A community TAKES a community to grow and thrive. Not just a few. An information sharing site requires two things -- information and people willing to share it. And that's where you all come in. About 27 years ago, when we started this site, all I knew was about two pages of info regarding stuff I'd learned just working on our '39 1/2-ton. Look at us now. All *I* know now would still only amount to two pages ... The difference is all of you.
We are humbled by the expressions of appreciation and gratitude for help that continue to pop up on Stovebolt. But it's not what Peggy and I do.
We see Bolters reaching out, in big ways and small -- providing links, images, advice to help solve a problem or two; taking a drive to provide parts, tools, hands-on help; mini-meets and Gabfests - fellowship that still brings smiles all around. It's great to be connected!
Besides a community that offers all that, we hope the Forums nurture a desire to help and share with others. It seems that grateful acts tend to bring out thankful responses. Thankfulness is a learned skill; learned best seeing it modeled. Sharing in small successes (even the smallest of them) is a real boost. Even in difficult or stressful event, having strangers step up and offer help, is appreciated. A "small" thing be even be to check the "unanswered" posts. Sending a reply, is like giving a nod that says, "We know you are here and are wanting to help."
When you’re grateful for all you have, then Thanksgiving is the road you want to be found driving.
Wishing all our Stovebolt Collective a Happy Thanksgiving.
Be thankful for family, for your health, for friends, for your freedoms and for the ability to enjoy this great hobby!
John and Peggy
Last edited by Peggy M; 11/25/20259:10 PM.
~ John
A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult.
1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery 1946 2-Ton grain truck 1946 3/4-ton pickup, 1953 1-ton pickup 1957 1-ton flatbed dually, 1954 Pontiac Straight Eight Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
I'm thankful for you and Peggy, John, and for Stovebolt. And for the guys here who have helped me in my restoration.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Many thanks to John, Peggy and the entire Stovebolt Community!
~ 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)
Likewise, I really appreciate all the knowledge I have gained from this site. Thank you all for your contributions and to John & Peggy for hosting the best old GM truck site on the web!
Happy Thanksgiving and wishing you and your family good health!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals
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
I hope all are having a great Thanksgiving Day ðŸ‘🇺🇸ðŸ˜
1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
John, Peggy, et.al., Yeah, there is much to be thankful for regarding this hobby of bringing back chevrolet/gmc trucks from the start of them in the early 1900's through the model year o/a 1972. Back in 2012 when I first signed up there were maybe 26K members & today you have, what about 46K members? I do know having the site, using it to learn, using it to buy parts from other members, & generally Journaling the build of the '52 'Burb, helps keep me on point to chip away at the hobby. It is fun, but it also can be exhausting cause as we age we slow down a bit. Enough excuses, let me get out in the garage & get busy with the '52 'Burb! V/r, Nick or "NJC"
Nick, haha - get out in the garage. You've been doing a great job with your PJ blog. Great details. Looking for the next update now.
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I was wondering how everyone's Thanksgiving went? Some may still be on "holiday" as the English say it.
We spent the day with some good, long time friends - and their family. So much cooking I haven't seen in a long time. Despite a big glitch first thing in the morning -- the fridge had an "issue" -- it wasn't cooling. The menfolk wondered if it might be a compressor. The lady of the house, on top of her game, had the kids and their friends gather up a bunch of ice chests to put the important stuff in them. They kept the fridge closed as much as possible. The freezer seemed to be staying cold. ?? The men thought about taking a hammer to it. It was hard to move the fridge. Once away from the wall, the lady of the house and the two other females grabbed various rags to clean on top, under and behind the fridge. It was a once in a blue moon opportunity.
The hammer on the compressor did nothing, although we all thought we heard some noise in there.
Despite it all, dinner was fabulous. We took the elder females home since it was on our way. Such great time to have several generations, sharing old stuff; and the youngsters sharing new stuff -- like newest IT. Besides all this good food and fellowship, we brought a nice bag of take home with us. They said they needed the space in the coolers.
John took some additional coolers this morning since the men-folk were meeting with more friends at the farm. Turns out ........... someone bumped the thermostat on the fridge. Once set back to the correct number, the fridge did its job.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
Had a great Thanksgiving dinner with my 100 year old mom, my three sisters and their spouses and a niece and her boyfriend. Turkey and all the fixings including mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, etc. needed sideboards on our plates. We ate out on mom’s deck and were thankful that she was able to join us at the table after recuperating from a fall a few weeks ago.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
We don’t do thanksgiving downunder but I think it sounds like a good thing everybody getting together . I enjoy meeting fellow Stovebolt people . everybody seems to have a good outlook on life
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Thought I'd bring this up from the last time we had a Thanksgiving thread. We missed out on 2024 since we were in transitioning from MD to AL most of November. Once in AL, it took awhile to get any internet connection. We have a good set up finally with the Northeast Alabama Power Company. The "power company?" Who'd a thought.
So ... grateful for that first off.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
This morning I’m thinking of our friends who emigrated here from South Africa 3 years ago. They are so happy to be here knowing they will never live long enough to acquire much. Rather their children and grandchildren will be far better off. Quite literally they are thankful today for what they will never possess. I’m blessed beyond measure, mostly from those who went on before, Happy Thanksgiving!
Thankful to have another Happy Thanksgiving with fellow Bolters and their families. 100% agree with Greg that there is just too much to list! But I'll offer my thanks anyways for everything and everyone we still can share with.
~ 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)
After these few days, I'm thankful that nothing seemed to go wrong with the Bolt (server issues, etc.). Hopefully, it gave Paul S a rest.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
A community TAKES a community to grow and thrive. Not just a few. An information sharing site requires two things -- information and people willing to share it. And that's where you all come in. About 27 years ago, when we started this site, all I knew was about two pages of info regarding stuff I'd learned just working on our '39 1/2-ton. Look at us now. All *I* know now would still only amount to two pages ... The difference is all of you.
John & Peggy.
