10-4 Magazine October 2021

22 10-4 Magazine / October 2021 International Loadstar cabover hot rod with a Chevy V8 engine mounted behind the cab, and Justin Lang set up his flat black Peterbilt to look like it was doing a burnout standing still! Lil’ Ray brought out three of his amazing trucks and three lowrider cars, Phil Miller was there with two of his trucks, including his latest build and the one that was featured on our cover back in March 2015, and Cone Trucking and their metallic grey 389 with red stripes (and a black CA license plate that read LOWLIFE) was one of our favorites at the show. All in all, the lineup of trucks featured at this event included some of the best our nation has to offer. In addition to the 333 trucks, which came from all over the country, there were also two giveaway trucks that were raffled off, along with some hand-carved wood trucks. Poker chips were sold for $100 each, and then, at the end of the awards, the winners were announced. Ralph Wilkerson of Radco Trucking donated the 1963 Kenworth cabover and Bert Endicott of Endicott Trucking donated the 1974 Peterbilt 359. Before any of the trophies were awarded, theNorthernCalifornia Chapter of the ATHS presented Rene with a check for $5,000. That brought tears to many eyes in the crowd. After that, the ceremony commenced, and the beautiful custom-made trophies and metal on wood plaques were handed out. The first award given was by Jeff Botelho, along with his good friend Jack and Jeff’s son. Presenting the “Jim Botelho Old School Cool Memorial Award” as a tribute to Jeff’s dad, this trophy (and honor) went to George Van Dyke for his classic-styled Peterbilt 379 day cab. The lucky winner of the KWcabover was Ethan Davis (James Davis’ young son), and the winner of the 359 Peterbilt was the Epidendio family. This family donated the 359 back, and it is currently for sale on the internet for the charity. Also, during the awards ceremony, a 1/64 scale die cast antique truck was auctioned off – twice. The first guy who got the winning bid immediately donated it back and it was auctioned off again. This little die cast truck raised a bunch of money for the cause! After the awards were all handed out around 5:00 PM, the fairgrounds began to slowly empty as the drivers cleaned up, packed up, and headed out – but not without saying goodbye to the man of the hour, Rene LaChance, first. Erik was proud to announce that this first-ever show raised $21,000 for Rene. With that in mind, Erik has committed to another show next year, but he will probably change it to a spring event (and might even change the location). He currently has a few venue options in mind, along with several ideas for some additional events to include, so stay tuned. We are looking forward to the 2nd Annual Frenchy’s Truck Jamboree in 2022, and hope you are, too. n WORKING BOBTAIL (1995-2005): 1st Justin Lang; 2nd Ketcherside; 3rd Eugene Schappell. WORKING BOBTAIL (2006-2015): 1st Faren Miller; 2nd Matt Fatchen; 3rd Williams. WORKING BOBTAIL (2016-2022): 1st Kameron Lowe-Ash; 2nd Phil Miller; 3rd Bruce Cone. CABOVER: 1st Anker; 2nd Andrew Lapp. LOWBED/HEAVY HAUL: 1st Hartill Heavy Haul; 2nd Lamon Construction; 3rd California Grading. HAY TRUCK: 1st Josh Carballo; 2nd Flint McVey; 3rd Ed Orella. LOG TRUCK: 1st Kendall Grove, 2nd Josh Ross; 3rd Butch Stainbrook. COMPANY TRUCK: 1st Taylor Transport; 3rd NorthState Aggregate; 3rd Taylor Transport. PLASTIC TRUCK: 1st California Freight; 2nd Anthony “Mungy” Munguia. CONSTRUCTION: 1st Miro Dragich; 2nd Tony Noto; 3rd Bruce Campbell. TANKER: 1st Double E; 2nd North Coast Wine; 3rd Double E. SPECIALTY: 1st James Davis; 2nd Cain Trucking. WORKING COMBO: 1st North Coast Wine; 2nd C.G. Soza; 3rd Eddie Lopez. SHOW TRUCK (LIMITED MI): 1st Lil’ Ray’s Transport; 2nd Lil’ Ray’s Transport; 3rd Lil’ Ray’s Transport. PRO. SHOW TRUCK: 1st Ed Davis; 2nd Van Dyke; 3rd Van Dyke. FARTHEST TRAVELED: Justin Lang. BEST INTERIOR: Jake Bast. BEST OVERALL LIGHTING: Barry Skavlem. BEST LIGHT PLACEMENT: Jake Bast. BEST FLEET: North Coast Wine. PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Sam Landi. BEST OF SHOW: Ed Davis.