Labor Day Special — Forty Fords — Rags and Trucks

The summer is over for most of the world but the car events continue on in many of the warmer climates like California. We seem to never run out of automotive events that all enthusiasts can enjoy year round. The Labor Day weekends is always filled with backyard BBQ’s, pool parties and lots of fun for families who stop and celebrate the fruits of their labor. Enjoying life in whatever style you are used to — needs to lived to the fullest on this holiday weekend.

For the past 37 years, the Great Labor Day Cruise has taken place at the Orange County Fairgrounds. It still draws lots of entrants and spectators but the mix is mostly late model and fewer vendors that cater to pre-48 Hot Rods. I still go one day to see friends and cars of all kinds. The current 3-digit temperatures will make it difficult to enjoy the show as it is on blacktop. We die-hards make the effort, at least for a few more years.

My work continues on Poppy, bringing her up to snuff with some minor maintenance items. The car is surprisingly in good shape for being built in 1986. I really enjoy driving it and especially how well it fits my old aching body. The Boyd chassis is a blessing for those of us who need smooth rides for enjoyment. I finished my garage clean out of any old Ford parts and engines I had stored in the garage. I thank all of you who took them off my hands. Sometimes I feel like someone else can benefit from the parts that I will never use again in my lifetime. I can now concentrate full time on Pepe and Poppy the loves of my life.

Age is just a number, but no one told the body that is does make a difference in being able to do what you used to do regularly. I am real careful with working on the undercarriage without the car being on a lift. My good friend Bob has three lifts that I have access to anytime I need them.

Enjoy the fruits of you labor with your family and friends this weekend and don’t forget to take the Hot Rod for a ride.