Matt Kimble of Pendleton dusts his 1955 Chevrolet Del Ray during the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Matt Kimble of Pendleton dusts his 1955 Chevrolet Del Ray during the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Dick Patterson and Carol Dawson, both of Anderson, check out a vehicle at the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday. Dawson said she recalls driving in cars like this one in high school. Patterson said he remembers the cars, too. “My first car was a ‘41 Packard — bought it in 1950. It was nine years old. It was repainted, but everything else needed work.”
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Drew Holloway, a member of the Pendleton Parks and Recreation Board, checks out a 2023 Tesla Model X with son Gus during the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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A 2023 Tesla Model X sits next to a 1930 Ford Model A at the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Car show judges Brian Auler (right) and Bill Lennon evaluate entries in the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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The circle east of the Community Building in Falls Park was full of vehicles and enthusiasts during the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show on Saturday.
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A 2023 Tesla Model X and a 1930 Ford Model A could be seen reflected in the chrome of a classic car at the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Dan Whitehead of Pendleton rode his 1969 Schwinn Pea Picker to the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Millie Warrum of Anderson sits behind her husband’s 1955 Ford Customline working on puzzles during the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Michael Wallen of Markleville (arms raised) sits with wife Abi Wallen (foreground) behind their 1965 Lincoln Continental, along with other car show participants, Bill Ferrell of Lawrence (in back) showing an Oldsmobile 442, and Courtney and Shelby Reed of Indianapolis, showing a Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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There were many pristine engines to check out at the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Kellie Borgman, president of Friends For Paws, and mom Carol Riley prepare to announce the winners at the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Dave Williams of Anderson gets a high five as he walks up to receive the Best of Show award during the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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Paul Savage of Chesterfield won the President’s Choice Award for his 1949 Chevrolet pickup 3100.
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Dave Williams of Anderson won Best of Show with his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 383 stroker.
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The Piston Poppers of Anderson won the Largest Car Club participation trophy. Members present (from left) are Scott Litten, Brad Auler, Mike Estridge, Henry Coleman, Rob Leathers, Martin Holbrook, Paulla Bower (back), Bert Souder (front), Kevin Bailey, Ken Degermark, Steve Wann, Butch Tompkins and Jim Farley.
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Winner of the People’s Choice Award was Norman Collis of Greenfield (not pictured), who co-owns the 1971 C10 Chevrolet pickup (350 engine) with sons Jessie and Johnny. Pictured (from left) are Isabelle, Tessa, Jessie, Adam, Johnny, Johnny Jr., Nicole and Carol Collis.
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Friends For Paws President Kellie Borgman presents the Best of Show trophy to Dave Williams of Anderson at the Friends For Paws second annual Car, Truck and Cycle Show in Falls Park on Saturday.
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PENDLETON — Last year’s inaugural Friends For Paws Car, Truck and Cycle Show had 66 entries.
This year’s show, with proceeds helping the local animal care and rescue organization, attracted 131 entries to Falls Park on Saturday.
“I only predicted 75 cars, so I’m ecstatic,” Friends For Paws President Kellie Borgman said at the show.
There was a $15 entry fee, food sales and other donations that added to the fundraising total, which ended up being $4,500 after expenses.
“We more than doubled our profit,” Borgman said on Tuesday. “We get to pay off our vet bill.”
Entries were evaluated by three judges, and awards were presented to the top 20, People’s Choice, President’s Pick, Club Participation and Best of Show.
There were many Pendleton entries, as well as people who drove from neighboring towns and cities, including Alexandria, Daleville, Fortville, Frankton, Knightstown, Markleville and Middletown, as well as Anderson, Greenfield and Indianapolis.
Entries represented about 100 years of vehicle manufacturing. A 1930 Ford Model A was parked next to a 2023 Tesla Model X, presenting a contrast in form and function.
Some vehicles were all original, like Michael Wallen’s 1965 Lincoln Continental, with the popular so-called “suicide doors,” rear doors hinged on the rear side.
“It’s all stock — all factory original,” the Markleville resident said, noting it was a gift from his grandfather a few years ago. “He got me into cars probably when I was in second grade.”
“He cursed me with a love of cars,” he said with a smile, verifying he was joking about the cost. “It’s an expensive hobby.”
Matt Kimble of Pendleton entered his 1955 Chevrolet Del Ray, which he’s owned for about three years, in the show.
When he bought the vehicle, it was a restoration project that had been sitting for about 20 years without anything being done to it.
He gave it a new interior and new speakers, installed power windows and power seats, and more, and his uncle repainted it.
“I just made it right and made it mine,” he said.
”The body is original — that’s about it.”
Danny Warrum of Anderson brought his two-door 1955 Ford Customline, which he said he bought 23 years ago and was like one he drove in the 1960s.
“Most of it’s original,” he said. “It runs great, you can get up to 80, 90 mph.”
He said the car was a popular fleet vehicle for police, power companies and more back in the day.
Not many are left in the area, though, he said.
“Most of them got wrecked at the Anderson Speedway,” he said.
At the end of the show, Borgman announced the award winners.
In addition to the top 20, People’s Choice went to Norman Collis (with sons Jessie and Johnny) of Greenfield (1971 C-10 Chevy, 350 engine); President’s Pick went to Paul Savage of Chesterfield (1949 Chevy pickup, 283 engine); Largest Car Show participation went to Piston Poppers of Anderson; and Best of Show went to Dave Williams of Anderson (1957 Chevy Bel Air, 383 stroker engine).
Top 20
Tim Allred, Anderson, 1956 Chevrolet Nomad 350
Dennis Bronner, Alexandria, 1963 Pontiac LeMans 326
Michael Estridge, Anderson, 1970 Oldsmobile 442/455
Jeff Evans, Knightstown, 1932 Chevrolet Sedan/350
Chip Ferrill, Fortville, 1966 Chevrolet C-10/283
Lee and Brenda Foreman, Anderson, 1970 Chevy Camaro SS/RS 468 Fuel Injected
Jason Glaze, Anderson, 1984 Pontiac TransAm LS 3
Shyanne Hampton, Pendleton, 1971 Plymouth Cuda Hemi
Rick Hiday, Middletown, 1956 Chevrolet 210/350
Matt and Jess Kimble, Pendleton, 1955 Chevrolet Del Ray/383
Tim Loria, Noblesville, 1970 Oldsmobile 442/455
Neil Retherford, Anderson, 1957 Chevrolet Hardtop/454
Gene Rigney, Yorktown, 1967 Pontiac GTO 400
Joseph Seibert, Frankton, 2018 Chevrolet Camaro V8
Gary Sneed, Daleville, 1972 Chevy C-10/350
Butch Tompkins, Anderson, 1967 Dodge Charger 408
Toby Tooley, Anderson, 2010 Ford Shelby GT500/5.4 V8 supercharged
Ted and Cammie Wendling, Noblesville, 1966 Ford Mustang
Chad Whistler, Pendleton, 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage/128 Stage IV
Scott Yancey, Anderson, 1970 Chevrolet Z/28 Camaro 396/402