The Official Publication of Orange County Pickups Limited
www.pickupslimited.com July-august 2012
30th Annual F-100 Western Nationals What a celebration!!
by Ed Oe - event chairman
30 years has officially passed for the F-100 Western Nationals and I am here to report that the show is alive and well! What a day it was. The day started very early for most of us and I’m quite sure that many of you were working late into the night to get your trucks ready for the show. It was sure was noticeable by the condition and quality of the trucks that attended. Of course this show was all about the legends of the show and the major role they played keeping it going over the years in one way or another. From the smiles, and yes tears, that many had once they laid eyes on a old friend, the emotions were high at times. In some cases, it had been 20 years or longer since they had last seen each other. It was very touching to see their memories were as fresh as yesterday. There were three truckers honored today; Gary Ewing who started the show, Bill Lee for keeping the show going from Arizona to it’s current home in Anaheim California and Dale Beverley who only missed one show. All three have held positions in Pickups Limited over the years and gave effortlessly during good times and bad times.
Hauln’ Freight • July-August 2012
I would also like to thank everyone who came to the show. While other car shows have decreased in numbers us Ford guys keep on truckin’. The registration numbers for this 30th anniversary event were the same as last year while spectators were way up! Good job to everybody for knowing a good time when they see it. continued on page 6
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