The Chrome Pony - Bad Boyz Mustang Club, Des Moines, Iowa

MAY 2014
VOL 4
ISSUE 5
The Chrome Pony
The Official Publication of the Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines Iowa ~ www.badboyzmustangclub.com
F r i e n d s o f t h e M u s t a n g C l u b o f Am e r i c a ~ w w w . M u s t a n g . o r g
Ac c r e d i t e d M e d i a O u t l e t ~ M e d i a . F o r d . C o m
Upcoming Club Meetings:
“May Club Meeting”
Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 at 6pm
Sugar Shack
100 8th St SE Ste E, Altoona, IA
Latest News
Wow, what a month! April has been a cold month
with several car events canceled due to the cold
weather! But don’t fret, the 70+ degree weather is
here and the flowers are blooming and it’s time to
show our cars off!
During May’s meeting we will be walking the Car
Show Site and reviewing Car Show event details!
“June Club Meeting”
Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at 6pm
We have posted all the flyer’s and registration
sheets to this newsletter. Be sure to share them
with your friends and family.
We are looking for some additional voluntaries to
help with the car show and helping out locating
and contacting additional sponsors, just ask and
we will get you going in the right direction! We all
want to thank you for making the 2014 Car Show
a fun and entertaining event. We have lots
planned, so bring out those cars on September
th
(14 ) and enjoy an Ice Cream cone with your
friends and family at the Sugar Shack!
We will be changing the newsletter design in the
coming months. Something which will be just a
little easier to print! What would you like to see
added to the newsletter? Let us know! Thanks
We would like to welcome our new members
and we look forward to sharing our Mustangs
with them!
Have a great Mustang Day! The BBMC Family
Culver’s of Des Moines
5941 SE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320
Monthly Meeting: Reports from Secretary, Treasurers, Public
Relations Committee, Old Business, New Business.
See you all there!
In this Issue of the Chrome Pony:
Latest News ~ Next Meeting
Did you know? Fun Facts….
Buy Sell or Trade
Pony Corral
Upcoming Events
Club Merchandise
Sponsor’s Page
2014 Car Show Sponsor’s
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Page 2 ~ 6
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10-11
Page 12-13
© Copyright 2010-2014 Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines, Iowa. Not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company. All rights reserved.
Did you know? Five things that will kill your classic car
Contrary to general perception, most classic cars aren’t fragile flowers. In fact, many are anviltough, particularly American cars of the 1950s and 1960s, built with real Pennsylvania steel
and very little plastic. But even these rolling bank vaults can be seriously screwed up by these
five things:
1. Non-use: This one is really is counterintuitive. When classic cars come to mind for many, the
image of the trailer queen or museum piece looms large; in fact, most people think that these
are the best cared-for cars. In actuality, they often turn out to be the most problematic cars
when they are finally driven. Non-use is actually abuse — seals dry out and start to leak; gas
gets stale and turns to varnish; batteries corrode when not removed; and tires get flat spots.
Cars that are used and maintained on a regular basis, on the other hand, are often the
happiest and most reliable old cars.
2. Improper storage/rodents: This goes along with the above. Failure to drain fuel or use a
stabilizer, not using jack stands, and making certain that anti-freeze is up to snuff all contribute
to storage-related deterioration. But perhaps the most destructive force has four teeth and a
naked tail — rats and mice, the same rodents that wiped out half the population of Europe by
carrying Bubonic plague, can really mess with your classic car. They chew upholstery and
insulation to make nests (in which they pee, poop and reproduce, not necessarily in that order),
and worst of all, they chew on wiring harnesses where it isn’t apparent until something smokes
or catches fire from behind the dash of your 1965 Mustang.
Did you know? Five things that will kill your classic car
1. Road Salt: Most everyone who has taken chemistry knows that the reaction between sodium
chloride and steel yields iron oxide, more commonly known as rust. But few people truly realize
how quickly the damage is done. Just one drive on a wet salty road will give your classic an
ugly coating of surface rust on anything on the underside that is not well protected, like
suspension parts, exhaust and even the frame. A season or two that lets salty mud penetrate
the nooks and crannies of your car will almost certainly cause visible rust to erupt. And don’t
think you’re immune because your car is fiberglass, there’s plenty of steel to rot away under
the pretty plastic panels of your 1972 Corvette Stingray. Conversely, getting caught in the rain
every now and then isn’t death for your classic, as long as nothing like carpets or trunk mats
get soaked and stay wet. Some of the cleanest and most rust-free old cars we’ve seen come
from the damp Pacific Northwest, where it snows little and road salt isn’t used.
2. Old Tires: Most vintage cars don’t see 15,000 miles of use each year and, often, totally unsafe
tires can look deceptively sound. In addition to tread wear, age, dry rot, flat spots and UV
exposure can render tires unsafe. About six or seven years should be tops in terms of tire life,
regardless of how the tires may look. A blowout or a thrown tread can not only threaten your
life, it can severely damage your car severely as I found out first hand when an otherwise finelooking tire threw a tread and put a football-sized dent in the lower quarter panel of a formerly
pristine 1977 Datsun 280Z.
3. Bad driving habits: The list of things that you can do to shorten the life of the major systems
of a classic — from engine, transmission to differential — is long and beyond the scope of this
article. But perhaps the most destructive thing you can do to a vintage car is to not let it warm
up properly. I’ve witnessed tons of people who should know better start up a cold car and
immediately zing it to the redline with the first shift. It’s painful to watch and even more painful
to realize the harm that’s being done to the engine. Always drive gently until the car has
reached normal operating temperature (usually around the mid-point of the temperature
gauge).
Did you know? ~ 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang is a pony that's ready
to party!
Ford is marking the 50th Anniversary of the Mustang with a special version of America’s
original pony car.
The 2015 Mustang 50 year Limited Edition is a Mustang GT fastback that’s been dressed up
with several retro cues.
Among them are an extra helping of chrome exterior trim, unique grille with mustang in a corral
logo, and rear quarter windows designed to look like they’re covered with louvers.
Each car will is equipped with an upgraded performance package and powered by a 5.0-liter
V8 with “at least” 420 hp. The only options are a choice of manual or automatic transmissions
and Wimbledon White or Kona Blue paint.
Did you know? ~ 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang is a pony that's ready
to party!
Inside, the aluminum trim gets an axel-spin finish, two-tone seats are upholstered in cashmere
and black-colored leather, while cashmere stitching is featured throughout.
Only 1,964 of the cars will be built, a reference to the Mustang’s unveiling on April 17th, 1964,
with the earliest cars produced often referred to as 1964 ½ models.
No word yet on pricing, but the special edition cars will be among the first built when the allnew 2015 Mustang goes on sale this fall.
Did you know? ~ The Best Way to Wax a Car
By Jenny Carver, Contributor
Waxing your car is one of the best things you can do to protect the paint and finish. But did you
know there are certain days that you should not wax your car? Taking a few precautions and
steps prior to applying wax to your car can help extend the life of the wax and make your car's
surface shine.
1.
2. Before Waxing
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The first step to waxing a car is actually washing it. Wash, rinse and dry the car to clean the
surface of any dirt or debris. Park the car in the shade or out of direct sunlight. The best time to
wax a car is when the temperature is between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature
is too hot the wax won't dry properly. If the temperature is too cool the wax becomes too hard to
apply and spread evenly.
After drying the car, use a clay bar and lubricant on the surface to remove all small particles or
embedded metal or other contaminants. You won't be able to feel these things in the surface, but
if left on the car they can eventually cause rust damage. Work in small areas, spraying the
lubricant and rubbing back and forth with the clay bar. Wipe the area with a microfiber cloth and
then move to another section. Repeat this until the entire car has been rubbed with the clay bar.
Apply a lightly abrasive car polish with a dual action orbital polisher. Work the polisher back and
forth and in small circular motions until the polish has been applied and worked into the car
completely. The car should be clean and very shiny at this point.
3. Applying the Wax
o
Use a clean, damp sponge to apply a thin coat of pure carnuba wax. Pure carnuba wax is the
best possible wax to put on your car. Use a thin coat, or even two thin coats, rather than one
thick coat. A thick coat won't dry properly and will build up on the surface.
Apply the wax by hand, working in small sections at a time. Apply the wax and work your way
down the side of the car. Only let the wax stand for five minutes or less and then wipe it off with
a clean, dry cotton cloth. You may not get the entire car done at one time. Work on one side at a
time, applying the wax and then wiping it off before moving to another side. Once the car is
completely waxed you should not need to wax it again for another few months.
The Chrome Pony Corral
Buy, Sell, or Trade
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Want to share your Buy, Sell or Trade Mustang with the BBMC? Email [email protected]
and share your Buy, Sell or Trade Mustang with the club and let’s see if we can help you out!
Upcoming Events ~
Please check the Club Website for the latest details for these events!
If you know of an event not listed, please email me the details and I will get it posted to the club website for all to particpate in!
Thanks!
2014 May
01 May 1700 ROCKIN & ROLLIN AROUND THE SQUARE
02 May Historic Bagnell Dam Strip ~ Lake of the Ozarks, MO
02 May 1700 Cruise Night! Striker's Sports Bar & Grill ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
02 May 1800 Nick's Tenderloins Cruise Night ~ Des Moines IA
03 May 1630 Cozy Café Saturday Night Cruise Night ~ (86th & I-80)
03 May 1800 Perk's Auto Spa Cruise Night ~ Des Moines, IA
04 May 0730 38th Auto Parts Swap Meet & Cars for Sale Corral ~ Monticello, IA
06 May 1900 Pleasant Hill Diner Cruise Night ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
07 May 1700 Cruise Night, Bennigan’s Restaurant ~ Urbandale, IA
08 May 1700 Gathering on the Grounds ~ Des Moines, IA
09 May 1700 Cruise Night! Striker's Sports Bar & Grill ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
09 May 1800 Nick's Tenderloins Cruise Night ~ Des Moines IA
10 May 50th Mustang Celebration
10 May 0700 Cars and Coffee at Karl Performance
10 May 1630 Cozy Café Saturday Night Cruise Night ~ (86th & I-80)
13 May 1800 Monthly (May) Club Meeting ~ Altoona, IA
13 May 1900 Pleasant Hill Diner Cruise Night ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
14 May 1700 Cruise Night, Bennigan’s Restaurant ~ Urbandale, IA
16 May 1700 Cruise Night! Striker's Sports Bar & Grill ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
16 May 1800 Nick's Tenderloins Cruise Night ~ Des Moines IA
17 May 0900 Concrete Cruizers Charity Car Show ~ Des Moines, IA
17 May 1000 "Truck Days: Things that go!" ~ Des Moines, IA
17 May 1630 Cozy Café Saturday Night Cruise Night ~ (86th & I-80)
18 May Cruizin' for Camp Courageous ~ Monticello, IA
20 May 1900 Pleasant Hill Diner Cruise Night ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
21 May 1700 Cruise Night, Bennigan’s Restaurant ~ Urbandale, IA
23 May 1700 Cruise Night! Striker's Sports Bar & Grill ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
23 May 1800 Nick's Tenderloins Cruise Night ~ Des Moines IA
24 May 1630 Cozy Café Saturday Night Cruise Night ~ (86th & I-80)
27 May 1900 Pleasant Hill Diner Cruise Night ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
28 May 1700 Cruise Night, Bennigan’s Restaurant ~ Urbandale, IA
30 May 1700 Cruise Night! Striker's Sports Bar & Grill ~ Pleasant Hill, IA
30 May 1800 Nick's Tenderloins Cruise Night ~ Des Moines IA
31 May Scoop the Loop ~ Stuart, Iowa
31 May 0900 Drive Away Hunger Cool Car Show ~ Des Moines, IA
31 May 1630 Cozy Café Saturday Night Cruise Night ~ (86th & I-80)
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Club Merchandise
We have the following items available for
purchase. Available items: Car Show T-Shirts
$10.00. We will bring them to the Cruise events
and club meetings. Get them while there hot!
Family Fun Activities
We have a variety of events for the family and
children monthly. Be sure to check our
Calendar online for the latest details. Be sure to
sign up today and bring the entire family for a
fun filled day!
More Family Fun!
Well, for those members wishing to
particeipate in more Family Fun. Now here is
your chance! Please events to the clb email
and come to a few meetings to submit fun
events you would like to see during our 20132014 cruise year. Bring your ideas and let’s
have fun!
Currently we have several planned family
events!
We also have available new Club stickers for
your auto!
WWW.BADBOYZMUSTANGCLUB.COM
Find us on the web:
Be sure to check the club website for the
latest listing of events in our muscle car
community! Each month we have many
events to choose from, so pick your event,
post online with the club site or Facebook
and let’s see how many friends we can get
to our events!!
Why should you get involved with the Take
a Kid to a Car Show program? Whether you
produce a high profile extravaganza, a
weekly cruise at the local shopping center
or an annual charity show-n-shine, one
thing is common; you have a passion for
preserving and experiencing our automotive
heritage. If we want to ensure that our
passion is carried on to future generations
we must involve our youth.
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Want to be a SPONSOR to one of the funniest
organizations in Des Moines, Iowa?
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are looking for new additional sponsorship
opportunities in the Des Moines Iowa area, if you know
of any company you think we should approach for
sponsorship, just let Ted or Mike know and we can
work on it!
Contact the BBMC staff for Details!
http://www.americanmuscle.com
5% discount on all products from AmericanMuscle.com
store. Stop in at one of our Monthly Meetings and receive
an American Muscle Quarter Window Mustang Decal!
Want to be a SPONSOR to one of the funniest organizations in Des Moines, Iowa?
Contact the BBMC staff for Details!
 Full page promotion in the club monthly newsletter (The Chrome Pony) for a full year
 Full page promotion in the club website and our Facebook page for a full year to include your sponsorship logo
 Banner space or swap meet space (10by10) at BBMC annual car show (Additional booth spaces are available for
$10.00 each)
 At sponsor’s request, BBMC will hold 1 event at your location or at a mutually agreed location of your desire
 Recognition as Benefactor club sponsor on BBMC annual car show flyers and registration
 A banner placed at Annual car show event, promoting the sponsor
Be sure to check our club website for the latest event happening in April, May and June!
www.badboyzmustangclub.com
Annual Club Sponsor’s
2014 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page
Biker Dads Agaist Drunk Driving is our invited guest for our 2014 Car Show!
Be sure to bring out your motorcycle for a fun filled day!
http://bdadd.org
Biker Dads Against Drunk Driving, a non-profit organization geared towards raising awareness,
educating and providing positive alternatives to teenage alcohol & drugs use. Assisting in providing
resources to teenagers exposed to alcohol & drugs. We also assist in acting as a support team for
teens that have been subject to bullying, or other teen crisis. While providing support to family and
friends that have been impacted or suffered from a loss due to these circumstances.
2014 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page
Our 2014 Car Show Charity!
Our 2014 Car Show Charity!
Our annual event, we will be collecting Pop
Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in
Des Moines
Fun Monthly Club Meeting!
We meet each 2nd Tuesday of the month in locations
surrounding Greater Des Moines, Iowa
Be sure to check our club website
(www.badboyzmustangclub.com) or Facebook
for the meeting location and time!
Bad Boyz Mustang Club
of Greater Des Moines Iow a
P.O. Box 842
Waukee, Iowa 50263
“WHERE THE PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY
& ONLY THE CARS ARE BAD!”
Mobile Phone: Club Coordinator (Michael) 515.402.6325
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.badboyzmustangclub.com
© Copyright 2010-2014 Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines, Iowa. Not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company. All rights reserved.