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Mod | | Forums66 Topics126,776 Posts1,039,274 Members48,100 | Most Online2,175 Jul 21st, 2025 | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | This past summer we had our first gathering at the Devils Backbone Basecamp. At lunch there was a motion on the floor to hold another gathering in the fall.
For those not aware, the Devil's Backbone is a really cool rustic brewery on the foothills of the Wintergreen Ski resort located in Ashton Va, about 30 miles west of Charlottesville Va.
Many have expressed an interest in joining. The way I see it, the more the merrier!
So let's start throwing out dates, some have expressed interest in going on a Saturday, some on Sunday. When is everyone available???
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: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 | Any Sunday except for the 27th of this month works me. I will be at the Martinsville cup race.
Any Saturday starting 11-26 is good for me. Then soccer games will be over.
Gentlemen, the more vintage iron the better. However you don't have to bring your truck to come and drink a few beers and talk trucks.
~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Any Sunday this month works for me as well. Saturdays are eaten up with little league.
Can't wait to take Bill on his first long run. But (he said, sheepishly), could use a safety escort...
Sign me up!!!
Jim | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Any Saturday or Sunday in October works for us (except this coming weekend  ) November and December weekends are blocked.
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 | I'm in!! This weekend is out, and first weekend in November is out. | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | I'd like to make it, i just have to get a couple of things fixed and would like to make the drive. I can do it on the weekend of Oct 26, 27 either day. Rainy days are out until i get the passenger window back in. Alec
Alec 51 Chevy 3100 | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Looks like Sunday is preferred. How about either Oct 20 or 27??
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: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | Either day sounds good. Pick the sunny day,ok?
Alec 51 Chevy 3100 | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Either day works for me, but if I had to narrow it to one, I'd take the 27th.
I think that's the sunny one, Alec.
Jim | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 | October 20th works for me.
~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 |  either
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Ok then.
Motion on the floor to set the date for Oct 20th with the 27th being a rain date.
All in favor?
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: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 |
~ 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: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 |
~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 |
Alec 51 Chevy 3100 | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Then be there or be []. I have reached out to the general manager at basecamp to see if we can get a tour, cool pics, free beer, whatever!!! Basecamp address is: 200 Mosbys Run Roseland, VA 22967 The Brewpub opens at 11:30. Those of you coming from MD, or NOVA, lets plan a convoy to the President's place! The Devil's Backbone 
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: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 | Awesome. I got the calender marked.
'Till then my friends..........
~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 | I know the joy is in the journey, and I love you guys, but it better be some GOOD brews for me to go that far!
I'll see what I can do.
The "President's place" is in C'ville?
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: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | Ok, so for this here brew run, what's the plan for us trailer queens? Sweet, do you have an idea on where to leave a trailer? Would it be better to just go right to the DB? Is the cruise part the trip from the Presidents Palace to the DB or do you guys cruise from there and back? Just trying to figure out the plan.
~ 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: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 559 | Good question Billy, I'll follow you anywhere. | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 172 | VERY COOL! I hear the song all the time, have never seen the video. thanks. that just has to bring on a big grin...
Alec 51 Chevy 3100 | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 |
~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | I wonder if Stovebolt sponsored that video? Maybe we should approach D Rucker to be our entertainment director. | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | That's a great vid. I'm not into mainstream country but that tune has a twang to it I like. Those 'Bolts in the video were beautiful. Are those guys anyone we're supposed to know? Are they in the Gallery?
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | John, I'm sure you have heard about Duck Dynasty. The guy driving the AD is Silas Robertson from the show, that's his nephew Wilily driving the other truck with his wife and daughter. Willy's brother Jace is the door man, at least I think that's what he is,doing there. They did a great job with the video. If you like the show, Stovebolts, and Darrius Rucker, it's a winner in my book.
~ 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: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Duck Dynasty ... Got it. Not a TV watcher so I've never seen it. I have heard about it, though.
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 | But, to address your question, I doubt those trucks are theirs so I too wonder if they belong to anyone on the site.
~ 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: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Sweet,
HELPPPPPPP!
No start. No idea. Lots of rain. I think Ignition system and/or timing. Need a systematic troubleshoot of the entire ignition path. Bad mood. What will it take to get Dr. Sweet to make a house call? I can offer beer, home cooked chow, gas money and free child labor. | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 | Nice vid bone.
Re: No start. I think you're still running points in your 283, right? Sometimes moisture will prevent sufficient ignition. I've had some luck with spraying WD-40 (Water Displacement) in the distributor cap. It would be a quick "see if it works" approach.
Otherwise, I'm sure Sweet with come to the rescue. Good luck.
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: Apr 2012 Posts: 390 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 390 | Sir, Get out the WD-40 and spray the wires all about the system. Why? It wicks H20 away from them. Also, use a hair dryer to dry the distributer inside cap. If it doesn't fire, then I dunno no. Then you especially need Sweet, as I need him here too, as my truck is so much better after he replaced the vacuum advance at Winchester. I want him to tweek it some more, though. Thanks Hambone. V/R, Nick | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Bone,
Per our conversation this morning I hope the "dial a crew chief" approach works! Otherwise you will need to trailer it to Long Island this coming week so we can make it purr!
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: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 'Bolter | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 152 | Song on vid was written by Bob Dylan in the 60s but left unfinished until a group call Ole Crow Medicine Show got with Dylan to finish the song in the late 80s Dylan didnt have lyrics and was recorded by OCMS with limited success over 1 million copies but little air play, Rucker picked up a copy of OCMS song and got permission to release it last year. Ole Crow Medicine Show vid on utube is cool and worth watching.
wow if I could wrench as good as I can recall some other wise worthless music info my bolt would be on the road instead of the garage.
| | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Cool background, Duwop. I've watched the video enough that Ms. Peggy has jumped my backside about running up our data plan ... 
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Brother Bone
Status Report please.
Let's get a head count going. I have a few things cooking. The cab of the GreenMachine will have 2.
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: 775 Bondo Artiste | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 775 | Team Pierce - 2
Jr in the 45 GMC Sr in the 71 Chevy
~ Phillip 1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic 1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver 1946 Chevy COE - Might restore one day... 1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Camp Commandant | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 |
~ 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! | | |
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