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Henry the Truck - Issue 12

Vol. 63, No. 13 Borrego Springs, California June 19, 2014 ED DUVALL’S ‘35 FORD This column will be a little different. While we are up to the ’35 and ’36 Fords, this will be the story of Ed DuVall’s ’35 Ford. In the early ’30’s Alta Jones was a teacher in Los Angeles. She wa... — Updated 4/29/2016

 

Henry the Truck - Issue 11

Vol. 63, No. 11 Borrego Springs, California May 22, 2014 1933-34 Fords Henry Ford’s next generation The ’33 and ’34 Fords were almost identical, so I will discuss them together for this column. The grill and the hood latch handles were the major differences between the two years... — Updated 4/28/2016

 

Henry the Truck - Issue 4

Vol. 63, No. 2 Borrego Springs, California January 16, 2014 Henry the Truck says it’s what’s inside that counts Dear Bill and Family: Thank you for your letter in the Borrego Sun. I have been with Denny since 1960 when he bought me for $35 from Wallie Fair in Ocotillo Wells. I h... — Updated 4/21/2016

 

Henry the Truck - Issue 2

Vol. 6 , No. 6 Borrego Springs, California December 19, 013 Henry the Truck gets a letter Hi Henry: We certainly enjoyed reading about all your adventures in the Borrego Sun. You have had a full life! As faithful fans of Cruisin’ Grand, we pass by you year after year and feel s... — Updated 4/20/2016

 
 By Denny DuVall    News

Peg Leg Smith Liars Contest

Liars' 100th Anniversary of Tales Saturday, April 2 found the annual gathering of some of the world's greatest liars; gathering to spin their tales of the legendary Peg Leg Smith and his lost gold mine. Politicians are the only... — Updated 4/10/2016

 
 By Denny DuVall    News

Tierra del Sol's 54th Annual Desert Safari

March 4-5-6 found the San Diego based Tierra Del Sol's Desert (TDS) Safari meet in full action. TDS is one of California's largest not-for-profit, family oriented 4x4 clubs. TDS Desert Safari is one of the longest running off road... — Updated 3/11/2016

 
 By Denny DuVall    Arts

Julian Arts Guild Show & Sale

The Julian Town Hall spotlighted the annual Julian Arts Guild show Sept. 4, 5, and 6. This event has been in existence every year since 1973. I am compelled to warn you that I know nothing about art of any kind. I wouldn't know a... — Updated 10/22/2015

 
 By Denny DuVall    Towns

A Sip of Julian

Once again I fired up my Panel Truck Henry, and made the short run to downtown Julian. This time to cover the first annual Sip of Julian. It began at the Town Hall where you sign up and get a bag of goodies. Then hit the three... — Updated 9/24/2015

 
 By Denny DuVall    Towns

Julian Chamber Mixer

On the afternoon of August 6, I fired up my panel truck Henry, and headed out to Menghini Winery a few miles north of Julian to cover the Julian Chamber Mixer from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or so. The mixer was hosted by Menghini... — Updated 8/27/2015

 
 By DENNY DuVall    Towns

The Lincoln Automobile Continued

The 1930 Lincoln was powered by a 385 cubic inch L-head V-8 engine with three main bearings and a Stromberg carburetor that developed 90 horsepower, and was coupled to a three speed sliding gear transmission. This was installed in... — Updated 5/22/2015

 
 By Denny DuVall    Towns

Dos de Mayo was Held in Julian

The Julian 4th of July Committee and the Julian Chamber of Commerce hosted a 'Dos de Mayo' dinner and dance on May 2, at the Julian Town Hall, The dinner was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. downstairs and the dance, upstairs from 7:00... — Updated 5/22/2015