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The Galloping GazetteThe Official Newsletter Of TheCentral Virginia Mustang Club
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The Galloping GazetteThe Official Newsletter Of TheCentral Virginia Mustang Club
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News From The Blue Oval
This year marks milestones in two
watershed areas of American culture: fast cars and great music! In 2004, we are celebrating the 40th
anniversary of
Cruisin' Legends like the Ford
Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird, and great rock tunes simply grew up together;
they inspired one another and are part of the same American cultural
experience.
The natural connection between these
milestones has inspired Ford Motor
Company to create a
celebration event entitled; "Ford Cruisin' Legends". In conjunction
with one of the country's largest automotive enthusiast event, the annual
Woodward Dream Cruise, "Cruisin' Legends" will take place August 20th
to the 21st in
OVERVIEW OF "FORD CRUISIN'
LEGENDS"
1.
Friday August 20th
a)
Charity
Celebration Event. The net proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation (JDRF); Time:
b)
Entertainment:
Wilson Pickett, Morris Day & The Time and Bad Company's Paul Rodgers.
c)
Other Features:
Hard Rock Cafe's "50 Years of Rock” Mobile Tour, displays from Ford
Division, Ford Racing, SVT, Harley Davidson, Mobility Motoring, Ford Insurance
and
d)
Special Bonus!!!
Holders of the Ford Crusin' Legends
Charity Event reservations will be allowed the rare opportunity for a
VIP tour of the Saleen Special Vehicles (SSV) facility where the assembly of
the 2005 Ford GT begins.
e)
Reservation
Price: $175 per person.
f)
Reservations -
please contact the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.
Phone:
248-827-3015
Fax: 248-355-1188
Email:
2.
Saturday August
21st
a)
Free of Charge;
Ford Cruisin' Legends Concours.
b)
Time:
c)
Location:
Parking Lot #7 Downtown
d)
Entertainment
e)
Time: 12 Noon to
8:00 PM various musical artists to
perform throughout the day.
f)
Location:
Parking Lot #7 Downtown
g)
Other Features;
Downtown
h)
Hard Rock Cafe's
"50 Years of Rock" Mobile Tour, displays from Ford Division, Ford
Racing, SVT, Harley Davidson, Mobility Motoring, Ford Insurance and Lincoln
Mercury.
For the first time, Ford will host
the "Cruisin' Legends Concours" on Saturday, August 21st.
Vehicle owners will compete to win a unique trophy based on the design,
restoration, and showmanship of their vehicles.
It will be an exciting weekend in
Legends come join us!
This exclusive "Ford Cruisin'
Legends Concours", will showcase some of the finest Ford Motor Company
vehicles in the world. All participants will be vying for special recognition
in a competitive judging event, hosted by Peter Horbury - Ford's Executive
Director of Ford North American Design.
The judging panel will also include a
variety of automotive elite judges. Over 140 vehicles will be selected to
exhibit and compete. All vehicles will be judged based on several factors such
as:
Interior / exterior appearance
Engine and chassis show
and go
Care and preparation
Originality
Modifications
Be sure to attend this great event!
CVMC News
27th
We arrived in
Friday morning we got up early for
the Pony Trails, which is part of the activities scheduled during the Spring
Fling. The meeting place was the park. We got there at
Saturday everyone met at the park for
the car Show. The Concourse cars are the only ones judged. The rest of the
trophies were awarded by popular vote. Hot Dogs and
Saturday evening we attended a banquet
at a beautiful rustic lodge in the park. Jimmy and I were looking for a place
to sit and found two seats at a table near the front. I introduced myself to
the guy next to me, his name was Bob Wood, who was the guest speaker for the
evening. I asked him about his topic and he asked me if I had ever heard of the
Ford GT40. I asked him if it was like the Mustang GT? Not really! He gave me
his trading card with his personal Ford GT40 on the card. His car now has a
value of $250,000. However, my Mustang GT comment was a good lead in for his
presentation. Evidently he and his two partners have acquired the licensing for
everything related to the Ford GT40. Ford sold the licensing to an English
company, Safir, in the late 1960’s and Bob Wood and his partners bought the
rights from Safir. Ford now would like the licensing back but evidently they
have not come up with the enough money. They may call their new prototype car
introduced in 2001 a Ford GT but, cannot call it a Ford GT40. Wonder why Ford
sold those rights in the first place? However we did receive an award at the
banquet, not for our car, for the Mustang and owners who had traveled the
farthest. We won a $50.00 gift certificate for car parts. We had traveled
almost 700 miles out there.
On Sunday there was a road rally. We
did not attend it this year but hope to next year. We spent the day with our
son Josh and his family, which includes three adorable granddaughters. Jimmy
helped Josh put an engine into the truck he is restoring. Josh completely
rebuilt the engine himself. Jimmy was Josh’s helper. The student is now the
teacher!
We left Monday morning. The drive out
and back was great. The almost 40-year-old Mustang just sailed. The manual air
conditioning worked well as long as the car was moving. One of the best parts
about driving an old Mustang is people traveling along the highway. They wave,
give you a thumbs up and whenever you stop, someone will always comment on the
car and or tell you a Mustang story about one they had years ago.
This was a great Mustang weekend for
people with “Mustang Mania”. The place is a perfect place for a car show. The
people were great. We met the show directors Don and Ellen Scott almost
immediately. They acted like we had been friends forever before the day was
done. The scenery is beautiful; the drive out is good and easy to follow. They
have cabins in the park, which can be rented for the weekend so you are close
to all the activities and can do other things when not Mustanging. We think we
will rent a large family cabin next year and have our son and his family over
for more of the festivities.
If you are looking for an out of
state Mustang event we would definitely recommend this one. It is usually the
third weekend in May. We had a great time and are looking forward to attending
the 28th Annual Shelby Spring Fling in
By Deanie
Clements
CVMC Judges
Clinic – July 10th!
CVMC had a real good turnout for the 3rd & 4th
generation Judge’s Clinic. We had about
10 members make it to the clinic.
Late Model Mustangs are the fastest
going segment in the Mustang Hobby and has been for some time now.
Rusty Wiseman brought his 3rd
generation convertible and I brought my 4th generation coupe. Both
of us pointed out some differences and what is stock and what was not.
Don &
I think everyone learned some useful
information and had a good time. Thanks to everyone for coming out and
participating in this clinic. I hope more of you will attend the next clinic we
have.
By
CVMC Cruise
In At Performance Autosports Open House – July 10th! We had a good turnout of about 10 Mustangs for this
Cruise In. I was hoping to have more but as it turned out they had just enough
space for us.
Performance Autosports hosted the
first ever Saleen National’s. I didn’t do a count on how many were there but it
must have been between 40 to 50. These guys cane from
Mark LaMaskin put on a very good
show. You should check out his facility.
By
A Day At VIR!
For the past few years a
few of my friends and I have been traveling down to Virginia International
Raceway (VIR) twice during the summer. For those of you who do not know, VIR is
a 3.23-mile circuit track that is situated between
The track has been there since the
fifties I think but it was closed in the late seventies due to some problems
that occurred. In June four years ago they hosted a tribute to Carol Shelby as
their re-opening event. This weekend also celebrated
This year we missed the early
homecoming event, which hosts the Historical Sports Car Association with a
weekend of classic and antique sports car racing. However we did make it down
to the later event when they come back to VIR.
The racing was Spectacular. The
Mustangs were out in force that weekend with a number of Shelby Mustangs in the
GT class and a few old Trans-AM Mustangs as well. There was everything there
from 1966
The most exciting race of the weekend
came during the production car class race. A 1972 Porsche 911 RSR finished
first but second and third was being battled for between two Porsche 911
Carreras and two Mustangs and a Sunbeam Tiger.
One Mustang was an original
This is a spectacular event that
brings all sorts of historic racecars of every make and model from around the
world to the track. I strongly suggest that you think about going down to VIR
next year when they come back. Also the Rolex Series is coming in October and I
am planning on going down for this event as well. If you do not go down you
will be able to watch coverage of the race on Speed Channel.
For this event I took down our 1972
Detomaso Pantera. For a reasonable price of $50, you can tour the track behind the
pace car in your car for a 30-minute period all weekend long during the lunch
break. Now in the past the pace car would go around 60-70 mph. When we
lined up this time before the tour I noticed I was sitting behind a Buick
sedan, a dodge dually truck, and an old Porsche 914. I thought for sure this
would be the slowest track tour I would ever do. However, after we got on the
track I noticed the pace car was flying down the track like it was at speed. I
also noticed that the Buick sedan and the Dodge truck were pulling on the
Porsche and me. I don’t know if the driver of the truck was crazy, or a good
driver because whenever the truck would take a turn the inside tires would come
off the ground and the outside tires looked like they were almost about to tuck
under the vehicle. After about 20 minutes or so the sedan and Porsche pulled
off, leaving me behind the truck who was behind an actual Shelby Cobra racecar.
I slowed down coming down the back part of the track to give myself plenty of
room between me and those in front. Coming out of the backset of turns, I put
my foot into it and we clocked over 110 mph when I started slowing down. The
car was just cruising at that speed at around 3500 Rpm’s as if to say “Let me
go faster”. I could tell that even thought the Holman and Moody suspension had
been on there for thirty plus years the Pantera was right at home on the track.
By Chris Byrne
Performance
Autosports Dyno Run – July 17th! CVMC invaded performance Autosports for the second time in a week. But,
this time we were there to see what kind performance our Mustangs had.
We had a really good turnout and a
very good assortment of Mustangs, mostly Late Models. We did have a 1967 289
Mustang Convertible. We also had a BOSS Truck (guess who that belongs to) and a
AC Cobra Kit Car.
We had to have 10 cars or more to get
the best discount (3 pulls for $55.00). I believe we had 13 cars there. Not a
bad turnout for CVMC’s first Dyno Day! Next time we need to see more of those
First Generation Mustangs there. I would really like to see what those BOSS’s,
Mach 1’s, GT’s and Shelby’s would do.
A good time was had by all. Until
next time here’s Tire Smoke in your eyes!
By
Target Cruise
In – July 17th! After the Dyno
Day at Performance Autosports we decided to put together an impromptu Cruise
over to Target on Midlothian Turnpike.
There were only about 15 cars there
because the weather was so iffy. About a half hour after we arrived and
following the arrival of a handful of Mustangs from TCMC about
I am informing everyone in CVMC not
to go to Target on Saturday Nights looking for a Cruise In. It is over!!!
On a personal note I don’t have a
problem with Target ending the Cruise In. The property belongs to Target and
they have every right to ask us to leave if that’s what they want. The problem
I have is the way Target choose to approach the problem by sending the Police
instead of the Manager to inform us that the Cruise In is over and why. Target
did not choose wisely and the Police went a little over the top by bringing the
Paddy Wagon. Of course this is just my opinion.
By
CVMC Lucy
Corr Nursing Home Car Show – July 24th! Unfortunately this was a big washout. I hope they
have better luck next year.
Two bright notes! CVMC did have three
Mustangs at the show two First Generation Mustangs and one Forth Generation
Mustang. The Early Model Mustangs out numbered the Late Model Mustangs by 2 to
1.
CVMC also out numbered the Corvette’s
3 to 0. I guess the Corvette’s melt in the rain.
By
CVMC Hardee’s
Cruise In,
By
Victory 7 Car
Show – August 7th! On
August 7th Victory 7 will host their 2nd Car Show at the
Food Lion,
Registration starts at
The proceeds from the show will
benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and The Junior Diabetes Association.
For more information on this show
contact the following: Thomas Victory (804) 737-8601, O.J.
Ok CVMC, Victory 7 always comes to
our show in force with about 15 Mustangs and they always arrive at the same
time. Here is your Challenge; lets arrive in force with 25 to 30 Mustangs. We
will meet at Willow Lawn at
Let’s show Victory 7 that they are
not the only ones who can show up in force at a Car Show. See you August 7th!
By
CVMC Display
At The
Last year we had a great time dodging
the raindrops and socializing. This year bring along an umbrella to ward off
the storms. There will be plenty of food and soft drinks for everyone. We will
be collecting can food for the Hopewell Food Pantry (not mandatory).
Set-up Time will be
Directions: Take I-95 south to Route
10. Take Route 10 east to
Let’s have a big CVMC Turnout for
this event.
By Rick
CVMC At G-Force Karts! Yes, we did it again; we invaded G-Force Karts for some tire smoking fun!
We had some good racing going on and a few bumps and rubs. Dave needs to behave
himself (big grin).
So, without further to do here are
the times.
BLT
= Best Lap Time
ALT = Average Lap Time
Chris
Byrne: 0:24.921 BLT; 0:26.217 ALT
Steven: 0:25.828 BLT; 0:28.189 ALT
Rusty Wiseman: 0:26.025 BLT;
0:27.067 ALT
Dave
Michelle Meyer: 0:27.491 BLT;
0:28.714 ALT
Our next foray into G-Force Karts
will be August 15th.
We will do the usual. Meet at
Willow Lawn at
Till
Next Time!
“Here’s Tire Smoke In Your Eye”
By
CVMC Cruise
Ins – August!
September
Lets see all years 1964½ to 2004.
Let everyone that drives a Chevy know that they want a Mustang! Lets give the
Pony’s a little exercise.
By
Thanks! I would like to take a minute to thank everyone who
has contributed to the Galloping Gazette and let everyone know that if you have
an article that you wrote on anything Mustang and or Ford related please send
it to me to be used in the newsletter.
Ideas for articles are but not
limited to the following… Car Shows that you attended; Parades; Restoration
Projects; Unique Mustang’s and or Ford’s; Unique people connected with
Mustang’s and or Ford’s; etc… Please include any pictures.
Be
sure to send your articles to
CVMC Classifieds
FOR SALE: 1965 FORD
Mustang Convertible: 289 4-BBL, Automatic Transmission, Power Top,
Frame on Restoration, 103K Original Miles, Optional Pony Interior, New Tires,
Rebuilt Original Engine and Transmission, Very Good Driver and Show Car
Contact: George Cosier, Cell: 804-651-6154,
Home: 804-271-2139.
Asking $18,900 OBO
(willing to negotiate)
News From MCA
Mustang
Club of
Auto Alliance Inc. –
Flat Rock, MI
President Bill Johnson called the
meeting to order. Appreciation was shown to Art Hyde and all those at Ford, the
DAP plant and at Alliance, Inc. They went above and beyond to be certain
everyone had a most memorable tour, the last tour to be held at the DAP plant
and our first through Alliance, Inc., the new “home” of the Mustang. This
experience of a lifetime could not have taken place without the help of many,
many people. Our hats are off to all. MCA is extremely grateful for your
hospitality.
Secretary Beverly Bragg called the
roll and reported a quorum was present. After welcoming all present, the
introduction of Regional Directors and guests took place. The minutes from the
previous BOD meeting were presented and accepted as written.
Treasurer’s Report –
Mr. Arley Whitsell
Mr. Whitsell gave a quarterly
financial report through March 2004 ending on the plus side. Mr. Whitsell gave
a brief overview of the MCA Bank account their purpose and status with respect
to regular operating accounts and special event accounts. Mr. Whitsell also
expressed the future intent for these accounts and their importance in
maintaining a zero based budget. A full report will be presented at the
Executive Committee
Report April - May– Mr. Johnson
Mr. Johnson reported that the
committee accepted Mr. Whitsell’s proposal to set up a new bank account at
Wachovia Bank to house the operating account. The reason being existing Bank
lacks quick and immediate means of reporting and that web and Internet online
access in banking is critical in today’s business world. Mr. Johnson after
presenting this made a motion that the BOD accept the request to change the
bank account to Wachovia Bank of VA. Motion was seconded and passed. The
account at Brand Bank in
Mr. Johnson reported that Executive
Committee meetings have been conducted through conference calls sponsored by
Ford. MCA is grateful. The Executive Committee addressed and took action on
several issues brought to our attention regarding the aftermath and the 40th
Committee duties. It was determined that no new financial obligations –
exclusive of those known to exist – will be entertained and the existence of
the 40th Anniversary Committee be dissolved as having fulfilled their
obligations to the event. Mr. Johnson made a motion that Treasurer Arley
Whitsell receive a confidence vote from the BOD to settle out and close out the
40th event financial business as to when and how he sees fit and has discussed.
Dean Hillestad seconded and motion passed.
Mr. Johnson made a motion that the BOD
approve the Executive Committee recommendation that MCA have a 30th Birthday of
MCA Celebration and a 45th Anniversary of the Mustang Celebration and that a
committee be formed to search for a Chairperson or persons and location of
these events. Mr. Hillestad seconded and the motion passed.
Mr. Johnson made a motion that the
BOD and MCA adhere to the bylaws regarding lifetime memberships for past full
term presidents only and that those who have received and those to receive as
having served the 40th Anniversary events will be “grand fathered”. Motion
seconded and passed.
Mr. Johnson made a motion to
appropriate up to $1000.00 for a new copy machine. Motion seconded and passed.
Publishing Committee –
Austin Craig
Mr. Craig was pleased to announce the
great response received for the timely delivery of the Mustang Times.
Sponsorship and advertising has taken a great upturn due to the new look MT has
been given. He spoke of Josh Bolger’s talent and gave Mr. Bolger a chance to
speak about himself.
Group Break - Photo Shoot in Lobby among Great Cars
Mr. Johnson spoke about and showed
the Proclamation and Resolution from the State of
Art Hyde and Austin Craig gave an
overview of the 40th event. With over 100,000 attendees, 3,100 show cars, 300
cars for the track event, our sponsors rigs and vendors we are looking forward
to a full report next month. The event was awesome. Lessons learned along with
great features were discussed and will be useful in planning the 30th MCA BOD
and the 45th Mustang Anniversary.
Accessory Report –
Beverly Bragg
Mrs. Bragg presented a new item
available through MCA (to be pictured on the web and in Mustang Times) of a
hand blown, hand painted glass 40th Anniversary Christmas ornament. It is a
licensed by Ford, exclusive, red 1964 ½ Mustang convertible with gold
lettering. Retail $39.95 plus shipping and handling.
The hatpins and small-embroidered
patches of the 40th anniversary have been reproduced and are on the web site.
Wanda Whitsell explained the
retirement decals that are now available for purchase and introduced the
program. MCA also has the new heavily embroidered medallion patch and it is
available for sale to those who have earned their medallions.
Mr. Chip Hill made a proposal to MCA
to market a set of panoramic 40th pictures. Mr. Johnson made a motion to the
BOD to accept Mr. Hill’s offer to market this set of pictures. Motion was
seconded following discussion and motion was passed.
Annual Banquet – Chuck
Micele
Mr. Micele made a motion – I propose
that MCA dispense with the By Law provision that requires the annual meeting of
MCA in January be held in the State of
Mr. Johnson talking about MCA’s
future and financial status proposed a three person committee be formed to
receive and report on the feasibility of an MCA Administrator, Financial
Advisor and or a ¾ to full time accounting service to keep, record, maintain,
and report monthly financial business. Mr. Johnson made a motion to accept his
proposal to appoint a three-person committee to research a bookkeeping service
and or advisor. Mr. Whitsell seconded and the motion passed. Mr. Johnson
appointed the following committee:
Jim McFarland –
Chairman
Greg Sullins
Beverly Bragg
Arley Whitsell -
Consultant
By Laws Committee – no
report
Club Charter Committee
Report – Mr. Jim McFarland
No response from
Sandhills Mustang Club
Applications sent to
the following:
ProStangs –
Applications being sent
to MCA from
Saddlebrook Mustang
Association of So
Mustang Wranglers –
S. Cal Mustang and Ford
Club Support Committee
– Roberta Silverman
Mrs. Silverman reports continuous
contact is being made to update club information and be supportive of club’s
needs and wants.
Driving Events
Committee – Mr. Lark Bragg
Mr. Bragg made a motion that the
Georgia Regional Mustang Club’s application for the
Hall of Fame – Dean
Hillestad
Mr. Johnson moved that the BOD accept
the Mustang Hall of Fame draft notes paper and form a committee to complete the
remaining percentage requirements and dates, etc. Motion seconded and passed.
Mr. Hillestad said he would remain as Chairman of the Committee for the
remainder of the term. Lark Bragg and Jim Keenan made a recommendation to the
committee for future consideration.
Nomination Committee –
no report
Legal Committee – Don
Hartman
Report to be presented
in July
Internet & Web
Committee – no report
Judging Committee – Jim
Silverman
Mr. Silverman announced the judges
meeting is
Formal report in July
Membership Committee –
Chuck Micele
Mr. Micele reports renewal rate high
and current membership is 10,780.
Show Committee – Chip
Hill
Remaining shows for
2004:
There is a link in each section at
the events page on the MCA website labeled “SUBMIT YOUR EVENT HERE”. That link
takes you to a special web form for entering all the information needed for an
event listing on the website and in the Mustang Times. And to appear in the
Times, it must be submitted via the form at least four months in advance of the
show date. Please make sure your clubs know about this requirement.
2005 Shows
Under the authority vested in the National
Show Committee, we have approved a request by the Vintage Mustang Club of
Kansas City to move their 2005 National show date back two weeks to avoid a
conflict with another local event. Their new show date will be
The currently approved
show line up for 2005 includes:
Mr. Hill presented the
following in the form of a motion.
The National Show Committee has
received an application from Imperial Mustangs of Polk Count
Mr. McFarland seconded the motion and
the motion passed.
The meeting was
adjourned.
Reviewed by
Beverly Bragg, Secretary
Wilfred “Bill” Johnson
Next BOD meeting to be held
The 20th
Annual Mustang & Ford Show Update
I am glad to report that our 20th
Annual Mustang & Ford Show is shaping up really well. We have acquired many
sponsors and may acquire a few more before
We
quite a few volunteers for the show but, we can always use more. If you want to
volunteer please contact Rusty Wiseman (804) 357-6196 or Dave
Remember if you want to DISPLAY your
Mustang the fee is only $10.00. We hope for a great show this year so we will
not have a fee for CVMC members displaying their Mustangs next year.
Trophies have been bought and Dash
Plaques ordered.
We have about 28 pre-registrations so
far.
Dave’s Mustang Trivia
By David Lythgoe
1.
From 1982 to
1986 which Mustang GT had the hood graphic delete option?
2.
In what year did
Robert Rewey and Neil Ressler form SVT?
3.
What was the
first year that Ford SVT offers the Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)?
4.
Which was the first
year Ford installed the Halogen Headlight on the Mustang?
Rick’s Tip’s
New Tooling For The First Generation
Mustang’s!
For
a couple of years I had heard that someone (I finally found out who) had
purchased the original Ford Tooling for the 1964 to 1973 Ford Mustang’s. They
have been stamping sheet metal for over a year now and have constantly added
new pieces. One of the most recent is the 1964 ½ Mustang hood which has some
differences from the 1965 to 1966 hoods.
Currently hoods, fenders, taillight
panels, front & rear valances are available. I am hoping doors will be
coming soon since it has been impossible to find rust free doors locally for 10
years. The southwest still has doors but the prices are high and the shipping
cost is expensive. Repros are as good as it gets currently.
We have noticed a much-improved fit
over repro parts. The repro fenders for instance are wavy and can cost $200.00
to $300.00 to correct. In the long term the original tooling sheet metal is the
way to go.
We have tried the Ford tooling
taillight panel on a 1966 Mustang and believe me it was nice. The repro
taillight panels are a nightmare.
In conclusion when fixing up your old
Mustang always use the original Ford tooling panels.
I have MCA and Shelby Club judging
experience and can help with difficult questions. Please feel free to call me
at (804) 321-5383 during the day.
Happy Cruising!
Rick
News From The CCCCVa
Car Hobbyist
News From the Council
Sales of hybrid vehicles, those
combination small gas engine and electric motor, are up. The recent jump in gas
prices and the news that gas will continue to hover in the $2 per gallon range
has sent people searching for better mileage vehicles and forced Ford and GM to
entice sales of SUV’s with rebates of $5000. But
what would happen if all of us went to hybrids, hydrogen fuel vehicles or just
cut our gasoline usage? The short answer is there wouldn’t be much money to fix
and build roads. State and federal taxes on gasoline and diesel are the main
providers of money for our roads.
No need to worry because the
Oregon Road User Fee Task Force has spent two years studying how to go from a
gasoline tax to a mileage tax. Yes, where there is a government need there will
be a way to tax to pay for that need.
So as you can see there is no
need to worry about road building and maintenance when we finally go to the
water powered hydrogen fuel cell cars.
My 7th grade science textbook
stated that all the oil supplies in the world would be exhausted in the mid
1980’s and we would have to find other energy sources. Well that didn’t come
true and in fact the estimated oil reserves have continued to climb despite
those high prices at the pump. Now some scientists believe that oil is still
being formed deep in the earth. Sounds strange but there are proof.
This makes for some interesting
thought and could mean that oil will continue to be produced by the earth
giving us a relatively low cost source of energy and of course having some real
political consequences.
And the other good news is that
so far this year we have not had a single bad ozone day in the
Thank You!
I
wish to thank the members of the Central Virginia Mustang Club for all the kind
words, thoughts, prayers, emails, cards and the beautiful plant arrangement.
Your kindness helped me to cope with the loss of my mother.
Thanks – Fred Fann
Central Virginia Mustang Club
Minutes of Meeting,
By Brenda
Tony called the meeting to order at
Tony told us that Carroll had won 1st
place in the Patrick Henry Show.
Karen presented
the Treasurer’s report. We had a beginning balance of $6083.28. We had
Income/deposits of $1830.00 (race tickets, $1360.00, sponsorship, $300.00,
membership $125.00, car show registration, $45.00) Expenses were $3810.44 (race
tickets, $1705.00, show shirts $800.00, J. C. Taylor Ins. $750.00,
Pizza Hut, $109.19, Dash plaques $261.25 P.O. Box
rental $68.00, postage for mailing $74.00, newsletter $43.00) we have an ending
balance of $4102.84. We have 131 members; we have 10 cars registered for show
and 3 for display.
Tony called on
Llew - Parades - Llew told us about
the show at
Ted Roberson gave us a report on the
George Godsey gave a report on the
July 4th
Cruise Ins - The May cruise in to
Hooter’s drew 15 mustangs, June 13th cruise in at Famous Dave’s
Virginia Center Commons drew 38 mustangs. June 20th G-Force Go
Karts, some new people showed up. We
will be going to Performance Auto on July 10th, meet at Willow Lawn
at
Events coming up
July 18th - Director’s meeting at
River City Diner -
July 24 - Cruise In to
Hardee’s in
July 25th -
G Force Go Karts
Dave
Paul Oliver - MCA - We need people to
sign up for the Virginia Blood Service donations. They will be bringing a van down from
The
trailer is lined up for the show. Dave
Tony adjourned the
meeting at
Central Virginia Mustang Club
Minutes of Director’s
Meeting,
By Brenda
Tony opened the meeting at 3:30 p.m. Tony told us that Target has told
us that we can no longer have a cruise in at Target.
Tony talked about some kind of award to honor our members who have been
in the club for 10, 15, 25 years. The board will be discussing this and take it
back to the membership.
Llew talked about the Harvest Parade. They have changed drastically. It
will be from 10-4 and you will be sitting still and have people walk around the
cars.
Tony talked about the Dyno at Performance Auto Sport yesterday.
Rusty talked about the membership
rate. He thought that we should offer
members who join June 1st a half rate of $12.50.
We
had a judge's meeting at
Dave
Llew Stakes - judging and parking
Nick Noble - judging and parking
Brenda
David Lythgoe - judging 64 1/2 - 66
Larry Noble - judging and parking
Rick Nochta - judging
Ray Weidman - vendors
Paul Oliver - announcer
Kim McDaniel - registration
George Godsey - parking
Richard
George Cosier - parking of trailers
Cynthia Brown - registration
Judy
Allen Brough wife - registration
Kathy McWilliams - Goody Bags
Tony will be taking off the day before the show. Tony said anybody who
wanted to help him, to let him know.
Rusty said he needs a trailer to haul the generator. Dave said he has
two electric golf carts donated to use.
There was a discussion on where the trailers will be unloading their
cars. They cannot park the trailer where they will be unloading.
David Lythgoe will be assisting Don with judging. Bob Overbey will be
doing the flyers and posters. Sharon Burke and Judy Weidman will be handling
the merchandise.
The
Holiday Inn (across from the show site) will be offering rooms to people coming
in for the show at a rate of $69.00 a night. The people will have to mention
the show to get the rate.
Tony has talked to the people about
the show shirt. Tony talked to Charles and ordered new plaques. The old ones
from last year will have Bill Talley's name on them, the new ones will not. Best of Show trophies have been picked
out. Dash plaques have been ordered. The plates on the front of the trophies
will have place, name and class and sponsor of class. Concours classes will receive Gold, Silver,
and Bronze. Street driven, occasional driven and late model classes will
receive 1st, 2nd &3rd.
Major trophy sponsors:
Auto Appraisers
Bill Johnson
David Lythgoe - 64 1/2
Burford Exxon
Foster & Miller -
69 -73 classes
Jarvis Mustang - Bosses
Performance Auto - McLaren Roush & Saleen
RJW Corp - 87-93
Fastback &Coupe
NPD - Best of Show Ford
Universal Ford - To be
determined
Weaver Transmission
Auto Crafters
Bill's Mustang - Best
of show Mustang early and late model
Old Dominion Mustang
The Service Company
Best of show modified
class is still looking for a sponsor.
Karen said that we now have $5050.00 in the treasury.
Door prizes that we have received so
far are: Applebee’s certificate, Ukrop’s gift card, Red Robin gift certificate
and NPD (various items),
We have 20 cars pre-registered for
the show.
Tony was going to check with the Hooter girls to see if they would want
to do a 50/50.
Members at the meeting were:
New Member’s
Jan
Romano
Welcome! We
at CVMC hope you will be a member for many years.
Renewed Member’s
Lee Buckner
Thanks everyone for joining and coming back for another great CVMC year!
CVMC has 132 Members who have signed up so far this year.
Dave’s Mustang Trivia Answers
By David Lythgoe
August Birthday’s
Looks
like we have a bunch of birthday Guys & Gals!
August
4th George Godsey; August 4th Kim Odom; August 5th
Ray Weidman; August 9th Amy Eyerman; August 10th Luther
Sims; August 15th Cathy Roberson; August 18th Ted
Roberson; August 23rd Karen Lane; August 26th Jane Akom;
August 26th Jorgen Jorgenson & Charla Cutright
Happy Birthday and Many
Happy Returns!
Upcoming Car Shows For August &
September
MCA Events
MCA National
August 12th
to the 15th
Intermountain Mustang & All
Ford Stampede MCA National
Park City, Utah
Hosted by Northern Utah Mustang Owners
Association at Park City Mountain Resort. Event hours are
MCA Grand
National
September 3rd
to the 5th
"Prairieland Roundup" MCA Grand National
Hosted by the
September 18th
20th Annual Mustang
& Ford Show
Hosted by the Central Virginia Mustang Club. Will be held at the Anthem Complex
2015 Staples Mill Road located at the intersection of
September 18th
31st Annual Fall Regional Shelby, Mustang & Ford
Show
Cherokee, North Carolina
Hosted by Northeast Georgia Mustang Club at Great Smokies Center Cherokee,
North Carolina. Event hours are
September 18th
All Ford Car Show sponsored by Capital Ford of
Hosted by Southeastern NC Regional Mustang Club at Kmart Parking Lot,
September 18th
Music City Mustang Club All Ford Show
Hosted by
September 25th
24th
Annual CRMC Mustang and All-Ford Show
Indian Trail,
Hosted by Carolina Regional Mustang Club at Dale Jarrett Ford (Rte 74 Indian
Trail, NC 5-miles east of I-485). Event hours are
Non-MCA Events
August 7th -
Car Show sponsored by Victory 7 Mustang Club from
August 7th -
24th Annual Mid-Atlantic Car Show & Swap Meet at
August 14th
- 3rd Annual Car Show and Yard Sale at Antioch Baptist Church, 1384 New Market Road,
Richmond, VA 23231 from 8 AM to Noon. For info contact Lloyd Smith 804-226-2367
or Taylor Lewis 804-222-5238. Contact Sharon Fleming at 804-737-2718 for yard
sale info.
August 14th
- Historic Fredericksburg Region AACA 47th Annual Meet will be held
on
August 20th
to the 21st -
August 21st
- 13th Annual Shriners Fun & Shine Car Show and 6th Annual Craft
Show - Sponsored By Khedive
Autos - Location Shine Center 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA - Directions:
I-64 to Greenbrier Parkway North, 1st stoplight turn left by U-Haul on Woodlake
Drive - Time 10 AM to 4 PM - Registration 8:30 AM with all on field by 12 Noon
- Registration Fee: $20 Day of Show ($15 pre-register before August 19th)
Vendors Space $20 (15x20) - Dash Plaques 1st 150 registered free T-Shirt 1st
100 registered - 50 Judged classes, plus Peoples Choice, 20 Dealers Choice
Trophies - Breakfast & Lunch by CJ's Catering available - Info: Greg Cowell
482-4556 or Leroy Lane 523-0192 or Charles Nissen 340-1331
August 21st
- Outkasted Misfits Car, Truck & Bike Show - Open to all makes & years - Time: 9 AM to 4
PM - Location: Books-A-Million at Midlothian Pike & Pinetta Drive - 1st
& 2nd Place Trophies for Best of Show, Classic, Original, Street Rods,
Scenic Design on Paint - Dash Plaques first 20 registered - Judging at 12:30 PM
- Registration Fee
$20.00 $15.00 pre-registration before August 14 -
Send Check or Money Order to Mark Hagan - General Admission $5.00 - Door Prizes
- Info Mark Hagan 633 N. Pinetta Dr., Richmond, VA 23235-4923 or call
804-543-1967
August 21st
-
August 21st
- Car & Motorcycle Show and Craft Show at First Baptist Church (Centralia) 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, VA
23237 from 9 am to 4pm located half a mile South of Willis Road and Jefferson
Davis Highway Intersection. Open to all Antiques, Street Rods, Muscle cars, Pro-Street,
Trucks, Motorcycles. Judged show: Many classes, Best of Show, Club Award.
Registration from 8:30-NOON. Pre-registration $12.00 before August 14th and
$15.00 day of show. Vendor spaces and Yard Sale spaces $15.00. Proceeds to
benefit Haven for Hope. Food, Games, Door Prizes, Crafts and Yard Sale. For
more information and pre-registration call 804-247-7395 or 804-512-5477 or
E-mail at L296M26@aol.com.
August 28th
- 1st Annual Southern Knights Cruisers Car & Truck Show at Wal-Mart in
August 28th
- Cruisin Kids to Camp 3rd Annual Elks Shine and Show to raise money to send kids to camp. Rain date is
August 29th. Dash plaques, door prizes, food, drinks, ice cream, DJ
music, live music, arcade games, drug awareness trailer, fire safety house,
magician, clown, vendors, crafts, coloring contest and raffle. Location
Charlottesville Elks Lodge on Route 20 half mile north of the Route 250 and 20
intersection. For info call
September 10th
- (rain date September 17) 50's Night Cruise In at Pietro's Pizza located at 11700A Jefferson Davis Highway (corner
of Osborne Road) directly across the street from the new WAWA station. . We
will have 50/50, hula-hoop, limbo and dance contest. Everyone come in 50's attire and have a great time!
More info at the Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizer website: www.obgcc.com
September 10th
to the 12th - Historic Old Towne Petersburg will host Nostalgia Fest – The Festival of Family Fun and there is no
better way to show off you little piece of nostalgia then entering your Antique
or Classic Auto in the show for all to see. Registration is free, the autos
will be judged, and prizes will be awarded for the different categories. Go to www.downtownpetersburg.net/Nostalgiafest.html
to see the bands and other activities planned for this popular family weekend.
If you are interested in entering your auto, please contact Frannie Rawlings at
mfmc3@aol.com or call 804-731-5610. Space is
limited so register early. All registrations must be in by
September 11th
- 29th Annual Edgar Rohr Memorial Antique Car Meet - Sponsors Bull Run AACA - Location be held at the
Prince William County Fairgrounds,
September 17th
to the 19th - Field Day of the Past in
September 18th
- Powhatan Fair Association Car Show
- Info: Charles Goins 804-748-8539
September 25th
- 2nd Annual Christmas In September Cruise-In and Car Show at the Children's Hospital located on Brook Road
in Richmond, Virginia sponsored by the Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruizers.
Last year all the kids and staff at the hospital and car hobbyists enjoyed it.
The event raised over $2000 in money and wish items needed for the kids and
hospital. This year the hospital has these items on their "Wish
List": Children's Movie Tickets, Tickets to the Children's Museum, Tickets
to the Science Museum, Tickets to Busch Gardens, Tickets to Kings Dominion,
Children's DVD Movies, Cash Card for Targets, Cash Card for WalMart, Cash, Card
for K-Mart, Diecast. Help us help the children at the hospital with your
attendance at the show! Club website: www.obgcc.com or contact the club president Bill Rackley wrackleysr@aol.com
September 26th
- 3rd Annual
AutoCross
August 1st –
AutoCross @ VMP
September 26th
– AutoCross @ VMP
November 21st
– AutoCross @ VMP
Come on out for a great time AutoCrossing with VMSC!!!
Officers |
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President: Tony Hall |
Vice President: George Bobrovski |
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Secretary: Brenda Jones |
Treasurer: Karen Lane |
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MCA National Director: Paul Oliver |
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Directors |
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Carroll Lipscombe |
George Cosier |
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Linda Cosier |
Don Lane |
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David Lythgoe |
Bob Overbey |
Rusty Wiseman |
Jimmy Clements |
Dave Dickey |
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Volunteers |
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Newsletter Editor: |
Webmaster: |
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Awards and Trophies: |
Club Merchandise: |
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Membership: |
Parades: |
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Cruises Ins: |
Track Events: |
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Show Chairpersons: |
Judging: |
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Monthly Door Prizes: |
Social Events: |
Technical Advisors - 1st Generation Mustangs |
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Sonny Coble |
Bill Jarvis |
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Carroll Lipscombe |
Rick Nochta |
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Richard Jones |
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Club Sponsors |
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Present your club membership card at the following business to receive valuable discounts. |
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Mustang
Bill's Mustang Bill's, Inc. |
H+M Performance |
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Rick's Restorations |
Lay-Oak |
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Richmond Motor Company |
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Ray Broyhill Ford |
First Class Towing |
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Seredni Tire & Auto |
Weaver Transmission |
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Advance Mobile Glass |
Midas Muffler & Brake Shop |
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Dave's Upholstery Shop |
C.P.'s Mufflers |
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Dockside Mobile Marine |
Capital Windshield Repair |
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Air Conditioning Services |
Jeffe Locke |
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W.B. & Son Auto Care & Detail |
Beach Construction |
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Carroll's Tree Service |
Truck Outfitters |
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Batteries Plus |
Harold Sales |
NAPA Genuine Auto Parts Reference Cash Account #1918 |
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Next Meeting
Wednesday, August 4th 2004 at 7:30 PM
At The Science Museum of VA,
2500 West Broad Street .
See Ya there!!
