Car Show Season Is Upon Us! - Alberta Mustangs Auto Club

Car Show Season Is Upon Us!
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YOUR 2016 AMAC EXECUTIVE
President
Scott Thomson
(403)510-1869
[email protected]
Past President
Bill Mitchell
(403)242-0541
[email protected]
Vice President
Mark Harkness
(403)479-4957
[email protected]
Deputy Vice President
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Recording Secretary
Nettie Wouterse
Treasurer
Amanda Chomiak
Newsletter Editor
Mark Harkness
Membership
Ellen Hoard
[email protected]
Sponsorship/Marketing
Tim O’Donnell
[email protected]
Special Events & Activities
Sharon Besler
(403)246-4763
[email protected]
[email protected]
(403)479-4957
(403)226-4115
Leah Brown
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Web Master
Russ Penner
Wild Wednesday Rep.
Ron Gorham
Apparel Director
Sharon Besler
(403)226-4115
[email protected]
International Reps
Russ Penner
(403)295-6281
[email protected]
Wayne Hume
(403)305-8581
[email protected]
Directors at Large
(403)295-6281
[email protected]
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Steve Rubio
Randy Weaver
[email protected]
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Mike Dean
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Kevin Hoard
[email protected]
Committee Chair
Cindy Chomiak
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Committee Co-Chair
Gary Chomiak
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Committee Co-Chair
Bruce Mezei
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Committee Co-Chair
Martin Wouterse
[email protected]
IMM Treasurer
Neil Burton
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IMM 2016 COMMITTEE
Please send us your stories or photos for the newsletter. If you want to show
off a new pony or talk about something interesting or fun that happened to you,
please feel free to share! Send them to [email protected].
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P re s i d e n t ’ s re p o r t A . K . A .
June? Really? Already? It does not seem to compute, as it seems like
mere days ago that the trees had no leaves, grass was not mow-able yet,
and planting any thing that would be susceptible to frost was a definite nono. Now here we are, the lilacs are all done, and in a mere 3 weeks daylight hours will be at their maximum and starting actually getting shorter!
WTH! Try to wrap your mind around this, IMM is a less than 3 months
away!!!! Back up the truck!
Seriously though, this year we have been blessed with exceptional weather,
at least from a Calgary car guy's perspective. My car has been on the road
since WOW weekend, and barring a few bad days and the usual May long
cluster, have been able to log some serious rock chip free miles, and not
stuck in a rainstorm…yet, Hah.
Firefighters and our neighbors, friends and family to the north of us will
have quite a different opinion unfortunately. Hats off to everyone involved
in the fire fight, first responders, donators and all the volunteers that
risked life and limb to help out. Our thoughts are with those that have lost
so much. Here's to a speedy recovery!
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P re s i d e n t ’ s re p o r t A . K . A .
What a great summer it is shaping up to be! It looks like there is an event almost
every day of the week and evening, plus a multitude of things to do every weekend!
With Wild Wednesday starting up on the 8th, Cars and coffee every Tuesday in
Quarry Park, A+W every Thursday and Friday evening plus the weekend events, it
makes me more than happy that premium is still below 1.25 litre! I'm sure that will
change soon though…bummer.
Keep an eye on your in box for details of the Electric Garage Auction coming to the
Grey Eagle Casino on June 18 and 19th. Don and Ruth Nelson, some of our longest
standing and lifetime honorary members, will be having their beloved Mustangs
cross the block pushed by volunteers of our own club! I think this is the perfect time
for us to come together us a club and show our appreciation for their dedication
over the years, and support them in this saddening time.
A reminder to all that come July 1 the registration fees for IMM are increasing to
$60, so if you haven't registered yet, get on it! BBQ tickets are going fast, and if you
don't get them now you will be S.O.L.
So, with the sun still shining this evening, and a really good forecast for the cruise to
Lethbridge this Saturday, the time has come to go for a rip and splatter some more
bugs on the car to clean! See you out there and stay safe!
Scott Thomson
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UPCOMING AMAC MEETINGS AND EVENTS
AMAC Brunch
Sat. June 11th @ 10 am
Glenmore Inn
Glenmore Tr & Ogden Rd
AMAC Meeting
Thurs. June 30th @ 7:00 pm
285 Legion
9202 Horton Road, SW
AMAC Brunch
Sat. July 9th @ 10:00 am
Glenmore Inn
Glenmore Tr & Ogden Rd
AMAC Meeting
Thurs. July 28th @ 7:00 pm
285 Legion
9202 Horton Road, SW
Alberta Mustangs Auto Club
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www.themustangshop.ca
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You may notice a few new things in this newsletter. I have begun a new article called
Reader’s Rides . I am hoping to bring a face and name to the cars we have in our large
stable. I am going to mix an older car or member with a newer car and member. That
way we all can learn who our established members and new members are. I only ask
that if you wish yourself and your ride (doesn’t have to be a pony, just a FoMoCo) to
be in an upcoming newsletter, that a nice clear picture of yourself and your ride (in the
same picture) be included with a bit about yourself, your ride, why you like or picked a
Ford or Ford product! Any information you provide will help us get to know YOU! I
look forward to seeing some great pictures and some great stories!
I have started to save some old advertisements, articles, and general automotive information. I urge any of you to help me on this and send some smaller one page ads
or articles to me so I can post them in Remember When.
Last but not certainly least is a feature I found that this publishing program can do. It
is a useful tool called hyperlinking. I have been able to go throughout our newsletter
and add these hyperlinks to the business ads, which in turn takes you directly to their
site! Any businesses that didn’t have a web address was linked to their yellow pages
listing. I hope you find this feature handy. I will be hyperlinking business ads as well as
any sponsors to our Presidential and of course the sponsors for the International Mustang Meet.
I welcome your feedback. Report any broken links so I can have them ready for the
next issue. You can send articles, pictures, or any general inquiries to [email protected].
Keep the shiny side up!
Mark Harkness
Newsletter Editor/Vice President
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Don’t forget to join us
for brunch every second
Saturday of the month at
10 am at the
Glenmore Inn.
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2016 Spring
Comedy
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In and around April the club hosts a
Spring Fling. This is typically the
“unofficial kickoff ” to our upcoming
season. It allows us the opportunity
to come out with our fellow Mustangers and enjoy an evening of
drinks, supper, and entertainment.
This year we were able to have LoriFerguson Ford come out and entertain us with her Stand-up routine!
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CALGARY’S PREMIER WEEKLY CRUISE
NIGHT
STARTS JUNE 8, 2016
MILITARY MUSEUM
4520 CROWCHILD TR SW
ALL VEHICLES WELCOME
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Larry and Maureen Anderson
Hey this is my Mustang story - an old fart trying to re-live some of his teenage years. Had a Road Runner and a heavy foot
when I was younger - I loved that big boat, but I ended up with too many speeding tickets and had to settle for a VW Bug as my
next car. Muscle cars just get into your blood, bikes do for me with as well. I’ve attended many car shows over the years, falling in love with sooo many, and not been able to take any home to show the wife. I’ve always loved Mustangs - which a few of
my bud’s drove. A few years back I started looking for a 67-68 fastback which I soon gave up because the well restored were
expensive and I didn't have the space nor the tools to restore one. While searching for a good 67-68 back in 2011, I came
across this low mileage beautiful (too me) 2008 GT 500. I watched the price for a few weeks and when the owner dropped the
price I made the call. I said to the owner - if it is as advertised (2800 miles (US car), no accidents, always store in doors), I was
interested. When I saw a picture of the interior he sent with ‘towels over the floor mats’, I was in. The car was in Duncan BC.
Once I got the it home I went though all the documents (this Guy had every piece of paper that recorded the history and service
since it was new). I discovered it’s first owner lived in Omak Washington and it appeared he was forced to sell it, with only
about 800 miles on it due to the 2008 market crash. The records indicated that the second owner from Duncan just drove it
around a bit - to the dealer and back for service. Anyhow - that’s how I ended up with my Grabber Orange 2008 GT 500, and I
love it. Haven't received a ticket yet - you just need to stay well behind Scott. My plans are to leave it pretty much stock
(except for a couple of minor add-ons) - it’s cheaper to keep her that way, besides I like stock. I did buy if to drive it, however
I just don't get her out as much as I would like.
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Wayne Coulter
I’m Wayne Coulter. I am a new member this past year. I started driving...like
many of you, my old mans’ 1958 Ford pickup. Along with that I drove his Flatnose
3 in the tree E100 Econoline. I have owned many Fords throughout my lifetime,
beginning with a 1989 Taurus.
I factory ordered my 14’ with Track Pack from Cam Clark in 13’. It was
delivered to me in June. I have done a few modifications already with more in the
works! I look forward to meeting more of you and am ready for the car show
season.
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Something Fun. http://www.americantorque.com/game/
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AMAC is proud to help raise funds for two great charities:
AMAC events for 2015 will be partly in support of the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter. Fund raising for this wonderful agency will now be a part of each
of our events. This means when you participate in a club event part of your admission or registration costs will go to the Shelter. One more great reason to
participate in AMAC activities.
The Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter is a nonprofit agency that
provides emergency shelter for women and children escaping domestic
violence. We also offer support and prevention programs
For more information see their website at:
www.calgarywomensshelter.com
PROSTATE CANCER CANADA NETWORK CALGARY
Formed in 1995, Prostate Cancer Canada Network Calgary has 3
missions:
For more information go to
www.pccncalgary.org
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To support men and their families on the journey with prostate
cancer
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To increase public awareness of the disease
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To provide a strong provincial voice in matters relating to prostate cancer
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IMM UPDATE
Hey AMAC, your IMM Committee is excited to be getting closer to the big weekend! We are actually at the point now where the trophies and the t-shirts have
been ordered – I know you are going to love both! The preliminary show site layout is complete, we are waiting on our sponsors and vendors space requirements
to get this finished up, this will be done over the next two months. Registration is
going well, we are over 250 cars so far, banquet and BBQ tickets are selling very
well! The shuttle buses between the Sandman & Grey Eagle for the Kegger on
Friday are booked, as well the shuttle will run between the Grey Eagle, Sandman
and Chinook Centre on Saturday, this will be a great convenience for our guests.
Bob Walker has some fun and interesting cruises/tours planned for you and our
guests on Sunday! The BBQ at Lynnwood Ranch is shaping up to be a lot of fun,
so get your tickets, as this one is going to sell out! This show would not be possible without the hard work of your committee, so thanks to Bruce, Martin, Gary &
Neil. Also thanks to those of you who have volunteered to help throughout the
weekend, we will still be needing volunteers and will be sending out another request sometime in June. The spring IMM meeting on April 23rd went well, I think
we have assured the committee that we are good to go, and that it will be a great
show, Russ Penner & Wayne Hume will tell you about the meeting in their summary. Remember that the registration price jumps July 1st to $60.00, so make sure
to get that crossed off your list before the end of June, we will be at the Presidential on June 25th ready to take your IMM registrations. We are getting down to the
wire now folks, so hold on to your (cowboy) hats, and pray for a hot & sunny labour day weekend!
Cindy
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April 17th 2016 marked the first National Mustang Day! Our club went on a cruise to Canmore, partaking in an incredible day with some avid Mustangers who were not afraid to get those ponies out this early!
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Did you know that over $15,000 was raised in support of Calgary Meals on Wheels
and the Calgary Veterans Food Bank from food and beverage sales at Wild
Wednesday this summer!
Wild Wednesdays are officially over at this location. A BIG thanks to
Grey Eagle for all they do for the Calgary car community over the past
couple of years.
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Pic For Attention……...
Contact: Lorrie King
[email protected]
181 Cranberry Sq, SE
Calgary, AB T3M 1J6
Phone (403)726-1323
What is the Silver Wheel Plan™?
Our Silver Wheel Plan™ is specifically designed to fill insurance needs of Antique,
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No Claims Bonus - 5% per year to a maximum 15%
Automatic coverage up to $25,000.00 on newly acquired and replacement
vehicles (Silver Wheel to be notified within 30 days.)
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Classified Ads are free to A.M.A.C. club members and $10 for non-members. Ads will run for two issues of the
newsletter only. If you would like to place a new ad, re-new an ad or cancel an ad, please call Neil Burton @ 403247-8531, or better yet, email me at: [email protected]
CARS FOR SALE:
1969 Mustang Coupe Grande. Acapulco Blue w/ Black Vinyl Roof. 302 2bbl Automatic. 2.73:1 highway
gears. Concours level quality professional restoration completed in 2009. Only 84 miles put on vehicle since
then. $70,000 invested. Appraised in Aug 2013 at $58,300. Car is not Concours correct. It is numbers
matching but with period correct upgrades and some modern equipment upgrades. Single exhaust upgrade
to dual Magnaflow stainless steel with GT rear valance and Hooker headers. 14” Magnum 500
wheels. Power front disc brakes. Power steering, Intermittent wipers. Concours Auto Sound AM/FM/MP3 stereo head unit, Deluxe Interior w/ Visibility Group. Almost every part on the car is either new or fully refurbished. This is an as loaded and as nicely restored 2A ‘69 Mustang Coupe as you will see anywhere. Sorry,
no A/C. Email [email protected] for pictures, copy of appraisal, and detailed list of new and refurbished systems and parts. Call Rod at (403) 818-3240 to schedule a viewing. Asking $38,800, Serious enquires only
please. No test pilots. (Mar)
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Classified Ads are free to A.M.A.C. club members and $10 for non-members. Ads will run for two issues of the
newsletter only. If you would like to place a new ad, re-new an ad or cancel an ad, please call Neil Burton @
247-8531, or better yet, email me at: [email protected]
CARS FOR SALE:
1971 Ranchero GT. Restoration completed in 2006 at a cost of $50,000 with many upgrades ($$)
since. Car has won many awards: Best in Class at Calgary World of Wheels twice, class awards at the
International Mustang Meets, and many others. Motor was fresh last year, 472 cu. in., Kaase P51 heads,
Comp solid roller cam, pump gas friendly. Merkl Race Shop C6 has UCC 3800 stall converter, full manual
reverse pattern valve body and Red Alto clutches. Rear end is a 9" 31 spline Detroit Locker, 4:11 gears
and Moser axles. Centerline wheels are shod with new M/T ET Street tires and Sportsman skinnies. Rear
suspension is Calvert split leaf mono springs, Rancho 9000 shocks and Cal-tracs. Stock front suspension
with Calvert 90/10 shocks. Exhaust is Hooker headers, 3.5" H-pipe, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, reducing to 3" tailpipes terminating at the bumper with all components ceramic-coated. Car has run a best of
11.51 at 117.6 mph in Mission, BC last September through the full exhaust. This is a unique car, turning
heads, as there is not another like it anywhere! Selling as I am anxious to get another project underway.
Price: $30,000 Cdn. Contact Ken at [email protected] for additional info and pictures. (Mar)
1990 Silver Anniversary 7-Up Convertible Mustang. One of only 150 Imported into Canada. Very rare 5
speed. All original including the tires, top, and paint. Not a scratch or stone chip. Excellent condition in and out.
White leather interior. Drivers seat has some normal leather cracks on it for it’s age. 51,000 babied KM’s. Convertible top has one very small white part surface tear on it which does not leak. Other than that car is perfect.
Always wins 1st place at car shows. Perfect mechanical condition as well. Car is only driven on nice sunny
days and is garage kept. All options including A/C and very rare graphic equalizer. Includes custom car cover,
original brochure, and Marti report. Car is also 100% stock. Asking $22,000.00 OBO Please call 403-801-9928
or email Jim at [email protected]. (Mar)
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Classified Ads are free to A.M.A.C. club members and $10 for non-members. Ads will run for two issues of the
newsletter only. If you would like to place a new ad, re-new an ad or cancel an ad, please call Neil Burton @
247-8531, or better yet, email me at: [email protected]
CARS FOR SALE:
1971 Ranchero GT. Restoration completed in 2006 at a cost of $50,000 with many upgrades ($$)
since. Car has won many awards: Best in Class at Calgary World of Wheels twice, class awards at the
International Mustang Meets, and many others. Motor was fresh last year, 472 cu. in., Kaase P51 heads,
Comp solid roller cam, pump gas friendly. Merkl Race Shop C6 has UCC 3800 stall converter, full manual
reverse pattern valve body and Red Alto clutches. Rear end is a 9" 31 spline Detroit Locker, 4:11 gears
and Moser axles. Centerline wheels are shod with new M/T ET Street tires and Sportsman skinnies. Rear
suspension is Calvert split leaf mono springs, Rancho 9000 shocks and Cal-tracs. Stock front suspension
with Calvert 90/10 shocks. Exhaust is Hooker headers, 3.5" H-pipe, Hooker Aerochamber mufflers, reducing to 3" tailpipes terminating at the bumper with all components ceramic-coated. Car has run a best of
11.51 at 117.6 mph in Mission, BC last September through the full exhaust. This is a unique car, turning
heads, as there is not another like it anywhere! Selling as I am anxious to get another project underway.
Price: $30,000 Cdn. Contact Ken at [email protected] for additional info and pictures. (Mar)
2008 Shelby GT Convertible, 4.6L-3V V8, 5-speed Manual, Vista Blue exterior. This is a rare car with only a
few imported by individuals into Canada. This car is a one-owner car purchased by me in San Antonio and
carefully cared for ever since. This is a collector car and much rarer than the GT500’s which were distributed
by Ford dealers in Canada. This Mustang GT convertible premium was highly optioned with cloth roof, Interior
upgrade package, Sirius SAT Shaker radio, $525 HID headlights, GT Up Fitters package including 3.55 rear
end, 18” polished aluminum wheels, 235/50/ZR 18 tires, $2,000 DVD Navigation system, ambient lighting and
a few other things. The car has a Ford Racing 90mm cold air kit and filter with a Pro-Cal performance calibration chip installed. It has only had Synthetic oil changes with Ford racing filters. No other repairs other than
lube the red poly rear sway bar bushings. It had an air-bag recall repair done by Ford in 2008. Never an accident or other repair. This is a Shelby Registered car which means it is registered by Shelby American and can
always be proven to be an original. This car has a passenger visor that was signed by Carroll Shelby himself
and has a certificate to prove it. Certificate of Origin by Ford with export stamp, RIV Canada import passed
sticker, The Ford factory build window sheet, Shelby Las Vegas facility build window sheet. Also, all of the import documentation. Car is very original, and comes with extra items. Asking $34,000 Cdn. Contact Mike at
(403) 201-4825, cell (403) 999-1676, or email [email protected] for more info and photos. (Jun)
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CARS FOR SALE:
2005 Mustang GT Coupe Torch Red, 113,700 km, Good condition interior and exterior, a daily driver
but Never winter driven. Asking $9500 Cdn or reasonable offer. Stored in Nelson, B.C. Only selling
because am retiring and downsizing. Contact Shane at 250-551-5356(cell) or
email [email protected] for more car specifics.
1979 Mustang Coupe, with a 429 big block, 3 speed C-6 auto, a 1993 8.8 diff with 2.77:1 gears, subframe
connectors, Eibach drag launch spring kit. Car has a 1985 front clip and 1987 ground effects. Engine is a clean
swap with Hooker long tube headers and motor mount kit, and was done in 1999. The headers were ceramicdipped before the install. Drives great. When cold out it is harder to start, as there is no choke. Asking
$4750.00. Contact Kody at (403) 835-7159. (Jun)
PARTS FOR SALE:
Ford Mustang rims set of 4 – 14” (4 bolt) $15 each rim or all for $50. Came off a 1989 Mustang - they have
been sitting in storage for 15 years. Some peeling on one, suitable for winter rims. Call Brant at (403) 4786800. (Jun)
Set of 4 Pony rims with center caps and tires. Fit 1979-1993 Fox bodies. Overall good condition but not
show car quality. Tires are Bridgestone Potenza G009's - 225-50R16-92H - lots of tread left on them, at least
5/16". These are 4 bolt rims. – Asking $1500.00. Contact Garrett at [email protected] . (Jun)
Set of American Racing Torque Thrusts with Knock-Offs. There are 2 15x7 AR Torque Thrusts - with
mounted BFGoodrich 225/60R15, and 2 15x8 AR Torque Thrusts - with mounted BFGoodrich 245/60R15. Will
fit vintage Ford Mustangs. Less than 10 miles on both the wheels and tires. New value over $3000. Sell for
$2250 OBO. Email [email protected] for viewing or further details. (Jun)
1967-1970 Mustang Power Steering Set-Up. Complete with Center Link, Ram, Hoses, Pump, brackets,
etc. Asking $250 obo. Contact Brad (403) 464-1429. (Mar)
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Call Dan or Hollie @ 587-253-0725
E-Mail: [email protected]
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IMM 2016 — CALGARY
Comments, suggestions?
Email us at [email protected]
Many thanks to our friends for their
generous sponsorship
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