MEMBER OF THE MONTH. June 2012 WES & JO YOUNG

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1 June OFFICERS PRESIDENT JEFF MINX VICE PRESIDENT Don Cook MEMBER OF THE MONTH WES & JO YOUNG We have both always had a love for the Mustang. Jo owned her first Mustang, a 1979 Fastback. Really a ladies car, light blue with blue interior. Great car for her in the day. When her oldest daughter turned 16, she passed it on to her who enjoyed it until she went off to college. Then it was given to the other daughter when she turned 16. Both of the girls had named the car Marvin the Mustang, even though it was a girl car. Unfortunately, the car met with a roll-over accident with the daughter and her girl friend one night. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the car was totaled. Mom replaced that car with coupes for each girl. Later both of those cars would go away as the girls chose other types of cars for their transportation. SECRETARY Becky Field beckyfield@q.com TREASURER JoAnn Martorano jdmartorano@yahoo.com SGT. AT ARMS Sarah Talahongva talahongva05@yahoo.com In June of 2005 while at the Rocky Mountain Mustang Round-up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado we began looking at Mustangs that might be for sale and fell in love with a 1967 Coupe with 36,000 original miles. What a sweet ride that car was and we continued to use it as our driver until March 2012.

2 COPPERSTATE INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Phyllis Petrone Dan Martorano Tom Martin Jerry Young Chris Valentino Doris Minx BOARD ALTERNATES John Valencia Wayne Sloan RACING DIVISION COORDINATOR Andy Sievers CHIEF JUDGE Chris Valentino WELCOMING COMMITTEE Becky Field AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL Tom Martin NEWSLETTER EDITOR Chris Valentino CLASSIFIED and EVENTS Scott Nett NEWSLETTER TECHNICAL ADVISOR Hank Gallo WEBMASTER Jeff Zakutney MCA REPRESENTATIVE N/A CLUB MERCHANDISE Becky Field PARADE COORDINATOR Fabian Pugliese CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER Patrick Sweeney Hank Gallo CLUB WEBSITE The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club, Inc. Submission deadline is the 2nd Wednesday of every month and can be sent to the club PO Box 50309, Phoenix AZ Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!

3 MEETING MINUTES Executive Board Meeting 05/16/2012 All officers and board members present with the exception of Wayne Sloan A discussion was held regarding the June 2 nd train trip. Newsletter will be late as Chris will be on vacation. A discussion was held regarding a movie called Delivered The ASU Baseball game was cancelled due to lack of participation. Will ask at the general meeting to see if any interest in attending a football game in the fall. Arizona Diamondbacks contacted us regarding a game called Seats for Soldiers on June 10 th. As that is the date of our regular meeting will ask for an alternate date. Notified by Muscle Car TV show regarding anyone who might want to let them use their car for the show. Need more information. Still have not been able to set up putting the member of the month car in Berge s show room. Ice Cream Social will be June 23 rd from 6pm to 9pm. Gabi Bayer Brakes is holding an open house on Friday, September 21 st. Dave Jacobelli might be interested in chairing the fall show. It should be held on October 20 th or 27 th. Ask Bob Ancell to write an article for the MCA Show in Utah cars will be auctioned off in Quartsite 4 miles off the interstate. All original cars of different varieties. No date set yet. Toll roads are set to come to Arizona. 3 to 4 bills to pave the way have already passed to set the stage for toll roads. The roads will probably be done in If you get 4 toll road tickets, you driver s license will be suspended and your car impounded. AAHC will be holding board meetings on the last Wednesday of each month to strategize on this issue. Meetings will be at 7pm at Denny s on the NW corner of Northern and I-17. There are no general meeting during June, July and August. Those meetings will resume in September. The Prescott Watson Lake show will be charging $5 per person when it has always been free before. Board meetings will be June 6 th, June 27 th, August 8 th, September 5 th, October 10 th, November 7 th and December 9 th. There being no further business to discuss, meeting adjourned at 7:45pm. Stuart Bennett Anthony Stewart & Ursula Miller Larry & Kristy Campbell Mike Dilorato Bradley & Julie Jones David & Marlyce Logan Ross Noble David & Elizabeth Taft David & Carolyn McCarter David & Cynthia Wright 1966 Yellow GT Coupe 1968 Blue Coupe & 1969 Gold Grande 2008 Highland Green Mustang Bullitt 2005 Grey GT Coupe 1991 Red 5.0 LX Convertible /2 Poppy Red Coupe 2007 White Coupe & 2007 White Coupe 1965 Grey Coupe & 2007 Blue Convertible 1969 Black Sports & 1968 Red Coupe 2008 Screaming Yellow Coupe

4 MEETING MINUTES Cont. General Meeting 05/20/2012 All officers and board members were present with the exception of Jerry Young and Don Cook. Treasurer reported $6, in treasury. April Spring Fling at Berge Ford garnered $1, for our treasury. There were 65 cars entered and 5 display cars despite predictions of rain. New members and guests were recognized. Member of the month, Gene Probasco was not present nor was Pat Lynch, The January member of the month. Carroll Shelby passed away May 12 th. There is a 3 hour special on Channel 281 on Direct TV about his life. Tom Martin gave a report on AAHC. Dan Martorano gave a report on GCC Scholarship program. Looking into a factory tour of Baer Brakes, Phoenix. Date and time to be announced. Dyno Day at Desert Classic Cars. Need at least 15 cars. Will put this off until fall. Verde Canyon train weekend June 2 nd. Cost is $ per couple and includes dinner at the Rocking M Ranch and hotel with continental breakfast. Contact Chevie Neeper if interested in going. Becky Field and Phyllis Petrone will host the Ice Cream Social on June 23 rd. Jeff looking into showing the movie Delivered at the social. ASU Baseball Game at ASU cancelled due to lack of participation. Jeff asked for interest in attending an ASU football game in the fall. Need at least 15 cars. Muscle Car TV Show looking for at 64 to 72 car for their show. Past event were discussed and reported on. Coming Events discussed. They are posted in the Newsletter and on the Web-Site. JoAnn Martorano won the 50/50 drawing of $24. With no further business to discuss, meeting adjourned. NOTICE: If you paid your dues and did not fill out your application, please call Becky Field and give her the check number to assure that you continue to receive your newsletter.

5 Member of the Month Cont d After the initial shock and passage of time, we started our search for a replacement 69 Mach 1. The week before Thanksgiving, 2006 we got a call from Rod Holland at American Stang telling us that we had to look at a 1970 Mach 1, Twister Special for sale on ebay. Our remark What s a Twister Special? After doing research on the Twister Special Registry, we were excited and made the commitment to bid. Long story short we WON the bid. So off to Michigan to pick up the car. Thus began the journey of restoration. We have participated in many local and regional show as well as MCA shows for the past 5 years with this car and will do more in the future. Always an eye catcher with the Grabber Orange paint and special decals and stripping exclusive to the Twister Special, allow us to share our story with many people. We never tire of hearing I ve heard of a Twister Special, but have never seen one. Always being true lovers of The Classics, we would sometimes be envious of the looks and sounds of the newer Mustangs. After attending the Pancake Breakfast at North Mountain and hearing the new cars roar out of the parking lot, we turned to each other and said We really need to get more serious about getting a newer model Mustang. We knew that we wanted another special car of sorts, but were not totally clear as to just what that would be. So, after looking around and doing research, we decided on a 2008 GT500KR. This is the 40th Anniversary Edition of the GT500KR. We looked at several on the internet and ultimately found one in Mesa to look at. How convenient was that! Must have been meant to be as we knew as soon as we saw it that it was the car for us. Love the modern conveniences, the speed and the sound of the car. So today we enjoy having both a classic and a modern Mustang and hope to continue to enjoy both for years to come.

6 Born Too Late Jan.11, 1923! Carroll Shelby s Birthday. We all know the Cobra and the GT 350, the GT500 and the Daytona Coupe. These were all the visions or insights of one of America s famous race car drivers and auto manufacturers. This man brought recognition back to the United States that we could build a small race car to complete with the European giants of Ferrari, Porsche, and Jaguar. Carroll Shelby took a small English AC sports car and made it into one of the greatest winning sports cars in history. This man had the insight, the knowledge and ambition to put together one of the greatest teams of engineers, mechanics and drivers to produce a series of sports cars for the track and the street. Almost to the point of being ruthless, he made a lot of friends and enemies over the years to accomplish his dream machines. I got to meet Carroll Shelby several times over the years, owned a couple of his Shelby Mustangs and was even able to attend his 80 th Birthday party. I always found him to be a very generous person, easy to speak with, extremely friendly and always willing to share his knowledge and experience without boasting about himself. He often referred to his people as His Team and always gave credit to the people that had actually achieved the victory. The first Cobra shipped on Feb.2, 1962.Shelby was 39 years old then, he continued to build GT350 s and GT500 s off and on for 50 years. He gave us all the pleasure of enjoying both the early cars as well as the new Road Warriors of today. Thank you Carroll Shelby for all the good times and memories, I m sure you will never be forgotten. God Speed Dan M. Note: Carroll Shelby always said that He was born too late had he been born earlier he would have accomplished more in his lifetime that seems are to imagine.

7 Save the Date Ice Cream Social - June 23 6pm-9pm: Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church, 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phx

8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jun 6 Jun8-10 Jun 10 Jun 10 Jun Jun 15 Jun 23 Jun 27 Jul 8 Jul 20 Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Cruz the Rim 2012 Car Show: hosted by Rim Country Cruisers, this event held on the Show Low Soccer Field (550 N 9th Pl, Show Low); over 30 classes, all judged, vendors, T-shirts, will hold 700 cars; $25 prepaid, $35 at the gate; for questions, Barb Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Arizona Diamondbacks Seats for Soldiers Car Show: Dbacks vs A s; first car show info-registration from 9 to 10 am; for more info contact Garrett King GKING@dbacks.com before June 8 24th Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup: this event takes place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; there is a scenic mountain tour, autocross, Friday night social, and show n shine; registration starts January 1, 2012; for more info go to many club members attend this event. Third Friday at In-N-Out Burger; US 60 and Stapley Dr; come out and enjoy yourself with other club members; the weather will be a bit warm, but do not worry, there is air-conditioning; we will start showing up at 5:30 to 6pm; hope to see you there. Copperstate Mustang Club Annual Ice Cream Social: this is a free event to current members; it will be held in the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church ( our monthly meeting location) 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phx; 6pm to 9pm; volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up, please contact a Board member to sign up. Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday gathering--culver S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a nice meal with other pony people; yes it will be hot, but we have to eat. Aug 8 Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Aug 12 Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Aug 17 Third Friday gathering at Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steak-burger: 4929 W Bell Rd (Bell Rd & 51 st Ave); see you there starting at 6pm to share food and stories; many other cars on display as well; let s not let a little warm weather keep us from enjoying ourselves.

9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aug 25 Sep 5 Sep 7-9 Sep 9 Sep 21 Sep Oct 7 Oct 10 Oct 13 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 19 Thunder Car Show: this show is at Grand Canyon Valle Airport, 555 S State Route 64, Valle, AZ; 8am-5pm; all makes models; call or info@valleairport.com for entry form go to or Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Route 66 Car Show-Flagstaff: I know it is early, but get this date on your calendar. Open to first 425 entries. All makes and models. Get out of the heat and enjoy Northern Arizona. Many club members attend this event. Go to or contact John Many of Copperstate Club members will be staying at the Ramada West 2755 W Woodlands Village Blvd, There is a block of rooms reserved under Copperstate Mustang Club and to reserve a room at our rate of $70 plus tax, call the Ramada, ask for a room reserved under Copperstate Mustang Club and change the name to yours and give them your credit card to hold the room. Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday at In-N-Out Burger; US 60 and Stapley Dr; come out and enjoy yourself with other club members; the weather will be cooling off and it is time to get out and drive; we will start showing up at 5:30 to 6pm; hope to see you there. Run to the Pines: Pinetop, AZ; this is always a fun show with the cars parked on the grass at the Pinetop Lakes Country Club; show is 8am to 4pm on Saturday and 8am to 12pm on Sunday; $35/ entry, pre 1973 only; show limited to first 550 entries; for more info go to ci.pinetoplakeside.az.us/calendarofevents.htm or contact Bob Gates or rgates2@hotmail.com to obtain a registration. Mustangs by the Bay: Mustang Club of San Diego presents this event; must pre-register for this show; $30; must be postmarked by Sept 26; for more info rgregory6261@gmail.com or go to for registration. Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Cruise on Central: Park Central Mall is the location; 1-9pm; $10 entry fee; for more info Nancy Cars for Charity 2012: hosted by Our Lady of Joy and the Knights of Columbus; N Pima Rd, Carefree; 8am to 3pm; $35 early fee; all makes models; for info Fred Copperstate Mustang Club Monthly Meeting: 1:00pm at the Community Hall of The Mount of Olives Church; 3546 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix. We meet the second Sunday of each month at this location. Come out and enjoy yourself. Click here for a map. Third Friday gathering--culver S: 825 E Camelback Rd, Phx; we will meet at 6pm; enjoy a nice meal with other pony people; this is the time of year to get out and enjoy; hope to see many of you there.

10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nov 7 Nov 10 Copperstate Mustang Club Board Meeting: meet at 6:30pm at Berge Ford, new car side, upstairs; come out and see what your Board is doing/planning; all are welcome; if questions, contact a Board member. Rails, Rods & Steel Wheels: hosted by Foundation for Mesa Parks & Rec; 526 E Main St, Mesa (Pioneer Park); 10am to 3pm; for info Jim Nov Nov 16 Dec 21 Goodguys 15 th Southwest Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals: held at Westworld of Scottsdale; customs, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks thru 1972; $45 for current Goodguy members; go to for more info or to register. No Third Friday due to Holidays. No Third Friday due to Holidays.

11 CLASSIFIED ADS PARTS FOR SALE 1997 Mustang GT Parts Interior/exterior parts; console, rear seat, complete driver s door, dash shell, steering wheel, headliner, intake, heads, etc. Car had 48,000 miles on it. Many parts not listed. CAN send pictures if needed. Call cslockha@yahoo.com Cu Inch Engine and Transmission Modified 200 inline 6 cylinder engine and C4 transmission for $3500; complete motor and tranny; drop it in and go; 65 block, bored 40 over, stock crank with mild cam; Australian OZ-250 head built by Basko Engine Shop; DUI ignition; ceramic headers; motor has approx 1500 miles on it and tranny has not been used since built; I've got over $5000 into this setup but you get everything you need to drop into your vehicle that needs a drivetrain (except for the driveshaft). I'm firm on my price, but will consider trade. I'm looking for a decent Jeep Cherokee but also want an old (50's) Ford pickup truck or a side by side (Rhino). Call Vinny/text or vinny@yourcousinvinny.com 1965 Mustang Coupe CARS FOR SALE 1965 Mustang, bought in California in 1994 and had it restored: 302, V-8, Cobalt Blue with Parchment interior, automatic, redwood/grant steering wheel, slightly lowered to level (also air shocks in back), restored by professionals, chrome under the hood, re-chromed bumpers, female owned, garaged. Please call Denise or denisebulman@msn.com for more information and price.

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