Nothing makes those of us involved with preserving and enjoying vintage vehicles prouder than to hear about the generosity of passionate car/truck people helping others in need. We're especially pleased with the work being performed by the Southern California guys and gals associated with the Cruise For A Cure. We're quite sure the clubs from the '50s that began this socially responsible behavior would be pleased to know it has survived to the next several generations of hot rod and custom car lovers.
"This year's Cruise For A Cure gathered 3,327 registered cars at the Orange County Fairgrounds (in late September), mostly hot rods and classic trucks, Corvettes, Dodge Vipers, and PT Cruisers. This event was organized primarily to support Prostate Cancer Research," states organizer Debbie Baker. "Over 18,000 spectators participated, (805 men were voluntarily tested) and the organizers raised $231,700 for research against this deadly health problem." Our hats are off to all the volunteers, entries, and sponsors who made this generous contribution possible.
In attendance were a number of prominent car personalities, a respectable group of manufacturers, and various fire departments that brought out their vintage fire trucks for this one-day fund-raising event. Thanks again to everyone who supported the event. Here are some of the trucks and sights that we found in our viewfinder.
David Gongora's bronze '56 Chevy panel truck was cruising the fairgrounds looking for a good parking place. This 'bagged panel is a very clean driver that CCT plans to feature in an upcoming issue.
Who let in this bunch of clowns? Oh, they're here to entertain the kids of all ages. | 
Mike Moore of Chino Hills, California, owns the yellow and black entry 1916, a '70 GMC C10. Mike is a member of the Goodguys Association. |
Entry 2380, an immaculate blue '49 Chevy pickup, is the pride and joy of Angie Rebman of Huntington Beach, California. | 
Pro Design's Mike Filion brought entry 3031, a stunning '67 Chevy Crew Cab from his shop located in Santa Ana, California. |
Mark Arrocha's exceptionally nice '67 Chevy El Camino with large-diameter wheels was entry 563. Mark is from Anaheim, California. | 
Jim Baker's clean, green '29 Model A roadster pickup was looking for a new home. It currently resides in Downey, California. The real steel pickup wears American Racing Torq-Thrust IIs. |
Cruise For A Cure event organizer Debbie Baker got a ride on a vintage horse-drawn fire department water tanker carriage. Thanks Debbie for another terrific turnout for a great cause. | 
Hang on tight Debbie, those fire department horses are used to getting to the scene of a fire in a hurry. |
Various local fire departments brought vintage fire equipment to display and parade around the fairgrounds. The crowd enjoyed the parade and the fire crews enjoyed the attention received. | 
George Barris Kustoms brought one of his famous TV creations. This is the Munster Coach, and that looks like Count Dracula standing by to take volunteers on a blood-draining ride. |
Want to go back to the future? You could revisit the Delorean that was used as a prop in the movie of the same name. | 
We weren't sure if the drivers of this extended custom Mini Cooper were coming or going, but they had everyone's attention as they cruised the fairgrounds. |
This sharp blue '38 Ford panel truck is owned by Roger and Judy Rohrdanz of Huntington Beach, California. The Rohrdanz are members of the Zeros Car Club. | 
The sight of the giant American flag had a 4th of July carnival effect on the crowd. |
There was special parking for the F-100 lovers and many were feature-worthy Fords. | 
Sitting behind the orange cones, Dan Tavaglione's black '57 Chevy pickup was as sharp as they come. Dan is from Huntington Beach, California. |
Al Ubrun's black '56 Ford F-100 was one of the nicest we found last summer. Note the popular tilt-forward hood. Al resides in Riverside, California. | 
Entry 598, a school bus-yellow '57 Ford Ranchero, belonged to Ken Wogomon of El Segundo, California. Billet wheels, the grille, and its ground-hugging stance are highlights of this neat '50s custom pickup. |
Ray and Ginger Lake drove their white and gray '57 Ford pickup that apparently has some Jaguar mechanicals under it -- their license plate reads JAGRIDE. The Lakes are members of the San Diego chapter of the Over The Hill Gang car club. | 
LeRoy and Dawn Jakin of Brea, California, are members of the Remember When Car Club. Their red with black fenders '34 Ford pickup is as nice as they come. |
Kenny Shaw's blue '55 Chevy pickup from Lake Forest, California, caught our eye due to its nice stance and straight body prep. Quality paint and stance are our clues and the most attention-attracting details of a clean ride. | 
Ed Valera's red '68 Chevy pickup is another Lake Forest collectable pickup. We think it's neatly dechromed and obviously well prepped for paint. |
Tim and Peggy Hines of Torrance, California, like to travel fast in a Willys. Known as the Fast Car Club in America, this yellow '41 Willy pickup is a member of the Mid America Willys Car Club. | 
Entry 1347 was one of the more whimsical trucks of the event. The outhouse addition behind the Model A cab was a two-seater. No owner information was available. |
Jim DeLorenzo Jr.'s black '37 Ford Deluxe pickup was entry 3030. Jim resides in Riverside, California. | 
Jerry Montgomery of Laguna Beach, California, is the owner of this sweet blood-red '40 Chevy pickup. Jerry is a member of the Classic Cruisers Car Club. |
Bob and Marlene Anderson's '29 Ford roadster pickup runs a neat four-banger mill with an Offenhauser intake manifold. The Andersons are from Huntington Beach and are members of the Outriders Car Club. | 
Paul Spothelfer's buttery '35 Ford pickup is better known as Ol' Yeller. Under the hood of the pickup from LaHabra Heights, 'California, is a potent Ford V-8 complete with A/C for distance cruising to all the Goodguys events. |