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I would like to relate the difference between a Stovebolter and a mere Stovebolt Owner.

I took the day off, and instead of walking the dogs in my neighborhood, I drove my wife to work in Redmond, and walked the dogs there.
We cam upon a beauty of a 56-57 shortbed stepside. It was well used, but very solid. No holes or dents and very slight surface rust here and there. It had chrome bumpers, and a logo on the side that said V8 and (I think but I'm not sure) it said Hydramatic (Well, it was something-a-matic anyhow ).
It's a GMC. The interior was complete and stock and very clean. Stock wheels and good tires.

A guy, whom I assume is the owner, came out and was getting into a new pickup parked behind it. He saw me admiring the Jimmy and in a loud voice said, "It's not for sale."
I told him I was just admiring it and he repeated, "It's not for sale godammit!"

Normally, when I meet a 'bolter, I make sure he/she knows about this website. But this guy didn't give me an inch.

Maybe he was just having a bad day.

Yeah, maybe the dog crapped on the carpet and then he spilled coffee on himself. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt.
You gotta expect people to admire and ask questions and make comments and what not when you have an old vehicle. If I'm out working on the Pontiac and people walk by or drive by, I'm surprised if they DON'T say anything. People often make a point to stop and chat it up for a bit. You gotta expect it. And hey man, I love talking about my truck and car.
-David
Kustoms-and-Sleds

There's no excuse for being rude. Unfortunately, it seems to be pandemic these days. I suppose he might have been more friendly if he saw you drive up in your truck...

Being rude is the rule nowadays, haven't ya'll watched any ball games? You're lucky he didn't shoot you. Brian

This guy is also a A.. H...

Quite true on the ballgames!!!!! Worse than politics--somebody's gonna get killed. I've never understood how anybody can get as worked up as they do over children's games played by adults--but they do--eventually prolly have to outlaw sports here on the Bolt Civility in American society is becomin rare.

There is never an excuse for rude behavior, it would have been better for him to simply remain silent.

Also, there is NEVER, EVER an excuse for taking the Gods name in vein.

Isn't there an old saying that goes something like "better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt."

should have told him you were just checking it out in case you wanted to steal it.