The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk bolting thru the snow--- POPCORN

are you out there enjoying the snow in your bolt? i plan to this afternoon, have to get gas for the snowblower. had enough do this batch but the winter is just starting. anyone else plan to drive in the snow today? ron

well it was almost 89 here yesterday and a cool front came in, now about 40 but no snow,,,wish we had a little though.........regards..Fred

don't know if if I'd call it "enjoying the snow" but I'll be enjoying the bolt

Bill

92 here yesterday. Joker, you keep your wishes in Mesquite. We don't need it here.

Id almost be scared to drive it in the snow due to the fact of other drivers that cant drive in the snow and crashing into it.

I drove the old '63 to the top of what I affectionately called "Garbage Mountain" in the snow last week. We had to haul some scraps from the garage-building project to the local landfill and the staff directed us up a quarter mile, 30 degree (not percent) grade made for bulldozers. I didn't think the old two-wheel drive would make it, but it held and we topped it out. Scary as h*ll, but fun.

heck, Kim,, I would have to change my britches when I got back after that deal.....

cletis,, but we could get out and do some do-nuts

Joker, have you seen what's coming? Don't forget, you wished for this.

Joker, do they sell snow tires in Mesquite?
Maybe you should get one of those 454 cu in snowblowers..Cowboy boots don't work well in snow...Ok, I'm done..
Take care, and put another log on the fire.
Steve

Drivers in the D/FW metro area don't know how to drive on dry roads, let alone wet ones. Throw in something frozen and all hell breaks loose.

Tomorrow is going to suck gentlemen, and snow tires isn't going to help. Pray for us all!

I went 'Boltin' through the snow all afternoon last Saturday. I plowed my drive, my dad's drive, his field drive, my neighbors drive, his field drive, his machineshop drive............
Scott

Hmm.

Drive one with nearly impossible to replace sheetmetal, or one with four-wheel-drive and parts that can be found on every second corner.

Other drivers scare me. The good stuff stays home when it snows.

Works real good, I'm still fighting with someone else's insurance company over damage they did to one of mine sitting in the back corner of my yard.

We got our tree on Sat. But I did drive in the snow today too. It's really cold here right now and the 49 is running great. Heater even works well.
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we have had snow in washington, the state of, for a few weeks now and my old bolt goes like a tank. we have had deep powder, black ice, hardpack "white ice", and everything in between. it is a pleasure to drive, the heater does not work very well in the cold, 7 degrees today. i chalk that up to age and being out of its element. but that old truck is my daily driver and she never dissapoints. drive slow and think ahead.

The ol' 62 is my only four wheeled ride now,so of course I'll drive it in snow,the snowier,the better. My truck was built to drive,weather has no bearing on when I drive it. Besides,it handles snow and slick roads better than my newer vehicles,and the heater works GREAT!
Speed

Shipwright - that'd make a nice holidaze card wouldn't it. I got one of those cheapo harbor freight mini heaters that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Believe it or not, it works! And its better than nothing which is what I now have on the 59.

The other nice thing is if I drive my old dog, well, anything that's going to hit it these days will probably mostly bounce off it, especially if they hit my massive flatbed. That is, anything this side of a semi...

I probably would not mind driving in the snow if it were not for all the salt they put on the roads here in Upstate NY!

Ron: Don't get to drive the old truck still in pieces get by with the 88 tho. I get the pleasure and quiet time to clean all the sidewalks here at the hospital. Really love it!

popcorn The Truth is Out There (Heard this morning we got some more coming plus 4 degrees OH Yea) Ben

If I had a bolt, I'm sure I'd get to drive it in the snow tomorrow, they are giving somewhere between 2-5 inches for us tomorrow. Guess I'll just have to play with my 48 cj2a some.

That is a great photo Shipwright. I have a couple of Hallmark Christmas tree ornaments of old trucks, each carrying a Christmas tree - just like your picture. Cool.

i have to fess up i didn't get out. had two lovely ladies coming over and had to clean the house. one may be a potential date, my first since my divorce four years ago. wanted to put my best foot foward and i stayed home to clean. looks like i will have another chance soon. 5-6 inches of snow coming. i put 250 #'s of weight in the back and goes fine. the cold does worry me 8 degs. today and it plans to stay that way, heater works but fan slow 6 in a 12 volt system with a reducer. without the reducer it sounds like it will fly off by it's self. BTW shipwright love picture!!!!!!!!!! POPCORN some get paid do what is fun lucky you. more fun to come. ron

We be old, you did it all wrong. Leave the house a mess and they'll take pity on you and clean it for you.

shipwright, that is a neat pix.. do not have a heater or a cig. lighter in my 52.. looks as if the snow that we might have gotten has petered out..seems to happen a lot..........Fred

Snow? Snow? What snow?? :-)

BTW Shipwright...that's a great pic of your bolt with the Xmas tree!! It looks cold though...Brrrrr.

Thanks everyone. I made some postcards from some of the pictures I took that day. Came out great. Old Gold, it IS cold here. Topped out today at a balmy 7°. I took old Ruby (the truck) to Home Depot this morning too. Two pumps and she started right up. Had to feather the throttle till she warmed up a bit, but started and ran fine.

ttodd-- check your email

CLETIS,thanks for the advice. it has been 40 years since my last date and i am not up to speed on the ways of doing things now. i thought the liberated woman would like a self sufficent man, not a needy one looking for a house keeper. try try try again. that may be my problem, no pets no woman no worries. ron BTW another chance to bolt thru the snow tonight, 4-6 inches by morning.

If you just want your house cleaned, cheaper to hire a maid

Hey Ron, got all the equipment up here ready just put the blower and cab on the other tractor!

I'll keep my eyes and ears open for a nice lady, 45 to 80 should cover it shouldn't it?

popcorn The Truth is Out There (Sure you do not want a puppy instead )Ben

P.S. want to get together soon and have some coffee w/you also will let you know when Mr. Houston is coming.

Hey shipwright, just wanted to say that the pics are really cool, you have a beautiful family ... and oh yeah the truck is pretty nice too ... I especially liked your idea of the postcards... I talked my wife into using the same idea for our Christmas cards this year... just in time I hope...

Rock on fellow stovebolt fans.

Weather update from Missouri... current time 11 a.m. -- 6 1/2 inches of snow, current temp + 4 degrees with forecasted of 12 for the day... ouch.

I have the same problem as cujo8. Here in western new york, they put alot of salt on the roads. I would love to take it for a spin though. Who knows, maybe i will just say screw it all, and take it for a short ride anyhow.

I wasn't home the last couple of days to get mine out. Had to go 200 miles west, over to ski country (Glenwood Springs, CO).

However, I chased down a real nice 49 1/2 ton, I saw going down the road yesterday, while I was over there.

I'm sure he don't have any trouble getting through the snow, as he had it sitting on top of a 74 Blazer frame.

He'd never heard of this site, but maybe popping in now that I've enlightened him.

Good job Jed..That's one closer to 10,000..Glad you made it back across the pass.

Steve

POPCORN, just let me know. RON btw just got in from using the snowblower on my driveway and walk. glad i have it. weatherbug says another 4-5 inches overnight fri. may get another chance to use it, may be glad i am off sat.

Well our snow didn't come, we had rain which put a thin coat of ice here and there. They did call off school so I didn't have to get up early today.

Also yesterday while I was out on my bus route I spotted a 55-59 COE and a couple mid-sixties step sides, all in the weeds on differant farms.

Now if I just had some $$$$.

Got 7 inches, worked all night and most of the early morning. 300 plus women here at the hospital and they love me!

popcorn The Truth is Out There (Going to be off some end of the month and a little of the new year "hernia surgery" be a good time to come visit) Ben

Me and the truck just got back from sledding on a local hill..Going down sure is a lot easier than walking back up..Got passed by every kid out there..They just kinda gave me that look like what's your problem..If I had any breath left, I would have told them, "Wait until you are 58"
No major damage, but the truck gave me a pretty evil look when we got home..
Stay warm and enjoy whatever you do..
Steve

webe-old,,you stated it has been 40 yrs since your last date, is that correct? if so ,then buddy, that is way to long................Fred

i had dated my wife since i first met her in 1964, but it was not good enough for her after 35 yrs of marriage, flowers, candy, jewelry, surprise trips not good enough, so she moved on to a new man . i figured out if i ask someone out now i am not afraid that they would say no, i have already been rejected big time, but what will i do if they say yes. things have change alot since 64 me included my friends say i am to picky. TMI again. ron BTW something i thought wouldn't happen. parked my truck at work home depot and one of the guys said a cart was up against my truck. my comment not much can hurt tha solid metal on the 54, well it did, it now has a softball size dent and crease going down from there from a plastic cart that the wind blew across the lot, beware.