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

June 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

Silicon Valley Cruise…………………………..Page 3

Modesto Happenings………………….………Page 8

Port City Chit Chat…………………………….Page 9

Events…………………………………….…….Page 9

Birthdays & Anniverseries…………………….Page 10

Chapter Information……………………………Page 11

Want Ads………………………………...……..Page 11

Event Flyers…………………………………….Page 14

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TRIVIA

Last month’s question: What car was the first production V-12, as well as the first production car with aluminum pistons

Answer: The 1915 Packard Twin-Six used during

WWI in Italy. These motors inspired Enzi Ferrari

to adopt the V-12 in 1948.

This month’s question: What car company was originally know as Swallow Sidecars (aka SS)? *********************************

“Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel”……………...Proverbs 20:17

EAST BAY CHAPTER

EAST BAY BANTER

BY: Ken Rogers

Hi from East Bay,

May was a busy month for our chapter. On May 3rd

we

met at the Hilton Hotel in Fremont to cruise to San Jose

for the Silicon Valley Cruise. We met up with everyone at

Pep Boys parking lot, on Stevens Creek Blvd. There was a

good turnout of F-100’s and vintage vehicles. A number of

stops were planned and participants would draw a card at

each one to go towards making up a poker hand. The

final stop was Saratoga Springs for the BBQ, awards and

raffles. Good run Silicon Valley. We really enjoyed this

day.

On May 10th we had a good show of F-100’s at the Old

Town Niles Show. Livermore Chapter members, Nancy,

and Jose joined East Bay for a good show. We had great

weather, and a fun day. Robert and Ruth Martinez

received an award for best truck.

On May 17th some of our members attended the Classic

Cruisers U.S.A. Show in Newark. There were a lot of great

cars that were there. A free breakfast was served at Dino’s

Diner, and was enjoyed by all.

Chuck Arroyo, a long time member of Shades Of The

Past car club in the East Bay area, recently passed away.

Chuck always had something funny to say, and kept

people laughing. For many years, his club put on the

Martins Beach Run, which was enjoyed by many folks. We

will miss Chuck at the car shows. R.I.P. Chuck, and keep

them laughing.

Are you planning to attend the North-South Run this

year? We sure hope so. This well planned event is one

you won’t want to miss, and will not forget. Check it out.

August 15 thru 17.

See you at Port City’s run, Cruisin’ The Grove, on June

1st.

Keep On Truckin’

Kenny Rogers

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ANNUAL SILICON VALLEY CRUISE

By: Jim Dillinger

Once again the Silicon Valley Chapter has hosted one of the South Bay’s premier events for special interest vehicles. On

Saturday, May 3rd

, they held the annual Silicon Valley Cruise, a driving event that combines cruising the Silicon Valley with a

whole bunch of other hot rods, customs, and restored vehicles, stops along the way that are of interest to the participants, a

chance to win a large selection of great prizes, mingle with good friends (old and new), and have a sumptuous meal.

The day started at the Pep Boys Auto Parts store on Stevens Creek Blvd. in the Santa Clara/San Jose area. All of the Bay

Area Pep Boys Stores have very

recently added a “Speed Shop” area to

their stores, and this store wanted to

have the cruise started there to help

spread the word about this new

addition. They also donated a bunch of

raffle prizes and goody-bag stuffers.

The morning of the cruise, Pep Boys

also provided an E-Z Up for the

registration area, and supplied donuts

and coffee for all the participants. The “speed shop” manager, Jason Anderson, selected Mike Guerreiro’s 56 Ford pickup as

his favorite vehicle, and presented Mike the trophy commemorating that choice.

At about 9:00 AM, everyone hopped in their hot rods and caravanned over to Campbell Auto Restoration & High

Performance Center, better known as CAR. There, owner Tom Dillard gave everyone a tour of the facility and spent some

time explaining everything about their operation.

Presenting the detail to which they go to build or

refurbish the cars they get in there was an eye-opener

for a number of people. It helps us understand why it’s

so expensive to build (and own) a “show quality car”. At

the conclusion of the shop tour, Tom selected Gary

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Bohn’s 56 Big Window as his favorite vehicle. Gary is also the person who stepped up to sponsor this year’s run by donating

the funds to provide run t-shirts for all the entries and sponsors.

Leaving CAR, the group moved on to a parking lot at West Valley College in

Saratoga. This stop provided an opportunity for everyone to stretch their legs,

check out all the cool vehicles they had joined up with for this cruise, and give

Gary Bohn, as the run sponsor, time to choose his favorite entry. His choice was

a very sharp 32 Ford 3 window coupe hi-boy (sorry, I didn’t get the owner’s

name).

From West Valley College, it was off to Savannah-Channelle Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. There, everyone was

directed to park up on a bluff overlooking the winery, where they would also have a great view of the surrounding hills and

valleys. There was an older estate style home on the bluff that had its bottom floor converted to a tasting room area,

complete with a patio overlooking the beautiful scenery. Everyone took the opportunity to kick back, sample some of the

wines, and continue to get to know some of their fellow cruise members. It also gave the winery’s owner, Mike, and the wine

maker, Mark, the chance to check out all the vehicles, and select their favorite to be presented the trophy sponsored by

Savannah-Channelle. Their selection was a fantastic 1926 Ford Model T 2 door sedan, owned by Don Yegge, that had a

number of subtle little touches that were really neat, and helped it to stand out in the crowd.

After spending some very enjoyable time at the winery, it was a short drive part way down the mountain

to Saratoga Springs, a picturesque area in the woods, with multiple picnic areas, a play area for the kids,

some RV camp sites, a creek meandering through it, and some very large BBQ pits, one of which supplied

a huge BBQ lunch for all the cruise participants. If anyone left the park hungry, it could only be from lack of

availing themselves of the great food that was served. There were even plates seen that probably needed

two people to carry them back to the tables.

After everyone had the chance to stuff themselves, it was time for the raffles to begin. As it’s been for the

last couple of years, there were fewer prizes, but of a much higher quality and value. One of the favorites

was the chance to win one of the bottles of wine sporting the Silicon Valley Cruise artwork on the label.

These have been a part of the prizes for the last four years, and there are a number of people who make a

point of trying to win one for their collection.

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After all the raffle prizes were awarded it was time to see who would win the 50/50 raffle, as well as who would be the

lucky winners in the poker run. The 50/50 was won by a first-time participant with the Cruise (again, I missed his name). He

made a point of letting everyone know that this was his first event with hot rodders, he drives a 2014 Corvette, and that he’s

never had so much fun with cars. He promises he’ll be back for more next

year.

The best poker hand prize of $50 was won by ex-Silicon Valley Chapter

member Greg Leonard. Greg swears that everything was on the up-and-up,

but there were some who questioned how he could be a two time winner

(he won last

year’s poker

hand as well).

He promises that

if he wins again

next year he’ll

donate the

winnings to

charity (perhaps he’ll consider donating to my “truck fund”). We

didn’t get the name of the winner of the of the $25 “worst hand”

winner, but we’re sure they were happy.

Several more trophies for ‘Favorite Vehicles’ were awarded

while at Saratoga Springs as well. The Manager’s Favorite,

selected by their weekend manager, was given to Bill Burnett for

his awesome 31 Model ‘A’ coupe hi-boy. The big-block Chevy in this car sounds awfully impressive, through its open

headers, when it’s fired up.

California Drywall, a San Jose area contractor, was one of the contributing sponsors for this year’s cruise. One of their

executives, Brian Bowles, just happens to be the grandson-in-law of Silicon Valley Chapter members Gary & Kathy Bohn.

Since he was unable to attend the event, Kathy stood in for him and selected Ben Lopez’s 47 Ford four door sedan as

“Brian’s Choice”. Kathy said that the second she saw the car pull into the Pep Boys parking lot earlier in the morning, she fell

in love with it. Apparently it has something to do with some youthful memories it sparked for her.

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Another event sponsor was Rudy’s Plaster Masters, a local stucco contractor. The owner, Tom Rudy, is an avid hot rodder

who comes from a family background of gear-heads, and he wasn’t able to make it to the cruise as the result of having to

deal with some medical issues, so “Tom’s Choice”, selected by this writer, was awarded to an immaculate 51 Chevy 2 door

sedan. Sometimes a car with relatively few modifications can be done so “just right” that you have to keep coming back for

another look. That’s what this car was to me. I simply couldn’t get enough of it, even though it’s still powered by an inline six,

and has no significant changes other than stance, paint, and wheels. The owner’s had to leave early, so the trophy was

accepted by their friend. (Here we go again…..more names I didn’t get!!)

The final contributing sponsor was the South Bay Piping Industry Union Local. Silicon Valley Chapter member, Paul Oller

is one of their members. He also does some teaching for them, so he ended up being the one who selected Vern Solberg’s

super nice 50 Ford F-1 as their “favorite vehicle” trophy.

This story would not be complete without recognizing the generous people and sponsors that make it possible to put this

event together without causing our chapter to go bankrupt; Gary Bohn, Rudy’s Plaster Masters, the South Bay Piping

Industry Union Local, California Drywall, and Pep Boys Auto Parts (San Jose store) all deserve a huge “THANK YOU”. We

would also like to thank Kevin Villa and his friend for diligently ensuring that we had a picture of every vehicle entered.

Michelle Guerreiro spent the entire day circulating through each of cruise stops to photograph the people, the stops, and the

activities. Most of the pictures used for this article were taken by her. Michelle Leonard, and her friend John, worked tirelessly

throughout the day to ensure all the participants got to draw a card for their chance to fill in a winning poker hand. We would

like to acknowledge the help and support of all the Silicon Valley Chapter members and their wives for all their hard work as

well. Last, but not least, thank you to East Bay Chapter and Modesto Chapter for their generous donations. If anyone was

missed here, blame it on my “oldtimer’s disease”, not on any lack of appreciation. An event like this requires many people,

doing many things, and we need and appreciate you all.

We hope you’ll enjoy a few more pictures from the cruise, and don’t forget to mark your calendars for May 2, 2015, for the

8th Annual Silicon Valley Cruise. The chapter has already started working on putting that together, and you won’t want to

miss it.

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Researchers for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater Boston recently and there

was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu. A bird pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to

everyone’s relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu.

However, during the detailed analysis, it was noted that varying colors of paint appeared on the bird’s beaks and claws. By

analyzing these paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with trucks, while only 2%

were killed by impact with a car.

MTA then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentage of

truck kills versus car kills.

He very quickly concluded the cause: When crows eat road kill, they always have a lookout crow in a nearby tree to warn

of impending danger. They discovered that while all the lookout crows could shout “Cah”, not a single one could shout

“truck”.

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Modesto Happenings

By:Bob Hansen

We were invited by Jennifer Mullen from Modesto Convention and Visitors Bureau to attend a small car show and

festivities commemorating the 100th anniversary of the UC Ag Extension. Jennifer often mans a booth at our shows to

promote Graffiti activities in the area. She has been a good source of publicity for our shows over the years. Attending were

John Walsh with his ’56 Ford truck, Bob Hansen with his ’67 Mustang, Carl Piercefield with his ’62 Ranchero, Wayne King

with his ’56 Vicky, and Russell and Eunice Holland with their ’38 Ford truck. It was held at the County Ag Center in Modesto

and drew a nice crowd and interesting mix of booths and attendees, ranging from 4-H to most of the Velvet Creamery Misfit

Car Club.

Our 21st Annual Back to Graffiti show is coming up soon – June 13 and 14 at the Fruit Yard. Members of our chapter have

been scrambling to get the flyers out. Tom Tomberlin and John Walsh have covered a lot of local area shows, and everyone

has pitched in to get the word out. From the looks of our pre-registers, we are going to have a great turn out – up 33% over

this time last year! Extended forecast is for mid-80’s – perfect car show weather. Would like to see all of you in our sister

chapters at the show. Should be a nice day for an outing. Goodie bags are looking great again this year and trophy donations

have far exceeded our expectations.

We are also gearing up for Summer Bash in July. Our mega-raffle is going to be spectacular!

Several from our Chapter are looking forward to attending Port City’s Cruisin’ the Grove in June at Oak Grove Regional

Park in Stockton. Look forward to seeing friends and enjoying the sun and festivities. Hope to see you there!

Who’s Working on What Tom Day reports his ’29 truck is painted. It’s a beautiful 2-tone copper and will be out for show later this summer. He was at

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the tire store this week picking up some 10 inch slicks mounted on traditional American mags. He is still waiting for special

order Cokers in traditional white wall for the front.

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A wife asks her husband, a software engineer, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get six." A short time later, the husband comes back with six cartons of milk. The wife asks him, "Why did you buy six cartons of milk?" He replied, "They had eggs."

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By: Karen Kleinert

Nothing this month from Port City Chapter, but then they’re a very small chapter and they’ve been super, super busy putting

the finishing touches on the “Cruisn’ The Grove Run”, held on June 1st. If you possibly can, be sure to take it in.

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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)

6/1/14…3rd

Annual Cruisin’ The Grove. Port City Chapter. Info: Art @ 209-476-9079***

6/13 &14/14…Back To Graffiti. Modesto Chapter. Info: John @ 209-603-9157 or Linda @ 209-523- 4479***

6/21/14…Pickups Limited, Orange County Chapter presents the 32nd

Annual F-100 Western Nationals. Featherly Park,

24001 Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA. Gates open at 6:00 AM. Free cruise on Friday. Information:

www.pickupslimited.com ***

6/29/14…2nd

Annual “Alice’s Lunch Run. Join East Bay Chapter for a fun cruise to Alice’s Restaurant in the Santa Cruz

mountains, and have a no host lunch at this fun establishment. Information: Gil, 510-697-6408***

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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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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAYS

6/30/41 Don Cox, Delta 6/28/48 Marie Rector, Silicon Valley

6/01/60 Carl Anderson, East Bay 6/02/64 Kelly Boldy, Delta

6/04/81 Jeremy Ambrose, Delta 6/16/?? Jan Taylor, Silicon Valley

ANNIVERSARY WITH CLUB

6/74 Mike Guerreiro, Silicon Valley 6/91 John & Linda Walsh, Modesto

6/97 Don & Sue Cox, Delta 6/13 Paul & Mardell Oller, Silicon Valley

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

6/01/63 Earl & Judy Pecka, San Joaquin 6/03/83 Robert & Ruth Martinez, East Bay

6/08/96 Tom & Jennifer Miller, Delta 6/24/06 Terry & Carolyn Booker, SanJoaquin

6/06/?? Bob & Donna Clayton, Modesto 6/18/?? Dusty & Debbie Johnson, Modesto

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CHAPTER MEETINGS Delta...2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 PM Round Table Pizza, Olivera & Old Chicago Blvd., Concord Contact: Don & Sue Cox (510)724-6351 East Bay...1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 PM, “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-

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FREE: I now have a pair of used chrome ones 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 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

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FOR SALE: 1948 Ford F1 – body only. Have cab and bed, fenders, & running boards. No frame. $1500.00 O.B.O.

1956 Ford F600 cab only.Mostly surface rust. No frame. $2500.00 O.B.O I am open to trades depending what you have and

if I want it. My name is Jim Simmons and I am with the Port City Chapter. My phone number is as follows: 209-224-

4256.Contact me only between the hours of 11 AM and & 7 PM.

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

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

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

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

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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

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East Bay Ford F-100 Elite

“2nd. Annual Alice Lunch Run”

Date: Sunday June 29

th.

Meet: Starbucks on Jackson 09:30, be a fun run see you all there. Call Gil for details 510 697-6408

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