Grand National F-100s May 2024

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C8OZ-5422916-PR Vent Window Handles, LH & RH Fits 1967-77 Ford Pickup $29.95 pr

D0TZ-10876-A Instrument Cluster Bezel Fits 1969-72 Ford Pickup $164.95 ea

C5ZZ-9735-R Accelerator Pedal Fits 1961-72 Pickup $14.95 ea

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Welcome Truckers

To the 2024 Grand National F-100 show! It is extremely exciting to introduce our new expanded outside venue here at the LeConte Center. Last year the show hit a milestone with Trucker’s attendance exceeding expectations. This new area has been under construction for the past few years starting with expanding parking utilizing pavers instead of asphalt

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for a more aesthetic appearance, plus a much cooler experience. Then a new pedestrian bridge was built to connect all to the LeConte Center. This new area provides the show with more room for trucks, swap meet and vendors.

The Classic Truck hobby is growing! The Grand National F-100 show has become a true world-wide event. In 2023 we had Truckers attend from all over the globe. Folks from Europe, South America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, not to mention from all over the US. Many driving their trucks to the show!

Please welcome our vendors and swap meet folks to the show by exploring and buying their products. You will see many new vendors this year including those who have attended in the past, adding to the size and scope of the show. There is a lot to see and learn. The show is as much about the people as it is about the trucks.

Schedule

of Events

Thursday, May 16 OPENING DAY

THURSDAY, MAY 16

OPENING DAY

8:00a.m. Show Opens, Registration Begins, Convention Center Opens, T-Shirt Sales begin.

8:00 am Show Opens. Registration Begins. Convention Center Opens. T-Shirt Sales Begin.

10:00 a.m Opening Ceremony, National Anthem

10:00 am Opening Ceremony with the National Anthem.

10:05 a.m. Fat Fender Garage Show and Tell (at their booth inside the LeConte Center)

10:05 am Fat Fender Garage Show and Tell (at their booth inside the LeConte Center).

5: p.m. Show and Convention Center Closes

5:00 pm Show and Convention Center Closes.

No vehicles can enter or leave outside show area after 6:00 p.m.

No vehicles can enter or leave outside the show area after 6:00 pm.

Friday, May 17 2nd DAY OFTHE SHOW

FRIDAY, MAY 17

2ND DAY OF THE SHOW

8:00 a.m. Show Opens, Registration Continues, Convention Center Opens, T-Shirt Sales resume.

10:00 a.m. National Anthem

8:00 am Show Opens. Registration Begins. Convention Center Opens. T-Shirt Sales Resume.

10:00 am National Anthem.

2:00 p.m. Fat Fender Garage Show and Tell (at their booth inside the LeConte Center)

2:00 pm Fat Fender Garage Show and Tell (at their booth inside the LeConte Center).

3:00 p.m. Pre-Cruise Meeting

3:00 pm Pre-Cruise Meeting.

4:00 p.m. Grand National Cruise Through The Smokies

4:00 pm Grand National Cruise through the Smokies.

5:00 pm Show and Convention Center Closes.

6:00 p.m. Cruise Returns

No vehicles can enter or leave outside the show area after 6:00 pm.

5:00 p.m. Show and Convention Center Closes

6:00 pm Cruise Returns.

No vehicles can enter or leave outside show area after 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 18 3rd DAY OFTHE SHOW

Saturday, May 18

3RD

DAY OF THE SHOW

8:00 a.m. Show Opens, Registration Continues, Convention Center Opens, T-Shirt Sales resume.

8:00 am Show Opens. Registration Begins. Convention Center Opens. T-Shirt Sales Resume.

10:00 a.m. National Anthem / Veteran Recognition

10:00 am National Anthem and Veteran Recognition.

12:00 noon Registration Closes

12:00 pm Registration Closes.

1:00 p.m. Veteran Recognition

1:00 pm Veteran Recognition.

3:00 pm 50/50 Give-Away Award.

3:00 p.m. 50/50 Give Away Award

4:00 pm Show Closes.

4:00 p.m. Show Closes

5:00 pm Awards Ceremony in the Greenbriar Room inside the LeConte Center.

5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony in the Greenbriar Room inside the LeConte Center

COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS FOR COLLECTOR CARS

AGREED VALUE COVERAGE

You can predetermine the value of your vehicle. Once the underwriting team has agreed to this amount, it becomes the coverage limit for the policy term. In the event of a total loss, this amount is paid, with no deductible in most states.

NO MILEAGE LIMITATIONS

While participating in hobby-related events, owners enjoy their collector vehicle without monitoring their odometer.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS

•High Liability Limits, up to $1,000,000.00

•Towing and labor expenses

•Auto Show medical reimbursement, $5,000.00 each person, up to $10,000.00

•Spare parts coverage, up to $500.00

• “Trip Interruption” coverage, up to $600.00 reimbursement for transportation expenses, lodging and/or meals in the event of a collision or mechanical / electrical breakdown.

•Inflation Guard

-Optional by State

•Automatic coverage on newly acquired vehicles for a limited time.

•Collection discounts

•Optional Deductibles

#218 ANTHONY SABIA #414 ROBERT MORGAN #288 EDWARD MCCARVER #182 LAUREN LOVE #449 BILLY PHILLIPS PRE 48 BEST IN CLASS

#202 BRIAN EDMONDS #131 CURTIS WARREN #863 CHRIS CUBBAGE #450 GEORGE JARQUIN #155 MICHAEL ANTHONY #102 BOBBY TEAGUE #128 LESTER MORGAN #456 RANDY KOEGEL #173 TRACY NORTON #469 GLENN LAY 48 - 52

53 - 56

BEST IN CLASS

#54 JANET ELLISON #331 MARK CARTER #250 JAMIE STEWART #5 DUANE HERBERT #31 JASON MITCHELL #293 KEVIN TRAYLOR #275 JERRY PARKER #281 BOB KOSCHE #177 RANDY THORTON #415 ROBERT FRANCIS #146 LARRY WOMACK #75 JERION FOWLER #23 MARK ELIZONDO #62 TIM BERRYMEN #13 BRADLEY & BRENDA REPLOGLE #298 TOMMY ALTERMOSE #208 STUART COFER #840 TL CARVER #692 KERRY MITCHELL #761 AMOS #203 RUSS HINDERLITER #559 TIM MOORE #289 TOMMY ROBBINS #105 RICHARD LOWE

#65 JULIE CRATE #166 STEVE MALMBERG #472 BRANDON DARNELL #249 NEIL UTT #461 REX HASCH 57 - 60 BEST IN CLASS

#177 LYNN PACE

#110 TONY HICKS

#264 TRAVIS LANG

#117 LEE ROBINSON

#585 JASON GUYTON

#332 RICK CAZA

#97 SONIA ROBERTS

#279 MICKEY BARFIELD

#720 REX LINDSEY #79 JEFF LEVVORN

#157 BRIAN BOONE

#107 KEVIN MILLER

#49 STEVE HOWIE

#78 RANDY RENFRO

#297 JANICE BEARDON

#267 MICHAEL PARSONS

#143 TODD HAYES

#48 CHELSY RANDOLF

#300 DEVON FIETZER

#29 SKIP DEAN

#278 LOUIS GUZZO

#311 JEFF DAVIS

#351 CHRIS SMITH

#343 RICHARD YATES

#391 MARC GOMBOSI

#524 BRIAN MCNEIL

#883 AL MORGAN

#416 LEON CAMPBELL

#379 FRANKIE DARNELL

#631 STANLEY HICKEY

#192 RAMANDA PRICE

#437 TOMMY WHALEY

#855 JOE GILREATH

#261 BARRETT BECKER

#925

325 JEREMY SEAY

164 JUSTIN OSTERLAND

53 MATTHEW MORGAN

43 TOMMY CROSBY

171 RONNIE CANTRELL

226 WILLIAM LEIMBACH

418 NIKKO HUTTO

669 DON HART

83 TONY STEARMAN

215 JODY HENDERSON

50 RAY SULLIVAN

240 JOHN MILLER

38 KEITH MARION

210 JEFF BAILEY

696 STEVE JONES

413 JAMES BILLER

723 DARRELL SLAUGHTER

725 COLTON DAVIS

811 TOMMY MCGUIRE

317 MILFORD DAVIS 214 RONALD BIBEY 253 DILLON SMALL 571 BRENT WALKER 32 SHANNON RINGUET 625 RICHARD DISHMAN

#12 SCOTT YOUNG

#724 DAVID REED

#108 JOHN MILLER

#89 RAY RAMSEY

#938 HUNTER KERN

PANELS: #355 SHERWOOD SANDERS

#466 PATRICK MCCURDY

BEST CREW CAB: #232 BRADLEY MORRISON #458 MARK LEONARD

PATINA: #593 MIKE GOINS #935 SOLOMON LUNGER

4 WHEEL DRIVE: #252 DAVID SMALL #641 PAUL THOMPSON

STOCK: #895 JIMMY ANTHONY #791 EDWARD MCCARVER

#370 SCOTT ANDERSON

#340 RAY MAY

#73 GARY ROSE

A Look Back at the 2023 Another

cruise through the Smokies!

Words by Adam Johnson

The world’s largest Classic Ford Truck Show took place on May 16-20, 2023 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Exactly 1,121 Blue Ovals registered, with several thousands of spectators entering through the gates to look at all the beautiful rides and shop at one of the biggest vendor swap meets for F-100 enthusiasts in the country!

Registered vehicles competed in various awards and Truck of the Year in several different classes. For special awards, Byron Welch took home the Dan Ford Spirit Award, and Macey Madden took home the Incredible Youth Award. Congratulations to all the winners!

For more information, check out www.gnf100show.com. The show is open to all Ford pickups 1996 and older F-1, F-100 and F-150 models. (No Broncos or Rancheros).

Champ Meet

Champ Dial is the husband to Meagan Carpenter-Dial and the father to Vedah, Jude, and Able Dial. Champ is the Operations Manager for We Pack Logistics. Champ has an undergraduate degree in Biology, a Masters in Science Education, and a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership.

At the show, Champ works both behind the scenes and out with the public. You will see him doing everything from taking trash off, parking trucks, to answering questions and more!

Chuck has been a part of the truck show since we started the show in 2018. He sees the vision and loves the Ford Truck Family.

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LeConte Center (Inside)

LeConte Center Outside Lot

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RODS CRUISIN’ METAL SIGNS & T-SHIRTS

Dr. Dave at Dennis Carpenter snagged the wheels off a 2002 Mustang and plugged then onto the DC shop truck giving it a whole new attitude.

Powered by the original 6 cylinder running gear and wearing its original thinning green paint, this 1956 F-100 long bed shows minimal amounts of rust or dents and exudes the patina vibe to the max. Fact is nobody likes washing and waxing shop trucks anyway so leaving the body “as-is” was a no brainer, though it did need a different set of wheels to increase the “Wow” factor.

In this case, we used a set of factory Ford 17” Buillitt wheels that came off a 2002 Mustang GT that was setting in our backyard. This gave us the opportunity to get resourceful and at the same time, give us the retro look we were searching for with a minimal outlay of cash. Since the truck still uses its original hubs, we did need to use wheel adapters in order to mount the Mustang wheels.

Here are the tire sizes the doctor ordered to give the DC ‘56 shop truck that most desirable rubber rake. On the front he mounted a pair of Cooper 225/60R17s and on the rear he chose beefier 245/65R17s to better fill out the wheel wells. We also think lower is better and to bring the beast a bit closer to the ground we installed a dropped axle and sandwiched some lowering blocks between the rear axle and springs. All in all, we think the operation was a success.

The original Ford “Horsey” center emblems were sent to the glue factory and we replaced them with more suitable wheel centers. The machine shop at Carpenter was responsible for whittling the four, slightly domed, aluminum center caps that now adorn the 5-spoke Bullitt wheels. We think they look really cool.

This 2002 Mustang GT was set out to pasture years ago and donated its factory 17” American Torq-Thrust inspired wheels to the cause. Luckily, the aluminum alloy wheels were void of any major scarring and only needed some cleaning before they found their way onto the DC shop truck.

1983 FORD F100. $795 | New fuel pump, new water pump, new battery, new plugs, new ignition module, new coil, new seat cover. Truck must be picked up in Abilene, it has a salvage title. 325-677-5466

1972 FORD F100. $16,995 | 350ci Small Block Fuel Injected LT-1 eng, serious performance upgrades, for list: https://www.autobarnclassiccars.com/ vehicles/1660/1972-ford-f100 or call 704-788-2765

1954 FORD F100. $38,000 | Side Step, Auto, PS, Has original 292 Y Block system, Electronic ignition, Original Wooden Bed, New tires, carpet, Beautiful Turquoise Blue Paint Job, 760-710-9322 California

1951 FORD F100 $13,795 | Engine burn, Exterior burn, parts available, ***RESTORATION PROJECT** This is a repairable vehicle, www.ECoastAuto.com, 540-707-0055, Virginia

976 FORD F100 RANGER XLT. $33,995 | 390ci FE Big Block Extensive Upgrades, 3spd auto C-6, Only 65,197 miles, current owner has had it for 30yrs & has taken substantial efforts to keep it top cond, 704-788-2765

1961 FORD F100. $23,995 | 350 Turbo eng, Runs/ Drives, New Paint; Tires & more, PW/PB, Spray-in Liner, SPRAY-IN BED LINER; Serviced, Inspected- Ready to go! 540-586-5713 Virginia

Byron Welch has been participating in the F-100 hobby since the beginning F-100 Supernationals at Chimney Rock, North Carolina. Byron is from Crossville, Tennessee and has been to all the F-100 shows. A true, great friend and fellow Ford Trucker.

Macey Madden is the lovely young lady in the middle between Meagan Dial and Joseph Carpenter. She is 15 years old and the proud owner of a 1975 F-100 Ford pickup truck. Macey and her family live on a farm where she loves to care for their

Remembering

Roger Eugene Altop

February 19, 1953 — January 9, 2024

It was incredibly sad news to hear of the passing of our dear friend Roger Altop in January, 2024. His contributions to the F-100 community have left an indelible mark, and his presence will be deeply missed.

Roger served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. If you knew Roger, then you knew he loved God, family, friends, and country in this order. Roger was a retired fabricator with NASCAR and an avid NASCAR fan.

Roger was not just a fellow enthusiast, he was a cherished member of our F-100 family, bringing passion, camaraderie, and a genuine love for Ford trucks to our community. His war spirit and willingness to share knowledge enriched the experiences of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In addition to his impact on our community, Roger was especially known for is beloved F-100, Sinclair, a truck that reflected not only his automotive prowess but also his personal connection to the vehicles we all hold dear. Roger was the true Ford Truck Celebrity!

Rest in peace our good friend.

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Tailgate 1953-72 F-100 Flareside (without hooks) $439.95 ea

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Hood F O R D Letters Fits 1967-69 F-100/350 $37.95 set

C7TZ-13450-KIT Taillight Lens (LH & RH) Kit w Gaskets Fits 1967-72 F-100/350 Styleside. $47.95 kit

D8TZ-13201-A Park Light Lens, LH. 1978-79 F100/350 $56.95 ea

D8TZ-13200-A Park Light Lens, RH. 1978-79 F100/350 $56.95 ea

D3TZ-1020530-PR Door Seal Kit. Does LH & RH Doors. Fits 1973-79 F100/800 Regular Cab. $59.95 pr