June - Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club

Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
MUSTANG
MANIA
Official Newsletter of the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
Welcome the New Editor
WOW what a turn out for the elections this year. We even had a write -in ballot for Club
President, but she only took one vote……sorry Holly, I guess your conquests will have
to wait (Hail Hector!). Most everybody will know the active members that were elected,
but let me introduce myself as your new Mania Editor. My name is Vincent Cimino;
most call me Vinnie so that will do. I’m a USAF retiree. I was medically retired after
losing my right leg to cancer in 2002. Yes, I have been to the Sand Box and have a few
T-shirts to prove it! I drive a 2007 GT/CS… my second “Stang”. My first was a 2003
GT, but a drunk driver thought it would be cool to park his Yukon Denali on top of me.
As the new editor I plan on some small changes at first to our monthly rag. I’m going to
try an “editorial section”. We can spout off about things we would like to see happen
with the club, or just talk trash about things. For example, I love the new 2010 GT, but
hate what they did to the rear end. It’s like they ran out of money and said screw it… just
pinch it in!! I’m going to try and get the calendar leaned more to letting members know
what’s out there instead of loaded down with birthdays. Oh don’t worry, I plan on a
Birthday page to say our best wishes. If your wives or husbands send me incriminating
photo’s, I’ll publish those next to your birthday just to have a laugh. I would like to see
our members send me stories about their Stangs and the funny things that have happened
with them. So if anybody has any suggestions for the Mania or things to write about
please send them to me. Ciao!!
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
The Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
P.O. Box 4431
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32579
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Classified Ads are free to all ECRMC
members.
Non-member rates are $5 for three
months
[email protected]
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www.EmeraldCoastMustangClub.net
Business Card sized Ads are $50 per year
(12 months) or $5 per month
www.myspace.com/emeraldcoastmustang
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ecrmcmessageboard/
The ECRMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to
local community service as well as the enjoyment and
preservation of the Ford Mustang and its heritage.
Membership is $20 annually due January 1st.
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Individual member sponsorships are
available
$10 for three months or $35 per year
All Ads will post for three months
unless otherwise Specified and
updated.
President: Kara Kerwood …………….499-2641
[email protected]
VP: Ray Grater……………….……….. 581-2089
[email protected]
Secretary: Wright Sublette………..…...651-5497
[email protected]
Treasurer: Brian O’Neil…………..…..936-1305
[email protected]
Board of Directors
Ed Keeney…………………………….….226-6138
Jane Grater……………………………….581-2089
Ken Michelson………….……………… 243-6591
Bill Hall…………………………………..543-4684
Doug Ray……………………………...…678-2693
David Claflin……………………………..651-4227
Sherri Symons……………………………689-3391
Regional Director
Russ Chamberlin……………….…….…..689-1105
[email protected]
Internet Staff
Webmaster: Jeff Hobbs
Forum Moderators: Brian O’Neil, Mike Czap
Bob Tacher, & Vinnie Cimino
MySpace Administrator: Kara Kerwood
Newsletter Staff
Editor/Publisher: Vinnie Cimino……499-2848
[email protected]
Photographer: Ken Michelson
If you have any ideas, suggestions, articles,
criticisms, or any content for the Mania, submit
it to the Editor.
This newsletter is for and by the members of the
Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club.
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
The ECRMC Tail Pipe
Well I wasn’t around for most of May. I went on a road trip to Ohio to visit family. But
those of us that stayed here in Sunny Florida, got a chance to do lots of fun stuff. One of
the things I missed that I would love to go to was the Ranger Camp show. Ya things that
go boom and blow up are right up my alley!! I would have loved to shoot some guns off
and play John Wayne again. If anybody went and took some pictures of the fun and
games be sure to always remember to send me those shots. If I can I will add them to
the Mania.
Sticking to my plan on having an open forum or editorial page in the mania, I have one
big question that I would love to hear back on.
“What does the “Core” of our club have to do to get more of you out there to show
up for meetings, functions & cruises??”
I’m not pointing fingers or trying to upset anybody, I want suggestions. How can we
make our club better and get more people to show up and have some fun with?
Write back and let everyone know what you’re thinking.
I’m one of those goofy guys that like things old fashion and modern at the same time.
Take for instance: I have a friend (hush Kara) that is going to be stationed in Korea later
this year. How about custom embroidered club satin jackets?? hats?? patches?? We
could get it all made while he is there. I just need some feedback from you all, so come
on… let’s get active and have some fun and support out club and show our colors.
Hadji Shrine Show – The 16th Annual Hadji Shrine car show has been re-scheduled for
July25th at Pensacola’s Nine Mile Road Hadji Temple. This venue is absolutely
beautiful for a car show – a large shaded grassy knoll. For more information, call Bob
McNeal at (850) 324-2778.
Club Directory – There have been many inquiries into a directory of club members and
supported businesses, services, etc., so – we will be publishing a directory of club
member’s e-mail and phone numbers with pictures so we know who everyone is! If you
do not want to be included in this directory, or have a special (family audience,
remember) photo of your stang to share with the club, check in with Brian. Have a
business or know of one that would like to be included? Ask about our club sponsorships
and advertising.
On a sad note “Steeda Dave” Godoy is PCSing to Cannon AFB, NM. Stay in touch
while at the best base out west!!!(ya better you than me Dave….. Ciao!)
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
Don’t forget to show your
ECRMC membership card @
Majic Muffler for a 10%
discount.
Remember to support our club’s sponsors. Stop by and thank them for
their help in making ECRMC the greatest regional mustang club.
Club Sponsorships – ECRMC is always looking for more local businesses to provide
sponsorships. Any donations and/or discounts that can be provided are welcomed – know
of a business that could use a little advertising in the Mania? How about word-of-mouth
via the club members and our website? See Brian or Kara for details on ECRMC
sponsorships.
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
Car of the Month
Blumax is a 2007 “California Special” Vista Blue was offered for the first time that
year on non GT 500’s. She was bought from Gary Smith Ford in February.
Thanks Greek!!. She is bone stock except for the adaptive equipment used to drive
her with my left foot and leg. I nearly washed the paint off her getting ready for the
ECRMC annual car show, but I took a first place plaque so it was worth it. Like all
go fast junkie’s I have lots of plans for her in the future for when I win the lottery.
But for now I’m content to keep her stock. Ya and if you haven’t guessed it this is
the NEW EDITORS MUSTANG, hey if you can’t abuse the power a little there is no
fun in it then. I have loved Mustangs my whole life. My father is a retired Ford
factory worker at the Cleveland Engine Plant! This is my second Mustang, but I
have about 100 hot wheel and bigger models in my Man Cave at my house (just ask
Brian), along with other Mustang memorabilia. Those that I have talked to know
that I will always volunteer my time to help others work on their cars, just ask
Steve. I wasn’t in the club 2 weeks and Steve and I were at the auto hobby shop on
Eglin AFB ripping out his exhaust and shifter and putting in new very loud pipes!!!
I’m sure that Steve’s neighbors love him at 0600 when he goes to work!! If you
want your Stang or fast Ford in the mania in the coming months send me an email
with a picture or two and a brief description of your ride. Ciao!!
Fun with things that go BOOM, blow
up or make loud noise!!! I can’t wait
for the next open house at the Ranger
Camp; I’ll have to talk Wright into
going out and shooting his “14” as a
warm up. I shot the Barrett .50cal
over the Christmas Holiday with my
Step-Dad and I would tell you all to
try it but beware of the concussion!!!
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
June 2009 ECRMC Happenings
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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2
3
4
5
Milton
Cruise
6
ECRMC
Meeting Golden
Corral
Crestview
VFW
Veteran’s
BBQ
13
Corvette
Club Poker
Run
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
Florala Lake
Jackson
Show
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29
30
25
24
Transformers
2 Cruise talk
to Kara,
Brian or
Vinnie
1
2
3
4
ECRMC
Meeting Golden
Corral
5
6
7
8
9
Getting Older
June 2nd Kevin Tacke
June 7th John Sellinger
June 12th Kathy Ziel
June 12th Ted Stradling
June 13th Sammie Jo Denyes
June 25th Frank Goldstein
June 27th Susan Brawner
June 7th Karol Pittsenberger
June 9th Keith Boudreau
June 12th Tom Aldrich
June 13th Ashley Sheffield
June 14th Alicia Claflin
June 26th Veronica Heflin
June 29th Fred McGehee
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Milton
Cruise
10
God Bless
the USA!!
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
Upcoming Races
Upcoming Car Shows
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
NMCA Ford Nationals Series
(www.nmradigital.com)
June 27 2009 17th annual Lake Jackson,
Cruisers Car Show @ Florala for info
850-682-5090 ask for Darrell
June 12-13, 2009 – Milan Dragway
Milan, Michigan
September 12th, 2009 – 1st Annual
Hahira Car Show –Hahira, Ga.
Downtown – more info (229) 794-2567 or
email [email protected]
July 16-19, 2009 – Route 66 Raceway
Joliet, Illinois.
August 6-9, 2009 – ZMAX Dragway
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sept. 4-6, 2009 – National Trail Raceway
Columbus, Ohio
October 1-4, 2009 – Beech Bend Raceway
Bowling Green, Kentucky
October 3rd, 2009 – Ford & Mustang
Stampede VIII –Jacksonville, Fl.
Downtown on the river at Jackson Landing.
www.mmjax.com
October 17th, 2009 – 9th Annual Navarre
Beach Car & Bike Show –Navarre HS, 8
am to 4 pm (850) 939-3870 or
www.navarrecarandbikeshow.com
November 9-14, 2009 – Emerald Coast
Cruizin –Panama City Beach, Fl. Street
Rods, Muscle cars, customs, classics,
show, swap meet, and auctions.
(662) 587-9572
www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com
Any of you remember the movie
“The Breakfast Club”?.......
“I want to be an Airborne Ranger…..I want to
live the life of danger!!!”
One of the funniest lines ever, if you like
sarcasm!!
Welcome Quality Car Mats. I can tell you all
from firsthand experience that these mats are
the best for your money. I talked to Miss
Terry. She hooked me up. They had to custom
cut my mats to fit around my adaptive
equipment and they are spot on. Call Miss
Terry for your needs and tell her you’re from
ECRMC and she’ll hook up a discount for you
also!! She may be a Mopar Gal but she’s cool!!
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Volume 20 Number 6
June 2009
June Events
Classifieds / For Sale
5.0 Parts – 75 mm MAF. $140.00
BBK Intake. $80.00
Stock Intake. $40.00
Cam. $150.00
Heads. $300.00
87 GT Wheels $40.00
65 mm Throttle Body. $180.00
Explorer (GT-40) Intake.$175.00
Explorer (GT-40) heads.$300.00
More Parts call Kevin Tacke (540) 273-7472
27 June Lake Jackson show & swap
meet
Hiding from the heat & talking myself
out of washing the car!!
Ford 4 speed top-loader wide ratio gears with
new Hurst competition shifter $500.00 Call
Don 897-4491
Monthly Meeting
July 2 – Golden Corral on
Mary Esther Blvd.
nd
6:30 PM to eat and socialize, formal meeting
begins at 7:00 PM.
ECRMC monthly meetings are to conduct club
business and for members to get a chance to
socialize. If you really want to get involved
with your Club, please plan to attend and bring
A potential member with you!
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1995 Nissan 240 SX Super Charged engine –
Complete! Call Keith or Paulena at (903)
436-9148 for more information
ECRMC
P. O. Box 4431
Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
32549
Don’t Forget:
Don’t forget about the Lake Jackson Show & Swap Meet show is from 0800 till 1500
registration is from 0800 till 1200 fee is $20.
July2nd Monthly Meeting at Golden Corral