February 2009
FAT FENDER FLASH
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
FOR FORD F-100 ELITE OF NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA
FIRST E-BOARD MEETING OF
2009
On Saturday, January
10 th, your executive board held it first
meeting of
the year. Chapters
represented were: Delta, East Bay, Livermore, Modesto,
San Joaquin, and Silicon
Valley.
After the reading of the
last meetings minutes, and the treasurers report,
a discussion of this years
North-South Run ensued. Earl noted that North
was responsible for the
raffle this year, as well as the fact that we needed to
have representatives helping
with registration and t-shirt sales.
The long anticipated
delivery of belt buckles has finally happened.
Members can order theirs
from either Earl (209)835-7629, or Karen Kleinert
(209)478-1356. The exact
price hasn’t been established yet, but it has been
narrowed down to the $15
range. Call soon…they’re sure to go fast.
 
At a previous meeting it had
been decided to order some more “drag
plaques” (the club plaques
that we mount on our trucks). It was reported
that the foundry that had
been doing them in the past has gone out of
business, so we’re now
looking for another to get them made. Will report on
the progress of this project
at the next meeting.
Funding, from each chapter,
for E-board operations in 2009 is $125 per
chapter. The breakdown is
$75 for North-South and $50 for E-board. The Eboard
monies are used for such
things as the Anniversary Run, insurance,
postage expenses, and the
many other miscellaneous expenses that come
up throughout the year.
Edith reminded us that if anyone wishes to inspect
the books to see how the
money is spent, they are open to all members.
The 2009 roster was
distributed to each chapter. If you didn’t get a copy
from your E-board
representative, or if I miscalculated the number each
chapter needed, let me know
and I’ll get a copy to you.
The clubs liability
insurance premium is once again due. There’s enough
In the treasury to cover it.
Delta Chapter reported that
since they’re down to so few members there’s just no way
they’ll be able to put on the Annual Easter Run without help.
It was agreed by all that this is a quality run, with a great
tradition, and it would be a big loss if we didn’t do all we
could to help it to continue. Don Cox (Delta) will contact
members of each chapter when he needs help and we all agreed
to do whatever we can to help out. As it stands right now the
tentative date for the event is either the
4 th or the 5th of April.
Nancy Agrusa (Livermore) is
looking into venues and activities for the Anniversary Run.
The tentative date for that is September 20 th. She asked that anyone in the membership
that has some ideas and/or input should contact her ASAP
(her number is in the roster you just got)
so she can get this nailed
down.
An updated Truck Inspection
Form was passed around. The changes were minimal, simply an
updating and correction of what’s been used for ages. A copy
has been e-mailed to someone from each chapter, so they can
make up copies to be used if wanted.
Under the heading of
activities, it was noted that the Easter Run is April
4th or 5th; the Silicon Valley Cruise is April
25th; Modesto’s Graffiti Run is June
19th & 20th, and their Summer Bash is July
19th; Fun Ford Sunday is September
13th; and the Anniversary Run is
September
20th.
That’s all I can remember
from the meeting. Your chapter’s E-board representative should
be able to fill you in with any details you may want, or to
let you know whatever I might have forgotten to list here.
Remember, E-Board meetings are open to any member
wishing to attend, so feel
free to come to the next meeting.
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“The real art of
conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right
place, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at a
tempting
Moment”………………………………………………………………………………………………. Author Unknown
EAST BAY
BANTER
By Ken
Rogers
Hi from East Bay, A few
years back the Golden Gate Chapter, which is no longer with
us, put on the Wine Run. Every year this run was very popular
with the club. At least 40+ trucks would show up, some coming
from as far away as Reno. We would all assemble in Napa, then
cruise to the Napa Valley to tour a winery. Every year they
would pick a different winery to tour. Nothing looks better
than F-100’s on a cruise. After the tour, we would meet at a
park for lunch and buy raffle tickets for their large raffle.
Members that have attended this run remember what a well
planned event this was. We miss the Golden Gate Chapter and
hope maybe some day they will reorganize and
bring back the very popular Wine Run. One of the
options available on the 1956 F-100 was a foot operated
windshield washer. If you wanted to wash your windshield, you
pumped the washer fluid, with your foot, to the windshield,
then turned on the wipers. How do I know this? I have this
option on my truck. How much this cost in 1956, I do not know.
Does anybody? Got my catalog from Sacramento Vintage Ford last
week. This is one of the better F-100 catalogs around. Give
them a call at (916)853-2244 to order yours.
P.S. How about some chapter
news?
EAST BAY ELITE WINDOW
This month members Jim and Edith Hannett,
from Fremont, are featured. The Hannett’s are one of the most
active members. They own a 55 F-100, painted blue with flames.
This nice truck runs a 302 c.ii. engine with a T-5 manual
tranny, and a 9 inch rear end.
  
Earl Pecka, from the San Joaquin Chapter,
installed a Volare front end to make for a smooth ride. This
truck has made the trio to Tennessee for the F-100
Supernationals. The Hannett’s joined the East Bay Chapter
after meeting members at the Niles Car Show in 1998. Jim
graduated from Newark High School in 1957. He worked as a
manufacturers rep. Edith attended Newark High School and
worked in the electronics and bio-tech industries. They have
one daughter. Jim is currently our chapter treasurer. These
folks attend most of the runs during the year and if you see
them, say hi, and be sure to check out this fine
truck.
Keep Truckin’
Ken
Rogers
BLAST FROM THE
PAST
Quotes from some past
issues of the F-100 Elite newsletters
October 1993, had an article taken from
the Tri-Valley Herald about Livermore Chapter members Scott
and Kathy Manthey and how their third daughter, Courtney, was
born while they were on their way to the hospital, and Scott
handling the delivery. Ford Federation’s April 1991
Newsletter, Federation Communiqué, had bunch of trucks shown
on the cover, but if one looks closely they’re almost all
Chevy’s. August 1993 had a cover that was a reproduction of
the August 1977 edition. Inside, Vi Raffin reminisced about
some of the “old days” and experiences. She mentioned that the
San Jose Chapter at one time had 65 members. Now there’s not
even a San Jose Chapter. Where’d everyone go? One thing I’ve
noticed while going through all the old newsletters is that
Ken Rogers was faithfully submitting articles way back then,
just like he’s still doing now. Great job Kenny. I really
appreciate your dedication and perseverance.
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“Who is like a wise man, and who knows the
interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face
shine, and the sternness of
his face is changed.”
…………………………………………………………………….Ecclesiastes
8:1
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Note: In the 2009 Rosters you should all
have received by now, there’s a mistake with a phone number
for Bill & Dorsa,
Silicon Valley Chapter. The
2 nd phone number should end with a zero (0)
instead of the two (2) that’s
shown.
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TRIVIA
Last Month's Question:
Which state was first to enact a seat belt
law for autos, and in what year did they do
it?
Answer: Once again the only reply was from Mike
Conners. He says it was New York, in 1984. My information is
that it was Illinois
in 1955, and I have no idea which is the
correct answer. If anyone out there knows for sure, let us
know.
This Month's Question: What was the name of the first 3D movie,
and what year was it released?
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Colonoscopies are no joke, but these
comments during the exams were quite humorous..... A physician
claimed that the following are
comments made by his patients
(predominately male) while he was performing their
colonoscopies:
1. 'Take it easy, Doc. You're boldly going
where no man has gone before!
2 .'Find Amelia Earhart yet?'
3. 'Can you hear me NOW?'
4. 'Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?'
5. 'You know, in Arkansas , we're now
legally married.’
6. 'Any sign of the trapped miners,
Chief?'
7. 'You put your left hand in, you take
your left hand out...'
8. 'Hey! Now I know how a Muppet
feels!'
9. 'If your hand doesn't fit, you must
quit!
10. 'Hey Doc, let me know if you find my
dignity.'
11. 'You used to be an executive at Enron,
didn't you?'
And the best one of all:
12. 'Could you write a note for my wife
saying that my head is not up
there?'
(Stolen from and article by Dave
Berry)
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Did you know that there’s a little known
law in Denver that makes it illegal to drive a black car on
Sunday’s? Or that it’s illegal to drive
a red car on Lake Street in
Minneapolis?
BIRTHDAYS &
ANNIVERSARIES
BIRTHDAYS
2/9/?? Ikeo Click, Modesto
2/10/?? Ellie Sprowl, Livermore
2/12/?? Judy Wallace, East Bay
2/16/60 Richard Ramos, San
Joaquin
2/18/61 Mike Taylor, Silicon
Valley
2/18/?? Tom Miller, Delta
2/20/58 Mike Hardy, Silicon
Valley
2/25/?? Laura Conners, San
Joaquin
ANNIVERSARY WITH
CLUB
2/91 John & Erica
Zanzardi, East Bay
WEDDING
ANNIVERARIES
2/5/83 Jim & Margo Dillinger, Silicon
Valley
2/21/87 David & Maria Arovola,
Livermore
2/24/?? Bill & Ikeo Click,
Modesto
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EVENTS
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)
February 6-8,
2009… 57th Sacramento Autorama @ Cal Expo
Fairgrounds. Information: 877-ROD_SHOW or www.hotrodshows.com
February 20-22,
2009… Rod, Custom, and Motorchcle Show, Cow
Palace, San Francisco. Information: (209)744-8090
or www.sfcustomshow.com
March 7, 2009… Cruise To Castroville (The Artichoke Run),
by Ford F-100 Elite of Northern California, East Bay Chapter.
Meet at
Fry’s Electronics parking lot, 43800
Osgood Rd., Fremont. Leave at 9:00 am. Stop at Chevron Station
at the Cochrane Rd exit of
Hwy. 101. Leave at 10:00 am. Stop at
Penzzini Farms in Castroville.Leave at 11:30 am. On to
Monterey for lunch and playing tourist.
Leave Monterey Wharf at 2:00 pm for cruise
home, north on scenic Hwy. 1 through the Redwoods. Please RSVP
by February 28 th.
Information: Jim or Edith, (510)797-1252
or Hannett@sbcglobal.net
March 13-15,
2009… Blackie Gejeian’s Fresno Autorama,
50th Anniversary. Fresno Convention Center.
Information: (559)445-8200
March 28-29,
2009… Goodguys 27th Annual All American Get Together.
Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Information: (925)838-9876
or
www.goodguys.com
April 4, 2009… 34th Annual Easter Run, presented by the Delta
Chapter of F-100 Elite of Northern California. 9:00 AM to ??.
Includes
Easter Egg Hunt, kid’s games, piñata,
coloring contest, photos with the Easter Bunny, Show &
Shine, trophies, and merchandise
vendors. Raffle will be held all day long.
On site food available by Royce Farms Barbecue. Open to all
American made pickups, street
rods, street machines, customs, classics,
and trucks. Vehicle registration is $10 & includes dash
plaque. Information: Nancy (925)455-
8342 or Don (510)724-6351 after 5:00 PM
(see flyer at back of
newsletter)
April 25, 2009… 2nd Annual Silicon Valley Cruise, presented by
F-100 Elite, Silicon Valley Chapter. Cruise through Santa
Cruz
Mountains, Los Gatos, and Saratoga,
fantastic stop and tour at an automotive museum, two winery
tasting stops, poker run, 50/50,
much improved raffle, and once again a
free meal provided for all participants. Event is open to all
special interest vehicles. RSVP by
April 15 th
to
receive a special gift. Starts at 10:00 am, and goes on until
we’re done. The event is still free, but this year there will
be a
nominal tasting fee at the wineries.
Information, Jim Dillinger (408)687-9237 or
jmd.ca@comcast.net
April 26 , 2009…19th Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machine Show at
Half Moon Bay Airport, Half Moon Bay, CA. 10 am to 4 pm.
$30
registration, $35 after April
15 th. Information:
(650)726-2328
May 2, 2009… All American Truck Show, Kennedy Park,
Union City. 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rain or Shine!! Huge raffle,
food available on
site, music all day. This is a fund raiser
for Union City PAL. Sponsored by Central Chevrolet. Hosted by
NorCal Chevy-GMC Truck Club.
Information: (408)258-2985 or
AllAmerTruckShow@aol.com
May 9, 2009… 8th Annual Arroyo High School Classic &
Custom Car Show in memory of Rick DeVecchi, San Lorenzo, CA
9:00 AM
thru 3:00 PM. Information: Gretchen
Bonilla (510)206-9068 or www.arroyocarshow.com
May 16, 2009… Classic Cruisers Car Show @ Dino’s
Restaurant in Hayward. More information as it becomes
available.
May 30-31, 2009… Goodguys 16th Annual Summer Get Together. Fairgrounds,
Pleasanton. Information: (925)838-9876
or
www.goodguys.com
June 20,2009… F-100 Western Nationals at Canyon RV Park
at Featherly in Anaheim. CA. Presented by Pickups Limited,
Orange
County Chapter. Open to all pre-1979 Ford
Trucks. Vendors, Food, Clothing. $30 entry fee. Information:
Ed Oe @ (714)493-0703 or
www.f100westernnationals.com
(entry form at back of this
newsletter)
August 14-16,
2009… 39th Annual North-South Run put on by Ford
F-100 Elite of Northern California and Pickups Limited of
Southern
California. Host Hotel and show-n-shine
venue, Embassy Suites Hotel, San Luis Obispo, CA. For
information and entry form, see pages
at the back of this
publication.
September 13-20,
2009… 7
Annual Super Tour, through the Black Hills of South Dakota.
See flyer at back of this newsletter.
Information: Bill Lee (435)896-8396 or
bnb5156@msn.com
October 10,
2009… Alameda, CA. Park Street Classic Car Show,
hosted by The Crankers, Park Street between Lincoln and
Encinal
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Park Street Business
Association, Robb (510)523-1392 or http://shopparkstreet.com
November 14-15,
2009… Goodguys 20th Autumn Get Together. Fairground,
Pleasanton. Information: (925-838-9876
or
www.goodguys.com
ONGOING
EVENTS
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. Information: Earl
(209)835-7629
San Jose, CA... Every Tuesday & Thursday...Big Dogs
Customs & Classics @ 1401 Foxworthy ave. Information:
(408)267-7770
San Jose, CA... Every Tuesday...Burger Barn, Winchester @
Forrest, behind Valley Fair
Mall.
WEDNESDAYS
Redwood City,
CA... 2nd Wednesday...Kohlweiss Auto Gathering @
Kohlweiss Auto. Exit Hwy 101 at Whipple or Woodside
Rd.
Veterans @ Maple St. Information:
(650)367-8424 or
www.kparts.com
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
Morgan Hill, CA… Every Wednesday, Snow White Drive-In on
Monterey Rd.
San Carlos, CA… 1st Wednesday, Houlihan’s on Redwood
Shores Parkway.
Santa Clara,
CA... Every Wednesday...Open Cruise Night,
behind Boston Market Restaurant, El Camino Real, near
Scott.
THURSDAYS
San Jose, CA… Every Thursday, 4-8 PM, Classic Car
Cruz-In Night. Mojo Burger, Willow Glen. 1411 Bird Ave. (Right
off 280 or 87)
Classic car owners take 15% off any combo
meal.
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
FRIDAYS
Stockton, CA… 1st & 3rd Fridays Royce Farms BBQ
Cruise Night @ Royce Farms BBQ, 10880 N. Hwy 99. Info:
(209)931-8333
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. 4:30 to 8 PM. Info:
(510)471-6059 or
www.classiccruisersusa.org
Stockton, CA… Every Friday Central Valley Cruise @
American Legion, Karl Ross Post 2020 on Plymouth Rd. April 7th
thru October
27th. Info:
(209)598-7955
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
Livermore, CA… Last Saturday Altamont Cruise In @ 4650
Arroyo Vista. Info: (916)685-1825 or www.altamontcruisers.org
Sacramento, CA… Every Saturday Original Mel’s Cruise Night
@ 9131 E. Stockton Blvd. April thru October. Info:
Sandy
(916)686-2478
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The real reason that we can’t have the Ten
Commandments posted in a courthouse is you cannot post “Thou
Shalt Not Steal”, “Thou
Shalt Not commit adultery”, and “Thou
Shalt Not Lie” in a building full of lawyers, judges and
politicians….It creates a hostile work
environment.
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WANT
ADS
FOR
SALE:
53-56 F-100 Parts. Many years of gathering
parts. Call with your needs….I probably have it.
Ron Shaw. (530)755-0537 or Cell:
(530-632-6980
FOR
SALE:
Summit chrome valve covers, gaskets, 2-V/C
grommets, 2 breathers, for small block Ford, all new.
$60
Don:
(510)794-8190
FOR
SALE:
1954 straight six motor..$500, 3 speed
transmission..$300. 17 Gallon gas tan.. $50. All are out of a
54 F-100 pickup.
Mike Taylor,
(408)274-2198
FOR
SALE:
Original big back window glass from 56
F-100. $150 or OBO. Windsheild from 56 F-100. $75
OBO.
Ron
(707)763-2373
FOR
SALE:
1953-72 Ford long bed pickup tailgate.
$125 OBO
Sam McClymond (650)922-6771
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RECIPE OF THE
MONTH
Fresh Asparagus
Salad
Submitted by: Sydney
Crosswhite, Livermore Chapter
3/4 C Marzetti Asiago Peppercorn dressing
(See Below for recipe)
2 lbs. fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and
cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small red pepper cut into thin
strips
1 small yellow pepper cut into thin
strips
2 T capers, drained
1/3 C pitted olives cut into slivers (I
used kalamata)
1/2 C walnut pieces
salt to taste
Bring pot of water to boil, add asparagus
and cook 2-3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop
cooking. Pat dry.
In a bowl combine asparagus, pepper strips
and dressing. Toss
Sprinkle with capers, olives and walnuts.
Best served immediately.
Creamy dressing:
1/2 C mayo
1/2 C sour cream
1 T milk
1 T cracked peppercorns
2 T grated parmesan
1/2 tsp. onion powder
pinch garlic powder
salt to taste
Whisk all ingredients. Add more milk if
necessary to get desired consistency.
Let sit in refrigerator for at least 30
minutes.
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Chris sent this to me for last months
newsletter, and I forgot to include it. Sorry
Chris.
Jim
Something for the newsletter
– We had 6 inches of snow yesterday
and expecting another 18-20
tomorrow. We have acclimated to
Washington very well, as
seen in the photo of me cooking on the
BBQ in the snow.
Chris D. Rogers
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If we learned how to live
from a dog, here's what we'd learn ...
When loved ones come home,
always run to greet them.
Never pass up the
opportunity to go for a joyride, and allow the experience of
fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy..
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play
daily.
Thrive on attention and let
people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple
growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on
your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of
water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance
around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of
a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be
something you're not.
If what you want lies
buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad
day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
CHAPTER
MEETINGS
Delta... 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM Round
Table Pizza, Olivera & Old Chicago Blvd.,
Concord
East Bay... 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30
PM, Dino*s Restaurant, 2294 Industrial Parkway, Hayward,
CA
Livermore... 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM, Emil
Villa*s Restaurant, Pacific Ave.,
Livermore
Modesto... 1st Monday of each month, 7:00 PM,
Fruityard Restaurant, Geer Rd. & Highway 132,
Modesto
San
Joaquin... 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM,
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Grantline Rd. just off of I-205,
Tracy
Silicon
Valley... 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:30
PM, Denny*s Restaurant, Corner of 1st St. and Brokaw
Rd
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