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RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
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57 3200 pickup 265 V8 with service tray
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | Relentlessly haggling down a Plymouth seller is my bet.
Last edited by 52Carl; 07/24/2026 4:14 AM.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 | I sent an email to him. Let's see if he answers.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 | I got a Facebook comic photo from Ron about how Australians kiss just a few days ago. So yes, Ron is doing fine.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 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! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 | He has been laying low but I’m sure he will surface There must be a lot of people laying low. There are only 11 threads on this entire forum! Don't know if I've ever seen that before. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,066 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,066 | Saturdays are usually quiet.
Hope Ron jumps in.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,711 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,711 | Not like Ron to be this quiet ... 
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,436 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,436 | Knowing Ron, he’s out looking at an old car that he won’t buy.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 | Knowing Ron, he’s out looking at an old car that he won’t buy.  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 | Contacted Ron today and he is still kicking. He said at 83 years old he is having some eyesight problems.
He has an appointment Friday for some kind of eye surgery.
What’s that saying, “Don’t let the old man in”, Ron is fighting that hard!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 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! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,754 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,754 | Thanks for reaching out to him directly Don and updating on his status. Hope the eye surgery helps him get back into Stovebolt. Please let him know we are thinking of him. 
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100Follow 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)
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 | Ron is on Facebook, that’s how I got a hold of him.
PM me and I’ll let you know his last name.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 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! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,289 Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum | | Moderator for Tons o' Fun , Co-Moderator Driveline Forum Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 1,289 | Well I'm glad to hear that the other Ron is doing well. Nice guy, met him at the 2019 get together. Oh, and by the way........rough crowd on this forum. Lol.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604In 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." | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,711 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,711 | Oh, and by the way........rough crowd on this forum. Lol. Ron ... That's what they *want* you to think ... 
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | If we didn't poke Ron a little bit from time to time, he'd surely think that we didn't care about him.
We do.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 | Contacted Ron again today on Facebook and he said his skill to get on Stovebolt is lost.
So I gave him a Stovebolt VIP's phone number and I hope they don't mind. He probably already had it but lost it.
I also gave him a link to another Stovebolt VIP on Facebook to friend him.
Ron could probably use some friends right now.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 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! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Skill to get on Stovebolt? You mean he forgot his password?
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 | Probably Tiny, that the gist I got from him. He said he just turned 83 and has lost the little computer skills he used to have.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 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! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | I am back and you can blame Don. I am on my phone, it surprised me. My computer suffered a catastrophic failure.
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: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 | Welcome back Ron. Is there a Plymouth in your garage?
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,398 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,398 | Welcome back Ron! We were worried about you. Glad you’re okay.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 | Ron, WELCOME BACK! Good to see you back online. Speaking of using your phone, lately I've noticed that voice recognition has really improved over the last couple years and nowadays, if I see the little mic graphic (and no ones around) I tap it just start talking to the phone, is so much easier/faster than typing. Still gotta proof read but it's usually right these days.
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,306 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,306 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 | Cannot over empty the need to proof red , very carefully. Otherwise you wind up looking very silly. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 | Cannot over empty the need to proof red , very carefully. Otherwise you wind up looking very silly. LOL
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | And the man who invented Autocorrect died. May he rest in pizza.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,586 | Sure Ron, blame it all on me!
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery1946 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! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | I am so glad to see your post that I gives me goose bumps.
You're a good egg Ron.
(Nobody says 'good egg' anymore. I'm trying to bring it back.)
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 | Cannot over empty the need to proof red , very carefully. Otherwise you wind up looking very silly. LOL I just saw my typo - that IS funny! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 | I am so glad to see your post that I gives me goose bumps.
You're a good egg Ron.
(Nobody says 'good egg' anymore. I'm trying to bring it back.) If being a “good egg” was a distinction , there must have been a lot of bad eggs. Then there’s “egged on” ; no idea where that came from. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 10,997 | Welcome back, Ron. Waiting to see pics of that Plymouth. I bet you could sneak one in.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 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. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 | Cannot over empty the need to proof red , very carefully. Otherwise you wind up looking very silly. LOL I just saw my typo - that IS funny! Looks like you had more than one typo! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 | I’m getting better at screwing up with age. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,986 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2020 Posts: 788 | Given the topic evolvement , I offer the following :
A priest , a minister and a rabbit walk into a blood bank.
A nurse addresses the trio and says “The first thing I need to know is your blood type. Let’s start with you” , pointing at the rabbit.
The rabbit responds with “Actually , I think I’m a typo.”
(Guess why I edited…)
Last edited by Waveski; 08/27/2026 1:49 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,700 | Given the topic evolvement , I offer the following :
A priest , a minister and a rabbit walk into a blood bank.
A nurse addresses the trio and says “The first thing I need to know is your blood type. Let’s start with you” , pointing at the rabbit.
The rabbit responds with “Actually , I think I’m a typo.”
(Guess why I edited…) I don't care what anybody says! Now That's Funny!
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,711 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,711 | Variation on that theme: A monsignor, a pastor and a rabbi walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Hey what is this, a joke?" Thank you. I'll be here all night. 
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,242 Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator) | | Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator) Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,242 | Two clowns are eating a cannibal. One turns to the other and says "I think we got this joke wrong..." | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,436 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,436 | Is this the new “Hey Joker” thread?
Yo Ron, did you get that Plymouth yet?
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
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