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FAT FENDER FLASH THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF FORD F-100 ELITE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

July 2014

2014 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

DATES AND LOCATION

January 11, April 19, July 12, October 11

9:00 AM

Perko’s Cafe

1321 W. 11th

St.

Tracy, CA

EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

President:

Earl Pecka, San Joaquin Chapter

Vice President:

Nancy Agrusa, Livermore Chapter

Secretary/Treasurer:

Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter

Newsletter Editor:

Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley Chapter

Visit our web site at:

http://f100elite.com

WHAT’S INSIDE

East Bay Banter…………….…………………Page 2

Trivia………………………….………………...Page 2

Proverbs………………………………………..Page 2

Modesto Happenings………………….………Page 3

Events…………………………………….…….Page 5

Birthdays & Anniverseries…………………….Page 6

Chapter Information……………………………Page 6

Recipe of the Month……………………….…..Page 7

Want Ads………………………………...……..Page 7

Event Flyers…………………………………….Page 10

Permission is hereby granted to copy, reprint, or use

any or all of this publication in the furtherance of the

automotive hobby. Please acknowledge source when

using information from this publication.

Comments, suggestions, articles, photos,

advertisements, or any other information, contact::

Jim Dillinger

14552 Horseshoe Dr.

Saratoga, CA 95070

(408)687-9237

jmd.ca@comcast.net

Items must be submitted 7 days prior to the first

of the month to be included in that month’s issue

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TRIVIA

Last month’s question: What car company was originally known as Swallow Sidecars (aka SS)?

Answer: Jaguar, which was an SS model, first in

1935, and ultimately the whole company by

1945

This month’s question: Which of the Chrysler “letter cars” sold the fewest amount? *********************************

“Those who rebuke the wicked will have delight, and a good blessing will come upon them.”……………...Proverbs 24:24

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I heard that when Marco Polo first opened the trade routes to China, he was quite impressed with their rockets. Now, these

weren't quite the fireworks we now know, but they did shoot into the air, explode and make some pretty patterns. Strangely, no

matter where he went, there were people who made fireworks, but he had trouble finding someone to demonstrate them for him.

"Not here!" they said. ...very confusing. Until ol' Marc came upon an ancient military fortification at the community of Chu'Lai.

Here, fireworks were launched every night, and Marc was very impressed!

But still he wondered, "Why here?" At the end of every week, people came from great distances, bringing their own fireworks to

launch. So Marco Polo asked his guide why everyone came here to launch their fireworks.

Marc's guide replied: "Why honored Sir, ... We always set off fireworks on the Forts of Chu'Lai"

EAST BAY CHAPTER

EAST BAY BANTER

BY: Ken Rogers

Hi from East Bay,

On June 1st we had 4 F-100’s truck on over to Port City

Chapter’s “Cruisin’ the Grove” run. We were met by great

weather, and there was a nice turnout of F-100’s and

vintage vehicles, all at a neat park. We were surprised to

see Ed and Fran Gould, who were members in the old

Capitol City Chapter. This chapter broke up about 18

years ago. It was nice visiting and talking about the old

days. Ed informed us he is looking for another F-100, and

might make it to this year’s North-South Run. It was also

nice to see Art Davis up and around again. Paul Thorn

received a “Top 20” award at this run.

East Bay member, Wally Wallace, recently had back

and hernia surgeries, and his recovery is doing well.

On June 8th we had some members attend the Cobblers

Car Show in Hayward. This show has been around for

years and draws a lot of vintage vehicles and folks to view

the show. There’s no awards, just a fun get together, with

free hot dogs and coke.

We hope to make it the Summer Bash, in Modesto, on

July 20th.

See you at the North-South Run.

Keep On Truckin’

Kenny Rogers

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Modesto Happenings

By:Bob Hansen

In the summertime …. when all the leaves are green …..and the bluebirds sing – we were at Cruisin’ the Grove in

Stockton, supporting the Port City Chapter run. Beautiful day to get together with fellow car enthusiasts – weather and

location were great. From our Chapter, attending were John and Linda Walsh, Bob and Susan Hansen, Michael and Leanne

Robinson, Dusty Johnson, and guests Tom and Theresa Powell. Everyone had a good time – good food available, DJ, nice

cars, raffle, lots of trophies, and poker walk. Even the park maintenance guys showed up to enjoy the show!

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We successfully put on our 21st Annual Back to Graffiti on June 13 and 14 at the Fruit Yard. We transformed a quiet park-

like setting into the hustle and bustle of a 200 car show with 29 vendors. It looks like the scramble over the last few months

to get flyers out paid off in a bigger and better show. Friday night, we had a barbecue chicken dinner, courtesy of the Fruit

Yard Restaurant for pre-registered. There was live music provided by The

Fruit Yard Friday night and all day Saturday. We also had Gene Adams, our

DJ, inside the park again this year. Gene does a great job and has DJ’d our

events for several years. Many members spent a great deal of time and

energy making this car show a smooth-running success. 100 generous goody

bags were collected by members and packed in advance and loaded into a

trailer by Ken Stone, Ralph Haverson, and Bob and Susan Hansen. Over 40

trophies were awarded to a vast variety of vehicles from low-riders to super

customs, from a Peterbuilt truck chopped, narrowed and channeled to good

old Ford trucks. We even had a tricked out rebuilt flathead engine and

transmission (don’t know what happened to the vehicle!). We tried a major-

prize bucket raffle this year and made it a success. Shriners clowns showed

up as usual and were a big hit with everyone. They could be seen driving

around the show in their break-apart car and blowing up balloon animals for

the kids.

We all had a good time kicking back in the shade to socialize. All in all, we raised over $6,000 for the charities we support

as a club. Congratulations to all involved.

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Who’s Working on What

Don’t forget Summer Bash coming up on July 20th. Looking forward to seeing some of our friends from other chapters. It

will be held in the beautiful park at the Fruit Yard – lots of shade – lots of fun – and a world renowned raffle, which we plan on

moving along smoothly.

See you there!!

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EVENTS (Events that are highlighted are sponsored by, or supported by F-100 Elite) (Listed events followed by *** have a flyer at back of

newsletter)

7/12/14…Classic Car Show at SummerFest, sponsored by Newark Chamber of Commerce and Classic Cruisers USA. 9:00

AM to 3:30 PM, New Park Mall, Newark, CA. Information: John, 650-219-1275***

7/13/14…Bonfonte Gardens Rod, Motorcycle, & Classic Custom Event.***

7/13/14…15th Annual Strangers Car Show & BBQ, History Park in San Jose.***

7/20/14…Summer Bash. Modesto Chapter. Info: John @ 209-603-9157 or Linda @ 209-523-4479***

8/15 thru 17/14…44th Annual North-South F-100 Run. Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California and Pickup Limited of Southern

California. Info: North, Earl @ 209-835-7629, South, Rosie @ 562-692-8663***

9/14/14…F-100 Elite Anniversary Run. Sponsored by Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California Executive Board. Info: Nancy @

925-455-6342

9/21/14…6th Annual Car Show For The National Marfan Foundation. Modesto Chapter. Info: John @ 209-603-9157 or Linda

@ 209-523-4479***

10/26/14…Annual Pumpkin Run & Picnic. Livermore Chapter. Info: Nancy @ 925-455-6342***

12/8/14…Christmas in Columbia State Park. Port City Chapter. Information: Art @ 209-476-907

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“To succeed in life you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.:………………….….Reba McEntire

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ADVERTISING IN FAT FENDER FLASH Vendors wanting to advertise in Fat Fender Flash simply contact Jim Dillinger at jmd.ca@comcast.net or at (408)687-9237

Frequency of

Publication

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1 time $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00

6 times $75.00 $50.00 $40.00 $25.00

12 times $130.00 $80.00 $65.00 $50.00

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, “My 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 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, 1

st Tuesday at 7:30 PM, Denny’s Restaurant, Corner of 1st St. and

Brokaw Rd. 3rd

Tuesday meeting place is decided on at each 1st Tuesday meeting. Contact: Jim & Margo Dillinger (408)687-

9237

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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

7/04/42 Jim Dillinger, Silicon Valley 7/02/43 Susan Cox, Delta

7/20/46 Judy Pecka, San Joaquin 7/31/54 Karen Kleinert, Port City

7/21/11 Eric Villa, Silicon Valley 7/04/?? Bob Hansen, Modesto

7/11/?? Kim Perez, Silicon Valley 7/28/?? Bill Click, Modesto

ANNIVERSARY WITH CLUB

7/05 Chris Souza, Modesto 7/07 Jesse Aguilar, San Joaquin

7/08 Paul Thorn, East Bay 7/10 Jim Simmons, Port City

7/11 Joe & Arlene Aguilar, San Joaquin 7/13 Roger Palmer, San Joaquin

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

7/30/83 Terry & Betsy Edwards, Modesto 7/14/84 Ken & Linda Rogers, East Bay

7/11/87 Richard & T.V. Caldron, San Joaquin 7/24/93 Don & Marilyn Rose, East Bay

7/26/08 Mike & Stacy Pecka, San Joaquin 7/08/?? Al & Pat Springer, Modesto

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Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

1 1/2 cups water

1/4 cup butter

2 cups cherry tomato halves 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon sugar

Directions 1. Place beans and water in a large saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Set heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

Drain off water, and set aside. 2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar, garlic salt, pepper and basil. Add tomatoes, and cook stirring gently just until

soft. Pour the tomato mixture over the green beans, and toss gently to blend.

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FREE: I now have a pair of used chrome running boards that I am willing to give to anyone interested in them.

Willie Sharp, Livermore Chapter Home: 925-846-8336 Cell: 925-963-9681 FOR SALE: For 56 F-100: Left defrost duct, $40. For 53-55 F-100: Cowl vent, $35. Right side deflector (behind grille),

sandblasted & painted, $40. Glove box hinges, good shape, $25 for the pair. Cowl vent support bracket for 53 thru 55, $20.

Battery box lid for 53 thru 55, $25. One pair of headlight buckets for 48 thru 55, $100. Heater block off plate to cover hole in

firewall, $20. 6 Volt blower motor, $40. F-250 Hood emblem for 56 (needs re-chrome), $75. All the above prices are OBO.

Wanted: Power steering assist for stock axle 56 F-100. Contact: Wayne, (650)615-0879

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FOR SALE; 56 F-100 doors, $425 for the pair. Pete: (415)925-0981

FOR SALE 1956 Ford F100. Trophy winning truck, Omaha orange with black interior, 302, Edelbrock 4 brl, Pertronix, C6, double A-arm front, single leaf rear, power front disc/drum rear, power steering, stereo, tinted glass, Grant steering wheel, new Michelins, great driver. $33,000 obo Contact: Kurt (Cambria, CA) 1.562.243.0781

FOR SALE: 55 Ford F-100, 390 C.I., w/automatic transmission, leather seat, new tires, good paint. $13,950.

Jimmy: (530)945-1511

FOR SALE:1967 Galaxie 500 2 door Fastback. All original and 100% complete. This is a # matching 390, C6, with a 9" rear,

factory air, and 4bbl. It even still has the smog pump. Its had 1 respray, but it's obvious the motor has never been out of the

car. It's not missing so much as a clip or bracket. The motor will start with a prime and hits on all 8. The car needs a complete

restoration and has some rust where the factory vinyl top was and in the passenger side trunk extension/lower quarter panel.

I have a clear title and a non op registration on the car, so no extra fees upon transfer.Its a great place to start for a

restoration project as its not missing even a single piece of trim and it was well appointed with options. Vin # 7j552127404

Asking $3,200 Contact Rob 209-418-5314 or email world2bld@aol.com

FOR SALE: 1977 Suburban, this has 44,000 original miles, paint, body, interior, and 350 engine are in excellent like new condition. This is the C20 3/4 ton Custom Deluxe, with original bias tires. Asking $12,000.00 Contact Ed Stevens at 510 790-0920 home or 510-477-0707 work

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FOR SALE: 1956 Ford vintage and classic F-250 4 speed with what appears to be OVERDRIVE. I acquired this truck with

the intention to fix it up but that didn't work out. I don't have a garage or adequate place to work on it. So here's your chance

to pick up a very solid truck for restoration or customizing.

Has California title registered through Jan 2015. Includes a new factory repair manual and truck cover.

The body is virtually rust free (some surface rust) with some bondo. VERY solid cab, doors, fenders, hood, frame. Looks like

the cab floor might have been replaced or sandblasted. It has the original seat and gas tank which are not pictured here.

Front bumper is missing, though readily available, and the rear bumper was customized. The bed has been lined with

aluminum panels.

It doesn't run and has a Lincoln engine which appears to be an optional engine of that era. Some heavy duty trucks have a

Y-Block which where for both Ford, Mercury and Lincoln. From what I understand these were hot rod motors of their time.

The casting number on the intake manifold shows it is a ECU series.

The transmission is a full synchro 4 speed with letters OD in the middle of the shifter knob which should mean it has

overdrive. The brakes feel like they still work. Lots of original parts still on the truck.

It has an 8 lug rear end installed which probably wasn't stock, since I'm guessing it is a 1 ton rear end and this is a 3/4 ton. I

do know where I can pick up a rear end out of a 1957 1/2 ton if need be. Also installed is an auxiliary gas tank underneath

the rear of the bed. It is a very sanitary installation.

Has most of the original dash parts and the cab is in good condition. The hood has been modified which for an original

restoration would need to be changed back but for a rodder would be perfect in that it slides and tilts forward - no head

banging. Information: Bill Manning @ bill@myhistorydvd.com or www.myhistorydvd.com or 619.980.0769

WANTED: Looking for an F-1 tailgate. Contact: Eric Wentworth, 925-783-8195

FOR SALE: “Cherry Picker” engine hoist, with engine leveler. Can be folded up for storage. Only used for one project. $75

($50 for club members). Engine stand (used only on the same project). $50 ($35 for club members). Jim, 408-687-9237

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Presents

24th Annual

Summer Bash July 20st 2014

The Fruit Yard 7948 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto, CA 95357

REGISTRATION 8:00 AM Open to all Makes, Models, & Years …….Parking on grass area

Proceeds to Benefit

Shriners, Soroptomists & Community Hospice

HUGE RAFFLE AWARDS 50/50 RAFFLE POKER WALK --- COLORING CONTEST --- ACTIVITIES ---VENDORS

Poker Hand

1st $150.00 --- 2nd $75.00 --- 3rd $25.00

FOOD Available for purchase from The Fruit Yard BBQ or Restaurant

10% discount for Car Show Participants Limit 1 per Entry

For Information Call John Walsh 605-9157 or Linda Walsh 523-4479

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES DASH PLAQUE & POKER HAND

Pre- Registration $20.00 …………… Day of Event $25.00

Mail Entry To: Modesto F-100 Elite 536 Blue Canyon Dr. Modesto, CA 95354

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ENTRY RELEASE AND APPLICATION

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ADDRESS________________________________________________E-MAIL_______________________

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VEHICLE ENTERED______________________________________________________________________

LIABILITY: By accepting the right to participate, entrants release and discharge THE FRUIT YARD and THE MODESTO F-100 ELITE, their

officers and employees, from any and all known and unknown damages, injuries, losses or claims from any cause whatsoever that may be suffered by

entrant to his person or property. Further, entrant expressly agrees to indemnify all firms and persons from all liabilities resulting from the conduct of

any participant assisting or cooperating with entrant. We ask that you please observe all safety and traffic regulations, safety rules, and fire ordinances

and maintain conduct befitting a representative of the automotive sport. Thank You The Modesto F-100 Elite

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