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The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited www.pickupslimited.com NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 20 th POMONA SWAP MEET... by Chris Travers continued on pages 6-7 One thing about Pickups Limited’s Orange County Chapter is that we are a very active group of people. We are fortunate to live in the center of the car universe so there is no shortage of events. When the National Council’s picnic was recently cancelled the event Gods must have been looking down on us. We received a message from the folks that run the world famous Pomona Swap Meet asking us to be the featured car club for the October 6th event. An arrangement was made and with it came 20 free entry passes for a vehicle, passenger, and driver. FREE is always a good price for any of us so it was easy to attract 18 trucks including 5 guests! It was a great turnout. Bob Koranda really came through for us by arriving on Saturday to socialize with some of his friends and to hold down our assigned spot. He was joined early Sunday by Rich, Ed, and Tudy so all was well. Keane Vann and his wife were our guests. We met at the recent Western Nationals. Yep, it was for sale!
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The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited www.pickupslimited.com NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2013
Keane Vann and his wife were our guests. We met at the recent Western Nationals.
Yep, it was for sale!
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President’s Page... A Simple Strut... by Steve StillwellForthisissue,Ihaveoptedtosharearathersimpletechtipthatwillsaveyoubigbucksandabigheadacheanytimeyouareworkingonyourtruck’sfrontsuspension.Atruck’ssuspension(springs)arefabricatedtosupporttheweightofyourengineandalloftheaccessoriesaswellastheweightofawetradiator,batteryetc.Whenyourengineisnotinplacethefrontsuspensionwillfullyextend,pushingtheA-armsasfardownastheycantravel.Thisisespeciallytrueduringthetimethatyouarealsochangingoutthefrontsuspensionsystemofyourpickup.
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VP Report... OK, What’s Ed up to now???by Chris TraversSoIcallEdtheotherdaytoseewhatisgoingonwithhistruck.YouseehehadaskedmeafewgastankquestionsseveralweeksbackandIwantedtoseewhathedecidedtodo.IknewhewasgettingthingsreadytopaintandhadaFEWotherthingsinmind.
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PUBLICATION & LIABILITY RELEASE: I hereby consent to the use and publication of any photos in which I or my vehicle may appear, either intentionally or unintentionally in whole or in part. I understand that all photographs are the sole property of Pickups Limited of Orange County and their assignees. Entrants and participants by execution of this entry form, release and hold harmless Pickups Limited of Orange County, Ken Grody Ford, any Vendors, DJ's, Bands and Food Vendors, their officers, directors, employees, agents representatives, and anyone connected with the presentation of the Jeff’s Fun Run from any known and unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, or claims from any causes what-so-ever that may be suffered by any entrants or participant to his person and property.
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OCTOBER 20th POMONA SWAP MEET... from page 1GeorgeCross&Sons,Inc.sponsorssevenofthesegiantswapmeetseveryyearyettheentireorginizationtooktimetotreatusgreat.EverythingwentlikeclockworkincludingthegreatstorythatwasplacedontheshowBLOGat:http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/blog/2013/10/07/pickups-limited-october-20-2013-featured-car-club
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Years of experience has resulted in more than a few “strandings” in my time. Big John and I have parked our butts on the side of quite a few highways over the 40+ years we have known each other. The only thing that has changed is the level of my Auto Club coverage so why worry? To be able to drive the crap out of my truck and have a great time is worth a few inconveniences. This year at Cruisin for a Cure, my thermostat stuck and I was going no place fast. That is until I saw the Auto
Club flat bed roll past. A quick phone call and within a few minutes I was riding in style. As luck would have it, Mike Hay came rolling past in April’s Nash and gave us a ride home. It seems that Mike and this Nash are becoming the EMT’s of Pickups Limited (see page 23 for “BAIL OUT”). And that is a big part of what it is all about when you are in a club such as Pickups Limited. Some-body is always there to offer a helping hand like Mike was for me. Of course there is also some-body there to witness all of your screw ups and miss-fortunes, just to rub it in a bit (thanks John).
The point is that all vehicles are going to have a problem from time to time no matter how old they are so why be afraid to drive them? Roadside repairs are sometimes the best part of a long distance trip and can often happen close to home.
Yes that truck is your baby but don’t baby it. Drive that thing more in 2014. Don’t miss out on some of the great events we attend each and every year. Of the 17 events we did last year that are shown on the opposite page, how many did you attend?
Editor’s Ramblings... Don’t be afraid to drive it... by Chris Travers
Orange County Pickups Limited - a chapter of Pickups Limited of So. California
For a FULL COLOR edition of Hauln’ Freight, check out our website at:http://www.pickupslimited.com/Newsletter/Newsletter.html
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Whhat did you do this year?
It’s ALWAYS Christmas at the Donut Shop
New Years Day Tour d’Orange
Annual Safety Check
New friends at the Pomona Swap Meet
Living the life at the Seal Beach Car Show
Fords & Friends trip to San Diego Chapter
Rock’n 50’s in Torrance
Chopit Open House with Blackie Gejeian
Tour of the USS Iowa
Criusin’ Grand in Escondido with the San Diego Chapter
Cruisin’ for a Cure in Costa Mesa
Featured Club at the October Pomona Swap Meet
Super Tour in San Diego
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This edition brings you a choice between the good looks of custom wheels versus the high performance of aerodynamics.
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Give Me A Brake...by Glenn Kerr
We’ve heard of courtesy flushes, bird flushing, a royal flush and even eye flushing. So what does it mean to have a wallet flush.
The term Wallet Flush is a derogatory term used to describe the practice of automotive fluid flushing that either isn’t necessary and/or has little or no value.
A Time And Place There is a time and place for everything, even automotive fluid changing. The big ques-tion then becomes “when is the time and place”? Many automotive fluids today are specifically formulated to better handle oxidation and molecule break down.
Most vehicle manufactures will state in their owners manual the mileage and/or time intervals for fluid changes. This should be a guide. And, I emphasize the word GUIDE. Common sense and actual fluid condition trumps a GUIDE.
Routine System RepairsWhen an automotive system with fluid is being repaired, like power steering, automatic transmission or the cooling system, the entire system should be flushed or have a complete fluid change. When a system component fails, usually contaminates in the system are a result. These contaminates will cause other component failures.
Fluid ConditionHow can you tell if a fluid needs to be changed as a maintenance procedure? It’s not always easy. En-gine oil can be analyzed, although somewhat incon-venient. Differential fluid is even harder to evaluate visually. One car manufacture recommends never changing differential fluid and another states in it’s owner’s manual to change differential fluid every 17,000 miles with others somewhere in between.
Brake FluidBrake fluid is probably the easiest to test. Electronic testers are readily available to test the moisture con-tent. 1% to 2% is acceptable. 3% is marginal and 4% or more indicates a need for attention.
Avoiding The Wallet Flush
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Engine OilEngine flushing is almost never needed. Today’s motor oils are formulated to prevent many of the issues we had with sludge and lesser quality oil. Many late model cars have sensors to evaluate the motor oil condition. Oil in older vehicles should be changed based on mileage and driving conditions.
Engine CoolantEngine coolant can be tested for boiling point. If it’s clean and at the correct boil-
ing point, it’s good to go.
Transmission FluidWhen transmission fluid has that burnt smell and is discolored, it might be time for a change. Other than that, no service should be needed until transmission repairs are done or as indicated in your manual.
Power Steering FluidPower steering fluid falls under basically the same guide lines as
transmission fluid.
The Bottom LineIn nutshell, when you go to that national quick lube place or other automotive facility, beware of the “Fluid Flush” ser-vices if they are recommended. If you are told your vehicle needs a “Flush” it might really need one. If this happens it would be best to ask why the service is recommended. If it’s not recommended by the vehicle manufacture or if there isn’t a good reason, like contaminates, ask more questions. If you’re still not sure, call your brother in-law. He’ll know for sure. Or you can call me.
As always, if you have any questions, please free to call me. And as always, if I don’t know the answer or can’t find one, I’ll make one up that sounds plausible.
Glenn Kerr949 631-2888
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NOVEMBER 10 Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785 14 MonthlyMeeting-7:00pmKenGrodyFord6211BeachBlvd.inBuenaPark 16 SantaAna-6thAnnualTurkeyRun•Ourannual“Turkey”eventwilltakeusforatourof theLyonAirMuseumatJohnWayneAirport•19300IkeJonesRoadSantaAna,CA OurDocentledtourwilltakeusforawalkthroughhistoryaswestrollamongthe machinesandartifactsthathelpeddefinethe20thcentury.Entryis$10perperson. WewilldepartfromthewestparkinglotofIkea(405FreewayatHarbor(1475SCoast Dr,CostaMesa)at9:30forthebriefcruisetothemuseum.Lunchwillbeimmediately afterthetourattheCaliforniaFishKitcheninCostaMesa. 30 Riverside - Bo Huff Rockabilly Extravaganza - 9am till dark - Riverside Airport, 6951 Flight Road - INFO: 909-208-0706 or [email protected]
DECEMBER 1 Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785 5 LaMirada-ANNUALCLUBCHRISTMASPARTY-NORTHWOODSINN14305Firestone Blvd.,LaMirada,CA90638-Membersdinnerisfree-Bringawrappedgift(aproxvalue $15)forthegiftexchange.Guysbringamansgiftandladiesbringoneforawomanand pleasemarkthegift-HAPPYHOUR6:00pmto7:00pm-DINNERAT7:00pm 8 Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785 12 MonthlyMeeting-7:00pmKenGrodyFord6211BeachBlvd.inBuenaPark 14 Irvine-Cars&Coffee-7905GatewayBlvdIrvine,CA92618-Alittlesomethingfor ourSouthCountymembers...Nomeetingspot...thisisjustliketheDonutShop.Get thereasearlyasyoucan(6:00amorafter)togetagoodparkingspot.Thoseinterested willgoforbreakfastafter.http://irvine.carsandcoffee.info/
What’s Going On... Official chapter events in bold print
PICKUPS LIMITED CONTACT INFORMATIONFind a Chapter near you • GET OUT AND PLAY WITH YOUR TRUCK!
PICKUPS LIMITED NATIONAL COUNCIL Ray Bartnick-President (805) 498-8497 [email protected] TheNationalCouncilisthegoverningbodyforallChaptersofPickupsLimited.AllinquiriesfornewChaptersmustbedirectedtotheNationalCouncil
DESERT PASS CHAPTER George Pepper-President (760) 366-1859 CoveringEasternRiversideandSouthernSanBernardinoCountiesalongtheI-10corridor MEETING NIGHT- 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm • Roadhouse Cafe, 57173 Sunnyslope Drive, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER Gary Ewing-President (951) 681-4605 [email protected] CoveringWesternRiversideandSanBernardinoCountiesalongtheI-15corridor MEETING NIGHT- 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm • Carrows Resturant, 8800 Limonite Avenue, Riverside, CA 92509
ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER Steve Stillwell-President (714) 336-5435 [email protected] CoveringOrangeCountyandsoutheastLosAngelesCounty MEETING NIGHT- 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm • Ken Grody Ford, 6211 Beach Blvd., Buena Park CA 90621
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER Chuck Ledwin-President (619) 562-5289 [email protected] CoveringallSanDiegoCounty MEETING NIGHT- 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm • Jimmy’s Restaurant, 9635 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER Jerry Herrera -President (626) 841-8658 [email protected] CoveringtheSanGabrielValleyandtheCityofLosAngeles MEETING NIGHT- 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm • Zapata Vive Mexican Food, 101 South 1st Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006
VENTURA COUNTY CHAPTER Dave Bryan-President (805) 498-1878 [email protected] CoveringallVenturaCountyandpointsnorthaswellastheWesternSanFernandoValley MEETING NIGHT- 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm • Mimi’s Restaurant at 400 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS AND CRUISES1st&LastSunday-TUSTIN - MillionDollarBreakfastCruise-7-11am-EnderleCenter@55Fwy&17thSt.-Info:(949)300-8329-honiotescarshows.comLastSunday-LOS ANGELES - PetersenMuseumBreakfastClubCruiseIn-9-NOON-2for1Admissiontothemuseumwhenyoubringyourspecialinterest vehicle-PetersonMuseum•6060WilshireBlvd.-LosAngeles-www.petersen.org(323)930-CARSSunday-Newport Beach - OCTANE-NewportDunesResort-AutomotiveShow&Shine-FREEParking8:AM-10:30AMWednesday-DOWNEY -Bob’sBigBoyBroiler-7447FirestoneBlvd-5to9pm-INFO:(951)[email protected] PARK-CruiseNightattheElksCLub-7212MelroseSt.BuenaPark-INFO:[email protected](714)299-1776Friday-BURBANK-Bob’sBigBoy-4211RiversideDrive-(818)842-5464-ARRIVE EARLY TO PARK INSIDE BOB’SSaturday-HUNTINGTON BEACH-Donut Derelicts,Magnolia&Adams@AdamsAvenueDonuts- 6:00am-8:30am(949)859-8549-www.donutderelicts.comSaturday-IRVINE-Cars&Coffee-Ford-MazdaCampus-7905GatewayBlvdIrvine,CA92618- 5Freewaynorthofthe“ElToroY”-7:00am-9:30am-www.cars-and-coffee.comSaturday-LA CANADA-EarlyRoddersCruiseIn-atUnitedArtistTheater1919VerdugoBlvd...beneaththejunctionof the210&2freeways-6:30am-9:00am3rdSaturday-LOS ANGELES-TrompersofEagleRockEveningCruise-InCOCO’SRestarurant•6040YorkBlvd.L.A.
For a comprehensive listing of events in Southern California and elsewhere, log on to these great web sites:www.socalcarculture.com ○ www.driveonline.com ○ www.livecarshows.com
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JANUARY2014(continued)- 9 MonthlyMeeting-7:00pmKenGrodyFord6211BeachBlvd.inBuenaPark 18 6thAnnualJeff’sFunRun2014-ThisisaqualityPokerRunthatvisitsunique automotive/HotRodbasedbusinessesinourarea-Youdon’tneedtoknowhow toplaypoker,youjustneedtoknowhowtohavefun-Your$25entryfeebefore January1stincludesaT-Shirt-seepages4&5fordetails-OrangeCounty ChaptermemberswillreceivetheireventassignmentsattheNovember meeting. 19 Pomona - George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast’s Largest Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. Contact: 714. 538.7091 or www.pomonaswapmeet.com 24-26 Pomona - Grand National Roadster Show - Fairplex - INFO: www.rodshows.com
MARCH 2 Pomona - George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast’s Largest Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. Contact: 714. 538.7091 or www.pomonaswapmeet.com 13 MonthlyMeeting-7:00pmKenGrodyFord6211BeachBlvd.inBuenaPark 15 CostaMesa-ANNUALCHAPTERSAFETYCHECK-Moreinformationtofollow 22 Chino - Annual Corn Feed Run
APRIL 13 Pomona - George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast’s Largest Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. Contact: 714. 538.7091 or www.pomonaswapmeet.com 10 MonthlyMeeting-7:00pmKenGrodyFord6211BeachBlvd.inBuenaPark 26 SealBeach-2014ClassicCarShow(Pre-1979)-10:00am-3:00pm.LocationOldTown, SealBeach.Categories.PREREGISTEREDVEHICLESONLY
MAY 8 MonthlyMeeting-7:00pmKenGrodyFord6211BeachBlvd.inBuenaPark
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And Now for Something Com-pletely Different...by Chris TraversThe Anaheim High School Alumni Association hosted the 3rd Annual Colony Classic Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. This is one of the few shows in our area that is actually growing in attendance with over 125 vehicles this year. Cool classics were displayed all over the inte-rior of the school campus which is located in the heart of the historic Colony District in central Anaheim.
The event featured food booths, live entertainment, vendors, family-friendly activities as well as most all of the student clubs on site to showcase their talents and projects. This was truly a great setting and a different experience from the normal “drive to and sit on your butt all day car show”. The energy of the kids on campus was truly inspiring. Monies raised were directed toward student scholarships, school programs and restoration projects.
With October becoming a busy month for our Chapter, Pickups Limited of Orange County was represented by only two members; Rich Miller (who won the Best Truck Award) and your Edi-tor, but there were plenty of other F-Series and older Ford trucks that were not in attendance at our F-100 Western Nationals... more P.R. work needed on our part to spread the word!
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Bigfoot Speaks... Super Tour 2013 Sept. 20-29… What a weekby Rudy WeberThistourwasallputtogetherbyBobandBarbBaxter.AttendingfromourChapterwasRudy&EdithWeberwithBill&AndreaCrisel.38inallattendedthetour.WeallstayedattheLaQuintaInninPowayanduseditasourbasehotel.Wehadbreakfasttogethereverydaythenameetingintheparkinglottoroundupthecarsandtrucksforourdailyventures.
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WHITTIER AREA CLASSIC CAR SHOW2014 REGISTRATION FORM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014 FROM 9:00AM TO 4:00PMwww.WhittierAreaClassicCarShow.com
This car show is open to all makes and models of American and Foreign, Classic and Collector Vehicles, 1976 and older. All net proceeds from this event will fund community projects in the Whittier Area.
Thanks to Kevin Stith and the crew at Stith screen printing for producing our event t-shirt.
THERE WILL BE:-Live Music -Vendor Booths -Sponsor Information -Food Trucks -Raffle Prizes -Opportunity Drawing -Event T-Shirts -Games -Kids’ Activities -Nostalgia Dragsters
Best Of ShowBest ChevyBest FordBest MoparBest ClassicBest Street RodBest Hot RodBest TruckBest CustomSpecial Interest
Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pmWhittier Area Community Church 8100 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605The church is located one mile north of Whittier Blvd. on the corner of Mar Vista and Colima Road.PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, February 10, 2014Pre-registration received by February 10, 2014: $30.00 per vehicle, includes t-shirt and dash plaque.Registration received after February 10, 2014: $35.00 per vehicle, includes t-shirt and dash plaque.Please make checks payable to: “Whittier Area Community Church” and send to:Whittier Area Community Church, Attn. Car Show, 8100 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605or register online at www.WhittierAreaClassicCarShow.com. For more information visit our website or contact Tod Linklater at 562.945.4500 ext.189 or [email protected] confirmation letters will be mailed a week before the show.
Name:_____________________________________ Shirt Size:_______ Phone:________________________Address:________________________________ City:____________________________ Zip: _____________E-mail: ______________________________________ Confirmation by mail.Vehicle Year:_______ Make: _________________ Model:______________________ Club:______________RELEASE OF LIABILITY: As a participant in this show, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Whittier Area Classic Car Show, Whittier Area Community Church, its employees, the City of Whittier, its employees, show sponsors and vendors, and all volunteers from any liability including, but not limited to: accident, theft, fire, loss or injury of/to any vehicle or person while participating in said car show on February 22, 2014.
RULES FOR THE CAR SHOW-Participants are welcome to bring easy-ups-All vehicles must remain in place until 4:00pm-Please, no alcohol -“Day-of” registration begins at 7:30am if space permits-Parking of cars in the show area will begin at 7:30am-The show will begin at 9:00am, rain or shine
Important note: all vehicles will have a designated registration number and parking space. Space is limited. Please register early.
8100 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605 | www.wacc.net | 562.945.4500
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PICKUPS LIMITED-ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONName: ____________________________ Address: ________________________ Date: ________________________
Pickups Limited - Orange County Chapter Membership Dues: Dues are $5 per month or $55 per year if paid annually by February 1. New members joining after January may prorate membership fees at a rate of $5 per month. There is a one-time initiation fee of $40 for all new
members. Initiation fee includes membership decal, T-shirt, and the traditional club vehicle plaque after your truck passes its safety inspection. TO JOIN, PLEASE BRING THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION TO ONE OF OUR MEETINGS.
MEETING INFORMATIONWe have our business meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. Our meeting place is: Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90621For directions to our current meeting place and meeting times, check the Pickups Limited web site at www.pickupslimited.com
We often meet at another time of each month for cruising. Questions? Call Ed Oe at (657) 464-3115
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ABOUT USPickups Limited began in April, 1968 as the result of an ad placed in the Penny Saver. Our Orange County Chapter is the oldest and currently the largest of 7 Chapters found throughout Southern California, with membership limited to 1948-56 F-1 and F-100 pickups and panels. We are an active non-profit organization. Each June we host the largest all Ford truck show in the Western United States, the F-100 Western Nationals while every January we produce Jeff’s Fun Run, a poker run throughout the car culture of LA and Orange Counties. Our business meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at Ken Grody Ford in Buena Park (info below) and we usually plan one group outing each month. Check the flip side of this flyer for a sample of Pickups Limited’s Orange County Chapter events.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS• Where can I buy an F-100? You would be surprised where they show up. Trucks can be found on E-bay, Auto and Truck Trader and in Drive magazine as well as various F-1 & F-100 on-line sites including pickupslimited.com and at many of the local cruise events. You might even find one in your own neighborhood! If you feel adventurous, you can even build a brand new 1956 F-100 from parts that many vendors provide!• Where can I get parts and repairs? Check the flip side for a listing of great vendors that support Pickups Limited.• Can I do repairs myself? Many of us do most of the mechanical tasks ourselves. That’s half the fun. There also are many books available from mechanical to paint and body to interior total restoration.• Do I have to own a truck to join? Yes but it can be a work in progress. The love for the truck is what comes first. If you are looking for a truck, maybe we can help. • Do I have to be a member to participate in Club events? Not at all! Non members are always welcome. But if you do a "Run" in something other than a F-1 or F-100, we might ask you to follow the pack.• How can I get a ride in a F-100? Show up at a meeting or event and ask!• How can I join Pickups Limited? Come to a meeting or one of our events for the first step. There is a basic probationary period required.• Do I need special insurance for such an old vehicle? Not really, it depends on the value of the truck. Many companies will offer premium coverage although there are speciality insurance carriers that can insure your baby for the full stated value.
