September 2018 CAR OF THE MONTH: THE 10 MILLIONTH MUSTANG 2018 OFFICERS BECKY FIELD. Phyllis Petrone. Alyce Ancell. JoAnn Martorano.

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1 September OFFICERS PRESIDENT (TEMPORARY) CAR OF THE MONTH: THE 10 MILLIONTH MUSTANG BECKY FIELD VICE PRESIDENT Phyllis Petrone SECRETARY Alyce Ancell TREASURER JoAnn Martorano SGT. AT ARMS Catherine Walrod DEARBORN Ford is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Mustang America s bestselling sports car of the last 50 years and the world s best-selling sports car three years straight. The 10 millionth Ford Mustang is a high-tech, 460 horsepower 2019 Wimbledon White GT V8 sixspeed manual convertible equipped with the latest driver assist technology and built at Ford s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan. The first serialized Mustang (VIN 001) produced in 1964 was the same color and model with a three-speed manual transmission and 164 horsepower V8. Mustang is the heart and soul of this company and a favorite around the world, said Jim Farley, president of global markets, Ford Motor Company. I get the same thrill seeing a Mustang roll down a street in Detroit, London or Beijing that I felt when I bought my first car a 1966 Mustang coupe that I drove across the country as a teenager. Mustang is a smile-maker in any language. Ford is celebrating the milestone with employee celebrations at its Dearborn headquarters and its Flat Rock Assembly Plant, including flyovers from three WWII-era P-51 Mustang fighter planes and Mustangs produced for more than five decades parading from Dearborn to Flat Rock, where the Mustang currently is manufactured. During its 54-year production history, Mustang also was built in San Jose, Calif., Metuchen, N.J., and the original Mustang production facility in Dearborn, Mich. Still America s best-selling sports car Mustang is America s best-selling sports car over the last 50 years, based on Ford analysis of total U.S. new vehicle cumulative registrations for all sports car segments supplied by IHS Markit. Better Than Ever The latest Ford Mustang offers more technology, exhilarating performance and more personalization than ever. The iconic Mustang Bullitt returns for the 2019 model year, with an exclusive 480-horsepower 5.0- liter V8 engine, plus distinctive design and trim. The classic California Special also returns with unique design and trim enhancements. All 5.0-liter V Mustangs with manual transmissions offer rev-matching downshifts come to the six-speed Mustang GT, while EcoBoost gets an optional quad-tip fully active exhaust. All-new custom-tuned 1,000-watt B&O PLAY high-performance sound system and available Apple Car- Play compatibility for Ford+Alexa and Waze via SYNC 3 will satisfy audiophiles. (continued on page 4)

2 COPPERSTATE INFORMATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018 Dan Martorano Greg Nelson Ron Columbo Gordon Edwards Phyllis Petrone Rich Cribben Paul Marcantonio Tom Martin CHIEF JUDGE: Chris Valentino WELCOMING COMMITTEE: Becky Field AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL : Tom Martin NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Kathy Sebesta kjm@cox.net CLASSIFIED and EVENTS: JoAnn Martorano WEBMASTER: Greg Nelson greg_j_nelson@msn.com MCA REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Valentino CLUB MERCHANDISE: Becky Field PARADE COORDINATOR: Fabian Pugliese CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: Greg Nelson greg_j_nelson@msn.com CLUB WEBSITE: The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club, Inc. Submission deadline is the 20th of every month and can be sent to the club at 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 Board Meeting - August 2, 2018 Meeting called to order by Vice President Phyllis. Officers present were JoAnn, Alyce. Board members present were Greg, Dan, Ron and Rich. Members present were Tom, Joice and Bob. Treasurer report was given by JoAnn. The Fall car show will not be at Berge because of logistics. Streetside Classics will provide the show sight for our show on Oct 20, A meeting with them will be next week to finalize the plans. The show will be an all Ford show with people s choice and no classes. JoAnn is working with Penny at Berge to get the brochures designed and printed. Joice has talked to Red Devil Pizza and they do not make reservations on Saturday but they will expect about 40 Mustangers at 4:30 on November 10 th. The Holiday party will continue to be at Holiday Inn this year on Dec 9th. The other possibility checked out was no less expensive and charges are about the same without availability on that date. Members of the month for next month will be Ken and Margaret Kittle. Members for the month of October will be founding members Bill, Gerald and Gary. Meeting adjourned. Alyce Ancell, Secretary General Meeting August 12, 2018 Phyllis opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. We had 3 guests (first time at meeting): Mona and Lowell who have a dark red 1964 Fastback and Don who has a 2014 red Coupe. Member of the month was announced and it was Ken and Margaret Kittle. Joann reported we had $3, in our account. Our fall show will be the 20th of October at Streetside Classics. Berge Ford does not have room for us to put on a show because they have a larger than normal amount of stock on hand. Phyllis asked for members to help with the show and there was a sign up sheet. Pizza party will be November 10th at Red Devil Pizza on Mill and Southern in Tempe. Start time will be 4:30 p.m. to 5. Christmas party and December meeting has been set for December 9th and will be at the Holiday Inn Express on McDowell and 44th Street in Phoenix. General meeting will be at 11 am with lunch buffet to follow. Cost will be $ Dan Martorano made a motion that next year we have the Christmas Party at the church with the catering done by Fry s. His sister works for Fry s and can help get that set up. It was voted on and passed. The whiner towel was won by Drew Peterson with his experience of driving his car home with no brakes at all! Scary! October members of the month will be Bill, Gerald and Gary. Phyllis is doing September refreshments. This month s refreshments were done by Alyce and Bob. We talked about raffle prizes for the show and we learned that the Hobby Lobby often has 50% off days including gifts suitable for the Mustang Club. We can also keep an eye out for discounts at other businesses. Deb Green is looking for fleece Mustang Fabric to make raffle prizes but has not had much luck finding any. If you know of a fabric store that has it, give her a call at Meeting Adjourned

4 MUSTANG NEWS Mustang Shelby GT350 ascends to a new level of greatness on the track and off with custom-engineered Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, plus recalibrated ABS and MagneRide suspension for dramatically improved traction and lateral acceleration. Other highlights include new interior appointments and optional factory-painted stripes. An available tech package includes all-new customtuned, high-performance 12-speaker sound from B&O PLAY, plus heated mirrors with Blind Spot Information System and Cobra puddle lamps. The Ford Mustang is now in its sixth generation. In addition to its sales leadership, the Mustang page has more likes on Facebook than any other vehicle nameplate. Important Mustang Launches (by model year) 2019 Limited-edition Mustang Bullitt with 480 horsepower 2018 Updated style, new 5.0-liter V8 engine with 460 horsepower and Performance Pack II 2015 All-new sixth generation Mustang, first with independent rear suspension and Shelby GT350 / GT350R with flat-plane crank 5.2-liter V First Boss 302 since 1971 returns with 444 horsepower V All-new 412-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 Mustang GT debuts 2008 Iconic Bullitt Mustang returns 2007 California Special edition returns 2004 Dearborn Assembly Plant ends 40 years of Mustang production moves to Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich Mustang Mach 1 model returns with Ram-Air Shaker hood scoop 2001 Debut of Mustang Bullitt limited-edition salute to movie car 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra "R" race version returns 1993 Limited production SVT Mustang Cobra debuts 1984 Mustang SVO debuts 1982 Mustang GT returns after 12-year absence 1979 Euro-styled Fox platform Mustang debuts 1976 Cobra II joins the lineup 1974 Mustang II debuts amid gas crisis; no V8 engine offered until Ram-Air Shaker hood offered 1969 High-performance Boss 302 and Boss 429 introduced 1968 Mustang 390 GT stars with Steve McQueen in Bullitt ; 428 Cobra Jet engine debuts 1965 Shelby GT350 introduced; Mustang 2+2 with full fastback roof debuts * BULLITT and all related characters and elements & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s18) Source: Ford Media Center Copperstate Mustang Club members meeting the 10 Millionth Mustang:

5 TECHNICAL ARTICLES HOT WEATHER CAR CARE Submitted by Dan Martorano It s been a long and hot summer. Our ponies have felt it, just like we all have. It s time to check out the various systems in our cars. Certain parts on our cars wear more in the hot weather than at any other time of the year. Belts and hoses need to be inspected for soft spots and dry rot. (break down of the rubber). Radiators, anti-freeze and engine cooling components need a good visual inspection and fluid levels also need to be looked at. A friend recently went into a local business that does oil changes and minor repairs and discovered that they do not check fluid levels on components that do not have dipsticks, such as manual transmissions and rear-end differentials. Make sure that you use a shop that understands how to do the basics of maintenance on a vehicle. Tires and brakes take a beating in this hot weather and should be inspected often for cracks in sidewalls, and in between the threads. Brakes need to be checked for heat cracks on pads and shoes, look for leaks at each wheel location and check brake fluid level at the master cylinder. Remember if the brakes do not feel right, do not drive the car without checking out the above. The spare tire, the jack and associated tools should be checked out to make sure that they all function properly (check the air pressure in the spare tire). Also do you know where the key, or wheel lock is, in the car? Remember, there is nothing worse than having your car break down, especially if you re on the highway, going somewhere important, wait, what s worse is having your wife s car breaking down! CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE Submitted by Rich Cribben Many of us have Mustang convertibles, with vinyl tops and the plastic rear window. Some of our tops range in age from 52 to 54 years old. Most vinyl tops, respond well to products that provide protection from the sun, like Turtle Wax's F21 Super Protectant. However, it is the Rear Plastic Window that often is neglected. When I purchased my Mustang 20+ years ago, the owner had claimed the top was "almost new," but I found the rear window badly marred, with a dull fog appearance. The marring could have been easily avoided, if the owner had placed a long soft bath towel, between the folds of the window, when the top was lowered into the well. Years of vibration, took its toll. When I think back to that evening years ago, I remember the owner wobbling around and smelling like a very large Vodka Martini. But I digress... Since then, I found a way to clean the window inside and out effectively, with a minimum of effort. At least once a year, I take my old Sears Orbital Buffer, and place a soft cotton bonnet on it, containing a generous amount of Meguiar's "Plast X" clear plastic cleaner. With the top up and kneeling on the back seat, I place the buffer up against the window, and go back and forth the width of the window. I let it dry a while and with new soft bonnet, I buff the window clear. I then repeat the process on the exterior surface. The process is surprisingly easy and the results are very impressive.

6 CRUISIN GRAND - ESCONDIDO, CA Submitted by Kathy Sebesta One of the greatest ongoing traditions in San Diego County, Cruisin' Grand in Escondido runs every Friday for six spectacular months. This is a free event where more than 5000 visitors and car enthusiasts come each week to check out the 500+ cars lining the streets of historic downtown Escondido. Cruise nights run April through September from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Each week, the cruise spotlights different makes of cars. Mustang week started Friday, August 10, My husband and I drove our 09 GT convertible over there to check out all the stangs. There were quite a variety; mostly first gen, but also newer generations of Mustangs and Shelbys. In addition, the local Ford dealer had a new 2019 Mustang Bullitt there, with a sold sign already in the window!

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8 CLASSIFIEDS For Sale: Four 16 x 7, standard 5 bolt pattern wheels $ John Heinrich If you would like to place an ad in the newsletter, contact the editor Kathy Sebesta via at: info@copperstatemustangclub.com. Deadline for submitting ads is the 20 th of every month. NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Members are encouraged to submit Mustang-related photographs and written material, such as personal stories, technical articles, etc. JPG format photos are preferred. Submission deadline is the 20th of every month and can be sent to the newsletter editor via the club at: info@copperstatemustangclub.com. If you have any questions, please contact editor Kathy Sebesta at kjm@cox.net.

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11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sep 6 Sep 9 Sep Sep 29 Oct 4 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 20 Oct 27 Nov 1 Nov 10 Nov 11 Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 9 Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford (US60 & Mesa Drive). Meeting will start at 6:45pm in the upstairs room. All are welcomed to attend. Monthly Club Meeting at 1pm at Mount of Olives Church 3546 E Thomas Rd. Refreshments will be served. The 35 th Annual Run to the Pines car show. This show is on the grass. Go to for additional information. Streetside Classics Caffeine & Classics, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Just come show your car. Located at 614 E. Auto Center Dr. (next to Berge Ford). Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford. ( US60 & Mesa Drive) Meeting will start at 6:45pm in upstairs room. All welcome to attend. Car Show American Legion Post 35 Show time 9am to 1pm. Located at 2240 W Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Pre-Registration is $25.00 with T-Shirt, day of Show $25.00 NO T-Shirt. Car Show Mustangs by the Bay in San Diego at Embarcadero Marina Park by Sea Port Village. Go and click on Car Show for additional information on registration. Monthly Club Meeting at 1pm Mt. Olive Church Located 3546 E. Thomas Rd. Refreshments will be served. Nominations for next year s board members. Copperstate Mustang Club fall show will be held at Streetside Classics, 614 E Auto Center Dr., just east of Berge Ford. See flyer in newsletter for details. This is an All Ford Show Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show held at Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield, Mesa. For details go to Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford. ( US60 & Mesa Drive) Meeting will start at 6:45pm in upstairs room. All welcome to attend. Club Pizza Party Red Devil Pizza at Mill and Southern in Tempe. More details to follow. Monthly Club Meeting at 1pm Mt. Olive Church Located 3546 E. Thomas Rd. Refreshments will be served. Voting for next year s board will be held. 6 th Annual Kustom Karz for K-9 z and Katz. Held in downtown Ocotillo 2577 W. Queen Creek Rd. Chandler. To register contact Ralph Guariglio , or kokonuto@cox.net. TOYS for TOTS sponsored by Berge Ford, Copperstate Mustang Cub and Streetside Classics will be held at 614 E Auto Center Dr, Mesa. More information to follow. Club Christmas Party at Holiday Inn 44 th St and McDowell. More details to follow. Club meeting to follow party.

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