2013-04-PE - Vintage Mustang Owners Association

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE VINTAGE MUSTANG OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION APRIL 2013
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Celebrating Mustangs Hobbyists And Their Cars Since 1977
Casa De Fruta Run
March 23, 2013
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Robert Wilson
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Vice President: Steve Chapman
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Secretary: Pauline Maciel
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Treasurer: John O’Toole
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Past President: Steve Chapman
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Editor: Steve Gilbert
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Car Show: Tom Hasenberg
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Alex Taylor
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Carol Davison
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Jennifer Chapman
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John Gehring
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Vickie Bellum
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Steve Gilbert (Alternate)
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I hope that everyone is enjoying the
weather. I would like to thank Ville
Karaila for planning the Casa de Fruta
trip. I really taking these back road
trips. I haven’t been on Hicks Road in
years, but it was great taking the car
though that part of the valley. It always
seems to be a chocolate stop on these
car runs. While I was a DeBrito’s, I
ended up spending twenty-five dollars.
During our stay at Casa de Fruta, I found
myself spending another forty bucks on a
train ride, mining for gold, and a really great
lunch. There were twenty people and ten
cars on this run and a great time had by all.
I’m really looking forward to the club’s next
adventure!
Robert
On the Upshift of Things. . .
It is interesting to see how classic car collecting has evolved
over the years. Traditionally, when most people acquire a
classic car, the most common decision they make is whether
they are creating a driver, a concourse competitor, or maybe
something in between. Today, there is increased interest in
owning preservation vehicles, or survivor cars. With these
examples, the car is found in original condition and nothing is
done to restore the car. These cars are basically frozen in
time, with every possible original part and accessory left as
they were found. In some cases, the original paint is left
untouched, with all blemishes and bodywork imperfections
left as when the car was discovered. In 2010, race car driver
Bruce Canepa located and obtained the last produced Cobra
CSX model (See Pages 9-10). Canepa’s goal was not to
restore the car, but to preserve it. However, since the car
was so well maintained by it’s previous owners, it was in
amazing condition. Using every original part, including seat
leather, nuts, bolts, chrome, and paint, Canepa’s team simply
had some cleaning up to do on the Cobra. In the end,
Canepa had a preserved car that, in effect, appeared new.
Steve
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CAR RUN TO CASA DE FRUTA
On March 23rd, VMOA member Ville Karaila led a car run to Casa de Fruta, a popular
traveler’s destination along California’s Pacheco Pass in Hollister. Although the group was
small, we were all anxious to take advantage of a fun drive during one of the first sunny and
warm days of spring.
The group met on a Saturday at a the local McDonalds in Los Gatos for a pre-drive cup of
coffee and driving instructions. Ville was the best of hosts, making sure that everyone who
signed up for the drive in attending were present before we started off on out trip.
Ville meets with drives to discuss the route before heading out to Casa
de Fruta
Ville explained that the trip would take us though the mountains of south San Jose and
along the country roads that border the small towns of Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The trip would
continue along Highway 156, a common route for those traveling between the Bay Area and the
central valley. The ride would end at the famous fresh and dried fruit emporium, Casa de
Fruta. Although the Casa was our final destination, Ville had a few stops along the way to make
the trip extra special.
Meandering though the green hills of south San Jose, our cars passed by a series or
reservoirs that are used to store surplus drinking water for the valley. In all, the Santa Clara
County has ten reservoirs that supply water for local residents. In addition, these watersheds
also provide recreational sites for fishing and water sports like boating and jet skiing.
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Uvas (Spanish for grapes) Reservoir, the fist scenic stop on our
drive
Uvas dam and reservoir are located on
Uvas Creek about two miles upstream from
the intersection of Watsonville and Uvas
roads in southern Santa Clara County. The
Spanish name for grapes, "uvas," is
preserved in a number of place names, all
apparently referring to the abundance of
wild grapes. Uvas Creek got its name from
the land grant Cañada de las Uvas (grape
ravine) dated June 14, 1842. Uvas Dam was
a part of the South Santa Clara Valley
Water Conservation District. It was
completed in 1957. The reservoir's capacity
is 9,835 acre-feet of water. The surface
area is 288 acres.
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Source: www.valleywater.org
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VMOA Members stop to admire the local scenery that surrounds Uvas Dam and
Reservoir
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Using a GoPro sports camera,
Alexander Taylor looks back at the
train of Mustangs.
Roadside view of one of several
dams that dot the Santa Clara
Valley
Awesome view of our drive though
the Santa Clara hillsides
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Leaving Uvas reservoir, the caravan headed south, though the
countryside and past other dams and reservoirs in the Santa
Clara water system. Our next stop was DeBrito candy shop
along Pacheco Pass. DeBrito’s is located at the end of a small
dirt road just off Pacheco Pass Road. Be careful, because if you
are not looking, you just might pass the entrance. That would
be a shame really, since De Brito is known throughout the valley
for their small batch gourmet chocolate confections.
The brainchild of Alene DeBrito, the factory began
small, as a way to supply friends and family with
chocolate dipped apricots and other candied
delicacies during the holiday season. Soon the
demand became so great that Alene and her
husband, Arnold built the factory and store we see
today. While DeBrito carries the gourmet
chocolates you would find in most shops,
their real claim to fame lies in their
Outrageous Caramel Apples, a true
culinary work of art. According
toDeBrito employee Lisa, the shop candy
makers begin cooking the caramel at five
o’clock in the morning and spend
approximately forty-five minutes making
one batch of caramel, which can coat
about 140 apples. On an average day,
DeBrito’s produces 840 caramel and
candied apples a day around 5,000 per
week.
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Famous DeBrito candied apples.
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VMOA rides displayed outside Casa de Fruta
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Leaving DeBrito’s, we steered
out Mustangs towards the final
destination, Casa de Fruta, in
Hollister, California. For over
one hundred years, Casa de
Fruta has been a regular stop
for travelers driving between
the Bay Area and the Central
Valley. Once a small fruit
stand offering customers local
produce, Casa de Fruta now
sports a restaurant, candy
shop, fruit stand, and gift
shop offering a wide variety of
jams, wines, and nuts. Visitors
may also stroll though a
collection of antique farm
equipment dating back to the
end of the nineteenth century.
For the lids, Casa offers a small
scale train that takes passengers on a tour of
the whole ranch. Others may choose to
take a ride on Casa’s very own carousel.
Arriving at Casa de Fruta, we settled into
the ranch’s restaurant to enjoy a relaxing
lunch and share thoughts about the ride
from Los Gatos. After lunch, some
members headed home, while others spent
time grabbing an ice cream, checking out
the antique exhibits, or buying a souvenir or
two. At the end of the day participants
would agree that it was a beautiful day for a
car run. Thank you to Ville for providing us
with a great afternoon adventure!
VMOA members enjoy lunch at Casa de Fruta
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Lunch (upper left), classic farm implement
exhibit, and sample of Case de Fruta’s wine
offerings
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Last of a Breed
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With the passing of Carol Shelby, people
may be wondering what ever happened to the
cars related to the fascinating stories of the
man and his time. Some are in private
collections around the world, rarely if ever
seen by the public. Others are in museums,
giving us a glimpse into the past of
automotive history. One Cobra, # CSX 3360,
resides in the collection of race car driver and
automobile innovator, Bruce Canepa.
Housed in his museum in Scotts Valley,
California, this car is on public display,
perfectly restored, and the last of an amazing
line of race cars.
The last 427 Cobra built by A.C. Cars was invoiced to Shelby American on 12/14/66 at a total
cost of £1,002 (1534.96 US). A 427 engine, fitted with a single 4V carburetor, was in stalled by Shelby
American, and the car was invoiced on 10/26/67 to John Grappone Ford in Concord, NH. At Grappone’s
request the car was air freighted to JFK Airport in New York, where John Grappone and Stan Halllianan picked
it up. Their drive added toughly 270 miles to the car’s odometer.
On 3/23/68 a twenty one year old Erland F. Russell of Newton, MA walked into John Grappone Ford and
purchased Chassis # CSX 3360. “I needed every dollar I had plus money borrowed to buy the car.” Erland
drove the car on the back roads of New Hampshire and mostly at night: “lots of driving was at 2 and 3 in the
morning.” He vividly remembers driving nearly 170 MPH with a friend. In order to do this, he “removed the
wing windows, survivors, electric fans, and floor mats.” Erland
purchased a pair of Hush Puppie shoes because they were
narrow enough that he could drive the car heel-n-toe.
The Stats
Initially registered with MA plates, the car was given the
Engine: 427 cubic inch V8
NH tag “86324H” in January 1973 when Russell moved to
Induction: Single 4V Carburetor
Hillsboro, NH, Russel drove the car only during the
Power: 410 horsepower
summer, and in 1977 he sold the car for ten thousand
Torque: 480 lb-ft
dollars.
Subsequently, the car was sold to Tom Gannett, and
eventually Mark McClintock of Ohio. THe last owner was
Anthony Tomasi who stored the car at Mike McCluskey’s
in Southern California for more than a decade with only
6,000 original miles.
Suspension: Independent Front and Rear
Transmission: 4 Speed
Brakes: 4 Wheel Disc
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Curb Weight: 2355 lbs
0 to 60 MPH: 4.2 seconds
Top Speed: 165 MPH
Bruce Canepa learned of the car though Cobra guru,
Lynn Park, and finalized its purchase in August 2010. He
immediately charged his Canepa team to completely
restore the original, rust free ca, while focusing on reusing
all of its original components, hardware, wiring, vinyl, and
leather. Down to the smallest nut and bolt, the result is a 100% mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The car
was presented at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance and received a tremendous response.
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Detail of CSX 3360’s original interior
CSX 3360’s original forty-seven year old
paint still shines like new
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VMOA president, Robert
Wilson suggested at a recent
meeting that members should
take a morning drive from San
Jose to Santa Cruz for Sunday
brunch on the wharf.
The run began at Mike Howard’s
Garage Doors in Campbell on
Sunday, April 7th at 8:30 in the
morning, Twelve members and
seven cars were in attendance
for the run. Heading south, the
club took Highway 17, a winding
but picturesque road that travels
though the Santa Cruz
mountains.
Arriving in Santa Cruz,VMOA
parked at the municipal wharf
and had breakfast at Gilda’s
restaurant. Following breakfast,
members enjoyed the pleasant
weather and socialized around
the cars or strolled around the
wharf. At about noon, the club
headed back to San Jose, Thanks
to Robert for suggesting this
wonderful spur of the moment
activity for the club!
Gilda’s (upper left). VMOA
members enjoying lunch and
conversation inside Gilda’s
(middle left). John Gehring’s
beautiful coupe on the wharf
(lower left).
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VMOA members pose on the Santa Cruz Wharf
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ADDITIONAL CONTACTS
Events Coordinator:
Chuck Brown [email protected]
Photography:
Steve Gilbert [email protected]
MCA Representative:
Phil Deardorf [email protected]
John Cortez
CarShow:
Tom Hasenberg [email protected]
Greeter: Sally O’Toole
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Raffle: Louise Gibino & Mike Riccardi
Merchandise: Jenny Jump
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VMOA & MCA
The Vintage Mustang Owners Association of San Jose is a
chartered regional club of the Mustang Club of America. Being
an MCA charter Club, provides VMOA and it's members, with
significant benefits.
Our MCA charter allows VMOA to purchase an affordable $1,000,000.00 general
liability insurance policy for our club events. VMOA is also able to obtain an
additional policy to cover our important annual Car Show. (a couple of years ago,
this was very important).
MCA sanctions various National Shows. In 2013, there are five shows scheduled.
The closest show for us will be: June 7-9 in Reno, Nevada. If you have not
participated in or attended, an MCA National Show, we encourage you to attend this
one.
As an individual member of MCA, you will receive extra value as a Mustang owner/
enthusiast.Twelve monthly issues of the excellent magazine MUSTANG TIMES
including:
*National Mustang hobby information
*What various Mustang MCA Clubs activities are scheduled
*Individual owners stories about their cars
*Listing of Shows and events, all over the USA
*Vehicles for sale, parts for sale, plus parts and vehicles wanted
*Numerous adds and new product information
MCA membership also allows you to purchase your vehicle insurance from Heacock
Insurance. Last year I saved $40.00 / car for my vehicles by switching to Heacock.
Please see me at the monthly meetings or club events, or call me at 408-356-7421
for any questions regarding Mustang Club of America.
Submitted by Phil Deardorf
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Renewal dues are $35. New memberships are prorated as follows: Joining Oct.-May: $50 (If
joining Oct./Nov./Dec., term is through December of the following year) Joining June-Sept.: $32.50
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Calendar
May 4
Diablo Valley Mustang
Show
May 18
Wings of History, San
Martin
May 18
Golden Hills Car Show,
Suisun City
May 18
Friendship Day, Redwood
City
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Every First Friday of the Month 7:30
June 7-8-9
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Show
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Sunnyvale, CA
(800) 884-1809
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