DMC HorseTales December 2012

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DECEMBER 2012
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Ford to build 2014 ½ Mustang for 50th anniversary?
With the next generation Mustang
slated for 2015, many people have been
wondering what Ford will do regarding a
50th anniversary model. Will Ford give
the new 2015 Mustang the responsibility
of celebrating a half century of
uninterrupted production, or will they
make the anniversary model for 2014?
With the very first Mustangs being
produced as 1964 ½ models, the
anniversary year is somewhat up for
debate. History dictates that the
anniversary model be a 2014, given that
Ford has recently produced special
edition Mustangs in 1999, 2004 and
2009.
Now it appears the answer is
neither. According to a Ford social media
representative posting on The Mustang
Source, Ford will produce a special 2014
½ Mustang as a limited edition 50th
Anniversary model.
“The 2014 ½ will be the 50th
Anniversary edition,” the representative
stated on the site’s forum. “It will be
added to production for a limited run
sometime during the year.”
What exactly will be included in the
50th anniversary model is still unclear,
although we hope it’s more than a simple
sticker and badge job. It’s possible Ford
will release more details at one of the
upcoming auto shows over the next
several months.
SOURCE: http://mustangsdaily.com
NOVEMBER MOVIE NIGHT/ELECTIONS
2013 DMC Board Members
Thank you to all of you that
came to the November event!
President: Jim Cosper
The food was wonderful and
VP: Lenny Baca
the company was as well! The
RMMR: Joe Dietz
club would like to give a special
RMMR: Terry Lewand
thanks to Jeff & Carrie Jacobucci
Newsletter: Lisa Castillo
for hosting our annual movie
PR: Brett Grooms
night again. We appreciate their
Treasurer: Jeff Jacobucci
hospitality!
Membership: Tammy Cosper
Secretary: Sam Mazzucca
WWAF: Ken Smith
WWAF: Mike Rhynard Jr.
WWAF: Jerry Jones
Trustee: Mike Rhynard Jr.
Trustee: Lary Coop
Trustee: Gary Coop
Trustee: Ernie Sotolongo
Trustee: Jerry Penberthy
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Denver Mustang Club
Official Newsletter
© 2012 DMC
All rights reserved.
Reminders
THERE WILL NOT
BE A MEETING
AT PHIL LONG FORD
for December
———–———
DMC HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday, December 8th
Arrowhead Golf Club
10850 West Sundown Trail
Littleton, CO
4:00 PM
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Board Members
2012
President: Jim Cosper
VP: Mark Gomez
Secretary: Lenny Baca
Treasurer: Jeff Jacobucci
Membership: Tammy Cosper
Newsletter: Lisa Castillo
RMMR: Joe Dietz
RMMR: Terry Lewand
Public Relations: Brett Grooms
Event Coordinator: Tim Steenson
Merchandising: Sam Mazzucca
WWAF: Ken Smith
WWAF: Jerry Jones
WWAF/Trustee: Mike Rhynard
Trustee: Mike Rhynard, Sr.
Trustee: Gary Coop
Trustee: Ernie Sotolongo
Trustee: Jerry Penberthy
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DECEMBER 2012
DECEMBER’S MESSAGE - FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello DMC Members!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and
Happy New Year. I hope that everyone
gets a chance to enjoy the Holidays with
your family and friends. Thanks for all of
your help this year with all of the DMC
events and the Wild West Auto Fest. The
Wild West Auto Fest was very successful
this year and we had a lot of happy car
show attendees who brought out their
great hotrods. Thanks to the Board
members for all of your hard work
planning the events this year. Thanks to
all of our club members for a great year
and your friendship.
SAFETY MOMENT
Drink Responsibly
Please enjoy the
Holidays and do not
drink and drive!!!!
We will start working on the WWAF and
events for 2013 at our January board
meeting. Please send me an e-mail at
[email protected] if you have any ideas
for events in 2013.
--Jim
A NOTE FROM THE BOARD MEMBERS
The Board Members, (and also speaking on behalf of the
Denver Mustang Club members), would like to give a
HUGE thank you to Jim & Tammy Cosper for all of the
efforts they have put into the club this year! They have
graciously opened up their home to anyone wanting to
attend board meetings (as well as providing delicious
snacks). Without their efforts throughout the year, the
DMC may not have been as big of a success!
Membership Update
By Tammy Cosper
DMC Membership Chair
Welcome New Members
Rod & Judy Tomkins
12/2
12/6
12/7
12/9
12/13
12/13
12/17
12/22
Robert Thiessen
Pat Emore
Steve Minneman
Sam Mazzucca
George Dunne
Dave Rallo
David Jorgensen
Pat Kummer
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December Birthdays
12/24
12/24
12/26
12/27
12/27
12/28
12/30
Mark Barons
Danny Morris
Loma Rhynard
Terry Aldredge
Nancy Hawkins
Rod Tomkins
Teri Newland
Current 2012 Membership
101 paid members/families
Members/Guests present @ November
Meeting- 58
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DECEMBER 2012
******* DMC Holiday Party - SEE YOU THERE! *******
Date: Saturday 12/8/11 - 4pm-9pm
Location: Arrowhead Golf Club
10850 West Sundown Trail, Littleton, Colorado 80125
Your Cost After DMC Pays A Portion:
Adults $20 ------ Children age 12 & under: $5
Menu: Italian Buffet for adults & children
**Cash Bar for Alcohol**(Please drink responsibly)
Santa will be making a special appearance before dinner!
ONLY
22
days ‘til
Ch!"mas
ROUSH LAUNCHES 700 HORSEPOWER PHASE 3 SUPERCHARGER SYSTEM
Roush Performance announced at the 2012 SEMA show the introduction of their “Phase 1-2-3” line-up of
ROUSHcharger™ Kits for the 2011+ 5.0L Mustang engine. “This Phase 1-2-3 power-adding program continues
to be an incredible success for the earlier model 4.6L Mustangs, and we’re excited to apply the same concept to
the 5.0,” states Tim Wheeler, VP Sales and Marketing for Roush Performance. “We have a diverse Mustang
enthusiast following that wanted different levels of power based on how they’re going to use their 5.0 Mustang,
or based on their particular comfort level with these higher-horsepower kits.”!
**Roush Supercharger Phase 1-There are a couple of ways to
get started. First, current owners of a ROUSHcharged 5.0
that are enjoying 540HP from their Mustang can easily turn
up the fun to 575HP by installing the Roush Phase 1 Upgrade
Kit (#421387; MSRP is $449.99). Or, enhance your stock 5.0L
Mustang by installing the Roush Phase 1 Supercharger kit for
the 5.0 Coyote (#421388; MSRP $6099.99) that delivers a
fantastic 575HP and over 505 ft-lbs of torque.!
**Roush Phase 1 Supercharger Kit owners that need more
than 575HP will want to upgrade to the whopping
performance of the 625HP Roush Phase 2 by simply installing
the Phase 2 Upgrade Kit (#421389; MSRP $799.99). Roush
Phase 2 Superchargers The Phase 2 Upgrade Kit consists of
cold air intake, 85mm supercharger pulley, 6 Rib FEAD belt and the unique Roush calibration. It is able to
upgrade any pre-existing 2011-2013 5.0L Roush Supercharger into the monstrous 625HP kit. This increase adds
over 200hp over stock levels! The Phase 2 is also available as a standalone Supercharger Kit (#421390; MSRP
$6,599.99) for 2011-current Mustang. The Roush Phased Supercharger Kits will work on both manual and
automatic transmissions.
Finally, coming very soon is the Roush Phase 3 Supercharger Kit that will deliver between 675-700HP and over
585 ft-lbs of concrete smashing torque! Yes – any current Roush Phase 2 owners will be able to upgrade by
installing the Roush Phase 3 Upgrade Kit. Part numbers and pricing will be released by Roush Performance
very soon.
For more information on the complete line-up of Phased ROUSHcharger Kits, please visit:
www.roushperformance.com !!
!
!
!
SOURCE: http://mustangsdaily.com
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---- ITEMS FOR SALE ---2005 - 2007 Mustang Hood
Redfire Red
Contact Steve 303-898-0081
EMAIL YOUR ITEMS
YOU WOULD LIKE TO
SELL TO:
[email protected]
DECEMBER 2012
SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
•12/8 - DMC Holiday Party
•1/3 - DMC Board Meeting
2003 - 10th anniversary Cobra wheels with 275/40/17
Bridgestone Potenza Tires (Set of 4) $600
303-931-4355 or [email protected]
Wheels & Tires off 2005 GT
Set of 4 (3 tires are ok - 1 is bad).
$250.00 for the set (lugs and center caps included)
Contact DMC Member Ken Smith at 720-371-1571
•1/11 - DMC Meeting @ Phil Long
•1/31 - DMC Board Meeting
•2/8 - DMC Meeting @ Phil Long
•2/9-10 - Tri-State Swap Meet @
National Western Stock Sow
Complex
For more info on these events,
Visit the Calendar Section of:
www.denvermustangclub.com
1989 Mustang GT - runs, automatic
more info @: http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3443578309.html
Need to sell this car ASAP! PRICE LOWERED! $2000
(includes extra parts to go with car, see craigslist ad)
Contact DMC member Lisa Castillo (or Lenny)
1965 Mustang Fastback
Project Car, Clear title
needs full restoration - $5000
303-931-4355 or [email protected]
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TECH TIME! SEAT RECLINE MOD FOR 99+ STANGS
Note: 99+ Owners know about not being able to recline the seats all the way back or as far
back as older Mustangs.. Like all other mods, do it at your own risk.
We do not recommend "driving" with the seats all the way down, but it's great for naps :-)
How to Make the Front Seats Fully Recline in '99+ Mustangs
SOURCE: mustangworld.com
Piece of cake...almost. When you remove the plastic covers
from the sides of the seats (two screws, one in back, one on
the side) it's the rivet furthest to the rear, next to the spring
coil, with the flat metal plate with a groove in it and the rivet
being in the groove. It's this rivet/pin thing that needs to be
removed.
First I removed the bunny-ear seat belt holders from the seats.
Apparently the whole reason Ford made it so the seats don't
recline further is because they really, really wanted these seat
belt loops on there and they would rub on the sides of the back
if the seats went back too far. So if you really, really want them on there too, you have to decide if it's
more important to you than...naps. You need torx screwdriver bits to remove the screws, and it would be
easier with the headrests removed, but that’s whole ‘nother how-to. I managed with torx bits and pliers.
The rivet is made of some weak metal, so I think any 1/4" drill
bit made for metal will do. I drilled all the way through to the
other side, being careful not to drill into the seat cushion. Drill
out as much of it as you can. With my 12V cordless drill, I went
through two batteries and was starting my third by the time I
finished both seats.
Then by holding up the recline lever and slamming the seat
forward and back, you can break up what's left of the rivet. With
needle nose pliers, and a big flathead screwdriver and a hammer
to wedge the screwdriver between the black grooved metal plate and the plates on either side of it (then
using the screwdriver as a lever to pry the plates even further
apart), I was able to get the rivet out. You can un-recline the
seat as far forward as it'll go to make as much of the groove be
above the plates as possible to give you room to get the rivet
out, or you can recline it until the rivet appears in another
groove below and pull it out that way. For me, one way
worked better one time, the other way worked better on the
other seat. This was the most difficult part of the whole job,
but it wasn’t hard so much as tedious.
You’re all done, reward yourself with a nice nap.
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—— Events ——
Please go to the DMC website for the complete calendar and
event details for 2012/2013! www.denvermustangclub.com
Founded in 1965, the Denver
Mustang Club is the oldest
Mustang club in Colorado.
Club activities include car shows,
swap meets, picnics, autocross
events, drag racing, the Rocky
Mountain Mustang Roundup and
our own annual Wild West Auto
Fest car show each September,
featuring a large display of all
types of vehicles — cars, trucks,
& motorcycles.
Denver Mustang Club
P.O. Box 621111
Littleton, CO 80162
www.denvermustangclub.com
Info Line: 303-933-5631
Club Sponsor
Phil Long Ford of Denver
7887 W. Tufts Ave.
Denver, CO 80123
(303) 932-3673