October

2017

2017 2017 OFFICERSOFFICERSOFFICERS

PRESIDENT

TOM MARTIN

602-621-0590

thomasmartin007@yahoo.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Gordon Edwards

317-363-3371

10mustangtwo@hotmail.com

SECRETARY

Alyce Ancell

480-983-2510

R.ancell@q.com

TREASURER

Ethel Marques

480-654-6287

tinytubes@cox.net

SGT. AT ARMS

Catherine Walrod

602-275-3749

MEMBER OF THE MONTH TOM FRITZ

Tom Fritz, was voted member of the month for October 2017 by the Board of Direc-

tors. Tom, a fairly new member of the club wasted no time commencing club in-

volvement by submitting articles for the club newsletter about the “Trans AM Wars”

of the 1960’s and 70’s between General Motors products, Ford products and an

American Motors product. These serialized stories continue in the Mirror as Club

members anticipate what happens next. Stay tuned as we recognize and appreciate

our members’ involvement in supporting Our Club.

Congratulations to October Member of the Month Tom Fritz.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017

Dan Martorano 602-437-8177 JoAnn Martorano 480-969-7884

Ron Columbo 602-999-6801 Greg Nelson 562-673-4502

Phyllis Petrone 480-857-1323 Becky Field 480-813-6838

BOARD ALTERNATES : Joice Lange

Paul Marques

CHIEF JUDGE: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204

WELCOMING COMMITTEE: Becky Field 480-813-6838

AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL : Tom Martin 602-621-0590

NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204

shelbee350@aol.com

CLASSIFIED and EVENTS: Joann Martorano 480-696-7884

WEBMASTER: Greg Nelson 592-673-4502

greg_j_nelson@msn.com

MCA REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204

CLUB MERCHANDISE: Becky Field 480-813-6838

PARADE COORDINATOR: Fabian Pugliese 602-339-3183

CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: Greg Nelson

greg_j_nelson@msn.com

CLUB WEBSITE: www.copperstatemustangclub.com

The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club,

Inc. Submission deadline is the 20th 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

Board Meeting - 09/07/2017

Meeting was opened by President Tom. Officers present were Ethel, Alyce and Tom. Board members present were

Ron, Dan, JoAnn, Greg, Phyllis and Paul. Members present were Bob and Rich.

Treasurer report was given by Ethel. Tom reminded the nominations for next year board will be at the Oct meeting

with the election in Nov. and asked all current members to recruit some others to be included on the coming board.

JoAnn made a motion which was seconded by Ron to have our club donate $100 to the Salvation Army for Hurri-

cane needs. This motion was passed. Nominations for member of the month were made and Tom Fritz was the mem-

ber nominated. He contributed a series article for the news letter. October Bisbee road trip organized by Chevie was

talked about and reminded payment for the Cavern should be given to her as soon as possible. Remainder of the

meeting was talking about our upcoming show Oct 21. Ron and Dan will have signup sheets at the General meeting.

Flyers are available and should be distributed by all members, Greg will handle registrations, Berge has donated

$1200 for show expenses, school auto shop will make some of the trophies, students will help with parking, food,

participants will vote and Best of show awards will be judged by club officials. A show committee will be made

from volunteers and signup sheets for all to sign at our General meeting or by calling Dan 602-828-0340 or Ron 602-

999-6801. Meeting for committees will be every other Thurs. The time will be announced.

Meeting adjourned

Meeting opened with a Pledge of the Flag lead by President Tom. Officers present Ethel, Catherine and Alyce. Board members present were Dan, JoAnn, Ron, Greg, Phyllis, Becky and alternate Paul. One guest was present Byron.

Meeting started by having each person at the meeting tell how they got their first Mustang. Many interesting stories

were told. This is a way for members to get to know other members. A long time member Gene Probasco donated a

large box of trophies that he has won. These trophies will be remade and used at a future show.

Treasurer report was given by treasurer, Ethel. Tom announced that the club board had motioned to give $100 to

Hurricane expenses. Whin-er stories were told and winner was John, for his story about escalating value lost. 50/50

drawing winner was Chevie. Chevie talked about trip Oct 14 to Bisbee. Article about this trip is in the newsletter.

The trip will include mine tour, cave tour Tombstone exploring and dinner and many more things.

Dan and Ron told about the plans of our Oct 21 show. Show is in conjunction with the East Valley Institute of Tech-

nology and their restoration program. Students from the department will help with food, trophies, parking, and

where ever needed. The school radio 88.7 FM will do some advertising and Tom will speak on things to happen. This

is an all car and motorcycle show. It will be participant judged and Club judges for some special trophies. We plan

this to be a large show and need helpers to sign up to help. Call Dan 602-828-0340 or Ron 602-999-6801. The club

will split the proceeds with the school to help the newly established restoration program.

Tom reminded everyone the nominations for next year board will be made at the Oct meeting. Anyone that has been a

club member at least 1 year may be on the board……If you are interested in supporting and serving your club make

this known by nominating YOU.

Thanks to Alyce and Bob for furnishing refreshments. Meeting adjourned.

General Meeting - 09/10/2017

Pizza party will be held at Barros Pizza November 11th at 4:00 PM .

This is in the Pavilions 8940 E Indian Bend Rd Scottsdale 480-302-6555.

I have called to reserve room for 30-40 club members. We can park our Mustangs together at the Pavilions for the car show ...then go have our pizza party. It's best

to eat pizza first because it will get too busy later to accommodate all of us .

See you then !

Joice Lange

Pizza Party

Cruise to Tombstone, Bisbee, Kartchner Caverns

TOMBSTONE – BISBEE – KARTCHNER CAVERNS

OCTOBER 14 to OCTOBER 15 2017

Saturday October 14

8:15 AM Meet at Cracker Barrel – I-10 and Chandler Blvd. (Show up at 7:15 AM if

you want breakfast)

8:30 AM Caravan I-10 Thru Tucson to Benson. South on Hwy 80 to Tombstone.

Park on Allen Street for Lunch (at 11:30 AM) at Big Nose Kates (520) 457

-3107, 417 East Allen Street.

12:30 AM Walk to Bird Cage Theatre for a ½ Hour Tour, $9, pay at desk.

1:00 PM Drive Hwy 80 from Tombstone to Bisbee, 25 minutes.

2:00 PM Queen Mine Tour in Bisbee (520) 432-2071, pay at desk $11 for adults.

After tour Drive from Bisbee to Sierra Vista on Hwy 90 for an overnight stay at the

Comfort Inn on Fry Blvd. (520) 459-0515. Holding 12 rooms under Cop-perstate Mustang, confirmation #5456-44300, $94.37 per room, tax includ-

ed. On own for Dinner, Comfort Inn has free breakfast.

Sunday, October 15

1:15PM or 1:45 PM Kartchner Caverns Big Room Tour (NO PHONES OR CAM-ERAS) 2 groups starting at 1:15 and 1:45. Paid in full on Chevie’s CC.

Cost $38 per couple and $18.40 per single. From Sierra Vista take Hwy

90 to Benson, follow signs to Kartchner. THERE ARE RESTRICTIONS IN THE CAVES.

Chevie cell (602) 319-7214 Dan cell (602) 828-0340

CMC Whiner Towel Winner

Board Nominations

The October general meeting on October 8th will also be the time to nominate

individuals to serve on the board. The board will then elect the officers to serve

for next year. You must be a member for at least a year and be in good standing

with your dues. You can also be nominated by a fellow member if you are not at

the meeting but would need to be contacted if you wish to run.

P.S. Please do not nominate me (Chris). I will decline.

Tom Fritz - Member of the Month

Save the Date

On November 18, 2017, CMC members will cruise EAST from Mesa thru

Superior, Arizona, to Kearny Arizona, where we will join a free annual col-

lector car show sponsored by local merchants. We can stay as long as we

wish. There will be NO judging of cars and NO awards. The twenty-five

miles from Superior to Kearny is a cruiser’s dream route with lots of hills

and curves, low traffic and smooth asphalt. No sign up for the cruise is nec-

essary.

WHERE: Meet at Home Depot parking lot next to Burger King in Me-

sa on the SE corner of US 60 and Power Road.

WHEN: 9:00 a.m. departure, Saturday November 18, 2017.

STOPS: Gas, Rest @ Circle K in Superior with lunch in Kearny.

RETURN: Approx. time 3:00 P.M. in Mesa

QUESTIONS: Call Bob Ancell 480-983-2510

Previous Member of the Month

Drew Peterson

Copperstate Mustang Club Christmas Party

Holiday Party for 2017

On December 10, 2017 we will meet at the Holiday Inn and Suites located 1515 N 44th Street in

Phoenix (Corner of 44th St and McDowell) for our annual holiday party.

The club meeting will be held at 11:00 am with the lunch buffet to follow. We will feast on turkey

and ham and all the trimmings. We will also enjoy camaraderie and good times with other Mus-

tang lovers. There is a possibility that Santa may make an appearance and children 11 years of

age and under will receive a gift from Santa. Santa’s elves just need to know the age and gender

of each child so that he can have a proper gift for the child.

Cost of the meal is $28.00 per adult and $12.00 per child age 5 to 11. Children under 5 are free.

So save the date and plan to join us at the Holiday Inn on December 10th. It is a good time for all

and the food is excellent.

Becky Field

Copperstate Mustang Club Christmas Party

COPPERSTATE MUSTANG CLUB

HOLIDAY PARTY

DECEMBER 10, 2017

11:00 A.M.

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES

1515 N 44TH STREET

PHOENIX, AZ

MENU

FRESH GARDEN SALAD WITH (2) DRESSINGS

PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD

SLICED TURKEY WITH STUFFING

SLICED HOLIDAY HAM

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

HOME STYLE GRAVY

WINTER SQUASH MEDLEY

FRESH BAKED ROLLS AND BUTTER

CHEF’S HOLIDAY SELECTION OF DESSERT

ICED TEA, COFFEE, DECAF AND HOT TEA

MEETING AT 11:00 AM

LUNCH TO FOLLOW

Cost is $28.00 per adult, $12.00 per child aged 5 to 11 years of age and free for children under 5 years of

age. Copperstate Mustang Club subsidizes the cost of each of these meals and therefore must limit the num-

ber of people attending to no more than 100. So, get your reservations in early. I must have your reserva-

tion no later than December 5th. No exceptions will be made.

NAME_______________________________________________NUMBER OF ADULTS_____________

($28.00 PER ADULT)

NAME(S), GENDER AND AGE OF CHILDREN________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

NUMBER OF CHILDREN ATTENDING_____________________________________________________

($12.00 PER CHILD)

TOTAL REMITTED ________________

Make checks payable to Copperstate Mustang Club and SEND RESERVATIONS TO: BECKY FIELD

PHONE (480) 813-6838 1829 E. SAGEBRUSH ST

GILBERT, AZ 85296

Buyer Beware - Storm Damage

As we all know , the Hurricanes that struck Texas and Florida recently, have done extensive

damage to many hundreds of vehicles. Some damage will be obvious and some not so obvious,

such as water damage. Both Texas and Florida have laws regulating the sale and titling of dam-

aged vehicles, with Texas having more enforcement options. This is just an overview of the infor-

mation out there…

A Salvaged Vehicle, is one that may be defined as: totaled, reconditioned, junked, rebuilt

(or) warranty returned. Every state has different laws regulating the sale/auction and titling of ve-

hicles deemed too damaged to be repaired, by the Insurance Industry. On the surface, this sounds

straightforward. If you buy a vehicle that is known to be salvaged at a reduced price, you take the

risk that there is hidden damage. The buyer looks for rust, corrosion, mold and odor,etc, in areas

of the vehicle that are well hidden and where it would not normally be. The problem facing a po-

tential buyer, is NOT knowing it was a salvaged vehicle and not looking the vehicle over closely,

as a result.

There will be unscrupulous people who will buy many of these damaged vehicles and ob-

tain the required Junk (or) Salvage Title and then transport them to another state and re-title them.

Then the vehicle is sold to an unsuspecting person, with a "clear" title, not disclosing any storm

damage (often referred to as-"title washing"). This buying and selling, could go on for years after

they were damaged. The recommended thing to do is to obtain a Muti-State Title Search by

VIN. Another service is a Vehicle History Report that companies like CarFax, can provide. How-

ever, the information obtained, often is only as good as the state that provided it and that is not al-

ways a given.

Caveat Emptor- Let the buyer beware.

The Trans-Am Wars 1966-1971

Chapter Eight – 1969, Part 2 – Points of Conflict

To fully comprehend the level of animosity between the Ford and Chevrolet teams during the 1969 Trans-

Am season, a review of the main disagreements between the teams should be reviewed.

Refueling Towers –

Donohue, looking for another “Unfair Advantage,” asked Sunoco to develop a faster way to get

fuel into the car – a typical pit stop required ten seconds to add twenty-two gallons. Sunoco developed a

twenty-foot high tower that reduced refueling speed by four seconds. Hiding the advantage, the tower

was not erected until 06:00 race day morning at Michigan International for Race One. When Ford repre-

sentatives arrived at the track, they immediately protested the tower’s legality. Although they checked,

SCCA officials could not find anything contrary to the rules. Before the next race, however, the SCCA

mandated refueling towers could not be over twelve feet in height – thereby legislating Donohue’s

“Unfair Advantage” out the door. The Penske team was not amused as the tower cost over $9000. At La-

guna Seca’s Race Nine, BME protested unsuccessfully that the Penske Camaros were under the minimum

weight. Penske retaliated protesting the factory Mustangs’ refueling towers were too tall. The SCCA up-

held the protest and Ford’s special refueling rigs sat idle on race day.

Driving Styles –

Follmer and Jones were the perfect teammates (and still remain life-long friends) since both uti-

lized aggressive “no holds barred” driving styles. Jones, having started his career on dirt tracks, was ac-

customed to ramming drivers out of his way, especially if they tried to block him. Follmer emulated him.

BME drivers’ aggressiveness was actually protested by several competitors at Race Three at Mid-Ohio,

but the SCCA disallowed the protest. Not surprisingly, other drivers adapted the Jones/Follmer style of

driving. Numerous photographs expose cars nudging and/or outright ramming their competitors. The ag-

gression led to ‘bad blood,” especially between the Ford and Chevrolet teams. Donohue called the Trans-

Am series, “a knife fight.”

Penske Camaros Vinyl Top Roof –

As a result of excessive acid dipping, the Penske Camaro roofs rippled and looked uneven. Rather

than replacing the roofs, Donohue placed a vinyl top on both cars. Shelby and BME argued the legality

of the vinyl tops to the SCCA, but Penske countered that 44% of all Camaros were sold with vinyl roofs

and were legal. Ford teams continued to argue the point and Penske eventually agreed with SCCA lead-

ers that he would remove them in two races – the cars were then testing in Michigan and the next race

was in Minnesota; therefore the logistics of taking them back to Penske headquarters in Pennsylvania was

too great. The SCCA agreed, but neglected to inform race officials at Brainerd, Minnesota. When the

vinyl-top Camaros were presented for pre-race inspection on Friday, onsite SCCA officials declared the

cars illegal and could not race as presented. Ford teams smiled, but Penske was infuriated and told his

team to pack up and leave, which they did. When the Camaros did not appear on Saturday, SCCA offi-

cials scrambled. When senior SCCA administrators informed onsite officials the cars were legal, the Ford

and AMC teams threatened they wouldn’t race. A compromise was reached in which Penske would re-

move the tops before Race Six at Bryar, but the special cooling vents between the Camaros’ front wheel-

wells and the rear brakes, which the SCCA previously approved, had to be closed immediately. The

Penske Camaros raced, but friction between the Ford and Chevy teams further deteriorated as Penske and

Donohue believed the SCCA was giving in to Ford demands.

The Trans-Am Wars 1966-1971 Cont.’

Track Rental –

Prior to a race weekend, Ford would rent the track for the entire week prior to an event.

Prevented from getting the same extra practice and solutions for race setups, Penske and Donohue

argued that Ford was unfairly “buying a championship.” The issue was never resolved and was a

source of irritation for the Sunoco Camaro team.

Tires –

From the very start of the season, Goodyear tires were noticeably superior in retaining a

consistent level of grip, whereas the Firestones were deteriorating in the middle of a tire stint and

losing between two-three seconds a lap. Since BME’s Mustangs were forced to make extra pit

stops, Ford execs became nervous. In Race Four at Bridgehampton, Follmer switched to Good-

years and easily won (as a Firestone distributor, Jones did not switch). Aggressive driving was the

only way BME Mustangs could hold track position utilizing Firestone tires. Two months later at

Laguna Seca’s Race Nine, Firestone introduced a new wider, low profile tire. Realizing the new

Firestones were superior, Donohue rented the Sears Point track for testing and invited an inde-

pendent team to tag along – a team equipped with the new Firestones. After setting a baseline for

his Camaro on Goodyears, Donohue asked the independents if he could try their new tires. Grate-

ful they were getting free track time, the team agreed. Donohue found the new Firestones were

almost two seconds a lap faster, a decisive advantage for BME. Donohue gave Goodyear the Fire-

stones’ specs and asked them to quickly develop a new tire. News of the Sears Point test quickly

spread. Parnelli Jones, incensed and refusing to even talk to Donohue, demanded that Penske re-

turn the tires “or else.” Penske understood the nature of Jones’ threat and returned the tires; but

the technology of the new Firestones was discovered, and Goodyear gave its teams a new tire in

time for Race Ten at Kent. “Bad blood” between BME and Penske was reaching the flashpoint.

At the Riverside finale, it exploded.

Next Installment: Trans-Am 1969, Part 3 – “Blood Feud Flashpoints”

Sources: Trans-Am, The Pony Car Wars 1966-1972 by Dave Friedman; The Cars of Trans-Am

Racing, 1966-1972 by David Tom; The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue with Paul Van

Valkenburg; Mark Donohue, Technical Excellence at Speed by Michael Argetsinger; Mark

Donohue: His Life in Photographs by Michael Argetsinger; Dan Gurney, The Ultimate Racer by

Karl Ludvigsen.

Classifieds

MUSTANG WHEELS

These were the standard wheels in 2012 for a GT with Brembo brake package. They are

19” x 9” aluminum alloy. Found reproductions on line for approximately $350 per wheel,

plus shipping, with no center caps. These wheels are pristine with no dings, scrapes or

dents. Set of four is $1,000.00. Price includes center caps, lug nuts and wheel locks.

TIRES

Set of four Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/40xZR19 (100Y). These are the #1 rated

high performance, summer only, tires on the market. Warranted for 30,000 miles. These

tires have ONLY 3,000 miles on them. Original price was $255 per tire. Set of four is

$600.00. Tires are currently mounted on above wheels. Wheels or tires may be purchased

separately - buyer pays to dismount tires.

If wheels and tires are purchased together price for set of four is $1,500.00.

STRUT TOWER BRACE

Fits all GT models 2011-2014. Silver with GT logo. Functional and looks good. Installs on

existing hardware. $150.00.

Contact Bill @ billg41@cox.net or call 970-946-3664.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct 1 “Mustangs By the Bay” put on by the San Diego Mustang Club. Registration is $35.00 must pre-

registered by Sept. 23. NO day of show registration. Go to www.mustangclubsd.com for more in-

formation. This a great show on the water at Sea Port Village.

Oct 5 Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: Held at Berge Ford Hwy 60 and Mesa Dr. at 6:45.

All members are welcome at attend.

Oct 8 Copperstate Club General Meeting at 1pm at Mount Olives Church 3546 E. Thomas Rd. We will

have refreshments to enjoy.

Oct 14 Cars in the Park. Put on by the Sierra Vista Car Club. Held at Veteran Memorial Park on Fry

Blvd. Registration is $25.00. Contact Gary at 520-803-1678 for more information.

Oct 21 Copperstate Mustang Club Fall show Will be held at EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technolo-

gy) at 1601 W. Main St. Mesa. This is open to all cars. See Flyer in newsletter for more details.

Contact Dan 602-828-0340 or Ron 602-999-6801.

Nov 2 Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford (US60 & Mesa Drive). Meeting will start at 6:45pm in

the upstairs room. All are welcomed to attend.

Nov 4 Gina’s Team Car show. Held at “What the Hell Bar & Grill” 7303 E. Main St., Mesa. Go to

www.ginasteam.org for additional information on the show.

Nov 11 Club Pizza Party - at 4pm - Barro’s Pizza 8940 E Indian Bend at the Pavilions in Scottsdale.

Free to club members. Contact Joice Lange 480-830-8425 if attending.

Nov 12 Copperstate Club General Meeting at 1pm at Mount Olives Church 3546 E. Thomas Rd. We will

have refreshments to enjoy.

Nov 17-19 Good Guys 19th Southwest Nationals at WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale

Dec 10 Club Christmas Party at Holiday Inn on 44st and McDowell. More information to follow watch the

newsletter for details

Mar 16-18

2018

MCA National Show - McAllen, TX. Hosted by The South Texas Mustang Club. McAllen Con-

vention Center. http://www.southtexasmustangclub.com/lone-star-mustang-national

PO Box 50309

Phoenix, AZ 85076

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROUD SPONSORS