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The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited
www.pickupslimited.com
July-august 2012
30th Annual F-100 Western Nationals
What a celebration!!
by Ed Oe - event chairman
30 years has officially passed for the F-100 Western Nationals and I am here
to report that the show is alive and well!
What a day it was. The day started very early for most of us and I’m quite
sure that many of you were working late into the night to get your trucks
ready for the show. It was sure was noticeable by the condition and quality of
the trucks that attended. Of course this show was all about the legends of the
show and the major role they played keeping it going over the years in one way
or another.
From the smiles, and yes tears, that many had once
they laid eyes on a old friend, the emotions were high
at times. In some cases, it had been 20 years or longer
since they had last seen each other. It was very
touching to see their memories were as fresh as
yesterday.
There were three truckers honored today; Gary Ewing
who started the show, Bill Lee for keeping the show
going from Arizona to
it’s current home in
Anaheim California and
Dale Beverley who only
missed one show. All
three have
held positions in Pickups Limited over the years and gave effortlessly
during good times and bad times.
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I would also like to thank everyone who came to the show. While other
car shows have decreased in numbers us Ford guys keep on truckin’.
The registration numbers for this 30th anniversary event were the
same as last year while spectators were way up! Good job to everybody
for knowing a good time when they see it.
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President’s Page...
By Steve Stillwell
Comments from the 30 annual F-100 Western Nationals
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Al Ubrun: “I was shocked when I entered the park and saw all of the
Ford trucks parked on the left before the gate. I was wondering if the
show was moved from under the trees. It wasn’t until I recognized
several of the pickups as being Orange County rides that I realized
what you guys had done. Dang, how many members do you have in
your club to have this many trucks all parked together? You guys and
gals do such a great job of hosting this show.”
Gary Ewing: “Sorry Steve, but I am getting a little emotional. We
have 30 Pickups Limited members who attended the very first show
that are all here today. Can you believe it, 30 members from 30 years
ago? And yes, I remember that you were there covering the show for
Truckin’ magazine. You guys have given me the greatest gift anyone could
ever give me. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your 30th Anniversary Celebration.” He wiped a
tear from his eye as he mentioned, “I really miss Wendell Smith.”
Pat Ford: “You know that Jan and I put 30 years into making the F-100 Supernationals into the event
it has become. You guys (PUL) now have best all-classic Ford truck show on the West Coast. Heck, you
have the best Ford F-100 show period. You guys have captured the spirit of what kind of show the
classic truck world needs to ensure the future preservation of the fat fendered Ford trucks. Jan and I
had a great time and can’t wait to come back next year!”
Diane from Mid-Fifties: “With the addition of the Friday cruise, you guys have now made this event
into the West Coast’s finest two-day Ford truck show. We hauled a full truck load of classic truck parts
for customers who ordered parts and had us bring them to the show. This was a win-win for both
Mid-Fifty and our customers who saved a bundle on shipping. I think they like our service where we
personally hand deliver parts to them. Our business will focus on pre-selling even more parts that we
will deliver to customers in 2013 to the 31st Annual F-100 Western Nationals.
Mid-Fifty’s Scott Miller added: “We will be bringing the Limo (stretched F-100 parts and people
hauler) to next year’s event. I know this crowd will really appreciate our truck and how much we are
involved. At this show we get the opportunity to put a face with a name when we bring this many parts
to the West Coast.” When asked about sales he commented, “We aren’t taking anything home. We
sold practically everything we brought to the show. And, we had a great time.”
Bill Lee: “Wow, it is great to see this many old friends. Thanks for having me and Gary host the
show’s history tent.”
Walt Pocock - Mr. #1: “Hey Steve, I just wanted to let you know that I am the first one to register
for next year’s show. Can’t wait to see what you guys have planned for next year.”
Will Willis: Fantastic show. See you next year.
I personally wish to thank all Pickups Limited, Orange County Chapter members for being such gracious
women and men when it came to hosting the 30th Annual F-100 Western Nationals. This show will go
down in the club’s history as being one of our finest events – ever. What a display of trucks, all of you
made our guests feel welcome with warm greeting, a hand shake
and smile. This was perfection. A job well done!
Steve Stillwell
President
Pickups Limited, Orange County Chapter
[email protected]
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gut bombs was at the Western Nationals in 2003. We were all sitting out in the
evening and Dale Beverley thought it would be a good idea to have a movie night. Of course a warm summer
evening next to a river brought on a ton of mosquitoes. NOT TO FEAR, WALT WAS
HERE and out came the Cherries. I really don’t remember if they became a repellent or if we just didn’t care after a few minutes but they sure were good.
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when Bill Lee comes pounding at my door in Santa Rosa
NM. He gives me this jar of Cherries and tells me that it is
now my job to keep them cold for the rest of the trip. I didn’t
remember 2003 at the time (just like most of the ‘60’s) so Ed
and I just started munching away. Who knew! We slept like
babies.
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Who knows when and where it actually started but for me,
one thing is for sure. This magic blend of maraschino
cherries (with stems) and some old fashion HOOCH that
Walt Pocock passed on to me sure has brought friends
together over the years with lots of laughs and
memories. It makes for a great BBQ charcoal
lighter too!
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the The Friday Cruise... By Chris Travers
The best kept secret of th eF-100 Western Nationals is out Friday cruise and dinner. This year we
were guests at the Wally Parks NHRA Museum in Pomona and were also the featured group at
Ruby’s weekly cruise in Whittier where over 200 vehicles were on display. Plan to join us next year!
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the show... from page1
A special thank you to all our
vendors and sponsors of the
show which allows us to grow
and add value to each new year.
Last I’d like to thank all my fellow
club members who make this
show work. Without everyone’s
help it would not be what it has
become. Congratulations to all
the winners, and we will see you
all next year, June 22, 2013.
The full story of the 2012 event
is here for everybody to look
back on with fond memories so
enjoy!
Until next year,
Ed
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30+ trucks from
Pickups Limited Orange County
greeted everybody as they entered the park.
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Let’s face it. Without these guys we would all vendors
be up the creek without a paddle! Did you see
that truck load of orders that Mid Fifty delivered? Pat Ford from Dennis Carpenter & Jack “The Fan Man” Matson were among the others.
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old friends and special people
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AWARD WINNERS
Top 20
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Martin Abrahamson
Ken Anderson Scott Anderson
Vaughn Blasingame
Bob Carvajal Mike Chaffers Joe Chandlee Chuck Cliff Toung (Tom) Lai
Ric Long
Rob McKeown
Keith McVay Derek Meacham
Travis Noack Sam Riggi
Ray G. Simpson
Dean Toso
Alan Ubrun Cindy Van Grouw
Ron VanGrouw
Long Beach Anaheim
Anaheim
Scio Lake Elsinore Anaheim
Torrance
Anaheim
Oxnard
Temecula
Castiac
Alta Loma
Simi Fullerton
Brea Costa Mesa Fountain Valley
Riverside
Redlands
Redlands
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Long Distance Award
Robert Nieto - Guanajuato, Mexico
Host Club Award
Don Storey
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What’s Going On... Official club events in bold print
JULY
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come play with us!!!
Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785
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Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
SEMA ACTION NETWORK’S NATIONAL COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY - If you own an antique,
muscle car, hot rod or any other collector car, celebrate this historic day by attending a car show, club
gathering cruise in, or simply by driving and being seen in your special ride on Friday, July 13, 2012. Share
your experiences and photos on the SEMA ACTION NETWORK’S Facebook page. SEE BELOW
Redondo Beach - Our chapter will meet at the corner of Artesia and Hawthorne Blvds.
at 3:00pm for immediate departure to Ruby’s at King Harbor in Redondo Beach. The
parking lot in front of Ruby’s is always filled with muscle cars, street rods, exotic cars,
antique cars and bikes. There are lots of good places to eat in the immediate area if you
want something different from what Ruby’s offers. If you are running late and want to
join us, the location is Ruby’s, 245 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA.
Bixby Knolls - 7th Annual Dragster Expo & Car Show - INFO: www.bixbyknollscarshow.com
Los Angeles - IT’S TIME TO GIVE BACK!!! - 36th Annual Braille Institute Car Rallye.
For more information and registration, please contact Pat West,
(714) 841-1249 or e-mail at [email protected].
Long Beach - 18th Annual People’s Choice Car Show - INFO: (310) 612-5807
AUGUST
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Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785
Signal Hill - 22nd Annual Sultans car show - BBQ, Raffle, Music, 50/50 - INFO: [email protected] - (562) 869-4202
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Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
Long Beach - 5th Annual Wounded Warrior Car Show - INFO: www.ocmistangclub.org
Pomona - Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show - INFO: www.pomonaswapmeet.com
Morro Bay - 42nd Annual North South Run - INFO: http://f100elite.com
Tustin - 14th Annual Enderle Center Classic Car Show held at Enderle Center, 55 fwy and East 17th St.
Hours: 9am - 3pm. Open to all pre-’75 & specialty vehicles. All proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Tustin.
Contact: Pam 714.315.0642 or Gary 714.838.5223 x104.
Lakewood - 15th Annual Summer Stampede Car Show - Mayfair Park, Clark & South Streets
Chino - 10th Annual Corn Feed Run - Presented by Kiwanis Club of Chino - Vendors;
Trophies; Raffle Drawing; Food; Music by DJ Gary; and 13 blocks of Cruising the
Streets from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. INFO: contact Walt Pocock at (909) 591-4162 or by
e-mail at [email protected]. Event proceeds benefit local charities.
Huntington Beach - 4th Annual Surf City Garage car show INFO: (714) 348-2507 www.ocmistangclub.org
Costa Mesa - 30th Annual Great Labor Day Cruise INFO: (714) 562-8752 www.occa-inc.com
SEPTEMBER
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Irwindale - Annual Dam Run sponsored by Pickups Limited of San Gabriel •
Location is the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area - 15501 East Arrow Highway
$10 Park Entry Fee per vehicle • ALL CHAPTERS ARE WELCOME
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Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785
Belmont Shore - 23rd Annual Belmont Shore Car Show held on 2nd Street. Hours: 9am - 3pm. Open to all 1975 and
earlier vehicles. Contact: Steve 714.323.8898 or [email protected].
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San Bernardino - 23rd Annual Route 66 Rendezvous held in Downtown San Bernardino. Hours: Thurs/Fri. 6pm - 10pm.
Sat. 10am - 9pm. Sun. 10am - 4pm. Open to vehicles from 1900-1974, classics, muscle cars, hot rods, and trucks. Neon
light cruise & contest, open header contest, poker run, model car contest, live entertainment, bicycle stunt show, celebri
ties, vendors, food and drinks. Contact: route66.org.
Super Tour 10 - THE LAST ONE! - call Bill Lee at (435) 201-7868 for more information
Irwindale - Swap Meet - INFO: (209) 777-5654 or [email protected]
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Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
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OCTOBER
6 Lake Elsinore - National Council Picnic at BOBCO - Sponsored by your National Council Members and potential from ALL CHAPTERS are welcome. The Orange County Chapter
will meet at Tom’s Place 4477 E. La Palma Ave, Anaheim, (La Palma & Lakeview at
9:00am for our run to Bobco • 18225 Eucalyptus St. • Lake Elsinore, Ca 92532
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Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785
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Loma Linda - 22nd Annual Veterans Memorial Car Show - 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.- Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA
Medical Center 11201 Benton Loma Linda, Calif - LIMITED TO 1,100 vehicles - HUGE DRAWINGS $20 pre-registration includes your t-shirt - GROUP PARKING IS AVAILABLE INFO: CALL WARREN at (909) 350-9816
11 Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
13 Anaheim - 91 Down Low Kustom Show • Open to all Years Make and Models - People’s Choice Awards Rain or Shine Featuring The Deadbeat Daddies, & The Tequila Worms - Canyon RV Park 24001 Santa Ana
Canyon Road Anaheim, California 92808 • Open to all years & Models of Full Size Trucks •
INFO: www.91carshow.com or call (657) 201-7179
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Pomona - Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show - INFO: www.pomonaswapmeet.com
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona - 35th Annual Run to the Sun INFO: www.relicsandrods.com or call (928) 855-0933
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Los Alamitos - 11th Annual Wings, Wheels, & Rotors Expo - INFO: www.ocmistangclub.org
NOVEMBER
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Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785
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Del Mar - Good Guys - 2ND FALL DEL MAR NATIONALS
DECEMBER
2 Yorba Linda - 15th annual John Force Holiday Car Show Benefiting “CHiP’s For Kids”
Toy Drive - John Force RaceStation • 22722 Old Canal Road - For Vendor & Vehicle
Registration Info: Email: [email protected]
2 Pomona - Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show - INFO: www.pomonaswapmeet.com
6 ANNUAL CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY
8 Irwindale - Annual Mooneyes Christmas Party and Drags - Irwindale Speedway INFO: http://www.mooneyesusa.net
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
Wednesday - DOWNEY - Bob’s Big Boy Broiler - 7447 Firestone Blvd - 5 to 9pm - INFO: (951) 371-5833 or e-mail [email protected]
Wednesday - CERRITOS - Cruise Night at Peris Restaurant -- www.chariotssocal.net
Thursday - Seal Beach - 401-K Club Presents wekly cruise at In-N-Out - 12365 Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach, CA
Friday - Buena Park - Cruise Night at the Elks CLub - 7212 Melrose St. Buena Park - INFO: [email protected] or (714) 299-1776
Friday - GARDEN GROVE - Main Street is back - INFO: (951) 371-5833 or e-mail [email protected]
Friday - WHITTIER - Ruby’s Diner at the Whittwood Town Center [email protected]
Friday - BURBANK - Bob’s Big Boy - 4211 Riverside Drive - (818) 842-5464 - ARRIVE EARLY IF YOU WANT TO PARK INSIDE BOB’S
Last Friday - EL SEGUNDO - Hot Rod Magazine Cruise Night - 610 Lairport St. at the Automotive Driving Museum 6pm to 9pm - Local Food Trucks - Live Music
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 - 5 Freeway north of the “Y”
7:00am - 9:30am - www.cars-and-coffee.com
Saturday - La Canada - Early Rodders Cruise In - at United Artist Theater 1919 Verdugo Blvd... beneath the junction
of the 210 & 2 freeways - 6:30am - 9:00am
Saturday - Los Angeles - Trompers of Eagle Rock Evening Cruise-In - THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
COCO’S Restarurant • 6040 York Blvd. Los Angeles
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
Copyright ©2012
Pickups Limited Orange County
Chapter. All Rights Reserved.
Nothing whole or in part may
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without the written consent of
Pickups Limited Orange County
Chapter. Deadline for this
newsletter is the 10th of the
month before publication. All
submissions become property
of Pickups Limited.
ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO CHECK INFORMATION LISTED
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bigfoot speaks...
by Rudy Weber
Have a safe summer, your club has offered its members everything we can
do to help keep you safe when driving with your best friend (Your Truck).
We have a great Safety Inspection along with all your emergency information
to better help you if you ever have a problem. For you older drivers AARP
has a great senior driver safety program for motorists age 50 and older.
Course Objectives:
• Understsnd the effects of aging on driving.
• Learn driving strategies that take into account the changes we experience as we age.
(With age I got a lead Foot)
• Identify the most common crash situations we face.
• Reduce your chances of having a crash. (Get a louder Horn).
• Update your knowledge and understanding of todays road vehicles and other road users.
• Think about how you drive.
• Identify when driving may no longer be Safe. (Let your Wife drive)
• All citys have AARP (www.aarp.org) and the Automobile Club (www.aaa.org) Driver Safety
Programs. La Mirada charges a little for an 8 hr. class, other citys have free courses. Most Insurance Companys offer a discount for this program, contact your city.
Check out my road kill.
Big Foot, Rudy Weber
PS:
No names given, But which two of our trucks on our trip to the Fords and Friends show in San Diego
County, made right turns with No Right Turn on Red posted??? Bill and Mas did you see anything?
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COSMIC LAWS
They are called laws....because Truer words were never spoken
1. Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to
itch and you’ll have to pee.
2. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in
the universe.
3. Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
4. Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal - and someone
always answers.
6. Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster
than the one you are in now.
7. Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
8. Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know INCREASES dramatically
when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.
9. Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, IT WILL!!!
10. Law of Bio-Mechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
11. Law of the Theater & Hockey Arena - At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from
the aisle, always arrives last. They are the ones who will leave their seats several times to go for
food, beer, or the toilet and who leave early before the end of the performance or the game is
over. The folks in the aisle seats come early, never move once, have long gangly legs or big bellies
and stay to the bitter end of the performance. The aisle people also are very surly folk.
12. The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do
something which will last until the coffee is cold.
13. Murphy’s Law of Lockers - If there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent
lockers.
14. Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a
floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
15. Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible IF you don’t know what you are talking about.
16. Brown’s Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they’re ugly.
17. Oliver’s Law of Public Speaking - A CLOSED MOUTH GATHERS NO FEET!!!
18. Wilson’s Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you
really like, they will stop making it.
19. Doctors’ Law - If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get
there, you’ll feel better...but don’t make an appointment, and you’ll stay sick.
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San Diego Fords ‘n Friends Picnic... by Randi Miller
Our ragged group of nine really enjoyed the
day of cruising down to the Ford and Friends
Picnic on June 10. The San Diego Chapter is
a great group of hospitable folks and throw a
great picnic and get together.
As usual, Rich and I came trailing in late to
Tommy’s parking lot and joined the others
who were prompt and awaiting a fun day.
Attending were, Mas and Dianne, Larry, It
was great that Abe and Rudy rode in
together, (missed Edith) Bill and Andrea, and
Rich and myself. We had five trucks, (ALL
red and black) representing Orange County
Pickups Limited.
We ran careening down the freeway to the
Penfold’s Restaurant in Temecula and were
starving...as usual. Great food! We ate, had
a pit stop, and jumped into our trusty steeds
and away we ran. Rich was now no longer in
the lead as he was deemed running too slow.
Upon our arrival, they put our trucks right up
at the front of the park so we were seen by
all as they arrived. There was a nice bit of
shadein that spot and we got to sit and view
all the cars and trucks coming and going all
day. It’s a beautiful park. Very rural and lots
of trees.
Lunch was tasty, with Polish and regular
hot dogs which we all enjoyed with relish....
and mustard and onions. Great vehicles on
display. Saw many that we don’t see up our
way. We all enjoyed our San Diego Pickup
friends and their
generous hospitality. Many thanks for all their
efforts.
This is a really a relaxing fun day. Try to
make it next year if you can. We want to
represent Orange County Pickups in a big
way!!!!
Randi
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Don’t worry...
accidents can
happen to
anybody!
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Editor’s Ramblings...
thoughts and memories
by Chris Travers
What can be said about a show like the 30th F-100 Western Nationals that
somebody has not already said? Fantastic, interesting, outstanding, one-of-a-kind,
over the top, and who knows what else. One thing for sure is that it is always
memorable.
For me the memories are often about a specific vehicle or two, what the weather
was like on the day of the event, who had a mechanical problem and things like that
but the people that attend are always at the top of my list.
I often think back on the great people that I have met through events like the F-100
Western Nationals and get a big smile on my face. The memories always put me in
my own “Happy Place”.
• The good times of visiting with members from the other chapters of Pickups
Limited and thinking that it sure would be great if we could get together more often
• Seeing some of our long distance friends Will, Lynette, Chuck, and Shirley
from Arizona
• Welcoming our many vendors from near and far, reflecting on the sacrifices and
stress they make to be with us.
• Talking to Bill Lee on the phone is never the same is seeing him in person. Without Bill flagging me down one year at Cruisin for a Cure saying “YOU GOTTA PARK WITH US” I would have never found you guys... so yes, I’m his fault!
• Meeting those that traveled from another country for the weekend to be with us
like this years Long Distance Hauler Robert Nieto from Guanajuato, Mexico.
THAT’S 1597.4 miles! (or 27 hr 37 min with traffic)
How could a group of thoughts and memories about these people not put you
in a happy place? Impossible
My thoughts also go out to long time F-100 Western Nationals attendees and
members of Pickups Limited’s San Diego Chapter Brad and Jackie Romaine.
Jackie has been battling cardiac problems for some time and experienced
another episode as they were entering the gates to the show last week. Brad
rushed her to the nearby Kaiser Hospital where they stabilized her. At last
report she had been discharged and was doing fine but please keep these
good folks in your thoughts.
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- Larry Lopez - [email protected]
SGT. AT ARMS - Rich Miller
SAFETY COORDINATOR - Rudy Weber - [email protected]
WEBMASTER- Dale Beverley - [email protected]
NEWS LETTER & ACTIVITIES - Chris [email protected]
For a FULL COLOR edition of Hauln’ Freight, check out our website at:
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Many health issues can impair driving - lapse of consciousness is a common one that can potentially
cause great danger to you and other drivers on the road. Disorders characterized by lapses of consciousness can result from many different types of medical conditions.
Epilepsy is the most common of these disorders, and is defined as recurrent and unprovoked seizures.
Sleep disorders can also manifest themselves as a loss of consciousness. In order to keep the roadways safe, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will take the appropriate actions when
a driver has been diagnosed with a lapse of consciousness disorder, which may include license suspension, revocation or putting the driver on probation. Placing drivers on medical probation allows the
DMV to continually monitor the drivers’ medical condition. There are two types of medical probations
for drivers with lapse of consciousness disorders- Medical Probation Type II and Type III.
Placing a person on medical probation allows drivers with controlled epilepsy and other disorders
characterized by a lapse of consciousness to continue driving while being monitored by the DMV. Once
diagnosed, the driver needs to show control for at least three months to be qualified to be placed on
medical probation to be able to continue driving. If the driver does not have control over their symptoms, they may have their license revoked to eliminate the danger they pose to themselves, as well as
other drivers.
Medical Probation Type II
Medical probation Type II is for drivers who have achieved three-to- five months of control over their seizures. The driver must provide consent for his or her physician to complete the Driver Medical Evaluation and submit it to the DMV as required.
Medical Probation Type III
Medical probation Type III is for drivers who have achieved six months or more of control, but where a
risk of another seizure may still exist due to other medical factors. Medical probation Type III requires
the driver to regularly report the status of his or her disorder to the DMV by completing the Medical
Probation Reporting form. The decision to place a driver on Medical probation Type III should be based
on the driver’s medical history and reliability.
The decision to place a driver on Medical probation Type II or III is based on a combination of considerations, which may include:
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Seizure type and severity
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Medical and lifestyle history
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The seizure-free period prior to the last episode
In order for Medical Probation Type III to work effectively, the driver must be honest and forthcoming
about any episodes they experience. It should not be granted if the driver has exhibited past evidence
of noncompliance, withholding information from a physician or inconsistent statements.
No probation is needed for drivers who have achieved six or more months of control and who have no
coexisting medical conditions that would aggravate the driver’s seizures.
The DMV has the authority to terminate or modify the conditions of probation whenever good cause exists. If it appears that a driver’s lapse of consciousness disorder has become unstable or it is suspected that the information reported is fraudulent, the driver will be requested to have his/her physician
complete a Driver Medical Evaluation. If necessary, a reexamination will be scheduled or an immediate
suspension of the driving privilege imposed. For more information on safety tips for those with lapse of
consciousness disorder, visit www.DMV.ca.gov or call (916) 239-4617.
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On March 24, 2012 Pickups Limited’s San Diego chapter visited the Campo Train Museum. They rode
the old train from Campo to the USA - Mexico border and back. Ron Hangartner, the SD-PUL photographer created the picture colleague of this visit that you see here. While we were in the gift shop I
purchased a VERY KOOL circa 1930 MAP that shows the old Railroad line from San Diego to Campo
via San Ysidro (my home town), Tijuana, Tecate and Campo.
As a kid growing up in San Ysidro I had no idea that the railroad that passed through our small border
town crossed the border and then back across near Campo and was know as San Diego’s Impossible
Railroad.
Here’s an interesting article on San Diego’s Impossible Railroad.
http://www.sdrm.org/history/sda/history.html
The Impossible Railroad - Intro clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qySxscpAudE
This History video is VERY GOOD..!
The Goat Canyon Trestle of Carriso Gorge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryHquaDpl4
Enjoy!
Jack Gechter
Pickups Limited of San Diego
[email protected]
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Give Me A Brake...
by Glenn Kerr
PUL Goes To The Dogs
I Was Just Minding My Own Business... Really
There’s a Burger King in a shopping center on Beach Blvd. at
Adams. Sometimes I go there to get a hamburger for lunch.
Then I drive around to the back of the shopping center to a parking lot by the Newland House. It’s on
a bluff looking east to Huntington Beach with Costa Mesa in the distance.
So, there I was one day eating my lunch, minding my own
business, when this young woman comes running up to talk
to me. Something I’ve noticed with classic vehicles. Strangers will just come up and start talking. It’s not a bad thing.
She introduced herself as Colleen with the Animal Assistance
League of Orange County. Colleen said she was having
lunch in the restaurant when I drove by. She came to invite
me to their fund
raiser / car show
/ chile cook off
they were having
in that very same parking lot in a week. They really needed the funding to make it through summer.
We talk for a few minuets about the difficulty of getting
people to come to a car show. She tells me they only
have about 10 cars signed up so far and have room for
fifty. To my self I’m thinking they’re in trouble. They need
more cars. At the same time I’m telling myself I’m not
interested in attending another car show and I’d like to finish my lunch.
We finish our conversation and I finish my lunch. As I drive back to work this benefit car show keeps
rolling around in my head (there’s a lot of open space up there). Free food for car show participants.
No entry fee for bringing a classic car. I really don’t have anything planned for the holiday weekend.
Maybe I’ll give some more thought.
The next day this thing is still on my mind. So I
email those in the club that I have email address
for, as well as a few other people who might be
interested in going. The next thing I know there’s
almost a dozen cars and trucks committed to going. I even talked Terry into going. This is going
to be fun.
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It’s Going To Be A Party
One of the things that appealed to Terry, and others, was
the 1:00 start time for the event. No getting up at Oh Dark
Thirty. We all meet at the Donut Store and leave at 12:30 to
make the mile run to the Newland House. I still get a thrill
seeing a line of F100’s going anywhere together.
I don’t think I lost anybody on the
way. Even though it was only a
mile, with me leading anything is
possible. We arrive, get parked,
get checked in, get our hand
stamped for entry and get a hand
full of food and drink tickets.
The chile samples were set up in the barn. The entertainment
and more sampling booths on the lawn. There fare was, of
course, chile with about
10 different contestants.
All of them were good.
In addition, out side was
cheese tasting, chocolate
tasting, beer and wine
sampling with hot dogs and hamburgers.
If that wasn’t enough,
entertainer Phil Shane
performed songs from Elvis to Kid Rock and everything
in between. He sang for almost four hours, non stop. If
you closed your eyes,
and envisioned the artist who made a song
famous, it could have
been the real deal. Phil
was great.
To top off a jam packed, fun filled afternoon, Mas and Dianne won a
trophy for their truck. Way to go! What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Good friends, good food and old Ford trucks.
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
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2012
ALL CHAPTERS
PICNIC
Pickups Limited
National Council
WHEN: Saturday October 6, 2012 ‐ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM WHERE: BOBCO 18225 Eucalyptus Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 Hauln’ Freight • July-August 2012
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meeting
highlights
Monthly meetings are becoming events in
their own right. The fact is that our
Orange County Chapter of Pickups Limited
is among the healthiest and most active
chapters in the entire club. A typical
meeting has grown to 35 in attendance
and that always includes 2 or 3 curious
guests. Everybody is always welcome to
share in the guidance and activities of the
Chapter and the friendships that are
nurtured.
It is always an event when a new build is
unveiled like this past June when Check
brought in his ‘56 that he had been thrashing on to make the F-100 Western Nationals. The “Back Row” is always active weather it be receiving registration cards for the
upcoming show or just being the typical
“peanut gallery” and casting comments to
the board. Glenn usually controls the air
flow through the Ken Grody Ford service
center which is our monthly home.
Early birds often meet for an early dinner
at Ruby’s on Lincoln in Anaheim or Pat &
Oscar’s in Buena Park around 5:00 on
meeting nights, just because we can’t get
enough of each other.
Don’t be shy... JOIN US!
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don’t sit at home and let the
summer pass you by...
We have all herd the term “life gets in the way” at one time or another. Basically it means that I was
busy and didn’t have the time to do something or to get involved. Besides family obligations, work, or
sickness, it often just means that we waned to get a bit more beauty sleep. We also like to use the
excuse that our truck wasn’t ready to show. Mine is in the growing state of primer and it doesn’t stop
me. Heck I’ll even drive to the dreaded Los Angeles County region... after all that’s where I live!
Well don’t fall into that trap again this summer. Forget those lame excuses and get out there and have
some fun. The growing number of trucks at these events is overwhelming.
There are tons of events going on around you every day in So Cal. Here are just a hand full of the
events that I went to in the last 45 days.
NEXT UP IS RUBY’S FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN REDONDO BEACH. YES GLENN, THAT’S IN LA COUNTY
George Barris Culver City Car Show - MAY 12, 2012
Donut Derrelicts - Huntington Beach - EVERY SATURDAY
Fountain Valley CLASSIC Car & TRUCK Show - JUNE 9, 2012
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chariots wednesday night cruise - 605 & alondra - cerritos
LA Roadsters 48TH ANNUAL Father’s day show - JUNE 16-17
enderlee center million dollar cruise - FIRST & LAST SUNDAY
Gary’s Classic Car Fridays - buena park elks - EVERY friday
barrett jackson orange county - ONCE A YEAR (BUT ALWAYS ON TV)
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WANTED
You and your
1948 - 1956 FORD F-1 & F-100 TRUCKS
OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name: _________________________________
City: ___________________________
Address: ______________________________
State: _____________ Zip: _______________________
Area Code: ______ Phone: ___________________
e-mail: _____________________________
F-1’s & F-100’s Currently Owned
Year: _____ Model: ______________________
Year: ______ Model: _____________________
Year: _____ Model: ______________________
Year: ______ Model: _____________________
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 it’s safety inspection. Please send check payable to Pickups Limited to:
Pickups Limited • P.O. Box 4631 • Anaheim, CA 92803
MEETING INFORMATION
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
5F
ree
way
Commonwealth
Orangethorpe
Beach Bl
91Freeway
For directions to our current meeting place and
meeting times, check the Pickups Limited web
site at www.pickupslimited.com
We often meet at another time of each month for cruising.
Questions? Call Ed Oe at (657) 464-3115
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