10-4 Magazine June 2024

10-4 Magazine / June 2024 75 Peterbilt he calls “Side Chick” while Purgatory is getting a total makeover. David told us they are hoping to unveil her next year at the Mid-America Truck Show. Tony calls this truck Side Chick because he feels like he is cheating on Purgatory by driving her! I promise you, Tony, she understands, and when you get her back, all will be well in the world. Last year we had so much fun at this event, we made it a “have to be there” show this year. Without trucks there would not be a show, but the trucks would not get there without the people. A truck show for us was always about the trucks, but lately it has gotten to be more important to see friends (some old friends and some new ones we get to meet). During the show, our friend Emily Bonham shared that she had just got the news she has breast cancer. She is upbeat and going to take on the fight and win! Please include Emily in your prayers as she goes through treatment. Ladies, get those mammograms done, because early detection means a higher survival rate if diagnosed. Bison Detailing was back again this year, putting a shine on all the trucks they polished, including mine. It was the same top-notch job they did last year! These two brothers, Oz and Kamau, take a lot of pride in the job they do. They have a state of the art shop in Atlanta and offer complete interior and exterior detailing, as well as polishing, and so much more. Give them a call at (678) 330-0984 if you are in the Atlanta area and set up an appointment. There was some fun “big boy toys” at the show. On Wednesday, we caught David Guthrie from Bellhaven, NC unloading his toy sized K100 BJ & The Bear replica truck that pulls a beautifully custom double drop trailer with his golf cart on board. This set up was on a trailer pulled by his 6-door Ford pickup – yes, that’s right, six doors! Our friend Vann