Volume 29  Issue 11

                                                                                                                                                                                  November  2007        

Text Box:   Now that the weather is cooling down, there is lots to do for those of us with new or old classic Mustangs.  There are many car shows and cruise-ins to enjoy and  really nice weather to take that “pony” out for a drive with the windows open or the top down.  Recent events included the Tampa Club’s MOSI Show.  Wow, do they do a fantastic job of putting on a car show!  Each year it gets bigger and better.  The show allows you to see both a great display of Mustangs and visit a very interesting museum. The “Shipwreck” exhibit was remarkable, as was the IMAX presentation of mountain climbing in the Alps.  Many SMC members participated in this great show.  Last weekend, the AACA held a show in Pinellas Park where our “Spring Fling” Show will be.  As usual, they did a great job and had a nice variety of cars on display.  This show used to be the Gulfport Show, but some citizens in Gulfport didn’t like all the traffic, so the city didn’t want AACA to have its show there any more.  Ironically, a year later they wanted them back, but that was not to be as this new location is much better.    Future shows include the huge Zephyrhills show this weekend, the Mason Dixon Show at Bright House Field in Clearwater this Sunday, November 11, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club’s Auto and Cycle Show  this Sunday, a Jack Roush Visitation Car Show at Brandon Ford on Thursday, November 15th (Jack is supposed to be there and he’ll be autographing your car, hat, shirt, or whatever.)  Our friends at the Mustang Club of West Central Florida will be hosting their annual Super Sunday Show at DeSoto Square Mall on November 18th.  Needless to say, there are lots of ways to show off your car and meet new friends in the next few weeks.   Speaking of meeting people, Bill and Margaret Goodwin, John and Denise Moody, and Bill Dellert will have the honor of displaying their cars in Pit Road before the last Nextel Cup Race, the Ford 400

 

Text Box:   in Homestead on November 18th.  These lucky SMC members, along with other Mustangers, will have Pit Passes and undoubtedly get to meet lots of NASCAR people and other Ford dignitaries.  This will be an exciting event for them and there will be lots of picture taking and autograph gathering.    The past few years, SMC members have participated in the Toys for Tots Drive sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps and WQYK-FM’s Randy and Dave.  We’re going to do it again and we hope for our biggest turnout ever.  We will be taking money from our treasury and purchasing lots of toys. In addition, we hope members will  bring toys to our December Holiday Dinner or to Wayne’s shop (Restomod Plus) or Sherman’s shop (Sunstate Mustang Supply).  On Friday, December 14th  we’ll caravan to Westfield Mall in Brandon to give the toys to the Marines.  After donating our toys, displaying our beautiful cars, and having Randy and Dave talk about what a great club we have; we’ll have dinner at a restaurant nearby (traditionally its been Smoky Bones).   Speaking of dinner, everyone should make plans now for our annual Holiday Dinner Meeting at the Mainland’s Clubhouse.  Details will be announced at the November meeting, but as always the food, company, and entertainment will be great!   Finally, its election time again.  If you are interested in becoming an officer or member of the Board of Directors, you can throw your hat into the ring at our November meeting at Autoway Ford.  Those of us who have been officers and members of the Board would welcome new people to “step up to the plate” and get involved in running this club.  We need new ideas and fresh faces. We welcome anyone who is willing to give their time to help SMC become the best car club it can be.  Experience isn’t necessary, only enthusiasm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Up to the Minutes         

 

 

Suncoast Mustang Club

Meeting Minutes: October 8, 2007

 

The club members met at Quaker Steak and Lube for a dinner meeting at 7:00 p.m.

There was a turnout of approximately 25 people and everyone had good food and a good time.

 

We had a discussion on whether we should have our car show as a stand-alone affair or in conjunction with the Pinellas Park BBQ Fest.  At first glance, we thought the BBQ Fest might be the best option because we would get publicity, exposure to potential new members, no DJ cost, etc.  The negatives of having it with the BBQ Fest were that we were limited to a small portion of the park, giving us a limited amount of car show space and there could be an admission cost that we would have no control over.  After some debate, we thought it might be better if we had the show on our own like we did last year.  We had the entire park to ourselves, thereby not limiting us to a set amount of cars, no admission for spectators, we don’t have to share the stage with anyone else, plus we had such a good turnout at last year’s show, why not do it the same way for this show.  Now all we have to do is settle on a date.

 

November 18, 2007 is Super Sunday in Bradenton.

 

Toys for Tots coming up  December 14th

 

December 8, 2007 will be our Holiday Dinner Meeting

 

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Hansen

Secretary

 

Car Show at MOSI a Success!

 

The Mustang Club of Tampa put on another great show on Saturday, October 13; in spite of the intense heat!  The first 100 entrants received a show T-shirt and passes to the museum.  Many participants enjoyed the museum exhibits and an opportunity to escape the high tempertures. 

It was great to see so many beautiful cars.  Lately, it seems shows have more new cars than old.

As usual, Bobby Sox did a fabulous job as DJ.  There were many raffles items, door prizes and a large “fifty-fifty” for everyone to enjoy.

 

Submitted by “roving reporter”,

Helen Watjen

Text Box: SUNCOAST MUSTANG CLUB OFFICERS:   President                                Wayne Farnham                 727-573-9696                      wayne@restomodplus.com Vice President                       John Stockowski                  727-321-6341                       jstockowski@tampabay.rr.com Secretary                               Steve Hansen                       727 397-0100                       hansenskmb@yahoo.com Treasurer                               Bill Dellert                             727-343-4187                      bdellert3@hotmail.com Newsletter Editor                 Judy  Dellert                          727-343-4187                     jdellert121@hotmail.com  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SMC’s Annual Toys for Tots Drive

 

The Suncoast Mustang Club is proud to participate in the annual Toys for Tots drive.  Join the United States Marine Corps and WQYK’s Randy and Dave as we bring our club’s donation of toys to the collection center  at Toys ‘R Us in the Westfield Mall in Brandon on Friday, December 14th.  Suncoast Mustang Club members, and anyone else who wants to join us, will meet at Wayne Farnham’s Restomod Plus, 13730B  - 50th Way North (just west of Ulmerton Road and 49th Street) in Clearwater.  If you can’t make the drive, you’re still welcome to drop off a new, unwrapped toy during business hours at Restomod Plus.

For more information contact Wayne Farnham at Wayne@restomodplus.com or call 727-573-9696.

                                                

                                                                         

 

 

 

 

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                                            Happy birthday

 

 

                            Jessica Kapell          Nov. 6

                            Guy Tewksbury        Nov. 14

                           Joe Brend             Nov. 17

                           Art Markowitz        Nov. 18

                           Carol Speakes          Nov. 19

                           Debbie Johnson        Nov. 30            

 

 

Happy Anniversary          

           

                            

 

Mark and Anne Demmons      Nov. 9

 

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        AUTObiography

by Mike Lemons

 

 

“THE  K-CODE  PORCH”

 

     The year was 1966, the location was Raleigh, NC, which had a real resemblance to Andy and Opie’s “Mayberry.” But at the age of six, I was more interested in a new program called” Batman.” My neighbor friend and I would use clothes pins to attach towels on our backs and jump off of his porch.  We were, of course, Batman & Robin.  Robin’s father was a volunteer fireman.  In 1966 that meant he would drive his personal vehicle to an emergency.  This is where it gets interesting…he purchased a new ’66 Wimbledon white K-code fastback with a pony interior.  He mounted a red flashing light on the dashboard and backed this car into his carport.  He was ready for any and all fire rescue emergencies.  He listened to his emergency radio in the house and when it was time he would fire up that monster and tear down the long driveway and up the road…4-speed You know!!!

 

     That’s why Batman & Robin hung out at the “K-code porch”.  I thought driving that car as fast as you want, legally, was just way too cool!!  It’s interesting that Robin’s father pampered his car, (his obvious pride & joy), until it was time to stomp on it in the name of fire rescue. I always figured it was more about driving a fast Mustang than the fire department.  What do you think???  Hint…he always had a big smile on his face driving to the fire.  Hmmmmm.

 

     I was, of course, bitten badly by the ”Mustang bug!”  Over the years, I have been blessed with many performance cars.  The furthest I have strayed from the Mustang lineup was a 429 Cyclone and a 428 Eliminator.  My Mustang history includes lots of my favorite colors like Royal Maroon, Gulfstream Aqua and Acapulco Blue. They also included some of my less favorite colors like Grabber Yellow and Grabber Lime Green Boss 351’s.

 

It’s amazing since the age of six, how the severe impact of the flashing red light, spinning wheels & smoking Mustang tires, still continues to influence my life today. It’s a miracle I didn’t become a fireman!!!

 

 

 


 

 

 

“AUTO” BIOGRAPHIES NEEDED

 

 

 

There are so many great cars owned by SMC members with an interesting story waiting to be told.  Submit your “auto”biography and let your car get the attention it deserves. Stories may be sent to jdellert121@hotmail.com to be published in Pony Tales.

                                                                                                                                                                               

 

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Happy Thanksgiving

 

    

Text Box: DATES TO REMEMBER   Nov. 12 – SMC Meeting at AutoWay, 7:30 pm   Nov. 18 – “Super Sunday” in Bradenton   Dec. 8 – SMC Holiday Dinner Meeting, Mainlands Clubhouse   Dec. 14 – Annual Toys for Tots toy drive & caravan  


 

 

 

Wanted: 1965 or 66 Mustang Coupe  6 cylinder, good driver-quality, no show car, but no project either.  Contact Tom Jeveak at 813-837-0045 or classicphotosFL@aol.com

 

              2 Tickets to final Busch & Nextel Cup Races in Homestead

                    Row 32 – Sec, 230 (in front of

                    Start/Finish Line)

                   Contact Bill Dellert  @ 343-4187

 

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