May 2005

Tips/Comments by STAN

If you have gotten the May copy of the Mustang Times there is an article about the national show that was held in Polk City FL. in March. This was a great show that Ruth and I were fortunate enough to be able to attend. It was a combination of Mustang cars and Mustang airplanes. If you have never been close to a P-51 when it is taking off you would be amazed at the awesome power that these things have. They are powered by a 16 cylinder Merlin engine, producing 1200 hp. There were three that were on display for the weekend and would take off once in a while and do acrobatics. You could drive your car right up to the planes and they would take your picture or you could take your own picture. The Polk county airport is near Lakeland and can be seen from I-4 going toward Orlando. There is a large museum of old military aircraft and also simulators for young and old to get the experience of flight. They have tours several times a day and also will take you up in an open cockpit biplane. It sure was a fun time for us and I’m sure that you would enjoy it also.
It’s that time of year when we should at least bleed the brakes on our Mustangs.
If your older Mustang is like mine the ammeter hand does not move even when it is working properly. Get a cheap volt meter from a store like Home Depot and check it with the motor running. With the motor running you should get a reading of 13 to 14 ½ volts measured across the battery terminals. At the May meeting I will have mine there If you want your car checked.
Remember don’t be a stranger.

Paymaster: “how long have you been working here?”
Office Boy: “Ever since the boss threatened to fire me.”
Employer: “Why were you late this morning?”
Office Boy: “On account of my alarm clock. Everybody in the house got up but me.”
Employer: “how was that?”
Office Boy: “There are nine of us and the alarm clock was only set for eight.”

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED OUR INVITATION TO TOUR THE AUTO ALLIANCE PLANT IN FLAT ROCK ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH. THE PLANT WILL BE IN PRODUCTION OF THE MUSTANG ON THAT DATE. WE ARE ALLOWED A TOTAL OF 33 PEOPLE. A COUPLE COUNTS AS 2 PEOPLE. OUR TOUR TIME IS SET AT 11:00 AM AND TAKES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. WE ARE ASKED TO DRIVE OUR MUSTANGS FOR A HISTORICAL DISPLAY AT THE PLANT. GUIDELINES FOR THE TOUR ARE AS FOLLOWS:

NO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12 ALLOWED
NO SHORTS, SHORT SLEEVE SHIRTS (JACKETS CAN COVER SHORT SLEEVES)
NO OPEN-TOED SHOES
NO FOOD PROVIDED, BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS OR LIGHT MEALS
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED

WE HAVE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A LIST OF NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 11TH. ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ON THE LIST BY MAY 11TH WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE TOUR. NO EXCEPTIONS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING PLEASE CALL EITHER GARY STRAPPAZON (989) 652-4842 OR STAN BENTLEY (810) 688-3909 BEFORE MAY 11TH.

MUSTANG CLUB OF MID MICHIGAN MEETING 04-18-05

The April meeting was called to order by President, Gary Strappazon at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth at 7:00 pm.

Those in attendance were:
Rich Svatora, Mike & Rebecca Winter, Robert & Gina Dillenbeck, Del Zimmerman, Charlie & Lova Reinhardt, Chris Jansen, Gary & Linda Riley, Don & Judy VanSickle, Tom Welsh, Leif Johnson & Melissa Morris, Dick Lebsack and Gary Strappazon. Dave & Diana DeSilva arrived late because they were unable to find the meeting location. If anyone has concerns about not being able to find the meeting location please, give Gary Strappazon a call at (989) 652-4842 prior to the meeting and he will help you with directions.

Our guest speaker was Deana Barcomb. Deana is the owner of Coupar Creations and she spoke on what her company could offer our club regarding embroidery work on shirts, hats, coats, etc.

Treasurer’s report: Gary read a report from Gregg Glaviano, everything checked and balanced and we moved on.

Membership Report: We have 2 new memberships.

Show Report: Dick Lebsack & Gary Strappazon ordered signs for upcoming car shows for the cost of $72.00.

Trophy Report: Gary Strappazon found 10” trophies with our logo for a cost of $792.00 for 144 trophies. Dash plaques would be in 3 colors for $1.00 a plaque.

Cruisin’ for a Cause: Will be Saturday & Sunday, April 23rd and 24th at the Perani Center in Flint. Proceeds will go to the Whaley Children’s Center. Members from our club will take turns at the information booth during the show.

Show and Shine: Will be held on Saturday, May 21st at All-American Ford in Saginaw. Proceeds will go to the Saginaw Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Bavarian Pony Coral: The dates are June 10, 11 & 12. The details are sketchy at this point because Gary has not heard back from Dave in Florida who is heading up the Pony Drive. If plans go well there will be a host of activities for the Pony Drive people in Frankenmuth. Gary is checking on the possibility of a cruise on Saturday night. If all goes well and we get the permission from the police, it should last about 1 hour and maybe end up with photos at the covered bridge. We are also checking on a buffet-style dinner for approx. $13.95 including tip/tax at the Fortress from 7-8 pm.

Sunday is the parade and there maybe a request for convertible Mustangs to carry the Queen and Princess. Zehnders will be serving meals in the park Saturday & Sunday, and providing tables with umbrellas. Some hotels have been reserved with discount rates for Pony Drive participants. We are still entertaining the idea of charging a fee to park in Zehnder Park with the proceeds going to a charity.

“Be Cool” Car Show: There is a new design for the t-shirt including a 2005 Mustang and our club logo. The dates for the show are July 9th & 10th. Saturday it is in Bay City and Sunday it is in Essexville.

The club is still looking for someone to take over the Club Historian position to relieve Jack Morton so he can focus on the club web site.

Dick Lebsack brought a Mustang Birthday cake to celebrate the Mustang Birthday and led everyone in singing Happy Birthday. Thanks, Dick.

Respectfully submitted, Rebecca Winter standing in for Diane Williams

THE PREZ SEZ

Another month, another show season has begun and almost all of our snowbirds are back home. Gregg will be home soon.

We want to thank all members who worked so hard at the “Cruisin’ for a Cause” show last weekend at the Perani Ice Arena. Those who worked were: Dick Lebsack, Tim Mace, Chris Jansen, Mike & Michael Winter, Gary Riley, Leif Johnson & Melissa Morris and Gary Strappazon. Also, thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Jansen, Gary Riley and Linda Strappazon who all helped with transportation of the cars. We also need to thank Jeff Szostek of All American Ford who furnished a 2005 Mustang coupe for display. Lastly, thank you to Chris Jansen and Gary Strappazon who had their Mustangs on display. We were also able to say “hi” to Dave & Diana DeSilva and to Tom Welsh and his son. They all dropped by and saw us. There will be another show next year at the same location. The date is uncertain…it all depends on the Flint Generals schedule. We were able to make acquaintances with many at the show, to help get our message out more effectively in the Flint area.

The Show & Shine is progressing well. It will be held on Saturday, May 21st at All American Ford on Bay Road in Saginaw. Bring your Mustangs and all your friends and neighbors…any vehicle is welcome!

We have also talked with Becky French at KCQ. We are also progressing well here. That date is Saturday, June 18th on Ojibway Island in Saginaw. We judge the cars and possibly help a bit with the tabulations and we are done by 11:30 am or 12 noon at the latest.

Finally, we are also progressing a bit more slowly in getting it together for the Bavarian Pony Corral in Frankenmuth during the Bavarian Festival Saturday June 11th and Sunday, June 12th. The cruise is the scheduling nightmare. We do have a commitment from the parade chairman to have 4 of our Mustangs (they asked for convertibles) in the Sunday parade. Possibly, more will be needed for local dignitaries or Queen Contestants and such (convertibles again).

On another subject, there may be a formal tour of the Auto Alliance International Plant at Flat Rock. That is the new home of our favorite car. We would get to see it running production, I’m guessing on a Saturday. This may come along VERY SUDDENLY. You may only get a phone call to notify you of the opportunity. SEE NEWSLETTER UPDATE!!!

Gary Strappazon

LADIES CORNER

MOUNTAIN MAMA’S MUDSLIDE

RECIPE PROVIDED BY GINA DILLENBECK

1 stick margarine, softened
1 cup flour
1 ½ cup chopped pecans
2 small pkgs. cream cheese
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 med. size Cool Whip
2 cups cold milk
1 sm. pkg. vanilla instant pudding
1 sm. pkg. chocolate instant pudding
1 chocolate Hershey bar

Mix well: 1 stick margarine, 1 cup flour and 1 cup pecans. Press in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Beat until fluffy: 2 pkgs. cream cheese and 1 cup confectioner’s sugar. Fold in 1 cup Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust.

Mix: 2 cups cold milk, and both the vanilla and chocolate instant puddings. Beat until very thick. Spread over the cream cheese mixture.

Top: with the remaining Cool Whip. Grate the Hershey bar over the Cool Whip and sprinkle with the remaining chopped pecans.

Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.

Enjoy!

MCMM AGENDA

The MCMM regular monthly meeting will be held at the Bavarian Inn Lodge, 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI. The meeting will be held in the courtyard.

The meeting will be called to order promptly at 7 pm.

Introduction of guests
Roll Call of full-time active members present
Introduction of new members
Proxy Report
Reading of Minutes of 4-18-05 meeting
Treasurer’s Report of 5-1-05
Committee Reports
Membership
MCMM Show
MCMM show Trophy
“Be Cool”
Old Business
Crusin’ for a Cause
Show & Shine
Bavarian Pony Corral
KCQ Musicfest
Historian
New Business
Annual visit to the Bentley’s for strawberry shortcake?
Business from the floor
Motion to adjourn

FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

1966 Falcon Ranchero, 289, runs & drives, but needs work $1,500
Mike Winter (989) 795-9282

1986 Mustang GT convertible, original car, new top, pony wheels $2,500
Chris Jansen (989) 672-1966

351 Cleveland valve covers and distributor FREE
71-73 center gauge cluster with wires, oil, water and voltage FREE
Tune-up kit for 6 cylinder FREE
65-66 hood hinges and springs FREE
66 6-cylinder & 3-speed transmission, approx. 68,000 mi FREE
Front steering spindles and brakes FREE
2 6-cylinder radiators FREE
3-speed Hurst shifter No. 501-0002 FREE
Universal kit FREE
Charles Reinhardt (989) 891-0414

65-66 Mustang convertible rear quarters NOS still in factory wrap $3,000
65-66 Mustang convertible side ft fender NOS, still in factory wrap $ 500
Seller did not put name and telephone, if interested call Gary Strappazon at (989) 652-4842 and he will locate seller at May meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY
12-15 MCA National Show, Huntsville, AL (256) 722-5586
14 11TH Annual Classis Car Show, St Charles (989) 865-6671
14 Grand Opening of Ken’s Diner, formerly Vette’s Diner, M-83 & Birch Run Road 12 noon-8:00 pm
     (989) 624-4800
14-15 Cruise to the Castle Car Show, Owosso (989) 723-5149
16 MCMM BOARD MEETING 6:00 PM
      MCMM regular membership meeting, 7 pm, Bavarian Inn Lodge (989) 652-7000
21 MCMM 2nd Annual Show & Shine, All American Ford, 4201 Bay Rd, Saginaw
      8am-3pm (989) 792-1700
21-22 Port Austin Spring Breakout (989) 738-6716
22 30th Anniversary Car Show, Mt Morris 9am-5pm (810) 686-3119
22 Charity Car Show, Pinconning (989) 879-2769
26-30 Mecum Collector Car Auction, Belvidere, IL (815) 568-8888

JUNE
3-5 Carlisle All Ford Nationals, Carlisle, PA (717) 243-7885
   4 Auto Alliance Plant Tour, Flat Rock (Must be registered by 5-11)
   4 Caro COC Cars & Crafts Weekend, Caro, MI (989) 673-5111
4-5 Michigan Antique & Collectible, Midland Fairgrounds (989) 687-9001
   5 30th SAAC Annual Motor City Show & Go, Ford World HQ, (248) 879-0835
11-12 MCMM Bavarian Pony Corral, Frankenmuth (989) 652-4842
12 Carnival of Cars, Packard Proving Grounds, Utica (313) 278-1655
18 KCQ Musicfest, Ojibway Island, Saginaw (989) 752-8163 MCMM judges cars
19 2nd Annual Shriners Car Show, Circus Park, Clio (810) 715-3838
20 MCMM regular meeting; location to be announced (989) 652-4842
24-26 MCA National Show, Overland Park, KS (913) 649-8356
24 Summer Auto Fair Cruise at A&W, Flushing 7 pm (810) 237-3450
25-26 Sloan Summer Auto Fair, Flint (810) 237-3450
30-3 30th Annual St Ignace Auto Show (906) 643-8087

JULY
3 10TH Annual Car Show, North Branch, MI (810) 743-1211
8 “Be Cool” Cruise (989) 667-0840
9 “Be Cool” Car Show, Bay City (989) 667-0840
10 “Be Cool” Car Show, Essexville (989) 895-9699
18 MCMM regular membership meeting, 7 pm, Bavarian Inn Lodge, (989) 652-7000
30-31 12th Annual AuGres Rock-n-Roll weekend (989) 876-4020

AUGUST
6 Riverfest Car & Motorcycle Show, Vassar (989) 823-2601
13 Michiana Mustangs 22nd Annual All Mustang Show, Elkhart, IN (219) 874-4488
14 MOCSEM 30th Anniversary Car Show, Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia
28 Capitol Area Mustangs 8th Annual “Blue Oval Blast” Show, Vollman Ford

SEPTEMBER
2-4 MCA Grand National Show, Youngstown, OH
12 MCMM Annual Goody Bag Stuffing (this will be our regular meeting also)
18 MCMM 12th Annual Mustang & All Food Show, Birch Run (810) 688-3909