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

October 2012

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AANNNNIIVVEERRSSAARRYY RRUUNN By: Jim Dillinger Photos by: Sue Cox, Judy Wallace, and author On Sunday, September 16th, Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California celebrated 43 continuous years of existence. We may not be the oldest club around, but we’re darn sure older (and better) than most. The way we celebrated was to get together at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in the Livermore/Pleasanton area for a time of simply relaxing with friends, reminiscing about old times, and enjoying the great lakeside setting. Everyone brought their own lunches, so there was a wide variety of entrée’s, but once again Julie Rodriquez, Livermore Chapter, prepared and provided some delicious deserts (Thank you Julie!!) While there were only 19 trucks, plus one outlaw Mustang, the sight of them all lined up in row was still great to see. Near as I can tell, we only had about one fourth of our total membership attending, but a good time was had by all. The rest missed a good thing. Hopefully next year will see more members participating. One of the highlights of this event each year is the awarding of milestone pins and plaques. There weren’t an awful lot this year, although the few that were given out were pretty significant. 5 year pins went to: Mike & Jan Taylor, Silicon Valley; Gerry & Debbie Chuilli, and Jesse Aguilar, San Joaquin; as well as Jim & Elina Van Vliet, Modesto. Don & Sue Cox, Delta, received their 15 year pins. 25 year plaques went to Earl & Judy Pecka, San Joaquin, and Sydney Crosswhite, Livermore. Wally & Judy Wallace, East Bay, were awarded their 35 year plaque. Think about it….35 years of faithfully participating and contributing to the success of our club. Wow!! Congratulations to everyone who received recognition. After the awards, there was a raffle that some say was fixed. It seems that because Linda Rogers, East Bay, wasn’t there this year to win most of the goodies, Art Davis, Port City, somehow made arrangements to win almost every-other prize given out. Art claims “the fix”

What’s Inside Anniversary Run…………………...1 & 2 Trivia…………………………………..…2 E-Board Meeting……………………….2 East Bay Banter…………………..……3 Modesto Happenings…………...…3 – 5 Port City Chit Chat…………………6 – 8 Birthdays & Anniversaries…………8 - 9 Recipe of the month……………………9 E-Board & Chapter information……..10 Events…………………………….11 - 12 Want Ads…………………...…….12 - 13 Tech Article…………..…………..13 - 14 Flyers………………………..……15 - 17 Advertisements…………………..18 - 19 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. Saratoga,CA 95070

(408)687-9237 jmd.ca@comcast.net

Visit our web site at: http://f100elite.com

Earl Pecka & Sydney Crosswhite with their 25 Year plaques

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wasn’t in, but his denials fell pretty much on deaf ears. Rumor is he had to rent a U-Haul to carry his bounty home. Speaking of Linda Rogers, the reason they missed this year’s bash is that on their way to Shadow Cliffs Park, one of the front wheels came off of their truck. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and I haven’t heard anything about the extent of damage to their truck, but we’re all hoping for the best. Plans are already beginning for the 2013 edition of our club’s Anniversary Run. Once again, Nancy Agrusa, Livermore Chapter, will be spearheading things to put the run together, so if any of you have some ideas you would like to have considered, be sure to get in touch with her, or let your chapter’s E-board representative know. Whatever you’ve got, ideas for activities to have included in the event, different venues to be considered, or ????, don’t be bashful, let Nancy know. I’m sure she’d welcome some help with putting this together as well. She tells me there will be a large number of people receiving their benchmark awards next year, so hopefully that will equate to more members attending.

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Perko’s Restaurant will be undergoing an extensive remodel and will be closed during the month of October. For October’s meeting only, the E-Board will meet at the Taqueria, located at 1284 W. 11th St., Tracy, CA. It’s next door to the 99 Cent Store, and is almost directly across the street from Perko’s. According to Earl, they have a decent breakfast menu, as well as the usual fare of Mexican entrees’ available all day.

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TTRRIIVVIIAA Last month’s question: Who was the only U.S. president that could write with both hands at the same time, in two different

languages? Answer: I believe that was our 1st left handed President, James Garfield, who could write in Greek and Latin at the same time. (not sure if he could write in English). Bob Hansen, Modesto Chapter This month’s question: Who was known for the famous exit line, “Good night Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are”?

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Wally & Judy Wallace 35 Years

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EEAASSTT BBAAYY BBAANNTTEERR Hi from East Bay, On September 16th we had 7 trucks getting together to truck to Shadow Cliffs Lake for the Anniversary Run. Heading out of Castro Valley, on the freeway on-ramp, my F-100 lost the driver’s side front wheel. It mashed the fender (Ouch!!) and the brake drum rolled away and was never found. No injuries or other damage, thank God. Missed the run and it took 2 hours for AAA to find us and take us home. The next day, on a flat-bed tow truck, it was off to Earl Pecka’s F-100 hospital in Tracy. As of this writing, we are waiting for a fender from down south. After paint and assembly it should be back on the road. I will still have to have the flames matched, but it should be ok—I hope. What a day! The garage door opener failed to open the garage door, I left my wallet and hat at home, and all-in-all, it was truly a bad day. Our chapter has been very busy attending runs and car shows. We are talking about ordering chapter T-shirts soon, and getting ready to nominate chapter officers for 2013. We’re also discussing having a crab feed for this year’s holiday get together.

Keep Truckin’ Ken Rogers

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Modesto Happenings

By: Bob Hansen John Walsh and Dusty Johnson went to Kingdon Raceway to help out in any way. They report a very good turnout and show thanks to the hard work of Port City Chapter. Too bad about that BRAND NEW Mustang that got wrapped around a pole during the drags. There were about 100 cars at the show and at least 100 drag races. Kool Kars, at the Turlock Fairgrounds, had a very good turnout with over 300 entries. John Walsh, Dusty Johnson, Bob Hansen, Wayne King, and Tom Tomberlin attended. This is a big show with a good mix of cars. It has been growing each year, for many years and is a good late season show. Lots of old friends from all over the county. There is always a big raffle and a great tri-tip lunch.

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The next day, after Kool Kars, brought the Anniversary Run. It was attended by John and Linda Walsh, Dusty and Debbie Johnson with granddaughter Makenzie, Michael and Leanne Robinson, Bob Hansen, Mike Keller with Nathaniel and Bailey, and Jim and Elaina Van Vliet and family. We all had a good time seeing old friends – it was a good showing of trucks and grocery getters. This year, the Modesto Chapter was in charge of selling the raffle tickets for prizes that everyone attending donated. The weather was perfect. I met Ralph and Tammy Krause from San Joaquin Chapter – they were having such a good time I had to take their picture! (Told you I’d put it in !!)

Rock ‘n the Park, in Waterford on the 22nd , was a benefit car show for Waterford High. This was a nice little car show with lots of vendors. John Walsh, Bob Hansen, and Spencer Rose attended. It was good to see some of the local cars that don’t always make the car show circuit in the summer. Some decided to attend our Wika Show the next day. John won an award for “Rattiest Rod” – congratulations John (I guess?) The 4th annual Eric Wika Memorial Car Show was held September 23rd at the Fruit Yard. Our Modesto Chapter puts on this show in conjunction with the Wika Family, and F-100 member Mike and Jennifer Wika, as a benefit for the Marfan Foundation. We had over 70 cars registered this year and a good mix of cars. In addition to classics and hot rods, there were 8 competition pull trucks, 5 Mustangs and a ’54 Fairlane from the San Joaquin Mustang Club, and 10 cars from GT Motor Sports. We even had a classic Kenworth, complete with sleeper cab, and a previously raced custom Volkswagen. There was a good raffle and a 50/50 that netted over $250. The net was over $2400, and was donated to the National Marfan Foundation in honor of Mike Wika’s brother, Eric.

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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Livermore Chapter 16th Annual Pumpkin Run on Sunday, October 28th!!

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By: Karen Kleinert

The Kingdon Car Show was a wonderful success this year. It all turned out great with wonderful weather (not too hot) and great people helping us out. We had over 120 cars attending this year. We had cars from Acampo, Galt, Lodi, Stockton, Valley Springs, Volcano, Oakdale, Antioch, Vacaville, Loomis, Lincoln, Dixon, Modesto, Suisun, Lockeford, Oakley, Livermore, Sacramento, Jackson, Pollack Pines, Ceres, Herald, Pine Grove, Manteca, Turlock, Rio Vista and we even had a car from Gary, Indiana. All proceeds went towards Welcome Home Heroes.They had their roaming display set up near our car show for everyone to see. The drag racing went off without a hitch except for Saturday’s third race of the day when an owner of a brand new mustang decided to try his new car down the track (and I mean new, as he had not even made a payment yet). He decided to turn off the traction control and he lost it going down the track. He hit the barriers so hard they had to replace the concrete barrier and it took little more than hour to clean up the track. Needless to say he will not be driving that car anytime soon, unless the insurance company decides to call it non-repairable.

They had a great fly by both days, and one of the area’s color guard during the Star Spangled Banner (Edison High School). After the day of racing was over there was time to roam and listen to great music from the DJ. As the sun set in the west the racers warmed up their cars for a great Crackle fest. One of best was seeing the jet racer fire up its engine and roar down the track seeing it’s flames glowing in the dark. Summer is officially over and the leaves are beginning to fall. We are also seeing the end of weekly car shows and the starting of the holiday season, but there are still weeks ahead of seeing great trucks, cars, and great friends. If you did not make this year’s North South Run we hope that you put it on your calendar for 2013. As of this moment we will be going to Morro Bay. We will be having the show and shine right at a beach front park. It will have great views and will be a wonderful place to have a unique photo op with your truck.

The anniversary run weather and event turned out to be fantastic. We had 3 members hit the huge milestones: Wally & Judy Wallace with 35 years and Earl & Judy Pecka and Sydney Crosswhite with lifetime memberships. The raffle had some great items in the mix, with some return items. Some of those might have finally found a home for good with the pink slippers that Art Davis won from last year. Stacey Pecka was the proud owner of them this year. Like I said, hopefully they have found a home. The raffle generated over 250.00 for the anniversary run fund, which will help buy the pins and plagues for future anniversary truckers. We want to thank Livermore’s Julie Rodriquez for all her hard work on the dessert that she made and hope that the slice she made on her arm packaging up the desserts did not require stitches or does not give her too many problems then or now. This month will be the last official F-100 run of the year, the Livermore chapter’s Pumpkin Run. Make sure everyone says a prayer to Mother Nature to give them great weather. Most of the time she has cooperated but the way the weather has been this past year you never know. Just to keep the fun going our chapter will be going up to Apple Hill on November 3rd. We try to make the trek up there after all the October traffic. There are still the craft booths and vendors to see, plus great prices on apples, and of course Apple Pie. We try to stop by a couple of the farms then stop by one of them that serves up a simple lunch menu, plus great slices of pie. If you are interested in coming along with us, give us a call or let us know at the pumpkin run. I will try to bring it up then, as it will be the week before the event. PS: You do not have to bring your truck to this event if you do not want to. This event is just a fun get together. I know that it would be nice to do it (but we do not have one on the road as of yet). Plus the drivers that drive them are just as important as the trucks. I thought it would be nice to have information on pumpkins as it is October. I also included a recipe that sounds just yummy as it does include apples and October is also apple month.

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Pumpkin History

Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds from related plants have been found in Mexico dating back to 7000 to 5500 B.C

References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was changed by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion." American colonists changed "pumpion" into "pumpkin." Native American Indians used pumpkin as a staple in their diets centuries before the pilgrims landed. They also dried strips of pumpkin and wove them into mats. Indians would also roast long strips of pumpkin on the open fire and eat them. When white settlers arrived, they saw the pumpkins grown by the Indians and pumpkin soon became a staple in their diets. As today, early settlers used them in a wide variety of recipes from desserts to stews and soups. The origin of pumpkin pie is thought to have occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top, removed the seeds, and then filled it with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in the hot ashes of a dying fire.

History of the Jack-o-Lantern

People have been making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree's bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years. Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with it ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack of the Lantern," and then, simply "Jack O'Lantern”. In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack’s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o’lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack o’lanterns.

Cream Cheese-Apple Crisp TOPPING 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 cup butter, chilled,cut up APPLES 6 cups peeled chopped apples (1/2 inch) (4 large apples) 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt FILLING 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons milk

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir together oatmeal, 1 1/3 cups flour, brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press half the mixture into bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish; reserve remaining mixture for topping

2. In large bowl, toss together all apple ingredients until apples are coated. Spread over crust

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3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, 2 tablespoons flour and milk; beat until combined. Spread over apple mixture; sprinkle with reserved oatmeal mixture

4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender. Cool on wire rack 12 servings

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BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYYSS && AANNNNIIVVEERRSSAARRIIEESS BIRTHDAYS 10/20/43 Ruth Stone, Modesto 10/23/50 Marilyn Rose, East Bay 10/23/57 Richard Caldron, San Joaquin 10/31/58 Jesse Aquilar, San Joaquin 10/11/62 Anita Cummings, San Joaquin

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10/19/65 T.V. Caldron, San Joaquin 10/15/79 Leah Mastilock, Silicon Valley 10/05/?? Wally Wallace, East Bay 10/07/?? Rafael Rodriquez, Livermore 10/09/?? Jennifer Miller, Delta 10/10/?? Julie Rodriquez, Livermore 10/15/?? Mary Ann Houck, Livermore 10/16/?? Jim Van Vliet, Modesto 10/17/?? Willie Sharp, Livermore 10/30/?? Craig Early, Livermore ANNIVERSARIES WITH CLUB 10/78 Bob & Donna Clayton, Modesto 10/95 Bill & Dorsa Koon, Silicon Valley 10/03 Jeremy Johnson, Modesto 10/04 Jay & Leah Mastilock, Silicon Valley 10/05 David Arovola, Livermore WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 10/24/59 Ken & Ruth Stone, Modesto 10/17/05 Josh Steager & Jeanie Sharp-Steager, Livermore 10/01/?? John & Judy Snyder, Modesto

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PPLLAANN AAHHEEAADD Here are some of the upcoming events, put on by F-100 Elite Chapters, that you’ll want to mark on your calendars. Sunday, October 28, 2012………………………………..……………16th Annual Pumpkin Run, Livermore Chapter Saturday, May 4, 2013……………………………………….6th Annual Silicon Valley Cruise, Silicon Valley Chapter

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RREECCIIPPEE OOFF TTHHEE MMOONNTTHH 2 Cool Summer Snacks

(I know summer’s over, but I thought these still looked good)

Beat the heat by cooling off with these easy-to-make treats featuring some of summer’s in-season produce! With sweet fruits like blueberries and honeydew melon along with cool veggies and herbs like cucumbers and mint, these simple recipes make for some special summer snacks that both you and your kids will love.

2 cups plain nonfat yogurt ½ medium-sized watermelon 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1 cantaloupe 1 banana 1 honeydew melon 1 orange, peeled and cut in half 1 lime 1/2 cup mango chunks ¼ cup honey 1/2 cup strawberries Slice the honeydew melon and cantaloupe in half and scoop Small paper cups out the seeds. Use a melon scooper to scoop each of the melon Popsicle sticks halves into a large bowl Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into paper cups and place a popsicle stick in the middle. Freeze overnight. To serve, peel the paper cups off of the popsicles and enjoy!

STOLEN FROM THE WELLNESS NEWSLETTER OF TUALATIN VALLEY FIRE & RESCUE, IN OREGON

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Do You Need a Driver’s License Anymore? A man was sitting on a lawn sunning and reading, when he was startled by a fairly late model car crashing through a hedge and coming to rest on his lawn. He helped the elderly driver out and sat him on a lawn chair. “My goodness” he exclaimed, “you are quite old to be driving!” Yes” he replied,” I am old enough that I don’t need a license anymore.” “The last time I went to my doctor he examined me, and asked if I had a driver’s license. I told him yes and handed it to him. He took scissors out of a drawer, cut the license into pieces and threw them in the wastebasket.” ”You won’t be needing this anymore,” he said. "So I thanked him and left.”

(STOLEN FROM THE FAT FENDERS FLYER, THE BADGERLAND F-100’S CLUB NEWSLETTER)

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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, 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

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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

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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)

October 6, 2012…Firebaugh, CA (near Los Banos, CA). 4th Annual Hot Rod Gathering at Eagle Field. 1/8 mile drags, plus car show & swap meet. Information: (559)351-3537 or eaglefielddrags.com (See flyer at back of newsletter) October 20, 2012…San Mateo, CA. 4th Annual Asiya Shrine Section Crew Car Show. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Asiya Shrine, 1925 Elkhorn Ct., San Mateo, CA Information:: Floyd Sargent, (650)218-5471 or floyddolsargent@yahoo.com (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)

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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

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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)

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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: 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 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 bjbusick@att.net 4 FOR SALE: 56 Ford F-100, 302 stroker, aluminum heads, Volare front clip. Show truck, too much to list. $35,000 OBO. (510)276-9194 6 FOR SALE: 56 Ford F-100 4 X 4. All power. Everything inside and out like new. $25,000 firm. Call for info: 707-272-1962 6

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FOR SALE: Anybody looking for a nice F-1, friend of mine is selling it asking $18k has 350 Chevy, new interior, paint, ac, etc. Gil Fletcher(510)489-4744 10 FOR SALE: I have some 72 Hole and 40 Hole Nut & Bolt Storage Bins For Sale. The 72 Hole Bins come with an optional 4" Riser Base attached. These must be picked up at my house. Priced as follows: 72 Hole Bins are $135.00 Each. 40 Hole Bins are $115.00 Each 10 George Withers, Tifco Ind. & Livermore Chapter 4180 Jensen St. Pleasanton, CA 94566 (925) 846-5550

FOR SALE: I have a truck for sale and hope that you will include it in the want-ads section of your next newsletter. It is a 1956 F-100. Built up 289 with Cobra heads and Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, AOD transmission, Ford 9" rear end, Lokar shifter, rebuilt radiator, new electric fan, all new wiring, new heater/evaporator unit, Volare front clip, new Ididit steering column, new billet aluminum/leather steering wheel, All American chrome spoke wheels, bucket seats (from PT Cruiser), console, AM/FM/CD radio w/USB port for Ipod or flash drive input and remote control. The truck is clean, straight, reliable, and drives beautifully. Needs paint and cosmetics. You can finish to suit. $15K Thanks very much, Willie Sharp Livermore Chapter 925-963-9681 (Cell) 925-846-8336 WANTED: A fellow enthusiast, Rudy Valencia, is seeking F100 parts. He is building a 1956. If any of you have or know of F100 parts for sale, or know of any swap meets that might help him out, please contact him directly at 805. 461.9378 Thanks!

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Proper headlight aim is critical. Check aim with a driver in the car and a full tank of gas. The low-beam cutoff (a) should be slightly below the center of the lens (b) to keep glare out of oncoming traffic and reduce the light reflection that occurs during rainy or snowy weather. The bend in the cutoff should be slightly to the right of the center of the lane, for the same purpose. This will illuminate the road surface in front of the car, as well as the curb area to the right. Need to adjust your beams? Here’s out quick-and-dirty guide to ensuring your headlights are aligned to shine on the road rather than in the eyes of oncoming drivers:

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How To Adjust Headlights - Posted on: Jun. 02, 2010 By: Wendy Withers - Break Studios Contributing Writer Do you need to learn how to adjust headlights? Adjusting your car’s headlights should be a regular maintenance item for your vehicle. Over time, the bulbs and housings can jiggle and move, making the beam not as effective as it should be when driving at night. While many people leave this chore to a mechanic, learning how to adjust your headlights is fairly quick and easy. To adjust your car’s headlights you will need: • Masking Tape • Screwdriver • 25’ Tape Measure • A flat, level area of ground in front of a wall or garage door, big enough to keep your car level IF YOUR VEHICLE USES AIR BAGS< SET THEM FOR NORMAL DRIVING HEIGHT Pull your car up as close as you can get it to the wall. You need to know where your headlights are in relation to the wall so you can tell where the beams should be from a distance. Mark the position of the headlights on the wall. Using the masking tape, mark one horizontal line from the center of one headlight to the other. Then use two small pieces to mark the vertical centers of each light on the wall. Move the vehicle back 25’ and turn on the lights. Making sure the car stays flat and level note where the beams hit the wall in relation to your previous marks. You want the brightest part of the beam to hit just below the horizontal mark and a bit to the right of the vertical ones. Locate the adjusting screws on the light housing. Most headlights have two screws for adjusting the headlights on the light housing, one for vertical adjustments and one for horizontal ones. Using the screwdriver, carefully turn the screws slowly until the beams are in proper alignment. It is best to adjust headlights after dark or against a dark surface so you can see where the beams are hitting best. If you do not keep the vehicle flat and level the beams will end up being too high or too low when you are driving. Knowing how to adjust the headlights on your car will not only keep your night driving safer, it will save you from having to go to a mechanic and about $45.00.

Proper headlight aim is critical. Check aim with a driver in the car and a full tank of gas. The low-beam cutoff (a) should be slightly below the center of the lens (b) to keep glare out of oncoming traffic and reduce the light reflection that occurs during rainy or snowy weather. The bend in the cutoff should be slightly to the right of the center of the lane, for the same purpose. This will illuminate the road surface in front of the car, as well as the curb area to the right.

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