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December 2016 Edition
M U S T A N G C L U B O F T A M P A O F F I C I A L N E W S L E T T E R
In this Edition... Mustang of the Month 1
Meet MCT’s Board 2
Editor’s Note 2
MCT on Facebook 2
Joining MCT 2
President’s Message 3
Good Girls, Nice Boys 3
Welcome New Members 4
Meet MCT Members … 4
Buy, Sell, and Trade 5
The Mustang Ladies Corner 5
35th Annual MCT Show 6-7
Mason Dixon Show 8
CS4C Poker Run/CruiseIn 9
Fountain View Car Show 9
Twas the Night before… 10
It’s a Loopy Life 10
The Rusty Report 11
Cruise-In’s 12
Member Services 12
MCA Benefits/Contacts 12
Calendar of Events 13
The Rust Bucket 13
Mark your Calendar 14
Snapshots 15
Bill Currie Referral Program 16
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Mustang of the Month: Frank Cossota’s 1965 Mustang Coupe
(by Melinda Morales) This month we are pleased to feature this beauti-ful little pony that is currently being escorted around the car show circuit by MCT member and current Executive Vice President, Frank Cossota. Our December Mustang of the Month is a 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 4V, 4 speed. It’s Poppy Red in color with black interior and it has a vinyl top and style steel wheels. Back in 1994 Frank traded a 1994 SVT Cobra, with removable hard top, for this pony. At the time it was obtained it needed paint, a new interior, and new chrome and rubber. He also add-ed a 4 bbl carburetor. After a year of restoration work Frank is nearly done, with just a little more detailing on the engine to complete. For those of you who are new to the club, Frank Cossota is a founding member of MCT, going back to 1981 when some vintage ponycar enthu-siasts got together to form “Classic Mustangs of Tampa,” which later be-came “Mustang Club of Tampa.” At that time Frank worked for Bill Currie Ford as a Fleet Service Coordinator, and he was elected as our first club President. In fact, if you ask Frank how long he has been in the club his answer is likely to be “always.”
(Continued on page 14)
So who’s been naughty or nice
this year? The Christmas Edition
The Pony Express Melinda Morales, Editor
(Email: [email protected])
Newsletter Staff:
Lupe Minute………. Lifestyle Reporter
Rumer Mills……….. Investigative Reporter
Sally Ride...……….. Traveling Reporter
Paige Turner..…….. Reporter At Large
Rusty Sparks……... Staff Mechanic
Ada Sage…………… Staff Philosopher
Thanks to our contributors this month:
Joyce Bendishaw, Harry DePeppe, Rusty Gillis, Lucy Carroll, Mark Morley, Frank Cossota
(Note: Melinda writes under multiple pen names)
Up Front
Board Members... Brandon Pacifica
Chris Painter
Suzann Painter
Bob Perry
Robbie Polo (Cruise Coordinator)
Kevin Riley (PP)
Paul Strausbaugh (Facebook)
Phil Bendishaw
Jim Carroll
Phil Collie
Rusty Gillis
Paul Hiley
Chris Meyer (PP)
Frank Morales
Mark Morley (PP)
Officers... President ………..……… Joyce Bendishaw
Executive VP ………..……… Frank Cossota (PP)
Treasurer ………..……… Lucy Carroll
Secretary ………..……… Harold Champion
Webmaster ………..……… Scott Englert
Membership ………..……… Harry DePeppe
Newsletter ………..……… Melinda Morales
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Hello MCT Members!
Well, I’m on Newsletter #2 and I haven’t been fired yet … hummm, guess that envelope needs to be pushed just a little more…On a
serious note, I want to thank those of you who sent such kind notes regarding the November Newslet-ter. I appreciate your kindness. Since joining MCT I’ve always been amazed at the friendliness of our membership.
Another thing that amazes me is the generosity the club shows to the needs of our local charities. With the holiday season upon us I am reminded of the old saying, “to give is better than to receive” and I’m so proud that our club demonstrates this, not only during the Christmas holidays, but though-out the entire year. With this in mind I want to thank Darlene Esposito for being my Holiday inspi-ration. At our Bill Currie Car Show Darlene won
over $500 from the 50/50 drawing and promptly donated it back to the charities. Talk about the holi-day spirit! I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year! - Melinda
PP = Past President
Not a member? Thinking of applying for membership?
Ownership of a Mustang is not required, just an
enthusiasm for the model.
Go to http://www.mustangcluboftampa.com/
membership/
Or e-mail the Membership Director
Facebook Friends of the MCT is now up to:
1910!
Make sure you check us out on Facebook! Many
thanks to Paul Strausbaugh for
keeping the club’s Facebook page
up to date and interesting.
I’ve been Very Good this year!
Of course, by next year you may think me
perpetually naughty… darn!
- Melinda
Thanks to our
Club Leaders!
A Note from
Your Editor
Up Front
Car shows and Holidays, tis the Season!
Thanks to all who attended our Annual Car Show On November 5th, it was a great success be-cause of you!
MCT helped raise $23,000 and funds are being distributed among the charities that include Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Homeless Initiative, Homes for Heroes and Chil-dren’s Cancer Center. It is great partnering with Bill Currie Ford and we are fortunate with the sup-port they provide the club with venue, free food and other activities during the day to keep the event fun.
I am also proud to announce that The Mustang Club of Tampa won the MCA President’s Award for our outstanding achievement and devotion to
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the Mustang hobby and service to the community.
With busy schedules and holidays approaching, we will not have a meet-
ing in November or December. How-ever, the 2016 Mustang Club of Tampa
Christmas Dinner Party will be Saturday, December 10th, 6pm at Gaspar’s Grotto in
Ybor City. More infor-mation is within the newsletter.
Be sure to RSVP to Lucy Carroll if you plan on attending.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!
Thanks, Joyce Bendishaw, MCT President [email protected]
A Word from our President
I prefer to be
Naughty and save
Santa the trip! - Joyce
Nice Boys… Now for
those MCT members who are still waiting for Santa to visit, and who can honestly say they’ve been “nice” this year, let me suggest a trip to Bill Currie Ford to check out the two Saleen Mustangs they have on their display floor. One in black and one in red, ‘cause good
Why do we wish people a “Merry Christmas” instead of a “Happy Christmas”? Because
the two are about the same, but with “Merry Christmas” an extra twinkle is
seen in the eyes! - Ada Sage, Staff Philosopher
Good Girls … Christmas came
early this year for MCT member Vicki Wright, who was apparently a VERY GOOD GIRL this year because her husband, Ron, bought her this Mus-tang at the recent Nature Coast Car Show. Perhaps we will have to invite Vicki to hold a training class on this “good” thing because she apparently has it mastered! Congrats Vicki!
guys deserve a great present! And to those who have been naughty … well this is a great ride for our naughty, naughty Mus-tang Men too! Just sayin’...
Mustang Club of America’s President’s Award was awarded to Mustang Club of
Tampa!
William & Cindy Moline ‘65 Convertible Robert Daniels ‘16 Fastback Ed & Pat Collier ‘66 Convertible Arlene & Travis Creighton ‘92 GT Hatchback Donald Durr ‘04 Convertible Jack & Sabrina ‘16 GT Convertible Westenbarger
A hearty welcome to our newest club members.
Join us at our next club meeting or event
and bring a Mustang friend!
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Welcome to
Our Newest MCT Members...
Our total membership
is up to 160 families!
MCT News
gine assembly. The two Fords made a major hard cov-er book which Jerry considers a great honor.
Nowadays, in addition to their other interests, they are the proud owners of a 1965 Caspian Blue Convertible, 289, 4-speed, which is soon to be an automatic! Being older Street Rodder's and Antique car people they picked up their Mustang for the look and availability of parts. Jerry says he always wanted one but, at eight-een years old, couldn’t afford it. See … living the dream!
Jerry and Lorraine heard about MCT from Harry De-Peppe (go Harry!) and joined in November 2016 be-cause they were always “club type” people when it came to antiques and classics. Now they will be look-ing forward to rides and comradeship with fellow MCT members. So the next time you are at an MCT event and run into Jer-ry and Lorraine, take a moment to say hello and get to know them. I can vouch for the fact that they are a real kick! - Melinda, Editor
Gary Crist ‘15 Roush RS1 Douglas & Kelly Robbins ‘16 & ‘14 Mustangs Denise Shenberger & ‘15 GT Coupe Rick Claxton Greg Dudley ‘17 GT Coupe Jerry & Lorraine May ‘65 Convertible Michael Logue & ‘08 GT Convertible Tammi Rosen
Meet MCT Members … Jerry & Lorraine May! This month we shine a spotlight on Jerry and Lorraine May. Both Jerry and Lor-raine were raised in Da Bronx, New York. They relocated to Hudson Valley (above West Point) and lived there for twenty seven years before retiring
to Florida.
They’ve been married forty-three years and say it’s been a blast! They both worked in the corporate world with interesting careers, but both have been retired for twenty one years and are now “living the dream”. Lorraine likes to draw and she enjoys gar-dening. Jerry enjoys riding his Harley Davidson Road King and combat shooting.
In the past they owned five antiques/classics while living in New York. A 1940 LaSalle, 1930 and 1931 Fords, a 1956 Chevy and a 1979 Corvette - all in one garage. Jerry has done two ground up restora-tions - from body work to paint, upholstery and en-
I’ve been good for the last week or so! I say we just focus
on that! - Phil
MCT News
For Sale (not Pictured)
Price Reduced! 2005 Mustang GT Premi-um Coupe - 45,066 miles $11,000 Miner-al Grey with dark Charcoal Leather Int. 5spd Manual; 4.6 L V8 Single Owner-No accidents, Rear spoiler, Shaker 500 Ste-reo-6 Way Power Seat; numerous op-tions! Thomas Kelly Largo 727-539-7823.
For Sale (Pictured left)
1994 Mustang GT Convertible - 5.0 V8 motor. Auto. 86k orig-inal miles. Newer Bul-litt wheels, Cobra gauges, and head-lights. New tires. Perfect top and white leather interior. Original paint. Really nice car. Been in my family since
almost new. A steal at $7,295. For more info contact [email protected]
For Sale (Pictured right)
Mustang Convertible My car is a 1966 200ci inline 6cyl Mustang Convertible. It is RWD with a 3 speed transmission. It is Burgun-
dy with a white top. It has Black Leather Interior and as far as asking price, I will negotiate with in-terested buyers. Serious interest only, contact Mark thru: [email protected]
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FOR MCT MEMBERS Buy, Sell, Trade … Here!
MCT members looking to Buy, Sell, or Trade can post items here. Our newsletter reaches all our members and several other Mustang
Clubs. E-mail your photo & info to: [email protected]
Pssst … Dear Members: After my offer last month nobody invited me to help
with your shopping needs, but this month let me point out that it’s Christmas! And who likes to do all that annoying holiday shopping? So, again I say, if you need help with your shopping I’m more than
happy to assist. All I need is your credit card … and I’ll deliver in my elf outfit…
- Melinda, Editor
How to tell if you’ve been Naughty this year: You get a battery with a note
from Santa saying “Toy not Included” - Ada Sage, Staff Philosopher
Hi Lovely MCT Ladies! Recently the club came out with new 35th Anniversary Shirts and, not to be put off by the fact that they were all the men’s T-Shirt style, I got the bright idea of modifying mine.
So I purchased it, than modified the neckline, then I “blinged” it with chrystals. I wore it at the MCT Car Show at Bill Currie Ford and the modifications were a hit, so I thought I would share the idea. It’s easy and a great way to put some sparkle in your step for the holidays! Enjoy! Happy Holidays!
- Melinda, Editor
I’ve been good … so long as we
understand that what happens
under the Mistletoe stays
under the Misteltoe! - Jim
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Out & About
Mustang Memories … 35th Annual MCT Ford & Mustang Roundup
MCT’s 35th An-nual Mustang, Shelby and Ford Roundup Car Show was held at Bill Currie Ford on Novem-
ber 5, 2016.
As a beautiful day dawned, parking crews parked cars in an orderly fash-ion, registration workers pro-cessed people without any waiting lines, and the judges did their jobs with efficiency, examining each and every car.
Throughout the day eve-ryone took turns taking charity test drives, and in return received a free lunch from Tijuana Flats. It didn’t take long before we hit our goal of 300
drives, and with spon-sor donations of $75 for each drive we raised $22,500 for this year’s charities:
Oh, I’ve been very, very good … and why are you laughing?
- Marilou
MCT member Erika Beck with John Clor A pile-on for the 300th drive!
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Homeless Initia-tive, Homes for Heroes, Cancer Center for Chil-dren and One-Voice Pe-diatric Cancer.
We also had a spe-cial guest, John Clor, from Ford Perfor-mance, who greeted enthusiasts and signed autographs.
To end the day on an uplifting note, our 50/50 winner, Darlene Esposito, promptly donated her winnings of over $500 back to our charities. Congratulations to all the award winners and thanks for supporting MCT. Thanks also go out to MCT members for your
hard work in making our show so successful. - Mark Morley
(Thanks, also, to Mark Mor-ley, Car Show Chairman, for
all his hard work in making the show such a huge suc-cess! Great job, Mark! - Melinda)
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Out & About
Mustang Memories … 35th Annual MCT Ford & Mustang RoundUp (continued)
The Many Faces of MCT...
We work hard, we play as much as possible, and we cherish our friendships! Oh, and we love showing off our Mustangs, too! So you just have to love it when we can spend a day doing it all! Congratulations to Joe Sutera on winning the Tijuana Flats Trophy and to Lee Easley for winning MCT’s Founders Choice award!
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Out & About
On Sunday, November 13, 2016,
with the help of the Bay Area Cor-
vette Club, the Suncoast Mus-
tang Club and members of
MCT, we worked together for
Mason Dixon's Best of the
Best Car Show and raised
$15,000 for the Christmas
Wish Fund. Many thanks to
all who attended, all who worked
and all who supported.
Also, congratulations to Frank Cos-
sota, Bob Perry, Chris Meyer, Frank
Morales, Jeff Raimo, and Mark
Eastty on receiving awards at this
show.
Mustang Club of Tampa and
our friends raised nearly
$40,000 in just two week-
ends for Charity! - Mark
Morley
Mustang Memories … Mason Dixon Christmas Wish Car & Truck Show
TBD. I just wrote a
letter to Santa. I asked him to bring
me a clearer definition of
“naughty.” - Lucy
Dear Santa, this year all I want is a fat bank account and a skinny body. Let’s try not to mix up the two like you did last year, ok?
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Out & About M
usta
ng M
emor
ies
… C
S4C P
oker
Run
& C
ruise-in
Seven Mustangs participated in the Annual Fountain View Estates Car Show in Tampa on Saturday Oct 29th, 2016.
Present were MCT members William & Cookie Melendez with their ’03, David Webb with his ’96 GT and myself with my ’14 GT. Four other Mustangs with a couple potential new members were there as well.
Weather was beautiful and Paul Figoni did his usual exceptional job organizing the show. A small show of 55 vehicles, the event featured free registration, a Steel
drum band, free BBQ, mac n’ cheese, cole slaw and baked beans. Free bot-tled water, Iced tea & lemonade made talking to all the partici-pants easier.
A nice day to come out and see some beautiful vehicles.
— Harry DePeppe
I’ve been Great! I make
money disappear into
thin air and blame it on the
magic of Christmas!
- Anne
Musta
ng Memorie
s … Founta
in View E
state
s Car S
how
On November 19th, 2016 MCT members met up with the CS4C team to sup-port the 2016 Toys for Tots Poker Run
& Cruise-In Car Show supporting Toys for Tots and Joshua House. The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program hopes to deliver, not just a toy, but a mes-sage of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming re-sponsible, pro-ductive, patriotic citizens. Joshua House is a safe haven for abused, neglected and abandoned chil-dren. This program offers healing and care in a nurturing and family-like environ-
ment for children aged 6-17 who've been removed from their homes due to crises.
So whether you love to play poker, love showing off your ride while cruising around with other enthusiasts, or love seeing all the cars at a Cruise-in, this event has it all. But most of all this event reflects the big heart of fellow car enthusiasts who are do-ing great things to give back to their com-munities, especially at this time of year, by making the spirit of Christmas bright for children in need. - Melinda, Editor
William & Cookie Melendez’ ‘03 Mustang
David Webb’s 1996 GT Mustang
A potential new mem-ber’s Mustang II, which he bought in TX for $2000 …
Way to grow our membership, Harry!
These runs are always opportu-nities to get to know fellow MCT members better. Case in point … one very active couple decided to change things up on the Poker Run. She drove, and he provided directions. He was so proud, telling everyone what a good job he planned to do … and my first thought was “how cute...” Well, by the end of the run “cute” wasn’t quite the word she would be using to describe her morning. Lucky for them I believe what happens on the trail stays on the trail...especially be-cause I think he likes messing with her mind … yep, one of our naughty boys!
Highlights
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For your enjoyment this is my rendition
of a MCT General Meeting, based on
the famous poem “Twas the Night
before Christmas.” - Melinda, Editor
It’s a Loopy Life ... By Lupe Minute, Lifestyle Reporter
I hate to say this but I think “he” (Santa) just might be a “she”. Think about it. Christmas is a big coordi-nated event that makes you feel warm and fuzzy all over. Like a wedding (and we know what men think of those). So I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull it all off! Another problem for a male Santa would be getting there. First of all, the male Santa is never going to get into a vehicle with reindeer to pull him instead of a big old loud engine. And wouldn’t that wake up the children? Kind of ruins the surprise element, doesn’t it? And even if the male Santa made it to his first few stops, you know he would inevi-tably get lost up there in the snow and clouds … and we know how males feel about asking for directions. Add to this the fact that there would be unavoidable delays in the chimney. What do you think all those cookies have done to Santa’s belly? Then let’s talk about the obvious problem with a male Santa … Men can't pack a bag, much less a sack (no, there is no use arguing with me on this one). Still want more? Okay, no man wants to be caught wearing red velvet or having their physique described, even in jest, as a "bowlful of jelly." And no male Santa is going to do the shopping … especially with a bunch of elves. Now, to be fair, with a female Santa Christmas would probably be late be-cause she'd have to fix her makeup and hair after leaving each house. Okay, maybe I’m overthinking this … let’s just stick to Santa Claus being a guy …
‘Twas the night of our Meeting ...
‘Twas the night of our Meeting, at Bill Currie’s place Not a member was stirring, although our hearts raced. The pizza passed out, around the room with such care,
Look at those cookies! There were plenty to share!
Then each member nestled right down in a seat, And Joyce called for order, oh my, what a feat! With our Secretary ready, his pad in its place, Writing the minutes, extra pens just in case.
Then off we went, introductions we’d chatter, ‘Til Phil sprang up to see what was the matter. And away around the room he flew like a flash,
Slipping and sliding on Lucy’s loose cash.
The finances were shared with some swagger and show, Giving hope for the New Year to some spenders I know.
When, up from his chair smiling eyes did appear, And Harry grinned and reported ten new members were here.
With my staff of reporters, so lively and quick, I reported my newsletter would be a real kick.
Loopy stories to amuse us, and Rumors to spill, And Rusty, with humor, would give us a thrill!
And then, in a twinkling, I heard Mark declare, “Our club shirts are here, we’ve got something to wear!”
As I threw up my head, and was turning around, Up on the table he came with a bound.
A bundle of shirts he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
He was open for business, those shirts how they flowed, And he was so happy, his face how it glowed!
Then more rapid than Mustangs, we came to events, And Frank whistled, and shouted, and called to the gents! “Did you go on that cruise? How about those two shows?
Let’s hear your impression so everyone knows!”
Robbie told of a Cruise he has planned as a treat, The drive we would take, oh the food we would eat!
And in the flash of a moment, Paul’s camera was there, “Let me capture a picture, on our Facebook I’ll share!”
“Well don’t forget me!” our Webmaster cried As he twisted his head and gave a wink of the eye!
How I laughed when I saw them, all so cheery and bright, And I knew, without doubt, this had been a good night.
Then alas Joyce sprang up, and to us gave dismissal, And away we all flew, like the down of a thistle.
But we heard her exclaim, ‘ere she drove out of sight, "Great Meeting to all, and to all a Good-Night!"
Highlights
www.gillisrestorations.com 727-847-7973
Email: [email protected]
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This month I thought I would give you a little history and up-date on my race car. I bought a 1969 Q code (428 CJ) body from Hubert Platt who was a member of the Ford Drag Team in 1969 that had been
used by Ford as a Boss 302 test car. The Gulf-stream Aqua Mustang had no quarter scoops, the front fenders were rolled, hood, deck lid and tail-light panel was blacked out and it had a steel front spoiler. Hubert saved it from the crusher! I re-moved the drive train in July 1971 from my SS/FA
Mustang that I bought from Hubert in November 1969. This was the first race I went to before it was painted. (See Picture #1)
I received best appearing car after it was painted during the NHRA points race in Miami. (See Picture #2) I went to the World Finals in Texas and they want-
ed me to add the quarter scoops since all Mustangs’ except the Boss 302 had quarter scoops.
The Rusty Report
By Rusty Gillis
#2
After a lot of discussion they let me race but said I had to have scoops before I could race again. I went to Pomona and won class. (See Picture #3) This is how the engine looked at Pomona in 1972. (See Pic-ture #4)
I raced the car until NHRA changed the Super Stock rules in 1975. It was parked until around 1992 when I decided to re-build it to race in Stock and ran it off and on until around 2000. Unfortunately
the paint cracked and I stripped it and painted it white. (See Pic-ture #5) In 2005 I painted it in my shop close to the way it was raced in the 70’s. I went to a few car
shows and raced a little until 2008. After that I removed the engine to have it re-built. (See Picture #6) The engine in now on the dyno and so far makes 512 HP at
6200 rpm’s. This is how it looks in the shop now. My plan is to race in B/SA next year. (See Picture #7) (We look forward to hearing all about it—Go Rusty!)
I’ve had a particularly
Naughty year … but it was worth it! Why do you think I’m always
smiling? - Robbie
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#1
Features
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Members who would like to add your business or service, which may be of
interest to other members, email your info to: newsletter
@mustangcluboftampa.com
Area Cruise-Ins Events are subject to change so always check with organizers.
√ Every 1st Monday - Mustang Mondays, Biff
Burger & Buffy’s BBQ, 6 to 9:30pm. 3939 49th St N. St Petersburg. Info: 727-522-0088. Free event. December meet is Toy Drive, bring a toy! More info on MCT facebook page.
√ Every Tuesday Evening - WOW! 5:30-8:30pm.
10902 N. Dale Mabry, free, open-to-all, trophies, 50/50, music, Info: Jerry 813-780-1215.
√ 2nd Friday - Sonic Drive-In - An informal, so-
cial get-together of MCT members & friends. 6:30pm on the 2nd Friday of each month at Sonic Drive-In. 2523 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, just south of Columbus. Bring your Mustang or not. Rain or Shine.
√ Every Friday - Citrus Park DQ Grill & Chill
6-9pm 8410 Citrus Park Dr. Music, door prizes &
Phil Collie Internet Consultant Lazydays, The RV Authority Cell: 800-626-7800 [email protected] John Underwood Custom Cabinetry U.S. Design & Mill, Inc. Cell: 813-854-2321 [email protected] Jeremy & Jessica Cianfrocca Auto Detailing Tampa Wax Slingers Ph: 813-409-2630 [email protected] Fred Flesche Indoor Gun Range/Sales Shooting Sports Inc. Ph: 813-933-3000 [email protected]
Rusty Gillis Automotive Restoration Gillis Performance Restorations Ph: 727-847-7973 [email protected] Glenn Bornemann Auto Detailing Products Garage One Ph: 813-380-3773 [email protected] Jose Chinchilla Autobody & Collision Full Metal Garage Ph: 813-217-5364 fullmetalgarage.com
50/50. Free cone for the first 20 registered. Space limited to 45 cars. Info: Paul Figoni 813468-027
√ Every Friday - Pep Boys Speed Shop, 5-8pm
10124 N. Florida Ave, open-to-all, drivers receive a hot dog & soda, door prizes, 10% discount on store purchases, DJ Ed Cullins. Info: Joe 813-933-2424.
√ 2nd Saturday - NorthPointe Village, 5-8pm.
16506 Pointe Village Dr, Lutz. Door prizes, oldies, music and 50/50. Info: Paul Figoni 813-468-0277
√ 2nd Saturday - Breakfast & Coffee at Insty Tune.
7am to 9am. 14783 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618.
√ Last Saturday - Cars & Coffee at Streetside Clas-
sics. 9am-12. 4610 Pet Lane, Lutz, FL. 150+ clas-sic cars on display under one roof.
Member Businesses
and Services
Mustang Club
of America Another great perk for
Mustang Club of Tampa members, who also join the National Club
Mustang Club of America
MCA members can take advantage of The Ford X-Plan
Purchase a Mustang with a deep pricing discount, the process is both simple &
rewarding.
Don’t forget to make the dealer aware of your MCT membership for a $150 loyalty bonus to the Mustang Club of Tampa. See below for
details.
http://www.mustang.org/content.php/274-X-Plan-Pricing-for-MCA-Members
Features
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Car Shows & Other Events Events are subject to change so always check with organizers.
* = Car Shows with Mustang classes.
The Rust Bucket... By Rusty Sparks, Staff Mechanic
MCT members Jessica & Jeremy Cianfrocca. For info: www.TampaWaxSlingers.com
Other Noteworthy Activities -
√ Note: No December MCT Gen-
eral Meeting.
√ Dec 10th — MCT Christmas
Party. Saturday evening Dec. 10th, 6 pm at Gaspar’s Grotto in Ybor City. See page 13 for details. Ques-tions: call Lucy Carroll at 813-884 8736, or email: [email protected].
√ Jan 21 (*Note change from nor-
mal Tuesday date) —MCT Gen-eral Meeting. Our next club meeting is scheduled for Saturday morning, Jan 21st at 10:00am, in the room over the Bill Curie Ford showroom. Join us for our first General Meeting of 2017 then a cruise and lunch to follow! Details coming soon.
(See MCT Website for fliers.)
√ Dec 2-4 – Tampa Bay Inter-
national Auto Show. Hundreds of new models on show. Sun-day is Family Day. Noon to 10pm Friday, 10am-10pm Sat-urday and 10am-6pm Sunday. Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa.
√ Dec 3rd - Streetside Classics
2nd Annual Car Show. 4610 Pet Ln. Lutz, FL. This is a Toys For Tots program, details soon.
√ Dec 10 – Northpointe Village
Classic Car Show. Hosted by Let’s Roll Promotions. live mu-sic, door prizes, 50/50; no entry fee; open to all classic and mus-cle cars, street rods, hot rods and customs. 3-6pm. 16506 Point Village Drive, Lutz. Con-tact Paul Figoni 813-468-0277.
√ Dec 4 – Biffs Kids Toys for
Pinellas Kids Annual Benefit Car Show. Trophies to be given; auction, 50/50. Pre-register for $20. Biff Burger and Buffy’s BBQ, 3939 49th St. N., St. Pe-tersburg. Call Troy at (727) 244-8519, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.biffburgers.com.
√ Dec 10 – Cruise into Beef’s.
Open and free car show; DJ Ed Cullins. 5-8pm. Beef ‘O’ Brad-y’s, 2561 E. State Road 60, Val-rico. Ed Cullins at 813-294-7803 or email [email protected].
√ Dec 11 – Car & Motorcycle
Show and Swap Meet. Regis-tration is $10; vendor space is
Car Shows - $4. 9-2pm. USA Flea Market, 11721 U.S. 19, Port Richey (200 yards south of State Road 52). Phone 727-868-2143.
√ Dec 11 – Christmas Benefit
Open Car & Truck Show. Open to all years, makes and models. $15 pre-registration or $20 day of show. 11-2pm. Quaker Steak & Lube, 10400 49th St. N., Pinel-las Park. Visit www.premiumcarshows.com.
√ Dec 17 – Plant City Strawber-
ry Classic Car Show. Free regis-tration and admission; pre-1990 and older cars and trucks as well as antiques, hot rods, customs and classics.as well as men and children) and a model car show. 4-9pm. McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City. Phone 813-754-3707, or visit website: www.plantcity.org.
√ Jan 5 – Roamin’ Oldies Clas-
sic Car Club Cruise-In Car Show; free; classic, modern and specialty cars, live entertain-ment. 6pm - 9pm. Seafood Dive restaurant (Winn-Dixie parking lot), 6186 U.S. 41 N., Apollo Beach. Phone 813- 382-6699.
√ *Jan 7, 2017 - 23rd Annual
Ford & Mustang RoundUp. Silver Springs State Park, Ocala. 8am - 4pm. Sponsored by NPD For info: https://www.npdlink.com/
√ Jan 14, 2017 - 3rd Annual
Boggy Bottom Car Show & Buf-fet at Lupton’s Ranch in Plant City. Benefit is Black Dagger Mil-itary Hunt Club. Organized by
Vise-Grips: Used to round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.—Rusty Sparks
I’ve been good … no matter what my wife
says- Leo
What a great Party! Look, my favorite
mixed nuts!
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Mark Your Calendar and make your Reservation!
You must RSVP to Lucy at [email protected] or call 813-884-8736. Deadline is 12/6/16. Menu: Roast pork and roast chicken, white/yellow rice, black beans, plantain chips, salad, 3 dressings, bread and butter and a dessert bar. This also includes water, coffee, tea and lemonade. A no-host bar is provided. You can also order off the menu at your cost. The party will be on the veranda outside. There are large umbrellas for cover. If cool, there are heaters. Many surprises!
Mustang Club of Tampa
Christmas Party December 10, 2016
from 6pm to 9pm At Gasper’s Grotto
1805 East 7th Avenue, Ybor City, Florida $10 per person. Guests are $20 each (pay at dinner)
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Frank has owned approximately twenty-five Mustangs (mostly Fastbacks and Convertibles) over the years and still enjoys showing his current car at local car shows. It takes a lot of time and dedica-tion to keep our ponies looking their best, but no matter how many cars Frank has restored he is still always willing to spend whatever time is necessary keep-ing his pony at its best … and it shows! Luckily, Frank is retired now and able to enjoy his Mus-tang hobby with his lovely wife of over 50 years, Carol. Thanks for your dedication, Frank, to the hobby and our club!
Gift exchange: If you wish to participate in the gift exchange bring a gift. Mark it “male” or “female” or “either.” Value should be no more than $15. We are also collecting unwrapped toys for kids. Bring one if you wish. Parking: There is parking behind the restaurant for $6. There are free parking areas within three blocks. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! Lucy Carroll Treasurer and Christmas Party Chairman Ph: 813-884 8736 or email: [email protected]
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MCT Gives ... On Friday, November 18th, 2016 our President, Joyce Bendishaw met with Derek Four-
nier and Cheryl Stewart. Representatives of the What The Buc? Really Matters Foundation. After a very suc-cessful Car Show at Bill Currie Ford, this was MCT’s opportunity to provide this Foundation with a check for $1,135 which was raised from our 50/50 sales.
For those that aren't familiar with this Foundation, they have sent goodies to the troops overseas, packaged food for Africa, lent their voice to pediatric cancer, helped with the battle against domestic violence, raised money for the American Heart Association, grown beards for Movember, worn pink bras in October and pro-vided toys for little ones during some scary times. Congratulations to all the MCT members who supported the 50/50 ticket sales. It is wonderful to be part of an organization like MCT who enjoys our hobby but also never forgets those in need.—Melinda, Editor
A Mustang Man Present ... (Zero to 60 Designs creates a fusion of Ford GT and Mustang) From Facebook, Autoblog, original article by Joel Stocksdale This car, which Zero to 60 Designs has produced for this year's SEMA show, is called the GTT, for Gran Turismo Tribute. It takes some of the most iconic design cues of the Ford GT supercar and incorporates them into the Mustang. Whether these two great de-
signs look great together is up to the beholder, but it's worth noting that the company claims to have designed and built it in just six weeks. Impressive. Zero to 60 Designs also made sure to give the GTT some added performance to back up its supercar-inspired looks. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 gets a supercharger from ProCharger, Magnaflow dual ex-haust, and an ECU tune from SCT Performance. These modifications are claimed to be good for over 800 horse-power. The company also upgraded the car's handling and braking abilities with Eibach Pro-Street-S suspension, Brem-bo brakes and Pirelli P-Zero tires.
For people that do like the look of this package, we have good news: Zero to 60 Designs plans to offer a limited run of GTTs to the public. The company expects to start produc-tion in early 2017, and it will have pricing available by Christ-mas. It could make for a good consolation prize for someone that missed out on a GT in the first round of applications. Or it could be a fun matching daily for some-one that did snag a new GT.
(Okay, Mustang Men, place your orders … - Melinda)
From my house to yours … On a
final note I would like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous new year! - Your Editor, Melinda Morales
Shelby & Spencer Morales
Have been very, very good this year!
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Club members, and the club, have special Loyalty Privileges at Bill Currie Ford. Earn $$$, receive dis-counts, and work with a dedicated team to assist you. Here is what we get in return:
** $150 – Paid to the Club when a club member pur-chases a vehicle
** $150 – Paid to any Member who refers a friend to purchase a vehicle
** 10% -- Discount for Parts and Service
A dedicated team of Mustang enthusiasts at Bill Currie are assigned to assist you.
Sales: Mike Valdes (813) 672-1704 Service: Tony Bastas (813) 554-5441 Parts: Joe Bates (813) USA-5555 ext 1433 Body Shop: Chad Dasher (813) 554-5390 Marketing: Christy Vannette (813) 357-6766 (Dealership Club Contact)
To receive these benefits always introduce yourself as a member of Mustang Club of Tampa and present your membership card. If there are any questions con-tact club President Joyce Bendishaw at mail-to:[email protected] or Christy Vannette listed above. Please give Bill Currie a try, and refer your friends. Let us know if you make a pur-chase.
Bill Currie Ford
Referral Program
$$$$ Benefits to Members of Mustang Club of Tampa provided
by Bill Currie Ford!
If purchasing a vehicle - present the voucher below with your membership card at the time of sale!
