Official Online Magazine of the Mustang Six

Apr. 17, 2015
VOLUME NO. 2
ISSUE NO. 8
Official Online Magazine of the Mustang Six Association
Welcome to THE SIX BANGER, the online magazine of M6A.
Our Association is dedicated to all six cylinder Mustangs of all
years , both inline 6’s and V-6’s. Membership is open to all who
own a 6 cylinder Mustang.
There’s no cost to join, and all we ask is that each member submit a few stories and pictures of their car or an article of interest
concerning their 6 cylinder Mustang each year, so it can be published in our online magazine and website.
Our online magazine is sent to the editors of several major Mustang publications including Mustang Times and Mustang
Monthly Magazine. Both have published M6A members pictures
and stories in their magazines and on their websites.
ITS NOT “JUST A SIX” ITS PART OF THE LEGACY OF THE MUSTANG!
WEBSITE
PUBLISHER / EDITOR
TERRY REINHART
FACEBOOK
FACEBOOK
WADE SOVONICK
E-MAIL
WEBSITE
TERRY WOODS
DO WE HAVE YOUR SIX YET?
FOUNDER
RICK MITCHELL
CONTENTS
Members Mustangs
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INLINE 6 CLASSICS
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1966 SPRINT PRINT
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THE V-6 CONNECTION
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SIX CUSTOMS
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MUSTANG SIX SHOWCASE
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A TAIL OF TWO PONIES
BIRTHDAY PRESENT
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Articles
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IT HAPPENED WITH A SIX
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BUSTED KNUCKLE KNOWLEDGE
15
TO MOD OR NOT TO MOD
Departments
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STABLE STATEMENTS
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M6A DECALS AND EMBLEMS
18
M6A AT THE SHOWS
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M6A’s NATIONAL CAR SHOW
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SUPPORTERS OF M6A
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THE PONY STOPS HERE
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ORIGINAL OWNERS
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OLD MEETS NEW
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STABLE STATEMENTS
I want to thank all who sent me their comments ,advice and notes of appreciation concerning my considering
how often to publish our magazine. After a lot of thought and talking to myself, and yes I did answer myself back
occasionally, I ‘ve decided to change sending the magazine to every three weeks.. This edition was already well
in the works, and I wanted to share the magazine’s new image and layout. The next edition of THE SIX BANGER
will be sent out May 8th
Those who follow us on Facebook already know about this, but I want to share this exciting news again! Toward
the end of last year, we started a campaign called 500 in 15, We set a goal for M6A to have 500 members by the
end of 2015. Because of the great job that our members are doing telling other Mustang 6 cylinder owners about
us, and the publicity generated by us being in Mustang Monthly, we met and exceeded that goal in the first week
of April! I think it’s a real possibility that we could have 750 members by the end of the year, because “M6A CAN
DO IT”! Our website is also benefiting from our new found fame, we had a record setting 398 people visit our site
on April 4th.
I’m also happy to say that we have sold our first batch of 100 embroidered emblems, but not to worry, I’ve ordered and already received another batch of 100. These emblems are only available by contacting me, they are
not sold in our online store. Prices and ordering information can be found on our website. With the show and
cruise-in season starting to get into full swing, let the other car enthusiasts, and the Mustang community know
you’re a proud part of M6A by displaying an emblem on you and a decal on your windshield!
The online registration for our Show on Sept 12th is now open, also included is a link to a page that has links to
all the hotels which have rooms blocked, as well as links for directions and locations, of stores, restaurants and
car washes in and around Mustang. Ok. We are needing people to help judge or show, be scribes, and for just
general all around help. When you register for the show, you can also let us know if your be able to help. The Oklahoma Mustang Cub who is co-sponsoring our show, is holding their own car show at the very same time and
place as ours, so their people are already going to be spread very thin. We have had a few people already volunteer to help, but we are going to need many more, please consider volunteering to help so we can make our First
Show an outstanding success.
It’s hard to believe it’s only five months to the Show, time sure flies when your having fun! We are still looking for
individuals and corporations to be sponsors for our Show to cover the cost of our award trophies. If you would like
to be a sponsor or have someone you’d like for me to contact about being a sponsor please let me know.
Have a great day and don’t forget to hug your loved ones and then your Mustang!
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INLINE SIX CLASSICS
MY 65th BIRTHDAY PRESENT
Text and photos by Gary Cundiff
For many years, I had wanted a
Mustang, and came close once,
when I found a 83 burgundy metallic 6 w/auto, but didn't get it My
wife, bless her, had told me if I
saw one that I wanted to go ahead
and get it.
My daughters neighbor had been
piddling with a 67 Moss Green Metallic one, but his daughter thought
it was crap, and didn't want it for
her 16th birthday. So, he offered it
to my wife for $4750.00. The girl
got her Chevy Cavalier, and I got
my Mustang!
The car had no rust, new breaks were
installed, it had a new paint, job that
was not good just new, and a rebuilt C4 transmission. It also had the original
hubcaps and owners manual. The
owner also installed new tires and front
end gear.
I drove it home, added a few pieces of
chrome under the hood, got a better
paint job on it. I cleaned up the trunk,
and got new gaskets for the hood and
trunk.
The car is Moss Green Metallic, and
according to Kevin Marti, and the Marti
Report it is a one of one, because of
the 2.73 rear gears. She was
named "Betty" after Betty Boop.
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1966 SPRINT PRINT
JOHN NOBLE’S 1966 SPRINT
Story and photos by John Noble
Ford Mustang 1966 Sprint 200
6F07TXXXXXX 65A Z26 13E 21 2 6
This vehicle rolled off the assembly line at the
Dearborn assembly plane in Detroit on the 13th
May1966. The vehicle was destined for the District
Sales Office in Atlanta GA.
I first came aware of the Mustang's existence
through regular 'vehicle for sale' notices placed
every Saturday in one of Christchurch's newspapers over a period several weeks. Over Easter
1997, Diane and my self were scheduled to attend
An ex pat Kiwi and his American bride who were
living in South Carolina purchased the Mustang in a NZ National Ford Model A rally in Nelson (I also
mid 1996 and had the car shipped to Christchurch own a 1930 Model A Tudor 55B) As we would be
driving through Christchurch on our way north to
in New Zealand where after documentation and
testing she was placed on the New Zealand vehi- Nelson I made a decision to stop off and view the
cle register equipped with the licence plate/number vehicle.
plate UN8135. The vehicles last region of being
The Mustang looked quite stunning in the late afregistered for the road in the USA was in North
ternoon sun and after a lengthy lookover and a
Carolina.
similar test drive, I decided that it would belong to
I am unaware of any of the vehicles history from
1966 to 1997. However several receipts
were included with the documentation I was given
at the time of purchase show she was owned by a
Mr. Miller (senior) of Aitken South Carolina for a
period from early 1992 until late 1995
us. My wife Diane didn't speak to me for about 24
hours after that transaction. About 14 days later
the Mustang came south to Mosgiel where she still
occupies the same position in our garage.
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1966 SPRINT PRINT
As the American license plates are a different
size to those here in New Zealand the person
who fitted UN8135 bent the plate into a concave shape to allow it to fit the US mounting
points. This was solved when we added a NZ
personalised plate PURE66 using spacers to
take up the gap/s
carpets the only other cosmetic item added
were a set of 4 White Wall tyre inserts
(Flappers)
Motor vehicles here in New Zealand pre 2000
have to undergo a six monthly Warrant of Fitness check (WOF) regardless of mileage driven
in that 6 month period This safety inspection
focuses on the suspension, brakes, lighting,
tyres and wheels and seat belts etc. One has to
have a current WOF before the vehicle can be
reregistered
The Mustang is still in its original condition and
at some stage of its life the Sauterne Gold exterior colour has be repainted The 200CID engine
has been reconditioned as well as having all
new brake shoes and wheel cylinders fitted.
The interior of the car is still very original
thought the carpet has been replaced.
Diane now looks forward to outings in 66 as
well as the obligatory Sunday ice cream in a
cone
The Mustang was accepted by the New Zealand Vintage Car Club in their Post 60 class.
We have won several trophies in this class at
various VCC events around this part of the
South Island. Other than the fitting of the new
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THE V-6 CONNECTION
This my 2014 Mustang V6 Coupe
Premium. It is my daily driver and
shares the garage with a 1965 Mustang hardtop that I have owned for
22 years. The latter is a well optioned California car with a 289-4V
engine, automatic transmission, air
conditioning, console, power steering, and front disc brakes.
BARRY CLAYTONS 2014 PREMIUM EDITION
Story and photos by Barry Clayton
I purchased my Ruby Red V6 in
February 2014. It wasn't the car I
was looking for when I walked into
the dealership, but between X plan
pricing (a great benefit of MCA
membership), a $4000 Ford rebate, and a bit of negotiating, it was
a no brainer! Options include the
Pony package, 6-speed automatic, and comfort package (heated
seats, heated mirrors, and Pony
projection lamps). I have since added an Airaid cold air intake, Bama
custom tune, window tint, hood lift
struts, and a gripper trunk mat.
The old Mustang is still the "go to"
car for weekend cruises and car
shows, but I have been impressed
with the new Mustang's build quality
and performance. It feels solid,
handles well, and has plenty of
zip, all while getting decent gas
mileage. I love the LED sequential
taillamps and 18" polished aluminum wheels. The Tri-bar Pony
badges on the fenders and horizontal grille bars remind me of my
65. Ford did a great job with
the 2015 Mustang but I will hang on
to my 2014 V6 a little longer.
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SIX CUSTOMS
MATT ANDREWS 03 V-6
Story and photos by Matt Andrews
First I want to say how great it is to have an association for v6 Mustangs. There are
different forums and what not and they are all great but this outlet was somewhat
missing. To have an online magazine to go with it is also great, I had toyed with the
idea in the past but never could find the traction to get it going. So kudos to you guys!
My hunt for a mustang began 9 years ago. I got my first grown up job so I wanted to
get a grown up car. I found a black 03 vert and was on my way with my dad to go
look, test drive and probably put a deposit on it when the dealer called and said they
wanted my parents to cosign the financing. I didn't want that, so I said thanks anyway
and we skipped that stop.
We continued on to Milton, ON to look at the 02 Mineral Grey Coupe. Test drove
it, put the deposit down, picked it up the following weekend (yes I drove from the Sault
to Toronto back to back weekends to get what I wanted) The car came with a viper
alarm, alpine deck and dual 10" alpine subs in a gigantic sub box.
A lot has changed since but buying a Mustang was one of the better decisions I have
made. The comradery from the Mustang culture is truly something special. I enjoyed it
so much so that I started a local club here in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
I'm looking at going the 4.2 route in the future as well as m112 supercharging the car,
I am always looking to tinker and improve.
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SIX CUSTOMS
APPEARANCE & FUNCTION MODS
GT Fog lights
GT Rear Bumper
GT Hood Scoop
GT throttle body(modified)
Custom Mineral Grey Ford Rear trunk Emblem
Tinted Headlights with clear corners
sequential tail lights
HID 6k head and fog lights
8" shorty antenna
Mach1 Chin Spoiler
Roush Front Grille Delete
Roush Trunk Mounted Tool Box
03 Cobra Chrome Replica wheels with BFG
Sport Steeda Tri-ax for T5 short throw shifter
Steeda Shifter Trim Ring
FR 5 speed terminator styled shift knob
06 leather v6 Front seats, modified to be fully
functional in the New Edge
Bullitt Pedal Set
One touch Passenger Window
Alpine Full ipod deck
Lightnining Audio Front Components
Elemental Design 12" Sub
Profile Baja 1000 Watt 4 channel amp
Custom painted Radio Bezel, Shifter Bezel,
Gauge Cluster and door pulls in mineral grey
Custom Owners badge on radio bezel
and a few other graphics (bumper inserts,
232 hood scoop, MCONO club logos)
PERFORMANCE MODS
Windstar Upper intake with a custom cold Air pipe
Stangwires 9mm Yellow Plug wires
ASP 25% Underdrive Crank Pully
Mach1 Bolt on Subframe connectors
Mach1 Rear Sway bar
MAC 2.5" dual exhaust with custom H pipe
Ford Ranger 3.73 gears and Ford tlok for 7.5" rear
Roush Lower Control arms
Roush v6 lowering Springs
Monroe Fox body length Shocks and Struts
Comp 2s 275/40s on 17x9 upfront and Summitomo
315x35 on 17x10 out back
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MUSTANG SIX SHOWCASE
Gus Skeadas’ 1966
Bruce and Georgia Nelson’s 65 coupe
We are the original owners of this 1965 Wimbledon
White Mustang hardtop, 6 cyl. We purchased it from
Bennett Ford in Bremerton, WA, on April 19, 1965, for
$2888.60. It is an automatic, with radio, tinted windshield, full-length console, and visibility group.
It has been kept stock, except for a couple safety changes. The seats were reupholstered in 1984, and the car
repainted in 1986. The bumpers were rechromed in
1995. Everything else is original. We have belonged to
the Kitsap Mustang Club since 1989
Rick Appenzeller’s 2010 V6 Premi-
Allen Miller’s Mustang
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A TAIL OF TWO PONIES
Story and photos by Ryan Florence
I'm so excited about the site and everything you're doing and I wanted to share
my story or better put my Journey.
When I was 12, my obsession with Mustangs began after I had been to my uncle’s garage and he started up a 69
Fastback, from that moment on I was a
forever to be a Mustang addict/
I was in my twenties and with my girlfriend, who would later become my wife,
and I found a 67 fastback for sale and
bought it . Unfortunately the car needed
a full restoration so I made the sacrifice
to sell it and begin my family instead of
investing a bunch of money into a project.
The years went by and my wife surprised me with the best present I've
ever received! A 66 Mustang coupe
with a straight 6 , 3 speed manual
Springtime Yellow car with a black
vinyl top. It has manual brakes and
steering , Its something we share
together along with the love for
Mustangs.
We are anxiously awaiting warmer
weather for car shows, Drive in
movies, and just going as many
places in our 66. These inline six
engines are great and to know I get
to pass it down to my one of my
kids. I think I made the right choice
instead of just having a project in
the garage for years I have a 66 inline 6 that I can share with my fami-
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A TAIL OF TWO PONIES
Upon receiving the car last summer I had
plans of taking it to shows, drive ins, and
out for cruising the North Georgia Mountains. But first we both had to learn how
to drive a stick shift..
It was a fun and at times scary adventure,
considering how my wife almost ran into
the tree by our driveway. Luckily I survived my wife’s learning. Now with the
learning out the way we are so excited to
enjoy our car this year
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IT HAPPENED WITH A SIX
Story and pictures by Fred Miller
This is just part of my car crazy life. It
started with 6 cylinder Fords & has
come around to one, again.
The photos are of the Mustangs I’ve had. I sold
the 89 last November. I have some old
photos showing portions of the 50’s
Fords, but I’m not sure they would copy
well. My car club experiences has included a lot of enjoyable times.
I’ve judged at six MCA shows, and am a
certified MCA judge for Fox bodies & for
occasional driven/daily driven. If it’s not
too hot for a guy in his 7th decade , & if I
can make it, I’m willing to help judge. If
it’s close to one of those triple digit OK
days, I can’t stay in the sun for extended
times, but could help in some other way
in the shade . I’ve twice registered for
MCA shows in Mustang. Sickness & a
storm each prevented a trip
My Ford 6 Banger experiences started
before there was a Mustang. My dad
had a 54 Ford 6 with O/D. My first car
was a 53 Customline 6 with O/D purchased in 1959. It took me back & forth
to college over 6 or 7 mountains
(depending on whether it was snowing)
often with 6 occupants. It was not without some problems. It developed an
increasing oil leak the first summer.
When the oil pan was removed, a
cracked block was discovered at the
motor mount. As a replacement was
needed, a mechanic friend found us a
good engine builder to build a larger
displacement 6 banger.
This started my 6 banger fun. I had a
great time challenging flat head Fords,
other maker’s 6’s and an occasional
straight 8. I could consistently beat them
in a ¼ mile and on a hill climb (lots of
experience from the mountain travel). I
tore up the rear end within a year, but
was able to replace it with a better 4:11.
Weather took a toll on the body, so I
traveled to my uncle’s and helped them
do concrete work. Both my uncle & my
cousin were excellent welders, so they
cut & welded rusted panels for me. The
car always got good gas millage. This
was evidenced when I left my uncle’s. I
left with a full tank of gas, 2 sandwiches
& 2 drinks. I drove through the mountains for 9 hours without stopping. By
that time, my tank was full, the Ford’s
tank was empty and my right foot had
the shakes. I wanted to get home to see
my girl (future wife), but came up about
40 miles short. I still made it to her
house that evening.
My first Mustang was a 1989 GT convertible. It was driven to the Mustang
40’th, Forty Fifth, 50’th, and to 10 MCA
Nationals, earning a Blue Grille Medallion. It also was awarded a “Best of
Show” at the local all Ford event in
2006.
I also acquired a 1999 Limited edition
GT convertible. It’s been to MCA Nationals in Utah & Texas. I still show it in regional events. It’s gotten several
awards.
We bought the 2014 V-6 Premium last
year, finally returning to the 6 Banger
Ford ranks. It’s been to cruise-in’s and
The 53 traveled the Appalachians for
many more years. I liked it so much that on area cruises, but yet to attend a
I bought a 1959 Ford 6 banger with O/D, show. If we can stay well, and avoid
Tropical Storms, I hope to change that
(ironically purchased in mid April of
1964). I drove 6 cylinder Fords with the by attending the First Mustang 6 show in
Borg -Warner O/D’s for 40 years. I was Mustang, OK.
often asked when I was going to purchase a new car. My answer was “When
they start making vehicles with overdrive
transmissions”. I finally bought a new 5
speed in 1985.
I joined my first Ford club in 1986 with
the 59. I had reworked the rust and had
a friend re-spray the paint years before.
It still looked great from 15 feet. After
warning up, the 6 was still so quiet you
didn’t know is was running. It earned a
few awards at local events.
Along the way, we had a 79 T-bird. In
1995, it was driven to the First all Ford
National at Carlisle where it earned a
2nd in its class.
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BUSTED KNUCKLE KNOWLEDGE
In our last edition, Mort Griggs, was having some problems with his autolite 1100 carburetor. A couple of
our members sent me their ideas to help Mort fix his problem, which I passed ion to him. I wanted to share
them so others who may be having similar problems could benefit from their advice.
From Jim Jackson
With the engine off, have Mort look down the throat of his carburetor. He should see a squirt of fuel as soon
as he starts to move the accelerator. If there is any delay I would say the accelerator pump is either bad or
needs adjusting. A fairly easy thing to adjust by bending the rod that runs the pump. A slight bend will in effect
shorten the rod and activate the pump sooner. A $20 rebuild kit will fix a bad accelerator pump if all else is
good with the carburetor.
From Charles Johns
Mort, there are several things that cause stumbling off the line with the 1100 carb. Todays gas is the number
one culprit. If it happens only when warm/hot ethanol gas is probably the problem. A phenolic spacer is available for one-barrel carbs that helps. Also a company makes a heat-shield but it must be modified to work
properly as parts of the 1100 dashpot linkage hang below the carb base. Set the idle when COOL NOT HOT
but with the choke open, then let it warm up and recheck. If needed, readjust. If percolation (vapor-lock) is the
problem you will see fuel dumping into the venture with the air cleaner off when hot, and idle will be impossible
to set. Our six has the carb directly over the exhaust and Ford runs a radiator hose through the carb base to
help cool it…I think!? 190 degree water is not a cooling liquid with alcohol gas so I bypassed the baseplate.
With Texas 100 degree days I too have this problem and I am working on it. Make sure the float is set right,
Bill Folmar wrote in a few weeks ago with his problem:
My question is about my 1979 Mustang coupe with the 200 and manual 3spd + o/d. This was my highschool/
college car and midway through, I damaged the transmission as a result of a spot of road rage, slow driver, late
for work, grabbed reverse and squealed tires when parking.
I was driving 70 mile commute and after Ford shop said it would cost $650 to repair I bought a Tempo. I still have
the car and want to find info on rebuilding or replacing the trans. Do you know of any sources of information? I
don't know the model of the trans.I have a 6 cyl T5 but can find no info about adaptability.
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TO MOD OR NOT TO MOD? THAT IS THE QUESTION!
PART 4 INTERIOR
Text and photos by Rick Mitchell
This is an overview of the interior after it was
completed. Adding many small areas of chrome
greatly perked up an otherwise very nice looking but plain interior.
There are five modifications in this picture.
The first are pony and tribar emblems from
the '69 Mustang's door panels. Remove
the posts and two-sided tape them in. Next
are aftermarket billet covers for the forward part of the armrests. The next are
door lock covers. They required a dremel
to remove some of the lower metal to
cleanly lock without jamming. Above them
are billet vent covers, and finally billet outside mirror adjustment trim pieces.
Starting with the doors, I added aftermarket
chrome lock posts and small billet plates inside
the lock covers.
Here is an aftermarket light switch cover and a set
of black '65-'66 pony mats. The mats fit surprisingly
well on the driver's side, but there is extra plastic on
the right mat overlapping the kick panel, but only by
a few inches. These mats look great in my '14!
The center stack has three sets of aftermarket billet trim rings. These compliment the
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TO MOD OR NOT TO MOD, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Aftermarket billet emergency brake handle
and emergency flasher trim ring. Although
difficult to see, there is also a small black pony emblem added to the forward edge of the
rear storage hatch that came from trimming a
'69 Mustang glove box trim piece.
Aftermarket billet seat tilt lever cover.
This is a '69 Mustang glove box trim piece
that was two-sided taped onto the right side
of the dash. A nice addition to the plain right
side of the dash panel.
This is a '69 Mustang glove box trim piece
that was two-sided taped onto the right side
of the dash. A nice addition to the plain right
side of the dash panel.
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M6A DECALS AND EMBLEMS
ALEX TAYLOR
RICK APPENZELLER
JUSTIN RODRIGUE
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M6A AT THE SHOWS
TANKS AND CLASSIC CARS
Photo by Shai Vered
Our member from Israel, Benni Haspel, sent this picture in of his car that
was at a car show held at the Israel Armour Corps Museum and put on by
the Israel Classic Car Club. The show is an annual event.
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M6A’s NATIONAL CAR SHOW
CLICK ABOVE TO REGISTER FOR SHOW
Registration for the show and
WHERE TO SLEEP, EAT, SHOP AND WASH
WHILE YOU’RE IN MUSTANG OK
for our national car show
We’ve put together links to the three hotels where we have rooms blocked off for our National
Show. We also have links to all the areas restaurants and eateries, places to shop till you drop,
and for some the very most important, locations of all the car washes in the area! If you have
any questions, contact me at [email protected] If I don’t have an answer, I’ll find
one for you! Just click on each symbol on bottom of page for the links.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Marriott (HOST HOTEL)
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
La Quinta Inn and Suites, Oklahoma City – Yukon
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SUPPORTERS OF M6A
CLICK ABOVE FOR THEIR WEBSITE
Because of the generous sponsorship of NPD we were able to have our website hosted on the internet
Also because of their sponsorship as M6A logo window decals will be mailed for free. To get yours,
just email [email protected] with your address and put window decal in the subject
CLICK ABOVE FOR THEIR WEBSITE
Texas Mustang Parts is offering exclusive discount s for M6A members, they
have an account set up for their discount pricing, for us under Mustang 6 Association. Check them out today.
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THE PONY STOPS HERE
My dad used to tell me that every once in a while there’s no harm in beating around the bush , but other times
you need to just walk right through it to the other side and make your point. I need your help to raise $750.
The registration fees being collected by the Oklahoma Mustang Club (OMC) are being used to cover all expenses, including t-shirts and the Hospitality Banquet. M6A is responsible for covering the cost of the trophies
that will be awarded. We have raised some money but we’re still short, to the tune of $750.00 . I have been
emailing potential sponsors for the last few months, and I will continue to till the last days before the show.
While M6A is growing, and the Mustang community is finding out about us, we are not well known enough yet,
where vendors are lining up to be a sponsor and have their name associated with us. In time that will happen I
am sure, but not yet.
So I am turning to you, our 500 plus members who receive our online magazine to help M6A raise the rest of
the funds we need. If every member would give just $1.50 each we would have enough to totally cover the
cost of the trophies. If we happen to raise more than we need, the additional funds would be used to buy door
prizes to be given away at the show.
There are two ways you can contribute, one would be to send a check made out to the Oklahoma Mustang
Club to me, and I will then send them to OMC . You can mail the check to:
Mustang Six Association
113 Twin Hills Dr.
Madison, TN 37115-2242
Or if you prefer you can contribute through PayPal with this email address and I’ll send them a check
[email protected]
I think if you send as a gift PayPal doesn’t charge us fees.
Thank you in advance for helping your Association
Terry
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