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"Measure of a Man" motion picture featuring 1959 El Camino
Our 1959 Chevy El Camino, owned by Pat Cannon Johnson, is being filmed in Bakersfield Ca for the motion picture "The Measure of a Man".
HDM is in pre-production of it’s third feature film! The journey of this film, entitled “The Measure of a Man”, started back in November of last year when Elizabeth Waite, inspired by her own true story and the unforgettable memories of her father, began to write her first screenplay. She brought it to the attention of HDM and pre-production started almost immediately. Fast forward to today and her screenplay, originally titled “Songs my Father Sang”, is well on it’s way to becoming a reality! We’ve worked countless hours on pre-production work including casting, permits, location searches, etc. and finally we’ll start our 5 week shoot on July 5th with some of the most talented cast and crew ever. I can’t express how excited I am to be involved! I can’t say this enough but it’s a really great script and it’s going to make for one amazing film!
“After being raised in an Oklahoma orphanage, 15 year-old Donald makes his way to California during the depression. He meets Emogene, the daughter of poor migrant farm laborers, and together they set out to break the cycle of poverty and ignorance.
This is the inspiring true story of Donald P. Bailey, a charming, and eccentric father of nine, who’s charisma and optimism set him apart from the average dad. But his golden voice made him a legend to his posterity for generations. His unique life is remembered through the eyes of his daughter, Elizabeth.”
More updates to come including casting, our first meet-up with the cast, the story behind the Sunset house and a Bailey family photo!
(Source: Higher Definition Media)
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Coming soon: Fresno Chapter
The El Caminos Club is proud to announce the formation of the Fresno chapter due in Q4. This hallmarks the fourth chapter expansion of the organization in it's 5th year of operation with membership closing in on the 100 target.
Brandon and Chyna at the El Caminos Club membership booth at the Clovis Hot August Daze car show. Two members were signed on and 7 expressed their desire to join.
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Introduction
The El Caminos Club of Bakersfield was established to provide support, service, and fellowship to a growing number of car enthusiasts. Too many are turned away from car clubs because of the lack of benefits that the club can offer an individual. We, at ECCB, intend to supply bonified benefits to our membership base. We will promote the development of friendship, as well as offer hands-on participation of projects. Plus, we enjoy the unique position of being the only club in Kern County dedicated primarily to the Chevy El Camino. Silver level and higher, will be able to purchase parts, wheels & tires, meals, etc from our sponsoring & affiliate businesses.
We meet on the 1st Saturday of each month at Cataldos Pizzeria on Roberts Ln off of Airport Dr, The meetings are from 1:00PM to 3:00PM in the Main room.
It is not necessary to be a paying member in order to attend any of our meetings, nor is necessary to own an El Camino. However, we do focus on the preservation, restoration, and modification of 1959 - 1987 Chevy El Caminos, and their unique qualities.
