2013 Western Nationals Special Edition

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The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited www.pickupslimited.com JULY - AUGUST 2013

31st Annual F-100 Western Nationals... by Chris Travers

BEST OF SHOWDwayne Richardson San Marcos, CA TOP 20 AWARDSAndy Schuck Lakewood, CAEd May San Clemente, CAJim Gandy Anaheim, CAMartin Abrahamson Long Beach, CAMel Vaughan Norco, CAEd Ortega La Habra, CAChuck Waltman Temecula, CABob & Brenda Reinfried N. Tustin, CADixie & Lynn Christy Valley Center, CAWayne Tweedt Riverside, CAKen Anderson Cypress, CADave Van Grouw Redlands, CAWally Linge Boulder City, NVCindy Van Grouw Redlands, CAKeith McVay Alta Loma, CAJerry Wiencek Huntington Beach, CAToung Lai Oxnard, CASteve Lopez Los Angeles, CA LONG DISTANCESid Krawczyk Olds, Alberta CANADA HARD LUCKBOBCO Lake Elsinore, CA

BEST OF SHOWDwayne RichardsonHEMI Powered ‘54

continued on pages 6-7 and 28

So you think this is just another show do you... How about TWO long haulers from Canada, a 4x4 conversion owned by a 16 year old, a turbo diesel ‘56 F-250 conversion, several way out customs, a custom Hybrid panel, and a Hemi Powered ‘54. Ok, I guess that’s normal for the F-100 Western Nationals but outside of Pigeon Forge, you will not find a gathering like this anyplace on earth.

Follow along and see what you may have missed... there is always next year!

The top 20 as chosen by the participants

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President’s Page... A Special Thanks to All... by Steve StillwellEd Oe’s column is one of the finest recaps of all the F-100 Western Nationals ever penned. He did however, leave me the opportunity to thank the hard workers of this year’s show, and amazingly, a lot of them are the same individuals who have stepped up to the task of making a killer show come together for the past few years. I’m proud to call Ed not only my Vice President, but also a best friend. He has stepped up to the pressures of chairing the F-100 Nationals in ways most of you will never know. He performs this task seamlessly; it seems simple to produce a show like the Nats, but nothing could be further from the truth. How many of you know that Featherly Park was in ruins just months ago as the state decided the Spring months was a great time to destroy the roads and dig massive canals through the park while installing a whole new freeway drainage system? He personally monitored the progress hoping and praying the show committee wouldn’t have to search for a new show venue. Our normal T-shirt vendor has a life threatening disease and was in the hospital just weeks before the show. Chris Travers was the go-to guy who helped Ed get this job done, or there wouldn’t have been event shirts this year! Three of our major vendors all had family problems or conflicting business obligations that kept them from attending the show this year with two of the three being last minute notices. We recognize that family comes first. Our best to them as we will welcome them back for the 2014 show. The vendor gaps were filled and again, the show went on seamlessly.With a heavy heart, Dan and Cathy Cangro’s son, Dane, filled in for Dan as he was bedside with Cathy as she continues to battle for her life. All of our best to Dan and Cathy as well as to Dane for giving us the music of Vintage Vinyl for the day, but in true fashion, the Cangros would not let PUL of OC down.My man Chris Travers. Marketing, Public Relations and the Friday Cruise are just the highlights of his contributions. No one has ever created a Pickups Limited Newsletter like the quality product Chris produces, as well as Jeff’s Fun Run and to top it off, the Friday Cruise. Jeff Hornsby launched the Friday Beach Cruise as a way to give the out-of-towners a taste of California lifestyle. After his untimely death, Chris grabbed this event by the reins and has continued to keep it fresh with new, entertaining stops. And, Chris literally saved our bacon when it came to getting the event T-shirts produced in time to have them at the show. Speaking of Friday, Rich Miller makes set-up a well orchestrated function. Serving as Event Co-Chairman, Rich leads the volunteers in prepping the park, marking all spaces for vendors and participant parking as well as being instrumental in directing the positioning of the big circus tents we now rent. Tudy, Ed along with new-comers Sally and Steve Nagamatsu gave up the chance to go on the Friday Cruise to ensure everything had its place and its place had everything. No doubt after this weekend’s performance, Steve and Sally will be welcomed into the club with open arms!After all the hard work that Dusty Peetoom performed as Co-Chairman on Friday and working the gate all day on Saturday, we all owe him a big thanks and bigger apology. He was taking entrance money, making change, handing out blank forms, providing judging forms as well as gate control. Along with Rudy and Ron Smith, they worked for the club’s well being, so give them a big well earned thanks. Larry Lopez has become a fixture of operations when it comes to the Raffle and 50/50. He oversees all of the functions in the above area which generates a large portion of the event’s revenue along with club good will, greatly aided by Rhonda. A big thanks goes out to The Spray Can and his lady.Diane and Mas Hamano are totally trusted with all of the club’s funds, since she not only oversees the Registration but serves the club tirelessly as our Treasurer. Diane had a full report of the show first thing Sunday morning as I was still licking my wounds.Dale Beverly is our Webmaster/Historian and is on duty at the big tent. As for Gloria, I have watched her greet show attendees during Registration on a first-name basis. How she stays so focused and funny all day is beyond me. Her side-kick, Andrea Crisel is quick to add, “Oh don’t worry, that shirt will shrink to fit.” No one argues as they laugh and walk away taking a peek into their registration bag. Bill is also there to keep the materials and T-shirt boxes positioned.The Parking Crew was lead by Carlos and Tudy. All went well as we didn’t have any bent fenders this year and were quick to extinguish a bar-b-cue before it even got going. I was amazed by how many of the Parking Crew worked while sitting in lawn chairs.You don’t know where you are going unless you know where you came from and Gary Ewing, who started the Nationals once again worked the History tent while Mike Hay, our club’s Historian and producer of Club Archives, provided a video production of past events, newsletters and archived photos of present and past events. Nice job fellows.Ed Oe saved the club a ton of money by purchasing unassembled trophies with Scott Delaney volunteering to perform the tedious task of assembling all the pieces. Good job Scott.Glenn Kerr with help from Robert Flores again took charge of tabulating the People’s Choice ballots. Best part as Emcee is the ease of which the awards were handed out this year to well deserving truck fabricators due to a fantastic, well prepared winner’s list! Our winners are determined by popular vote by the people registered for the event. I am amazed at how honest our attendees have become in selecting the Western Nationals top 20 and Best of Show. Great job Glenn.A special thanks to all of my truck club buddies, both guys and gals (and anyone I may have not mentioned). I look forward to you all volunteering for another show in 2014! Well thought out gesture waving goodbye and handing out cold water as our truck friends departed. Well done!

Steve StillwellPresidentPickups Limited, Orange County [email protected]


Orange County Pickups Limited - a chapter of Pickups Limited of So. California

PRESIDENT- Steve Stillwell - [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT- Ed Oe - [email protected] TREASURER- Dianne Hamano - [email protected] SECRETARY- Gloria Beverley - [email protected] SGT. AT ARMS - Ron Jacobs - [email protected] SAFETY COORDINATOR - Rudy Weber - [email protected] WEBMASTER- Dale Beverley - [email protected] NEWS LETTER & ACTIVITIES - Chris [email protected]

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I wanted to thank everyone of my fellow Chapter members for making the 31st F-100 Western Nationals a nice day for all who attended. The weather was great and park was in excellent conditions.

Over the years I have seen a change of truck years (increase of late models) and styles enter the show. People nowcome from different parts of country and the world to see and enter this show! Steve and I sat to eat lunch with a Ford enthusiast that was on holiday from Germany a long with a local friend who entered his ‘59 flat black panel. So that’s how the day rolled. Making new friends and seeing old ones.

At the show this year there were full blown customs from all years to the original fat fender ‘53-’56 and the slick 60’s original to down low and 4x4!. The longest distance award went to a Canadian who DROVE from Alberta! Might I add there where TWO trucks from Canada at the show!! The show also saw its first Hybrid F-100. Of course it was made of many different ALL FORD pieces but that was a first to see and not hear. We all share the same enthusiasm for these Fords and there is a story behind each one of them.

Last year the show turned a milestone of 30 years old. I told one of the founders Gary Ewing that I believe the show will be changing its look over the next few years and its going to be important to always remember way this show started and has continued over the years with the love and family we all feel when we get together to do this show. Once you have attended a Western Nationals show, you become one of the family. No matter if you are meeting someone the day of the show or during the Friday cruise, you will want to come back and see what’s new or just touch bases with friends you have made in the past.

I never thought that by my Father giving me my first vehicle a ‘54 Ford truck that it would lead to a life of cool trucks, good friends and wonder memories. Thanks Dad.

See you next yearYour Friend

EdVP Pickups Limitedph 714 552 1919www.pickupslimited.comwww.f100westernnationals.comwww.jeffsfunrun.com

VP Report... Its a Wrap!by Ed Oe


31st Annual F-100 Western Nationals... from page 1

It’s all about

FAMILY!

Best of Show winner from 2012 Bob Mantranga

Lynn Christy on WALT’s CHERRIES

Friday dinner at El Torito

BOBCO wasn’t feeling well but came anyway

YES THAT’S CORRECT - A HYBIRD BASED ON A FORD ESCAPE

Dusty the GATE KEEPER

A great example of some of our newer participants

O.C. Chapter parking

Totally cool and powered by a MOPAR Slant SIX Turbo

Our Supervisors on the job

Final touches for the top award

Despite some serious family issues, Mid Fifty managed to send two of their crew just to deliver parts for you guys!


SAVE THE DATE - JUNE 21, 2014

TIME TO GO HOME

Powered by Pinto!

Frank our Water BoyEnough is enough

All the way from Alberta Canada, these two long haulers were the hit of the show. They were on hand for the Friday Cruise too. The big blue rig is basically a late model F-250 Turbo Desiel and is setup to tow a 5th wheel trailer!

4-Wheel drive and a 16 year old owner!

Patina & rust on the outside... new on the inside


What’s Going On... Official chapter events in bold printYou don’t have to be a member to come along!

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JULY 11 Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park 13 San Pedro - Tour of the WWII Battleship USS Iowa, The Battleship of Presidents • DRIVE YOUR TRUCK SO WE CAN STAGE A GROUP PHOTO IN FRONT OF THE SHIP • Pacific Battleship Center, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731 • Meet in the lot at 8:45 and we will board ship at 9:00am as the ship opens to the public • Pack your folding chairs and tables along as we will have a picnic after the tour at Point Vicente Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. You can pack your lunch or join us for a San Pedro tradition by getting your sandwich to-go at Busy Bee Market (2413 S Walker Ave). 14 Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785 19 Long Beach - Summer Cruise Night - Performance Plus Tire & Automotive - 3910 Cherry Ave • INFO: (562) 988-0211 27 Los Angeles - Annual Braille Rallye - Braille Institute Youth Center • INFO: Contact Pat West at [email protected] or Chris Travers at [email protected]

AUGUST 4 Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785 8 Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park 11 Long Beach - 6th Annual Wounded Warrior Car Show - Wyo Tech Campus - LIMITED TO THE FIRST 225 INFO: [email protected] or call (310) 343-9634 15-17 Morro Bay - 43rd Annual North South Run - SEE PAGE 16 FOR DETAILS 24 Chino - 11th Annual Corn Feed Run - INFO: Walt Pocock (909) 591-4162 or [email protected] 25 Huntington Beach - 5th Annual Surf City garage Car Show • FREE TOUR OF SURF CITY GARAGE INFO: (714) 750-8570 or www.ocmustangclub.org

SEPTEMBER 7 Azusa - San Gabriel Chapter’s Show & Shine • 11am-3pm • Azusa Greens Golf Club, 919 W. Sierra Madre BBQ, Dash magnet, comedian performer • To benefit San Gabriel Valley Chapter’s Charities INFO: [email protected] 7-8 Corona - Rod Run & Custom Extravaganza • To Benefit Veterans & Children • The Shops at Dos Lagos 2780 Cabot Drive, Corona • Limited to the first 800 Pre-1975 vehicles • $65 Entry Fee includes Ledgends T-Shirt, Dash Plaque, 30 tickets for drawings with a first prize of $5,000! • Guests include George Barris, Sam Foose, Bo Huff, Gene Winfield, Gary Chopit, Bill Hines, Penny Pichette and others • INFO: (951) 201-6339 8 Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785 8 Long Beach - 24th Annual Belmont Shore Car Show - INFO: (714) 323-8898 or [email protected] and http://baycityrodders.com 12 Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park 20-29 San Diego - Super Tour 2013 “The Journey Will Continue” • INFO: Bob & Barb Baxter - [email protected] 28 Costa Mesa - 14th Annual Cruisin for a Cure • LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED Pickups Limited Orange County has special reserved parking SEE PAGE 7 FOR APPLICATION AND EVENT DETAILS

OCTOBER 6 Loma Linda - 23rd Annual Veterans Memorial Car Show - Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center 11201 Benton Loma Linda, Calif • REGISTRATION ENDS SEPT 23rd OR WHEN SOLD OUT • INFO: contact Butch call 909-350-9816 extension 2 or www.veterancarshow.com 16-20 Lake Havasu City, AZ - 36th Annual Run to the Sun • INFO: www.relicsandrods.com - (928) 855-0933 20 Pomona Swap Meet - WE ARE THE HOST CLUB FOR THIS EVENT! 27 Los Alamitos - 12th Annual Wings, Wheels, Rotors Expo • Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base • INFO: www.wwrexpo.net or call (562) 598-6659

NOVEMBER 24 Long Beach - Summer Cruise Night - Performance Plus Tire & Automotive - 3910 Cherry Ave • INFO: (562) 988-0211 30 Riverside - Bo Huff Rockabilly Extravaganza - 9am till dark - Riverside Airport, 6951 Flight Road - INFO: 909-208-0706 or [email protected]


31st Annual F-100 Western Nationals Friday Cruise... by Chris Travers

The first stop of the day was at Detailing.com where we received some great tips on finish maintenance as well as some valuable free goodies!

Dick Marconi was kind enough to clear his busy schedule to conduct a private tour of his Collection and Museum. He even told me that he wore that orange shirt just so that he could look good next to my truck. Mr. Marconi told some detailed stories about every car in the collection. One of those stories revolved around his favorite Ferrari. Here you can see two of our “Big Boys” trying to test the suspension... can you say stiff!We could have stayed an other two hours it was so fascinating.

The Marconi Museum is open to the public and can be reserved for special events.

At one time Art Astor was the largest Independent radio

broadcaster in the USA. Art has operated stations throughout the

west in his long carrier. At 88 years old, he is still quite active

in his business as well as in his collection which he proudly

showed us. Art has one of the finest collection of vintage radios, phonographs, and telephones be-sides his cars. The key thing here is that EVERYTHING WORKS! We received demonstrations of items

that dated pre 1920 and everything worked great and looked

beautifully.

Like the Marconi, the Astor Events Center is available for special

events.


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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

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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.

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