1 F F A A T T F F E E N N D D E E R R F F L L A A S S H H THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR FORD F-100 ELITE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA June 2012 ========================================================================== EAST BAY BANTER By: Ken Rogers Hi from East Bay, Are you attending the 42 nd Annual North-South Run this year? I sure hope so. Morro Bay is the spot picked out this year. This historic fishing village is full of natural beauty and charm. You can’t miss beautiful Morro rock looming over the bay at 576 feet high. It’s a state historical landmark, and also serves as a bird sanctuary. The Embarcadero, right along the waterfront, is full of restaurants and shopping for any taste. Morro Bay also has the best local sea food around. We hope to see you and your F-100 on August 17, 18, & 19. This is going to be a fun weekend…..guaranteed!! Is your F-100 not running? That’s ok, you will still enjoy checking out the trucks, and meeting new friends. It’s time to make your plans. For information give Earl Pecka a call at (209)835-7629 The Inn At Morro Bay is the host hotel. There’s also a lot of motels in town that you can stay in. Oh yeah!...Don’t forget your camera. On May 12 th , F-100’s from The East Bay and Livermore Chapters made it to the Old Town Niles Car Show. This was the 8 th year for the show. They call it Spring Fever. Lots of cars, trucks, and people made it to Niles for a beautiful day in the sun. Niles is a quiet little town in the Fremont area. In the old days, Charley Chaplin and Bronco Bill filmed silent movies here, and there’s a lot of old buildings still standing today. Lots of history here. On May 19 th , Linda and I attended the 10 th Annual Classic Cruisers Car Show in Newark. There was a good turnout of around 100 cars, trucks, and rods that showed up. Dino’s Restaurant treated everyone to a free breakfast to start the day off. Great Show!! My daughter Deanne, and her husband Curt, former East Bay Chapter members, inform us that North Dakota, where they moved 2 years ago, is now the #2 oil producing state in the U.S.A. Like the gold rush, they are going through the “oil rush”. Workers are flocking to their state seeking work. They are told to bring motor home or trailers. There are no rentals, and home builders can’t keep up with the demand. Keep Truckin’ Ken Rogers **************************************************************************** “The shin bone is a device for finding furniture in a dark room” WHAT’S INSIDE East Bay Banter…………….………..Page 1 Trivia……………...…………..……...Page 2 Proverbs………………...……...……Page 2 Birthdays & Anniversaries…....Pages 2 & 3 Modesto Happenings……..….Pages 3 & 4 Port City Chitchat………...…..Pages 4 - 10 Mike’s Message……………………Page 10 Recipe of the Month......................Page 11 Plan Ahead…………………...……Page 11 How To Kill An Association………Page 13 E-Board & Chapter Info……..…...Page 14 Events…………………………Pages 14-16 Want Ads…….....................Pages 16 & 17 Flyers…………………....….Pages 18 -- 39 Permission is hereby granted to copy, reprint, or use any or all of this publication in the furtherance of the automotive hobby. Please acknowledge source when using information from this publication. Comments, suggestions, article or photo submissions, advertisements, or any other information, contact: Jim Dillinger 14552 Horseshoe Dr. (408)687-9237 [email protected]Visit our web site at: http://f100elite.com
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FFAATT FFEENNDDEERR FFLLAASSHH THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR FORD F-100 ELITE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Hi from East Bay, Are you attending the 42nd Annual North-South Run this year? I sure hope so. Morro Bay is the spot picked out this year. This historic fishing village is full of natural beauty and charm. You can’t miss beautiful Morro rock looming over the bay at 576 feet high. It’s a state historical landmark, and also serves as a bird sanctuary. The Embarcadero, right along the waterfront, is full of restaurants and shopping for any taste. Morro Bay also has the best local sea food around. We hope to see you and your F-100 on August 17, 18, & 19. This is going to be a fun weekend…..guaranteed!! Is your F-100 not running? That’s ok, you will still enjoy checking out the trucks, and meeting new friends. It’s time to make your plans. For information give Earl Pecka a call at (209)835-7629 The Inn At Morro Bay is the host hotel. There’s also a lot of motels in town that you can stay in. Oh yeah!...Don’t forget your camera. On May 12th, F-100’s from The East Bay and Livermore Chapters made it to the Old Town Niles Car Show. This was the 8th year for the show. They call it Spring Fever. Lots of cars, trucks, and people made it to Niles for a beautiful day in the sun. Niles is a quiet little town in the Fremont area. In the old days, Charley Chaplin and Bronco Bill filmed silent movies here, and there’s a lot of old buildings still standing today. Lots of history here. On May 19th, Linda and I attended the 10th Annual Classic Cruisers Car Show in Newark. There was a good turnout of around 100 cars, trucks, and rods that showed up. Dino’s Restaurant treated everyone to a free breakfast to start the day off. Great Show!! My daughter Deanne, and her husband Curt, former East Bay Chapter members, inform us that North Dakota, where they moved 2 years ago, is now the #2 oil producing state in the U.S.A. Like the gold rush, they are going through the “oil rush”. Workers are flocking to their state seeking work. They are told to bring motor home or trailers. There are no rentals, and home builders can’t keep up with the demand. Keep Truckin’ Ken Rogers
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WHAT’S INSIDE
East Bay Banter…………….………..Page 1 Trivia……………...…………..……...Page 2 Proverbs………………...……...……Page 2 Birthdays & Anniversaries…....Pages 2 & 3 Modesto Happenings……..….Pages 3 & 4 Port City Chitchat………...…..Pages 4 - 10 Mike’s Message……………………Page 10 Recipe of the Month......................Page 11 Plan Ahead…………………...……Page 11 How To Kill An Association………Page 13 E-Board & Chapter Info……..…...Page 14 Events…………………………Pages 14-16 Want Ads…….....................Pages 16 & 17 Flyers…………………....….Pages 18 -- 39
Permission is hereby granted to copy,
reprint, or use any or all of this publication in the furtherance of the automotive hobby.
Please acknowledge source when using information from this publication.
Comments, suggestions, article or photo submissions, advertisements, or any other
Last month’s question: Why is the London Stock Exchange sometimes referred to as “Gorgonzola Hall”? Answer: In 1884 the London Stock Exchange was rebuilt as the great marble temple known as 'Gorgonzola Hall'. So dubbed for its resemblance to the cheese with its rich green veins running through the marble of the floor. (Once again, thanks to Susan Davis and Leanne Robinson from the Modesto Chapter. It seems I can’t find a question to stump them) This month’s question: On the show “Petticoat Junction”, who owned and drove the blue 1953 F-100?
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“A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth: He winks with his eyes, he shuffles his feet, he points with his fingers; Perversity is in his heart, he devises evil continually, he sows discord. Therefore his calamity shall come suddenly; Suddenly he shall be broken without remedy”……………………………………………….….... Proverbs 6:12-15
BIRTHDAYS 6/30/41 Don Cox, Delta 6/29/57 Michael Robinson, Modesto 6/24/79 Eric Wentworth, Livermore 6/4/81 Jeremy Ambrose, Delta 6/29/05 Roman Wentworth, Livermore 6/2/10 Dannielle Mastilock, Silicon Valley 6/11/?? Ray Clark, Livermore 6/16/?? Jan Taylor, Silicon Valley ANNIVERSARIES WITH CLUB 6/91 John & Linda Walsh, Modesto 6/97 Don & Sue Cox, Delta 6/05 Ron & Susan Weiand, Livermore 6/11 Jose & Diana Ramos, Livermore 6/11 Josh & Jeanie Sharp-Steager, Livermore WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 6/1/63 Earl & Judy Pecka, San Joaquin 6/29/67 Bill & Dorsa Koon, Silicon Valley 6/3/83 Robert & Ruth Martinez, East Bay 6/8/96 Tom & Jennifer Miller, Delta
6/19/04 Jay & Leah Mastilock, Silicon Valley 6/24/06 Terry & Carolyn Booker, San Joaquin 6/6/?? Bob & Donna Clayton, Modesto 6/15/?? John & Linda Walsh, Modesto 6/18/?? Dusty & Debbie Johnson, Modesto 6/24/?? Bob & Susan Hansen, Modesto
John Walsh represented the Club at the Silicon Valley Run. He reports a great run, with the highlight being a stop at the “Great Highway”, a personal collection of muscle and super cars. He also enjoyed an authentic Mexican lunch at the winery.
On May 5th, the Modesto Shriners rented a bus to take our group on a private tour of the Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento. The hospital specializes in injuries to children, specifically orthopedic and burn injuries. There were 14 of us on the trip: Bill and Ieko Click, John and Judy Snyder, Bob Hansen, Carl Piercefield, Mike and Leanne Robinson, John and Linda Walsh, Mike Keller, Tom and Cheryl Day, and Chris Souza. Our personal tour included classrooms, play areas, the workshops where each child’s needs are handled on a one-on-one basis. The Hospital is free to children, regardless of economic or social status, and supported 100% by donations. It was fulfilling to know that the Modesto F-100 Elite’s donations are utilized for such a good cause.
On May 19th, the Turlock Alchemist Shrine Clowns did their 2nd annual car show at the Fairgrounds in Turlock. Bob and Susan Hansen, John Walsh, and Chris Souza attended the show. The show was complete with lunch and large raffle. Shady parking, and the clowns were fun for all. All proceeds were donated to the Shriner’s work. Next year, we’ll make sure we get the word out sooner to other chapters, so we can make a good showing.
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Who’s Working on What
We continue working on Back to Graffiti coming up in June – T-shirts are done, dash plaques and trophies are ordered. The Fruit Yard will have live music with dinner on Friday night with Eric Scudder and the Beer 30 Band. Don’t miss out on any of these great activities – thanks for your past support. Call John and Linda to sign up! Check out last year’s trophy cars! Mike Wikka is working on another fantastic year in the truck pull circuit. He took 1st in points in the first pull of the year with his ’76 Chevy pickup, 550ci, 1130 hp, L & L Production motor with a turbo 350. We’ll be working to get Mike to put a Ford oval somewhere on that Chevy truck!
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It was a great day for the Easter Run (4-6-12). Lots of vehicles showed up even before the scheduled check in time. We decided to go early ourselves to help Delta Chapter out just in case, as we are the closest chapter to the park. If there had been club participation we would have won it hands down as all of us made it to our first Easter run as the new Port City Chapter. Art won an award for Under Construction; he thinks it is because of his neat under construction sign. But the judges must have seen something in the Suede Renegade. Some of the group went home with some raffle prizes and that was great too. The Easter Bunny showed up like he usually does and delighted the kids. They had plenty of eggs out in the grass to scoop up into their baskets. They also had a great chance to win one of the many baskets that Livermore helped to put together. We had a chance to join in on the fun on that rainy and windy day, the last Saturday in March. Sydney made some great soup, salad and French bread to eat after we finished our tasks. April is the month for Taxes but it is also the month that most of the Friday night car shows start in our area. The
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first and third Friday is at Royce Farms and the first Friday we joined in on the fun. It was a small group but as the weather gets warmer. So will the participation. We had planned on going to the car show at Bagel’s Express (which will be the second and fourth Friday). But Mother Nature had to have her way and it was canceled due to the bad weather. But there will be plenty more where that is concerned. The weekend after Easter (4-15-12) was another opportunity to check on some parts for our vehicles. Stockton had their annual spring swap meet at the Fairgrounds. Art put his truck in the car show and low and behold he got another award for under construction. If he keeps getting awards he may never finish the construction of the Suede Renegade. They saw a few people they knew including Royce Farms guys passing out flyers for their Friday Cruise Nights.
We were all in force (Art, Howard, Jim and his Dad James) at A & W Thursday’s (4-19-12) cruise night. It was kind of special as the Discovery Channel had been there most of the day filming for special drive-ins of America. If you do not know Lodi’s A & W is the first A & W of the USA. Pete the owner by the end of the day was getting frazzled as it took over 25 different hamburgers and numerous glasses and glasses of root beer floats to get that special one that would look good for the camera. This A & W is one of the remaining franchise’s that still makes their root beer syrup from scratch EVERY day. To top it off there were over 50 cars in attendance that night. Pete the owner wanted our president Art to say a few words for the camera. But our guy was camera shy. You never know Art you could have been discovered. Now, I do not know for what but you never know. As soon as we find out when the documentary special will be on we will give everyone a heads up to watch.
What a great night to be outside and see some great cars (4-20-12). Plus it did not hurt that we were at Royce Farm Restaurant. We listened to a great band that consisted of guys that work at different Auto Dealerships. We did not win anything in the raffle but we did get together and chatted with a couple of our new prospective members, Mario and Jim. The weather was so nice it seemed like a July night it was so warm. It was hard to believe that we were basking in April nights. The first month of Royce’s has come to an end. But we have many more to enjoy. Come out and enjoy a great meal, great cars and great company. You know where we will be the first and third Friday anyway.
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April sure has been a busy month for us (4-22-12). Here we are going to our second swap meet of the month. Howard and Art must be getting tired of each other. They have probably seen more each other this month than they did while they were going to school. It is great that they have more to talk about than just cars and trucks. OH, wait isn’t that the only thing that counts. Art was able to find some wide fenders out of fiberglass for a great price and Howard was able to find some stainless tips for his exhaust at a great price. He is just not sure which vehicle he is going to put them on yet. They tried to find a frame for our other member Jim but there was none to be found. This swap meet seemed to have way more Ford parts than the swap meet earlier in the month. So the guys came home happy and just before the heat really set in. The weather finally cooperated for the Bagel Express Cruise Night (4-27-12) put on by CVC (Central Valley Cruisers). They had a turnout of 28 cars. Art brought his El Camino, as the Suede Renegade was under the weather at this time. But he is hoping to bring it to the next Friday night. He even had a little girl want to have her picture taken with him in front of the Camino. Hopefully she will like old cars when she gets older as we need new blood.
And now for this month’s Port City Chit Chat……..
Silicon Run was a blast (4-28-12). Art was the only one that was able to make this annual event. He hitched a ride with Nancy from Livermore. His back paid for all that riding though the event but the raffle made it all worthwhile. In fact most of the people sitting at one table altogether during lunch/raffle seemed to clean up in the raffle. They had had a pretty good turn out with all sorts of vehicles. We hope that our event will be just as eventful.
Our chapter has been keeping busy all Month either going out to runs or getting ready for our run next month. We try to make the weekly Friday night functions or A & W Thursday nights. Fridays it is either at our meeting place (Royce Farms) or Bagel Express. Plus it is a great excuse for not having to cook on on those nights. Art and Howard have been busy passing out flyers for our run (plus work the show) and that was no exception May 5th. They traveled to Copperopolis for the Hot Copper Car Show. It was a gold mine of a show as they had over 300 cars. The weather was not too hot and the wind seemed to stay away till they almost left the show. On another note we met a father who happened to be listening to Art and Howard talking up our show. He let us know that he had a son in our neck of the woods that was looking for a club to join. More to come on this.
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We have been trying to hit all the car shows in the area either to pass out flyers or to join in on the fun. May 19th was one of them. Howard’s Son Kenneth had a friend that was putting on their first car show. And it was just around the street
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from us at Calvary 1st Assembly of God Church. The Wanted Souls Motorcycle Club put it on in memory of their founder Glenn Cosens. They had a small turn out but it was their first time. We had a great time and both Art and Howard each won a raffle prize. They were able to get the largest motorcycle to be put on display. With your entry you received a lunch consisting of a hot dog, chips and drink. Not bad of a show for them putting it together in just a short time- - - - - - - 4 months.
The next day we headed out to the Stockton swap meet at the Stockton fairgrounds to do our flyer thing then headed out to Micke’s Grove for the All Ford Picnic. It was a small turn out compared to past years. But we did not mind as we met our first prospective Members Ron and Cindy Cortiz. He is the son who’s father we talked to at the Hot Copper Copperopolis Car Show. We gave him the ups and downs and wonders of the club. The truck he has used to be his Dad’s then his brother’s but after awhile it was given to him as he seemed to be more interested in restoring it than anybody else. He is attempting slowly to get it back to its special glory. We will let you know more about him in the coming months.
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Art hit the road on the May 26th to attend the Foothill Classics Car Club Car Show in Valley Springs that is always the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. This will be their 9th year and always brings out lots of vehicles. The weather cooperated for the show but as the flyer says rain or shine as in other years Mother Nature wants to rain just around Memorial Day and this year she had the day before the event. But at least it was not over 100 as it has also been that kind of weather too.
We had to hit one more car show before the end of the month. This time in the town of Manteca called the Marine Cpl. Charles O. Palmer II Classic Car Show. We were amazed of all the cars at this show. We thought it was just a show but it was a SHOW. It had over 300 cars including a couple of our former club members (San Joaquin) Jesse Aguilar and his Dad Joe Aguilar. It also had some great old armed forces vehicles and they had a great fly by done by a plane. It was great to see this kind of show on Memorial Day Weekend. We hope to see everyone at our car show event on June 10th. We have scoped out the park and have been collecting raffle gifts galore. There will be a jumping house for the kids and great food prepared by Royce Farm Restaurant.
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They have lots of picnic tables so there will lots of room for everyone. June is almost here and North South is just around the corner. This year is going so fast.
A MESSAGE FROM MIKE Hello to all my friends in F-100 land. I would like to thank all of you for the Get Well Cards and the get well wishes. I can't tell you how much they meant to me. I am doing much better with each passing day. I owe a lot of this to the support that I have received from all the great friends that I have made over the years as a member of F-100 Elite. I don't know what I would do without all of you. THANK YOU ALL! Mike Guerreiro Silicon Valley Chapter
************************************************************************************* Last night my friend and I were sitting in the living room and I said to her, “I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some maching and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the plug.” She got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my wine. She’s such a witch!! Stolen from a past issue of “The Fat Ford Times”
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RREECCIIPPEE OOFF TTHHEE MMOONNTTHH
Steak Salad-Stuffed Pockets
Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 pound top round steak, 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 large tomato, diced 8 4-inch whole-wheat pitas, or four 8-inch pitas, split open Preparation Step 1 Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Step 2 Whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Place steak in a shallow dish and pour half the dressing over it. Let marinate at room temperature, turning once, for 10 minutes. Step 3 Prepare the salad by adding lettuce, cucumber and tomato to the remaining dressing in the bowl; toss to coat. Step 4 Transfer the meat to a broiling pan. Broil for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until it reaches desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Mix the meat with the salad and fill each pita. Serve immediately. Copied from the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (Oregon) Wellness Newsletter
************************************************************************************************* Just a note from Jane Hudgins of the Ford Federation in the Sacramento area: Page 10 of the May issue, the F100 Night at A & W is Thursday, July 12th, not June 14th. Thanks Jane
PPLLAANN AAHHEEAADD Here are some of the events, put on this year by F-100 Elite Chapters, that you’ll want to mark on your calendars. Sunday, June 10, 2012………………… .…….. 1st Annual Cruisin’ The Grove, San Joaquin & Port City Chapters Friday & Saturday, June 15 & 16, 2012………….……………..…….19th Annual Back to Graffiti, Modesto Chapter Saturday, July 15, 2012………………………………………… ……..22nd Annual Summer Bash, Modesto Chapter Friday thru Sunday, August 17 thru 19, 2012…….42nd Annual North-South Run, F-100 Elite and Pickups Limited Saturday and Sunday, Sept 8 & 9, 2012….7th Annual Return to Kingdon Drags and Car Show, Port City Chapter Sunday, September 16, 2012……………………………………………….43rd Annual Anniversary Run, F-100 Elite Sunday, October 28, 2012………………………………..……………16th Annual Pumpkin Run, Livermore Chapter
FIGHT SPEEDING TICKETS WITH THE NEWLY RELEASED IPHONE APP, ‘TICKETDEFENDER’! TicketDefender tracks and reports vehicle’s speeds to protect drivers from undeserved speeding tickets. TicketDefender is a newly released iPhone App that enables drivers to protect themselves from undeserved speeding tickets by providing a printed report that shows their vehicle’s GPS speed and location prior to the issuance of a ticket. Police radar makes mistakes, lots of them. In America more than 100,000 people per day receive speeding tickets. Some experts estimate that 10-20% of all radar-backed speeding tickets are issued in error and in the case of radar operated from a moving police vehicle the number of inaccurate tickets may be as high as 30%! Yet, the use of Radar is widely accepted and we naturally assume the technology is reliable1. But good news is just an Apple App away. After a truck driver received one these erroneous speeding tickets, he decided that something had to be done. He presented his idea to a friend who is an engineer, and
TicketDefender was born. As a user drives their vehicle TicketDefender automatically records the speed, time of day, and GPS location. If the driver is pulled over for speeding, he simply clicks “Press When Ticketed” to capture the last hour of data and generate the free Speed Report and free Map Report. Instructions for how to print these non-editable, encrypted and watermarked Speed and Map Reports are sent to the driver’s email address. These two reports can be used in court as evidence against wrongfully issued tickets to protect drivers from “the officer’s word against mine” situations. The TicketDefender Speed and Map Reports include the vehicle’s make and model, license number, time and date, the vehicle’s speed recorded every 3-5 seconds and a map showing the vehicle’s location and corresponding speed. If the speed on the TicketDefender report is different from the speed indicated on the ticket, the driver has a valid "not guilty" argument. This report can then be presented in court or with employers in defense of inaccurate speeding tickets. Radar can often clock incorrect vehicle speeds causing an unwarranted ticket, but until the release of TicketDefender there has been no way for drivers to prove that they were driving at a speed that was different from the speed stated on the ticket. TicketDefender can be a valuable tool, both for fighting speeding tickets and for proof of speed at the time of a car accident. TicketDefender is certainly a benefit for any driver or commuter and particularly beneficial for individuals whose livelihood depends on a positive driving record such as truckers, bus and taxi drivers. TicketDefender will track any vehicle in which the phone is located, once the vehicle’s data has been entered. One TicketDefender download can be used for multiple vehicles including company and family member’s vehicles. TicketDefender will also multitask; it continues to track speed and locations while you use the phone and other applications. The one time download of TicketDefender can be used repeatedly to give a lifetime of protection from undeserved or inaccurate speeding tickets. 1 Source: Blind Trust published by RADAR (Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights, Inc.)
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HOW TO KILL AN ASSOCIATION Don’t participate beyond paying your dues – let “them” handle things. Then complain that members have no voice in management Decline all offices and committee appointments – your to busy. Then offer vociferous advice on how things should be done If appointed to a committee, don’t work – it’s a courtesy appointment. Then complain because the organization has stagnated If you do attend management meetings, don’t initiate new ideas. Then you can play “devil’s advocate” to those submitted by others Don’t rush to pay your dues – they’re too high anyways. Then complain about poor financial management Don’t encourage others to become members – that’s selling. Then complain that membership is not growing Don’t read the mail from headquarters – it’s not important. Then complain that you’re not informed Don’t volunteer your talents – that’s ego fulfillment. Then complain that your never asked, never appreciated And if by chance, the organization grows in spite of your contributions, grasp every opportunity to tell the youngsters how tough it was, how hard you worked in the old days to bring the organization to its present level of success (Reprinted from the Journal of the Virginia Academy of Family Practice) (Submitted by Mike Guerriero, Silicon Valley Chapter)
2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING DATES AND LOCATION President January 14, April 14, July 14, October 13 (9:00 AM) Earl Pecka, San Joaquin Chapter Vice President Nancy Agrusa, Livermore Chapter Perko’s Cafe Secretary-Treasurer Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter 1321 W. 11th St. Newsletter Editor Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter Tracy, CA
CHAPTER MEETINGS Delta...2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM Round Table Pizza, Olivera & Old Chicago Blvd., Concord Contact: Don & Sue Cox (510)724-6351 East Bay...1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 PM, Cabrillo Park Café, 4673 Thornton Ave, Freemont Contact: Jim & Edith Hannett (510)797-1252 Livermore...1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM, Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk, Livermore, CA 94550 Contact: Nancy Agrusa (925)455-8342 Modesto...1st Monday of each month, 7:00 PM, Fruityard Restaurant, Geer Rd. & Highway 132, Modesto Contact: John & Linda Walsh ((209)523-4479 Port City...1st. Wednesday of each month, 6:30PM, Royce Farms BBQ Restaurant, 10880 North Hwy99 at 8 mile Rd., Stockton. Contact: Art Davis (209) 475-9079 San Joaquin...2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM, Johnny’s Diner & Creamery, located in the Tracy Outlet Mall, 1005 E. Pescadero Ave., #24, Tracy. Contact: Earl & Judy Pecka (209) 835-7629 Silicon Valley...1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM, Denny’s Restaurant, Corner of 1st St. and Brokaw Rd. Contact: Jim & Margo Dillinger (408)687-9237
If you have any events planned in the future, or know of any, send the information to me as soon as possible so they can be included here.
(Events that are shaded are F-100 Elite sponsored or F-100 Elite supported)
June 3, 2012…Wild Cars For Wildcats, Woodside High School, Woodside CA, Alameda & Woodside Rds., enter on Alameda. $30 entry. Benefits sports program. Info: Mike, (650)364-5212
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June 10, 2012…Lodi, CA 1st Annual Cruisin’ The Grove, hosted by San Joaquin and Port City Chapters. Information: Earl, (209)835-7629 or Art, (209)475-9079. See entry form at back of newsletter.
June 15 & 16, 2012…Modesto, CA Back To Graffiti, presented by the Modesto Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California. (See flyer at back of newsletter)
June 16, 2012…Campbell, CA Campbell Vetrans Memorial Foundation Fathers Day Car Show and BBQ. (See flyer at back of newsletter)
June 16, 2012…Santa Clara, CA SAE Motorfest. (See flyer at back of newsletter)
June 17, 2012…Prunedale, CA Car Show For Vets and American Legion Post 593 present Dad’s Day Car Show. (See flyer at back of newsletter) June 23, 2012…Anaheim, CA 30th Annual F-100 Western Nationals, presented by Pickups Limited, Orange County Chapter. (See flyer at back of newsletter)
July 7, 2012…Santa Margarita, CA F.A.S.T. Santa Margarita Time Trials. (See flyer at back of newsletter)
July 8, 2012…San Jose, CA 13th Annual Strangers Car Show (See flyer at back of newsletter)
July 8, 2012…Atascadero, CA 19th Annual Atascadero Early Ford V-8 Club Family Picnic & Car Show (See flyer at back of newsletter)
July 15, 2012…Modesto, CA Summer Bash, presented by the Modesto Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California.
July 22, 2012…Saratoga, CA Saratoga Classic Car Show (See Flyer at back of newsletter)
August 11, 2012…Tracy, CA 9th Annual Tracy Elks lodge Car Show (See flyer at back of newsletter)
August 17-19, 2012…Morro Bay, CA 42nd Annual F-100 North-South Run. See Flyer at back of newsletter.
September 8 & 9, 2012…Lodi, CA 7th Annual Return To Kingdon Drags and Car Show. Car show sponsored by the Port City Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California. (See flyer at back of newsletter)
September 9, 2012…Antioch, CA 16th Annual Fun Ford Sunday (See flyer at back of newsletter)
September 16,2012…Paso Robles, CA 16th Annual Automotive Swap Meet, presented by the Atascadero Early ford V-8 Club (See flyer at back of newsletter)
October 28, 2012…Livermore, CA 16th Annual Pumpkin Run, presented by Ford F-100 Elite, Livermore Chapter (See flyer at back of newsletter)
SUNDAYS Concord, CA...2nd & 4th Sunday...Christopher's Pizza Cruise Night @ Christopher's Pizza. Information: www.hoodlumsofntz.com TUESDAYS Tracy, CA...Every Tuesday...Cruise Night @ Jack-In-The-Box, Grant Line Rd @ Tracy Blvd. 5:30 PM to about 8:00 PM Information: Earl (209)835-7629 San Jose, CA...Every Tuesday...Burger Barn, Winchester @ Forrest, behind Valley Fair Mall. WEDNESDAYS San Carlos, CA…3rd Wednesday Joe’s Diner Gathering @ Jersey Joe’s Restaurant. 6 to 8:30 PM. Info: (650)592-7317 San Mateo, CA…1st Wednesday of the month, April thru September (No July), TGIF’s Parking Lot Party, on El Camino across from Hillsdale Shopping Center. Info: (650)368-8212 San Carlos, CA…1st Wednesday, Houlihan’s on Redwood Shores Parkway. Santa Clara, CA...Every Wednesday (during daylight savings months)...Open Cruise Night, behind Boston Market Restaurant, 2006 El Camino Real, near Scott. 4:00 PM until ??? THURSDAYS Suisun city, CA…2nd & 4th Thursdays Cruise-In @ Black Bear Restaurant. Info: Gene (530)846-2342 Capitola, CA…Every Thursday, Camsnappers Cruise To The Ocean @ Ocean Chevrolet, Capitola Auto Row. Info: www.cam-snappers.com
San Jose, CA…Every Thursday, 4 PM to ??. Mojo’s Hamburgers, Cherry St. and Foxworthy Ave. Saratoga, CA…1st & 3rd Thursday’s 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Cool Car Club meets at the corner of Big Basin and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. All special interest vehicles welcome. Lodi, CA…Every Thursday night April thru October A&W Root Beer of Lodi Cruise Night . Music, Raffle, and Prizes 216 E. Lodi Ave. Lodi Information: Pete (209)368-8548 FRIDAYS Stockton, CA…1st & 3rd Friday of every month April thru October. Hot Rod Night at Royce Farms. Food, live music, and raffle prizes. Highway 99 @ 8 Mile Rd. Information: (209)931-8333 Stockton, CA…2nd & 4th Friday of every month, April thru October. Central Valley Cruisers & Stockton Wheel Cruise Night @ the Bagel Express, 1461 W. March Lane, Stockton. Information: Diane, (209)598-7955 Concord, CA…Every Friday, Hot Rod Heaven @ Valley Mall, in front of Baja Fresh. 4:30 to ? Open to all vehicles. Info: (925)787-0079 Freemont, CA…Every Friday, Hot Rod Hang Out. Open to all pre-76 @ Bob’s Giant Burgers, 40720 Fremont Blvd. 6:30 PM to ?? Newark, CA…Every Friday, Classic Cruisers USA Fun Night @ Dino’s Diner, Jarvis @ Newark. 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Info: (510)471-6059 or www.classiccruisersusa.org Livermore…John’s CharBurgers, 2617 Old First St. (at Church St.) 4:00 PM until ??? Valley Springs…Every 3rd Friday of the month, April through October at The Terrace Shopping Center, 1900 Vista Del lago Dr., off HWY 26. 6 PM to 9PM. Information: Bob (209)786-2456 or Chuck (209)471-5557 SATURDAYS Concord, CA…1st & 3rd Saturdays’ East Bay Donut Derelicts @ Renaissance Cafe, 5100 Clayton Rd. Starts @ 8:30 AM Info: Greg (925)691-5765 or www.jacobsracing.com/page2.html San Bruno, CA…1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month. Carl’s Jr. San Bruno Ave. off 280. 6:00 PM Livermore, CA…Last Saturday Altamont Cruise In @ 4650 Arroyo Vista. Info: (916)685-1825 or www.altamontcruisers.org Sacramento, CA…Every Saturday Original Mel’s Cruise Night @ 9131 E. Stockton Blvd. April thru October. Info: Sandy (916)686-2478 Sunnyvale, CA…1st Saturday of each month, “Coffee and Cars” cruise-in at West Coast Classics and Customs, 590 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 9:00 AM to ??. Info: (408)720-WCCC (720-9222)
I stole this picture from the “Swappers World” section of the Deuce News. I thought the idea of an old
Ford pickup hauling parts was just too good to pass up.
FOR SALE: Right side door, used, for 56 F-100, $50 obo. Original antenna, new, for 56 F-100, $50. For 53 through 56 F-100’s, Radiator support, $30 obo, chrome front bumper, $125 obo, used rear bumper, $50 obo, new hood hinges, 2 sets, $100 per set obo, 2 hood rod supports, $20 obo, rear lower shackles , new w/bushings, $100 obo. Ricky, (408)839-3751 6 FOR SALE: Parts for 1956 F-100. Call for what you need: Gary, (510)276 9194 2 FREE; Hi Jim, I just wanted to let you know about some parts I have to give FOR FREE to any interested recipient of your fine monthly newsletter. I have a 1956 chrome grille. Has a little rust and a couple of small dings. A standard heater with plenum and air diverter for defrost attached. (Bad heater core) A stock 1956 steering column with turn signal lever and steering wheel.
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These are free to whomever needs them. Home phone: 925-846-8336 Cell phone: 925-963-9681 Willie Sharp (Livermore Chapter) 5
FOR SALE: 272 c.i. Y-block, rebuilt. $800. Chuck, (916)927-9504 3 FOR SALE: 59 Ford, 2WD, ½ ton DeLux Panel, 6 cyl., automatic trans., straight body. $3,500. Billy, (775)677-2438 3 FOR SALE: 54 Ford F-100, 272 engine, C-4 transmission. $14,500. Don, (541)673-9884 3 WANTED; For Y-block Ford: 3 X 2 intake manifold, carbs, valley cover, valve covers, aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold. Jim, (925)787-0770 3 FOR SALE: 56 F-100 Front bed panel – NEW $100.00, Original Big Back Window stainless w/clips plus extra right & left side pieces $225.00, Big Back Window Rubber w/grove—NEW $35.00, Dome light frame & lens for 56 –NEW $25.00, Stainless steel front fender brackets unpolished–NEW $40.00, One custom inside support tailgate hinge—New ie. Mid Fifty parts pg.136 #0259 $30.00, Bob (805)857-2476 or [email protected] 4
30th F-100 Western Nationals Open to all pre-1979 Ford trucks
Presented by Pickups Limited OC DATE: Saturday June 23, 2012
TIME: 6:00am to 4:00pm LOCATION: Canyon RV Park at Featherly
Annual Friday cruise Here is the Friday cruise info.. All are welcome no charge for cruise..
The Friday F-100 Western Nationals Cruise will begin with a brief driver's meeting at the Ayers Suites on Friday June 22nd. This meeting will be at our Host Hotel, the Ayers Suites and will
start around 8:45am. THIS ENTIRE MORNING CRUISE WILL BE ON STREETS AND BACK ROADS-NO
HIGHWAYS/FREEWAYS. We will depart around 9:00am, for a drive through beautiful Carbon Canyon towards our first main destination, the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in
Pomona. The NHRA was gracious enough to offer our group a special discounted entry rate of $5 per person. If you have never been to the museum, it is over 28,000 square feet and
houses much of our Hot Rod history for you to enjoy.
After our museum visit, we will have a picnic at nearby Bonelli Regional Park. Pickups Limited Orange Countywill provide the drinks and we will have a stop at a local Subway BEFORE our museum visit to gather up sandwiches or salads. If you just want a snack, check out what's
next!
The American Streetrodders Host a Friday Night car show at Ruby’s Diner every Friday night on Whittier Blvd in Whittier... YES IT IS THAT WHITTIER BLVD! We will be a special part of the nearly 200 pre-1975 hot rods that are a part of this weekly cruise. If you saved your
appetite, now is the time to pig out on a Ruby's Burger and a thick malt! There will be a 15% off Ruby's Diner coupon to all participants. This cruise has plenty of prizes, a big 50/50, Great
Food, and plenty of friends, how much better could it get!
Maps will be provided to be sure that nobody gets lost AND I will even have a map from the Ayers directly to Ruby's for those of you that can't make it in the morning. The Ruby's driving
directions will be available at the Ayers desk for you to pickup.
For show- after June 1st cost is $40 - no t-shirt Shirts can be purchased at the show for $20 printed on-
site by CruisinT's
Hotel and Visitor Information
Tell the hotel you are here for the F100 Western National Show. The rate is $99.00 per night, To get this rate you must call for reservations
