swap meets are coming soon
monroe swap meet -april 22
bearing burners may 6
fowerville may 5-6
bellville is back for 1 day july 14

cruises-
downriver june 30
telegraph -TBA
hines drive aug.26
any other swaps or cruises let us know

Hi Keith

Just got back home from the Monroe Swap Meet. What a turnout. Even found a few items.

RIck

i was there also 4 1/2 hours i think i seen it all
every year it keeps getting bigger and bigger
i found some good deals also
next week is fowlerville may 5-6
also bearing burners is may 6
both are good swap meets

keith

this weekend is fowerville swap sat. and sun
bearing burners swap is on sunday

Which one do you think is the better, Fowlerville or Bearing Burners?

Rick

went to bearing burners sunday
bigger than it has been
lots of parts,lots of people
could have bought 1954 fenders for $5.00 each
but i am running out of room for parts
keith

Downriver cruise is coming june30
Hope to see a lot of Chevy trucks out
Friday night a lot of people will be cruising
Keith

Anything coming up in Mid-Michigan soon?

this weekend is the downriver cruise
also july 14 is the bellville swap meet ,i will be there selling
parts again this year
hope weather is good

went to a nice cruise last week at culvers in lake orion
lots of chevy and gmc trucks 1948,1952,1955 cameo,
1957,1958 cameo 1967,1969 camper special
really nice show and good food in resturant

Thanks for the heads up, Keith. I won't be able to make the cruise, but next weekend I might have to drop by to see what you have.

another great cruise
alittle hot but a lot of nice cars and trucks
a lot of people looking at my 1954 chevy p.u.
that i have for sale
also people like my 1954 gmc tow truck i built
many trucks were out cruising

Anything in the Cincinnati area?

Hey Keith, how will I recognize you?

i will have sign with my 1954 chevy pickup for sale

Hi Keith

Be looking for ya Saturday in Belleville!!

Rick

Ok, where the heck is this swap meet located tomorrow?

not much going on at belleville swap meet
saw a few old friends at meet
do not see much truck parts
hope everyone had a good time

Hines drive cruise this Sunday
See you all there

Keith

I live on a gravel (mud) road. I hope to be on Hines, depending on when this road dries up.

Looking forward to tomorrow.

Rick

i was out on hines drive .lots of nice trucks out
i was driving my wifes 1966 gto convertible
nice day and very hot
parked under nice shade tree

I have been thinking about checking out the Tuesday Culvers Lake Orion cruise, but haven't made it there yet. Now knowing there are so many trucks that show up, I will definitely check it out. (especially looking forward to seeing the Cameos if they show up again)

I attended the Hines Cruise as well (just as a spectator) I think this is a great event! Vehicles parked to checked out, but also cruising around to hear the engines rumble. Saw a few 54' Chevy trucks.

I cruised it with my 39. Had a lot of fun. I think it is better than the Woodward Dream Cruise. Definitely more relaxing.

Rick

I totally agree. Woodward is amazing in it's own right, but the great thing about Hines is that it is closed to through traffic. I am hoping to have my 54' Chevy truck ready for next year's cruise.
--Tom

dont forget the monroe swap meet oct.28
always a lot of people and parts

I plan on being there.
Hopefully the weather is good.

swap meet in jan. 5-6 at novi,mi.

Where at in Novi? There is also a small one at the Jackson County Fairgrounds (Jackson, MI) January 20th.

Suburban showplace

Did you make it to the "Detroit Automotive Swap Meet" at Suburban Showplace?
I have never been, and just curious what kind of show it is, and what the turn out was?

--Tom

I went, first time. There were a lot of vendors and a huge crowd. I did not see anything there I couldn't live without. $5 just to park and $10 to get in. At least it was something to do that day. I've been to the Jackson, Kalamazoo, Monroe and Fowlerville events. Those I enjoyed.

Rick

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like I didn't miss much, and probably don't have to put it on the calendar for next year...
I have been to the Jackson, Monroe, and Fowlerville meets before, but never to Kalamazoo....might have to check it out...

--Tom

Monroe swap meet this Sunday
Will need to dress warm
See all you truck guys there

Rain and 40 degrees.....not sure if I am going to tough it out or not.....

More swap meets coming up
Bearing burners -may 5
Fowerville may4-5
Ford and Mercury swap meet July 22
All swap meets are good swap in our area

Sat. Is downriver cruise
On fort st.

Ford and Mercury swap meet is on July 20
One of the biggest around , lots of people and parts

I will be at the Webberville show, and hoping some other Bolters will attend as well.
Its an annual car show at the Vantown Community Church. 3504 E. Howell Rd. Webberville, MI (8am-3pm)
Meet between 8am - 9am, set up some chairs, and gab about trucks....

--Tom

Going to "Cruisin Hines" next Sunday August 25th in Westland, MI. It is a great show/cruise with tons of vehicles on display/cruisin.
Hope to see some other Bolters there.
Let me know if anyone is going.

http://cruisinhines.com/

--Tom

I'll be going to the Hines Cruise, weather permitting. Have been to 3 or 4 Hines Cruises in the past. GREAT TIME!!!! I'd rather cruise Hines than go to the Woodward Dream Cruise. I've attended the Woodward Dream Cruise for the past 15 years, not so this year. Out of every 10 vehicles cruising Woodward, 9 of them will be spectators in modern vehicles. The only vehicles allowed at the Hines Cruise are the ones that are 25 years or older and you don't have to pay to park. I'll be there with my 39 Chevy Stake Truck, green with black fenders.

Rick

Disappointed with hines drive today to many new cars
Cops were saying they don't get paid enough to tell
People they can't drive on the cruise. Drive 1/2 of cruise
And left

I hear you. Supposed to be only 25 years and older vehicles, but saw many "newer" vehicles.
My 54' truck isn't road worthy yet, so I had the 83' Monte Carlo. Parked and walked a lot.

I was there too! I did not see many newer cars, unless you consider vehicles from the 80's up to 94 as "newer". They are 25 years and older. My 95 Ford Ranger beater would qualify next year and I don't think of it as a classic for sure. It still beats the Woodward Dream Cruise, which has become totally unbearable.

Rick

I talked to don Nickelson today and he said they did have
Some problems , he said they would try to do better next year

Interesting. I know he said that some of the newer vehicles "sneak in", and that they do not let them in.....but I saw several of the newer vehicles with the yellow tag you get when you pay the $5 to get in, so I know they were let in...anyways...
Regardless, I still think it is a great show overall, and a lot more enjoyable than the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Hoping to make it to a couple shows this weekend as well.
Saturday: looking at either the Downtown Durand, MI show or the Dixieland Flea Market Show
Sunday: Romeo, MI show during the day and parade/cruise downtown Romeo at night.

--Tom

The unauthorized late model vehicles on a closed cruise course is a problem all organizers face. Our closed course Route 66 cruise in early June of each year is a prime example. There are approximately 25 intersections to be blocked off. That means all hands on deck at the PD and Sheriffs Office. They all get paid to make sure no one without the proper placard gets in the closed loop. Over the years there have been fights, tickets and folks going to jail for entering against orders. The problem lies in the fact that the entire route has residences along it. How can they tell people “You can’t go home for 3 hours” without making some mad. Most people know the date and make sure they are home before starting time but some just have to push the envelope. The Club here is very strict on the 25 year rule but occasionally someone will fool them and get a placard anyway. Sorry your experience was not a good one.

Put truck away for the winter
We got 6 inches of snow today
Hope everyone has a good holiday today
Thanks to all the vets. For their service

This is my first post on this thread. Finished my 37 in January and am planning on going to the show in Rockford Mi. in September. My oldest son and grandkids live there so will trailer truck down for the show. Anyone in that area going to attend? Bill

Hi Bill, Rockford is too far for my truck if driven and I don't have a trailer for it. I have to stay pretty close to home with it 'cause top end is 45 MPH.

My grandkids have been asking when the truck is gonna be done so they are really excited to go to their local show. I am also ready to get it on the road and see how it feels and drives. It is a 500 miles one way but will be worth it to see their faces when they get a ride.

Hmmm...Looks like about 2 hours on back roads from me. Can you post the date?
BTW, that pic is really great!!

Thanks. The show in Rockford Mi is September 26. Held in downtown.on main Street. Went last year and they had around 100 cars...nice show

To bad this year no car shows or swap meets
See everyone next year

Downriver cruise tomorrow,hope rain stops
Had a good time tonight lots of trucks out cruising
Hope to see all trucks out tomorrow

Where exactly is the "Downriver Cruise"? Might need to check it out.

Thanks!

Downriver cruise is on fort street thru Lincoln park,southgate,Wyandotte, Riverview
Last Saturday in June
Nice day, many trucks out on the cruise
4 - 54 Chevy ,a few gmc's many 60's and many square body
Hope everybody had a good time

Next big cruise is telegraph cruise on last Saturday in July
See all you there

Hinds drive cruise got cancelled today, because people are not going
By the distance rules and ruining it for others

Good cruise yesterday on telegraph
Lots of Chevy trucks
Many nice cars and trucks
Good weather

Weekly car cruises
Mon- canton car cave
Tues- emerald square
Wenesday vfw Trenton
Thursday. Blue sky drive-in
Friday- fort and sibley at Leo's coney island

Good rundown, keithfielder

In my area there are:
Mon = Lakeside Mall - Sterling Heights
Tues = Culver's - Lake Orion
Wed = Merri Bowl Lanes - Livonia
Thurs = Big Boy - Troy
Friday = Sweetwaters - Shelby Township

Been to culver's ,that is a nice show
Another cruise on Sunday is at bakers
Went there two weeks ago around 200-250 cars

I have heard of the Sunday Bakers cruise, but have never been. I will have to check it out. Maybe this Sunday.

I plan on attending the "A.D. Nationals" next Saturday the 19th in Franklin, IN.
I haven't been to this show before, but looking forward to checking out some great trucks.
Hopefully some other Stovebolters will be in attendance?

--Tom

Great day yesterday at the AD Nationals in Franklin, IN.
Quite a few trucks to check out.

--Tom

Most car and truck shows are winding down 2 shows this weekend
It's getting cold now and weekly cruises are just about to end pretty soon

What 2 shows are you looking at this weekend?
I know there is the Diamondback Saloon show and the Clawson Knights of Columbus show on Sunday.

Anyone on here from Wisconsin? I am in Sun Prairie. I have a 1948 Suburban. Want to commiserate with other stove bolt owners.

Mark, at the top of the page you will find Member List. Click on it and type in Wisconsin in the search box. Every member from Wisconsin will show up. You can then PM the active ones.

Weather is getting better and the swap meets and car cruises will start next month

Keith do you know of any swap meets next month?

Rick

The Monroe Swap Meet is scheduled for April 18th, and is usually a good meet.

--Tom

Dang, I was really hoping you were talking about Monroe, WA. We're starving for a good swap meet out here in the PNW.

Always a good one with a ton of vendors, have picked up some good deals in the past. Rumor has it they have so many vendors and health dept. is setting limits of 1000 and 375 inside expo including vendors so show is still up in the air. From the social page:

SHOW NOTICE: We were told by the Fairgrounds they anticipated we could have 2-3000 spectators. Now the Health Department lowered the count to 1000 outside and 375 inside the Expo Building including vendor count. We are currently negotiating with the Health Department; but if they limit us to 1000 total people; we have that many vendors which means no spectators. We will not have the show unless we believe our vendors can have a successful show. We will keep you updated and should be able to make a decision by April 2. Thanks for your patience. We are doing our best to make the show happen.

Monroe swap meet April 18
Downriver cruise last sat. In June
Telegraph cruise July 24
Must cruise nights start in May
Hope to see a lot of trucks out

Fowlerville swap new date is August 28-29

So, the Fowlerville swap meet is no longer scheduled for May?
I also so that the Monroe swap meet is in jeopardy of having to cancel, but haven't heard an update, yet.

Yes they moved swap meet to August
Hope the monroe swap is still on

Just received word that the Midland ,Mi. Antique Festival and swap meet is on for June 5th and 6th. Always good in the past!! Vassar Mi. Is starting a swap meet to go with their car show on Saturday August 7,2021. Just an FYI for folks.

List of swaps and cruise
Monroe swap -April 18
Auto Rama April 30-may2
Bearing burners swap may 16
Cruising m-53 June 5
Jackson rd. Cruise June 12
Wayne rd. Cruise June 19
Downriver cruise June 26
Ford Mercury swap meet July 17
Telegraph cruise July 24
Woodward Dream cruise Aug 21
Cruising Hines Drive Aug 29
Frankenmuth Sept 10-12

Monroe where?

This swap meet is at Monroe fair grounds

It's always at the Monroe county Fairgrounds on the West side of town, right off of M-50.

It is cancelled now

Any old truck shows in Wisconsin this year?

Today they just cancelled the Auto Rama due to covid

Next SUNDAY is bearing burners swap meet

Went to bearing burners swap , a lot of people and a lot of venders

Pontiac car show this Saturday at bakers in Milford
Belleville swap meet July 17
Telegraph cruise July 24
July 21 is Woodward cruise
Aug. 29 is hinds drive cruise
Nice car cruise every Friday night at
Fort and sibley 150-200 cars every week

Woodward dream cruise this weekend

This year is coming to an end
Shows and most cruises are done
Will have to get our trucks and cars put away

You guys need to come winter in Florida. We never stop!

I am to old to move now
It would take a month to pack up my garage
And move

Keith...
Thank you for all the Michigan Cruise and Swap Meet updates. I look forward to seeing that information again this year.
Happy New!

Jim

Happy New...Year! I'm really hoping some of the popular swap meets are able to be back on schedule. I'll have to search out the events scheduled in all the Great Lakes states and go meet more Bolters.

I hope to have some info on upcoming events
Autorama March 4-6
Monroe swap meet April 10
More to follow

Thanks for the dates keithfielder.

Dad and I went to the "Detroit Swap Meet" in Novi last weekend. Not a very big swap meet, but I still managed to pick up a few items.
We usually attend the Monroe Swap Meet, so I'm sure we will hit that again this year.
Also looking at the Kalamazoo Swap Meet February 4th-5th. I've never been, but my Dad says its a pretty good size show.
Here are a few upcoming:

--Saginaw Swap Meet January 30th at McDonald GMC-Cadillac
--Lima, OH Swap Meet January 30th at the Allen County Fairgrounds
--Kalamazoo Swap Meet February 4th-5th at Kalamazoo Expo Center and Fairgrounds

Thanks for the swap meet info

This weekend is the auto Rama in Detroit
That’s the place to be

Tomorrow is the Monroe swap meet
See you there

Dad and I made it to the Monroe Swap Meet. We then took a trip over to Summit Racing in Ohio to pick up some items for the 54'.
I believe the next event on the calendar is the Fowlerville Swap Meet April 30th.

--Tom

Yes Fowlerville is next ,then may 15 is bearing burners swap meet
Then the middle of July is Belleville swap meet

Today I went to GM heritage center
Saw lots of nice trucks today
Lots of Buick’s and Cadillacs in there collection
I thought they had more vehicles,but it was nice to see
Hope everyone is still doing well

Is the GM Heritage Center open to the public? Do you have to make an appointment?

--Tom

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/about-gm-heritage-center/contact/index.html

It was open Saturday 10-12 for 3 Pontiac clubs , cost $20.00
I thought there were more cars and trucks there
Some trucks l saw at Gm events where not there

This Saturday is the downriver cruise from 10 am.-10 pm.
Hope to see lots of trucks
Hope you guys in the Detroit area come out
Weather is suppose to be nice

Yesterday was the Belleville swap meet ,not like it used to be
Maybe 1/3 of the vendors,no car show , 6 cars for sale in car corral
They were saying they might not have it there anymore
Wayne county doubled the price and closed all bathrooms
They have to find another place
To bad that was a good spot .

I've never been to the Belleville SwapMeet, but sounds too bad that it has shrunk and is in danger of going obsolete.
Yesterday was a car show and swapmeet at the old Packard Proving grounds in my neck of the woods, but unfortunately I wasn't able to make it.
The next events/shows/swap meets on my list are below...not sure what all I will be able to make it to, but chime in if anyone is going.

--July 23rd--Somernites Cruise Truckin' Nationals in Somerset, KY (Not Great Lakes, but a close neighbor...)
--August 6th--Midwest Truck Nationals and Square Body Farm Gathering in Richmond, IN
--August 13th--Gasoline Alley car show and swapmeet in Utica, MI
--August 20th--Hoosier GM Truck Show in Sullivan, IN
--August 28th--Monroe SwapMeet at the Monroe, MI County Fairgrounds
--August 28th--Cruisin' Hines Park in Westland, MI


--Tom

I broke down Tom's list into individual posts in Great Lakes so you are can respond and coordinate.

I put the Somernites in KY in Southern. Ja??

Thank You!

--Tom

We had the Telegraph cruise Saturday,lots of trucks
Hot weather here In Michigan
Me and my wife went out and made a lap around it took 1 hour
A lot of cars and trucks, lots of spectators
One of the biggest cruises in our area