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The Goodguys
2nd Annual Orange County Get-Together
Orange County Fairgrounds, CA
03-15,16-08
Story by and photographs by Roger Rohrdanz
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  On March 15 & 16, 2008 the The Goodguys brought their Meguiar’s sponsored “Orange County Get-Together” back to the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA.  The weather cooperated with blue skies and warm temperatures. Even with other car shows happening in the area
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the Get-Together attracted almost 1,500 cars and a nice crowd of over 30,000 spectators. With a 2-mile cruise route, and over 100 vendors displaying their wares it is easy to see why this event is so popular. While the guys are checking out the hot cars the gals are checking out the prices next store at the OC Swapmeet.

This year they added a special event “The Street Challenge Autocross”. A mini road course was laid out using cones. Pass a quick basic tech inspection, and then take your car through the course as quickly as possible. It’s all free and very popular. Special thanks goes out to the sponsors of the “Autocross”, BFGoodrich and Air Ride.

On Sunday 80 awards were presented by John Drummond and “Mr. Goodguys” Gary Meadors.
Thanks for the Show!

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Carl Miller from Anaheim, CA. brought his wife and his sharp 383 Chevy powered ’57 Corvette.

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This clean ’48 Ford Woody is small block Chevy powered and belongs to Mickey Christiason of Cerritos, CA.

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It’s obvious why Greg Benoit’s ’51 Ford Coupe from Costa Mesa, CA. was an award winner

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Debbie Baker (holding the “Win” sign) was showing off the “Cruisin’ for a Cure” giveaway car.

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On the cruise route was Terry Berzenye from Huntington Beach, CA. with his ’65 Ford Shelby reproduction.

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“Traditional Homebuilt Heaven” winner is this Ardun flathead powered very traditional ’32 Ford Roadster owned by Nate Tuttle of Pihston, Maine!

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Steve DePue of Orange, CA. won “Goodguys Pick” for his ’55 Ford Victoria with 302 Ford power

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Another award for Ray & Janet Alison from Huntington Beach, CA. in their beautiful ’27 Ford Roadster Pickup.

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The “Fabulous Flames” award went to Philip Leatherman of Corona, CA. for his loud ’48 Chevy Pickup.

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“Cool Convertible” went to this 383 Chevy small block powered ’62 Chevy Nova belonging to John & Lynn Benadom of Topock, AZ.

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 “Old Speed” hot rods inc. have built a very unique pickup. www.oldspeedhotrods.com.

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Views around the show

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Over 100 vendors inside and out.

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“The Street Challenge Autocross”. A mini road course was laid out using cones. Pass a quick basic tech inspection, and then take your car through the course as quickly as possible. It’s all free and very popular.

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Special thanks goes out to the sponsors of the “Autocross”, BFGoodrich and Air Ride.

 

 

 

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