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The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited
www.pickupslimited.com
MARCH - APRIL 2014
6th Annual Jeff’s Fun Run...
January 18th by Chris Travers
The 6th Annual Jeff’s Fun Run is in the books and what a
blast it was! Well over 150 registered vehicles and another
30 or so that just tagged along were treated to the type of
day that makes people move to Southern California. Warm sunshine
in mid January. Add to that a great moving car show and 6 fantastic shops
to tour and how could we loose?
The day started real early for us at
Ken Grody Ford. It may have been
early for us but the Grody Gang
worked late into the evening clearing
their entire sales lot of vehicles to
make room for the Hot Rods and we needed every bit of space
we could get. The starting point is kept simple for a reason...
we need the space. Just a few tables for registration is all we
need. Add to that all of our friends and supporters and we have a
winning combination.
continued on page 6
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Automotive Magazines are Doomed...
by Steve Stillwell
Left to Right - • Brian Brennan (Street Rodder)
• RK Smith (Dune Buggy & Hot VW’s)
• Pat Ganahl (Hot Rod, Street Rodder, Rodder’s Journal)
• Steve Stillwell (Street Chopper, Hot Bikes)
• Paul Walker Sr. (Street Chopper, Street Rodder)
• Gilbert Luna (Art Director for the McMullen Group & Paisano Publications)
Back when we were young, the automotive magazine business was grass roots and the men’s names who were willing to
work 24-7’s to produce and distribute them were easily found listed on the editorial page. First, they had passion for their
specialized industry then secondly a determination to search out interesting content, produce printed pages, sell some
advertising space and hopefully make enough profit to print the next few issues. To have your readers pay homage to your
work was much more valuable to them than the almighty dollar. Unfortunately, the world is changing especially the way we
communicate when it comes to specialty automotive magazine titles.
Tom McMullen, Robert Petersen, Argus publishing and the list goes on, didn’t last as long as the magazine titles they
created, and neither have their blueprint for success. Their business model is no more – driven by the fact that investors
now own these titles and magazine futures are simple. Keep it if it contributes to the bottom line and adios if it doesn’t. As
evidence, several prominent automotive titles and over 100 publishing positions (mostly editorial) have been eliminated by
one big publishing company in just the past few weeks! That’s too close to home for me, especially the timing.
Recently I attended a class reunion of former McMullen Publishing staff members where we talked, laughed and got somber
a few times over events that took place during our tenures at McMullen Publishing. We all started working there in the early
seventies using twin-lens cameras with manual focus and manual aperture setting and produced our work on Underwood
typewriters. No digital cameras, no computers and no cell phones. All editors knew how to cultivate cutting-edge articles,
knew how to create informative and/or entertaining articles and how to take photos long before automation. Some were best
at writing or photography, but everyone could do each job proficiently.
Jim Clark (not present in the photo) was our best friend and fearless leader. He dictated our time to ensure we met
deadlines and even personally loaned each of us camera gear to get us going until we could afford to purchase our own.
We didn’t work five days a week, eight hours a day, we worked until the job was finished and the ones that made it to the
editor position were the men who generally devoted their lives to the quality of his magazine.
So, I am sad to say that part of the discussion concerns the future of automotive magazine titles. The consensus is that print
media has about a five year life-span left. The future of the successful tiles will be with on-line subscriptions, not printed
magazines on the newsstands. For better or worse, the on-line books will primarily be filled with material from contributors –
not staff members. Investors simply will not continue to shell out the costs of salaries, retirement benefits, medical insurance
and all the other state and federal charges associated with brick and mortar companies. Better get a
good printer if you wish to continue to save truck features as print magazines will all too soon be the
way of the dinosaur!
steve@pickupslimited.com
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Motivation...
by Dale Beverley
What keeps me motivated after being a part of Pickups Limited for nearly 40
years? It is a lot of things but so far this year has been off to a good start with
the New Year’s Day cruise and Jeff’s Fun Run VI. We are also fortunate to have
incredible nice weather to drive our trucks while the Mid-West and East Coast
dig themselves out of snow. They can only wait for their weather to warm up,
read Truckin’ magazines or look at YouTube on the internet. Yet we on the other
hand can go out today or tomorrow, and weather will probably not be an issue.
(Although while I am writing this the largest and only winter storm so far this
season is making its way to our West Coast.)
I can also go out in my
garage and I walk by a
recently completed frame
just waiting for me to
assemble with parts already
purchased, imagining the
completed project, but
already thinking about the
next one after. Also thinking
about cross country trips
to the Super-Nats in Tennessee as well as some of the
Super Tours, 30 plus years of Western Nationals and
North South Runs, and planning for the next events this
year. But all of these would mean nothing if we did not
have other people who can also share similar interest.
It is great to have Pickups Limited to do just that.
Last issue I mentioned that the Engineering class I teach at Foothill High
School is working on building a 1929 roadster. We just finished installing
the TCI front suspension and are presently installing the new Currie rear
9 inch Ford rear using triangulated
four bar linkage. For continued
updates on this project we the
students have constructed a web
site on their
progress. Now if I
can only convince
this younger group
to appreciate the
trucks as much as
the rest of us. Who
knows maybe I can
convince them to
get a Ford truck
and join our club.
For updated information onthe Foothill High School projects, check out:
http://foothillengineering.wix.com/roadster
See everyone at the next meeting and
Safety Inspection on March 15th!
Third Annual Whittier Area
Classic Car Show... February 22
nd
The 3rd annual Whittier Classic Car Show and was hosted by and
held at the Whittier Community Church. The event was open to all
foreign, classic and collector cars - 1976 and older.
http://whittierareaclassiccarshow.com/
Aproximentally 400 vehicles attended including a large group of
vintage dragsters and funny cars that heald a caklefest. Besides
the classic collector cars and trucks there were some unusual
vehicles like a Bat mobile replica, milk delivery truck and a well
detailed tractor.
Admission was free to the public with live music throughout out the
day, vendor booths, food trucks, raffle prizes, event t shirts, games
and kid activities.
Trophies were awarded in over 20 categories and the raffle grand
prize was $500.00 cash. Other prizes included a 40” flat screen
TV and 2 complete sets of brand new car rims. Food wise there
were 6 catering trucks plus various other goodies to find.
Pickups Limited was well
represented with entries from
Glenn Kerr, Chris Travers, Rich
Miller, Rucy Weber, Bill Crisel,
Bobby Flores, and Lenny
Manestar along with a visit from
Steve & Sally Nagamatsu...
someday we will get Steve’s
truck on the road.
6th Annual Jeff’s Fun Run... from page 1
We were joined by
chapter members from
Ventura, Inland Empire,
and San Diego as well as
a group from Ohio and a
couple all the way (by car)
from Argentina! WOW is
all I can say about that.
You will find very few
Southern California
events that draw such
a cross section of
vehicles. You will find
everything from VW’s
to high end customs, to
total beaters, to “work in
progress” specials all in
the name of fun.
I sure hope that Jeff
Hornsby was looking
down with that big smile
on his face and the hat
on his head, nodding with
approval.
You can get tired just looking at
everything that is going on
at the Woodie Garage
Everybody is all smiles when they draw a card a CPP. It’s
the first stop and who knows what will follow that ACE!
#1 Son In Law Nate
gathers his card from
the Alford brothers at
Corvette Mike’s shop.
His ‘58 would have fit in
with any of the cars on
display here.
All the way from Ohio were
these 5 hot rodders. They came
to Southern California to see
the Grand National Roadster
Show. When they found out
about the Fun Run, they added
a few days to their trip and
decided to take some shop
tours. The graphics on the
rental van came by the way of
detailing tape from inside the
Ken Grody service area.
So you thought the guys from
Ohio had the Long Distance
Award locked up? They did
too until this couple rolled in
in their Caddy Limo all the way
from the tip of Argentina! They
are on their way to Alaska and
heard about the event from
friends and thought it would a
cool thing to do!
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6th Annual Jeff’s Fun Run... from page 7
THE STREET SHOW AT CHOPIT KUSTOM
Debbie Baker visited with Glenn
The CHOPIT Cars
Charlie & June
from San Diego
You can drive whatever you
want at Jeff’s Fun Run
Larry & Rhonda
The “FLOORLESS
‘32” has been in the
Chopit family for over 35
years and still looks brand new
Standustrial Street was full of cars,
food trucks. and cruisers reminiscent
of a scene from American Graffiti!
Jeff’s Fun Run Sponsors
Ken Grody Ford is one of the premier dealerships in the area. From the
moment you walk into the showroom, you’ll know the commitment to Customer
Service is second to none. Whether you need to Purchase, Finance, or Service
a New or Pre-Owned Ford, you’ve come to the right place. Call 888-209-5349
for your No-Obligation Internet Price Quote from their Internet Department.
http://www.kengrodyford.com
Stop #1 was the brand new headquarters of Classic Performance Products. CPP
offers hundreds of new parts and accessories for classic GM, Ford, Mopar cars and
trucks including their new G-Body line. CPP, a leader in the steering, brakes and
suspension industry for many decades, is offers one of the most complete parts and
accessories reference guide available on the market.
http://www.classicperform.com
Stop #2 was with Corvette Mike, a leader of the pack for over 30 years. Corvette Mike has earned a reputation
of unsurpassed integrity, and expertise while becoming one of the world’s leading sports car dealers. Dealing in
Corvettes, American Muscle cars, Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar among others, Corvette Mike is your one stop for
your collection and sports car needs. Corvette Mike has a major Internet presence selling an extensive inventory
of high quality Corvettes for collectors and enthusiasts, ranging from vintage 1953′s up through the most current
models. Service and restoration by factory-trained mechanics is available. http://corvettemike.com
Stop #3 was provided by The Woodie Garage, a division of Resurrection Customs & Hot Rods. This is truly a
place where you can go to find “everything Woodie”. The Woodie Garage and Resurrection Customs &
Hot Rods provides any and all types of mechanical and restoration work for your classic vehicle.
http://thewoodiegarage.com
http://resurrectionrods.com
Stop #4 was South Bay Chrome. All Chrome Plating Shops are NOT the Same! What sets SBC apart from the rest? The difference
between standard chrome plating service job and a top of the line plating job is the ability to chrome a variety of wheel styles. They
chrome most aftermarket and original equipment wheels.
Response Time: When you need your chrome plating service done fast, done well and with a great finish, you need contact South
Bay Chrome. In most cases they will be able to complete your plating in as little as 2 weeks time, depending on wheel styles and
time of year.
Quality: Just ask a Classic Components customer…They will tell you that the quality is first rate. South Bay Chrome takes special
care in chrome preparation, polishing and chemical processes to assure you receive the quality you deserve.
http://classiccomponents.com/
Stop #5 was provided by Mackey’s Hot Rods in Huntington Beach. Raised in Southern California and surrounded by top notch custom cars, it is no surprise why Brian Mackey chose
the best career of all time, building custom cars. At the age of 17 Brian Mackey went to
work for a body shop in Mission Viejo. From there he moved to custom paint and fabrication
shops working under very talented individuals. It was then he realized that he had a knack
for car building and he decided that one day he would open his own shop. That day came
several years ago. Mackey’s Hot Rods creates eye-catching Hot Rods and Customs and
demand everything be done the right way or not at all. They are always looking for the next
demanding automotive project or restoration. http://www.mackeyshotrods.com
Our new home for the end of jeff’s Fun Run is Chopit Kustom in Stanton. Gary “Chopit” Fioto is a self-taught metal
artist who has been perfecting his technique since the tender age of 12. Now in his 50s, he has spent more than three
quarters of his life creating automotive and motorcycle masterpieces. Gary is a designer who does not use a drawing
board, but instead creates show-winning automotive art from images in his mind. His work has been the subject of
dozens of magazine feature articles and he has regularly shared the winner’s platform with some of the scene’s top
players. http://www.chopitkustom.com
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF PICKUPS LTD.
PRESENTS THE 27TH ANNUAL
FORDS & FRIENDS PICNIC
OPEN TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014, 9:00 A.M., FELICITA PARK,
742 CLARENCE LANE, ESCONDIDO
HELP US SUPPORT MEALS ON WHEELS
PARK ON THE BLACKTOP UNDER THE TREES, RAFFLE, GAMES, LUNCH
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TROPHIES: BEST IN EACH CATEGORY, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80s+ AND MORE!
Directions: From northbound Interstate 15 take the Via Rancho Parkway off ramp. Make a left hand turn on to Via Rancho Parkway and drive
two miles. At Felicita Rd. go right. The park entrance is in one mile on the left side of the road.
From southbound Interstate 15 take the Felicita Rd. off ramp. Make left turn on Citracado Ave and then make a quick right on to Felicita Rd.
Take Felicita Rd. south for one mile. The park entrance will be on your right.
FOR INFORMATION CALL:
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760-504-6731
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EDITORIAL... Bits and Peices
by Chris Travers
The production almost every issue of Haulin’ Freight ends with this article being written.... LAST! It is kind of
my style to see what everybody else is going to write about as well as to see what develops throughout the two
months between each issue. This issue was no different but this issue contains a very inspirational article from
our V.P. Dale about motivation.
Just remember that it is OK to not make much progress on your truck as long as you take note as to what is
going on around you. Take me for instance. Sure I am frustrated because I am entering the second year with
what once was a great looking ride still waiting for a paint job but what else has happened? New job, inside
house remodel, work on “the Other Car”, my ‘64 Austin Mini, plus all of the standard family and club activities
including the recent Jeff’s Fun Run #6... Yeah, I guess I have remained motivated to a really high degree.
The point is, don’t get discouraged. Keep moving forwards towards your goals. If your truck is already on the
road, make sure it is tip top shape by attending the safety check this month. Heck, if it is really road worthy,
why not take one of those “bucket list” trips like I want to do. How about a trip to one of the premiere hot rod
events across the country like the Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan, Cruisin’ the Coast in Mississippi, Back
to the 50’s in Minnesota, The F-100 Super Nationals in Tennessee, just to name a few.
Someday I will do these... what about you?
If you run low on gas, you can always drain those cherries and
use the juice
Houe projects
should be
finished for the
year... at least I
hope so.
Lately, I’m just
looking for help
wherever I can find it!
Ole Smoky Tennessee
Moonshine Cherries
are now available at
Bev Mo! At 100
PROOF, they are real
close to Uncle Walt’s!
“It’s not just the car...
it’s the guy inside that
counts”...
Bill Lee, 2006
See page 27 for more on
these little cars.
What’s The Latest?... by Chris Travers
Fontana to Fresno is not what most of
us would call an acceptable commute
to work but “comeback member” Frank
Reyes does just that. When the glass
company moved to Fresno, they made
Frank an offer he couldn’t refuse so
Frank figured out a way to make it work.
Here is a photo he sent to me recently
to spell any rumors that he actually does
have a truck and IS working on it.
Hopefully there will be more to come
along with a story on the build.
Marketing Director Chip Dorman was with
us at our December meeting. Chip
accepted a small token of Pickups
Limited’s appreciation on behalf of Ken
Grody Ford for everything they provide for
us throughout each year. Just remember
guys, without Ken Grody Ford, we would
be out on the streets again looking for a
place to meet. This truly has become our
home.
Rumor has it that Chip actually did pass
the goodies along to the sales team rather
than keep them to himself.
There is a little something new in this
edition on the web. All e-mails and web
sites are now hyperlinked to make it real easy
for you to find more information on a story or
item.
Orange County Pickups Limited - a chapter of Pickups Limited of So. California
PRESIDENT- Steve Stillwell - steve@pickupslimited.com
VICE PRESIDENT- Dale Beverley - pickups@pickupslimited.com
TREASURER- Dianne Hamano - dmhamano@aol.com
SECRETARY- Gloria Beverley - bevgirl@pacbell.net
SGT. AT ARMS - Larry Lopez - Larry_Lopez@ahm.honda.com
SAFETY COORDINATOR - Rudy Weber - rudolphweber@yahoo.com
WEBMASTER- Dale Beverley - pickups@pickupslimited.com
NEWS LETTER & ACTIVITIES - Chris Travers-chris@pickupslimited.com
For a FULL COLOR edition of Hauln’ Freight, check out our website at:
http://www.pickupslimited.com/Newsletter/Newsletter.html
Hauln’ Freight • MARCH - APRIL 2014 Copyright ©2014
Pickups Limited Orange County
Chapter. All Rights Reserved.
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44TH ANNUAL NORTH-SOUTH FORD F-100 RUN
THE WORLDS
F-100
ENTRY INCLUDES: Goody bag, 1 event T-shirt, dash
plaque, entry in Friday morning Mystery Cruise, Friday night
cruise & ice cream social, entry in Saturday’s Show-N-Shine,
and Saturday evening’s banquet and awards ceremony.
DOUBLE PACKET (2 people)………………..…$90_____
SINGLE PACKET (1 person)……………...…….$55_____
OLDEST FORD
EVENT!!
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Additional dinners………………………..….@$35_____
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Additional T-shirts……………………………..@$15______
Entries post marked after August 1, 2014 cannot be guaranteed
an event T-shirt
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Entry into Saturday Shown-N-Shine only………$20_____
(No T-shirt with Saturday only entry)
TOTAL $______
Make checks payable to: North-South Run
Send paid entries to: North-South Run
14552 Horseshoe Dr.
Saratoga, CA 95070
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publication or web site, as a result of my participation in this event. I understand that all photographs are the sole property of Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California and/ or
Pickups Limited of Southern California and /or their authorized agents. By my signature, I state that I am fully capable to authorize the above statement, legally or otherwise.
Entrants and participants, by execution of this entry form, release and discharge City of Morro Bay, The La Serena Inn, Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California, Pickups Limited
of Southern California, their officers, employees, agents, representatives, servants, and anyone else connected with the presentation of the North-SouthF-100 Run from any and
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What’s Going On... Official chapter events in bold print
MARCH
2
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9
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15
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
Anaheim - The 401K Club Hot Rod Shop - Monthly Open Garage - 9 to 1 - BBQ Lunch available 4392 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim - INFO: 714-993-4015 • www.The401kClub.com
Long Beach - Long Beach Hi-Performance Swap Meet at Veterans Memorial Stadium • INFO: 1-800-762-9785
Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
Costa Mesa - ANNUAL CHAPTER SAFETY CHECK • The Safety Check once again will be
held at Glenn’s Brake & Alignment 2135 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, CA • Inspections
beginning at 8:00am • Lunch will be provided • Want to get up early and cruise? Meet at
Donut Derelicts (corner of Adams & Magnolia in Huntington Beach) at 6:00am 22
RSVP to Rudy Weber rudolphweber@yahoo.com
Chino - 11th Annual Corn Feed Run - INFO: Walt Pocock (909) 591-4162 or CornFeedRun@aol.com
SEE PAGE 14 FOR ENTRY AND DETAILS - Check with Rich Miller to help with the event.
APRIL
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ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF ANY CHAPTER OF PICKUPS LIMITED ARE WELCOME
Del Mar - Goodguys Del Mar Nationals-Del Mar Fair Grounds-INFO: www.good-guys.com or (925) 838-9876
Seal Beach - 25th Annual Seal Beach Car Show - MAIN STREET IN SEAL BEACH Pickups Limited of Orange County has reserved an entire parking lot just for F-100’s WE WILL MEET IN THE PARKING LOT OF STARBUCKS AT PETER’S LANDING (16470
Pacific Coast Hwy) IN SUNSET BEACH TO DEPART AT 7:30AM FOR THE SHOW
PICKUPS LIMITED CONTACT INFORMATION
Find a Chapter near you • GET OUT AND PLAY WITH YOUR TRUCK!
PICKUPS LIMITED NATIONAL COUNCIL
Ray Bartnick-President
(805) 498-8497
jackieandrayb@msn.com
The National Council is the governing body for all Chapters of Pickups Limited. All inquiries for new Chapters must be directed to the National Council
INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER Gary Ewing-President
(951) 681-4605
djgary1@msn.com
Covering Western Riverside and San Bernardino Counties along the I-15 corridor
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
steve@pickupslimited.com
Covering Orange County and south east Los Angeles County
MEETING NIGHT- 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm • Ken Grody Ford, 6211 Beach Blvd., Buena Park CA 90621
SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
Vince Jacket-President
(619) 993-5268
gvjack@cox.net
Covering all San Diego County
MEETING NIGHT- 2nd 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 jherrerapga@aol.com
Covering the San Gabriel Valley and the City of Los Angeles
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
oldcar1956@aol.com
Covering all Ventura County and points north as well as the Western San Fernando Valley
MEETING NIGHT- 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm • Mimi’s Restaurant at 400 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
ALWAYS CALL OR E-MAIL FIRST TO CHECK MEETING INFORMATION LISTED
MAY
3
8
9
10
11
CHINO AIRPORT - This “BY INVITATION ONLY” event is in conjunction with the Planes of
Fame Air Museum Air Show 2014. Our host for this INDOOR SHOW is Threshold Aviation
Group at the Chino Airport. Threshold has been hosting this show for several years and
has again included Pickups Limited O.C. for the 2014 event. This is a FREE SHOW which
will run from 8am to 2pm BUT YOU MUST HAVE AN INVITATION TO ATTEND WITH YOUR VEHICLE - Walk In guests are allowed without an invitation..
Stanton - 13th Annual Spring Car Show - Sponsored by the Stanton Community Foundation $25 pre-registration or $30 at the gate - All vehicles welcome - INFO: (714) 890-4270
JUNE
1
7
8
8
12
20
21
Escondido - Ford and Friends picnic - Felicita Park - Sponsored by Pickups Limited of San Diego - SEE PAGE 10 FOR ENTRY AND DETAILS
F-100 Western Nationals Friday Cruise - Dinner afterwards at El Torrito
32nd Annual F100 Western Nationals - SEE PAGE 11 FOR ENTRY AND DETAILS
JULY
19
26
AUGUST
15-17
Anaheim - St. Jude’s Charity Show at The 401K Club Hot Rod Shop - 4392 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim
INFO: 714-993-4015 • www.The401kClub.com
Los Angeles - Annual Braille Rallye - Braille Institute Youth Center - INFO: braillerallye@gmail.com
Morro Bay - 44th Annual North South Run - SEE PAGE 15 FOR ENTRY AND DETAILS
OCTOBER
4 Lake Elsinore - ALL CHAPTERS PICNIC AT BOBCO - SAVE THE DATE - More info to follow
11 Anaheim - 3rd Annual COLONY CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Anaheim High School Campus - Benefits the Anaheim High School Alumni Association - INFO: anaheimalumni@yahoo.com 26
Los Alamitos - WINGS WHEELS & ROTORS 2014 - LOS ALAMITOS ARMY AIRFIELD - WWRE 2014 is an
annual open house and family event hosted by the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce and the
California National Guard’s Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB). All the activities will take place at the flightline
on Los Alamitos Army Airfield - INFO: 562-598-6659/or www.WWRExpo.net / info@losalchamber.org
WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS AND CRUISES
1st & Last Sunday - TUSTIN - Million Dollar Breakfast Cruise - 7-11am - Enderle Center @55Fwy & 17th St. - Info: (949) 300-8329 - honiotescarshows.com
Last Sunday - LOS ANGELES - Petersen Museum Breakfast Club Cruise In - 9-NOON - 2 for 1 Admission to the museum when you bring your special interest
vehicle - Peterson Museum • 6060 Wilshire Blvd. - Los Angeles - www.petersen.org (323) 930-CARS
Wednesday - DOWNEY - Bob’s Big Boy Broiler - 7447 Firestone Blvd - 5 to 9pm - INFO: (951) 371-5833 or e-mail retrorick99@yahoo.com
Friday - BUENA PARK - Cruise Night at the Elks CLub - 7212 Melrose St. Buena Park - INFO: garyoccarguy@gmail.com or (714) 299-1776
Friday - BURBANK - Bob’s Big Boy - 4211 Riverside Drive - (818) 842-5464 - ARRIVE EARLY TO PARK INSIDE BOB’S
Saturday - HUNTINGTON BEACH - Donut Derelicts, Magnolia & Adams @ Adams Avenue Donuts - 6:00am - 8:30am
(949) 859-8549 - www.donutderelicts.com
Saturday - IRVINE - Cars & Coffee - Ford-Mazda Campus - 7905 Gateway Blvd Irvine, CA 92618 - 7:00am - 9:30am - www.cars-and-coffee.com
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 ○ www.hotrodhotline.com ○ www.hotlinenews.com ○ www.rocknrod.com
ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO CHECK INFORMATION LISTED
Give Me A Brake...
by Glenn Kerr
Have You Seen The Light?
Every time you start your car they glow to greet you, but after a few
seconds of engine operation they fade away - hopefully not to be seen
again until the next engine start. Car care experts are urging motorists
to heed their car’s cry for attention and be aware of the red and yellow
indicators on the instrument panel that illuminate to let you know when a
problem occurs.
“Motorists need to be aware of the critical warning lights.
They include those that monitor engine oil pressure, engine
coolant temperature, tire pressure warning system and
the vehicle charging system,” says John Nielsen, Director
of AAA Automotive. “To reduce the chances of vehicle
damage and/or a roadside breakdown, these warning lights
require prompt and proper action when they illuminate.”
Warning Light Test
When the ignition key is first turned to the ON position, all
of the vehicle’s warning lights should illuminate. The lights
typically remain on until the engine is started
and running. If a warning light fails to illuminate
at this time, have the related system checked
out by your auto technician.
Once the engine is running, all the warning
lights should go out within a few seconds. If
any light remains illuminated, consult your
owner’s manual or the sections below for
further information.
Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil pressure warning light commonly displays an oil can
symbol or the word “OIL.” When the oil pressure warning light illuminates,
the engine has lost its supply of pressurized lubricating oil and severe
engine damage or catastrophic failure can occur within seconds.
Of all the warning lights, the oil pressure light indicates the greatest
potential for serious mechanical damage, and also allows you the shortest
time in which to take appropriate action. If the oil
pressure warning light comes on and stays on:
pull off the road immediately, shut off the engine,
and seek help immediately. Unless you are in an
extremely dangerous situation, do not attempt to
drive the vehicle any farther. This can significantly
increase the extent of any engine damage - turning
a possibly minor repair
into a complete engine
replacement.
Engine Coolant Temperature
The engine coolant temperature warning light commonly displays a
thermometer symbol or the logo “TEMP.” When the coolant temperature
light illuminates, the engine temperature has exceeded the safe maximum.
Until the rise in coolant temperature is reversed, the engine will suffer accelerated wear. If the
increase in temperature continues, major engine damage or catastrophic failure will result.
The coolant temperature light does give you a little more time in which to take appropriate action. If
the coolant temperature warning light comes on, quickly assess the situation. Steam or liquid coolant
coming from under the hood are clear indications of overheating and/or a leak. Pull off the road at the
first safe opportunity and seek assistance.
Continuing to operate an engine with an illuminated
temperature warning light will result in a major
damage and a significant repair bill.
Caution! Boiling coolant can cause severe burns!
Do not attempt to open the hood in the presence
of excessive steam, and never remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot. The cooling system
is under pressure and scalding coolant will be
expelled with great force.
continued on page 20
Give me a Brake... from page 19
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System
This light is usually a tire symbol with some type of warning indication.
It means the tire pressure is not in accordance with manufactures
recommendations. When safe, pull over and check pressure. Doing this
can save you from damaging a tire that other wise may be repairable.
Charging System
The charging system warning light commonly displays a battery symbol
or the logo “ALT” or “GEN.” When the charging system warning light
illuminates, the vehicle electrical system is no longer being supplied
with power by the alternator. A charging system failure rarely results
in serious mechanical damage, and of all the warning lights, this
one gives you the greatest amount of time to take appropriate action.
Depending on the electrical demands of your vehicle, and the reserve capacity of its battery, you will
generally have at least 20 minutes of daylight driving time before voltage drops to the point where the
ignition system will no longer function and the engine will quit. If the charging system warning light
comes on, turn off all unnecessary electrical accessories and drive to the nearest repair facility to
have the vehicle checked.
But if you don’t have the oil, temuaurture or charging lights and have
traditional guages instead, the TPMS and Check Engine lights will still be
used on newer cars.
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 Kerr
949 631-2888
http://www.cruisinforacure.com/
Bad Things Happen to Good Cars...
Coker Moves West Coast Distribution to L.A.
Original article by William Schertz - Tire Business.com
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.—Coker Group, parent company of Coker Tire Co., has moved its West Coast
distribution and wheel manufacturing capabilities to a 100,000-sq.-ft. facility in City of Industry. This location
began operations just after January 1st of this year. The new distribution center, replaces the tire and wheel
distributor’s 15,000-sq.-ft. Fresno, Calif., facility, providing substantially more storage space and the
logistical advantages that come with being located in Los Angeles County, company President Corky Coker
told Tire Business.com. “Fresno is a great place,” he said. “I went there because property was more
reasonable, but I’m halfway
between the (San Francisco)
Bay and LA. It’s not ideal.”
Coker Tire sold the Fresno
building a year ago to Mike and
Sherrie Stallings, from whom
Coker purchased the assets
of custom wheel manufacturer
Wheel Vintiques Inc. in late
2011. Mr. Coker didn’t specify
how the Stallings plan to use
the facility.
Coker Tire’s new facility will
house a complete steel and
wire wheel manufacturing
plant, allowing the company to
easily assemble tire and wheel
packages for customers in the
area.
“Essentially in California, we’ll...
make the wheels, finish them, put tires on them, put nitrogen in them, balance them (and) a tire and wheel assembly is out the other end,” he said. Mr. Coker said drag racers on the West Coast will benefit from the move
“because all our Phoenix drag line and M&H drag line tires will be there in large quantity, whereas we’ve not
had space in our other distribution facility before.”
In addition, Mr. Coker said the new facility will include a showroom featuring collectible cars and motorcycles,
and the company will hold visitor tours of the showroom and wheel production facility. We’ve had a presence
on the West Coast for many years, as California has a huge classic car and hot rod following. Our original
West Coast Distribution Center was located in Fresno, California, but it made perfect sense for us to move
to So-Cal (City of Industry, more specifically), so we could be closer to our steel suppliers, as well as a huge
customer base. The new Distribution Center is now fully functional, and the new facility also houses our wheel
manufacturing. “It’s a big move for us, so we threw a Grand
Opening party to celebrate!”
Our event consisted of tours of the facility, free food and drinks,
as well as live entertainment by “Led Foot”, a band made up of
SEMA members. It was a big treat for all of us to hang out with
friends, and welcome everyone to our new facility. In addition
to all of the industry folks, Corky invited the cast of his new TV
show, Backroad Gold to the event. The ribbon cutting ceremony
was great, and a huge crowd watched as Corky thanked his family and staff for helping get Coker Tire Company to this milestone.
http://www.cokertire.com
How Much Do You Love Your Classic Ride?
Biker Billy Standley Spent 18 Years
Arranging His Funeral and was
Buried Astride His Beloved
Harley in Plexiglas Casket
By LIZ FIELDS - ABC News - Feb. 1, 2014
An Ohio motorcycle enthusiast’s family has carried out their
father’s long-laid and elaborate funeral plans, that were 18
years in the making.
Billy Standley, 82, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, was buried Friday,
embalmed atop his 1967 Harley Davidson and encased in a
giant plexiglass casket.
A couple of hundred people turned up at the funeral which was held outside so all of Standley’s biker friends could attend,
two even arriving riding their own motorcyles.
Standley, who died of lung cancer on Sunday, began his own funeral arrangements 18 years ago when he approached
David Vernon of Vernon Funeral Homes with his quirky idea.
“At that time I didn’t know to take him seriously or not,” said Vernon, who realized as conversations progressed over
several years that this was something “very important” to Standley.
“He gave it a lot of thought,” Vernon said. “He was a unique man -- a man who spoke his mind and did things whether
people liked it or not.”
The lengths Standley took to arrange his own funeral involved buying three burial plots next to his wife Lorna’s grave,
which provided a space large enough to accommodate the large custom made concrete vault that would eventually hold
the casket.
As for the casket itself, Standley built the see-though box with his two sons out of plexiglass, reinforced with steel and
wood rods.
“Me and my brother built the casket five years ago and it’s been sitting in his garage waiting for him to die,” Pete Standley
told ABC News.
After Billy Standley’s death on Sunday, five embalmers helped prepare and secure Standley atop his bike, dressing him
in his well-worn leathers, white helmet and glasses.
He was secured to the $30,000 bike with the metal armour he had fabricated to wrap around his waist, which was
mounted to a bracket that went down between the seats.
Before his final ride, Standley’s beloved custom-painted 1967 Electra
Glide cruiser had taken him all around the country. The retired truck
driver and former rodeo rider had travelled every state except Hawaii in
his younger years, with many of those trips made on his motorcycle.
While Standley’s family said the burial might be unusual and even
shocking to those witnessing it, they wanted to grant the last wish of
the man who had told them he didn’t just want to ride to heaven, but
wanted the world to witness him do it in a see-through casket.
“This was his wish and we granted him his final wish,” said Pete
Standley. “He rode his motorcycle to the grave and he’s still
riding it today.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Bigfoot Speaks Again...
by Rudy Weber
ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK -
Your great day is coming again to show
off your best friend, your FORD truck, to all our members and friends at the
annual truck safety inspection. Once again our inspection will be at Glenn’s
Alignment & Brake Service which is located at 2135 Canyon Dr. Costa Mesa, 949-631-28888.
The event is set for Saturday March 15th starting at 8:00 am. The Chapter will provide lunch with
Glenn providing the cooking facilities Don’t forget to chip in and lend a hand with the setup and
food. You can check with Glenn if you want to add anything to the lunch or just help a bit. For the
early birds in the crowd, there will be a good showing before hand at the weekly Donut Derrelicts
cruise at the corner of Magnolia and Adams in Huntington Beach... GET THERE EARLY FOR A
PARKING SPOT!
GARAGE ART PART 2 -
The garage of the month
belongs to Bill and Andrea Crisel. This Beautiful home sits on
1/3 of a acre of land in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Just
take a look at the great
driveway & three car
garage. The floor was
put by the garage
experts flooring. This
garage includes 2
ceiling fans with 2 sky
lights and all new
storage cabinets and
great overhead
storage. All in
600 plus square
feet.
How did Bill ever
get Andrea to
let him put such
a great garage
together before
updating the
bathrooms and
kitchen is a
mystery. What
a Great Girl.
John Gilbert Joins Classic Trucks Magazine
by Chris Travers
“I can just imagine what the headlines were to
read if the AARP newsletter were to post, or
print the news that I was just hired as Classic
Trucks tech editor” was the comment by John
Gilbert on the Classic Trucks web site. Shortly
after Source Interlink Media announced the
hiring of the former Tailgate, Custom
Classic Trucks, and American Truck editor.
At 61 years young, John has been around
the block more than a few times.
I first met John long before my F-100 days. It
was almost 20 years ago when a friend of mine
Larry Cox said to me “let’s go look at some old
cars and parts this guys has in his garage. He
60’s Era Ogle SX1000
variant called an Ogle. Believe
me when I say that anybody that
is or even was into these little
creatures he truly a car nut...
and John is that for sure.
John Gilbert &
Corky Coker
with the gang from
Honest Charlie Garage
says he needs to get rid of some of them right away”. Off we
went into the O.C. looking for, not truck parts, but vintage Mini
Cooper “bits”. That’s correct... those itty-bitty things that will run
circles around most anything else on the road and are capable
of turning anybodies skin pale on the corners. Just ask Gloria,
Rudy, and Stillwell about their rides in Phreadd, the name of
my ‘64 Austin Mini Cooper “S”! I think John must have been in
a transitional period because he had a lot of everything besides
the Mini parts. Well we walked away with quite a bit of stuff in
boxes, bags, and whatever was around AND Larry scored a
rather rare Mini based 60’s
Photo session in preperation for an
upcoming Classic Trucks story
John says that we can look
forward to future tech articles
on '53-56 Ford F-100’s, not
to mention some stuff coming
down the pike on F-1’s, Slicks,
Bumpsides, and Dentsides.
He is currently finishing two
different articles on a certain
“mostly orange” ‘56 F-100 that
we should see in the near
future. Knowing Mr. Gilbert
over the past few years has
taught me to never expect the
ordinary. He’s one of us who
likes to make things happen
and will always look outside of
the box for something different.
http://www.classictrucks.com
Sinkhole Collapses Part of Corvette Museum
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. February 12, 2014 (AP) By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
It was a sight to make a classic car lover
weep: A gaping sinkhole opened beneath the
National Corvette Museum in Kentucky and
swallowed eight prized cars like they were toys,
piling them in a heap amid loose dirt and
concrete fragments.
It happened early Wednesday morning while
the attraction dedicated to the classic
American sports car was closed to visitors.
Surveillance Camera Showed the Moment a
Sinkhole Damaged the Eight Corvettes
“They’re all just kind of nose down in the
bottom of the hole,” said Western Kentucky
University engineering professor Matt Dettman, part of a team brought in to assess the damage and
stability of the surrounding area.
Six of the cars were owned by the museum and two — a 1993 ZR-1 Spyder and a 2009 ZR1 Blue
Devil — were on loan from General Motors, said museum spokeswoman Katie Frassinelli.
The other cars damaged were a 1962 black Corvette, a 1984 PPG Pace Car, a 1992 White 1
Millionth Corvette, a 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette, a 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06
Corvette and a 2009 white 1.5 Millionth Corvette.
“All of these have a unique story behind them,” said museum executive director Wendell Strode.
“They’re special.” An Indiana man donated the 1962 Corvette before his death. He babied it so much
he wouldn’t drive it in the rain. “It was just a very immaculate car,” Strode said. The museum has
insurance coverage for the damage to the cars and the structure, he said.
The hole opened up at about 5:40 a.m. CST Wednesday, setting off an alarm and a call to the fire
department, said Bowling Green city spokeswoman Kim Lancaster. No injuries were reported.
Frassinelli said no one was in the museum at the time. The museum attracts about 150,000 visitors
each year. It’s located near the factory where the iconic Corvettes are made.
The hole opened beneath part of the museum’s domed section, an original part of the facility that was
completed in 1994. The area will remain closed. The fire department estimated the hole is about 40
feet across and 25 to 30 feet deep. The rest of the museum will operate normal hours Thursday,
officials said. The museum said a structural engineering firm determined the perimeter of the domed
area is stable.
Pictures of the sinkhole showed a collapsed section of floor with multiple cars visible inside the hole.
A few feet away, other Corvettes sat undamaged. Most of the vehicles were later removed from the
damaged area, and the museum was contacting their owners. “It’s certainly a sad day here,” Strode
said.
Visitors trickled into the museum Wednesday, some unaware the main exhibit area was closed. They
gazed at the Corvettes on display in the main lobby and shook their heads in amazement that prized
Corvettes had been swallowed by the earth. “That’s a whole lot of money just to throw down a hole,”
said Alida Kriete, who stopped with her family on their way back home in Indiana after a vacation to the
Gulf Coast.
Dettman estimated it could take weeks to months to repair the damage. The expense could run into
hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the extent of any structural damage, he said.
Lancaster said information was still being gathered about what exactly happened, but it appeared
to be the first problem of its kind at the property.
Bowling Green sits in the midst of the state's largest karst region — the Western Pennyroyal area,
where many of Kentucky's longest and deepest caves run underground. A karst region displays
distinctive surface features, including sinkholes. Sinkholes are common in the area, but this one was
unique, Dettman said. "One, it's full of Corvettes, and two that it was inside a structure," he said.
Geologists were still trying to determine what caused the sinkhole to open up.
Some of the foundation beneath the dome's main tower appeared to have been undermined, Dettman
said, but "the primary foundation system around the perimeter of the structure hasn't been
undermined." Jason Polk, a geography and geology professor at Western Kentucky University, called
it an isolated event, and said there was no indication that the sinkhole could spread. "It's been stable,"
he said. "We haven't seen any other activity or movement since this morning."
Strode said it appeared at least two of the Corvettes could be saved, but museum officials were still
trying to determine the extent of the damage and the value of the eight cars. He didn't know how soon
the cars could be recovered. "Safety will be paramount, but we'll also want to move as fast and as
appropriate as we can," he said.
The museum is set to host the 2014 Corvette Caravan in late August, a celebration marking the
museum's 20th anniversary. Museum officials expect car clubs from all 50 states and beyond to
converge on Bowling
Green for the
celebration.
The museum had
already hired an
engineering firm to
oversee the repairs,
Strode said.
"The Corvette
Museum has
overcome adversity
before and we'll
overcome it again," he
said. "And we'll have
something spectacular to show you back
there in short order."
Bowling Green, Ky.,
is also the lone place
where General
Motors builds the
iconic Corvette.
PICKUPS LIMITED
W
A
N
T
S
You and your
1948 - 1956 FORD F-1 & F-100 TRUCK
ABOUT US
Pickups 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.
PICKUPS LIMITED-ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name: ____________________________ Address: ________________________ Date: ________________________
City: ____________________________ State: _____ Zip: __________________
Area Code: ______ Phone: ______________ e-mail: ______________________
Year: _____ Model: ______________
Year: ______ Model: _______________
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 INFORMATION
For directions to our current meeting place and
meeting times, check the Pickups Limited web
site at www.pickupslimited.com
5F
ree
way
Commonwealth
Orangethorpe
91 Freeway
We often meet at another time of each month for cruising.
(657) 464-3115
Questions? Call Ed Oe at
Beach Bl
We 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 90621

- Pickups Limited – Orange County Chapter

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