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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | "The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA as 16 county-level jurisdictions—seven counties and eight independent cities in Virginia, and one county in North Carolina. While the borders of what locals call "Hampton Roads" may not perfectly align with the definition of the MSA, Hampton Roads is most often the name used for the metropolitan area." Hampton Roads - Wikipedia The cities in Hampton Roads are: Virginia Beach Norfolk Chesapeake Newport News Hampton Portsmouth Suffolk Poquoson Williamsburg Hello everyone, I am looking to see who all is in the area of the Hampton Roads. I'm putting out a sort of "roll call" to see who my neighbors are. "So remember, whenever two or more 'Bolters are gathered... GABFest !!!!" -Peggy M- Bread - Virginia Beach . | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 Camp Commandant | | Camp Commandant Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,399 | Speaking of a GABFest, how cool would it be to get together say down on the water in Norfolk or Va. Beach? So all you Brothers (and Sisters) in the Hampton Roads area, shout out!
And Welcome! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,422 | Way to get something started Bread!
~ 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: 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 have been wanting to make the drive down towards Yorktown. Nice drive and we should be able to find something to do. Junking? Maybe sometime in the spring. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2 | Sounding off for your muster request. I'm down in Va Beach off Shore Dr.
Recently got a stock 53' 3100. I'm currently replacing the fuel system(tank, lines, pump, carb rebuild). Next on my list is making the 6 to 12 volt conversion. I want to keep the foot starter setup on the rig...
Can anyone give advice on what concerns I should have going 12v as well as amp level(100, 120,160amps...) to have all related systems compatible?
V/r
-Jason
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Jason,
You are accounted for. Since you do not have an e-mail address on your profile, post a few more so you can start to send and receive some PM or hit me up on my e-mail.
The
Bread
. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 137 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 137 | I have family near Yorktown, and am very familiar with that area. There are a couple of very old salvage yards in that area, that are hanging on to the old stuff. I'd love to join in a gathering there and lead the way to those salvage havens. Please keep me in mind. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Farmone,
Thanks for chiming in. I've been looking for a small car show during the warmer months that could be a good starter "GABFest." I'll most definitely keep you in mind and put the invite out once something is solidified.
There seems to be two in the bush and one in the hand.
Thank you all for the support.
Bread
. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | I'm in Yorktown too. Would love a get together so keep me posted!!
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | There used to be a weekly gathering of rodders at the Harley dealership in Yorktown that I hear has been moved down the street to the Big Lots. Has any of you ever attended?
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 137 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 137 | Never attended the rodders event, but that HD dealer is about 6 miles south of Yorktown, in a fairly high-traffic, congested area. Now Yorktown, with all the battlefields would be quite nice. I'd bet that you could contact Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and arrange an ideal spot. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,274 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,274 | Reporting from Virginia Beach. Kind of felt left out from the rest of the Old Dominion bunch due to proximity. They sound like my kind of people.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Hey 52Carl,
Thanks for checking in. Looking at a meet and greet at Burgers Paradise in New Port on 19 April if you are interested.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 | Yeah feel like we are outsiders sometimes...
I myself am out in Portsmouth
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: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,072 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,072 | Well, ya'll better watch out. If you get a few Hampton Roadies ... the ODSS will meet up with you and I'm sure some Southerners will head north! Would be fun.
I was just thinking last night it has been a long, long time since we've been to Norfolk. As Hambone said, it would be a fun junket.
Let us know how we can help pull this together!
Peggy M
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Mrs. Peggy,
Thanks for the support and offer; I will take you up on it once it starts to warm up.
Bread
. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,274 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,274 | Hey 52Carl,
Thanks for checking in. Looking at a meet and greet at Burgers Paradise in New Port on 19 April if you are interested.
. Sounds good to me. Me and a friend of mine have started the Old Truck Club on the Southside and it is growing like crazy. We are always looking for events to go to. Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 | I will volunteer to ride shotgun if anyone needs a second. that would only be until my truck gets completed! | | | | | 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 | OK. Have you TideH2O guys settled on time and place? Some of the ODSS (northern branch) have been listening and managing calendars. If things work out, I think some of the Yankees might be called off their porches for a drive down RT 17 for a burger and a hand shake. What are the chances we can influence the meeting - a few miles north of Newport News in case we can get folks IVO DC / Baltimore out to play. Don't want to hijack the event, but hope to encourage a longer convoy. Happy that potential to gather is in the spring air. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | OK. Have you TideH2O guys settled on time and place? Some of the ODSS (northern branch) have been listening and managing calendars. If things work out, I think some of the Yankees might be called off their porches for a drive down RT 17 for a burger and a hand shake. What are the chances we can influence the meeting - a few miles north of Newport News in case we can get folks IVO DC / Baltimore out to play. Don't want to hijack the event, but hope to encourage a longer convoy. Happy that potential to gather is in the spring air. Hambone, Thank you for the support and yes, I would like for you all to come down and visit but I do not want to over extend anyone because it will be the Easter weekend and Homecoming is the following weekend. How great would it be to have a full house of bolters. Who: Stovebolter and any one else who would like to attend. What: Meet and Greet When: 11:00 am-1:00 pm (Lunch) April 19, 2014 Where: Burgers in Paradise 12361 Hornsby Lane Newport News, VA 23602 Why: To meet fellow bolters and to bring us together. I will need to know who will be attending in order to reserve enough seating. More to follow. Bread .
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Hmmm 2.5 hr cruise down 17.
Something to think about.
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 2004 Posts: 5,072 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,072 | Second the "hmmm" Sweet. We have a big Easter Egg Hunt here at the farm the next day (Sunday) in the afternoon. But it's usually a come as you are and bring some chow, laid back event. The hardest part is stuffing and hiding plastic eggs. I usually get plenty of helpers in that department.
We'll see how this lines up. We had two good days here at the farm with the temps at 60. So, maybe we'll be able to stay ahead of schedule.
Bread, I WILL talk to you sometime this weekend.
Peggy
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | 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 | Bread,
Hope to make it down. Will see how the calendar works out and how the truck holds up. Sounds like I may be stuffing easter eggs in the meantime, since Peggy wants to get on the road. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Truck holds up? Bone, that mentality is unacceptable.
Council, work up the papers for proceeding as such for violation!
As a wise man once told me, trust your truck.
Clean it up, hit the road brother!!!!
Last edited by SWEET; 03/14/2014 1:25 AM. Reason: Addressing council for HC proceedings.
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: 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 | So that's what it takes to get you off your porch. Hope to follow a line of trucks down 17. Maybe 2 out of F-Burg, 2-3 out of HQ. I will feel safe then.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,274 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,274 |
Can anyone give advice on what concerns I should have going 12v as well as amp level(100, 120,160amps...) to have all related systems compatible?
V/r
-Jason
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Jason, I live in Kempsville and can help you sort out your 12 volt situation. Post a few more times and PM me.
Carl
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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