2024 All Ford Truck Show - BE THERE!

[Gary Lewis]

The All Ford Truck Show is 5 weeks from tomorrow.

Skiatook, OK.  About 20 miles north of Tulsa.  No fees, just lots of Ford trucks of all shapes and ages.

BE THERE!  (If you kids don't know about the BE THERE tag, many of the radio commercials for drag races in the 60's ended with BE THERE!)

[Bronco638]

I would assume that Rick Woyczik will be there. He's into 1973-79 Ford trucks. I met him in Wisconsin this past Spring. He's very nice. I bought a sliding rear window from him for my Flare Side (after thinking someone had stolen the one that was in the cab of my truck while it was in storage - nope, I had put it in the shed, now I have two). He's from Claremore which is just a hop, skip and a jump from Skiatook. If you do know him, tell him I said 'hi' (he'll never remember me but his wife is very nice as is his daughter and grandson). Hope you have good weather and a fun day.

[Gary Lewis]

I found him on Facebook and sent him a message.  Thanks.

[BigBrother-84]

Gary, are you going to organize a 5 minutes video (Teams, Zoom or others) to let the foreign members greet the guys on site?

[Gary Lewis]

The show is two weeks from today and the trophies are here!  BE THERE!

The categories are as last year:

Crowd Favorite

Best Engine

Best Interior

Best Modifications

Farthest Driven

Best Paint

Best 1966 & Earlier

Best 1967 - 72

Best 1967 - 79

Best 1980 - 86

Best 1987 & Later

[Gary Lewis]

BigBrother-84 wrote

Gary, are you going to organize a 5 minutes video (Teams, Zoom or others) to let the foreign members greet the guys on site?

Sorry, Jeff.  I missed that.  I hadn't planned to do it this time as so few were interested last time.  And because Steve Fox/FoxFord33 isn't available and he was doing to video work.

Is that going to be a problem, folks?

[Gary Lewis]

I'm going to hire a young man from church, Yuri, to help set up & take down as well as to run the concession stand.  And toward the latter we've been doing some shopping:

[1986F150Six]

Gary, you are like a good Boy Scout.... always prepared!

[Gary Lewis]

Thanks, David.  But I thought the motto was Be Prepared, so while I'm not "always prepared" I'm trying to get prepared.  

Toward that end, last Saturday I asked at these local stores for contributions for the show, aka "swag".  Here's where we stand on that:

Bumper-To-Bumper: Gave a detailing kit, just like last year

Tate Boys Tires: Asked me to come back today, and today they gave me a card for an oil change - which could be up to $140 if it is a diesel.

O'Reilly's: Manager wasn't there but would be today.  Nope, didn't make it home but will be there tomorrow.

Skiatook Auto Parts: DeWayne asked me to come back tomorrow as he needs to talk to the manager.

Summit has already sent their contribution, but it only has ballots, vehicle ID cards, and a banner.

And LMC's hasn't come in yet so I don't know what it might contain.

[Gary Lewis]

Posted this on 14 pages on Facebook, so why not here?

The All Ford Truck Show is next Saturday in Skiatook, OK!  BE THERE!

Ever wonder what it takes to put a show on?  Email/call remote vendors and visit with local vendors to get the donations for awards.  Buy gift cards, trophies, tee shirts, & items for the concession stand.  Hire people to help set up/take down, take pics, sell concessions, etc.

Why?  So we can show off our beloved trucks and talk with like-minded afficionados.  So, BE THERE!

Having said that, I have all of the swag in and I must say that vendors are getting much less generous.  Only Summit and LMC sent me anything this year, and only LMC sent me gift cards - two $25 ones.  That's a far cry from what vendors were giving several years ago, and it has gotten less and less each year.

And, this year I've been counting the costs, literally.  I think I'll have to seriously consider having an entrance fee next year - assuming I do the show.

[1986F150Six]

Gary, you have always done an excellent job and have literally "carried" this forum for many years. We all thank you! Yes, you will say that many have contributed, but without you and your tireless efforts our forum would not exist.

[Gary Lewis]

Thanks, David.  I appreciate it.  But I don't know about having "carried it".  There are so many that have contributed in major ways.  Just look at the post counts where we have over 20 members with over 1000 posts.

In fact, we've entered a new phase of the forum.  I used to read every post and reply to most, but there are so many posts now that I really can't - especially with other things going on, like the move of the forum and the show.  (Not to mention a few personal things.)  But there are now plenty of others that are doing that.  

[kramttocs]

Hitting a few spots around town. Looking forward to tomorrow.

[Gary Lewis]

I might know where you are. 👍

Looking forward to seeing you and your kids.

[salans7]

Everybody have a good time! I've been trying to make it out there at some point but I just can't get things to line up.

[viven44]

[Gary Lewis]

Good shot!  That's exactly where we'll put the Bullnose trucks in the morning, and with Big Blue replacing my 2015 on the end and John/Machspeed's Blackie we'll have 6 Bullnose before we even get started.  

[kramttocs]

Great time as always. Thanks Gary!

[viven44]

Yes it was a great time!! Couple more shots of the Bulls





The dentsides and bumpsides

[Gary Lewis]

Thanks, guys!  31 Ford trucks and a PowerWheels car.  More on the latter later.