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| | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,741 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,741 | Gang -- Last weekend, we discussed an early january jaunt to Leon's in Culpepper.
Mike B tells us it's just a few miles South of Culpepper on Rt 29.
Needs to be a weekday...the yard is open from 8am - 4pm and no one is admitted after 10am. All of your tools, lunch and water need to be carried in (back pack). It's to long of a walk back to the car if you need something to take a part off. The prices are not cheap, but there are lots of parts still there.
More discussion needed on when and who's going.
Note to non-ODSS members/non-attendees -- please don't send us wishlists. You gotta be present to play!
~ 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 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | I'm ready whenever...you guys that work for a living can pick what day works for your schedule.
For me this can be a "day trip" as it's only about a 2 hour drive each way or we could do a night over and walk two days in a row...
Mike B :) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | I'm up for it too. Might just end up being a day trip deal as I don't think we have anyone near there where can make base camp. Although, it will be a long day to cover it all. Location I still would like to hit the "Honey Holes" in beautiful Fulks Run Va. at some point. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I'm interested except for having to use a day's vacation and the "prices are not cheap" part.
Sounds like it's worth a trip though just to see what there is to see.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 |
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 362 | Hey guys, I'd like to tag along. Let me know when you're going as I can do any day or two. I'm in Richmond and it's just a little drive up 522 to Culpepper.Larryw
58 gmc 100 with 350 sbc
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 | Keep me posted. I'd like to go if the date suits. I've been to Leon's, and its an adventure. I'm about an hour and change from there in the Shen. Valley.
Clay Walthall
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Hours of operation:
M-F 8am to 3pm (no entry into yard after 10am)
Saturday 8am to 12 noon (no entry into yard after 9am)
| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | Anyone throw out a date yet? If january is what is suggested how about Friday 20th. Other date might be jan 6th. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 196 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 196 | For those of us who can't make it...could we make a "wish list"?  Finders fee etc!!?! Andy | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | I like the 6th...sooner the better for me, I need some parts for the PU I'm working on. Mike B | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Andy, we as a group have decided that we would not do "wish lists". Stovebolt has a Parts Wanted and Parts for Sale for you to peruse your needs.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
I have not visited Leon's Auto Parts in over 15 years. It was heavily picked-over at that time, compared to my many visits between 1969-1975. I got my 261 engine there in 1972 (it is now in my Suburban).
The Walking Man's Friend - Here 'tis"
Have a good visit. If Leon's son is there, tell him "hi" from me (I met him when he was maybe 5 years old).
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | I've been to Leon's several times (although not recently) and it's definately a good experience. I remember the prices being "reasonable", but no bargain.
At this point, I'd be up for it.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | OK, lets do this...I'm going to Leon's on the 6th weather permitting (it's no fun in the rain or snow). Anyone else going? Mike B | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | I don't want to be the spoiler but I can't go on the 6th. I will be on barn duty while Jennifer is out of town. If the date works out for everyone else, don't let me stop you. Wow, I didn't think me, the newly appointed mod would be one to ask for parts pick up! Ok, I know that is against the rules but you could still LOOK for door handles and gauges for my 860, right?
Last edited by Bill Marlow; 12/27/2011 12:06 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | So is there a junkyard tour on the 6th or what? Josh and I need to plan. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 457 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 457 | I'll wait to see what the "gang" does. I've walked Leons before and hadn't planned on going back. If the ODSS shows up, I might make an effort to go. There are a lot of vehicles to look at, but the prices are high and they've been picked over pretty hard.
Billy- If I end up going, I'll be proud to look for your parts.
George | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | George, you might be guilty by association then. Just a couple of rule breakers.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,741 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,741 | Friday the 20th works for me. I'm out for the 6th. Are we making this decision by vote, loudest voice or SAA Decree? And for whatever it's worth, Johnnie M is all-weather and amphibious -- I'll go night or day, rain, snow, monsoon, fire & brimstone, swarms of locusts or blizzard just to spend a minute or two in the very fine company of my ODSS brothers.  Grizzly
~ 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: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | I'll look into Culpeper restaurants, Culpeper is 15 minutes tops from Leon's. It would be nice to break some bread after a long day of hunting.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Thats why he is the President folks. First issue in going on a Junk Yard Tour is, of course finding a junk yard. The second most important thing for us ODSS members on an excursion like this is FOOD!
Good job Cosmo. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Please forgive (or, just ignore) my interloping, but I wish I could join you. May I suggest: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pig-n-steak-madison9 miles south of Leon's on RTE 29 - about 15 minutes I'm in Charlottesville today, visiting relatives. Have a good junk-yard visit. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | I was affaid that Milliman's silence was a result of tree-planting business, which to this point, I have not been able to help. I am back from NH this weekend and should be able to plant, making the 20th viable. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Tim, how could we go worng with a name like that? Thanks for the tip. Sounds like the place to go. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Ok men, I'm not going to shake my SAA stick since either Hambone or Roache are not close by. Let's be democratic about this and vote. Voting deadline is Saturday morning at 07:30. I will tally the votes and report back.
I vote for the 20th.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,002 | Either works for me.....so will go with the majority.
Thanks for setting it up!
Victor
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 568 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | I'm going on the 6th...and IF I'm still not employeed on the 20th I'll go again, if that's the "official" ODSS date... Mike B | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Really? Does anybody work during the week anymore? My wife won't let me take the day off. So Marlow can go in my place and freeze his own balls off.
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 | Really? Does anybody work during the week anymore? My wife won't let me take the day off. So Marlow can go in my place and freeze his own balls off. LOL, Phil, we love you man. ODSS President Cosmo
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Cosmo, that is too funny. Best laugh of the week!
Put me down for the 20th but use a light pencil. No, not becaue it is my anniversary, (JAM) said go, and have a blast. Just not sure if I can skip out of work or not yet. I am already taking off the 5th and 6th. Most likely it won't be a problem. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | My beer almost went across the room Mr. President.......
Deadline is tomorrow morning men. Speak now or hold your peace and complain later........
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | Cosmo, your the greatest!
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | The brothers have spoken. Mr President, there is an overwhelming consensus to attend the Leon Junkyard Trip on Jan 20th.
Seeya then!!!!!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,233 | If any of you can't make it on the 20th or want to go twice, I'm going on the 6th (weather permitting) and you're welcome to tag along. Remember this is the type of JY that you need to "back-pack" your lunch, water and your tools. If I remember correctly it's about 115 acres and there's very little flat ground (would be hard to pull a hand truck or cart). You can get an idea of it's size via Google Map using this address... Leon's Auto Parts, 6207 James Monroe Highway, Leon, VA 22725 Happy New Year! Mike B | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 | im in for the 20th of jan sorry i have been out of the loop for a while
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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