringing a Truck. We have the front corner at the entrance again, same as last year. There is always room for more.
~ 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: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Vicki and I still plan on attending and should have a new to us old Chevy to trailer in.
I will update when I do get the truck home after waiting for almost six months on the title.
And, I will try not to tick Vicki off, so she will bake up some of her cookies for the event.
There are no garrentees that won’t happen though?
I will try to get her to bring a few of her creations though, just to guard the truck.
Don
Last edited by 2-Ton; 04/24/2025 2:20 AM.
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: 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 | Her creations are fantastic. She is talented.
Looking forward to seeing y'all. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | I'm planning on attending with my '49 3804. Hoping for Fri/Sat ...
~ 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 A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | You are really going to enjoy this event John!
I did register even though I will not have an AD truck and should pick up the Victory Truck later this week.
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: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | I don't have a vehicle any more that fits the critera, BUT I have been checking the travel savings if I go straight from home to the show. Looks more appealing.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | Ron just do it you will have a good time never know who you will meet
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | OK, Vicki and I will be there Thursday with the new to us 46 Chevy. Maybe Wednesday?
I Just watch Dave’s latest SMN video and even though I pre registered with a non AD truck, I am wondering where I should enter the show grounds at? He stated several times that the show ground entrance is only for AD trucks?
I guess we can figure that out later.
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: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 818 | Just got leave pass approved see you all soon in for a good time
57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,985 | Tim, so glad you're coming back, you were missed last year!
~ 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 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 | I apologize for not signing up sooner but I will be making the trip to Townsend. Looking forward to meeting new (for me) and old friend Stovebolters. I will be bringing a 1968 vintage Saginaw/Borg-Warner 3sp+overdrive that I rebuilt for Chris Felchle. Happy trails!
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | I'll arrive Friday morning, with a load of bits and pieces for several bolters. Craig, do you need the foot start linkage and the throwout bearing fork with that bell housing?
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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