To all, the pre-Registration for this years Show opens in two days. Pre-Registration starts on January 2nd. This years Show features a larger venue with more area for parking, Food Trucks and vendors. Please visit the link below for more details..
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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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I hope to sign up Friday as soon as the registration opens and plan on having our 53 one ton in the show. Cabin reservation is already made so we plan on being in Townsend that Thursday thru Sunday.
Don
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!
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Darn it, I just remembered and signed up just now! Craig, you going to have an AD by then?
Don
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 doubt it, the Boss's head still turns East and West...
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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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I registered yesterday as well. Plan on bringing the 54' again. Looking forward to it! Is anyone planning on making the AD Thunder Tour and Virginia AD Nationals in August?....Maybe need to notify the ODSS group as well... Probably start another thread after we get past Smoky MTN Nationals.
I seen that Tom, hope Dave puts us in a good spot again this year. Craig, how about a 1950 Big Bolt that needs a new home? I hope to dig it out of the back corner of the barn next summer.
Don
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 seen that Tom, hope Dave puts us in a good spot again this year. Craig, how about a 1950 Big Bolt that needs a new home? I hope to dig it out of the back corner of the barn next summer.
Don
Would that big bolt work as a ramp truck? And carry 4500 lbs?
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
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!
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Maybe Tut's? He can sneak the Little Blue Truck into the SMN's on the back of an AD ramp truck. It would get a lot of attention.
Don
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!
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
As of this last weekend there are over 300 AD Trucks pre-registered for this years Show. I would not be surprised if it tops 500.
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I've decided to join the group in Townsend. I have reserved a room at the Gateway inn for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. I plan to join the breakfast in Waynesville again this year on Thursday's morning.
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
I have a room at the Gateway as well. Linda won't be making the event this year, so my roommate will be Alvin..
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Well Folks we are 60 days out from this year's event. I hope everyone has their lodging confirmed, rooms are getting scarce.
I am working on the shirts for the year, those will be available mid April. I will post future updates as things progress so stay I n the loop...
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Craig, any word if non-AD trucks can be somewhere on the field or near the Stovebolt tent?
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
Wayne, Dave said he's still working on the layout. I will touch base with him again this afternoon, I'll try to get an answer.
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I talked with Dave Hoque from the Smoky Mountain Nationals. He has an area set aside for us along side of a building they are calling the Depot. The Depot will also have various other activities, the Kiddie Train and an Adult Hay Ride. There should be a lot of traffic in that area. We will be setup just to the left of the Depot.
Dave is also making room for our Non-AD Trucks. We will have special passes for the gate that will allow us to park along side of our canopy.
I'm working out where Jerry's demonstration will be staged, should be right along side of us as well.
I will post updates as thing move along. The should be a great event this year.
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
It's just getting Bigger and Better every year! Guess I need to start sweet talking Vicki and hinting about the cookies?
Don
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!
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I just made my reservation now, Linda and I will be joining the Southern Bolters again, along with 'Cooper'. We sold the RV last month and will be staying at the Gateway.
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Put me down for an XL! Like I really need another T- Shirt?
Any thoughts about the weekend Stovebolt agenda? Don
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!
Don, the shirts are in the final design, I'll let everyone know when I start taking orders. I'll include everyone so far.
As far as the agenda, Alvin and I are discussing that now...please stand by...
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I spoke with Dave at SMN. He said the actual layout may be a few weeks away. A work in progress no doubt...
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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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
No '46 this year, too much going on with me heading a committee to dedicate a bronze memorial bust of John Bet-a-Million Gates in the home town of St Charles, Illinois on May 17. About a $50k project that has been funded by donations. A project I started last June...long story.
I got a PM from Tim (TPR57C), he will joining us again this year.. Our Most Southern "Southern 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I got the message from Tim late last night. Looks like he will be staying with Vicki and I for a few days after the show. I may try to have a small Stovebolt Meet and Greet here in mid Missouri for him.
Don
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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!
Just putting the feelers out anyone need a co pilot to show in towns End I’m going with Don king after show and have accommodation booked at highland manor in. I can fly to anywhere airport I am flying into Dallas and then can fly to most places
All sorted going to travel with Jay it will be a magic carpet ride to the smoky mountains then afterwards off with Don king for a while can’t wait to met the Stovebolt crew
Well Y'all we are little more than a week away from this years show. Lots of things going on in Townsend, the new location, the cruise routes, make sure you keep up with Dave on his link. We have some changes to Archie and Linda no longer have their RV, so the campgrounds is out for our Jamboree. We will work on a new location once we get there, we have an area at the Show grounds that may be available for us to use. Let me know if you have any ideas.
I have the shirts, they turned out nice. I'm working on the grab bags and things for our HQ area. It looks as if the only non AD truck going will be Alvin's '37 (Blue Thunder). Wayne will be meeting me at my house on Wednesday to leave from there. He and I will stay with Alvin in Boiling Springs and head off to Maggie Valley and the Buttered Biscuit Thursday morning. We'll meet the rest of the folks there along with Tim from Down Under, then off to Townsend.
We are once again presenting the "Best Stovebolt" Award at this years Show. I was thinking that maybe this year the criteria might be best "Old School" modified, something with true vintage parts. We'll talk about this when we meet up..
I was glad to hear Tim (TPR57C) is joining us, I also heard that Cosmo may make a guest appearance, we'll just have to wait and see. This should be a great event for us, bring a floppy hat and some walking shoes.. See you all soon.
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
I think we can make the Stovebolt HQ on the showgrounds work. Vicki and I will have that small charcoal grill we used last year along with charcoal, lighter fluid and a couple tables. We should be there by mid afternoon Thursday. Will be packing up and loading the truck this coming weekend.
Don & Vicki
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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!
Is there a final headcount of Stovebolter's going?
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Update on Tim Downunder (TPR57C). He should be on the airbus and ready to take off from the Sydney airport at 9pm central time. 15 +/- hour flight and land in Dallas at 12:30 PM Wednesday, Then another flight leaves Dallas at3:19 and lands in Columbia South Carolina at 6:51 eastern time. Jay or Al will be picking him up and take him the Townsend Thursday.
Safe travels Tim, and report in when you can. Don
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!
Wayne and I made it to Alvin's, we'll see Y'all at the Buttered Biscuit in the morning..😁
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Vicki and I should be there around noon today, Thursday.
Don
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!
The "Tut" bunch is leaving Alvin's shortly... see Y'all soon..😁
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
~ 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
~ 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)
If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane
Hey Tuts, another nice job on the shirts again! Just a caution, they are RED! Just a warning from my Linda, They will fade red on the first couple washings!
Hey Tuts, another nice job on the shirts again! Just a caution, they are RED! Just a warning from my Linda, They will fade red on the first couple washings!
When I showered last night, the red came off on the white washcloth
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
Years ago I washed a new red T with some whitey tighties and had pink underwear for quite a while.
Don
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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!
Vicki, Tim and I arrived at our house mid afternoon today. Vicki is staying home so Tim and I have over a week to explore the Ozarks. We will be running parts of old route 66 from Lebanon to Springfield, then on down to Eureka Springs. After that, back to Springfield for the ATHS show Saturday. Sunday and Monday we see which way the wind blows and follow that back to Lake of the Ozarks Wednesday June 10th for a small Stovebolt fish fry/meet and greet on the lake. Anyone in mid Missouri that want to join us, please contact me for directions.
Don
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!
Don, sounds like a Great little road trip. On Eureka Springs, my experience has been if you are there early (before 10am) there's a good chance you can park on the street downtown. Any later and just hit the first parking lot.
It sounds like you guys, and gals, had a great time at SMN in Townsend again this year. I wish I could have made it. I really enjoyed last year. But, too many irons in the fire…
