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May 2012 2012 2012 OFFICERS OFFICERS OFFICERS PRESIDENT JEFF MINX 480-748-8185 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Don Cook 480-201-2158 [email protected] SECRETARY Becky Field 480-813-6838 [email protected] TREASURER JoAnn Martorano 480-969-7884 [email protected] SGT. AT ARMS Sarah Talahongva [email protected] MEMBER OF THE MONTH GENE PROBASCO I am the original owner of a 65 Fastback. I bought it while in the Navy, heading for the Pacific Missle Range, Point Mugu, California. When I found out that I was getting shore duty off of the USS America CVA-66, I had several savings bonds that I sent home while I was in the Navy, so when I did get shore duty I could by a car. My first choice was an Austin Healy but with $1500 down, payments were $150 per month, I couldn’t afford it. So I went to Reed Mullan Ford on 16th Street and Camelback and my payments for a Mustang would be $68.00 per month! The Mustang had 35 miles on the odometer when purchase for a total price of $3500.00! When I was discharged from the Navy, I met Donna and was married in Oxnard, CA February 9th, 1969. Which we just had our 43rd Wedding Anniversary! We moved back to Arizona in 1970 and then joined the Copperstate Mustang Club in 1980. I have a log book on everything that has been done since I’ve owned the car, from oil changes to light bulb changes, and any work done on the Mustang, along with pictures of all the restorations done as well. A guy came up to me and offered me $30,000.00 and said that I have had it long enough and to let someone else enjoy it. I told him, “I’m still enjoying it, ha!” How many people keep their cars for 43+ years. Besides my wife says if she sells it, it would be for at least $100,000.00 and no less. Now days the old horse stays at home and is used for just short runs to the grocery store or the doctor’s office. It has over 300,000 miles on her and she looks beautiful.
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2012 2012 OFFICERSOFFICERSOFFICERS
PRESIDENT
JEFF MINX
480-748-8185
VICE PRESIDENT
Don Cook
480-201-2158
SECRETARY
Becky Field
480-813-6838
TREASURER
JoAnn Martorano
480-969-7884
SGT. AT ARMS
Sarah Talahongva
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
GENE PROBASCO
I am the original owner of a 65 Fastback. I bought it while in the Navy, heading for
the Pacific Missle Range, Point Mugu, California. When I found out that I was getting shore duty off of the USS America CVA-66, I had several savings bonds that I sent home while I
was in the Navy, so when I did get shore duty I could by a car.
My first choice was an Austin Healy but with $1500 down, payments were $150 per
month, I couldn’t afford it. So I went to Reed Mullan Ford on 16th Street and Camelback and my payments for a Mustang would be $68.00 per month! The Mustang had 35 miles on
the odometer when purchase for a total price of $3500.00!
When I was discharged from the Navy, I met Donna and was married in Oxnard, CA
February 9th, 1969. Which we just had our 43rd Wedding Anniversary!
We moved back to Arizona in 1970 and then joined the Copperstate Mustang Club in 1980. I have a log book on everything that has been done since I’ve owned the car, from
oil changes to light bulb changes, and any work done on the Mustang, along with pictures of
all the restorations done as well. A guy came up to me and offered me $30,000.00 and said that I have had it long
enough and to let someone else enjoy it. I told him, “I’m still enjoying it, ha!” How many
people keep their cars for 43+ years. Besides my wife says if she sells it, it would be for at
least $100,000.00 and no less. Now days the old horse stays at home and is used for just short runs to the grocery
store or the doctor’s office. It has over 300,000 miles on her and she looks beautiful.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phyllis Petrone 480-857-1323 Dan Martorano 602-828-0340
Tom Martin 602-621-0590 Jerry Young 480-706-3992
Chris Valentino 817-247-9204 Doris Minx 480-654-5012
BOARD ALTERNATES John Valencia 602-867-9356
Wayne Sloan 602-482-7329
RACING DIVISION COORDINATOR Andy Sievers 602-544-0192
CHIEF JUDGE Chris Valentino 817-247-9204
WELCOMING COMMITTEE Becky Field 480-813-6838
AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL Tom Martin
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Chris Valentino 817-247-9204
CLASSIFIED and EVENTS Scott Nett 480-213-8722
NEWSLETTER TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hank Gallo 602-300-3396
WEBMASTER Jeff Zakutney
MCA REPRESENTATIVE N/A
CLUB MERCHANDISE Becky Field 480-813-6838
PARADE COORDINATOR Fabian Pugliese 602-339-5183
CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER Patrick Sweeney
Hank Gallo 602-300-3396
CLUB WEBSITE www.copperstatemustangclub.com
The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club,
Inc. Submission deadline is the 2nd Wednesday of every month and can be sent
to the club PO Box 50309, Phoenix AZ 85076.
COPPERSTATE INFORMATION
Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits
of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!
MEETING MINUTES
Executive Board Meeting 04/11/2012
All officers were present with the exception of Tom Martin. Car Show update – Move cars Friday the 13th at 5 pm. Set-up at 7 am Saturday the 14th. Parking was discussed.
Jeff got an e-mail from “Join the Club” asking if we wish to participate with pictures of our 64-1/2 to 73 cars. Will
ask the membership at the General Meeting.
Fabian needs help with the parades . There is a baseball event at ASU on May 5th. They are asking for cars. Will take to the General meeting
Patrick Sweeney is May’s member of the month. Showing the car of the month at Berge was discussed.
There is a new Car Club in Arizona which covers Casa Grande and surrounding area. The name is Desert Sky Mus-tangs and Jones Ford is their sponsor.
Motion was made by Dan Martorano and seconded by Phyllis Petrone to award 2 $500 scholarships to the Ford As-
set Program at GCC. Need a volunteer for the Ice Cream Social on June 23rd.
Patrick Sweeney was added a club photographer.
Sam & Luda Richmond will bring refreshments for the April meeting.
We will have a speaker of the month at the General Meeting Angelo Cellura will talk about computer tricks for ac-cessing the most information from Craig’s List.
Long distance numbers can’t get the blaster messages.
Make sure Chris Valentino gets the new member list. A discussion was held regarding the direction of the club.
We are looking for someone to attend the AAHC meetings on our behalf. Will ask at the general meeting. Also
need to pay our dues to the AAHC There is currently legislation to make the HOV lanes toll roads. The yellow light at intersections is one second
shorter and the intersection is shortened causing more red light running and if you speed up to get through the light
you may get a speeding ticket. You can track this legislation on thenewspaper.com or toll roads. Com.
With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned.
Lee Knowlton - 2012 Blue with White Stripes Shelby GT350 Convertible.
MEETING MINUTES Cont.
General Meeting 04/15/2012
Roll Call of Officers: All Officers were present with the exception of Don Cook.
Member of the Month- Patrick Sweeney
Added Patrick Sweeney as another Club Photographer.
Patrick Sweeney will take over sending pictures of our 64-1/2 to 73 cars to “Join the Club” There is a new Mustang Club in Arizona “Desert Sky Mustangs”. The president is Ed Baum.
Looking for members to attend the ASU Baseball Game/ Car Show on May 5th. Cost of tickets is $6 for general admission and $9 for
reserved seating.
Tom martin will be our representative to the AAHC and will get us an application so that we may pay our dues.
AAHC is watching legislation in our state concerning toll roads, red light running . The extraction of salt from Bonneville Salt Flats to
be sold by companies. The legislation on toll roads is reciprocal with several other states.
Desert Classic Cars is offering a Dyno Day to our club if we can get 10 cars to participate. The cost, if we get 10 cars, will only be
$50.
Jeff Minx will be our MCA Representative.
Asked if everyone is getting the blaster messages. It was noted that if you have a long distance number, you will not get the blaster
messages. Tom Martin explained how the GCC Asset Program get started with a donation of half the price of the sale of Max Salisbury’s car. He
explained that the money from the scholarship doesn’t need to go to tools or tuition. It can go to the student’s general expenses. The
applicant must be sponsored by a Ford dealer. The Ford dealer then helps them get their tools and if they stay with the dealership for
two years the dealer will take a certain amount of the cost of their tools from each paycheck and the after two years they will reim-
burse the student.
Russo Steele is having a show in Monterey in August and they will need our help again in December. Received a thank you e-mail for
our support.
The Board is reviewing the surveys from last month and will discuss changes that may be made.
Past Events- St Patrick’s Day Parade- 4 cars attended. Pat Sweeney received a 1st place in his class at the Super Ford Shootout at
Sanderson sponsored by Wild West Mustangs. Attendance was low.
Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Game – 10 to 12 cars from 3 clubs attended. It was a good event. Jenna Bear’s 5th Annual Car Show @ Peoria Sports Complex. Not as big as last year but they had some really big prizes.
Copperstate Mustang Club’s Spring Fling. Had 65 cars in attendance and 5 Display cars. It was touted as a good show.
COMING EVENTS
Chevie Neeper spoke about a possible road trip to Verde Canyon on May 19th. That is the date of our next meeting and there was not
enough interest to warrant the trip. Chevie will try again for June.
There is a cruise on Mill Avenue in Tempe on May 19th. Contact Sara Eason at 480-355-6073 if interested.
Third Friday gathering at Culver’s at 825 E Camelback on April 20th at 6:30 pm
Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott’s Berry Farm weekend of April 22nd.
The Cannonball Phoenix Spree is May 4-5 and deadline to enter is April 22nd go to www.tourecco.com for more information.
Car Show at Living Streams Church on April 28th. Church is located at Central And Glendale. Show runs from 9 am to 1 pm and the cost is $15 per
car. Register on-line at livingstreams.org/events.
ASU Baseball Game/Car Show against Utah. Contact [email protected] or call her at (480) 727-3522. Tickets are $6 for gen-eral admission or $9 for reserved seating. Will meet at In and Out Burger located at 202 and Scottsdale Road at 5 pm for dinner and
caravan to the game which is at 6:30pm.
Dream Machine Car Show noon to 5pm at Glendale Park & Swap on May 12th. The preregistration deadline is April 29th Go to www.
Konnectedentertainment.net The Latino Rebel Band will provide music.
Mountain Motor Madness Car & Bike Show at YC Center and Technical Education Center located at 220 Ruger Road in Prescott.
Show will run from noon to 5 pm. Contact Kren Smith @ (928) 717-7760 or e-mail [email protected] Route 66 Car
Show is the 1st weekend in September. The Ramada Hotel has rooms under Copperstate Mustang Club for $70 per night.
The next Executive Board meeting is May 16th @ Berge Ford at 6:30 pm and the June Executive Board meeting is June 6th Also at
Berge Ford at 6:30 pm.
The Pantera Club is having their National Show in Phoenix. Angelo Cellura spoke about tricks to get the most out of your Craig’s
List experience. Doris Minx won $15.00 in the 50/50 Drawing. Meeting adjourned.
Spring Fling Show Update
Despite dire predictions of rain, the Copperstate Mustang Club’s Spring Fling
went forward. We had some cold winds but all in all it was a good day. There were 65 cars entered and 5 Display cars. The winner of the Berge
Choice award was Jim Boyd and he also won a first place in his class. We
had several Honorable mention winners as well as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. There were many nice door prizes for which several people did not
get their tickets for the drawing as they did not hear the announcement as to
where to place their tickets. We sold 78 hamburgers, 24 hotdogs and 10 chicken sandwiches as well
as chips, sodas and water.
The wind kept the weather from being too hot but also created some wind burns. We’ll hope for better weather for next year’s Spring Show.
As to that, if we are to have a Fall Show we need someone to step up to
be the chairperson and help with the planning.
I would like to express a special thank you to Greg Nelson for all the
pictures he took and for the CD’s of the pictures he created.
I also want to thank those who donated prizes for the show. Among
those were Berge Ford, M D Anderson Cancer Center, Phyllis Petrone,
Bob Bickel, Mitch Field, O’Reilly Auto Parts, The Mustang Shop, Gerald
Young, My Three Sons, Discount Tire, Cold Stone Creamery, Applebee’s,
California Mustang, Mustangs Plus and Scott Drake. These were all very
nice gifts and goodie bag items.
Thank you to all who participated in the show and I hope you enjoyed your
day.
Becky Field
Show Chairperson
Times “They are a Changin”
I recently read an article in the popular old people’s magazine “AARP” that the classic car rage that has been going on these last
10 -15 years is on the decline. In fact the article stated that our generation “35 – 65 years old”, (I’ve widened the perimeters for
personal reasons) will probably be the last generation to have the feelings that we all share for our cars.
They say in the article that the “Younger” generations of techies are far too wrapped up in personal computers, laptops and the internet to experience the feelings and pride that we have for our cars.
Younger people don’t run out on their 16th Birthday, as many of us have done, to take their driver’s test so that they can
drive for the first time. Many young people in the larger cities don’t go after their driver’s license until their later teens, or early 20’s.
Unfortunely, they’re to busy sitting in front of their computer screens, or TV sets playing video games, instead of being
outside and doing more physical things or experiencing “real” life vs “virtual” life. I believe, as part of the article mentioned, that our fixation with these “old cars” is the memories that we have, when
both us, and these cars were younger and newer.
I’ve had my share of cars over the years and many memories of the good times and bad times (I used to be a Chevy
guy) associated with these cars, and of the friends that I shared these memories with. I feel sad that the “Younger” generation may miss out on these wonderful times.
It is up to our generation to share these memories with the younger people and encourage them to join us in our adven-
tures and comradery with our classic cars. I’ve worked over the years with other members of Copperstate to open up member-ship to the newer Mustangs (we used to be a club of 1964 -1973 Mustangs only) that has been very successful. We now have
many newer, late model Mustangs in our club, and both older and younger members are sharing memories and ideas. Older
members are driving newer Mustangs as their daily drivers, and young members are looking for early Mustangs to work on and enjoy.
I’ve watched the interest in Model A’s and Model T’s and now, the early T-Birds dwindle down to a point that they are
no longer desired or valued as they once were. I think this is in part that the younger people can not relate to them or have
memories related to them. Part of the founding of Copperstate Mustang Club was the idea of preserving the idea and conception of the early Mustangs, Thank you to “Bill Hopkins” for starting the club and for the insight that this was a necessary and re-
warding endeavor. If it was not for people like Bill Hopkins, do you really think the new Mustangs that we enjoy today would
exist? Ford had turned the Mustang out to pasture and created a replacement “the Probe” to take its place. Do you know anyone that still drives a “Probe”? “Probe, doesn’t the name say it all!
Look around at all the “Retro” cars that Fords’ competition has created. The Camaro, , The Charger, The Challenger,
the VW Bug, they have all tried to create the excitement of yesterday’s cars and dreams, but not one of them stands up to the
Mustang’s popularity. Maybe we discovered something “special” when we were younger, something that keeps the spirit alive. Have you no-
ticed the cars, the clothes, the music, it keeps coming back into fashion. “Thank God” that most of us settled on the cars instead
of some of those other things that we went through, like Bell Bottom Pants, Hip Huggers, Disco, Big Hair and I could go on and on, but you know what I mean.
Keep the memories, good or bad; enjoy your cars for as long as you can. Like everything else in life someday it will
come to an end. I can’t imagine anyone trying to save the Corolla, or Honda Accord from the junkyard. We just had our Spring Car Show, smaller than usual, (7O cars), but I think that is because of the economy. Most events
attendance is lower than in times past as people have to choose which events they can afford to attend. We at Copperstate try to
“Give the Best Bang for the Buck” in providing entertainment, food and memories at a reasonable cost.
We need to support our Club, our Hobby, and preserve the Mustang and our memories for as long as we can, much will depend on the younger generation. Do we want to become a society of people who forget what its like to enjoy the excitement
of watching, or driving that “Sharp Car,” or listening to the sound of that dual exhaust, or that engine reviving to the redline on
the tach! How many times have you “drivin” your Mustang down the road, or pulled into that parking lot and someone said
NICE CAR. Don’t forget it and help someone else get that same enjoyment. Support your club, support your hobby and sup-
port your country.
Always,
Dan M
Spring Fling Pictures
Spring Fling Winners
Class A 1964-1966 Stock Mustang
1st Place –John Burley
2nd Place - Ron Himrich
3rd Place - Phyllis Petron
Honorable Mention - Greg Nelson Honorable Mention - Gene & Donna Probasco
Class B 1967-1968 Stock Mustang
1st Place –Wayne Shimata
2nd Place - Pat Lynch
3rd Place - Scott & Paige Nett
Class E 1965-1971 Boss & Shelby
1st Place – Jim Boyd
Class F 1971-1993 Stock Mustang
1st Place – Gary Tetu 2nd Place – Ken Goldstein
3rd Place – Tom Martin
Class G 1994-2004 Stock Mustang
1st Place – Jeremy Gallager
2nd Place – Donna Bickel
3rd Place – Joann Martorano
Honorable Mention – CJ Russell
Class H 2005-2012 Stock Mustang 1st Place – David Jacobelli
2nd Place - Scott & Paige Nett
3rd Place – Judy Krause
Honorable Mention – Ken Tyrrel
Honorable Mention – Dave Carroll
Honorable Mention – David Taft
Class I 1984-2004 Saleen, Cobra, Roush Mustang
1st Place – Wallace Kineyko
Class J 2005-2012 Saleen, Cobra, Roush, Shelby Mustang 1st Place – Wes & Jo Young
2nd Place – Jerry Young
3rd Place – Robert Meeks
Honorable Mention – Bernie Burl
Honorable Mention – John Valencia
Class K 1964-1978 Modified Mustang
1st Place – Steve Naranjo
2nd Place – Jeff Minx
3rd Place – Dave Hinze
Class L 1979-1993 Modified Mustang
1st Place – Angelo Cellra
Class M 1994-2004 Modified Mustang
1st Place – Richard & Marilyn Miller 2nd Place – Franklin Nickerson
3rd Place – Richard Pyle
Class N 2005-2012 Modified Mustang
1st Place – Terry Miller
2nd Place – Mike Herman
3rd Place – David Wright
Honorable Mention – Patrick Sweeney
Honorable Mention – Bob Bickel
Berge’s Best of Show Pick
Jim Boyd – 1969 Boss 302
Verde Canyon Train Weekend Trip
VERDE CANYON TRAIN WEEK END JUNE 2 & 3 Short notice for a road trip to Cottonwood but we'll try to put it together. Last time we did
this trip was in 2004. The prices have increased since then but the fun things are still there.
Saturday June 2
Meet 9AM approx I-17 and 101 (exact location later) to caravan north to Rock Springs
Cafe for breakfast. This is a rustic old place we've used a lot. Good food, best pies, some shops. On to Cottonwood exit 260 & Best Western Motel on 89A. Check in is
usually 4PM so you'll have time for a swim, a visit to Jerome, or maybe a look around
town. At 5PM we'll drive a short distance to Blazin M Ranch for an all you can eat western supper. This year the choice will be grilled chicken or steak with all the trim-
mings. Wear your western duds for sure. The ranch has animals, shooting gallery and
lots of shops. After supper the family will entertain you with a lively show, lots of music and "funnin". Overnite at Best Western.
Sunday June 3
A Continental breakfast at the motel or a short walk to restaurant for a full menu. Late
morning leave for a short drive to Clarkdale and The Verde Canyon Train Depot. Gift
shop, Mini museum, Cafe etc. We will have a choice of First Class car which has liv-ing room type seating, complimentary appetizers, beverage service to all seats, cash
bar, and fewer passengers Coach cars provide Pullman style seating ( 2 seats on each
side) snack bar. All cars are air conditioned with small bathrooms. all cars are con-nected to outdoor cars which is wonderful for picture taking, great views of the river,
animal life and a well-informed narrators to point out features of the area. Strolling
musicians too.
Cost is approx. All prices are for 2 people, include Motel, Blazin Ranch & Verde Canyon Train. I'll get final figures plus single & kids price later.
First Class $308.51 Coach $259.39 Tax Included
There will be small discount for seniors (not on First Class ) & if we get 10 rooms & 20
people for dinner & train.
More Info And to book trip.........Chevie Neeper 602-992-3612
Scholarship Info
The scholarship committee of the Copperstate Mustang Club, consisting of members Bill Hop-
kins, Tom Martin and Dan Martorano, met to review applications for the “Max Salisbury” schol-
arship award. The scholarship is given annually to a student attending the Ford Asset Program at
Glendale Community College.
This year Copperstate awarded two $500.00 dollar scholarships to students of this pro-
gram. The winners of the scholarship this year were: Cody Lapedus and Brad Skinner. These
young men met the criteria outlined by both Glendale Community College and Copperstate. The
scholarships were presented on April 24, 2012, at the annual Glendale Community College schol-
arship luncheon, which was M.C.’d by local news anchor Kent Dana.
This year was the largest scholarship event put on by Glendale Community College. Our
thanks go out to program instructor Don Davis, who provides us with the applicant’s information
and co-ordinates the training of the Ford Asset students. Best wishes to these young men in their
future endeavors.
Dan Martorano
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 4-5 Cannonball-Phoenix Spree: go to www.tourecco.com for entry information; deadline for entry is
April 20, 2012; cost varies on the number in your team.
May 5 ASU Baseball/Car Show: ASU baseball game against Utah; 6:30pm @ Packard Stadium; tickets
are $6 general lawn seating & $9 reserved seating; will be secured parking at the game; meeting
and corral at In N Out Burger (202 & Scottsdale Rd) @ 5pm; for tickets contact
ALEX.CLAYTON@SUEDU. For additional information contact a Board Member.
May 18 Third Friday gathering at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak-burger: 4929 W Bell Rd (Bell
Rd & 51st Ave); see you there starting at 6pm to share food and stories; many other cars on display
as well; get out before the heat hits.
May 20 Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: (MOVED TO THIRD SUNDAY DUE TO
MOTHERS DAY) 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thom-
as Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy
yourself. Click here for a map.
May 27 Rio Grande Mustang Club Show: Registration show and information included in the newsletter
Jun8-10 Cruz’ the Rim 2012 Car Show: hosted by Rim Country Cruisers, this event held on the Show
Low Soccer Field (550 N 9th Pl, Show Low); over 30 classes, all judged, vendors, T-shirts, will
hold 700 cars; $25 prepaid, $35 at the gate; for questions, Barb 928-537-9951
Jun 10 Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of
Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this
location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map.
Jun 14-17 24th Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup: this event takes place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado;
there is a scenic mountain tour, autocross, Friday night social, and show n’shine; registration starts
January 1, 2012; for more info go to http://rmmr.org; many club members attend this event.
Jun 15 Third Friday at In-N-Out Burger; US 60 and Stapley Dr; come out and enjoy yourself with other
club members; the weather will be a bit warm, but do not worry, there is air-conditioning; we will
start showing up at 5:30 to 6pm; hope to see you there.
Jun 23 Copperstate Mustang Club Annual Ice Cream Social: this is a free event to current members; it
will be held in the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church ( our monthly meeting loca-
tion) 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phx; 6pm to 9pm; volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up,
please contact a Board member to sign up.
Jul 8 Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of
Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this
location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map.
Jul 20 Third Friday gathering--CULVER’S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a
nice meal with other “pony” people; yes it will be hot, but we have to eat.
Aug 17 Third Friday gathering at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak-burger: 4929 W Bell Rd (Bell
Rd & 51st Ave); see you there starting at 6pm to share food and stories; many other cars on display
as well; let’s not let a little warm weather keep us from enjoying ourselves.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sept 7-9 Route 66 Car Show-Flagstaff: I know it is early, but get this date on your calendar. Get out of
the heat and enjoy Northern Arizona. Many club members attend this event. Many club members
attend this event. Go to www.route66carclub.com or contact John 928-451-1204. Many of Cop-
perstate Club members will be staying at the Ramada West 2755 W Woodlands Village Blvd, 928
-773-1111. There is a block of rooms reserved under Copperstate Mustang Club and to reserve a
room at our rate of $70 plus tax, call the Ramada, ask for a room reserved under Copperstate Mus-
tang Club and change the name to yours and give them your credit card to hold the room.
Sept 21 Third Friday at In-N-Out Burger; US 60 and Stapley Dr; come out and enjoy yourself with oth-
er club members; the weather will be cooling off and it is time to get out and drive; we will start
showing up at 5:30 to 6pm; hope to see you there.
Oct 19 Third Friday gathering--CULVER’S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a
nice meal with other “pony” people; this is the time of year to get out and enjoy; hope to see
many of you there.
Nov 16 No Third Friday due to Holidays.
Dec 21 No Third Friday due to Holidays.
Rio Grande Mustang Club Show Flyer
Schedule
Hotel - Marriott Pyramid Hotel, 5151 San Francisco Rd, ABQ, NM 87109, 505-821-3333.
5pm Saturday evening May 26th pupus (snacks) in the Sandia Suite.
7:30am Sunday May 27th - classification & judging in the parking lot. Banquet in the Kokopelli Room at 6 pm with door
prizes and trophy awards.
Participant Choice classes include all Late Model Mustangs (2003-12), Cougars thru ’73, T-birds, and Special Interest
Fords. Cars will be judged
Seven Concours and Daily Driver classes, nine Occasional Driver classes, one Unrestored, two Modified and 13 Partici-
pant Choice classes are planned. using MCA Abbreviated Judging Sheets. Participant Choice classes will not be judged.
Occasional & Daily Driven cars will be judged only for quality of workmanship, condition & cleanliness (WCC). Engine/
engine compartments will not be judged on Daily Driven cars.
General
No 'for sale' signs on or around any cars except in Pony Corral. No radios or other music playing.
Please fill out your Participant Ballot. It’s in your show packet.
Your Banquet ticket (if you bought one) is in a white envelop in your show packet. Don’t lose it !!!
Please use the trash containers provided, don’t leave trash behind.
Please do not touch, rub, lean on or sit in any car. Be careful of watches, buckles, and key rings.
There is no place at the hotel to wash your car.
Alcoholic beverages, tents or large umbrelas are not permitted in the show area.
You are welcome to attend the judges meeting. Judges’ helpers are always needed during judging. Please consider being a
judge’s helper, it helps to learn how to judge.
Concours, Unrestored, Modified, Occasional and Daily Driven
1. Hoods and trunk lids open (hoods closed on Daily Driven).
2. Convertible tops up & back window closed; display top boot and boot bag as you prefer in the trunk.
3. Display jack and jack handle as you prefer in the trunk.
4. Windows closed. (You may open them an inch or two.)
5. Heater doors open (64-66).
6. Fold down seats set to accommodate passengers.
7. No signs or displays around cars. Only modified may use mirrors.
8. Fire extinguisher may be displayed inside or in the trunk.
9. Please remove floor mats and all personal items from interior & trunk.
Late Model, Cougars, T-Birds, & Special Interest Fords
1. Cars may be displayed as you desire.
2. Participant ballots will be used for winner selection.
Your presence is desired when we judge your car to open and close doors, hoods, trunk lids, etc. If you are not available,
the judges will do this. We ask that you only talk to the judges when asked a question, or if you have some special infor-
mation about your car. Your judging sheets will be mailed to you.
CONTACT
Frank McMullan, (505) 294-7902, [email protected]
Wally Short, 505-292-2110, [email protected]
Rio Grande Mustang Club Show Registration Form
30th
Anniversary Show
Presented By the Rio Grande Mustang Club
Sunday May 27th, 2012
SHOW SITE SPECIAL EVENTS ABQ Marriott Pyramid Hotel Hospitality and Snacks Saturday Evening 5151 San Francisco Rd NE Judging Sunday Morning/Afternoon
Albuquerque, NM 87109 Banquet, Door Prizes and Trophies Sunday Evening
ENTRY FORM
Name______________________________ Phone # ____________________ Email _________________________
Address___________________________________ City _________________________State _____ Zip_________
Car #1 Year____ Model _________Body Style ________ Car #2 Year____ Model ________ Body Style_________
Nr. Amt CAR CLASS CAR #1 CAR #2 CAR REGISTRATION ($25) ____ ______ 64-02 Concours ______ ______
VENDOR SPACE ($20) ____ ______ 64-02 Occ. Driver ______ ______
PONY CORRAL ($20) ____ ______ 64-02 Daily Driver ______ ______
BANQUET: Chicken Dinner ($31) ____ ______ 64-02 Unrestored ______ ______
(Children 4-10, $18) ____ ______ 64-02 Modified*** ______ ______
(Children 3 and under free) 03-12 Mustangs** ______ ______
03-12 Shelby/Roush/Saleen/Cobra** _____ _____ *Car Show Shirts (enter cost here) ________ T-Birds thru ‘57** ______ ______
Polo Size(s) _________ Cougars thru ‘73** ______ ______
Tee Size(s) _________ Sp. Interest Fords** ______ ______
Total $ __________
** Denotes Participant Choice Balloting
*** Must have list of Mods
If you enter a 2nd car, the cost for it is $20, not $25. The Pony Corral is for Mustangs that are for sale.
*Car Show Shirts are high quality 65/35 polyester/cotton Polo shirts for $15. Tee shirts are 50/50 cot/poly for $8. Sizes from S to 3XL. Sizes 2XL
and 3XL are $3 more. Please do the math and enter the correct amount in the space above.
We will be using MCA Abbreviated Judging Sheets again this year. Make checks payable to: Rio Grande Mustang Club.
MAIL PAYMENT TO: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rio Grande Mustang Club Frank McMullan, [email protected], (505) 294-7902
12708 Eastridge Trail NE Wally Short, [email protected], (505) 292-2110
Albuquerque, NM 87112
RESERVATIONS: 1. Please order shirts and make banquet reservations when you submit your entry form. We must finalize the banquet head-
count Wednesday before the show starts.
2. When making room reservations, tell them it’s for the RGMC car show.
No alcohol, tents, or large umbrellas will be allowed on show site. I agree to abide by Rio Grande Mustang Club (RGMC) rules, and that I am re-
sponsible for my property. I agree to release from liability the Mustang Club of America, Rio Grande Mustang Club, the ABQ Marriott Pyramid Hotel, and their representatives from any and all claims of injury to me, my family, or my guests; and for damaged, lost, or stolen property arising
from this event.
Signature ______________________________________________Date________________
800-266-9432 (Passkey) ($89 plus tax before May 1st)
CLASSIFIED ADS
PARTS FOR SALE
1997 Mustang GT Parts
Interior/exterior parts; console, rear seat, complete driver’s door, dash shell, steering wheel, headliner, intake,
heads, etc. Car had 48,000 miles on it. Many parts not listed. CAN send pictures if needed. Call 480-924-
5149 [email protected]
Early Model Ford Mustang AC Unit
FREE: A/C components off 66 Mustang; compressor, condenser, receiver/dryer, under dash evapo-rator, 5 blade fan, electric fan and 3 row radiator. All parts are aftermarket, working and servicea-
ble. Call Bob Ancell 480-983-2510.
CARS FOR SALE
1965 Mustang Coupe
1965 Mustang, bought in California in 1994 and had it restored: 302, V-8, Cobalt Blue with Parchment interior, automat-ic, redwood/Grant steering wheel, slightly lowered to level (also air shocks in back), restored by professionals, chrome under the hood, re-chromed bumpers, female owned, garaged. Please call Denise 719-495-1051 or email [email protected] for more information and price.
1965 200 Cu Inch Engine and Transmission
Modified 200 inline 6 cylinder engine and C4 transmission for $3500; complete motor and tranny; drop it in and go; 65 block, bored 40 over, stock crank with mild cam; Australian OZ-250 head built by Basko Engine Shop; DUI ignition; ce-ramic headers; motor has approx 1500 miles on it and tranny has not been used since built; I've got over $5000 into this setup but you get everything you need to drop into your vehicle that needs a drivetrain (except for the driveshaft). I'm firm on my price, but will consider trade. I'm looking for a decent Jeep Cherokee but also want an old (50's) Ford pickup truck or a side by side (Rhino). Call Vinny/text 480-719-0110 or email [email protected]
PO Box 50309
Phoenix, AZ 85076
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