~ 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
Well, Peggy... The Ned, as delivered by Lugnutz, left in my shop.
~~ Jethro 1954 3100 Back to Life In the Dity Gallery 1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020
~ 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
The Ned has grown since the last time I seen it. Jerry must have added the Mic?
Congratulations! 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!
Right above the micrometer, Hotrod added a nicely done brass tag which reads: MEASURE WITH A MICROMETER, MARK IT WITH A PIECE OF CHALK, AND CUT IT WITH AN AXE.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
Before we all forget, I guess I'd better write up a history of the Ned and who the recipients have been. Y'all know that the base of The Ned (what it started as) was one of Peggy's Dad's bowling trophies ... The winged goddess hurling a bowling bowl that originally adorned the trophy base ended up as a hood ornament on our Hoopty Van (the '88 G-20 Chevy van I got for $200 at the Government surplus auction at Ft Meade, MD ... I gave the van to a kid from Fredericksburg who wanted it for his garage punk band. Just couldn't say no to that!)
~ 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)
I guess I'd better write up a history of the Ned and who the recipients have been.
John, you got me hooked! Continue please.
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've posted all of the interesting pics from the Wrenchfest weekend on my website page. Click this LINK to view all the pics. See how much fun we had? You should have attended!!!!
Wish y'all could have come... half of the attendees were Southern Bolters ???????
~~ Jethro 1954 3100 Back to Life In the Dity Gallery 1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020
Well ... Jethro & Carl -- Ya done good, boys!! The very first one of these Homecomings/Wrenchfests started out with 5 or 6, so just remember that it may take a time or two. You had the tried and true recipe -- Projects and fellowship!! Start thinking about next year! In the meantime ... Winchester!!! Big thanks to Lugnutz (and Plus One) for participating!
I'm very sorry I couldn't make it.
~ 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)
Well ... Jethro & Carl -- Ya done good, boys!! Big thanks to Lugnutz (and Plus One) for participating!
The PLUS ONE is my good friend Al Hill. He has 3, (yes THREE), 1934 Chevy trucks in various stages. Two are 1/2T and the 3rd is a 1.5T truck. He really enjoyed learning about torque tube repair and maintenance. We became friends because he lives only 30 minutes from me and has a 1965 C10 Stepside like mine.
When I showed up at Jethro's on Friday, we talked about just how many bolters were going to actually show up, given all of regrets messages from those who had "Life Happens" issues and couldn't make it, I told him without hesitation that if it was just us two to show up we'd still have a grand time. A few more than just us did show up and we did have a Grand Time! We always do rain or shine. I do miss seeing a bunch of you guys who couldn't pull it off to join us. There's always next time I reckon.
I'll never forget the first Homecoming that I attended. Sunday rolled around and it was time to go home, but I did not find myself in the mood to hurry up and hit the road. I made sure to say goodbye to everyone. Even after saying all of the goodbyes, I just stood there, feeling like I was where I belonged. These get togethers are special. I strongly recommend them to everyone.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
I remember the first ones we had, too.I think our first actually ODSS gathering was in Winchester in 2007 ... the Apple Festival, I think. We gathered at the old apple plant. The owner of the property was expecting a big motorcycle turnout that didn't happen and we all ended up being able to pick our own individual port o potties for the weekend I think 2008 was our first actual "Homecoming" at the (then) Stovebolt HQ. That event which ran for more than a decade evolved into "Wrenchfest."
Thing to keep in mind -- we learned that it takes a couple of iterations to build the event. We started small and ... well, you all know what the event grew into. The venue this year (Jethro's place) looks truly beautiful and spacious. Lots of potential for growth. Start planning again for next year!
For nostalgia's sake, here's a little trip down memory lane -- ODSS first official "Gabfest" -- Winchester Apple Festival, May 2007.... 2007???? Holy crap ... Look how young we all look ...
And then a couple from the first actual Homecoming. (which built on the participation the year previously at Winchester ... and included inviting the members of the ATHS Baltimore-Washington Chapter)
~ 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)
I'm hoping to be able to host a Stovebolt event of some type one of these days- - - - -while I'm still on the green side of the grass! Some recent medical issues with both Mary and myself have put me a little behind the power curve lately, but I'm looking forward to that situation improving, sooner rather than later! 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!
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!
Honestly, that was one of the bed nights sleep I've ever had!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-Ton The GreenMachine In the Stovebolt Gallery
