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can we seperate this from homecoming im confused lol pine wood durby is march 3 best weekends are feb 11th and 25th for me but will be there eather way feb is free
Last edited by apart hillbilly; Sat Jan 28 2012 02:39 PM.
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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The weekend of Feb 11 and 18th work for me  I'm not good for the 25th  Mike B 
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Let's plan on having the Winter Classic on Feb 18th. As per ODSS SOP, showtime will be Friday the 17th. This is not far away, so let's start rogering up for those who plan to attend.
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It's on my calender,
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On my calendar in ink. BTW, there is no way that we will get any appreciable snow this year as I bought an (almost) $30 snow shovel the first week in January.
Highest regards,
Cosmo
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What time are we mustering in on the 17th and im in
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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...BTW, there is no way that we will get any appreciable snow this year as I bought an (almost) $30 snow shovel the first week in January.
Highest regards,
Cosmo and I bought a snow plow for my lawn tractor the end of last winter. Now that I have it I'll never get a chance to use it....
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I'm in  (unless I get hired between now and then)... I also put extra wheel weights and rewired my headlights on my snow blowing garden tractor this year so I'd be better prepared...haven't had a chance to test it  Mike B
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In. I dumped a butt ton of truck money on new hifalooten fireplace, spent numerous post hurricane hours securing, chopping, splitting, hauling, restacking fuel so that you all could enjoy an otherwise mild snowfree winter.
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Hambone, I am going to blame you then for the lack of the white stuff (Cosmo and Grigg are your snow detracting accomplices). You guys do know that snow plowing provides extra cash for my 860 slush fund.....
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Billy, you may as well blame him. Everything else is his fault (from all my misplaced tools to the poor economy) so why not the weather? Call him "Damnbone"
As for the WC ... I think I may be sufficiently interested in participating when the time comes to slip the surly bonds of farm drudgery most severe to whisk myself thither... lest Margaret pulls my liberty card ...
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I'm in. Washed the plowtruck and took the plow and spreader off for good measure. Then the temps go up.
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I'm in. As long as Hambone doesn't mess something up.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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John, I'm sure the "Spousal Support Unit" would be glad to send you to the mountains if you promise to bring back a nice, big rock.
George
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Whats the word, is this gonna happen. 17th is a go with me.
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It's a go if the weather is good.
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what time on friday are we rolling in ? are shotguns on the list?to bring .
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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Whatever time is fine. The early guys will get to do a little extra junkyard touring.
George
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John, Can I hitch hike a ride with you and Hambone? What time do you want me at HQ? Mike B
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I'm willing to drive this year for the southern bunch if anyone is interested.I got plenty of room.
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Mike R -- Mike B and I talked this evening and we'll ride with you. Probably Hambone, too. Is that a full cab then? We'll adjust if Doc Dave and/or Josh are coming. I call back seat, driver's side! John
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No problem, DVD's anyone. Why are you behind me, and should I wear a stocking cap?
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Mike R. Do you have 1 remaining spot for me?
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Of course Doug, as long as the gascan stays home. I had you in mind also when I offered to drive.
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Great. I will leave the can home.
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Thanks Mike R! I'll take any empty seat, front or back! Should we meet at your house or HQ? Mike B
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My house is fine, time TBD.
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It'll be here before you know it. What time are people showing up? I've got some projects that I could use help on while the gang is here. I've got a torn biceps muscle where it attaches in my shoulder, so I'm limited on what I can do. Looks like surgery coming up, but I'm holding out.
The projects can be done at night, if time permits. If not, no big deal. Everything would be in a heated shop. I've got the '52 frame in the garage and the cab in the shop. It would be nice to get my new kingpins in and maybe a third member. If anybody wants to practice sheetmetal replacement, I've got what you need!
Looking forward to some junkyard op's with the Brethren.
George
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Either Thursday evening or Friday morning early suits me.
I'd like to fetch some more of that belting to go over my air compressor if it's available and we have time either before or after everything.
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George, I'm riding with Roache...ETA... Will your King Pin bushings need to be reamed? If so you'll need reamers on hand. Mike B
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Mike.B, Gotta drop Kayla at daycare in Clements at 10 after 6 am, We can pull out just about 6:30 am. We need the okey dokey from the rest of the crew for definite launch times.
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Grigg- Plenty of belting available.
Mike B.-Not sure about the reamer. I haven't taken the old kingpins out yet.
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Mike B.-Not sure about the reamer. I haven't taken the old kingpins out yet.
George
1/2 ton needs no reamer. larger than 1/2 ton I may have a reamer to suit. I've also got some loctite 660 if you want to fix 1/2 ton bushings in the spindles, I feel this is an improvement over the stock full floating design. Grigg
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Sounds good Grigg. This is a 1/2 ton, so we should be good to go.
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After going back through the pages, it looks like we've got 9 ODSS members coming to the Winter Classic.
John M.
Billy
Grigg
Mike B.
Mike R.
Cosmopolitan
Sweet
Andrew
Hambone
Is this correct? any additions/subtrations?
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George,
I believe I can make it up Thursday evening @ 1800 if that would be of help to you.
Cosmo
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Cool. Looks like Grigg and the Cosmopolitan on Thursday evening and the rest sometime Friday.
George
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George;
I really wanted to come but I am flying out to Minnesota for a funeral and I won't be back until Tuesday. Have a safe and successful "parts hunting trip"
John G
1942 G5106 1.5-ton Chevy cargo dump Gallery page [ stovebolt.com] Old Dominion Stovebolt Society T/Sgt. Gott (28 years of service with the USPP) 1940 Chevy G506 4112 cargo dump 1942 Diamond T G509 969A 4 ton wrecker 1942 Ward LaFrance G116 series 2 10 ton wrecker 1944 Ward LaFrance G116 series 5 10 ton wrecker 1931 Ford AA with a WEAVER crane 1944 Sterling HC 165 tractor 1944 Autocar U7144T w/ 10 ton trailer
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Could not sleep last night thinking of all the snow you were getting. What's the report?
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Sorry to hear it Johnny G; have a safe trip.
Cold and windy here, but no snow. Just got back from my morning stroll through the woods with the dogs and it's about 15 degrees out... feels good.
George
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Glad to hear. Sounds perefect wx for some tramping thru the woods.
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Mike R & George -- Do we have room for Peggy's brother?
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Yes for us in the truck. Heads up, Josh is still thinking of going ,but he said he was just coming off the duty truck and was'nt sure.
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I can drive if we need to take two vehicles... Mike B
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ill be there friday morning around 9 or 930
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
Proud member of the Old Dominion Stovebolt Society
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Mike B and John M, all clear, we can all take 1 vehicle. Room for all of us in my truck. Josh is'nt going with us this year.
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I plan on leaving the Burg first thing. Mike, will you pass through here? If so, what time you leaving? we can convoy......
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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Sweet, up to the leaders, i'm just providing the wheels.
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Mike R,
You have room for all the gear as well?
Let me know what time to meet at your place...
Mike B
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Mike, Make sure your bags have a little weight, and we will be fine. What time does everyone wanna leave? I'm good for 6:30 am if thats what everyone wants to do.
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Looks like great weather on Friday and Saturday with highs around 50. I might set up the 5th wheel camper as the ODSS bunkhouse depending on overnight lows. It has heat and electricity and should be plenty of room.
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As per ODSS SOP, pork tenderloin will be served with green beans cooked in country ham broth. We will also have pasta salad on the menu for the evening meal on Friday. HOPEFULLY, John Milliman will whip up a batch of his famous beans.
Saturday breakfast will be biscuits and gravy, per ODSS bylaws.
ODSS members can bring snacks, beverages and whatever else you might want/need.
George
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PPPPPPPPPPPork TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTenderloin. Yee haw. And beans.
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Tool box and 4-way wrench with cheater bar are all HEAVY...do you have a bed liner in that thing? I wouldn't want to scratch anything...  I'm good with 6:30 if that works for all... Is anyone taking a cooler for the refreshments?  Mike B
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Yep, new spray in, she can take it.
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Mike et al...
Sorry but I'm going to have to bail on ya again. I am not going to be able to get away this weekend.
Have a great time and if anyone wants to do the beans:
Using a crockpot, dump in 4 of the large cans of Bush's Baked beans.
Add 1 whole polska kielbasa sliced up and halved
Add one whole onion, chopped up
Add a small jar of mild salsa
Throw in some garlic seasoning and hot sauce
Let cook on low all night. In the morning, throw in a beer (MUST be a Northern European or Japanese Lager -- preferably a Beck's or a Kirin. Asahi or Heineken will do. Go Australian as a last resort. If all you have is Mexican or American beer .... fuhgeddaboutit) Do NOT use an Ale -- you might as well put weasel pee in it -- it will taste the same.
Have a swell time.
John
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Mike B and Hambone, My house at 6:30 am. Then we roll
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OK...is it just the three of us? Do I need to bring a cooler for my 6-pack? Mike B
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Sure bring the cooler, Yes just the three of us, ha ha more room for us.
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I'm not sure if the possible snow storm on Sunday affects the plans for our plowing brothers, but I figured I'd check. We are still on unless you all want/need to call for a push-back. John M and Billy are out for this weekend, so we'll be missing two key ODSS brothers.
I'm ready to roll when you all are. Let the pickin' commence!
George
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Sorry to hear John and Billy won't be in attendance, can we still call it a Winter Classic without them??
Cosmo and I are planning to leave our respective homes 6:30 ish this evening.
I'll bring a nice 36" long 3/4" ratchet this time and an assortment of sockets in case we find some nice wheels.
No highlift, Dad's got it with the trailer this weekend, George do you still have one?
Some 660 for king pin bushings,
Any other tool request?
See you soon,
Grigg
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I have the Highlift jack on hand. Can't think of any other tools we might need. Sweet is bringing his rearend tools, in case they're needed. For the electrically gifted, I could use help troubleshooting the headlights on my new '66 4x4. I've got a tester on hand, but I stink at electrical issues.
Since John Boy and Billy are out, we'll call it the "Winter Casual Get-Together". We'll reserve "Classic" for when they are on hand.
Note- I hope you all can eat a lot of tenderloin. I got two this year and without John and Billy, we all have to step-up our intake.
Looking forward to the WCG-T.
George
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Ill make some beans tonight and Bin.g the Crockpot with me in the morning if that's cool with every one
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
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Hambone -- I have something that needs to go to George (Jack, actually). Would you mind picking it up on your way? It can ride in my seat in the truck Thanks, John
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Not my leather seats, goes in the back.
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Mike R, I will be there if not right at 0630 then maybe 5 minutes late. Saw John today. Retrieved said items for delivery.
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I'm loading up the car as soon as I get home and hitting the road!
Can't wait,
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Hope you boys are having fun, wish I could have been there.
I am getting hungry just thinking about the chow ya'll are fixin to eat.
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So far so good with the exception of missing Cosmo, Billy, and John.
We found some good stuff in WV yesterday and nobody paid much.
Chow was excellent last night!
A whole new day awaits us,
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Had a great time at the Winter Casual Get-Together. John, Billy and Cosmo were missed by all... Frankie might have even shed a tear.
Thanks to all that attended; the ODSS is a great bunch of guy's. Last night, my wife mentioned how nice everybody in the gang is and that you all are welcome any time. She really enjoyed seeing everyone again and getting to talk to the crew.
Thanks again John for the Dobro for Jack. He loves it and has already been on the internet learning how to play it.
Thanks to Hambone for the real maple syrup imported from "up north" and thanks to Andrew for making up a batch of beans for the gang... Kiska is glad they spilled all over the side of your truck.
Thanks to everybody for the help on my projects and hopefully we can get together again soon. They've downgraded our snowfall to 1-3", so I'll have good weather to keep working on the '66.
Question: What should the punishment be for leaving an official ODSS adjustable wrench at the home of a fellow member? I won't mention his name, but it rhymes with Sweet.
Take care, George
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No formal penalty. The shame he must personally endure will be crushing. Well, on second thought, maybe he should buy a case of beer.
Thanks George and Joyce. Had fun again. Love the new junkyard transporter, flapping fenders and all.
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I'm guilty as charged.
As SAA shall I court marshall myself????
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Glad everyone had a good time! I'm very sorry to have missed it.
Sweet ... Apparently this conversation (Under ODSS Jurisprudence Guidelines) is serving as your arraignment and Grand Jury. You have entered a guilty plea. Therefore, there will be no court martial. You are headed directly to the sentencing phase. Cosmo, as convening authority, may pass sentence.
As your legal counsel in this case, I only wish you had consulted with me prior to pleading -- I'm confident we could have plead to a lesser offence... Oh well. Maybe I can get you a reduced sentence ...
If the court so pleases ... Mr. President, my client was suffering from extreme mental duress at the time of the offence, was not aware that he was committing the offence, and, due to his decreased mental acuity at the time of the offence, was unable to make a determination that it was wrong anyway. I urge the court to impose a JUST sentence of the punishment already served (i.e., the pain, suffering and humiliation incurred from his so-called "Brothers" in the ODSS). My client will learn from this and be a better man. Heaping more punishment upon my client, who already feels miserable and ashamed, would be cruel and vindictive. Is that what we are??? I say we are better than that, your Honor! This is an opportunity to prove once again something that we already know -- that you are a wise, just and merciful man without even a taint of sadism or cruelty. Do the right thing, Mr. President!
Humbly Submitted,
J. Crosby Milliman. Esq.
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Glad everyone had a good time! I'm very sorry to have missed it.
Sweet ... Apparently this conversation (Under ODSS Jurisprudence Guidelines) is serving as your arraignment and Grand Jury. You have entered a guilty plea. Therefore, there will be no court martial. You are headed directly to the sentencing phase. Cosmo, as convening authority, may pass sentence.
As your legal counsel in this case, I only wish you had consulted with me prior to pleading -- I'm confident we could have plead to a lesser offence... Oh well. Maybe I can get you a reduced sentence ...
If the court so pleases ... Mr. President, my client was suffering from extreme mental duress at the time of the offence, was not aware that he was committing the offence, and, due to his decreased mental acuity at the time of the offence, was unable to make a determination that it was wrong anyway. I urge the court to impose a JUST sentence of the punishment already served (i.e., the pain, suffering and humiliation incurred from his so-called "Brothers" in the ODSS). My client will learn from this and be a better man. Heaping more punishment upon my client, who already feels miserable and ashamed, would be cruel and vindictive. Is that what we are??? I say we are better than that, your Honor! This is an opportunity to prove once again something that we already know -- that you are a wise, just and merciful man without even a taint of sadism or cruelty. Do the right thing, Mr. President!
Humbly Submitted,
J. Crosby Milliman. Esq.
From the desk of yer pres...., Duly noted, well represented and defended Mr. Milliman. And now for the sentencing...The accused will immediately get down for 25 clean push ups, ten if one child happens to mount Dad as he is exercising the sentence. Sorry to have missed the ODSS-Bean-Fest-Junkyard-Crawl-Proof-That-We-Are-Alive-In-Mid-Winter-Get-Together, goodness, that would be lettering for one busy 'T-shirt'!! I got into a knife fight with the intake and exhaust gaskets, lost round one badly and then rallied for the second round. As the only vehicle in the garage I was forced to do the right thing as I had a noticeable exhaust leak from a badly cracked one piece gasket. This gasket was proclaimed by the vendor to be the greatest invention since the root beer truck and the ice truck collided into eachother at a blind intersection thereby giving us Ice Cold Root Beer. Alas, no one person had thought of it before. I have an old truck mechanic guru-friend that 'talked me off the ledge' with the wonderful phrasing, "Many a good inline mechanic has gone in there and come out with a leaker". I took this good advice to heart as I went in the second time and did copious note taking and check-off lists to achieve mechanical Nirvana. Indeed, a splended time was assured for the youngster from central Virginny. Peace and prosperity, Cosmo
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"...my good horse Rocinante ('49 Chevy Half Ton), 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
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Thanks again George and family,
Had a great time and can't wait to go again, always something new to find.
About that little Kubota, turns out the belt driven alternator is stuck, the engine is free. Probably have it running in in a little while.
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Brothers and Sisters of the ODSS
Mr. President's sentence has been carried out. Now that my debt to society has been paid, back to business.
In addition, per Hambone's request, a case of beer is the least I can do for my actions.
Thank you Brother Milliman for my defense. Should I find myself in future legal issue, I will consult counsel prior to speaking. However as SAA I am expected to be an example so that is why I swiftly admitted my grave error hoping for mercy.
Carry on!!!
SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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George and Joyce, Thanks again for hosting us! Grigg, Andrew and Sweet...thanks for helping me with the gas tank brackets and PTO's. Mike R, thanks for driving!  Mike B
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Thanks to George and joyce for having us
Thanks for all the fun and having friends like you guys allways willing to help out a fellow bolter hambone come get your next truck out of my yard lol can't wait for home comeing. Carbs going in mail this week to chevy of the 40s hope to ha e the 52fun up and running by home comeing
ya I know a few rednecks.Thay all drive chevys to,
Proud member of the Old Dominion Stovebolt Society
AND A MARINE
trucks range from 1942 1/2 ton to 1965 fire engine
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Made some progress on the kubota, I've changed the oil, printed out the manuals and ordered a fuel filter that cost as much as the engine.... when it comes in I'll see if it runs, all appears that it will.
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Chris,
You're welcome. About my fee ... shall I have my secretary contact you?
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SWEET Sergeant At Arms Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?! Where we're going, we don't need no buns..... 1950 GMC 450 (25% owner)1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery [ stovebolt.com]
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Grigg, tell us slackers that didn't make the trip a little more about this motor it sounds like you came home with. What are your plans for it?
Sweet, you have my vote for being pardoned. Plus I plan on helping your counsel drink his fee!
Sounds like you all had a good time.
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Billy (and other slackers) It's a little single cylinder Kubota 0.3L diesel from a highway sign trailer, it had an alternator to charge the batteries. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2795855410080251109TcHgMjI want to find a little air compressor for it to have as a backup air source for my truck. Or it'll run an alternator to run an AC unit in the truck cap/camper on my 1 ton if I ever get a chance to build one. Grigg
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Ka yoot! For a compressor -- would the unit we took off the 470's 302 work for you? I've got the perfect sleeper for Handsome Slack Daddy
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Humm, it could work. Is it air cooled or water cooled?
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The sleeper is air cooled.
The compressor looks like it's water cooled...
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Ideally I'll find an air cooled and self oiling compressor so I don't have to tap into the engine for that. They are available either from Bendix as a truck compressor or a small shop type air compressor.
Sleeper, I have the perfect truck for it right here in my garage. A similar green GMC to what it came from, it'll be a really sweet truck.
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That thing would sound better with a little 91 octane running through its veins.
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Great job Grigg! That would make a great motor for a countertop blender... the new wife might not be happy with the smoke though.
Hambone- Well played!
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