Cowtown Newsletter 03 Mar 2003.pub
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Cowtown Newsletter 03 Mar 2003.pub
MOPAR OR NO CAR Officer Elections Next Meeting Official Newsletter Of T H E S TA RT I NG L I N E 2002 TMCCC Series Club Champions March 2003 Club Information Inside this issue: Page President’s Desk 2 More From The VP 2 Meeting Minuets 3 Web Site Info 3 New Members 3 Club Officer Nominations 3 Classifieds 4 Huffines 5 Business Cards 5 Flyers 6&7 Bylaw Amendment 8 Events, Shows, Activities 9 Kota’ Korner 9 Race Team Info 10 Believe It Or Not 10 Mopar of the Month 11 Cowtown Mopars Is Sponsored By: Dodge Cars & Trucks Metro 214-434-1276 The COWTOWN MOPARS PERFORMANCE TEAM is a Mopar enthusiast organization with it’s own elected officers and operating treasury. Membership is open to ALL Mopar enthusiasts and owners. You do not need to own a Mopar to join or participate. Our club address is: Cowtown Mopars Performance Team P.O. Box 162413 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-2413 Our Web Page is: http://www.cowtownmopars.org or http://clubs.hemmings.com/cowtownmopars/ Our Club Meetings: The Cowtown Mopars Performance Team holds it’s monthly club meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 4 pm. Meetings are held at: Spring Creek BBQ 1509 Airport Freeway Bedford, Texas (817) 545-0184 (corner of Forest Ridge & 183 Airport Freeway) Cruise Night at Scotty’s (820 & Beach) 2nd Saturday of each month at 7 pm GUESTS are always welcome to join us. Cowtown Mopar Officers President: Marc Wadley (817) 220-1016 [email protected] Vice President: Mark Buchanan (972) 617-2068 [email protected] Secretary: Ken Angyal (817) 465-4344 [email protected] Treasurer: Mike Sonnamaker (817) 454-2651 [email protected] Membership Director: Bernie Powell (817) 246-1600 [email protected] Activities Director: Kelly Hilla (972) 434-2288 [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Dan Robinson (817) 428-8858 or Fax (817) 428-0767 [email protected] Webmaster: Mike Miller (817) 656-3218 [email protected] MARCH 2003 Page 2 From The President’s Desk Hello Club Members Sorry I had to miss last months meeting I was out of town with work. Have to do the J O B from time to time. Don’t forget that Nominations/Voting for club officers continue again for this months meeting. REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN NOT VOTE OR RECEIVE CLUB BENEFITS IF YOUR DUES ARE NOT PAID. AFTER THIS MONTH THERE WILL BE A $10.00 LATE FEE IF YOUR DUES ARE NOT PAID IN MARCH. Now that the BAD news is over We can get onto the fun stuff. Congrats to all the Dallas Auto Rama and Fort Worth Rod & Custom show winners. We took lots of trophies at both shows and everyone’s cars looked fantastic. Thank you to the club members who did not show their cars but did come and help set and tear down the club displays at both shows and greet spectators. Remember March 9th is the first race for the Muscle Car Club Challenge at Texas Raceway in Kennedale. So tune up the Hot Rods and Gas up your streetcars for the start of the racing season. March 16th is the first race at Ennis – Remember this is where we need to hold onto our revolving plaque. So show up and RACE. We have come out of hibernation from the winter and its time to get pumped up for the races and our club car show in April. We need lots of door prizes donations – so gather together what you can. We now have 200 members in our club. We need lots of volunteers for the car show in April. We should have our biggest turn out ever this year, so we will need everyone’s help. I do want to give special recognition to Bob Carroll. One of our newest members and he has shown up at both indoor car shows to help set up and tear down. Thank you Bob for all your hard work This months meeting will be the 4th Sunday due to the race season. See ya at the Races and at the meeting. Marc Wadley Cowtown Mopars President Elections Soon! Is it your turn to serve a term in office? And More From The Vice President Hey Mopar Friends, This month's meeting has been moved to the 4th Sunday because of our racing conflict. March the 23rd, 4:00 at Spring Creek. It is an important meeting because we make last minute nominations and vote on board members for the upcoming year. We had a great showing at the Dallas Auto Rama. Five of the seven entries won awards. Thanks to Alan Spry, Jimmy Box, Bob Graham, Ken & Lesa Key, Tommy Martin, Tem Greene and Mike LaPointe for taking the time to show your cars. As I am very slowly typing my entry to this month's newsletter, the Ft. Worth Rod & Custom show is taking place. We have six of our club members Mopars in this show. Can you believe four HEMIS and two six pack cars. Thanks to Tommy Martin, Tem Greene, Bob Graham, Ken & Lesa Key, Jeff Peterson and Dan Robinson for entering their cars. Regrettably other members were unable to bring their cars because of the weather. I also want to mention that Marcus Wadley had both of his motorcycles in both indoor shows and Ron Russ had his "Merc" in the Ft Worth show. Thanks guys! Racing season is here!!! Our 1st race is at Kennedale March 9th and the 2nd is March 16th at the Motorplex in Ennis. We need to be there in force to defend our title. I hope everyone is preparing for our annual car show in April. It's right around the corner. We need volunteers, door prizes, ... and your help. Let's all pitch in and make it GREAT! We only have about a third of our members who have paid their dues for this year. They were due in January and in order to vote in the March election you have to have paid your dues. See ya soon. Beep Beep! Mark And Don’t go to Chicago or you could be nominated for Newsletter editor! HA HA! MARCH 2003 Page 3 Meeting Minutes VP Mark Buchanan called the Feb. general membership meeting to order at 4:25 pm in the absence of president Marc Wadley, who was out of town. Mark introduced visitors and new members, and also mentioned and congratulated members with cars in the Dallas Autorama. Newsletter editor Dan Robinson introduced an amendment to the club's by-laws regarding the privacy act of its members. This amendment with appear in the next edition of the newsletter and acted upon as a club at the next meeting. The Texas muscle car club challenge starts again in the month of march with a slate of races starting the 9th in Kennedale, and moves to Ennis, Texas on the 16th, our regular scheduled membership meeting day. Because of this scheduling, our monthly meeting has been moved back one week to March 23rd. Please adjust your plans accordingly. Mark also spoke on the upcoming Cowtown Mopar Round-up car show. We still need volunteers for parking, judging, clean-up, etc...and also door prizes are needed. If you can help please contact a board member. The following nominations are currently on record for this year's board positions....President– Marc Wadley, Vice President– Mark Buchanan, Newsletter editor-Dan Robinson with Danny Henslee as Assistant, Secretary-Ken Angyal with Ron Russ as Assistant, Activities director-Kelly Hilla with Gene Quick as Assistant, Treasurer-Richard Brownell, Membership director-Bernie Powell with Jerry Jefferson as Assistant, Club webmaster-Mike Miller with Bob Carroll as Assistant. Sandy Powell was appointed club Apparel Coordinator. Mark informed the membership that club dues are now due. Please don't delay further as additional fees may occur in addition to the regular renewal. The routine of cars/ trucks for sale or wanted and parts for sale or wanted took place. Plaques were presented to Mike Sonnamaker and William Sampson for car of the month awards. The meeting was adjourned at 510 pm. Respectfully submitted by: Ken Angyal, Secretary Cowtown Mopars Club Officer Nominations If you’ve ever thought you would like to hold an elected office in your club then now is the time to act. Starting last month and continuing until elections at the March monthly meeting the club will be accepting nominations for all officer positions. If your not sure of the duties accompanying the office all positions are spelled out in the newly passed club By-laws. Don’t want to be an elected officer but still want to help out. Ask the president or another officer and I’m sure you’ll find out there is lots of things to do to help out the club. Get involved in your club’s activities. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Cowtown Mopars Web Site Info and play around with it and have some fun! Hello Mopar fanatics, freaks, geeks or admirers..... If anyone has some ideas for different sections they would like to see just drop me a line and let me know. The WebBlaster has been at it again! For those that have the message board book marked you need to go to the web site and enter it thru there.....we have a new one! The new board allows you to register, has emoticons and avatars, private messaging, and a host of other neat features. Go in Mike Miller AKA MasterBlaster New Members & Club Dues We would like to welcome the following new and returning members to Cowtown Mopars. Rick McElvain, Wade & Cheryl Aubel, Jerry Kitchen, Michael Gonce, & Marc Sallee. **NOTICE** "It is time to renew your club membership if you haven't yet. According to our bylaws you don't have much time to renew without paying the $10.00 initiation fee again. A single membership (only one vote) is still $15.00 and a family membership (where both husband and wife can vote) is $25.00. You won't want to miss out on any of the club activities or getting your newsletter. If you are unable to come to the Feb or Mar meeting you can send membership dues to the PO Box in this issue. New members may feel free to contact any of the club officers at the phone number or email address on the first page of the newsletter. Bernie Powell Membership Director Welcome New & Renewing Members MARCH 2003 Page 4 Classifieds For Sale • • • • • • • • • • • • 66-78 Dodge Chargers & Parts - FW/DAL Area. Register with The Dodge Charger Registry at no charge or join and get a newsletter , parts lists, car lists. Event lists. Call Morris (817) 545-7783 or (817) 980-9411 03/02 See you at the next charger event. 1969 Dart 2dr ht, V-8, Auto, PS, Factory A/c. $2300 1963 Plymouth Savoy 2 dr post $3000 For Sale with Savoy ONLY, big block KFrame, Max Wedge Hood scoop, Max Wedge heads and cross rams, big block push button torqueflight, coated under car headers. 1986 Dodge LWB pickup, 360, A/C, PS, PB, Complete, Trans Bad, body kinda rough, $650 452 heads, 906 heads, headers & intakes much mopar, big & small block, Call with request. BRAND NEW Dana 60 for 94-2001 Dodge pickup. Call Gene Quick - Day 817-838-6933 Eve. 817-838-8138 Big Block purple shaft hyd. 280-480 run 30 min. lifters indexed $75., 3:23 ring & pinion good condition 489 case $40., 833 4 speed & hurst shifter from a 69 383 roadrunner good condition $350., B&M Pro Ratchet auto shifter complete $85., Systematic 175 Amp MIG welder complete Used 3 times since 1998 $900. Call Bob Graham 817-346-0414 All Mopar parts must go. I have years of stuff to get rid of. I have several complete 340's, a couple 340 blocks, one a T/A, W2 heads and intake, roller cam, flat tappet cams, and more. I also have 440's, one complete race motor and transmission, one race short block. a set of Indy 440-1 heads and intake, roller cam, heads, cranks. I also have one complete 400. I also have my 74 Dart Sport, a 68 Barracuda project car, and my 2001 mopar powered dragster to sell. I may have what you need. Call or email. Kim Humphrey 817-654-1713, [email protected]. 1965 Dodge Dart GT, 273 Automatic, body and interior in good shape Runs good $4,000.00 Contact: Bob Icard [email protected] 817-491-2650 e-mail: For Sale: 1988 Dakota Reg Cab, Short Bed, Black Exterior, might want to paint. Body Very Good. Has 15" Weld Super Lites w/ new tires all around. Has non original 318 ci and 727 Auto, engine is bone stock except for Edelbrock Performer intake, 750 Holley, Unilite Distributor. Stock original rear end. It starts, runs, drives good. Exhaust will need to be finished, it currently has Exhaust Manifolds, header pipes w/ cross over and pipe back to where Catalytic Convertor starts, nothing else. New Catalytic Convertor goes with truck. Has aftermarket floor shifter, gauges, tach and electric fan motor. Make nice street truck or drag truck. Asking $ 4500. o.b.o. Also for sale: 18' New Wood bed, Raised Floor, dove tail car hauler trailer, brakes, $ 1395.00 Bill Boon (817) 312-0143 or email [email protected] Numerous Mopar diecast (lots), models, patches, and pins. most are mint in packages. Also Franklin mint Richard petty cars and knife, along with some other memorabilia. Dave Casperson. 940-648-0485 or [email protected] For Sale 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible 383 4 speed, project car $1800.00 Call Marc (817) 692-4814 For Sale 2 69 coronet 440 parts cars for sale. Wanted: I'm looking for a clean 69 coronet or super bee and 71 road runner.contact Mark for more info 972-617-2068 or cell 214-727-4324 or [email protected] '67 Charger LF fender w/turn signal $60. B-body H-pipe w/ mufflers and tail pipes $ 50. 66 B.B. exhaust manifolds # 2532626, #2532464 $50. Red bucket seats for 66 Charger $50. 2Mickey Thonpson Indy Profile S/S $100. 4-14" road wheels w/ 4.5" bolt pattern $ 150. Blackjack headers for B.B. $50. Contact Bobby Spence @ 817 861-2942 or 817 695-0554. 1979 Warlock, 360 auto, needs paint, a/c works but leaks, $4200. Contact Frank Smith @ 817-229-8564. May be at next meeting. For Sale 2002 Dakota R/T. Here are the list of mods that I have done to the truck. GTS fiberglass hood, APC rollpan, APC Altezza tail lights, APC diamond clear corners, Bumble bee R/T stripes, Street Scene grille, Billet gas cap, Limo tint, BFGoodrich KDW G-Force 275/40 ZR17 tires, ,Hotchkis Leafs and Springs 2/3 drop, Belltech Nitro Drop shocks, Extang soft tonneau cover, Alpine CDA-7977 Head unit, JL Audio CS-650 component speakers, JVC 300 watt amp w/ built in crossover, 2 JL Audio W0-8 subs, True Dual exhaust (removed 3rd cat), 2 Flowmaster 40 Series 2 chamber, JBA Ceramic coated headers, Ported MOPAR 1.92 R/T heads (not stock), Crower 1.7 Roller Rockers, ARP Head Studs, SCE Nitrous Gauge Head gaskets, Polished Aluminum MOPAR valve covers, M1 4 bbl intake manifold w/ turtle and 2 bbl adapter plate, 50mm Flometrics Throttle body, 24# fuel injectors, Edelbrock intake, TPS mod to .725 volts, MSD 6BTM, MSD blaster ss coil, Taylor 8mm sparkplug wires, Autolite 3923 spark plugs, .Optima Redtop battery. As you can see, I have put a lot of time and money into the truck. I need to sell it because I am trying to get into school in Europe, and I can't take the truck with me :( I am asking for a mere $22,000 for the truck, it has well over $10,000 in mods in it and it has 16,000 miles. I bought the truck brand new in March of 2002. Kris Lenard [email protected] Advertisers— Please update your ads or cancel them! Wanted • Dodge Chargers and/or parts for 66-78, Charger owners for The Dodge Charger Registry. FREE Get a newsletter, parts list, car lists, events list for 66-87 Chargers. Call Morris (817)545-7783 or (817)980-9411 • Wanted 69 coronet or super bee post car and 71 road runner. I'm mainly looking for a good rust free body, but would take a complete car. Contact Mark Hm. 972-617-2068, cel 214-727-4324 or email [email protected] Classified Ads are a FREE service to all club members. Ads will run for 3 consecutive issues unless specified by you. Ads may be delivered in person, mailed to club address, or e-mailed to newsletter editor no later than the 1st of each month to appear in the next newsletter. MARCH 2003 Page 5 Kelly wants to know if this a Dodge or a Plymouth? MARCH 2003 Page 6 Cowtown Mopars Roundup MARCH 2003 Cowtown Mopars Roundup Entry Form Page 7 MARCH 2003 Page 8 THE 2nd ANNUAL COWTOWN MOPARS MODEL CAR ROUNDUP SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2003 AT HUFFINES DODGE IN LEWISVILLE, TEXAS THIS CONTEST IS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND MULTIPLE SKILL LEVELS THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE CLASSES, FROM SNAP TOGETHER TO EXTREME CUSTOM AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN IN EVERY CLASS THERE WILL BE A MODEL CAR CORRAL FOR DISPLAY ONLY OF PLASTIC MODELS AND DIE-CAST COLLECTABLES THIS CONTEST HAS A MOPAR THEME ONLY MODELS REPRESENTING VEHICLES POWERED OR PRODUCED BY CHRYSLER QUALIFY FOR CLASSESS AND RULES GO TO WWW.COWTOWNMOPARS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT KEN CASTLEMAN PHONE – 972-570-9194 E-MAIL – [email protected] Club Bylaw Amendment Article 11 Amendments to Bylaws 11.01. These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted only upon the affirmative vote of a two-third (2/3) majority of the membership present at a duly notice and called regular or special meeting for such purpose. Any amendment of the Bylaws must be submitted in writing to a member of the Board of Directors, read at the first regular meeting of members following its submission, printed in the monthly newsletter, and voted on at the next business meeting. The above dictates the procedure for amendments to the club by-laws. I am proposing the following amendment to our current by-laws today 2/16/03. Dan Robinson - Newsletter Editor (read at the normal club meeting on 2/16/03 and published in this newsletter) This is the current club by-law for: Membership Director 4.09. The membership director shall keep records of all members Names, Addresses, Phone numbers and E-mail addresses. The Membership Director will provide a complete list of Names and Addresses to the Newsletter director described in section 4.11. The Membership Director will maintain a complete roster that shall be given to any member of the organization upon request. All moneys received will either be deposited by the Membership director or given to the Treasurer for deposit. This is the proposed amendment to the by-laws. 4.09b Membership Roster – Privacy Rights of Members Each member shall have the right to have his or her personal information removed from any roster given to other club members, Vendors, or other entity for a club discount, or any other reason. The membership director shall maintain the privacy rights of the membership in accordance with the choice of each member. Those members not specifically requesting to be included on the discount roster will be considered to be exempt from this list. In addition any member with a club roster may NOT use the roster for any commercial reason, mailing of commercial material, or any reason other than personal contact of other club members for personal reasons or club business. The Board of Directors will all have access to a complete membership roster to use for conducting club business only. The Board of Directors will decide by a majority vote which vendor(s) will receive the discount roster. This amendment will be voted on along with club officer elections at the next membership meeting March 23, 2003. MARCH 2003 Page 9 Events, Shows, & Club Activities • Drive In Movies Open every Fri & Sat night. www.thebrazos.com located in Granbury, TX 24 hour hotline 817-573-1311 • Cowtown Mopars Performance Team Cruise in at Scotty’s is on the 2nd Saturday of the month. N. Beach street 1/4 mile south of N Loop 820, 7-9 pm Cowtown Mopars Monthly Meeting Sunday March 23 @ 4 pm Spring Creek BBQ Cowtown Mopars 17th Annual Roundup Saturday April 19 @ Huffines Lewisville TX. Swap Meet Ballpark Arlington Fri.– Sun April 18-21 • • • • 15th Annual Dodge Charger Meet Ardmore, Oklahoma April 26-27 That’s right Charger fans. The Beorne meet has been combined with the Kansas meet. Closer for us here in N. Texas. The meet will be held at Lake Murray State Park. Make plans to be there. TMCCC Race Schedule Posted In The Race Section IF YOU KNOW OF ANY EVENTS LET ME KNOW [email protected] Check the website EVENTS for additional events. WANTED Newsletter All Photos this issue taken at the Dallas Autorama and the Fort Worth Rod & Custom Car Shows. Courtesy of Dan Robinson, Mike Miller, Morris Counts. Staff to help With articles, Events & Publication. Kota’ Korner Contact Turbo charging Want some kind of “power adder” that only adds power when you want it to, and not have to refill it every time you want it to be there? Turbos are the perfect solution to that problem. A turbocharger takes a load and an increase in throttle to work, so as long as you are just cruising down the road the airflow is not there, and so, the extra fuel is not needed to be there. Yes, I know, it sounds unbelievable, extra power, and keep your stock gas mileage as long as you can keep your foot out of it. Currently Speedtweaks is developing a twin turbo kit for the Dakota R/T which should be out on the market soon. The base kit includes twin T3/T4 hybrid Turbonetics turbos and a large front mount intercooler. If you would like to check out the website for more information the URL is www.speedtweaks.net. And you can even have them install it for you. The Speedtweaks shop is down near Austin (yes, its far, but it could be a whole lot worse). See y’all at the meeting, Andrew Martin [email protected] Dan MARCH 2003 Page 10 Cowtown Mopars Performance Racing Team Welcome Racers and Race Fans It’s RACE TIME!! Get your hot rod ready to defend our Championship season from 2002. See Ya at Races Go Cowtown Mopars TMCCC 2003 Race Schedule March 9 Sunday CHALLENGE WEST SPRING Texas Raceway Kennedale, Texas Ph. 817-483-0356 Gates open at 9am Entry $20.00 March 16 Sunday TEXAS MUSCLECAR CLUB CHALLENGE Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Ph. 972-878-2641 Gates open at 8am Entry $30.00 April 6 Sunday CHALLENGE DENTON Denton Raceway Denton, Texas Gates open at 8am Entry $25.00 April 26 Saturday CHALLENGE HALLSVILLE Hallsville Raceway Hallesville, Texas Gates open at 10.00 Entry $20.00 June 1 Sunday CHALLENGE NORTH Thunder Valley Raceway Noble, Oklahoma Ph. 405-872-3429 Gates open at 9am Entry $20.00 CHALLENGE REDLINE Redline Raceway June 8 Sunday Gates open at 8am Entry $25.00 Sept. 14 Sunday CHALLENGE WEST FALL Texas Raceway Kennedale, Texas Ph. 817-483-0356 Gates open at 9am Entry $20.00 TEXAS MUSCLECAR CLUB CHALLENGE Texas Motorplex Oct. 26 Sunday Ennis, Texas Ph. 972-878-2641 Gates open at 8am Entry $30.00 Nov. 2 Sunday CHALLENGE REDLINE Redline Raceway Gates open at 8am Entry $25.00 AWARDS BANQUET AER Mfg. Addison, Texas 6:30 p Nov. 15 Believe It Or Not I had Les Adams to rebuild the automatic transmission on my 94 Dodge van. He replaced many parts in the transmission and the overdrive. It was the second replacement since new (120,000 miles). Since I pull a loaded, enclosed trailer a lot of the time, I have a problem with the transmission getting hot, especially in the Texas summers. So Les put a transmission cooler in and beefed it up some to see if we could get a few more miles than 60,000 out of it. When he got finished, he said to me, “Bring me 8 qts. Of a lightweight Mobile One motor oil and 4 qts. Of Mobile One transmission fluid.” I didn’t say anything, but I thought I must have understood what he said, or what he was going to do with that kind of oil. That night, in my sleep, or near sleep, I was thinking Les had gone off the deep end. There is no way he is going to put motor oil in MY automatic transmission! I even asked some of my “car guys” acquaintances if they had done or heard of doing such a thing. They looked at me like I was crazy. The next day, I bought the Mobil One motor oil. But I also bought a case of Dextron 3, like I have been using for years, just in case. Believe it or not, Les put in the 8 qts. Of Mobil One motor oil and 4 qts. Of Mobil One transmission fluid in MY transmission. It not only worked, it still works GREAT!! The transmission runs very cool and shifts smoothly. Tommy Martin MARCH 2003 Page 11 COWTOWN MOPAR OF THE MONTH Kim Humphrey’s 1974 Dodge Dart Sport I bought this car back in 1995 from a guy in Dallas. It was set up to run NMCA at the time with nitrous and a 360 with W2 heads. I soon took off the nitrous and built a 340 with the W2 heads so I could bracket race the car. It has been a consistent money winner since then. It has paid for itself several times over. For the 2003 season it has a 360 with W5 heads and a street roller cam. I run the 904 automatic with a 3500 stall converter, 8 3/4 with 4.88 gears. It is all steel and still street legal. Thanks, Kim Humphrey MOPAR OR NO CAR We’re on the Web! www.cowtownmopars.org It Takes a Mopar To Catch A Mopar Address Correction Requested Please Return Undelivered Items To: Cowtown Mopars Performance Team P.O. Box 162413 Fort Worth, Texas 76161-2413 Rush To: Next Meeting March 23 at 4 PM Meeting will be held at Spring Creek BBQ Meeting moved due to race schedule. Place Postage Here