The second stop of the day was to Bill Call’s newly remodeled shop just up the road form Gary’s in Clackamas. Bill’s Place it is the home of Bill and Dolores Call’s car collection. Bill has a collection of 26 cars, mostly Plymouths, although there are a few Fords, some military vehicles, and a Post Office truck.

Last spring Bill Call re-opened in his new location just in time for the 2010 Plymouth Owners National meet, after completing the murals inside. Many CPPC members were too busy at the meet to tour the room last spring, so some club members were seeing it for the first time.

Murals cover most of the wallspace inside, depicting military scenes, the Call Family’s involvement in the trucking industry, and Bill’s ongoing involvement with veterans groups. Bills assistant Sam Stafford, was also on hand to give tours of the shop.

A surprise visit by long time CPPC members, Randy and Pam Ealy from Merlin, Oregon, was an added treat to the day. Randy had bought his 1939 Plymouth from Bill Call many years ago and has recently restored it. It is good to see members from out side the Portland area at club functions. From Bill’s Place, the group caravaned to Bob’s Red Mill for lunch and more visiting, before heading home.