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The 32nd Annual F-100 Supernationals - Web Exclusive!A Cool Concentration Of Vintage Fords In A Brand New Venue From the February, 2011 issue of Modified Mustangs & Fords By Joe Greeves Photography by Joe Greeves
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With almost a hundred vendors... With almost a hundred vendors in the foreground and almost a thousand Ford-powered vehicles in the background, the estimated 6000 spectators had plenty to see and do at this year's event. There are lots of car and truck shows on the circuit but few offer such a concentrated selection of vintage Ford-powered machines as the 32nd annual F-100 Supernationals. The event was older than some of the participants and has a rich history in the F-100 community. Returning after a long absence, the show is back in Pigeon Forge, a move applauded by both the city officials and drivers alike. It was also the first event to be held in Pigeon Forge's new municipal parking lot, offering acres of display space to the 912 vehicles and estimated six thousand spectators. The added bonus of unlimited shopping and resort attractions was not lost on another segment of the F-100 community, ensuring that there was something to do for everyone. Excitement began at the opening ceremonies when show promoter Charlie Cobble unveiled a half dozen newly completed trucks debuting at the event. The fun continued as the crowd began wondering the rows, examining the huge collection of trucks on display. More than 80 vendors kept many of the drivers busy, examining the huge range of aftermarket goodies with everything from shiny and new to swap meet parts that were rusty and dusty. Whether you were displaying a completed truck or restoring one back in the garage, many of the attendees had one particular vehicle in mind. The Black Oval giveaway truck has been on display for the last 18 months and many drivers were hoping to hear their name called at the Saturday afternoon awards ceremony. When co host and TV personality Sam Memmolo pulled the winning ticket from the drum, a smiling John Davis made his way to the stands. The truck, appraised at $28,500 is still unfinished, leaving the personalizing details to the new owner. With a little luck, it just may become the featured attraction at the 2011 event. More than 270 deserving drivers left this year's show with trophies and many were already making plans for next year. If you'd like to learn more about this long-running, Ford-powered event, check the web site, www.f100supernationals.com or http://www.fioosupernationals.com.  One at a time, the owners...  One at a time, the owners unveiled a half-dozen freshly completed trucks that quickly...  ...became the center of attraction...  ...became the center of attraction for the crowd at the opening ceremonies on Friday.  Roger Hogan's ultra sharp...  Roger Hogan's ultra sharp F-100 took the Truck of the Year honors. Fitted with a Lexan floor in the tilt bed to showcase the polished undercarriage...  ...the Black and red truck...  ...the Black and red truck runs a detailed 32-valve, 4.6L, DOHC, Lincoln Mk VIII aluminum engine and transmission.  Built by 22-year-old Justin...  Built by 22-year-old Justin Foust of Classic Restorations for customer Mark Jacobi...  ...this '70 Boss Mustang Fastback...  ...this '70 Boss Mustang Fastback has been an MM&F feature car.  Virtually every inch of the...  Virtually every inch of the car...  ...has been massaged in some...  ...has been massaged in some way...  ... and the 460 big block...  ... and the 460 big block under the hood pumps out a strong 550 hp.  One of the debuting trucks...  One of the debuting trucks at the 2010 event was the silver '55 F-100 of Rob MacGregor, arriving from San Bernardino, California.  Fitted with a specially adapted...  Fitted with a specially adapted Big 10 Chassis, the truck was a screamer on the autocross, surprising lots of competitors who thought F-100's couldn't be made to handle.  Dialed in somewhere between...  Dialed in somewhere between pink and purple, the slammed 1955 F-100 of Rick Atkins was one of the more colorful trucks at the show.  A member of Classic Cruisers,...  A member of Classic Cruisers, Steven Anderson from Munroe, North Carolina...  ...displayed his black and...  ...displayed his black and yellow 1956 F-100.  Jack and Laura Dunsmore rolled...  Jack and Laura Dunsmore rolled in from Morganton, NC...  ...with their beautifully...  ...with their beautifully detailed '69 Shelby GT-350 Fastback.  Well known Ford restoration...  Well known Ford restoration parts supplier, Dennis Carpenter...  ...unveiled his recently completed...  ...unveiled his recently completed Ford Panel at this year's show.  Although it looks more than...  Although it looks more than capable, the beautiful detailing on Tom Shaw's 1977 Ford Bronco...  ...convinces us that it spends...  ...convinces us that it spends very little time in the mud.  The Sunlit Gold '68 K-code...  The Sunlit Gold '68 K-code of Terry Coats' is powered by a Hi-Po 289 mated to a T5 5-speed.  Custom ostrich upholstery...  Custom ostrich upholstery and 17 inch wheels add to the fun.  There were even a few modern...  There were even a few modern rides joining the event like Mike Roach's black and orange 2001 F-150 Super Crew.  From Hickory, North Carolina...  From Hickory, North Carolina and members of Outlaw Trucks, Scott and Abby Young debuted their just completed 1964 F-100, nicknamed 'Nasty'.  Copper accents were everywhere...  Copper accents were everywhere on this "Environmentally Friendly Street Rod Truck" built by Steve's Restorations. The high-performance 475 hp V-8 runs on propane and creates next to zero emissions.  Originally owned by his father,...  Originally owned by his father, the '66 Ford F-100 of Ed Davis has been in the family since new and was the vehicle that Ed learned to drive on. It has been customized multiple times over the years.  One of the more unique vehicles...  One of the more unique vehicles at the event was this 1954 C-600, modified with a 2000 E-450 chassis, 7.3 Powerstroke diesel motor, and custom Harley interior. Wilburn's Custom Haulers builds them to your specs.  From Mountain City, Tennessee,...  From Mountain City, Tennessee, Charles Wendland's radical silver 1960 F-100...  ... was dropped, chopped,...  ... was dropped, chopped, suicided, and loaded with custom body modifications.  Jim and Sandy Braff's bright...  Jim and Sandy Braff's bright orange '53 F-100 rolled in from Maryville, Tennessee.  One of the true vintage classics...  One of the true vintage classics at the event was Larry and Glenda Cleary's meticulously presented 1935 Ford Panel truck...  ...fitted with modern suspension...  ...fitted with modern suspension and powered by a supercharged, dual quad, 350 Chevy.  This bright orange Pro Street...  This bright orange Pro Street 1968 Stepside...  ...is owned by Bob Lyscas...  ...is owned by Bob Lyscas from Pinckney, MI.  Jim and Marie McFarland displayed...  Jim and Marie McFarland displayed their flame-painted, chopped 1957 Ford Panel...  ...complete with tilt forward...  ...complete with tilt forward hood showcasing the modern power train.  Painted in black and silver...  Painted in black and silver Harley-Davidson colors, the 1956 F-100 of Kevin Traylor was shaved...  ...smoothed and featured lots...  ...smoothed and featured lots of subtle additions like the tiny, motorcycle-inspired, side view mirrors.  Jim and Rose Speckman, from...  Jim and Rose Speckman, from Hamilton, Ohio displayed their beautifully detailed F-100 Small Window, glowing in the late afternoon light.  The 1948 F-1 pickup truck,...  The 1948 F-1 pickup truck, owned by C.G. Mouch, displayed classic lines on the outside with its orange and silver paint job along...  ...with a thoroughly modern...  ...with a thoroughly modern power train underneath. A Chevy Vortec 350 crate motor gets it rolling.  In addition to more than a...  In addition to more than a dozen specialty awards, the closing ceremonies...  ...sent more than 270 drivers...  ...sent more than 270 drivers home with permanent reminders of the fun at this year's show.  Everyone was looking to take...  Everyone was looking to take home the ultimate door prize, the Project Black Oval giveaway truck.  Show promoter Charlie Cobble...  Show promoter Charlie Cobble addresses the crowd while TV personality Sam Memmolo watches.  A happy John Davis stands...  A happy John Davis stands behind the Black Oval project truck, after hearing his name called as the winner.
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