..The PonyExpress..
April 1999
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Next Meeting: Wednesday, April
21, 1999 7:30 P. M.
Mason Training Center
Meeting Topic: Cincinnati Auto
Replicas Model Car Club Show..Jim Wilson
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A Message from the Editor:
Dedication
I am constantly amazed at the number of dedicated,
hard-working people there are in our old-car hobby.Name any
car club and there are many folks who spend long hours
working on the business of running the club or putting-on a
show(without any compensation, except the gratitude of their
fellow hobbyists). Doris and I are members of 5 clubs and
the story is the same in all of them: lots of hours devoted
to keeping things going. There are a few paid positions in
the national organizations, but the great majority of the
work of the national clubs is done by volunteers.
The activity, other than club officers' jobs, that
entails the most work is, of course, the shows. All of us
know that to put on a quality show requires loads of
people-hours. Think of the time it takes to do Charlotte. In
1995, Jim Osborn was the General Chairman of the 30th
Anniversary Show. He stopped running his business and became
a full-time organizer for a whole year. The 35th Anniversary
Show will undoubtedly be smooth-running because of Jim's
hard work in 1995 and, until his death, in 1999 as well. Jim
is just one of many who have dedicated large blocks of time
to the Charlotte Show. We in TSMC gain several benefits from
this effort. Not only will those of us who attend the show
have a great time, but since all the work of the show is
unpaid , the net profit from the show goes into the treasury
of MCA to help improve the national and the regional clubs
such as ours. MCA is non-profit.
Car shows are very unselfish processes. We work hard to
help others have a good time at our show and, in turn, they
work hard so we can have fun at theirs Later in this issue
is a list of committee chairs who need help. Please
volunteer .
Al Friedel
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President's Corner:
While on one of my many visits to King's Ford, I spotted
two new Saleen Roadsters on the showroom floor.One was black
and the other was chrome yellow.Wow. Talk about a couple of
hot-looking cars. They were both knock-outs that will
definitely draw stares when their lucky buyers hit the
streets.
King's Ford just acquired the Saleen franchise after the
former Cincinnati area Saleen Dealer gave it up. After
speaking with the sales guys from King's, it is pretty
obvious that they are really enthusiastic about their
Saleens and hope to sell them in volume.
Sales Consultant Freeda Floyd was appointed the
dealership Saleen Specialist by Bob Ring, the Dealer. We
plan to have Freeda bring a Saleen to an upcoming TSMC
meeting to make a presentation.
You know, now may be the time to buy a Saleen before
their value skyrockets in the same manner as the Shelbys.
After all, when you think about it, there are a lot of
similarities between the two car histories. Who knows???
Only time will tell.
On to Charlotte...........Bob Masraum
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In this
issue:
Show
Up-dates..........................................................................................................................................Page
2.
Marketplace and 1999
Calendar.....................................................................................................................................Page
3.
How to Interpret Mustang Car
Ads.....................................................................................................
Page
4.
This Month in TSMC
History......................................................................................................................................Page
5.
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SHOW UP-DATES
Charlotte:
1. The TSMC group that volunteered to work
(Friedels,Buis's. Edquists, Huttens and Maguires) will meet
at the MCA Hospitality Tent at noon on Friday, 4-16 for our
assignment . We will work as a group. All others who would
like to help, please meet there , too. We will be doing
pre-registration of some sort.
2. Others attending the Show: Tom and Barb Maguire, Scott
Kelley
See Page
6 for more.
Tri-State Mustang Club Show, 8-1-99:
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1999 Tri-State Mustang Club Car
Show
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Here is a list of the 1999 Tri-State
Mustang Club Car Show committee heads and
their phone numbers. If you have any
questions about what each of the categories
are all about, call the appropriate
person to get more info.You can also sign up with
them, if you are unable to attend our
regular monthly meeting.
Show chairperson .......
Mike
Edquist..........677-2218
Trophy/Dist................Al
Friedel .............771-4558
Judging ...................
Farrell
Buis............821-4928
Classification
.............Bob Masraum
.........831-2117
Parking/Layout
...........Mike
Smith............494-2379
Tabulation..................Rich
Gerlock.........829-7729
D.J./Flyer..................Rich
Steinbrink ......489-8774
Registration
...............Gene
Kennedy........874-7441
Setup/Teardown ..........Tom
Maguire .........(937) 698-6059
Membership
...............Carol Donovan
.......899-9464
Generic Work
.............Jim Reynolds
.........385-8111
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Show Judging: Farrel Buis is asking people to volunteer
for specific classes prior to the show. First to sign-up
would have their choice. The list would be limited to 2 per
class until all classes fill up. Call Farrel to get on the
list. Remember that judging is on workmanship and
cleanliness, only.
Pre-registration: Mike Edquist is strongly urging all
members to register their cars at the next meeting or ASAP.
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Mustang Marketplace
Cars for
Sale:
1965 Convertible: original had 289; currently 200
with 289 being rebuilt to install in car before
sale.A/T;white with black interior. Body and interior
excellent. Many new mechanical parts, including
suspension,carb. starter, alternator, distributor, tires,
radiator. Asking $13,500 OBO. Dave Kirsch (440) 233-8179
(6/99)
1969 Coupe: 6cyl; A/T. AM/FM; Rear defogger; A1
mechanical; 66,000 miles.$5500. Jim Crooks 867-9224 (6/99).
1995 Ford Contour: 4 cyl; A/T; all power exc.
windows; A/C; interior excellent as is exterior except for
some stone chips; all records; 55,000 miles. $6,000.Rich
Gerlock 829-7729 (6/99)
Parts for
Sale:
1965-66 Front and Rear Bumpers, Good cond.
Probably repo: $100 for both; 1965-66 AM-FM cassette radio
and clock; fits original in-dash mount: $100. Tri-Y headers
and hardwear: Fits 289 $100. Five 14-inch stock rims for
1965-66. Greg, after 6:00 PM, 683-3018 (4/99)
1965 NOS Front Fender (Left): $400. 1969 Gas Cap-
Standard NOS: Best Offer. Anthony Miller, 513-934-3326
(4/99)
1965 New Batteries with bottom lugs to fit '65:
Available at Sam's for $25 for Gr 24
Parts
Wanted:
1969 Steering Wheel Pad (All 69 Ford products used
the same pad with different removable centers). Must be
unwarped and close to perfect. Call Al at 513-771-4558
(6/99)
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1999 EVENTS
CALENDAR
April 14-18-Mustang Club of America 35th Mustang
Anniversary Celebration at the Charlotte Motor Speedway,
Concord, NC. Info. (580) 255-4277. (4/99)
April 24- The Cincinnati Challenge 4, Model Car
Show, presented by the Cincinnati Auto Replicas Model Car
Club; Scarlett Oaks Career Developement Campus, Kemper Road.
Theme: 35th Anniversary of the Mustang. RandyWilson 831-6879
(5/99).
April 25 -Sharonville Show (4/99)
May 8- Falls City Mustang Club Show. River Falls
Mall (Clarksville, IN). Charlie Smith (812) 283-6543 (5/99)
May 21-23- 22nd Shelby Spring Fling. Hosted by
Indiana SAAC. Brown County State Park, Nashville,IN.Friday
Party; Sat Show, Picnic, Awards Banquet. Sun Touring. Joyce
Yates (812) 988-7146. jcyates@indiana.edu (5/99)
May 28-30 Smoky Mountain National. Oak Ridge, TN
(5/99)
June 9-13- Mid-America Shelby Club National Show
Tulsa, OK. Jim Wicks (918) 256-7121
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In Memorium
Honorary Member of Tri-State Mustang Club
Leonard Simson
Died March 20, 1999 Age 83
Leonard had been in poor health in recent years and
had not been active in the club nor had he shown his Mustang
for some time. Thus, many newer members probably did not
know him. His 1966 bronze Convertible was often seen at
local shows in years past. It was a very spectacular color
and he and his wife, Rose were very proud of it. Leonard and
Rose had been married for 54 years. They have a daughter,
Debbie and two grandchildren who live in Virginia.
To give an indication of the true place that the 1966
convertible had in the Simpsons' world, it was in the
funeral procession directly behind the hearse.
Leonard also had a 1965 coupe that was undergoing
restoration and was almost finished.
He will be missed.
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How to Interpret Mustang Car Ads
Or, What They Really Mean When They Say...
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For Sale: '65 Mustang convert, clean, one-owner, 95%
complete, Best Offer over $5000.
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The Ad
Says:.......................................Probably Should Be
Understood As:
Rough but restorable.............................Not good enough
for parts car
Parts car............................................Not sure, but
may have been a car at one time.
95% complete......................................All Mustang
emblems are there.
95% restored.......................................Only needs
paint, upholstery and tires.
Needs restoration..................................Needs
mechanical genius with large bankroll.
Older restoration...................................Owner gave up
on it years ago.
Like new............................................Like 50 years
ago.
Good southern vehicle............................"Southern"
Dakota.
Driveable when stored.............................Steered off
trailer into garage.
Engine just overhauled............................New pan and
valve cover gaskets and fresh engine paint.
Needs battery to run...............................Afraid to let
you hear it run or afraid of electrical fire.
Mechanically reworked...........................Spark plugs and
air filter changed .
Near showroom condition........................Parked near a
showroom
Factory air...........................................Can't get
rid of smell inside from nearby factory
One owner vehicle..................................I was dumb
enough to buy it and can't get rid of it.
"One-off custom/prototype........................So ugly, could
only sell one.
Authentic............................................Well, what's
left is authentic.
Rust free.............................................No
additional charge for the rust.
Clean vehicle........................................Just washed
it.
Best offer over $xx.................................Not worth half
of that.
Lost my storage.....................................Wife tired of
seeing this pile of jnnk in the yard
Good title............................................But good for
differcnt vehicle.
Needs cosmetics....................................No trim,
bumpers, interior.
Runabout............................................Runs about 10
minutes and quits.
Like parting with a friend..........................Family dog
died under the seat.
Lots of spare parts.................................When I put it
together I had all this stuff left over.
Wheels of Time September/ October 1997....Thanks to Dave
Livingston for finding this gem.
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This Month in the History of the
TSMC
15 Years Ago (April 1984):
President Clyde Brummett called the meeting to order with
35 members present at Sorrento's Restaurant. Chairmen were
needed for all aspects of the summer show.
10 Years Ago (April 1989):
President Al Friedel conducted the meeting at Larosa's
Restaurant in Sharonville.All members received an official
invitation to the Mustang 25th anniversary Celebration at
the Cincinnati Marriott on Chester Road, Farrel Buis agreed
to bring his yellow 1965 convertible to be put on display
inside the meeting room.
5 Years Ago (April 1994):
President Gene Kennedy presided over the meeting at the
Ford Training Center in Mason. Two "Mikes" left the club.
Past Treasurer Mike Lewis headed to Iowa with P&G.Past
President Mike Bernardi left Cincinnati for his new Ford job
in Detroit.
Thanks to Rich Steinbrink Steinbrink for this for this
history lesson
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Charlotte Show Up-date (Continued
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3.There will be a shuttle service between hotels and
Speedway. Schedule will be in car registration packet.
4. The CMS Evening cruise will cost $5 per car. It is
Saturday 4-17. Sign-up at Hilton. Time : between 6:00 and
10:00PM.
5. The Saleen Event will be held at the Shrine Oasis
temple with a shuttle from the Hilton. Time: 7:00 to 10:30
PM.
6. There will be an advertising blitz for the show.
7.Microsoft will be present to introduce a real-time game
based in Chicago using Ford vehicles.
8.More vendor space has been procured in the Green Field.
9.The Classic Mustang Club of Sweden will present
trophies to the 9 cars that they think are best.
10. QVC will sell 35th Anniversary accessories, which
will give MCA large exposure.
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