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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | And so the adventure ends... Every Stovebolt Topper has been mailed. Almost 50 bolters participated! All the way to Europe! It was a LOT of work. But well worth every minute... Some 'bolters ALREADY have them bolted on! What a rush... After talking to Peggy and John on the phone, before starting on this task I thought: ' What genuinely open hearted, warm folks'... Imagine that: more than 10 years on the web? 10 000+ members??? They've been there for this community all along, even through the 'Lounge Years'  When John was telling me about his youth around a marina on beautiful Lake Memphremagog, it hit me... and so I made this for Peggy and John's home: [img] http://www.whizzerick.com/bolt_topper/milliman_topper.jpg[/img] It's a 'one off'. Numbered #000, signed... Cast in solid brass. With cast brass plate. On a varnished, Mahogany stained board. Like that antique boat I imagine towing behind my '53 one day... Thanks to Peggy and John for 10 years of Stovebolt Pages... Till next time, whizzerick | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 355 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 | Whizz, Well done, a great idea. The Millimans deserve a special thanks from all the Stovebolters. I look forward to getting mine installed.
Thanks to Peggy and John for being there over the years.
George | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Excellent work and a fitting tribute to John and Peggy!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 | Excellent job, whizz. Can't wait to get mine bolted on. Thanks again for all your hard work.  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 | great job done, my hat is off to you for the excellent work | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 | Great job Rick.
That is a very fine tribute to John & Peggy.
Three cheers to you all...
Hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray, hip hip hooray!!!
Best regards,
Greg
When I go cruisin' in the old truck....women smile, men weep and dogs beg for rides.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | Simply outstanding to two great people.They are the best .Thank you for all you do. God bless Peggy and John. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 156 | That is one great tribute to John & Peggy and also to You for Your thoughtfulness. Can't wait to get my topper. Thanks Again
"All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of
us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time"
Lt Gen. Lewis B."Chesty" Puller, USMC
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 466 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 466 | Three Cheers ! ! ! for P & J
Great Job Whiz
Buddy | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 | That's a BEAUT, Whiz.
Can't think of anything clever to say, so I'll just say thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 | That looks out standing! Sure you don't want to do some more in brass? Great tribute, I'm sure it's going to look great on their wall.
Can't wait to get mine. My mouth is watering. Now all I'll have to do is get "Frank" back on the road so I can show it off!
Thanks again. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | Excellent job! Very nice and John and Peggy are very deserving. It is only through this site that I was able to restore my truck.
Coolamundo!
~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine | In the Gallery | Video | More pictures1959 GMC 860 | Pictures1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) | Pictures1950 Chevrolet 3800 | PicturesI've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | Sweet.
Yay 'dear Editors'.
-W | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 267 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 267 | standing and saluting, greatjob
I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 | AWESOME tribute!
Can't wait to get my topper in the mail! | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 1,159 | Rick -- Wow. All I can say is that. That is special and Peggy and I are truly humbled.
You all are great and have made this place what it is. We're glad to be a part.
This is something! I wish I had more to say but I am at a loss here. Wow. Looks like the transom of a certain 25' Chris-Craft I once knew.
Tres bien, bon homme!
Merci!
John & Peggy
~ One of many.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | Thanks for the great adventure!!It has been an excellent experience !
Wanted Good Woman:
Must be able to cook , clean , sew , tune engines and polish trucks. Must have old Stovebolt and garage. Please send picture of old Stovebolt and garage.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 221 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 221 | Rick!
A wonderful tribute to John and Peggy and a testament to your talent.
I got a pair of 'toppers' in the mail the other day and can't wait to get my truck out of storage to put them on.
Thanks for your efforts.
George | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | Rick,
Just got my topper in the mail today. BEAUTIFUL!!
Thanks for a great job,
Bob | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 587 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 587 | What's this about?? Toppers??? This a plaque someone made and offered? I missed out. Can someone send an email to glperry@fwi.com and explain and give details on getting one for me? OR, am I too late? Toppers??
G.L. Grumpy's
Old Iron Ranch
Huntington, IN 46750
MM R tractor, Speedex
and Power King tractors
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | hey GL, check the Jan news talk nice to Rick and he may make some more  Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 | Whiz,
I got mine today also. They both turned out great, and I really appreciated the extra little touch of the note and care instructions.
Incredible!!!! Absolutely!!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 | Shipwright,
Come up tomorrow morning, and I'll let you look at the fine craftsmenship of mine.
Might even break down and buy the breakfast... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | Masterly performed, and well deserved. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Shipwright, mine haven't arrived yet either  I am looking fwd to showing them off. Jed you are to cruel man !!!
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 | You guys aren't alone. Haven't got mine yet either. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 338 | Rick,
What a great thing to do. Please let us know when you've finished the second installment of the process. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | The mailman WILL come... Get off the porch!!! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 | Originally posted by whizzerick: Originally posted by Shipwright: [b] I haven't got mine yet I know, and it's cold out here! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 703 | 41 Chev...
Too Cruel??? I think not! I offered to buy the man breakfast!
Topper sure looks good in place. You guys will love em! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,877 | Judging from the locations of people who have gotten theirs already... it seems the toppers are moving their way south. -W | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 54 | I got my Toppers on saturday, they arrived in great shape. Thanks for your efforts | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 571 | The wave of toppers hit South Florida around noon. I was a bit apprehensive as the post office has lost stuff of mine in the past. Even though they are only across the alley from our building, things have gotten lost in that last thirty feet on more than one ocasion.
It looks great, Richard. Many thanx! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 571 | Got em! As Fred Sanford would say, "Ooh, that's nice... That's real nice". Thanks Whiz. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 | Very thoughtful!,.... Looks good too! Don't have mine yet, but look forward to putting it on.
1941 AK named "PETEY" my buddy.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 153 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 153 | Mine arrived Saturday. You did a GREAT job Whizzer. Another motivation to get some work done on my truck.
1946 Chevy Half Ton ('56 235, '86 T5, '79 Camaro Z28 rear end, working on the '85 Jaguar XJ6 IFS) 1976 Margay Panther X, MC91B | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | This is a great day in BOLT-LAND. thanks Whizzerick. Cliff59 | | |
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