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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 375 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 375 | I come to this site to talk about trucks; not other people. We can learn something from everyone. Let's stay focussed on salvaging these great old machines. The last thing I want to see is a person driven away from this site because we didn't agree on something he said. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 476 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 476 | My Favorite is Sgrig with the "PieWagon". I particularly liked his signature that said, "To the PieWagon!"
Don't lose your head to save a minute, You need your head, your brains are in it. Burma-Shave (1947)
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 | If you want to see names, you should see Anthony Smith's (just added him to the Gallery today). It's a good thing he does have names for them all because I COULD not keep them all straight!
Peg
~ One of many.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 | Why don't you all check this out. It's always something to keep in mind while we're in here. Merry Christmas. (I will think of a name for my car over the holiday  since John has named everything else!) Peg
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | Dear, your car has a name ... it's the "Peggymobile" Everytime I see you driving in it I think of Suzanne Sommers in the last scenes of American Graffiti (Cute chick in a white car with a white ragtop) Pardon us while we have a family argument... John
~ 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: Feb 2005 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 338 | Names are cool. I wish I was good at that sort of thing. We call the 1940 3/4 ton "The old Truck". As in wanna go for a ride in "The old truck" But I have two trucks. Both are 1940 Chevy trucks. Naming will have to come in at some point once it is more than a frame and cab.
As an example of my inability to name things. I have a 1960 Austin Healey "Bugeye" Sprite. We call that "The Bugeye". I am very attached to all my vehicles as are my kids. Just haven't gotten around to better handles for these rides.
Bill Schickling | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 388 | I always name the things I love and appreciate.....ie; my dogs,people and my truck her name is ANNIE and the others (RIP) were 'OL BLUE and BESSIE. Have a good day .  | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | I forgot about my tractor. Her name is Gertrude. The reasoning behind that is that she'd be a frumpy elderly librarian if she were a person.  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | HA HA bowtiesr4me. Most of those fruits and nuts came here from somewhere else. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | BILL, did you name the KIDS or they just the kids as in your post? RON
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: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 | It is amazing to see what some people will get cranked up about. The entire reason we are here is for fun and fellowship. Leave the cheap shots elsewhere. Waste of good blood pressure medication if nothing else.
Well, if you want the name of my truck, you have to see the Second Edition of the 2006 Stovebolt Calendar and see "Miss February". (On sale now!!) Hint: this truck has fought me tooth and nail throughout the rebuilding process, so I feel the name is certaintly appropriate.
Happened to be notified of the inclusion of my truck in the calendar on my birthday, so it was a nice present.
Richard 58 3104
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 147 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 147 | Well I call my car Mary Kay, because it is pink. I havent thought of a name for my bolt yet.
Way to go Richard, can't wait to check out centerfold pics of Miss Febuary...LOL
-RT1 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 543 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 543 | Brendan, Gertrude was the name of my dog that I had before joining the Air Force, and also was the name of my '53 Allis-Chalmers WD-45 tractor. My tractor had the faded orange A-C paint, and for some reason, the tractor reminded me of my dog. Even the tractor shedded sometimes...parts, that is!
Pessimist - Sees glass as half-empty. Optimist - Sees glass as half-full. Gov't- Sees glass and takes it from you because you have a glass. Political Correctness: A philosophical belief system bereft of common sense and logic, that supports and rewards ignorance and stupidity.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Patrick:
Gertie doesn't shed too many parts. She does have a belt problem in her hind end, though. I need to go and get a replacement for it, 'cause I don't like the sounds it makes when the belt slips.
Interestingly enough, Grandpa has FOUR D17's. (Two series III's and two Series IV's.) They go by the following monikers:
The Gas one The Diesel one The Burnt one The one in the shop
The one in the shop is undergoing a frame-off resto as we speak.
The burnt one was in a barn fire, and grandpa picked it up and redid it.
The other two are his "normal" tractors.
He's also got two Deeres. One's a B, and I have no idea what the other one is. It's quite a bit newer though. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 120 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 120 | You should only name your truck a ladies name in less of course maybe you are a lady. Mine is Roxan cause shes a workin truck. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 388 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 388 | Guess your right OLD GOLD, My apologies. Cause we have them here to! everytime you point 1 finger at someone there are 3 pointing back atcha.( ol grade school principal saying before "take everything out of your back pockets and hands on the desk"). Merry Christmas and Happy 2006! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | mine is called redryder..................and AD-pickup, dont bother to tell me it is stupid or my posts are stupid,, dont tell me about my grammar as you have done so before,, I have researched some of your post,, your grammar also is not great,, so before you try to clean up my house you might consider cleaning up yours first....now said, I would like to see a pix of your truck, so please direct me in doing so, I am sure I could find something good to say about it. like you I am retired, just an old man enjoying old trucks..so why not in 2006, we both try to enjoy each other more...I am game if you are...regards...Fred Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | AD-pickup,, for your records one source that Mexicosab ref would be: post on AGE, your reponse on 8-18-05 at 10:58 pm was it should be moved.. if need you can do a search and find all of your posts and response,,,,seems as if your memory may need to be jumped charged....have a good and safe holiday..Fred Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 28 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 28 | WOW what a range of names.....How KOOL is this... And I just got my Platinum CD today, it just came in the mail today what a great day
Peace
Sean
Never Let Them Go
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 218 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 218 | We call mine Curt, after my grandpa who was the original owner. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 338 | We B Old, You know that made me laugh right out load. Yes the kids have names. I guess thanks to their mother.  I will let you in on a family secret though. Every one in the family has the same nickname. My wife and I started this when we were dating and the kids have joined in. Our family nickname is Bud. So an email to my wife starts out Bud, and is signed Bud. If you've noticed I didn't even pick a user name for Stovebolt. I just used my name. I'm starting to think I need to do something about this pretty soon. Merry Christmas everyone. Bill Schickling | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | nice,, I love nick-names , I give them to all in my family and some that aren't in my family, you have a Merry Christmas Bud Bill Schickling..........Fred Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1 | The Goose, name he had when I got him
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm beer
1957 GMC 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 81 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 81 | I used to have a 65 Chevy 4x4 AND a 66 GMC 2wd... (now just have the 65) both were similar shades of blue... the 4x4 I call Big Blue... the 2wd was called Little Blue... just my 2 cents worth
Boogity, Boogity, Boogity Let's go racin boys. Drive fast, turn left. GO #20.
Real trucks where bowties.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 375 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 375 | AD_Pickup,
That is a nice looking truck. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 | Nice looking truck AD_Pickup and I like the name "Truce" too!
Merry Christmas! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | Ron Coffman.... thanks for the pix,, your truck is as nice as they come,really like how well your head-lines fits, had a pro do mine and it still looks lie crap,,but then it has been out in the hot Tx sun for over 7 yrs before I could get it inside, I too, would not mind having more chrome on mine but being it was painted when I bought it I let it stay,, I enjoy both type,, thanks for showing your pix and being a member of this site..regards...Fred Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 82 | Now that's more like it. AD, that is a great looking truck, and that's a great name.
A Merry Christmas to you all.
Richard 58 3104
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 | And a PURIST. My kinda guy. Outstanding work Ron. Thanks for sharing and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Bruce Old Toy: Ol' Betsy stock 59 Apache SB Stepside (Gone but not Forgotten) New Toy: 1962 Impala SS Coupe The Driver: 1990 Toyota truck
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | My 52 1 ton pickup is "Handsum". The liscence plate said so when I got him, and I got the same plates because he is a Handsum truck.
And now any other 48-53 Chevy truck I spot is refered to as "A Handsum Truck" Grigg | | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 141 | My Grandaughter named "her"truck Lucille dont know why she has never said except it looks like a Lucille | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 191 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 191 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 48 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 48 | Guys - Can't we all just get along? I'm one of the new kids on the block and I've enjoyed every minute I've been on line.........until now. I believe we are all here because of our love for old trucks, period. I've been amazed at how much even I with little knowledge of mechanics, electrical works or body and fender experience have been able to learn from you all in very short time. Thanks to the Stovebolt Page, we've been able to share our knowledge and appreciation for the classics.
Can we conclude this discussion by agreeing some folks like to name their trucks and others don't...and perhaps the best thing to do on this posting is to end it there?
Peace to all, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas.
(p.s. - Our family's name for my truck (51 Chevy 5-window 1/2 ton) is "the truck." We try to keep things pretty simple.)
Thanks,
KenZ | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | I think a truce has already been declared KENZ. Whew!
Merry Christmas to each and every one of you.
A special thanks to John and Peg. It has been a great year on the Stovebolt pages. I've had a lot of fun, received a lot of info, and met some great folks.
Anymore truck names? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 | God I love it when we all get along. :p Btw I call my 57 Ted. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 16 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 16 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 | AD-pickup, was going to show your link and pix of your truck to a friend of mine but I see that you or some one have deleted your response on this post..so sad.
Jeff(4hawkrod) nice pix and truck...Fred Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 422 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | My truck's name is Jezebel. My wife named her that because she is the other woman in our relationship. Jezebel behaves perfectly when I drive her by myself, but whenever my wife comes along something goes wrong- she'll hang up the carb float, kill the battery, or spring a water leak right onto my wife's foot.
Paint & Body Shop moderator A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | My Grandfather had a 50 chevy, my brother has it now, by the way it is all original and it still runs and looks great. He called the truck HIM. One time I remember Gramp headed to town, said he had to get snowshoes for HIM. Dave 1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
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