Orange County Chapter Makes History

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Orange County Chapter
The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited
www.pickupslimited.com
November - December 2008
Orange County Chapter Makes History
by Chris Travers
In an effort to open up membership to a broader base of truckers, Pickups Limited expanded eligibility to include
trucks from the 1948 F-1 all the way up to 1966 F-100’s earlier this year. Each individual chapter could then
decide to open their membership to any of these new model years of trucks. The O.C. chapter voted to add the
older F-1’s to the flock. On September 11 2008, Pickups Limited of Orange County made history for our chapter by voting in Norm Marshall and our first F-1 truck.
Norm’s ‘52 was actually built by a friend Ron Scheussler in Oakhurst, Calif. Ron and his wife Ann were life long
friends of Norm. Ron was a hot rodder all the way. He would frequent Ascot Park
back in the day and was quite a hot rod builder.
When Ron passed away 2½ years ago, Norm
wanted to be sure that the ‘52 stayed in the
“family of friends”
and acquired the
truck last
September.
Welcome Norm,
we are proud to
have you as the
first of the expanded group of
P.U.L.O.C.
SPECS ON THE ‘52:
* GM Sub-frame
* 350 Chevy 30 over
* 9” Ford rear end
w/350 gears
* 700R4 Trans
* Power Disc Brakes
* Air Bags in rear w/leaf
Springs
* Power Windows/Locks
* Custom fab of hood,
fenders, & cab
HOME AT LAST...
at Ken Grody Ford
by Chris Travers
The search is finally over. After almost two years
of nomadic existence, Pickups Limited of Orange
County finally has a home. Ken Grody Ford of
Buena Park has invited us to be their guests
each month for our club meeting. Public Relations Manager Tim Terbush and his staff have really rolled out the red carpet for us. Our meeting
day remains
the second
Thursday of
each month
at 7:00, but
that’s all that
remains the
same.
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2009
F-100 Western Nationals Update
The F-100 Western Nationals has grown immensely
in popularity and size in the
past few years. To keep
that tradition alive, we knew
it was necessary to launch
our promotion of this event
earlier than before. This
is where George Trosley
enters the picture. If this
name sounds familiar, it
should as Trosley’s humorous illustrations have been
published in numerous car
magazines, most notable
being CARtoons, Rod &
Custom, Saturday Evening
Post, National Enquirer,
Hustler, Truckin’ and Street
Trucks.
The F-100 Western Nationals show committee happened to take notice of a
Trosley rendering he created of Steve Stillwell’s satin
black F-100 named Bart.
We were amazed that Troz
had created this art in a
matter of weeks, so how
long would it take George
to create an illustration of
Ford F-100’s at the old HiWay 39 Drive-In? We had
finished art in our hands
in a matter of weeks. A
close eye will reveal a light
blue effie as a tribute to
Mike Wallace along with
Jeff Hornsby’s ‘56, Dan
Cangro’s Stars & Stripes
55 panel, a red version of Stillwell’s Bart and Bonnie Lee’s F-1. After all, F-1 owners are now welcome
to join Pickups Limited, Orange County beginning this year! Not only have the flyers begun to be distributed, but there is a special event T-shirt promo in the works as well.
We are going to auction off both the four color and black & white art boards at the 2009 show. Stillwell
has started the bids at $200, so you will have to top that to own this piece of history. More vendors, a
cruise to the NHRA Museum, bigger prizes and now collector George Trosley original art work! Check
out www.georgetrosley.com for more information on his work, maybe even an original of your truck!
See you in ‘09.
Ed Oe, Chairman
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Driving Old Trucks Forever
by Ed Oe - Vice President
I recently found a photo of my 1954 F-100 from 1974
and I had forgotten how this truck looked! It was the
coolest thing to me and it was mine. I enjoyed driving it
all around town. I did what I could with no cash. Mostly
just drove it and dreamed about fixing it up one day. I
remember a green ‘56 with extended rear fenders that
would drive by my house and he would give me a wave
as I worked on my truck in the driveway. I would also
see the truckers driving the streets of the San Gabriel
Valley. I knew about Pickups Limited, I remember seeing plaques in the back window behind the driver head. I
wasn’t old enough to join. So I just did my thing with my
‘54 and had the best time.
Much has changed since 1974. My ‘54 is owned by
someone else now. I want to believe that my ‘54 is still
out there with the most that could be done to a truck.
The last time I saw the truck was in 1976. The other
day I had my ‘56 parked in the driveway just coming
back from a little cruise taking in the sights of a great California day. I couldn’t help but think about all
these old trucks and how many there are still out there. I have come to know many truckers from all
over the world and with the internet it brings this hobby even closer in lighting speed to us all. BAM!
Pics are posted on the PUL message board from “Blueford” of the 2008 Supernationals. BAM! I received an email from Australia that Paul George is coming to Western Nationals. It’s amazing how
things have changed. The one thing that remains the same is the feelings you get when you look, drive
or work on these Old Trucks, and memories are PRICELESS.
Keep On Truckin’
Ed Oe
VP Pickups Limited OC
Chairman F100 Western Nationals
Do you want to subscribe to the PUL mailing list? Just send a note to [email protected]
Orange County Pickups Limited - a chapter of Pickups Limited of So. California
PRESIDENT- Jeff Hornsby - [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT- Ed Oe - [email protected]
TREASURER- Ron Grey - [email protected]
SECRETARY- Larry Lopez - [email protected]
SGT. AT ARMS - Ron Jacobs - [email protected]
SAFETY COORDINATOR - Rudy Weber - [email protected]
WEBMASTER- Dale Beverley - [email protected]
NEWS LETTER & ACTIVITIES - Chris Travers - [email protected]
Hauln’ Freight Orange County Chapter
Copyright ©2008
Pickups Limited Orange County
Chapter. All Rights Reserved.
Nothing whole or in part may
be used, republished or copied
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.
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We started our first evening in
Buena Park with an old fashion
cruise at A & W in Buena Park.
It was awesome with a total of
18 trucks and even a cool Caddy
that drove in just to see what
was going on. After powering
down some burgers and rood beer, we cruised over
to Ken Grody Ford on Beach and Commonwealth in
Buena Park.
Now here is the cool part. These guys actually
opened up the service writing area just for us! Their
service area and parts department is indoors so
we actually drove our trucks into our meeting area.
They had tables and chairs ready for us and even
some cold drinks. Now that’s a far cry from having
to compete with a loud band in the next room and
a parking lot that had you worrying about your ride.
Yes this really feels like home to me.
Ken Grody operates Ford dealerships in Buena Park
and Carlsbad. Both dealerships have earned the
prestigious President’s Award over the past 4 years
and are one of Ford’s top 100 dealers in the nation.
Their service and parts director Eric Romanoff has
assembled a wide selection of top notch aftermarket
brands including Ebich, Maguson, Banks, Foose and
of last but not least, Ford Racing.
If you haven’t been to a meeting for a while, come
join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month and
meet the Ken Grody Gang.
6211 Beach Blvd. In Buena Park (714) 521-3110
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Vintage California License Plates
Frequently Asked Questions from http://www.oldpl8s.com/index.htm
Special thanks to
Carl Stubs for this
information
Will the DMV hassle me?
Since each DMV office seems to interpret the rules differently, there is no not guarantee they will not give you a hard time. Giving taxpayers a hard
time is their reason for living. Most offices do not have a problem with plates restored back to their original colors. Some people have had to go to
a different DMV office to get them accepted. Be prepared to watch them fumble through their own rules and call over several co-workers figure out
what to do and understand why you want these funny looking plates anyway.
Can’t I just get new vanity plates with the same numbers as my old plates?
Probably not. The DMV is wise to this trick so they won’t let you use old standard configurations like the 3 letter / 3 number combo used for most
1956 - 1968 plates. In a never ending quest to spoil our fun, they locked out that option.
Do I need the sticker (56 - 62) or metal tabs (48-55)?
You will need a sticker to match the year of your car. Use a 1959 sticker on a 1956 plate for example.
Do not try to use sample stickers as they have serial numbers of all zeros. For 1947 - 1955, they used aluminum tabs. Tabs were used on front and
back from 1948 - 1953, then only on the back in 1954 & 1955. They may not ask for both tabs. Don’t count on it.
Can I get my 1963 - 1969 black plates in use again after not being kept current?
If you let the tags expire on your plates, you MIGHT be able to get them back in use since they finally passed the law extending the YOM program
through 1969. It won’t take effect until July 1, 2009, so save those plates.
Do they allow newer than 1962 in the YOM program?
Year of Manufacture Plates — Operative July 1, 2009 Amend: Vehicle Code §5004.1 (AB 462 Chapter No. 497) Extends the Year of Manufacture
(YOM) license plate program to include 1969 year model or older passenger vehicles and 1972 or older commercial vehicles. Increases the original
YOM application fee (Fee Code 017) to $45. see: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/about/leg/leginfo_vr.htm
Do I need both plates?
You will need a matching set of plates no matter how old your car is. 1945 was the only year the DMV issued only 1 plate which continued to 1946
with a yellow tab for the 1945 plate.
Can you make plates?
There is a site in Florida ( www.licenseplates.tv ) that makes plates but he won’t ship to California.
Do I need commercial plates for my vintage truck or pickup?
I am told the DMV will allow passenger car plates, but may still list the truck as commercial (so they can charge more $). Vintage commercial plates
are very hard to find, except for later years (1951 - 1968).
Are commercial plates for 1951 – 1955 hard to find?
Most (not all) 1951 plates were 7 characters arranged as 6 numbers with a letter in the second position (ex: 1A23456). The DMV started reusing this
configuration on commercial plates in the last 30 years, so they have used up most of the numbers again. This scarcity of DMV clear 1951 plates
added to a high demand for years 1951 - 1955 makes them VERY EXPENSIVE and hard to find. 1947 base plates (used 1947 - 1950) are also in
high demand but didn’t tend to use numbers that were re-issued.
Genuine DMV rules from their own website…They won’t know their own rules, but now you will!
(a) Model Year Date License Plates 5004.1.
(a) An owner of any vehicle that is a 1962 or older model year vehicle may, after the requirements for the registration of the vehicle have been
complied with and with the approval of the department, utilize license plates of this state with the date of year corresponding to the model year date
when the vehicle was manufactured, if the model year date license plate is legible and serviceable, as determined by the department, in lieu of the
license plates otherwise required by this code. The department may consult with an organization of old car hobbyists in determining whether the
date of year of the license plate to be used corresponds to the model year date when the vehicle was manufactured.
(b) A fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) shall be charged for the application for use of the special plates.
(c) In addition to the regular renewal fee for the vehicle for which the plates are authorized, the applicant for a renewal of the plates shall be charged
an additional fee of ten dollars ($10). When payment of a regular vehicle renewal fee is not required by this code, the holder of any license plates
with a date corresponding to the model year may retain the plates upon payment of an annual fee of twenty dollars ($20), which shall be due at the
expiration of the registration year of the vehicle to which the plate was last assigned under this section. A vehicle, a transfer fee of twelve dollars
($12) shall be charged in addition to all other appropriate fees.
John Force Racestation Cruise Nite
By Steve Stillwell
Looks like they saved the best for last!
October 25, 2008 – Yorba Linda, CA.
John Force Racestation hosts a car show -- cruise nite the last
Saturday of each month from April thru October. Car clubs host
this event throughout the year, but the last one of the year has
been hosted by Pickups Limited, Orange County Chapter for the
past two years. While other parts of the country are beginning
to experience a change if foliage color and even a few flakes of
snow, Southern California was being basked in a late summer
heat wave. And where there is sun, you will always find a strong
showing of street rods, muscle cars and yes, classic trucks.
The front of the parking lot at the Racestation was reserved for Orange County club members which
featured a strong showing of Effie’s. San Gabriel Chapter complemented our numbers and helped fill the
front lot. Thanks guys!
Duties for the day included manning the front gate by handing out entry forms and free magazines
and catalogs. The museum opens to the public at 4pm, and was staffed by club members to ensure
the collectables are not touched or removed. For gear heads, it is unreal to get this inside look at the
fabrication of engines and race car components as well as a look at John and his daughter’s funny cars
and dragsters! Unfortunately the top floor was closed to the public however the custom Cab-Over drew
a lot of attention.
Bill Lee shocked a number of us with a surprise showing of Double Ugly (a highly customized 1959
Dodge Town Wagon, which was once owned by yours truly. It was great to see it finished and driving.
Bill captured a Best of Show award for his efforts!
Club Prez, Jeff Hornsby, presented an OC sponsored plaque to a 1932 show vehicle, but the highlight
of his day was presenting John Force a frame paylon of our 2008 Western Nationals Show artwork
which was signed by all club members. John accepted this art and stated that it would be displayed in
the Museum.
Force had several good tales to share with all those in attendance as he took the mic before the
awards. John is proud of his roots and told two stories of recent class reunions, including dreading to
return to his old school because he probably still owed classmates money!
I’m sure we will play host again next year. Check the John Force Racestation web site for details on
their December 7th Christmas Show. It’s free to all, just bring an unwrapped toy.
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Bill Lee
received
his 25 year
plaque from
Chapter
President
Jeff Hornsby
at this event
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Cruisin for a Cure 2008...
by Chris Travers
Cruisin’ for a Cure at the Orange County Fair Grounds is the world’s largest one day charity
custom/classic auto show with over 3,400 vehicles on display, over 200 vendors and exhibitors, and a mile and 1/2 cruise route. Cruisin’ for a Cure is a registered non-profit California
organization. All of the individuals that organize the show, handle show day logistics, and generally help make
this event a success, are doing this voluntarily in addition to their “day jobs”. Unlike many other automotive
fund raising events, none of the money goes to a car club, promoter, or ”administrative overhead”…. There
are none imagine that!
Like most events of this type, it is the people that make it happen. Debbie Baker has a huge circle of friends
that work with her to bring this event to life. I am proud to say that Pickups Limited of Orange County does
it’s part. Besides helping Debbie with some of the proceeds from our own F-100 Western Nationals, each
year a rather large group of volunteers show up for bag stuffing at Debbie’s house before the event. This
year there were 10 of us (pictured on the next page) that gave up our morning to help out however we
could. There was also another group of members that helped with the marking of the fair grounds to keep
all 3,400 cars going in an orderly manner during the event.
As usual, the event day began early. Tortillas for the breakfast burrito’s were warmed on the Keene Bell and
everybody ate their fill. The BOBCO gang as well as a good showing from the San Diego Chapter went a long
way to making this into just another day in paradise.
Debbie Baker has been such an inspiration for this cause that
there are now events in Utah, Texas, New York, and in Ontario
Canada.
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Cruisin the 101...
by Chris Travers
The 3rd Annual Beach’n 101 Cruise was both a participant and spectator event from Oceanside to La
Jolla. This year’s cruise will offered prizes in 10 categories for pre-1975, custom cars and cash. Cars
and trucks were driving the old highway 101 to take in the sights along the California coast. With the
Del Mar Racetrack being used as the main starting/stopping point the parade of cars ran from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
The Pickups Limited Orange County gang began early in El Toro where we met for breakfast and the
standard round of BS. Seven trucks strong, we made our run to Oceanside where our first stop was the 101 Cafe. This first stop was full of cool
cars and trucks and included your standard military town pay toilet that
some people really got their money’s worth from. As we traveled south, we
crossed paths with friends from the Inland Empire and San Diego Chapters.
One of the things that made this event so interesting was that if you saw a
vehicle that you wanted a closer look at, just wait. You would probably see it
two or three more times on the road and probably again at the race track.
Heck, I even spotted the In-N-Out trailer blasting down the highway. Now
THAT’s CALIFORNIA! This is a great concept for an event and goes one better on your normal drive down the coast with one or two buddies.
All in all there was a great showing of F-100 trucks from all over totalling
about 25 with Al Ubrun winning for the best truck overall. For more information and photos of the entered cars, check out:
http://www.drivethe101.com/beachn_cruise/08_beachn_cruise_final_menu.asp
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The Heap of the Week...
BEFORE?
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BEFORE?
AFTER!
Thanks to Rudy Weber
for this one
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Unsafe Driving in Cone Zones Will Cost You
Know the consequences and stay safe
In 2006, California incurred a 35 percent decrease in all work zone fatalities from the prior year.
Through Caltrans’ “Slow for the Cone Zone” education efforts, California drivers have clearly become
more aware of the consequences of reckless driving in work zones and have made great strides in
driving safely on highways.
Research shows, however, that the “Slow for the Cone Zone” message has not reached everyone. The
California Highway Patrol issued 2,247 citations for speeding in work zones in 2006 alone. Every year
Caltrans must purchase 120,000 new cones, at the cost of $1.87 million annually, to replace ones
destroyed in work zones. Losing your life, or taking the life of someone else, is the most devastating
thing that could happen as a result of speeding or reckless driving in a highway construction zone. But
fear of injury or death sometimes isn’t enough to get all drivers to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”
To further deter these motorists from unsafe driving in work zones, Caltrans would like to remind
drivers that California law has designated certain roads “Safety Enhanced Double Fine Zones,” due to
increased accidents, injuries and fatalities. Anyone caught breaking traffic laws in highway construction
or maintenance zones when workers are present will pay twice the normal citation – which could reach
nearly $1,000 in some cases.
Not worried about the money? You might want to think twice. Money troubles don’t stop for ticketed
drivers after fines are paid. Insurance companies will most likely raise rates for drivers ticketed in cone
zones (for up to three years!), and some drivers may have to pay the price of traffic school—and lose a
day’s worth of pay to attend.
In addition to fines and insurance hikes, accidents and injuries are always possible consequences of
unsafe driving in a cone zone. In California, more than 5,000 work zone collisions take place every
year, which averages out to more than 13 accidents in California each day. Medical bills, insurance
premiums and lost work time can add up to tens of thousands of dollars and strain every facet of a
person’s life.
By following these steps, people can avoid some costly mistakes and help save lives:
 When approaching a work zone, stay alert. Highways can change fast with lanes narrowing,
workers directing traffic and construction vehicles entering and leaving roadways.
 Minimize distractions: put down your coffee or sandwich and focus all of your attention to the
roadway in front of you.
 Finally, slow down – it will give you more time to survey the situation, and the drivers around you,
and help you make safe decisions.
Many people have taken notice of the “Slow for the
Cone Zone” messages and are taking steps to stay
safe on the roads, but we still have a long way to go
to make or highways safe. Caltrans will continue to
improve the driving and safety conditions of roads
and highways throughout California in the years to
come; but the roads won’t stay safe unless drivers
do their part, too.
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Wheel Lug Torquing - IMPORTANT!
from www.tirerack.com
DO YOU EVER WONDER HOW TIGHT IS TIGHT?
Proper installation requires that the wheel lug torque be set to the recommended specification for your
vehicle. Sometimes these torque specifications can be found in your vehicle’s owner’s manual, however
more often than not you will need to refer to your vehicle’s shop manual or obtain them from your
vehicle dealer/service provider.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, wheel lug torque specifications are for clean and dry threads (no
lubricant) that are free of dirt, grit, etc. Applying oil, grease or anti-seize lubricants to the threads will
result in inaccurate torque values that over tighten the wheels.
A thread chaser or tap should be used to remove any burrs or obstructions of the threads allowing the
lug hardware to be turned by hand until it meets the wheel’s lug seat. Once lugs are snugged down,
finish tightening them with an accurate torque wrench. Use the appropriate crisscross sequence
(shown below) for the number of wheel lugs on your vehicle until all have reached their proper torque
value. Be careful because if you over torque a wheel, you can strip a lug nut or hub, stretch or break a
stud or bolt, and cause the wheel, brake rotor and/or brake drum to distort.
Use the dry wheel lug torque values specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual, shop manual or obtained
from the vehicle dealer/service provider. The chart below lists typical torque values that should only be
used temporarily until the vehicle’s exact torque values can be confirmed.
Since the thickness of an alloy wheel can differ from Original Equipment wheels, also verify that the lug
nuts or bolts will engage the threads. Refer to the chart below to determine the number of turns or
the depth of engagement typical for your stud or bolt size.
Hardware Bolt or
Stud Size
12 x 1.5 mm
12 x 1.25 mm
14 x 1.5 mm
14 x 1.25 mm
7/16 in.
1/2 in.
9/16 in.
Typical Torque Range
in Ft/Lbs
70 - 80
70 - 80
85 - 90
85 - 90
70 - 80
75 - 85
135 - 145
Minimum Number of Turns
of Hardware Engagement
6.5
8
7.5
9
9
8
8
When installing new wheels you should re-torque the wheel lugs after driving the first 50 to 100 miles
in case the clamping loads have changed following the initial installation. This is necessary due to
the possibility of metal compression/elongation or thermal stresses affecting the wheels as they are
breaking in, as well as to verify the accuracy of the original installation. When rechecking torque value,
wait for the wheels to cool to ambient temperature (never torque a hot wheel). Loosen and retighten
to value, in sequence. Simply repeat the same torque procedure listed above.
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Spray Can Alley...
by Larry Lopez - Chapter Secretary
Hi all! Hope everyone is doing
good since the last newsletter?
Well if your from California, you
won’t have winter as an excuse
not to work on your truck. Since
cruising for a cure, I’ve been hard
at work finishing up the AC project
on the ‘56. I was able to get all
the hard lines installed, got the
supplied dash extension installed,
and got most of the electrical
tied up. All that is left as of now
is hose connections. I looked at
many trucks to decide how I was
going to run my hoses. I have the
compressor on the driver’s side so I have a line that needs to cross
over the engine. I utilized an intake manifold mounting bolt and a
throttle cable attachment to secure the hose. There are many fancy
and shinny ways to attach the hose to the body but I just used a
simple clamp with a rubber insert. I have to get the lines crimped
and then evacuate the system. That means I’ll have AC for winter.
It’s a California thing.
I have not done much to the
‘66 since last moth. That truck
has been very reliable, not bad
for $500! I do need to get it
to Earl Schieb for a coat of hot
rod black. I made an attempt
with spay can primer, but it
just doesn’t look right. I know
it’s just a matter of time, it will
get done.
Club biz, how did all of you like
the magnetic plaques Steve
got for the club? I saw many
of them displayed at cruising
for a cure. On my black truck,
the plaque looked the best on
the back of the cab, below the
window. I hope to see them
displayed at all our club events.
Well the next time we speak,
Thanksgiving and Christmas
will have come and gone. Hope
you all have a wonderful time
with family and friends for the
holidays.
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Damaging Electrolysis
by Steve Stillwell
More of us are installing aluminum radiators in our trucks. One major problem associated with an aluminum radiator is electrolysis; the result of electricity running through your cooling system.
This causes an electrochemical charge across the aluminum resulting in quick corrosion and terminal damage to your cooling
system’s components including pitting, discoloration, flaking, and pinholes. Electrolysis will usually occur if there is a defective or
missing ground.
The fix is to test for voltage in your cooling system to see if it is being affected by electrolysis. Connect the negative lead of a
volt/ohm meter to the battery ground. Insert the positive lead of the volt/ohm meter into the coolant inside the radiator without
touching the filler neck.
Should the result be greater than 0.10 V, there is an electrical current flowing through the system. Continue to check the voltage
levels between the engine and the coolant by touching the negative lead to each cooling component with and without the engine
running. Repeat these steps with the positive lead touching the radiator instead of the coolant.
You can prevent damaging electrolysis. Proper maintenance and careful monitoring of your cooling/electrical systems will prevent
electrolysis and radiator damage. Test your system occasionally to check for any discoloration or pinholes especially around the
tube-to-header joints and tubes near the center of the core by the electric fan mounts. Install ground straps as needed to eliminate electrical current flow through your radiator.
“TROZ”, as he
is known to his
friends, has been
drawing since
he was a kid.
Being raised in
the 50’s & 60’s,
it was easy for
the art thing to
run into the growing Hot Rod thing
and from an odd combination of India
Ink & gasoline...something we know
as a “Trosley Drawing!” You’ve seen
them in Street Rodder. CARtoons,
Rod & Custom, Muscle Mustang,
Popular Hot Rodding, Street Trucks,
and many other publications over
the years. George’s masterpieces
emerge from a studio in his home
where he lives with his wife Susan
and two children, Andrea & George.
He and his work were recently featured on the Hot Rod magazine TV
show where he spoke about the hundreds of pages of cartoon art he has
created for CARtoons Magazine over
the years and the two characters he’s most famous for…Krass & Bernie. Many of his whimsical paintings are now available in limited edition print form at www.georgetrosley.com
George has been kind enough to give us some of his Tool Box ‘Toons to add to our newsletter this year
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OCTOBER
by Chris Travers
Cars & Coffee meets every Saturday beginning around
6:30am to simply capture the spirit of everything good about
automobiles. This gathering and it’s activities at Ford Motor
Company’s P.A.G. headquarters in Irvine, California has no official affiliation other than catering to everybody that is out to
have a good time with their ride on a Saturday morning.
This particular October day with the organizing powers-thatbe in top form, I would see probably the most diverse collection of car lovers ever in one spot. There was everything
from a V-16 - 64 valve Euro dream machine, to a vintage
MG. Heck there was a beautiful ‘56 Nomad pulling a full
travel trailer next to a Ford GT-40 and of course our own
Rich Miller’s beautiful orange ’56 F-100.
This place is a must for everybody to see at least every
month or so. There are now Cars & Coffee events in Las Vegas, Omaha, Jacksonville and in the Netherlands! You never
know what or who you will see there.
www.cars-and-coffee.com
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What’s Going On...
NOVEMBER 2008
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Official club events in bold print
Long Beach High Performance Swap Meet - www.toppingevents.com - (800) 762-9785
Buena Park - Tyler Pinchot Memorial Cop Shop Show - 8039 Beach Blvd. - 7AM - 3PM
INFO - 714 -562-3902 - SPONSORED BY KEN GRODY FORD
Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals - DITCH WORK AND GO!
Meet for breakfast at I-Hop , Arrow Hwy at the 210 Freeway - Carpool to the race track
INFO - Chris Travers at [email protected]
MEGUIAR’S SHOW AND SHINE CLASS - This class is exclusively for Pickups Limited of Orange County and our friends. The class will cover the basics of automotive detailing
and will be held at the Meguiar’s headquarters in Irvine. You need to be pre-registered for this event.
DECEMBER 2008
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John Force Holiday Car Show - John Force Race Station - 10am - 4pm BRING A $10 UNWRAPPED TOY FOR KIDS - $40 before 11/10/08 WE HAVE SPECIAL RESERVED PARKING - CHECK WITH JEFF HORNSBY SHOW INFO: www.johnforceracing.com - (714) 921-1651 - [email protected]
Pomona Swap Meet - www.pomonaswapmeet.com - (714) 538-7091
JANUARY 2009
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Grand National Roadster Show - Pomona Fairplex - Show Hours 10:00am to 9:00pm - LET’S GO TO THE SHOW! Here is an event that we can all enjoy. As the top indoor show
in the Western United States, the Grand National Show is one to see.
MEETING PLACE FOR BREAKFAST is I-HOP at the 57 Freeway and Arrow Highway...
Breakfast at 8:30 - Leave from I-Hop for the Pomona Fair Grounds at 10:00am
SHOW INFO: (877) ROD-SHOW or http://www.hotrodshows.com
FEBRUARY 2009
5-8
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49th Annual NHRA Winternationals - Play hooky with the crazy guys from Pickups Limited on Friday the 6th Meet for breakfast at I-Hop , Arrow Hwy at the 210 Freeway - Carpool to the race track
INFO - Chris Travers at [email protected]
ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK - TIME & LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
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COOL CARS & CLASSIC RIDES at Dos Lagos Promenade in Corona - 9am-12pm
THIS IS A FREE CLUB EVENT! - More than 75 Specialty Stores, Restaurants, and
Services - OC GUYS WILL LEAVE TOM’S PLACE (4477 E. LA PALMA at Lakeview) IN
ANAHEIM AT 8:00am - INFO: (951) 277-7601 or www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com
Temecula - Spring Rod Run - INFO: (651) 245-9355
Costa Mesa - Goodguys’ 3rd Meguiar’s Orange County Get-Together - Orange County Fairgrounds
MARCH 2009
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Del Mar - Goodguys’ 9th Del Mar Nationals - Del Mar Fairgrounds
SPECIAL SHOP TOUR AND CRUISE - INCLUDES STOPS AT WEST COAST CHOPPERS, A
TOUR OF HAMPTON BLOWERS BY DON HAMPTON HIMSELF, AND SO-CAL SPEED SHOP, LOS ANGELES - DEPART FROM THE SOUTH PARKING LOT OF LOS CERRITOS
CENTER AT 9:00am - YES, THERE WILL BE A “QUALITY” LUNCH STOP.
Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz - Presented by Edelbrock at Vic’s Garage in Torrance - 9am - 3pm
INFO: Debbie Baker (949) 752-5115 x10 or [email protected] - www.revvedup4kidz.com
MAY 2009
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JUNE 2009
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27th Annual F-100 Western Nationals - www.westernnationals.com
JULY 2009
9 Monthly Meeting - 7:00pm Ken Grody Ford 6211 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
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AUGUST 2009
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39th Annual North-South F-100 Run - Location is the same as 2008...Beautiful
San Luis Obispo - The event will include a Thursday Night Farmers Market, Friday
Morning Mystery Cruise, Friday Night - “Hot El Camino Night” Cruise in Atascadero. and Saturday Show & Shine - Registration Packet Price is $55 Single or $90 Double INFO: Jim Moore 909-948-2444 / Earl Pecka 209-835-7629
Or you can E-Mail [email protected]
WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS AND CRUISES
1st & Last Sunday of each month - Million Dollar Breakfast Cruise - 7-11am - Enderle Center in Tustin - 55 fry & 17th St. at Yorba - Info: (714) 731-2911
1st Wednesday of each month beginning in April – Twilight Cruise Night - NHRA Museum 1101 W. McKinley Ave. - 4:00pm - 8:00pm - Info: 909-622-2133
Every Wednesday - Downey - Frisco’s Drive-In - Chariot’s Car Club - 5:00pm - 8:30pm Info: 562-927-9514 or 562-941-7455
Every Thursday - Fullerton - Giovanni’s Pizza - Imperial Hwy. & Harbor - 4:30-7:30pm. - Info: 714-773-4044
THIRD SATURDAY - The 401k Club Hot Rod Shop - 4329 E. La Palma, Anaheim - NOON to 3:00pm - 714-993-4015
Every Friday - Ruby’s Diner - 10109 Whittwood Dr. Whittier (WHITTIER BLVD BETWEEN COLIMA & SANTA GERTRUDES) - (562)618-7032
Every Friday - Garden Grove - 12891 Historic Main Street - 4 - 8:30pm. - 714-394-1370 - $3.00 entry fee
Every Friday - Burbank - Bob’s Big Boy - (818) 843-9334
Every Friday - Ricky & Ronnie’s - 5:00pm - 9:00pm - 1301 W. Sepulveda Bl. Torrance (310) 326-1213 www.rickyandronnies.com
Every Friday - American Street Rodders at Whitwood Center in Whittier - Located at Ruby’s on the west side of the shopping center.
Every Saturday - Huntington Beach - Donut Derelicts, Magnolia & Adams in front of Adams Avenue Donuts - 6:00am - 8:30am (949) 859-8549
Every Saturday - Cars & Coffee - Ford Design Center in Irvine 5 Freeway north of the “Y” - 7:00 - 9:30am - www.cars-and-coffee.com
Every Saturday - Caffine Cruisers - SE corner of Artesia & Hawthorne in Torrance - 7:00-10:00am - www.caffeinecruisers.com
Every LAST Saturday - John Force Race Station - 4-8pm - 22722 Old Canal Rd., Yorba Linda, CA 92887 - (714) 921-1651 - www.johnforceracing.com
For a comprehensive listing of events in Southern California and elsewhere, log on to these great web sites:
www.socalcarculture.com ○ www.driveonline.com ○ www.hotrodhotline.com ○ www.hotlinenews.com
ALWAYS CALL FIRST TO CHECK INFORMATION LISTED
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Give Me A Brake...
Getting a Smog Test
by Glenn Kerr
So, your DMV vehicle renewal just arrived in the mail and it requires a Smog Test
for registration. There have been some new test requirements in the last year.
Will these affect you? They will, either for good or bad. We’re going to cover the
new tests, how they may affect you and how to get ready for a smog test.
Your Vehicle Is Six Model Years Old or Newer
Congratulations. If you vehicle is six years old or
new no smog test is required. Nice. You’re home
free, right? It’s not that easy. Even though no test
is required there’s still a fee involved. It’s called an
annual smog abatement fee. You’ll be paying it each
year. There is no way the State is going to miss an
opportunity for some revenue; $20.00 annually to
be specific.
Your Vehicle Is Older Than Six Years and
Newer Than 1975
Unless you’ve got an exempt vehicle (Diesel, electric, CNG, LNG, LPG over 14,000lbs, hybrid or motorcycle), a by-annual smog test is required. Some
remote counties and zip codes are accepted but not the in the LA basin.
The Visual Smoke Test
One of the new tests is a Visual Smoke Test. Any
smoke coming from the tail pipe or crankcase will
fail your vehicle. This includes black or grey smoke
or soot from an overly rich condition and blue or
bluish white smoke from burning oil. Also, any
smoke leaking from the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PVC) system will cause a failure.
Steam from condensation or oil burning from the
outside of the engine or exhaust manifolds does
not constitute a failure of the Visible Smoke Test.
Only smoke from the tail pipe or PVC system can
cause a failure, regardless of cause.
Low Pressure Fuel Evaporative Test
This is the other new test for model years from 1976 to 1995 or 9.1 million cars in 2005. Statistics indicate this number will drop to 5.8 million my 2010. It tests the fuel system (fuel tank and
lines) for vapor leaks. The tank is pressurized with nitrogen under low pressure and tested for leaks
in the fuel evaporation control system and hoses.
Customer Impact
The most important impact of the low pressure fuel test is that emission reductions will improve air
quality and reduce health risks. The more immediate impact is that and estimated 11% of vehicles
tested are expected to require some sort of repair to bring them up to standards. If your vehicle has
fuel leaks the repairs should be done regardless.
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The average repair is estimated by the State to be $161. This is a number the State used in their
impact study. Remember, this is an average estimated by the State in 2005. Somehow the words I’m
from the government and I’m here to help you come to my mind. I’m sure you are. There are some exceptions. These are vehicles not originally equipped and not required by state or Federal law to have a
fuel evaporation control system, vehicles with two or more operational fuel tanks and CNG, LNG or LPG
powered Vehicles. For the most, this includes vehicles built between 1976 to 1995.
Preparing For a Smog Test
The best way to prepare for a smog test is have your vehicle tuned up. Tell the repair shop (if you=re
not doing it yourself) you’re due for a smog test and ask them to make sure it’s going to pass. Better
to find out if there are problems now than at the time of the test.
Have the oil and filter changed. Check the air filter. If the air filter is even marginal, change it. Increase
your tire pressure to the maximum indicated on the sidewall. The higher air pressures reduce rolling
resistance and will ease the load on the motor to maintain speed during testing.
If you have a high performance or European car, run a tank of major brand 91 octane fuel through it
first. If you have an average car use the major brand low octane fuel.
Fill your tank at least to ½ full. This will reduce the amount of nitrogen used and time to run the test.
Both are cost savings to the shop performing the test. They will appreciate this.
Before you take your pride and joy in for a test, get it out on the freeway and warm it up. The higher
engine temperatures burn fuel more efficiently.
How Do You Choose A Smog Check Station?
Here are several suggestions. If you’ve had good service from one in the past, go back to them. A recommendation from a trusted friend or your auto repair shop. Call the AAA. Their recommendations are
usually good referrals.
Pit Falls
There are some things you can do to increase the possibility of failure. Probably the biggest one is not
maintaining your vehicle. You’re not saving any money. A properly tuned motor is more economical to
operate, especially with today’s high fuel costs. Poorly maintained vehicles also don=t last as long and
are less dependable. Remember it won’t break down until you’re late, on vacation or really need it. If it’s
a fat fendered truck, it’ll break on a run.
One Last Word
What about those bottles of “Guaranteed to Pass”
products? The phrase arguably attributed to PT
Barnum applies here, “There’s a sucker born every
minuet”. They don’t work. The only chance of improving the odds of passing out of a bottle comes
from Octane Booster. It causes the fuel to burn at
a higher temperature and burn more completely.
Although it helps, it doesn’t help much. A note of
caution; never, ever put a leaded additive in a vehicle
with a Catalytic Converter. It’ll ruin it.
Interested in your vehicles smog test history? Try this link:
http://www.bar.ca.gov/applications/VehTests/PubTstQry.aspx
One last note; Diesel smog testing is coming soon... Good luck!
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The Worlds Biggest Combustion Engine
The worlds biggest engine is the WartsilaSulzer RTA96-C. It is a turbo charged
two stroke diesel engine and it is the
most powerful and efficient low revolution
engine in the world today. The WartsilaSulser is manufactured by the Aioi Works
in Japan and is part of Japans Diesel
United Ltd engine manufacturers.
To the right is an 89 foot long 44 foot wide
12 cylinder engine, literally as big as a
house! What is confusing is why they
haven’t actually built the ship around the
engine? How they actually get the 2000
ton engine out of the plant and moreover
install an engine of this size into a ship
makes the mind boggle.
These large engines are designed to
power the world’s super oil tankers and
large container ships. They are built to the
ship owners preferences. They usually
request an engine construction of a single
unit and single propeller design for ease of
maintenance, and not surprisingly any later
troubleshooting. A single unit and single
screw design has also proved over time
to have a longer life span than double or
even quad screws.
These engines are built in 6, 8, 10, 12 and
14 cylinder configurations. All the engines
are straight or ‘inline’. The diameter of
each cylinder is 3 foot 2 inches with a
stroke of 8 foot 2 inches. The 12 cylinder
version weighs in at 2000 metric tons and
delivers 90,000 Horse Power at 100 Revs
per minute, with best fuel economy at
53,244 HP at 90 Rpm.
Economy? The 14 cylinder engine for
example with a displacement of 25,480
Liters ( 1.56 million cubic inches ) burns
up 1,660 gallons of crude (“bunker”) oil
every hour.
100,000 HP was actually achieved on
a test bed in the workshop with the 14
cylinder model, running the engine flat out
at just under 102 RPM.
102 Rpm may sound slow compared to a
normal sized car engine that operates at
about 2-4000 rpm, but when an engine is
as big as this then fast engine revolutions
are made obsolete by the sheer power
output.
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In the image to the left, a
worker at the plant is finalizing work on the cylinder
block. This image shows the
piston sleeves. The worker
could quite easily have a nap
inside one of the bores and
no one would notice!
A SPECIAL
THANKS TO
WALT POLCOCK
FOR THIS
ARTICLE
Below are the pistons
that will soon be
fitted into the engine.
Unlike normal car
sized pistons these 3
foot diameter pistons
incorporate lots of
holes and it is through
these holes that oil is
injected through valves
to keep all the working
parts at a maximum
low wear tolerance.
Despite the colossal amounts of power output produced by these engines, surprisingly low wear rates have
actually been recorded. Cylinder liner wear for example is only about 0.03 mm down for every 1000 hours of
engine use.
It must be remembered here that these engines work at about 20 times slower than a normal 2.0 Liter car
engine and this is a major contributor to the life of the engine.
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Big Foot Speaks...
by Rudy Weber, Safety Coordinator
When you turn on your truck does it return the Favor?
Safety Belts, We all put on the best brakes we can get, disc up front and back
and the best tires we can pet or the best looking. We now can stop on dime
& give change if we half to but our bodyies like to just keep on truckin, I think we should be belted up to
help our bodyies stop as fast as our trucks. A lot you are installing Safety belts for safety , we need everyone in the club to buckel up and stop flying out of our seats when we need to stop to avoid another
vehicle. We all use them in our cars , now its time to start using them in our trucks.
Keep on truckin.
In the image above the pistons shell bearings are being fitted into the engine
block. They are lowered into place by a crane and guided in by two workers
and a supervisor. They keep all surfaces of the engine clean at this stage
as any grit or dirt could later add wear to the engine or worse destroy it,
so the workers are wearing special cloth overshoes so as not to leave any
abrasions on the fine working surfaces. Also you may notice that sheeting is
covering the rest of the engines crankcase bearing housing to keep the dust
off. These engines cost many millions upon millions of dollars; in fact, more
than the ship itself that they are installed into.
This image depicts the 300 ton crankshaft of the 10 cylinder engine. You may notice
here that there are steps on the wall of the casing to climb down into the engines
sump!
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Editor’s Ramblings...
by Chris Travers
Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday that a bunch of us ditched work to go to the
Winternationals and now we are planning to go to the NHRA finals next week. Yep, the year has
passed before us . With the advent of Winter comes the Holidays and of course downtime for some
of our trucks. I will be doing the Corvette rear end transplant beginning next week, hopefully to have it
ready to drive to the John Force Holiday Show in early December. Spray Can Larry has his air conditioning almost ready to go (and it’s raining outside?), Mas & Dianne are eagerly waiting for the unveiling
of their new ride, Dusty will attempt to get his carburetor under control, Dale and Don may even finish
a frame or two, and Ted...well we just never know what to expect from him and the neat additions he
constantly makes to make his truck 100% his design.
During this special time of the year after you have your family time, take some time to get up close and
personal with your truck. We forget that no matter what you may have done in the past, these things
are 50+ years old. Do you work the same as you did 30 years ago? I didn’t think so. Take your time
during that next oil change and look for those nasty frame cracks, suspension problems, and don’t
forget the tires by checking the pressure and date codes. Need help? Just ask. We have a great and
growing group of guys that are willing to pitch in. Heck, I must have had 5 or 6 guys ask about tearing
my truck apart for that rear end swap. I’ll bet that a few of them will still be around when it comes time
to put it back together too!
Chris Travers - NEWS LETTER & ACTIVITIES - [email protected]
If you missed the
F-100 Western Nationals
show this year or want another
Show T-Shirt, $20 includes the
postage for domestic shipping.
You will also get a dash plaque.
Use ed@pickupslimited at,
http://www.paypal.com
.
For international orders,
send an e-mail to
[email protected].
HOT ROD ART - CAR PORTRAITS
ART PRINTS - COOL HOT ROD GIFTS
BOX 37, WOODLYN, PA 19094 - [email protected]
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Thanks to the truckers in the
UK and our Aussie’s down
under for your orders! Do you want to subscribe to the
PUL mailing list? Just send a
note to
[email protected]
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I’ll Bet You
Don’t Have
One of These!
The Time is in
the preparation
Are you looking for something
different to add to your Christmas Wish List this year? How
about your truck on the cover
of Classic Trucks, Hot Rod, or
Street Rodder? Impossible you
say, guess again.
Check out http://www.myowncover.com and you can create
your own custom magazine
cover and receive it in a custom
frame for about $60.00 including shipping. Not a bad price for
your spot in history.
I played around with it and the
results are really cool. The first
thing you need is a good quality
shot of your ride. Those of you
that attended the 101 Beach
Cruise probably have one online
that you can grab for free. After
you have your shot, you have
the opportunity to list all types
of lies about yourself and truck.
Good stuff for sure.
You Probably
won’t even see most of
these psinted parts, but
I’ll know that they are
there!
This is not limited to the automotive world as there are a ton
of titles to choose from including:
Always use plenty of ANTISEIZE compound when attaching
dissimilar metals together
Hauln’ Freight American Cars
5.0 Mustang & Super Fords
Car Craft
Hot Rod
Modified Mustangs & Fords
Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords
Popular Hot Rodding
Rod & Custom
Street Rodder
Classic Trucks
Custom Classic Trucks
Sport Truck
Truckin’
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History of the Stainless Steel Car
In 1935, officials at Allegheny
Ludlum Steel Division and the
Ford Motor Company collaborated on an experiment that would
become a legacy and a tribute to
one of the most dynamic metals
ever developed.
Allegheny Ludlum, a pioneer
producer of stainless steel,
proposed the idea of creating a
stainless steel car to Ford. The
idea took shape in the form of
a 1936 Deluxe Sedan. That car
became the centerpiece of a
campaign to expose the public
to the new metal and its many
uses.
The stainless steel cars were
perfect vehicles for increasing
awareness of the quality of the
metal. And over the years, this
quality has been shown in its
stainless performance.
Of the six stainless steel cars
that rolled off the Ford assembly
line in Detroit in 1936, four exist
today as living proof of the durability of stainless steel. One is
on display at the Heinz Regional
History Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
Each of the original six logged
at least 200,000 miles in the
hands of Allegheny Ludlum officials before “retiring” to private
ownership in 1946. Thousands
of additional miles have been
logged on the odometers since,
and the shiny bodies have outlasted most of their non-stainless steel parts.
Since 1960, when two stainless steel Ford Thunderbirds
were introduced, they have
been displayed throughout the
United States and Europe.
The two Thunderbirds came
off the Wixom, Michigan production line on July 11, 1960,
and each has traveled over
100,000 miles, demonstrating the durability and timeless
beauty of stainless steel.
With the exception of the body
skin, bumpers and grille, which
are made of T302 stainless
steel, every other component
is standard 1960 Thunderbird
equipment. Also included is
the first T409 solid stainless
steel muffler released on a
production vehicle. Both cars
still have their original mufflers
and T304 exhaust pipes after
25 years on the road! Once
again, the companies proved
that stainless steel’s enduring
beauty is matched by its toughness.
Allegheny Ludlum and Ford would
later collaborate on two more stainless models, a 1960 Thunderbird and a
1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible.
Of the 11 cars originally built, nine are
still in use.
The experiment was an unparalleled success on a number of
levels. Public awareness of stainless steel’s many uses increased
with every city and state the
cars visited. Through many years
of active use, metallurgists and
engineers were amazed at the
superiority of the silvery metal.
As with all stainless steel there
is no need for painting. The
corrosion-resistant properties
of the stainless eliminate the
problems caused by rust.
Except for the vehicle’s body,
all other parts and equipment
on the car are standard for the
1967 Lincoln Convertible. The
vehicle’s weight is just about
equal to one with a standard
steel body.
Three stainless Lincolns were
built that year. Allegheny Ludlum Steel retains two and still
uses them for customer visits
and special events. A full set of
Stainless automobiles (1936
Deluxe, T-Bird, and Continental)
are on permanent display in
the Crawford Auto Museum in
Cleveland, Ohio.
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The 1967 Lincoln Convertible was the
last of the stainless steel cars produced by the Ford Motor Company and
Allegheny Ludlum Steel.
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A special thanks to Steve Neiheisel’s buddy J.C. Campbell for the heads up
on this information. J.C.’s photos and write up from his account of seeing
this ‘36 at a local parade. Thanks guys and I guess I owe you a beer Steve
after you buy one for J.C....C.T.
This is the 1936 Ford built for and owned by Allegheny Ludlum Steel of Brackenridge, PA. This
car was attending our open house and then was featured in a local parade with over 100 of our
salaried, hourly and retired employees walking alongside. This is 1 of only 4 in existence and is
the only one currently in running & in road-worthy condition.
The car is in exceptional condition, with the interior and even the frame looking great. All 4 cars
each had over 200,000 miles on them before they removed them from service. These cars
were built for Allegheny as promotional and marketing projects. The top salesmen each year
were given the honor of being able to drive them for one year.
The V-8 engine (max 85 H.P.) ran like a sewing machine and was surprisingly smooth and quite.
I thought this was a much better looking automobile than The Ford Thunderbird that visited us
last year.
FYI, the car was insured (we were told) for the trip to Louisville via covered trailer for 1.5 million
dollars. We were also told that the dies were ruined by stamping the stainless car parts, making
these the last of these cars ever produced.
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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: _____________________
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Year: ______ Model: _____________________
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We are collecting photos of members and their cars for our web site www.pickupslimited.com. If you
would like your truck displayed for all the world to enjoy, please include photos and any history, specs,
or stories with your application. Please write your name on the back of any photos...better yet, you
can e-mail this information to [email protected]
Pickups Limited - Orange County Chapter Membership Dues: Dues are $10 per month or
$110 per year if paid annually by February 1. New members joining after January may prorate
their membership fees at a rate of $10.00 per month. There is a one time initiation fee of $40 for
any new members. Please send check or money order payable to Pickups Limited to:
P.O. Box 4631
Anaheim, CA 92803
MEETING INFORMATION
We have our business meeting on the
2nd Thursday of each month at 7:oopm.
Our meeting place is:
Ken Grody Ford
6211 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621.
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 (714) 493-0703
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