September - Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club

Volume 21 Number 9
September 2010
MUSTANG
MANIA
Official Newsletter of the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
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AUGUST SHOW and SHINE
A really good Show and Shine at Gary Smith Ford on Saturday, August 21 st. In and out, we had more
than 19 cars show – most staying for the better part of the day. The staff at Gary Smith set us up right
with some burgers, dogs, and chips and we sucked up all of their air conditioning we could. The Board of
Directors and the Club officers were able to sit down and clear up a lot of lingering admin stuff and got
quite a bit accomplished. We have a really busy couple of months ahead, so shine ‘em up and keep the
ready to ride!
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Volume 21 Number 9
September 2010
The Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
P.O. Box 4431
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32579
www.EmeraldCoastMustangClub.net
www.facebook.com/Emerald Coast Regional
Mustang Club
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.
President: Sherri Symons
689-3391
98gtpony@gmail.com
VP: Ray Grater
581-2089
raysbluesaleen@cox.net
Secretary: Judy Christianson
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892-0482
MarvinnJudy@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Brian O’Neil
936-1305
bristang@emeraldcoastmustangclub.net
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Classified Ads are free to all ECRMC
members.
Non-member rates are $5 for three months
Business Card sized Ads are $50 per year
(12 months) or $5 per month
Board of Directors
Ken Michelson………………………….. 243-6591
Mike Yelder.……………………………. 612-2127
Jane Grater……………………………… 581-2089
David Bennett………………………….. 678-6144
John Symons ..…………………………. 689-3391
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Regional Director
Russ Chamberlin
Russtang64@cox.net
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689-1105
Internet Staff
Webmaster/Facebook Administrator:
Jeff Hobbs, Myron Tracy
Forum Moderators: Brian O’Neil, Mike Czap
Bob Tacher, Vince Cimino
Newsletter Staff
Editor: Brian O’Neil / John Symons
Photographer: Ken Michelson
Tool Master
Vinnie Cimino………………………… 499-2848
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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.
Volume 21 Number 9
September 2010
The President’s Paddock
Sherri Symons, President
ECRMC#339 / MCA 73330
We have quite a few shows and cruises coming up. Please look closely at your calendars and try to make
all the ones you can. Like the front page said, we had a really good show and shine Saturday and signed up
three new members. Another hot day, but we were able to use the showroom and shade of the main sales
building, and ended up doing alright. The anticipated trip up to Mossy Head to attend the Panhandle Opry
after the Show and Shine didn’t pan out due to bad weather, but Judy & Marvin Christianson went and took
a trophy for “newest car”.
Friday night, Wright, Sara, Vinnie, John & I all took a ride up to Milton to try the “First Friday Milton”
venue. The street reserved for the car show participants filled up, and most of the stores were open late.
We had dinner at the Liberty café and then walked around the various antique shops looking like we knew
what we were doing. Not too much action, but a dynamite toy store with many of the “Old” toys from some
of our childhood times was a popular hit. Next month is supposed to be a larger celebration, with the fall
festival scheduled. We’ll stay on top of that to see what they come up with. Saturday the 4th found the club
over at the Destin Commons as invited guests of the Model A and Model T Car Club. Doug Ray led Ray &
Jane, Ken, new member Kris and Katie, and John and me into the Grand Boulevard where we found Judy &
Marvin waiting for us. Another hot day, but we were able to find the shade in front of the shops that left
their front doors open so we could suck up some A/C and all went well.
The Ft Walton car show is coming up Saturday, September 11th. Showtime for registration 8-12. Judging
& Viewing 12:30-3:30 – awards at 4. The best part for the money here is the free men’s health check –
Frame inspection, valve pressure, horsepower, vintage, oil inspection, radiator check, sugar in your tank,
spark plug check, transmission and air filter check. All courtesy of their corporate sponsor- Ft Walton beach
Medical Center. See you there.
At Thursday night’s meeting, we learned that Dave Bennett, a member of our Board of Directors, will be
retiring from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office after more than 28 years of service to its citizens. To
honor Dave’s service, and Jean’s many sacrifices over those years, Vinney C. motioned that we schedule a
retirement cruise in their honor. The motion was seconded, and with their concurrence, it was decided to
take a cruise to Lambert’s Café in Foley Alabama on 25 Sep, the day after his retirement. More info in this
month’s mania. Also at the meeting, we installed a new “Office” within the club. Vinnie is now known as the
“Tool Master”. The purpose of the Tool Master is to be responsible for a menagerie of one-of-a-kind tools
that club members find they need and can share with other club members. The club will buy some, find
others, get them donated or sponsored, and the Tool Master will maintain the tools and the “corporate
knowledge” needed to assist those needing it to keep their ponies on the road. We will begin to compile a
list of tools and procedures and post it within the Mania and the website.
Watch your emails for updated info on shows and cruises that come in after the Mania goes out. We’re
trying hard to get a handle on it, and it’s coming around, slowly, but surely.
More Horsepower = More Hoof beats! See you soon!
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Sherri
Volume 21 Number 9
September 2010
News Updates
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Here are some of the newest members who have joined us:
Correction from last month – Donnie and Donna Howell - ’05 Green 4.6 GT;
Debbie and Herman Ussery - ’94 Blue ’vert V6;
Matthew Smith ’93 Red Cobra 5.0 &’93 Strawberry LX coupe;
Louis and Delisa Rodriquez - ’06 Grabber Orange Shelby GT500;
Matthew & Lori Ray – ’91 Silver LX Coupe
CONTINUING NEWS:
Speed of Sound (http://www.speedofsoundllc.com/) the makers of high quality gauge pillar pods for
Mustangs, is offering members of the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club a 10% discount on all purchases
through the rest of 2010. For more information, contact Brian, the club Treasurer, for details on how to receive your
club member discount.
Monthly Cruise-Ins at Uptown Station. Every Second Saturday of the month, throughout the warmer
months. All car clubs are invited to a very informal Show n shine at 6:30 PM at Uptown Station. Listen for more info
at the meetings as we will plan a pre-show dinner at one of the area restaurants.
Cars and Coffee. Also at Uptown, the Fort Walton Firefighters association hosts a Show n shine the last
Sunday of the month from 8 til noon. Starbucks provides free coffee and donations are accepted for the Ronald
McDonald House.
Monthly Motorfest at Johnny O’Quigley’s. The 3rd Sunday of every month, the Destin Johnny O’s features a
Show n Shine. Clubs with more than 5 cars in attendance get a free Pitcher of Beer! Across from Destin Commons.
First Friday – Milton. The city of Milton hosts a “First Friday Milton” festival the (Obviously) 1st Friday of
each month in old downtown Milton, just off highway 90 after you cross the Blackwater Bridge. Come out for an
interesting event in downtown Milton from 5 to 8 pm. Historic Downtown Milton is the place to be if you want to
join the fun at the unique stores, art gallery, cafes and restaurants featuring exciting art exhibits and free
entertainment. Admission Free “Cruise-In” on N. Willing Street for Classic and muscle cars, imports, motorcycles
and trucks. Local musicians and artists located at various businesses and along the sidewalks.
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NEW NEWS:
18th Annual Emerald Coast Car Show: Sep 11, Registration 8:00, Judging from 12:30 – 3:00. $25 before
August 28, 2010*. Day of Show Entry $30. The first 100 registered will receive dash plaques. Fort Walton Beach
Medical Center will offer a free health screening from 10 till 2 to all car show participants and families, vendors,
and sponsors of the Emerald Coast Car Show. Screenings include: FRAME INSPECTION, VALVE PRESSURE,
HORSEPOWER, VINTAGE, OIL INSPECTION, RADIATOR CHECK, SUGAR IN YOUR TANK, SPARK PLUGS,
TRANSMISSION CHECK, and AIR FILTER CHECK. (You figure it out) (www.emeraldcoastcarshow.com)
Gulf Coast Regional Mustang Club Show and Shine: Saturday, Oct 2nd, 11:00 Lillo’s Tuscan Grille, Pensacola
Beach. Joint venture between Us & Them. Standard Cruise SOP – Crestview meet at Whataburger on Highway 85
and John King Rd at 9:00, leave at 9:30. Meet 2nd group at Target in Mary Esther at 10:00. Leave at 10:00 for Navarre
Wal-Mart to meet last group. Leave there at 10:30 for a beach cruise along Navarre beach to Lillo’s. Will get updates
out via email if anything changes.
Chumuckla Farmer’s Opry Barn Classic Country Music Festival – Chumuckla, Fl Sep 30 – Oct 2. Car Show Oct
2, Registration 8-10 am (www.farmersopry.com)
Bay Mustang Club 15th Annual Car Show: at Cook-Whitehead Ford on 15th St. Sunday Oct 3rd from
10:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - cool cars, music, door prizes, 50/50 & good times for all. Open to all makes & models. $20.00
pre-reg. by 09/27 (BMC members must pre-reg by 09/01). After that registration is $25.00. Judging starts at noon
with late registration for those attending church (NLT 1 p.m.).
The Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine and Music Festival: Oct 8, 9, & 10, Fri, Sat, & Sun, Frank Brown
Park, PCB. Depending on the day you wish to attend, line-up times at Dillard’s parking lot in The Pier Point Park, 3:00
Fri, and 11:00 Sat & Sun. They need Classic Cars, Drag Racers, Service Vehicles, Modern Street Cars, Rat Rods and
Specialty Vehicles. You will receive 2 VIP armbands for the day you bring your vehicle to show. VIP ARMBANDS ARE
FOR 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. Children 10 and younger get in free by 4pm. This is a show only, no voting, no
trophies just bring your car and enjoy the day. VIP pass gets you into BeachFest, Exclusive Stage side seating for the
concert. Access to the exclusive VIP Village, catered by Breakers and OPEN Bar from 6pm-10pm. Free wine tasting
from 4pm-6pm. You will need to give your name and your guests name along with your vehicle information (make,
model and year) with the date you prefer to show your car, to Tom DeSotel at 850-399-0403 or email:
tomdesotel@yahoo.com Your reservation must be made by Sept. 15, 2010. He needs more antique and unique
vehicles this year, if you have one please let Tom know, and he will be able to get you more VIP passes if you qualify.
Sherry and John went to this show last year, listened to Styx Saturday and Grand Funk Railroad on Sunday. Free. All
you can eat and guzzle in the VIP tent – Front row (grass) seating in front of the stage or stay Stage left in the VIP
tent and keep eating. Unbelievable hospitality. Great time. We’ll be going again this year. Friday night is The
Bellamy Brothers and Lorrie Mogan; Saturday is REO Speedwagon; and Sunday is the Little River Band.
Time-2-Consign-Biloxi 2010: Friday & Saturday, Oct 8 & 9 Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center &
Coliseum. (tiffany@kruseclassics.com)
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The Navarre Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR) 10th Annual Car Show: Saturday, Oct 16th, 8:00 – 4:00
Navarre High School. Location: Navarre High School (Just North of Hwy 98/off 87). No alcoholic beverages allowed
on school grounds. Show goes on—rain or shine! Registration: 8am-12pm with Dash Plaques/Goody Bags to 1st
100 Entrants (including Pre-registrants) Judging: Starts at 12:30-Awards start at 4pm Comfort: Music, Vendors,
Food & Refreshments. FEES: Pre Register (INCLUDES T-SHIRT (By October 15th) = $25 Same-Day Registration (TSHIRT NOT INCLUDED) = $25. T-Shirts Sold Day of Show $10 each. (www.naborhome.com)
Marine Corps League/J.R. Spears Detachment Motor Sports Show: Saturday, Oct 16 (Rain date Sunday,
Oct 17). Five Flags Speedway, Pine Forest Rd. Pensacola, FL. Registration at 8:00, Judging at 11:00, Trophies at
2:00. $20 Per vehicle entry. Pre-registration by 1 Oct. A collection box will be on-site for unwrapped toys for the
Toys for Tots program.
5th Annual Jack Roush Visitation Car Show: Saturday, Nov 18th, 5-9pm, Brandon Ford, Tampa. Due to
limited space, entry is limited to the first 200 cars.
Hurlburt Services 2010 Commando Cruise-In: Saturday, Oct 30th, 8:00-4:00 at the USAF Armament
Museum, Hwy 85 & State Rd 189. Open to the Public. Free Admission to Spectators. Limited to the first 250
registrants! Early Registration: $20 • Late Registration: $30. Vehicle Check In & Registration: 8–11am
Judging & Viewing 11:30am–2:30pm • Awards: 4pm
Download registration form:
(www.myhurlburt.com)
The 17th Annual NPD Ford & Mustang Round-up at Silver Springs in Ocala Florida Jan 8 & 9 2011. Free to
the first 1,000 entrants, and includes a weekend pass for two to Silver Springs, but these go fast. $20 after that.
See the show flyer at the end of the Mania. Snooze ya Lose!!! We have blocked 20 rooms at the Days Inn located
directly across the street – complete with a Denny’s Resturant inside! Current price is $79. Plus tax. Make sure you
mention the Emerald Coast Mustang Club when making your reservation.
Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery Antique Car Cruise-In – Defuniak Springs – 23 Oct 10. $10 registration.
Dash Plaques to all who register prior to 1 Oct. (850) 892-5887.
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September 2010
SEPTEMBER 2010
Sunday
29
5
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
1
Friday
3
First
Friday
Milton
8
Thursday
2
ECRMC
Meeting @
Golden
Corral
9
10
Saturday
4
Destin
Commons
Model A / T
Show
11
FWB Car
Show FWB
High School
Cruise-In
Uptown
Station 6:30
6
LABOR
7
DAY
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Car Crazy
Motorfest
Johnny
O’Quigley’s
Destin
20
21
22
23
24
25
Dave & Jean
Bennett
Retirement
Cruise to
Foley, Ala
26
Show-nShine
Uptown
Station
8AM
27
28
29
30
1
2
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
9/2 Shaun Brown
9/3 Mike Yelder
9/10 Leonard Heflin
9/17 Richard Silva
9/17 Mike Pepin
9/18 Rochelle McNeal
9/19 Dave McGranahan
9/19 Mark Shingler
9/25 Ray Grater
9/27 Jason Thompson
9/29 James Schwartz
9/29 Dustin Sheffield
9/30 Bobby Webb
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September 2010
OCTOBER 2010
Sunday
26
Monday
27
3
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
28
29
30
1
First Friday
Milton
4
5
6
7
ECRMC
Meeting @
Golden
Corral
8
BeachFest Panama City
Bch
Lorrie
Morgan &
Bellamy Bro
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
25
26
27
28
29
th
15
Annual Bay
Mustang
Club Car
Show
Panama
City
10
BeachFest -
17
Car Crazy
Motorfest
Johnny
O’Quigley’
s Destin
24
Show-nShine
Uptown
Station
8AM
Friday
Saturday
2
Gulf Coast
Mustang
Cruise-in
Lillo’s
9
BeachFest –
REO
Speedwagon
.
Cruise-In
Uptown
Station 6:30
16
Navarre
NABOR Car
Show
.
Marine Corps
League Show
23
Chautaugua
Vineyard Car
Show
Defunuak Spg
30
Know of an event? Let us know of any events we are missing and we will include them in the Mania. Car Shows,
Race Events, anything even remotely related to the enjoyment of our iron steeds is eligible for mention here!
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Are you a Real Mustanger???
Round 2
-You sit in your Mustang in a dark garage and make car noises and shift while waiting for your motor to get back from
the machine shop.
- You look at the purchase of tools as a long-term investment
- Your wife (husband!) says “If you’re buying another Mustang, I’m buying a ________”.
- Your garage holds more Mustangs than your house has bedrooms.
- You have enough spare parts to build another Mustang.
- You have spare parts on your desk at work.
- More than one Mustang parts supplier recognizes your voice and greets you by name when you call.
- You can’t remember when you last worked on weekdays and rested on weekends.
- You plan your wedding around car show schedules.
- Your birthday/Christmas wish lists begins and ends with Mustang parts or tools.
- After your answer to “What did you do this weekend?...”The next question is “You do this for fun, right?”
- You have a separate drawer for garage clothes.
- The reading material in your bathroom consists of Mustang Mania, Mustang World, Mustang 5.0, and Mustang supply
catalogues
- Your criteria for selecting a partner includes auto repair skills – air tools optional.
- You pay $4 for a gallon of gas without complaint.
- You remember intimate details of every Mustang you’ve ever owned, but can’t remember your cell phone number.
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MAGNETIC BANNERS
Below are the examples of the magnetic banners available through Myron and Accent Signs. If you’re
interested, we will set up an order form at the next couple of meetings and every couple of meetings
from then on. The faster we get an initial order, the faster everyone can enjoy them
6 pair one color (option A) $18 per pair – Any color – mix & match
6 pair full color (Option B) $21 per pair
12 pair $16 & $18
20 pair $14.50 & $16.50
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ECRMC AFGHAN
Time is running out to buy your tickets! $1 per Ticket or 6 for $5.
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Upcoming Events
For Sale
Front & Rear smoked headlight covers for 97-04
Mustang $50 Call Suzie @ 850-699-7066
Every Friday at the Holt Dragway – Test-N-Tune
6:30. Don’t forget to show your ECRMC card for
your discount.
Pirelli tires (245/45 R 19) and wheels off 2010
Mustang GT. $950.00 call Darryl Swanson at 850288-0111
Sep 19th Johnny O’Quigly’s – 1:30 PM - across from
Destin Commons.
White face gauge set for 2005+ Mustang. Keith
Boudreau at (903) 436-9148
Sep 11th -18th Annual Emerald Coast Car Show at
the Ft Walton Beach H.S.
Sep 25th Dave & Jean Bennett Retirement Cruise to
Lamberts Café in Foley, Al
1984 1/2 GT350 20th anniversary convertible
mustang, White, 5.01, 5 speed, one of 587, all
documented, numbers matching, second owner,
garage kept,110,000 miles asking $9,500 call 850864-5485, Ask for Elveta or Bill Hall or e-mail
eh2cool@cox.
Oct 1st – First Friday Milton, 5-8 pm, Historic
Downtown Milton
(www.mainstreetmilton.org)
Two Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial tires, size
P274-40R-17 mounted on 17”x9” Bullit rims. $300
call 850-864-5485, Ask for Elveta or Bill Hall or email eh2cool@cox.
Oct 7th ECRMC Monthly Meeting -Golden Corral,
Mary Esther socialize 6:30, Meeting starts at 7
NEW!!!
Full set of Leather Seat Covers, Stone Color for
2010 Mustang GT $500. Call Marvin at (*50) 87920482
Monthly Meeting
Oct 7th – Golden Corral on
Mary Esther Blvd.
Oct 2nd Gulf Coast/Emerald Coast Regional
Mustang Club Joint Show-n-Shine - 11:00 Lillo’s
Tuscan Grille Pensacola Beach
Oct 8, 9, 10th – Panama City BeachFest Frank Brown
Park
October 16th NABOR Navarre High School Car
Show.
For more information: (850) 939-3870
(Flyer)
Oct 16th (Rain day 17th) Marine Corps League Car
Show – Pensacola Five Flags Speedway
Know of an event, let us know and we will get it
listed here!
6:30 PM to eat and socialize, formal meeting
begins at 7:00 PM.
ECRMC monthly Meetings are to conduct Club
business and for everyone to get a chance to
socialize in a semi-formal atmosphere. If you
really want to get involved with your Club, please
plan to attend and bring a potential member with
you! All members and their families are
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MUSTANGS AT THE COMMONS
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GARY SMITH SHOW AND SHINE AUG 21st
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Don’ Forget…
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Mustang Times, Mustang Club of America, AND the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club are
now on Facebook
MCA member Ford X-Plan: To receive your X-Plan documentation, log onto
www.fordpartner.com. The code for Mustang Club of America members is MC405. Once you
get your documentation, present your MCA membership card at your dealership to verify your
membership and receive your X-Plan savings on your new vehicle purchase. You must be ready
to use it within 30 days. It will expire 30 days after issue.
You can call the Ford Performance Group at (800) FORD-788
(800 367-3788) to get Technical help or information?
IMPORTANT – If you have recently had a change in either your e-mail, postal address, or
your telephone number, please let us know. Call Secretary Judy Christianson at 892-0482,
President Sherry Symons at 689-3391 and pass on your new contact information.
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Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
PO Box 4431
Fort Walton Beach, Fl.
32549
Don’t Forget:
Next Club Meeting – October 7th
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