Midwest Truck Nationals

[RustyNut]

****, Didn't mean to kill the converstation

[bobdylan]

Can we park with the Stovebolt gang?

[2-Ton]

Rusty
Just seen this thread and you are more than welcome to hang with our group.
All pre 72 GM trucks are welcome.
Wife and I will be headed there Thursday and may stop off at Booneville for the Thresher Show on the way. I've heard it's a big event.
http://www.mrvsea.com/
Rusty 64 (Kevin) will be there as well as many from all parts of the country, Canada, and Australia. I'll see if I can hook you up with Rusty64.
It's a great bunch and we don't just talk about trucks and cars.
We get to know each other and become life long friends.
Get more info here on the agenda and lodging.
http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...ANSAS_CIT.html
When you drive into the park, just say you are with the Stovebolt group and they will direct you right to us. If you want to park your truck with us, you will have to register for the show, whether you get judged or not.
It all goes to charity and I only showed one time when the 46 2-ton grain truck, was used for the stage all weekend. I'll probably have a 48 3/4 that we use for "how to" talks and a chalkboard.

Thanks for the comment about the ladder truck and yes, it does draw a lot of attention, anywhere I take it.
But no, it will not be at the show. Weighing in at 25,800 lb and gets about 3 mpg, I'll be leaving it in the barn.

Don

[RustyNut]

My '78 GMC would not be welcome?

[2-Ton]

Dave
You are welcome to hang with us, even if you don't have a pre 72 GM product.
Just like old trucks and you'll be welcome in the group.
Heck, I'll be driving a 2000 F-250 and will probably park with the gang.
Just be there and get to know us.

Don

[Quigley]

Next weekend! Be there or be square.

[RustyNut]

A lot of the original gang will remember I am always willing to travel to meet folks in this group.

I was looking forward to meeting members this weekend, but an A**hole I work(ed) with FINALLY got fired today. It was well deserved and I am glad to see him go. Unfortunately I am going to have to cover "On Call" for the weekend.

It sucks, but in the long run it will make my job easier.

Rusty

[2-Ton]

Rusty
Sorry you can't make it.
The Stovebolt group will have about 20+ trucks and the the show will draw 200+, depending on the weather.
Nice day is forecast for Saturday, so it should be a good turnout.

Don

[bobdylan]

I met up with the Stovebolt gang at Midwest truck nationals, great time great bunch. I took my 702 v12 , won loudest exhaust, and that is at 2200 -2400 rpm, can not imagine what they sound like when cranked up to 4000 or 5000 rpm.

[Ed Snyder]

Originally Posted by bobdylan

I met up with the Stovebolt gang at Midwest truck nationals, great time great bunch.

I miss the old West Coast Truck Nationals. For years it was held at the fairgrounds in Paso Robles, then moved to Santa Maria for a few years. Then it just faded away. Does anybody out there know what happened, and if the show is being held again somewhere else? I'm guessing maybe the Brothers show replaced it, but that's 700 miles away from me in LA. Paso Robles and Santa Maria were within a day's drive for me.