In celebration of the F-100 Western Nationals' 25th anniversary, Pickups Limited invited Pat Ford out from North Carolina to sign autographs, shake hands, and share stories. In case you don't know who Pat is, he puts on the F-100 Supernationals in Tennessee, which is proud to hold the title of world's largest F-100 event. Pat's a legend, and with that last name of his he'd have to be! Pat's son Squire also made the trip, and both were made honorary members of Pickups Limited for their hard work in the world of F-100s. Jack Reis was also honored for his involvement since the early days of the aftermarket for pioneering and providing products for classic truckers. It's hard to tell where we'd be today in the hobby without people like Jack who dedicated their lives to furthering it.
Pickups Limited has another two-day event planed for '08, with the show taking place June 21. For info on upcoming as well as past events and more, go to www.f100westernnationals.com or www.pickupslimited.com for all the details. We'll see you there next summer!
 Joseph DeRego brought his...  Joseph DeRego brought his ultra clean and understated '64 F-100 out from the Phoenix area. The truck sports a Flareside bed, 223ci six-cylinder, BorgWarner four-speed, blacker-than-black PPG paint, and 15-inch Hurst slicks. |  This green '53 belongs to...  This green '53 belongs to Jerry Wassenaar of Vista, CA. It caught our eye with its louvered hood, traditional pinstriping, as-cast American Racing Salt Flat Special wheels, and scavenger pipes. |  Don Schumacher from Long Beach,...  Don Schumacher from Long Beach, CA, might own one of the classiest '35 Ford trucks out there. It almost looks like the truck was built to the highest hot rod standards back in '48 and has been frozen in time since. The full-fendered prewar pickup features a built and detailed flathead with 2x2s and Navarro aluminum heads and wears 16-inch bias-ply tires on Kelsey-Hayes bent-spoke wheels |
 Sunshine rained down on Chuck...  Sunshine rained down on Chuck Haubrick's Candy Apple Red '56 and set it aglow. Pro Design Hot Rods in Santa Ana, CA, did all the fab work on Chuck's truck, which included installing an IFS, 12-bolt rearend, and a 425hp RamJet/700-R4 drivetrain. Stay tuned for a full feature on this one. |  It was hard not to notice...  It was hard not to notice the raffle tents stuffed with all manner of prizes, and I bought five tickets for the Garage Equipment Supply four-post lift, but alas, my luck ran out. Besides, I don't think my neighbors or landlord would appreciate having it in my front yard. |  To escape some of the inland...  To escape some of the inland heat, Robert Cardenas hopped in his flat black '64 F-100 and headed out from his home in Hemet, CA. His longbed sits nice and low and looks clean with big Cragar S/S wheels complete with tree bar spinners. |