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August 4, 2008  -  Number 24
 "A person's worth in this world is estimated according
to the value they put on themselves." - Jean De La Bruyere
 
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that
nobody's going to know whether you did it or not."
- Oprah Winfrey
 
"You cannot teach a man anything;
you can only help him find it within himself." 
- Galileo
 
"A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances,
but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes."
- Hugh Downs
 
"Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway."
- John Wayne
 
"The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high
and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."
- Michelangelo
In This Issue
Chipper Bodies - Western Truck Fab
Western Mule Cranes
Nor Cal Ford Truck Club Event
Here's Something Fun!
New Commercial Truck Locator
New Tool: Communities Online Network
Need Some Ideas?
Upward Trend? Absolutely!
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Chipper Bodies - Western Truck Fab

 
Chipper Body - F650/750
Chipper Body - Short Wheelbase
Chipper Body - Rear Gates
 
 
The Chipper Body is one of those bodies you get calls for, but not everyone builds one, so here is a company in the Bay Area that builds Chipper Bodies along with many other bodies. They build the Chipper Body in 9' to 16' lengths and side heights from 60" to 84". When the customer needs a Chipper Body, nothing else will do. Let them help you with GVWR concerns as well!
 
Contact Western Truck Fab at 1923 W Winton St, Hayward CA 94585 at 510-785-9994. Here is a link to their website: Western Truck Fab.

Western Mule Cranes and Fold-A-Way Bumper Cranes 

A Series Bumper Crane

The Western Mule Bumper Crane and Mast Cranes are good products to not only remember for your customers awareness, but it is a great idea to stock at least one of these as a demonstrator. The usefulness of the bumper crane hidden away and ready to go to work is legendary. They also make great small mast cranes such as the "M" series model shown above. Here is a link to their Fold-A-Way Bumper Cranes page on their website and on that page is a great little video demonstrating their cranes: Video.
 
Western Mule is in Northern California based in Fresno. You can order these direct or you can get them through your favorite pool partner or other body company. They have 11 models in 4 series of the bumper cranes. The A-Series shown above for pickups, the S-Series for Service Bodies, Flatbeds, Van Bodies & Sprinter, The U-Series for Service Bodies, Flatbeds & Van Bodies, and the V-Series for Cargo Vans. Capacities range from 750 lbs to 2500 lbs.
 
The telescoping boom cranes come in seven models in two series; the M-Series shown above and the P-Series. Capacities range from 700 lbs to 2000 lbs.
 
You can reach them directly at 800-288-6853 or 559-266-6977. Their fax number is 559-266-7437. They are located at 1510 Merced St, Fresno, CA 93706. 2008 is their 26th year in business. Website: Western Mule
 

Nor Cal Ford Truck Club Event - Thurs. Aug 14th

Thursday, August 14th is our most popular event: The 2008 Ford Truck Club Vendor Night. This year it is being held at the Rancho Solano Golf and Country Club at 3250 Rancho Solano Parkway in Fairfield. The event is from 2pm to 8pm and includes a great dinner.
 
As always there will be plenty of prizes to be given away by Ford Motor Company and the many Vendors. This year there are over 20 vendors already signed up! Come see the new products, win some great prizes, have some fun and a great dinner!
 
Get the full information and a sign up sheet here: Nor Cal Ford Truck Club Vendor Night

Here's something fun

Here is something that is totally fun!

 
Amazing Trick Shot
 
If you liked that, here's another:
 
 Nor Cal Ford Commercial Truck Locator

     The new Nor Cal Ford Truck Club Commercial Truck Locator is expanding dramatically since the April 24th announcement. There are now over 331 upfitted trucks currently in the locator! If you haven't joined yet, now is a good time.

  • Larry Geweke Ford, Yuba City
  • Crown Motors, Redding
  • Wittmeier Ford, Chico
  • Future Ford, Roseville
  • Razzari Ford, Merced
  • Future Ford of Concord
  • Hansel Ford, Santa Rosa
  • Ron DuPratt Ford, Dixon
  • Serramonte Ford, Daly City
  • Walnut Creek Ford
  • Big Valley Ford, Stockton
  • Corning Ford, Corning
  • Hoblit Motors, Colusa
  • Folsom Lake Ford, Folsom
  • Geweke Ford, Lodi

     For more information on this great program, contact Becky or Paul Brown at 530-821-2121. You can also get more information here: COMMERCIAL TRUCK LOCATOR.

New Tool: Communities Online Network

Communities Online Network

    Introducing Communities Online Network. This is a company that is developing websites for communities all over Northern California with more to come as they grow expand to other communities. Businesses can register free and can create free coupon ads and change them at will. Other advertising is available at a very reasonable rate.
 
Seven sites are the first group to start the company's launch. Three are live right now and the other four should go online in just a few weeks. Click on the links below to view what the sites look like and how useful they will be as a tool for your business and for your customer's businesses. If you have any questions regarding Communities Online Network, call Ryan at 707-480-0959.
 
 
 
 
 
RanchoCordovaCommunites.com
(Coming Summer 08)
 
SacramentoCommunities.com
 (Coming Summer 08)
 
VacavilleCommunities.com
(Coming Summer 08) 
     

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Get Your Hat Today! 

Ford Truck Club Hat
 
     The coveted New Nor Cal Ford Truck Club hat. High quality, keeps your head covered, is way cool to look at, makes you sexy and smart. Gotta have one? Good news! Here is a link to get your hat and you can get some other Nor Cal Ford Truck Club wearables. Help support a good organization! Get your hat today! Free shipping!
Thank you for your time!
I wish for you an exciting and successful week!
 
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