June 2016 Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS
Jun 5 TMCCC, Texas Motor Plex, Ennis, 8am
Jun 11 Cowtown Cars and Coffee, 8am-10:30am,
Farrington Field (FW ISD), FW
Jun 11-17 Hot Rod Power Tour
Jun 18 Christian Classic Cruisers, 6pm-9:30pm,
Birdville Athletic Complex, North Richland Hills
Jun 19 Happy Father s Day
Jun 25 Cowtown Mopar Annual Car Show and
June Monthly Meeting, 10a-3p, SpeedTek Performance,
5950 Airport Fwy, Haltom City
Cowtown Mopars Performance Team
PO Box 162413
Fort Worth, Texas 76161-2413
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June 2016
THE STARTING LINE
Official Monthly Publication of Cowtown Mopars
2016-2017 BOARD MEMBERS
President - Mike Moriarty
Secretary - Rich Lemmon
Membership Director - JoAnn Deering
Activity Director - Chris Sharp
Vice-President - Phillip Taylor
Treasurer - Kurt Schuster
Editor - Barry Hansen
Appointed Positions
Race Team - Mark Buchanan
Website - Kirk Maisenbacher
Show Team - Ron Carroll/Morris Counts
Cowtown Cars and Coffee, every second Saturday, 8 am to 10:30 am, Farrington Field,
University Dr and W. Lancaster Ave (FW ISD), Ft Worth. FREE. Sponsored by AutoBahn
Motorcars, usually free coffee and donuts. www.cowtowncarsandcoffee.com
Christian Classic Cruisers, every 3rd Saturday, 6pm-9:30pm, March through October,
Birdville ISD Athletic Complex, 9100 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills. $15 entry fee,
spectators free. www.christianclassiccruisers.com
BY THE MINUTES
Rich Lemmon
CMPT May 15 Meeting
Start 17:16
1. Kurt Schuster give an update on his preparations for our car show on
June 25.
2. Mark Buchanan on TMCCC results and see him about the new race shirt.
3. Jo Ann Deering, membership is now 141.
4. Ron Carroll talks about coming shows and the Power Tour.
5. The club is looking for a new sponsor. Get with Mike Moriarity if you
have any possibilities.
End 17:35.
ITEMS FOR SALE / ITEMS WANTED
FOR SALE: 1964 Dodge 440, 2 door hardtop, Candymatic clone NSS race car.
Call Mark Buchanan for details. $25,000.00. 214-727-4324
FOR SALE: TRANSPEC (long time club sponsor, see sponsor pages)
offering some parts and transmissions cheap. Two transmissions for ‘81-’83 Lasers and
Daytona Omnis, model A523, tag number 42957755, build dates 2/08/1985. Brand new
from Chrysler, donated to a mechanic school, never used, never apart. Brand new
transfer case for a Jeep, model 242J, fits ‘98-2001 Jeeps, 4.0 and can be converted
to fit the 4.7. Call for low, low prices.
FOR SALE: 1974 Plymouth Duster w/500+ hp 440 mag. I'm interested in selling the engine, new 4 core Aluminum Radiator and possibly the entire vehicle. It's (body
and chassis) a basket case now. Contact Freddie Thacker 817.371.3597 or email at
Freddie.l.thacker@gmail.com
FOR SALE: Factory smallblock (340) steel bellhousing w/inspection cover.
Casting part #2843887. Trans input dia 4 11/32”. Good condition. $150.
Doug Gulley, 972-672-4839.
From The Veep’s Desk
Ok, now for your information, a Ford dealer in Lebanon Ohio, is reputed to be offering
727 hp Ford Mustang GTs for $39,995. Of course you can add suspension, handling, and
appearance packages for more money. But as I understand it they offer a base GT, add a
Rousch Stage 2 supercharger kit and sell it for 40K. Supposedly have sold more than a few of
them. Gee, more to tear up at the Cars and Coffee meets, LOL. Anyway, that means hopefully
some FCA dealership oughta take a Challenger R/T and do the same thing, huh? Wonder what
kinda power that would make?
I still haven’t made any more progress on my truck. Did take time to go to the Pate
Swap Meet. According to my phone app I walked over 20K steps. Never did see Kurt. Saw
Rick Mariano though. A lot of really cool stuff, some of which I would have liked to have
bought but refrained from taking any money so as to remove temptation.
Just read an article on the internet that claims the Dodge Viper ACR develops so much
downforce (1700+ pounds) that it actually reduces the mpg of the tow vehicle. Hmm, fancy
that. Article that GM is developing a mid-engine Corvette, redesigning the entire car. Outside
still resembles the late model Stingray but the engine supposed to be a choice of 3.5L – 4.0 L
non-push rod, paddle-shift dual clutch ATM, wheelbase 98 inches or so, supposed to be dubbed
the Zora C8.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that my Jeep truck was featured in an internet ad for the
Nitto Tire Auto Enthusiast Day for 2016. The link is here if anyone cares to see it. http://
www.drivingline.com/articles/auto-enthusiast-day-arrives-in-texas-gallery/. Well, I guess that is
all I have to ramble about, other than looking forward to the car show for this month.
Phill
2016 Annual Cowtown Mopars Spring Car Show
The 2016 Cowtown Mopar Performance Team Show is set for June 25, 2016 from 10:00 AM
to 3:00 PM. At SpeedTek Performance, 5950 Airport Fwy (southwest corner of Hwy.121 and
Carson)., Suite 400, Haltom City, TX 76117. 682-647-0012. $20 entry fee judged show. Free
Show and Shine area nearby. Dyno Challenge in conjunction with our Show. This will cost
$35.00/vehicle and includes 3 consecutive pulls with no tuning time. Dyno Challenge entries
will be separate from Show entries and $35.00 fee paid to SpeedTek. NVN Burgers will be the
food vendor. They can be checked out on Facebook (NVN Catering/Burgers). Make your plans
now to attend and/or help.
“In The Works”
Chris Sharp, Activity Director
Possible cruise to Pop's Burgers in Waxahachie.
If you have any suggestions be sure to let me or any of the board
members know.
Chris
We continue to send our prayers and good wishes to Morris Counts.
Still recovering from a stroke and a fall, he is getting better. Please send a get
well card and consider a visit.
Morris Counts
c/o Legend Healthcare & Rehab.
Room 510A
900 Westpark Way
Euless, TX 76040-3977
817-545-4071
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
JoAnn Deering, Membership Director
Time to Renew for 2016
2016 is half over. If you have not renewed for 2016, please take a moment to
renew your club membership now.
Join or Renew by mail or at one of our events
Single membership New $25 / Renewal $15
Family membership New $35 / Renewal $25
All members please fill out a member ship for m with your r enewal this year .
We are updating the roles and email/mailing list.
JoAnn
Got a hot tip, event, article, update, correction, comment?
Cowtown Mopars newsletter now has its own email address:
moparnewslettereditor@CowtownMopars.com
The Go Fast(er) Department
Mark Buchanan - Race Team Coordinator
HEY FOURTEEN TIME TMCCC CHAMPIONS!!!!
2016 Race Schedule:
Well it's almost car show time. I hope everyone is
getting all cleaned up and ready for this years show. I will
have my race care there and I hope to see a bunch more
this year. It's the biggest and coolest thing the club does
all year so be sure and show your support.
As for the racing end of things there is one more
race before the summer break, June 5th at the
Motorplex. We are currently tied for first place with the
Mustang club and the GM club is close to both of us.
Out of four races we had one good showing and it was
at the Motorplex, so let’s have another good showing
before the summer break.
March 6
April 3
April 10
May
1
June 5
Sept 11
Sept 18
Oct
2
Oct
9
Oct
30
TBA
Denton
Ennis
Denton
Denton
Ennis
Wichita Falls
Ennis
Denton
Kennedale
Ennis
banquet
Denton opens 9 AM
All others open 8 AM
I will be ordering the race shirts after the next race so if you haven't placed
your order yet (ed. note: $5 each, what a deal) be sure and do that with me very soon.
Stay tuned
Mark
Don’t forget we’re online:
www.cowtownmopars.com
and “Cowtown Mopars” on Facebook!!!
Off The Wing by Barry Hansen
NHRA results. Now we're getting somewhere, Southern Nats, Atlanta, GA,
all Mopar F/C final, Matt Hagan over Jack Beckman, Dodge Chargers a
pair. Kansas Nats, Topeka, KS, repeat of Atlanta, Matt Hagan over Jack
Beckman.
Cowtown Mopars annual car show really coming together. Kurt Schuster
working overtime pulling it all together. His organizing and attention to detail is amazing. Thanks, Kurt. Looks like going to be lots of fun. I will be in show and shine
and helping with the dyno challenge. No way my cars go across the dyno 'cause I'd have to
stop lying about how much power I'm making.
New Buick Cascada convertible looks suspiciously like Ken 's Sebring convertible with my
Sebring's grill. Sorry Mother Mopar but the “new” Pacifica is not a Pacifica. It is a very nice
updated and styled mini-van. The original Pacifica had 4 traditional doors, was a mile wide, a
very aggressive forward rake, styling to match a Lexus and a ride and drive to match any
luxury car. I should know as I enjoyed a 2006 Pacifica for several years.
3 part docudrama on history of NASCAR on CMT. Caught the second episode which covered
the opening of Daytona Speedway in 1959 to the first live race on CBS in 1979. Skipped or
quickly glossed over most of the controversies such as banning the HEMI in the 1965 season,
the rivalry between Chrysler and Ford in the 60's, Richard Petty sitting out the 1965 season
and drag racing instead and the driver's union. No mention of the 1969-1971 aero cars. In fact
during the segment on the opening of Talladega they managed to show the winner and trophy
girl on the hood of the winning without showing the car nor give the winner's name nor make
of car (Richard Brickhouse in the Charger Daytona's first win).
Shopping the other day in my favorite junkyard (Apache Auto Salvage, Bus 287, Kennedale),
parts for several projects. Several late model Ram pick ups showing up. Magnum trucks,
engines still there, HEMI trucks, engines long gone.
Jay Leno's Garage returns 9pm, June 15 on cable channel CNBC.
July issue of Hot Rod cover story about the 2016 Viper ACR they are preparing for the Pikes
Peak Hillclimb this 4th of July. A very good read. Still waiting for a road test on the new 900
HP Supercharged Viper ADR however.
June issue of Motor Trend, “Three vehicles you should be driving at the end of the world”.
$46,000 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock came in 2nd because of its ride during the 1000
mile road trip. 1st was an $85,000 Toyota Land Cruiser and 3rd was a $125,000 M-B
G-Wagon. Wrangler waxed them both off-road of course. Let us review. To come in first you
have to almost double the price of the Wrangler and still be inferior off-road. Or you can
almost triple the price and come in third both on and off-road.
Don’t forget the Hot Rod Power Tour, June 11-17 is almost upon us and in our backyard.
Stops at Trader’s Village, Grand Prairie, Tue, June 14. Cowtown Mopars will meet in Gander
Mountain parking lot (with their permission), Highland Village, Arlington 3 pm until - ?
Hanging out and talking to Power Tour Mopars. Thanks Chris for organizing this.
“in America, the land of the Chrysler 440 cubic inch engine”...
(Blues Brothers, “Made in America” live album)
Good Members, Good Products
DEAN ALLEN
972-801-7587
Dean is offering up his years of knowledge to
help members with their automotive
questions.
Cowtown Mopars Annual Car Show, Sat, June 25. SpeedTek.
CLASSES
A Body - Stock Project
A Body - Modified Jeep
B Body - Stock ('62 - '67) Wing Car
B Body - Modified ('62 - '67) Race Car
B Body - Stock ('68 - later) Custom
B Body - Modified ('68 - later) Special Purpose (military, ambulance, etc)
C Body (all) Survivor/Unrestored
E Body - Stock Front Wheel Drive
E Body - Modified Truck '93 and older
Early Model Stock (1961 & older) Truck '94 and newer
Early Model Modified (1961 & older) PT Cruiser
LX Challenger Stock Fiat
LX Challenger Modified AMC
LX Charger Stock 200 & FWD Dart
LX Charger Modified Viper & Prowler
LX 300 & Magnum Stock
LX 300 & Magnum Modified
Display Only - Vehicles in this class will not
pay an entry fee, but will not be judged or
awarded trophies.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Engine Best Interior
Best Paint Best of Show
High Horsepower (Dyno) High Torque (Dyno)
GENERAL
1) All judged entries must be a Mopar or Mopar powered.
2) Race Car entries can not be licensed or inspected.
3) No nitrous oxide systems, parts or paraphenalia are allowed on Stock Class
entries.
4) The intent of Stock Class is to emulate the original assembly line vehicle. It is
recognized that most vehicle will have some minor changes. It will be the judges
discretion to decide if modifications are outside the reasonable definition of "stock".
4) Project Class entries must show significant evidence of work in progress.
Show Off Your Mopar
Monthly:
Every Fri. 5p-9p, Truck Cruise-In, Home Depot, IH 20 and Cooper St, Arlington. Free.
Every Fri. 6p-10p, Cruise-In, Albertsons, Hwy 287 and Sublett Rd, Arlington. Free.
May shows:
June 4 Kickin' It Full Throttle For a Cure, 4p-8p. AT HOME, 2650 W I-20, Grand Prairie.
$10 entry, TOP 20. Rain date June 25.
June 14 HOTROD Power Tour stops at Tr ader s Village, Gr eat Southwest Pkwy and
IH 20, Grand Prairie. A MOPAR gathering at Gander Mountain, IH-20 service rd
between Collins and Matlock exits. 3p or so untill ?
June 12 Dallas Mopar Club monthly meeting, 2 pm, Spr ing Cr eek BBQ,
12835
Preston Rd, Dallas
June 18 Best Little Brewfest, Lewisville. 11a-3p. downtown at Church St and Mill St.
$20 entry includes lunch, a paper weight and T-shirt. Lots of raffle prizes.
June 25 Grand Prairie LIONS CLUB Children Camp Benefit. 10a-2p. 120 W. Main, Grand
Prairie. $20 entry.
June 25 Rileys Performance Motorcars, 9a-3p. 201 N. Lee, Valley View, TX.
$15 entry. 26 classes.
July 2 Maverick Harley Davidson, 1p-4p. 1845 N. I-35E, Carrollton.
$15 entry. TOP 30. (free beer)
Aug 20 We Are Mopar Car Show, Gas Monkee Live and DFW/LX Club, 10a-3p. 10110
Technology Blvd, Dallas. Top 50, 10 BOS. Pre entry $25, same day entry $45.
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