I'm planning to be on the square in Scottsboro May 10th (2nd Saturday Cruise-in) if anyone would like to join me (and Charlie ...).
Anyone ... ???
J
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
We have something similar here in Brunswick, "First Friday". They close off the Main street downtown and allow nothing but foot traffic, local Food Trucks and Bands. There is an area in front of the local Library that is used just for a vintage Car Show. It's usually a great time.
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~ 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)
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"We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are"
1948 International Farmall Super A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Looking forward to seeing pics form the "Cruise-In". Hope you find some other Stovebolt owners to meet and get to know.
~ 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)
Wish I could have been there- - - - -8 hours spent being a taxi driver for outpatient treatment for my wife at the local hospital today! Hope it was a good day, and results in some new stovebolters joining the crew! 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!
It was a CancEx due to the rain. We have pretty steady rain here all day. Try it again next month. Jerry -- it will be from 5-7 pm around the square in Scottsboro.
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
2nd Saturday Cruise-in has been changed to Noon to 4 pm tomorrow. Courthouse Square in Scottsboro.
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Another CankEx due to the T-storms. We'll try again in July. Hopefully the No Kings nut jobs (all 3 of them ...) will get rained out, too.
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Trying again for 12 July ... but a week out, the weather doesn't look favorable... Wareagle -- maybe we should just do our own event??
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
“You hold it and they will come”, just like in “Field of Dreams”!
Don
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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!
I tried that once. It all went great ... and then *you* showed up
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~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Looks like I'll be in Virginia that day- - - - -have fun! 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!
I tried that once. It all went great ... and then *you* showed up
Well John, I think that quote is directed at me. So as honored adhoc member of the Southern Bolter’s and a upstanding member of the MBA, I take that as a challenge to attended any event you may orchestrate. I also refuse to be a snobby one ton owner as you have already admitted to being.
Honored to be a part of this great group! 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!
Ok fine. Give it a whirl.... but you won't last long. None do. 3804 ownership, by the very nature of merely caretaking the ultimate blending of automotive artistry, engineering, craftmanship and sheer elegance, and through no fault of the owner, just forces a certain swagger. We stand taller (4-6 inches ...) Dogs obey us, women swoon at our approach. Other men want to be us. Fish want to bite on our hooks. It just happens and there's nothing you can do about it.
After you've driven it around for awhile, you'll be talking just like Maj. Winchester on M*A*S*H.
You won't need therapy. (those around you might ...)
Embrace it.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum "I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O"
This afternoon/Evening on the Square in Scottsboro. Seven Stovebolts showed up. The white TF left before I could get a picture of it. We parked next to a stunning '55 wagon and chatted with those folks awhile. They are also recent transplants to the Scottsboro area. Ended up meeting and spending time with the folks with the '55 1/2-ton. Hopefully they'll check in here before too long. It was a really nice event. Less than 100 vehicles in attendance, but a nice mix of originals, street rods and modern stuff.
And to cap off the day ...
.. Charlie won the People's Choice Award!
Fun afternoon in Scottsboro!
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
That is a nice 56 wagon and nice to see Charlie getting well deserved recognition.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
~ 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)
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John - Looks like you and Peggy got out and had a grand time! Charlie scoring the "People's Choice" award is fantastic.
The 2nd pic of the '55.1 Series threw me for a little loop seeing the steering wheel looks to be upside down - lol. Definitely looks like you all found a worthy gathering in your new community and I appreciate you sharing the fun.
~ 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)
Attended today again. Although ... I took the Binder Dump today.... And I got a LOT of positive comments on the Binder dump. It was the only Binder there.
Anyhoo ... here's a few pics from fellow 'Bolters (who probably don't know ... yet ... that they are brothers here ... No cutlines on the photos, they'll have to speak for themselves...
A couple of them transcend the whole Stovebolt-o-verse into other realms of imaginable grandeur ...
~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
Looks like a really nice gathering today! Obviously an enjoyable and interesting day.
~ 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)
Indeed. There were more than 120 vehicles in attendance. Please forgive me if I find cars (except German ones ...), and trucks made after 1979, ... uninteresting.
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~ 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 A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
The Blue AD had a really interesting grill, the color on the Red C10 was very vivid..And yes we think early Broncos are COOL too.
120 Cars is a full blown Car show around here.
~ 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)
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