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

January 2012

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HHAAPPPPYY NNNEEEWWW YYEEAARR

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Wow!! What happened to 2011. It seems like it was only a couple of weeks ago that we were ringing in the new year and commenting on how it was also the beginning of the second decade of the new millennium. Why is it that each year seems to go by faster than the last one? I vaguely remember when I was much younger (approximately a hundred and fifty years ago) being really anxious to see what the future was going to bring, and being upset because it wouldn’t get here sooner. Oh well. I really can’t complain; even with all its ups

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2012 (An Editorial)…......Pages 1 & 2 East Bay Banter………..……..Page 3 Trivia……………...…….……...Page 3 Proverbs……………...………..Page 3 Modesto Happenings..……….Page 4 Birthdays & Anniversaries…...Page 5 Recipe of the Month...............Page 6 Plan Ahead……………….……Page 7 E-Board & Chapter Info……...Page 8 Events……………….…Pages 9 & 10 Want Ads……..............…… Page 10 Flyers……………....….Pages 11-- 16

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and downs, life is a very special gift, and I’ve come to realize that mine has been pretty darn good. With the arrival of the new year, there seems to be a lot of speculation about what life holds in store for us as individuals, as a nation, as well as for the rest of the world. Depending on who you talk to, there is a huge range of thought on that subject, and I’m sure we could debate the issue for hours on end. But what about us, the automotive hobbyists? While the commercial part of our hobby seems to be continuing at an all-time high, with the aftermarket industry now turning over billions of dollars, the forecast has a bunch of issues that seem kind of scary. What about the environment? Is it in danger of becoming so bad that transportation as we know it will be radically changed, or even eliminated? Will government continue to pass well meaning, but not so well thought out legislation that impacts our hobby? Then, of course, there’s the economy. Who can accurately guess what’s going to happen there? Again, depending on who you talk to we’re heading for a horrible crash, are rounding the corner on the road to an all-time high level of prosperity, or anything in between. For our household, we’re moving ahead with the thought that we may not ever see an economy as robust as what we might have experienced in the past, but things are still pretty good, and we’re doing ok. How that applies to whether or not we get to “keep on truckin’” is….yes we do…and we will!! While it takes us a little longer to put together the money to buy those ‘special’ parts, it’s still doable. Let’s face it. Our choice of hobbies, old Ford trucks, is, for the vast majority of us, an endeavor that utilizes our “discretionary cash”, and there’s just not as much of that hanging around these days. So, as a group, how do we move forward from here? While there are still a large number of “Mega-Shows” (i.e.—Goodguys, NSRA events, F-100 Nationals, etc.) out there, a number of the smaller shows seem to be struggling, or have even disappeared. Also, I can attest to the fact that getting donations from vendors to help support our events is getting more difficult every day. Still, the shows, runs, cruise nights, and other activities with and for our vehicles is a huge, huge part of what keeps our hobby going. Given the changing economic landscape, how do we keep these events going? First and foremost we need to PARTICIPATE!! Not just by attending, but by helping put these events together as well. No matter how big, or how small the event, there’s always more things to do than there are people to do them. Even if it’s only one small task, pitch in and help out. You might be surprised, it’s usually quite rewarding to do so. Next, invite your friends along. If they have a special interest vehicle, they’ll fit right in and may even get excited enough to join in by helping next time. If they don’t have a special interest vehicle, exposure to what we do could even fire them up to look for a vehicle to buy and become a part of the whole car scene. Probably the single largest issue our hobby is facing is who are we going to “pass the torch” to? I know it’s hard to believe, but none of us are getting any younger. It’s nothing new or original to say we need to get young people involved. There are even young people coming on board all the time, but I fear that it’s not happening as fast as us old geezers are dropping out. We need to understand, we got into this hobby because we wanted to re-live what we experienced (or wish that we had) in our youth. The youth of today don’t have any of those same memories or experiences, so they aren’t naturally drawn to the old vehicles like we are. So do we open our ranks to newer vehicles? That’s a whole other issue for discussion, isn’t it? Whether or not we go that route, it’s obvious that we need to find a way to get more “kids” involved if we want to see our hobby continue. My last point….CLUBS. I’ve been around the old car hobby for a long, long time (even before there were old cars), and I was always the first to say, “I don’t need to belong to a car club. I’m happy being a ‘Lone Wolf’.” I think that in my blissful ignorance I must have thought all the events I liked to attend just happened magically. I never stopped to pay any attention to who was doing all the work. Organizing everything for our enjoyment. Putting up the money to reserve venues, or locking in food providers, or paying up front for entertainment, or the many other things needed to make an event even happen, much less be successful. After moving down to Northern California and realizing that I didn’t know anyone involved in the hobby, I came to the conclusion that the most logical way to quickly find people to network with would be to join a car club. Shortly thereafter, I ran into some members of Ford F-100 Elite, and decided that would be a good place to start. After joining the club, I started realizing that this is where the foundation of the hobby lies. Without the clubs, there would be only commercially driven events, and the personal interaction, in all likelihood, wouldn’t happen. Therefore, I want to strongly encourage each and every one of us to support our club. We are somewhat unique in that we have a number of chapters, spread over a large area, but each chapter is a club within the club. We’ve got some healthy chapters, and we’ve got some anemic chapters, but for all of us, this club is here for us. Let’s support it to our fullest ability. Every organization I’ve ever been involved with has things that I felt were wrong, or upsetting, or whatever, and we’re no exception, but this club is a gift we’ve been given, and I for one appreciate that gift. So, for 2012, let’s get behind our club, and our hobby, and purpose to step up and contribute our time and efforts at a minimum of one step higher than we did last year. (Note: my intent in writing all this stuff is to try to get everyone to think about our hobby, and our club, a little bit, in hopes of getting some feedback of your thoughts and ideas. So let me know. I’d like to have an occasional “Letters To The Editor” column.)

************************************************************************************* A Russian, an American, and a blonde were talking one day. The Russian said, “We were the first in space!” The American said, “We were the first on the moon!” The blonde said, “So what? We’re going to be the first on the sun!” The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads. “You can’t land on the sun, you idiot! You’ll burn up!” said the Russian. To which the blonde replied, “We’re not stupid, you know. We’re going at night!”

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EEAASSTTBBAAYY BBAANNTTEERR By: Ken Rogers

Hi from East Bay, Our only meeting in December, which I missed (Surgery on my knee), we elected new officers for 2012, and planned a Christmas get together in January, since everyone is too busy in December. At this time we’re looking forward to Morro Bay for the North-South Run this year. Hope there’s a good turnout. Suggest early reservations for rooms at the Inn at Morro Bay….remember, you were warned. I understand rooms are already going fast. On the North Coast, Morro Bay marks the gateway to Highway 1, frequently billed as the world’s most scenic highway. Morro Rock, the focal point of this fishing village, provides a backdrop for exquisite sunsets, and a sanctuary for hundreds of migrating birds. Don’t forget your camera. If you have never been to Morro Bay, January 13th thru 16th they are celebrating the Winter Bird Festival. There will be walks, cruises, workshops, displays, and vender booths in honor of this “globally important bird area” which is home to, or visited by, over 200 bird species. Check it out. Don’t let fluid checks leak out of your maintenance routine. Leaking fluids mean that your F-100 needs maintenance. Oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, and brake fluid are all flammable and can burst into flame when they meet a hot engine or exhaust component. Remember, fluid leaks are the number one cause of vehicle fires. I have known of two F-100’s that have caught fire in my 43 years of F-100 trucking. Both trucks were from Southern California and both were repaired. Both fires were caused by fluid leaks. DID YOU KNOW? There are over 300 species of humming birds, but only 16 breed in the U.S. The male humming bird has brighter colors than the female. Females lay 2 eggs in the nest. They’re found only in the Western Hemisphere, and require a place that has nectar producing flowers. Humming bird feeders should be kept out of the sun. Enjoy your hummers. They need to feed every 15 minutes. Keep On Truckin’ Ken Rogers

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TTRRIIVVIIAA Last month’s question: What hotel chain was the first to introduce 24 hour room service, and in what year did that

happen? Answer: 1969 in the Westin Hotels chain. This Month’s question: The soundtrack for which animated Disney feature film contains 7 Elvis Presley songs?

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MMOODDEESSTTOO HHAAPPPPEENNIINNGGSS By: Bob Hansen

The Modesto Chapter got together for the annual run to the Vintage Faire Mall on December 11th. We came together as a group to pick the names of 40 children from the Soroptomist Christmas Tree. The Club allotted $100 per child to make the Christmas wishes of needy children in the area come true. With list and money in hand, we separated to do our Christmas shopping. We made warm clothing a priority with a Christmas toy surprise thrown in. This outing is always a special for our group, as we feel we are making a difference in the lives of the little ones. Participating were Carl and Linda Piercefield, Russell and Eunice Holland, Tom and Cheryl Day, Chris Souza and Dena, Bob and Susan Hansen, John and Linda Walsh, Dusty and Debbie Johnson, with Jerrilynn, Mackenzie, and Connor, Ralph and Sherrel Haverson, Bill and Ieko Click, Wayne King, Paul, Joyce and Paul, Jr. King, John and Judy Snider, Renee Sveen, Mike, Bailey and Nathaniel Keller, Jeff and Jamison Davis.

To recap our year here in Modesto, we put on 3 charity car shows and our members participated in a number of local car shows and club runs. Through the 3 car shows, we were able to collect over $14,000, which we happily distributed to the following charities:

Shriners Childrens Hospital -- $5,000 Community Hospice -- $2,500 Soroptomist Christmas Tree -- $4,000 Marfan Foundation -- $2,465 Kool Cars for Charity Show -- $100 Waterford Seniors -- $50

We are proud of our members for their participation in making the Modesto Chapter a success!

Happy New Year !

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SSAAYYIINNGGSS OOFF TTHHEE SSAAGGEE

Save the whales—collect the whole set. On the other hand—Your fingers are different. 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. Remember, half the people you know are below average. He who laughs last, thinks the slowest. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. What is the speed of dark? Everyone has a photographic memory. Some peoples just don’t have film. I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made your horn twice as loud.

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BBIIRRTTHHDDAAYYSS && AANNNNIIVVEERRSSAARRIIEESS

BIRTHDAYS 1/20/53 Carolyn Booker, San Joaquin 1/2/54 Laura Carrasco, Livermore 1/4/00 Isaac Wentworth, Livermore 1/6/?? Linda Walsh, Modesto 1/6/?? Bill Hernandez, Livermore 1/8/?? Cheryl Day, Modesto 1/11/?? Russell Holland, Modesto 1/17/?? Pat Clark, Livermore 1/28/?? Sydney Crosswhite, Livermore 1/28/?? Sherrel Haverson, Modesto ANNIVERSARIES WITH CLUB

1/87 Earl & Judy Pecka, San Joaquin 1/04 Jim & Margo Dillinger, Silicon Valley 1/08 Terry & Carolyn Booker, San Joaquin 1/08 Michael & Leanne Robinson, Modesto 1/10 Robert & Ruth Martinez, East Bay 1/10 Ken & Brenda Wentworth, Livermore 1/11 Kevin Koon, Silicon Valley 1/11 Russ & Luanne Prouty, Modesto 1/11 Renee Sveen, Modesto

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 1/26/80 Richard & Rosanne Ramos, San Joaquin

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While on a car trip, an older couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. The woman left her glasses on the table but didn’t miss them until they were back on the highway. The man fussed and fumed as he drove all the way back to the restaurant. When they finally arrived, and the wife got out of the car to retrieve her glasses, he said, “While you’re in there, you may as well get my hat, too”. *****

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RREECCIIPPEE OOFF TTHHEE MMOONNTTHH Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

Stolen from Fat Ford Times, December Issue

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces) 2 cups broccoli florets 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup diced red onion 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing ½ cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon curry powder 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain. While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl. In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours. Makes 8 servings Thanks Betty Crocker

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A mother calls 911 very worried asking the dispatcher if she needs to take her kid to the emergency room…the kid was eating ants. The dispatcher tells her to give the kid some Benadryl and he should be fine. The mother says, “I gave him some ant killer”…..Dispatcher: “Rush him in to emergency!!”

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The following message was sent in by Don& Sue Cox, Delta Chapter: Hi Jim......... Wanted you to know Mike's wife, Sheila passed on 12-20-11, from kidney failure. Her memorial will be in Jan. 2012 (date not known at this time). His new phone # is: 925-989-6565...........Take care, Don & Sue Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike Lusk.

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Here are some of the events next year, put on by F-100 Elite Chapters that you’ll want to mark on your calendars. Saturday, March 3, 2012…………………….…...Annual Cruise to Castroville (Artichoke Run), East Bay Chapter Saturday, April 7, 2012…………………………………………………….......37th Annual Easter Run, Delta Chapter Saturday, April 28, 2012………………………… .………. .5th Annual Silicon Valley Cruise, Silicon Valley Chapter Sunday, June 10, 2012………………… .…….. 1st Annual Cruisin’ The Grove, San Joaquin & Port City Chapters Friday & Saturday, June 15 & 16, 2012………….……………..…….19th Annual Back to Graffiti, Modesto Chapter Saturday, July 21, 2012………………………………………… ……..22nd Annual Summer Bash, Modesto Chapter Friday thru Sunday, August 17 thru 19, 2012…....42nd Annual North-South Run, F-100 Elite and Pickups Limited Sunday, September 16, 2012……………………………………………….43rd Annual Anniversary Run, F-100 Elite Sunday, October 28, 2012………………………………..……………16th Annual Pumpkin Run, Livermore Chapter

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Bob’s Classic Creations

Vintage Truck & Auto Customizing

Hi Everybody,

My name is Bob Oliver Most of you know me by the red 56 panel truck I built and show.

I’m not sure that you know that I build trucks, cars, and motorcycles for a living and have been doing it for about ten years now.

If any of you need a vehicle built this is my passion. I will build anything you have! I do not discriminate Ford, Chevy or Dodge, from mild to wild.

I do not give my work away but I am much cheaper than all the big name builders. If you want something built, or you just need some advise on something you are building

drop me a line at trkbldrbob@yahoo.com and I ‘ll get back to you. Till then everybody take care and hope to see you at the shows.

Bob

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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

2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD 2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING DATES AND LOCATION President January 14, April 14, July 14, October 13 (9:00 A.M.) Earl Pecka, San Joaquin Chapter Vice President Perko’s Cafe Nancy Agrusa, Livermore Chapter Secretary-Treasurer 1321 W. 11th St. Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter Newsletter Editor Tracy, CA Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter

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EEVVEENNTTSS 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)

March 3, 2012,,,Annual Cruise to Castroville (Artichoke Run), hosted by East Bay Chapter of F-100 Elite. See flyer at back of newsletter. April 7, 2012…37th Annual Easter Run, hosted by Delta Chapter, F-100 Elite. See flyer at back of newsletter. May 19, 2012…Classic Cruisers 10th Annual Car Show. Flier and details to follow in the February newsletter. June 10, 2012…1st Annual Cruisin’ The Grove, hosted by San Joaquin and Port City Chapters. See flyer at back of newsletter. August 17-19, 2012…42nd Annual F-100 North-South Run. 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 Jose, CA…Every Wednesday, Wienerschnitzel 50’s Night. Branham & Pearl 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, 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 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

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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: 1941 Olds 2 door fastback, mechanically runs great. Contact Mitch at (510)790-3229. 8 FOR SALE: 56 Ford F-100, Chevy 454 engine. Asking $8,000 OBO. Barbara, (916)434-5087 10 FOR SALE: 56 Ford F-100, new paint, flames, 302 V-8, nice. $29,000 OBO. Gary, (415)472-0878 10 FOR SALE: 56 Ford F-100 parts. Tom, (831)5941 10 FOR SALE: 38 Ford pickup, flathead V-8, good shape. $12,000 Tim, (530)400-5150 10 FOR SALE: 57 Ford Ranchero, 292 engine, automatic. $11,000 OBO. Dennis, (530)529-0608 10 FOR SALE:. Bench seat w/good 2-tone grey cloth & vinyl upholstery, $250. Tinted windshield for 56 F-100, has a small scratch. Has new rubber (w/grooves for stainless trim). Sell for best offer or trade . Don, (510)794-8190 or (510)396-6064 11 TRADE: 2000 Corvette coupe, red. Want to trade for a 53 to 56 Ford F-100 of equal value. Will, (510)919-5115 11 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 12 FOR SALE: 1950 Mercury Sedan $17,000. Flathead V8, 4 inch crank, Dual Exhaust, Overdrive, Power Brakes, 6 volt, New original pattern upholstery, Factory special seats, Driving lights, visor, back up lights, spot light, Radial tires, 51 skirts, Interesting history, Driven cross the U.S. 3 times to V8 meets For further information Contact owner: Howard Simpson Ph. 760.765.0653, PO. Box 1023, Julian, CA 92036 12

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(The Artichoke Run)

Saturday March 3, 2012

Rain or Shine

Meet: Fry’s Electronics parking lot, 43800 Osgood Road - Fremont, CA

Leave at 9:00

Stop at Cochrane Rd - Morgan Hill Ross Parking lot Leave at 10:00

Stop at Penzzini Farms in Castroville

Leave at 11:30

50 / 50 Drawing at Penzzini Farms

On to Monterey… lunch on the Wharf or Cannery Row (your choice)

Leave for home at your own time

More information: Jim or Edith East Bay Ford F-100 Elite

(510) 797-1252 or hannett@sbcglobal.net

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