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| | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Wow, It's a good thing I scrolled down the page otherwise I wouldn't know know you guys were here! Hello from Hampton!
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Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | 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 | You did the right thing to scroll on down. Welcome to Cosmo's crazy ODSS world. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | Hello from Virginia Beach!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 | Welcome, Robert! Hope to see you and Bill @ Homecoming.
~ 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: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Welcome to the ODSS! The wife and I just got back from a 5-day visit to Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestowm. It's always fun to revisit our history! Mike B 
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | John: I can't make Homecoming as I have to work two of those days at the fire house. Maybe next year!
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 305 |
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
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 | Hello all! I've finally found some time to work on my truck again after moving to Virginia Beach from San Antonio two years ago.
I'm literally learning as I go but am afraid I've reached a point where I need some actual help with my truck. Is there a local club of folks where I might be able to soak in some info and get smart?
And if not, anyone know of a reputable shop that will work on old trucks for reasonable prices? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Why not come to Homecoming at Stovebolt HQ (Mechanicsville, MD) April 20-22. There will be lots of guys kicking the tires and talking trucks. See the threads labeled "Homecoming". Mike B
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 | Now THAT is a fantastic idea Mike! It's a bit of a drive, but I just may be able to convince to convince the Mrs. to let me escape for a weekend.
I wouldn't be able to bring my truck as it's in a few pieces... but I could definitely learn quite a bit it looks like.
Thanks for the idea and hopefully I can be there! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | lambo, Contact John and Peggy for over night acominadations. I live close enough to commute, but others come to the farm with campers or tents. There is also a "head count" thread so the correct amount of food is on hand. Let Peggy know when your coming and for how long. It's one of the events I look forward to each year, lots of good times with great people! No one ever walks away feeling like thay were left out of the group...you show up and your instantly "in the group"... I look forward to meeting you! Mike B | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 | Mike -
So my wife informed me, "Your daughter's birthday party is that weekend."
Now, before you condemn me for being a terrible father for not remembering her birthday, it's actually just her party that day. Her bday comes a week before. So I'm not that bad.
That being said, I won't be able to make it this year. But if there is another event sometime this year I'm absolutely in - and I intend to keep a better eye on the forums to stay in the know.
Rob | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Rob, family first. Sorry you will miss the big event but there will be others.
The Winchester Va. Tri State Antique Truck Show in September is always another favorite and a big Stovebolt turnout.
I look forward to meeting you.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Rob, Next year you'll need to have the wife plan her party for Sunday so you can hang with the Bolters on Friday and Saturday. Homecoming is the same time every year... There's a bunch of use that are cross over guys, we are Stovebolters and belong to other Truck Clubs. ATCA has a great meet in Magungie, PA on Fathers Day weekend every year with 500+ trucks on display. We convoy there on Thrusday and come home Sunday. Some of the ladies go to the outlets in Reading on Saturday Take care, Mike B | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 55 | Hello everyone from another 'bolter in Virginia Beach! Been a long time since I logged into the site. Retired from the Navy back in '10, had some spare time, then went back to work in early '11, and holy cow here it is almost mid-way through 2012 already!
Slowly working on a '52 5-window 1/2 ton. First vehicle I bought was a '52 3-window for $700 back in '79. Sold it in '86 and regretted it every day until I found my 5-window about 3 years ago. Decided not to go original, rather building it the way I wish I could have when I was 18. 350 V8, auto trans, etc. Wanted to drop a 348 into it, mostly for the nostalgic look, but man those big ol' motors are expensive.
Really wish I would have logged into this site sooner to learn of the show last month. Maybe there'll be other opportunities in the near future.
Look forward to visiting here more often, and maybe even getting a chance to meet some of you here in the Hampton Roads area!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 | Welcome Mark!!
Stay tuned in this forum and you'll hear about our goings on. Next event for the ODSS looks like the Diesel Confab at Grigg's in Lexington in July -- Maybe you can make it? After that, it will be Winchester in September and who knows after that.
Glad to have you aboard and we hope to meet you one of these days!
Stay in touch.
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: May 2012 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 | Wow, good to see people from the Area, jus bought my first truck, and gettingready to start working on it. Main post is here: 1930 Chevrolet AD Universal - Canopy Express Truckhow many Area locals do we have on here, and what is everyone driving or working on ??
1929 Chevrolet AC International - 4 Door1930 Chevrolet AD Universal - Canopy Express TruckLove the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932
The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell[/font] - - In the Stovebolt Gallery-- In the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 82 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 82 | ODSS, just wanted to say hi from Greenbackville, VA! Just got my 54 running but now she's down again while I replace her brake bracket and do some rewiring. Anyhow, take care! | | |
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