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$0.00 The Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Newsletter July 2019
GPMC TODAY 7.1.19
Volume 34 Issue 7
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Visit our Website at http://www.gpmc.org/
Next Mustang Meeting
Wednesday July 3, Croatian Center Picnic Grounds
President’s Greeting To All Members Hello Fellow Members, Well it is here. Finally!!!! Warm weather and less rain. A very good combination. And with that brings car cruises and many more activities. Check out carcruises.com or our website for cruises in your area. There is no reason to sit inside in this weather, get out and enjoy yourselves and get to know your fellow Mustang members better. Carlisle is over for 2019 and a large group of members participated. We enjoyed a trip to Gettysburg, CJ Pony cruise, Fairgrounds, dinners and dirt car racing (and the dust was there). All in all it was a busy and fun weekend. I am hoping for more people next year and that we may be able to get our own club tent to socialize and relax under. Mustang Night was a success with beautiful weather and I hope the Can Am will also be rain free. We have 21 members going this year. Wishing LEMOC good luck with hosting their first Can Am. We are joining in again for the Leetsdale 4th of July Parade. I will send out more info closer to the parade. Please bring candy, non chocolate. We will enjoy the rest of the day at a get together at Mark and Charlyn Mulkey’s house. Hospitality Picnic info has been sent out via Sign Up Genius. Check your email for your invite or go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044ca8aa2ca6fe3-gpmc All Ford Show plans are coming together. Anyone interested please contact Lisa Fricke or myself. A sign up sheet will be at the July meeting. Our July meeting will be at Croatian Center in the North Hills. Directions and address our on the web. Again the club will provide hot dogs and members are asked to bring a side and their own non alcoholic drinks. Hope to see you all this summer at one of our events. Take care, Danielle Lane President, GPMC Don’t forget, when in doubt, check the Club Website at gpmc.org before going to meetings, events or cruises,
for any announcements regarding inclement weather delays or cancellations.
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Upcoming Events and Activities
Our GPMC Activities are listed in Bold Print. Some dates and events are subject to change, so please check the
website at gpmc.org for the most current information such as weather postponements and cancellations.
Meeting Dates and Locations July 3 – Croatian Center Picnic Grounds ** August 7 – Moon Park or North Park, to be determined September 4 - Moon Park or North Park, to be determined ** Club provides hotdogs, members bring a side to share and their own drink
Directions for these meetings are listed on our website. gpmc.org Other Events: June June 21-23 – Can-Am weekend
June 30 – Norwin Elks Father’s Day Car Cruise >>>>new date<<<< July July 4 – Leetsdale 4
th of July Parade
July 11-13 – Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) 44th annual convention
July 20-21 – Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) race weekend
******Schenley Park Show Registration Form is in this Newsletter******
August Aug 3 – Beaver, PA Hot Summer Nights Cruise Aug 11 – GPMC Hospitality Picnic, Flagstaff Hill Grove at North Park Aug 25 – Moon Twp VFC Car Cruise at Moon Park Aug/Sept Labor Day weekend – Boss 302 Reunion September Sept 8 - Ford Drive 4Ur School Plus Car Cruise at Plum High School Sept 22 – GPMC All Ford-Powered Show
Officers, Directors, and Other Points of Contact
President ** Danielle Lane
MCA Director ** Bill Rossmann
Activities Coordinator
Barb Cherwaty [email protected]
Vice President ** Robert Allison
Webmaster
Rich Fricke [email protected]
Merchandise Coordinator
Claire Brown [email protected]
Secretary **
Charlyn Mulkey [email protected]
Treasurer ** Jason Uhler
** Officer and Director * Director
Newsletter Editor John Reisz
Membership Coordinator Darrell Miller
Directors at Large * Lisa Fricke
[email protected] Jerry Smith
New Member Director at Large * Karen Buell
Welcome New Members
Kevin and Jeanie Simendinger, 2006 Roush Mustang GT Stage 1, Red/Black
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General Meeting Minutes
Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club – June 5, 2019
Meeting was called to order at the Monroeville Park Pavilion at 7:35 P.M. (the first outdoor meeting for the summer) by President Danielle. Total members present were 34 and 5 guests. Claire, winner of a past 50/50 raffle, is selling tonight’s tickets. Announcements: Member Sue Brennan is selling her 2009 GT 5 speed convertible Mustang with only
6250 mileage. We do not have the price yet. Check the Web and upcoming Newsletter soon for it. Guests: Five Minutes: Claire made a motion to accept the minutes. Mark Mulkey seconded it. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: Jason reported that we received May dues and advertisement from Wechromeit. We
had expenses of D&O Insurance policy renewal and 2 PVGP Patron Parking spaces. Lisa made a motion to accept the report. Darrell seconded it. Motion carried. Membership: Darrell reported that we received 1 new member which gives us a total active membership of
127. Don’t forget to give him your MCA number and expiration date if you join it. Also, he has new member name badges. See him. Newsletter: John thanked everyone for contributions to the Newsletter. He will be out of town soon so he
needs any contributions turned in by June 15th. Merchandise: Claire did not have any news. Just email her if you want something.
Webmaster: Rich asked anyone who has past event photos to send them to him. He was congratulated for winning an award at the recent Ford National Show in Carlisle. Danielle commented that we will try to get our own GPMC tent for Carlisle next year. MCA: Bill had nothing to report. He and ValJean will be going to the upcoming MCA show in Minnesota at
the end of the month. Activities: Barb reminded everyone of the cruise to Ft. Steuben, Antique store in Steubenville and dinner
at Dee Jay’s on June 8th. She is working on the Fall Foliage cruise. It may possibly be an overnighter. Old Business: Mustang Night is June 7th at Victory Church in Cranberry. We will distribute All Ford Power flyers. The Hospitality Picnic will be on August 11th at Flagstaff Hill in North Park. Please sign up using Sign up Genius which she has sent out by email or clipboard being sent around at meeting. The All Ford Show is Sept. 22nd. Lisa (co-chair) reported that the times for Registration that day will be 9-11:30 with awards being given out at 1:30. Darrell will be in charge of registration. There will only be 1st and 2nd place awards and Dealer Choice Award. There will be a Hot Dog Food Truck also serving burgers, fries, water and possibly a dessert truck or maybe a bake sale. Danielle is chairing basket raffle/gift cards. There will not be t-shirt sales this year, with only the Club volunteers wearing t-shirts which more will be ordered if needed.
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(Minutes cont’d) We will try to commence judging at 12:30 because the Steelers game is in the afternoon. We will use the same diagram. Quick & Clean will be there again to possibly do some detailing. Coffee & donuts will be sold. Beverly’s Birthdays has been chosen for the charity. They will bring a table with info. Toys for Tots will also be collected. Information will be posted on our website, Mason/Dixon, Red Mustang Club and also on CarCruise.com. The donation letter is being written for goody bags. Lisa needs someone to take pictures that day and Debbie says she knows someone. Lisa’s dad will be the DJ this year. Volunteers are needed for parking and registration and basket raffle. Flyers are printed and she has an email flyer if needed. Danielle will send out info to 14 clubs she “likes” on Facebook. PVGP update: Jason says all is going well. Volunteers are being contacted for things. The Downtown Parade is nearly full or full. Check online for others. PPG will be the unveiling of the 2020 GT 500. Flyers were passed out at Carlisle by Jason and club members. He went into club tents and spoke with them. They will put in their Newsletters. He still needs Cobras for Jet Setter Night. Working on cars for Walnut St. Charlyn gave a review of the upcoming Road Rally Fundraiser for the Village Garden Club which we are invited to. It will include lunch and cocktail party ending at the grand Sewickley Estate Wilpen Hall with a tour of the grounds, carriage house and enjoying other antique and classic cars and sports car participating. The registration will be posted on the Web. New Business: The winter meeting schedule and locations will be posted on the Web and in the Newsletter. We have been invited to be in the Leetsdale July 4th parade. All participants are invited to the Mulkeys to celebrate afterward. Bring LOTS of candy to throw to lots of kids. Other: Can- Am: 21 members are registered. Danielle will send out an email to those to set up a cruise to
go together. Upcoming car cruises: June 20th – Idlewild- 15 years or older cars. See Al S. if interested. June 16th – Father’s Day cruise in Norwin. Special notice: Dave’s car on the track is in the Mustang Times. Upcoming: movie: Ford vs Ferrari. Should be in November. A dinner and seeing the movie will be planned for opening night. Winner of 50/50 is Karen. She will sell the tickets at next meeting. Robert made a motion to adjourn. Terry seconded it. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Next meeting will be July 3rd at Croatian Center. Respectfully submitted, Charlyn Mulkey, GPMC Secretary
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PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 2019 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE
Sunday, July 7 Kick-Off Rallye
Friday, July 13 Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala
Weekend, July 12-14 PVGP Historics at Pitt Race
Monday, July 15 Walnut Street Car Show
Tuesday, July 16 Waterfront Car Cruise
Wednesday, July 17 Downtown Parade & Plaza Display
Wednesday, July 17 Tune-Up @ Atria's
Thursday, July 18 Countryside Tour
Thursday, July 18 "Passport to Elegance" Jet Center Party
Friday, July 19 Forbes Ave of Speed Race Car Parade & Car Show in Squirrel Hill
Weekend, July 20/21 Schenley Park Race Weekend Car Show & Vintage Races
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Upcoming MCA events
MCA NATIONAL SHOWS FOR 2019
March 29 - March 31, 2019
Mustangs Take Flight
MCA National Show
TX- Northside Mustang Car Club Lone Star Flight Museum
Houston, Texas HOST CLUB LINK
MOTOSHO REGISTRATION LINK
June 28 - June 30, 2019 Northern Star National Mustang Show
MCA National Show MN- Southwest Metro Mustang Club
DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, Minnesota
HOST CLUB LINK MOTOSHO REGISTRATION LINK
July 18 - July 21, 2019 Stampede To The Heartland
MCA Show and Track Event Heartland Motorsports Park
Topeka, Kansas MOTOSHO REGISTRATION LINK
August 30 - September 1, 2019 Capital Horsepower
MCA Grand National Show
DC/MD/VA - National Capital Region Mustang Club Fredericksburg Expo Center
Fredericksburg, Virginia HOST CLUB LINK
MOTOSHO REGISTRATION LINK
If you are an MCA member and have not done so already please send your MCA number and
expiration date to Darrell Miller our membership coordinator at [email protected]
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On hiatus.
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This month we hear from John (your Newsletter Editor) and Judy Reisz, GPMC members since April, 2005. Editor – What’s in your stable? Tell us a little about each. John/Judy - 2000 Mustang GT with Cobra R front bumper cover, hood and wing Electric Green, gray/black interior, Corbeau seats 4.6L, Kenne Bell supercharged, air to water intercooled, 5 speed, 3.73 rear, performance suspension mods including shocks, springs, sway bars, upper and lower Steeda control arms, polyurethane bushings, subframe connectors and caster/camber plates, Flowmaster s/s exhaust system, B&M shifter, KB Boost-A-Pump, Autometer fuel pressure and boost gauges, Raptor shift light 2006 Mustang GT Roush Stage1 Torch Red w/white stripes, red/black Roush custom leather interior 4.6L 3V, 5 speed, Roush exhaust system Ed. – Is there a story behind your Ponies you’d like to share with the members? John – 2000 GT - Our neighbor at the time was former member Chris Levy, and he had recently purchased a 1969 Mustang Sport Roof with a 428 Cobra Jet engine. After seeing and hearing it around for a while I got the bug and started looking for a Mustang for myself; something pretty much stock, a few years old and low mileage. I came across this one in a newspaper ad and went out to see it. Although a bright green car was not on my radar I liked the fact that it was “different”, a fairly rare color, so I took it for a ride and made the deal with the owner in mid-December 2004. I was able to drive it a few days that month then put it away for winter, anxiously waiting for spring to arrive. Well, as luck would have it I broke my left leg in February, and was not able to drive it until May (left leg needed for clutch pedal). 2006 Roush – Judy and I were on a leisurely Sunday ride in December 2015, when I spotted in a car lot this red car from several hundred feet away. I passed it up, turned around and went back to check it out. I should say at this point that Judy always had a yearning for a red Mustang, always wishing our green car was red. There was another guy standing next to it and I was not sure if he was checking out the Roush or the Challengers on either side of it. As I approached I said out loud “nice Challengers huh? too bad this Mustang is between them”. The he started to talk about looking for a Challenger and did not even pay attention to the Mustang. Huh, I thought all mine! When I got back into our car and chatted about it with Judy she said what do you need another car for? (the nerve of her!). I said “but it’s red and you’ve always wanted a red Mustang”. Now we jump to the next day, I called the dealer and made arrangements for that evening after I got home from work to check it out in detail and drive it. We talked price, I thought about it for a day or two then bought it on December 31, the very last day of 2015. Ed. – Do you enter your car in shows, which? In races, which? In other events, which? John – I have entered the cars in a limited number of shows over the years, besides our Club shows I’ve done a couple MCA shows and a few times a while back entered in the show field at Carlisle Ford Nationals. I actually prefer the relaxed atmosphere of local car cruises. As for racing, I have taken the 2000 GT to the drags at Keystone Raceway Park, and Pitt Race Complex (previously named BeaveRun) road course for Track Day. I have also made several laps at Motordrome and Jennerstown Speedways after their regular nightly events had ended. Check out this video at Motordrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPXA9e8V_lE
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Ed. – What gives you the most satisfaction in owning/driving your car? John – In a way it makes me feel like I was in my teens again, having cars that you want to keep exceptionally clean for all to see, the noise from the exhaust, the manual shifting of gears, but with a whole lot more horsepower. Judy had never learned to drive a stick so she is relegated to the passenger seat, but I know she enjoys the ride. Ed. – What is the farthest distance you have ever taken your cars and where? John/Judy –In June 2015, we took the 2000 GT over 250 miles into Canada to the Niagara Falls area for the CanAm. Ed. – Where have you taken it that was most enjoyable and that you would recommend to other members? John/Judy - We enjoy the Club cruises planned by the activities coordinator, especially the fall foliage cruise when the color change cooperates and an occasional visit to a winery. Ed. – They say no matter how many cars you own you’re still one away from enough. If you were looking for another, what would it be and why? John/Judy – A mid-70s full size wagon, the bigger the better. We’d want it slammed, big chrome wheels, an awesome paint job, dark tinted windows, modern drive train and suspension, an outrageous sound system, and A/C of course. We’d keep it at our future beach house in Myrtle, and use it to cruise around town and to ferry our guests. Or maybe a new Shelby GT350 instead. Ed. – Not specifically car related but what would members be surprised to know about you? John/Judy – We met at a disco through mutual friends in late 1975. She wanted to go out with me because I had a nice car, a brand new 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ with a hatch roof…(my hot rodding days were over at the time). I wanted to go out with her because I thought she had money, she was driving her parent’s Cadillac Coupe Deville. Oh well, in spite of this things ended up working out quite well! We’ve been happily married 38 years. Ed. – Any final comments? John/Judy – We enjoy the social aspect of interacting with Club members from all walks of life, and various interests, all brought together due to a common theme…Mustang people!
>>>> Members, rather than waiting for John to approach you feel free to raise your hand by contacting him at: [email protected]
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Our Webmaster, Rich Fricke, won 1
st Place in the 2008-2014 Mustang GT Convertible – Stock class with his
2011 at Carlisle Ford Nationals. Pictured with Rich is grandson Brayden, who helped him detail the car. Congratulations Rich and Brayden!
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Mustang Night at Victory Car Cruise June 7
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What Do You Call This Seen in Delmont?
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Don’t Try This at Home
On March 31, a guy took his 2017 Ford Mustang GT350 on the road and filmed himself speeding down a
Mississippi highway, announcing the increasing speeds as he went.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jR-4Fge4yc
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A group went to Concord, NC for the opening of the Mustang Owner’s Museum. Last month we saw photos of the bricks purchased by members. This month we have a few more photos. Thanks Tim Senich!
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ADVERTISING POLICY
Free Member Classified Ads:
“"For Sale"" and ""Wanted"" cars and parts only. Cars/parts for sale must be personal property of the member (not the property of the member's business or that of a non-member friend or business
associate).
Limited to three consecutive months, fifty words or less; photos will be cropped to fit as space allows.
Business Ads: Must be for a one-year period, can be renewed annually. No changes in content until up for renewal.
Must be copy-ready.Business card sized ads in the
GPMC newsletter and on the GPMC website are $50 per year, $50 for both (Not Each). Please contact the newsletter editor for prices on other size ads.
*** special pricing for GPMC members***
http://www.fortpittclassiccars.com/
Support Our Sponsor
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Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.
http://bodytech-gym.com/
Support our Advertisers
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Classified Ads
FOR SALE: 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, 3-Speed, 351 Windsor, Excellent Condition, Garage-Kept. Many Upgrades. $20,000 OBO.
Contact Keith Berkebile at 724-733-2092
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Links to other Mustang and car Websites: Mustang Club of America (MCA): http://www.mustang.org/ AllFordMustangs -.http://www.allfordmustangs.com/ MustangForums - http://mustangforums.com/ Windveilblue Registry http://p3s197.com/forums/index.php CarTalk: http://www.cartalk.com/ Yellow Mustang Registry: http://www.yellowmustangregistry.com/ Red Mustang Registry: http://www.allredmustangs.com/ Blue Mustang Registry: http://www.bluemustangregistry.com/ Mustang 6 Association: http://mustang6association.org/ Mustang Museum of America (Alabama): https://mustangmuseumofamerica.com/ Mustang Owner’s Museum (Charlotte): https://www.mustangownersmuseum.com/ Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC): http://www.saac.com/
Keep us up to date and current! Let us know when your address changes (email and home), add or change phone numbers, or you add or remove a
car from your stable. (Hope you add rather than remove).
Please contact us, we want to keep our records as current as possible. Besides those addresses, we have a photo
section on the website that depicts our Mustangs, project cars and other vehicles of interest for sharing, so send those
to Rich – Webmaster - too.
Send emails to or use the USPS to:
Membership Coordinator: Darrell Miller - [email protected]
Snail Mail: 317 Walnut St, Zelienople, PA 16063
Webmaster: Rich Fricke - [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: John Reisz - [email protected] Snail Mail: 111 Buck Run Dr, Harrison City, PA 15636
CORRECTIONS, ERRORS & OMISSIONS
Please send corrections & omissions to the editor, [email protected]
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GREATER PITTSBURGH
MUSTANG CLUB John Reisz
Newsletter Editor 111 Buck Run Dr
Harrison City, PA 15636
Newsletter Submissions
Please share your pictures and short stories with the
newsletter and the website; however, large quantities of
photos are better shared with the webmaster, while short
stories accompanied by one or two shots are better suited
for the newsletter. The Newsletter will share with the
webmaster!
The deadline for the next newsletter is: July 20, 2019
TO:
Next Meeting Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Croatian Center Picnic Grounds Board Mtg. 7:00 pm
General Mtg. 7:30 pm