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FAT FENDER FLASH

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER FOR FORD F-100 ELITE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

May 2013 ==============================================================================

EEAASSTT BBAAYY BBAANNTTEERR By: Ken Rogers Hi From East Bay Hope the Easter Run had a good turnout on March 30th. We always make it up to Chico on Easter weekend for a family get together, so we had to miss the run. I think because of the threat of bad weather, none of the F-100’s from East Bay Chapter made it either. On April 20th, we had members of our chapter truck on over to the Menlo-Atherton High School Car & Truck Show. This show benefits the school’s baseball team. We had good weather, and there was a good turnout. Something that’s just a little different…the members of the baseball team come around to the spot where each of the participants are and take their orders for the BBQ. They then deliver the meals to everyone. Congratulations to Paul Thorn, who won the award for “Outstanding Truck”. We are looking forward, at this time, to Silicon Valley Chapter’s cruise on May 4th. It should be a good one. We’re also planning to attend the Niles Show on May 11th, as well as Classic Cruisers show on May 18th. This is going to be a busy month! Don’t forget the North-South Run in August. If you have never attended this run, plan to this year. This is a good F-100 run, which is presented by our club and Pickups Limited of Southern California. A lot of planning goes into this event to make it one you won’t forget. See you there. Keep Truckin’ Kenny Rogers (Editor’s Note: If you don’t subscribe, get your hands on a copy of True Blue Trucks magazine. Kenny and his son Chris teamed up and sent them a great article on 2012’s North-South Run. Check it out! Street Tucks Magazine’s April issue also had a very good article covering North-South) (You can also find an article about the North-South Run, by yours truly in “Old Cars & Motorsports” newspaper, April issue) ***********************************************************************************

WHAT’S INSIDE

East Bay Banter……………….……..….1 Trivia………………………………….…..2 Tools………………………………………2Modesto Happenings……………..…….3 Port City Chit Chat………………..…..…5 Silicon Valley Cruise…………………….6 Proverbs……………………….……..…..9 Birthdays & Anniversaries.……………..10 Plan Ahead…………………….……..….10 Recipe of the Month……………….……10 E-board & Chapter Info…………….......11 Events………………………….…….…..12Want Ads…………………….…….…….14 Flyers………………………….….………16 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, articles, photos, advertisements, or any other information,

contact:: Jim Dillinger

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Items must be submitted 7 days prior to the first of the month to be included in that month’s issue

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TRIVIA Last month’s question: Who said “Even Albert Einstein reportedly needed help on his 1040 form”?

Answer: Ronald Reagan (Quote by Ronald Reagan, May 28, 1985, in his address to the Nation on Tax Reform. Sent in by Leanne Robinson, Modesto Chapter)Robb

This month’s question::What was the ‘Sea Hunt’ like show about divers in Southern California that included actor Ron Ely, who later played ‘Tarzan’ in the movies? What was his character’s name?

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TOOLS AND HOW TO USE THEM By: George Withers, Livermore Chapter

SKILL SAW: Channel Locks: WIRE WHEEL A portable cutting tool used to Used to round off bolt heads. Cleans paint off bolts and then throws make boards too short Sometimes used in the creation them somewhere under the workbench of blood-blisters. with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses . from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, 'Oh shit'

HACKSAW: PRY BAR: One of a family of cutting tools A tool used to crumple the metal UTILITY KNIFE: built on the Ouija board principle. surrounding that clip or bracket you Used to open and slice through the It transforms human energy into needed to remove in order to replace contents of cardboard cartons delivered a crooked, unpredictable motion, a 50 cent part. to your front door. Works particularly and the more you attempt to well on contents such as seats, vinyl influence its course, the more records, liquids in plastic bottles, collector dismal your future becomes. magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic parts. Especially useful for slicing work clothes, but only while in use. (Editor’s note: This is only a partial list of what George sent us. There will be more in future issues)

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Modesto Happenings

By: Bob Hansen

Modesto F-100’s are continuing the planning of our 20th Annual Back to Graffiti. T-Shirts are committed, goodie bags are in the works and checks have started coming in from registration and trophy sponsors. The Hog Corral (motorcycle entries) has started to gain a little momentum. We have 2 firm trophy sponsors from local shops and have received good reception from the local cycle community. The Modesto Chapter came out for the annual Easter Run at Micke Grove on March 30th, the day before Easter. Many of us met for breakfast at Denny’s and then caravanned to meet the rest of our group. Attending from Modesto were Eric Van Vliet, Austin and Jim Van Vliet, John and Linda Walsh, Bob and Susan Hansen, new member Tom Freitas and family, Jeff Davis and Susie, Michael and Leanne Robinson, Wayne King, Paul King, and Chris Souza and fiancé Minda. As always, lots of fun stuff to do, lots of activities for kids, super raffle, and a nice show and shine with some great unique trophies. Beautiful day to sit around and enjoy the show with friends – and the EASTER BUNNY!! Watch out for those teeth! Modesto also found some time to stuff car show flyers for mailing. Thanks and great job!

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Who’s Working on What John Walsh has spent some time lately STRIPPING. His truck, that is. It’s down at the paint shop getting beautified at the time of this printing. Can’t wait to see it! Word is it should be done and at the Matthew Preston show on the 28th. Come to the show to be one of the first to see John’s new paint job!

Our mini lizzie F-100 went back in the shop for some more motor work and is now reported running better than ever. The new lizzie should make the rounds starting with the April 28th Matthew Preston show. The mechanics say its “really fast” --- come on out and see for yourself.

The following is the article that was submitted for last month’s “Modesto Happenings”, but

arrived too late to make it into that issue. Modesto F-100’s are continuing the planning of our 20th annual Back to Graffiti. T-Shirts are committed, goodie bags are in the works and checks have started coming in from registration and trophy sponsors. We are also busy working on the benefit for Matthew Preston, which will be held on April 28th at the Fruit Yard. There will be a huge raffle, 50/50 drawing, and vendors. We hope everyone can show up to support this benefit show for Matthew.

Who’s Working on What Some of you may remember a pool of fluid underneath the pesky Mustang at the Pumpkin Run last October. Thanks to Wayne King’s quart of transmission fluid, the poor old girl limped home. Forgotten in the garage for only 5 months and with Easter Run looming close, it was time to find and fix the problem. After laying in transmission fluid for 2 days (under a shade tree), I replaced three 47 year old power steering hoses. I should have replaced all 4 when the first one went out 4 years ago. Doing-it-yourself with a good helper is way over-rated!

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By: Karen Kleinert

April is now officially over and the taxman has been paid. We are hoping that everyone had a great Easter. The Easter Run itself was well worth it for anyone who was willing to go out in a little rain. But WHAT RAIN! The day turned out to be just perfect a few clouds, not too hot and great company. It would have been great if more vehicles had turned out but the people who did come made the most of it. As in years past the kids were able to hunt for eggs with the Easter Bunny even though this year we had to get a substitute for the job. Their usual bunny guy had to work so we pulled a guy out of the crowd (just like they do in those magic acts) ha- ha. The piñatas seemed to go on forever till someone finally got it in the right spot and bam the piñata was cracked. The trophies this year were really unique and were given out to the chosen few. And as the day came to the close the weather had cooperated and we never saw a drop of moisture. April also starts the Friday car shows in the area. And as like last year we are trying our darndest to hit them on a regular basis. This also means no cook Friday’s as my son’s girlfriend’s family calls them. So great food and great company makes the weekend start out with FUN.

On the way home from E-board we stopped by 23rd Annual NSRA Northern California Appreciation Day by Fred Childers Car show at the Dell’osso Farms in Lathrop (see picture). We are also checking out all the swap meets in the area either by selling or buying. Art has been on the receiving end of both of these. He has some new items for his renegade truck. He cannot wait to show it to everyone. You will love it. I have not seen it personally but he is being true to the name of his truck. The Cruisin to the Grove is moving right along. We are tweaking a few things from last year and adding a lot of new and different things to the lineup. We will have more vendors and lots of things to keep everyone busy as they are waiting for the judging to finish and the raffle to end.

Take care everyone and be careful out on the road. We hope to see everyone soon.

*********************************************************************************** A mother was trying to get her son to eat spinach (which he hated). He absolutely refused to eat it! So, thinking she would substitute another green vegetable what was just as nutritious she served her son asparagus. When her son looked at the plate, he gasped in fright, “Oh no, spinach with legs!”

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66tthh AANNNNUUAALL SSIILLIICCOONN VVAALLLLEEYY CCRRUUIISSEE By: Jim Dillinger. Photo’s By: Michelle Guerriero & Mike West

So, where were you on Saturday, May 4th? If it was somewhere besides being with the approximately 70 other gearheads on the Silicon Valley Cruise, you really missed out on a great time. For the 6th consecutive year the Silicon Valley Chapter has put together an event that is a little different than the usual car show. To begin with, it’s a driving event rather than a static show where everyone gets their lawn chairs out and hangs out in one place for the better part of a day. While it can be said that driving events are becoming more prevalent, they’re usually based on simply driving from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’, and/or touring some automotive related stops such as fabrication shops, car collections, etc. This cruise tries to mix things up a little bit, an example being a winery or brewery. There are the shops and collections, of course, but we’re always looking for other stops of interest. Another example of how we’re different is the trophies that are awarded to the participants. They’re homemade by our chapter president, Mike West, and the recipients are selected by the hosts of each stop as well as several of the cruise sponsors. The winners are not chosen for “Best Of….”, or on a “points” basis. The individual making the selection gets to decide based solely on “whichever vehicle they like the most”. One of the really popular differences with this event is the free meal that is provided to all participants at the last stop of the day. The first few years, the members of the Silicon Valley Chapter prepared some fantastic BBQ meals, usually tri-tip roasts, chicken, and a good selection of side dishes. The problem with that approach is that it meant some of the members couldn’t fully participate in the cruise itself because they had to put the meal together for everyone else. That led to having the meal catered, which was well received. For the 2012 Silicon Valley Cruise it was decided to try something a little different, and had a Mexican food buffet served to everyone. That was a big hit, so, continuing with the theme of serving “foreign cuisine”, this year the cruise’s last stop was at a local Italian restaurant where everyone enjoyed a huge meal served family style. I think it’s safe to say no one left there hungry.

The cruise started in the morning at Goodies Speed Shop in San Jose. Participants started at the registration table where they received goody bags that actually had some goodies in them, rather than a large stack of vendor brochures and advertisements. They were then sent to the T-shirt table to get their pre-ordered event T-shirt. From there, they were served doughnuts and fresh brewed Starbucks coffee. Everyone then had the opportunity to tour Goodies shop to view some of the rods, customs, and muscle cars being worked on there. Raffle tickets went on sale, and participants had the opportunity to select the first card for the poker hand that they would hopefully fill as a winner of some money at the end of the cruise. Before leaving Goodies, there

was a drawing to select a winner of a free session on their dyno. This was sponsored by Goodies Speed Shop, and the winner had 90 days to ‘cash-in’ on the prize. Goodies owner, Richard French, selected Brian Geer’s flawless 56 Chevy Bel Air as his favorite vehicle. Leaving there, everyone caravanned to the Hot Rod Service Company, in Campbell. This shop likes to refer to themselves as one of the best kept secrets in Campbell. It’s surprising how many people had no idea it was there, yet they’ve been there for several years, and have turned out some beautiful, show winning cars and trucks. Since their beginning in a 1500 square foot space, they’ve expanded their operations to the point where they occupy 3 separate buildings in their complex. The vehicles they’re building or working on there are a sight to behold, and reflect the latest and greatest in technology and design in the hot rod world. Jeff Twitchell, HRSC’s owner selected Skip Baker’s cool, customized F-1 pickup as his favorite vehicle.

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Leaving HRSC, the group traveled to the Los Gatos Hills to spend some time touring and relaxing at the beautiful Black Ridge Vineyards property. This winery opens to the public only one half of a day on the 3rd Saturday of each month, but graciously opened especially for a private time of wine tasting, viewing the breathtaking surroundings, and kicking back for all the participants of the Silicon Valley Cruise. Jennifer Flippen, Director of Operations, selected Don & Lorna Yegge’s Model T sedan as her favorite vehicle.

The next stop on the cruise was only about 250 feet away from Black Ridge Vineyard’s tasting room, where

participants got to spend some time in the ‘over the top’ garage of Jim Landes, one of the owners of the winery. While this may not be a large collection of vehicles, the quality is pretty much

unsurpassable. The Landes family’s gracious hospitality was fantastic, and his private car collection “is to die for”. Jim Landes chose the 54 F-100 of East Bay Chapter’s Robert Martinez as his choice. From the grounds of the winery, to cruising through downtown Los Gatos Village, it was a scenic cruise to Frankie, Johnnie, and Luigi’s Too Italian Restaurant for a family style Italian meal of salad, pizza, rigatoni, rolls, BBQ chicken, and soft drinks. While there, the poker hands were completed, collected, and tallied to determine the best hand of the day, as well as the worst hand. Dick & Anne Cullins, from San Jose had the best hand (two pairs), while Silicon Valley Chapter’s own Mike Guerriero had the worst hand. The winners won $50 & $25, respectively. The 50/50 raffle was also

drawn, with the lucky winner (sorry, I didn’t get the name of the winner) getting a nice chunk of change to take home. The favorite vehicle of the FJ&L staff was Greg Leonard’s big block powered 66 Chevelle. Another different approach this year was the raffle. Rather than having the usual huge raffle, with a ton of small, sometimes not so great prizes, and a few “real keepers”, This time, there was about twenty really great prizes (over $1000 worth from Harbor Freight Tools), such as tool chests, floor jacks, service carts, tools, an air compressor, and more (see examples below) and at each of the 5 stops a few tickets were drawn and the prizes awarded there.

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At around 3:00 PM folks started drifting on home, and from the comments heard by this writer, everyone seemed to have had a great time, got to meet new friends, felt they had gotten more than their money’s worth, and they went home happy and satisfied. If you were there, thank you so very much for joining us. If you weren’t, we’re sorry you couldn’t make it, but we hope you’ll be able to join us next year. Either way, mark you calendars to reserve Saturday, May 3, 2014 for the 7th Annual Silicon Valley Cruise. We’ve already begun to work on planning it, and we hope we’ll see you there.

Huge horsepower waiting for a home Another Fine Ford @ HRSC

Jim Landes' hot rod Studebaker Lining up at Goodies Speed Shop Nice Vette at Hot Rod Service Co.

Go-Fast 57 Chevy @ HRSC

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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!! Got this e-mail this morning and thought I should share it with you…..

“This is Ramsay from the Classic Chevy Club, I was part of the group that attended your run this past Saturday. I have to tell you that was one of the best runs I have been to in a long (no make that a Long, Long time) time. We were all blown away at by the whole day's events, tons of raffle prizes, great stops, the Winery was amazing, all the stuff in the goodie bag, the T-shirt and the great lunch at Frankie, Johnny, and Luigi's. "WOW". I don't how you do this for just $35.00. That's about the best deal in town, all your members were great and it was a pleasure talking to them, very friendly and welcoming. My wife and I had a really good time. My only suggestion for the run is to please keep on having them, I'm looking forward to next year’s run already. Thank's so much to you and all of the club members who worked so hard to make this a great cruise. See you next year”

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS 5/17/42 Henry Bellmer, East Bay 5/25/45 Earl Pecka, San Joaquin 5/18/63 Jim Simmons, Port City 5/15/65 Ruth Martinez, East Bay 5/11/?? Ralph Krause, San Joaquin 5/13/?? Mary Ann Houck, Livermore 5/25/?? Nina Sharp, Livermore 5/29/?? Terry Edwards, Livermore ANNIVERSARIES WITH CLUB 5/77 Wally & Judy Wallace, East Bay 5/87 Sydney Crosswhite, Livermore 5/88 Bill & Ikeo Click, Modesto 5/11 Gary & Kathy Bohn, Silicon Valley WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 5/26/73 Jose & Laura Carrasco, Livermore 5/3/97 Ray & Pat Clark, Livermore 5/15/?? Carl & Linda Piercefield, Modesto

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PLAN AHEAD

Here are some of the upcoming events, put on by F-100 Elite Chapters, that you’ll want to mark on your calendars.

Sunday, June 2, 2013…………………………………..………..2nd Annual Cruisin’ To The Grove, Port City Chapter Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2013…………………………………………….Back To Graffiti, Modesto Chapter Sunday, July 21, 2013………………………………………………………………….Summer Bash, Modesto Chapter Sunday, September 15, 2013……………………………………………………..…………..Anniversary Run, E-Board Sunday, October 27, 2013…………………………………………………..………..Pumpkin Run, Livermore Chapter

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2tablespoons sesame seed 1/4 cup sugar 1/4cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from noodles. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir noodles into butter mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly; stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until noodles are golden brown. Mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and noodle mixture; toss. (Stolen from the Fat Ford Times, the official newsletter of the Fat Fender Fords of Tucson, AZ)

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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 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, 1st Tuesday at 7:30 PM, Denny’s Restaurant, Corner of 1st St. and Brokaw Rd. 3rd Tuesday is decided on at each 1st Tuesday meeting. Contact: Jim & Margo Dillinger (408)687-9237

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2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING DATES AND LOCATION

President January 12, April 13, July 13 October 12 (9:00 AM) Earl Pecka, San Joaquin Chapter Vice President Perko’s Cafe Nancy Agrusa, Livermore Chapter 1321 W. 11th St Secretary-Treasurer Tracy, CA Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter . Newsletter Editor Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter

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EVENTS

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)

May 11, 2013…28th Annual Shop Party and Open House, celebrating 36th Anniversary, at Roy Brizio Street Rods, 505 Railroad Ave., So. San Francisco. Information: 650-952-7637 or www.roybriziostreetrods.com (See flyer at back of newsletter)

May 16 thru 18, 2013…35th Annual F-100 Supernational Truck Show, presented by Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts. New Location…Grand Hotel and Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Information: www.f100supernationals.com

May 18, 2013…Classic Cruisers USA 11th Annual Car Show, 9:00 AM to 3 PM. By IHOP and Dino’s Restaurants, 5655 Jarvis Ave., Newark, CA $25 for pre-registration, by April 30th for free breakfast, T-shirt, & Dash plaque. Information: John, (650)219-1275 or classiccruisersusa@yahoo.com (See flyer at back of newsletter)

May 18, 2013…Maxwell Classic Car Show & Parade, at Maxwell High School, 515 Oak St. Parade-9:30 to 10:30 AM Car show 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Open to all vehicles. Information: Vicki-wilson@hotmail.com (See flyer at back of newsletter)

Friday May 31, 2013…“Thunder in The Valley Show & Shine” at Thunder Valley Casino, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln, CA. Hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Thunder Valley Resort Casino open to all 1972 and older American made or American powered vehicles. Spectators and vehicle. Registration FREE. Registration 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Show 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Awards, raffle, music, food and drinks. Lodging: Thunder Valley Resort 877-468-8777 or www.thundervalleyresort.com. Show is a prelude to Saturday’s Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show. Info www.rodsnrelics.net or Alan Taylor 916-749-7468 or Ed McVey 916-543-9113 Saturday June 1, 2013…7th Annual Downtown Lincoln Classic Car Show hosted by Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and VFW Post 3010. Show open to all 1972 and older American Made or American Powered Vehicles. Registration before May 15th is $20.00, after May 15th $25.00. Show to benefit the Alpha Henson Women’s Center, Placer County Food Bank, and The Lighthouse Family Resource Center. Registration from 7:00 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Show from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 50+ trophies and plaques will be awarded at 3:00 p.m. Club participation award includes $100.00. Dash plaques and Goody Bags for the first 200 cars registered. Raffle prizes, music, food, vendors and fun for all in beautiful Historic Downtown Lincoln. NSRA safety inspections available. Boy Scout breakfast 7-10 www.rodsnrelics.net for registration forms, etc. or call Alan Taylor 916-749-7468 or Ed McVey 916-543-9113.

June 2, 2013…2nd Annual Cruisin’ The Grove, presented by the Port City Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California. Information: Art, 209-475-9079 or Howard, 209-981-7790 (See flyer at back of newsletter)

June 14 & 15, 2013…20th Annual Back To Graffiti, presented by the Modesto Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California. At the Fruit Yard in Modesto. Information: John Walsh, 209-605-9157 or Linda Walsh, 209-5234479 (See flyer at back of newsletter

June 22, 2013…31st Annual F-100 Western Nationals, Canyon Park, Anaheim, CA. Presented by Pickups Limited of Southern California. Get your registration in today or use pay online. $35 before June 1st 2013 that includes shirt, $40 after June 1st, Shirt not included. Shows trucks enter at 6am - show ends by 4pm. Information & Pay at: www.pickupslimited.com (See flyer at back of newsletter)

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July 21, 2013…23rd Annual Summer Bash, presented by the Modesto Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California. At the Fruit Yard in Modesto. Information: Bill Click 209-351-8532 or Linda Walsh, 209-523-4479 (See flyer at back of newsletter)

August 16-18, 2013…43rd Annual North-South F-100 Run. Presented by Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California and Pickups Limited of Southern California. A fun weekend in picturesque Morro Bay, CA. Mystery Cruise, Ice Cream Social, Show-N-Shine, awards, banquet, huge raffle, and more. For information: North-Earl, 209-835-7629, South-Rosie, 562-692-8663 or jmd.ca@comcast.net (See flyer at back of newsletter)

October 27, 2013…17th Annual Pumpkin Run & Picnic, presented by the Livermore Chapter of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California. Information: Nancy, 925-455-8342 (See flyer at back of newsletter)

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ONGOING EVENTS 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 ??

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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 Jose, CA…2nd Saturday of every month, 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Ronnie’s Morning Get Together’s, Starbucks parking lot, 1815 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose San Jose, CA…2nd Saturday of every month, March through October, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Cars and Caffeine at Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose. Information, (408)770-1200 or www.clubautosport.net 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) San Jose, CA…2nd Saturday of the month, Ronnie’s Morning Get Together. Starbucks parking lot, 1815 Hillsdale Ave. 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Free coffee & donuts if you get there early enough (Tips appreciated). Scotts Valley, CA…April through October, 2nd Saturday of the month, Canepa Design Cars and Coffee, from 8:00 AM to noon. 4900 Scotts Valley Dr. Information: (831)430-9940

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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: I can provide you with new 72 Hole and 40 Hole Nut & Bolt Storage Bins For Sale with Delivery to your address. Priced as follows: 72 Hole Bins are $235.00 Each. and the 40 Hole Bins are $145.00 Each. The ones shown in these pictures are used and shown for illustration purposes only. Please contact: George Withers, Tifco Ind. & Livermore Chapter 4180 Jensen St. Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 846-5550

FOR SALE: 1952 F-1 Pickup, 8BA Cracked block 3 Spd. column shift, new tires, fenders, door glass, etc. Priced reduced to$2995.00. Mark Keplinger 650-856-2134, markkep@gmail.com

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FOR SALE: 56 Ford F-100. 302 stroker motor, Edlebrock intake and carb. Aluminum heads, Volare front clip. Nice paint, nice truck. $33,000 OBO. Gary, (510)276-9194

FOR SALE: 1956 F100, Original V8 W/OD. Needs paint & engine rebuild. $10,000! Ray Michardi, Hm: (925) 846-1565! Cell: (510) 708-3442

FOR SALE: 56 F-100 Parts: Straight axle w tie rod & spindles; radiator; new wiring harness; steering box w/pitman arm, column, & steering wheel; stainless steel window trim; instrument panel w/gauges; 3 speed transmission; glove box door; new hood side emblems; 4 wheels, 15” x 7”; 2 tail light lenses; 2 parking light assemblies, w/one lens; several door escutcheons; 1 hood latch; 2 ash trays; throttle linkage; 2 door glass w/channels (1 is cracked); & starter motor for Y-block. $500 OBO for all. Won’t separate. Also, 4 chrome Chrysler Imperial wheels, w/tires, and 32 Ford hubcaps, $850. George, (650)992-9258

FOR SALE: '56 Ford F100 Pickup. Fresh 427 BBC, 700R4, 3.60 gears, Chevelle front clip, QA-1 coil-over shocks all the way around, all steel custom body work, fat steel fenders, A/C, power steering, PW and cruise control, Wimbeldon white with Burgundy interior. $37,500.

Besides my '56 F100 I own a really cool 1931 Model A Victoria. I have turned my life over to God to decide which one will sell? My wife wants me to just keep one hotrod. It has a 350 SBC engine, turbo 400, all Jag torsion front suspension, Jag rear end all chrome under carriage. Fresh new black paint. Over 100K invested. Gray mohair interior, AC, Jag steering, Halibrand wheels, and lots more. $55K If you know of anyone interested have them give me a call. Respectfully, Ron Garcia (Granite Bay,CA) (916) 660-0640

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May 18, 2013

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Music*Trophies*Raffles*Restaurants on-site

BY IHOP AND DINO’S RESTAURANTS 5655 JARVIS AVE.

NEWARK, CA. 94560

Pre-Register by April 30, 2013 for a FREE BREAKFAST $25 FOR PRE-REGISTRATION, T-SHIRT AND DASH PLAQUE

CLASSIC CRUISERS, USA – P.O. BOX 541, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 WEB SITE www.classiccruisersusa.org EMAIL ClassiccruisersUSA@yahoo.com

For information contact John @(650) 219-1275 SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PARTICIPATION WILL BE BASED ON A FIRST PAID BASIS

DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATION IF AVAILABLE WILL BE $30. PARKING OPENS AT 8:30 AM FOR PARTICIPANTS RAIN OR SHINE

NAME__________________________________________________ PHONE #_____________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________CITY _______________________ ZIP ______ *T-SHIRT SIZE* SMALL___ MEDIUM___ LARGE___ X-LARGE___ XX-LARGE___ OTHER___ PLEASE SPECIFY CAR______ TRUCK_____ YEAR______ MAKE_________________ MODEL_____________________ LICENSE# _____________

I HEARBY UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY AUTOMOBILE AND ITS CONTENTS AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS AND RELEASE CLASSIC CRUISERS USA AND ALL SPONSORS, THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES OF ANY ONE ELSE CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT OF LIABILITY, INJURY, LOSSES OR DAMAGES, AND OR ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES OF ANY NATURE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT.

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Presents

23rd Annual

Summer Bash

July 21st 2013

The Fruit Yard 7948 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, CA 95357

REGISTRATION 8:00 AM Open to all Makes, Models, & Years …….Parking on grass area

Proceeds to Benefit Shriners, Soroptomists & Community Hospice

HUGE RAFFLE AWARDS 50/50 RAFFLE POKER WALK --- COLORING CONTEST --- ACTIVITIES ---VENDORS

Poker Hand: 1st $150.00 --- 2nd $75.00 --- 3rd $25.00 FOOD

Available for purchase from The Fruit Yard BBQ or Restaurant 10% discount for Car Show Participants

Limit 1 per Entry For Information Call: Bill Click 551-8532 or Linda Walsh 523-4479

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES DASH PLAQUE & POKER HAND

Pre- Registration $20.00 …………… Day of Event $25.00

Mail Entry To: Modesto F-100 Elite 536 Blue Canyon Dr. Modesto, CA 95354 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENTRY RELEASE AND APPLICATION NAME__________________________________________________PHONE_________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________E-MAIL________________________ CITY____________________________________________________STATE__________ZIP___________ VEHICLE ENTERED_____________________________________________________________________

LIABILITY: By accepting the right to participate, entrants release and discharge THE FRUIT YARD and THE MODESTO F-100 ELITE, their officers and employees, from any and all known and unknown damages, injuries, losses or claims from any cause whatsoever that may be suffered by entrant to his person or property. Further, entrant expressly agrees to indemnify all firms and persons from all liabilities resulting from the conduct of any participant assisting or cooperating with entrant. We ask that you please observe all safety and traffic regulations, safety rules, and fire ordinances and maintain conduct befitting a representative of the automotive sport. Thank You The Modesto F-100 Elite

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