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THE ACCELERATOR VOLUME 46- ISSUE 08- August 2014

Jack Telnak Former Ford Design VP Visits MOCSEM Monthly Meeting

In this Issue 18 Days The BOSS's Corner……………………….....2 About the Club………………………………...2 till Mustang Memories 2014 July General Meeting Minutes .………..…...4 Ponies from Down Under……………..……..5 North McComb County Fair………….……...7 If you just can't wait, take a look at Detailing Tips………………….……………...8 MOCSEM at Telegraph Cruise………….….9 all the fun from 2011, 2012, and MOCSEM Looking for Board Members…...9 MOCSEM Calendar…………………………10 2013 Mustang Memories Shows. For Sale / Wanted………………..………...11 Support or Sponsors……………………….12 Photos are available at: Business Card Classified Ads……………13 mocsem.smugmug.com Find more information: www.mocsem.com.

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The Boss's Corner About the Club

By Mike Rey The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan MOCSEM President (MOCSEM) was founded in November 1975 by a group of individuals with the desire to protect and Showtime is here! preserve the as one of the most attractive and fun filled cars ever made. We are I seriously cannot believe the month of our show has enthusiasts of all ages with a love affair with the finally arrived, wish I had another 6 months at least many generations of America’s Premiere Pony Car. to finish planning, to say this year’s show was by far Whether it’s a coupe, convertible or fastback from the most challenging, most stressful, most 1964½ to the current model or the 2004 Cobra, we expensive, most wearing is all an understatement! love them all. The mission of club members is to Have received more criticism, more hurdles and collect, restore, and preserve the history of the longest show checklist than ever before! With having Mustang along with the stories of the people and the literally less than 5 months from the word go until the roles that they played in making this one of the great show itself is a HUGE challenge to pull off a 50th cars of the 20th Century. Although ownership is not a Anniversary Event! This show will cost us well into requirement for membership, your enthusiasm, the high 5 figures alone this year! We have ran into expertise, and / or love of the automobile are most obstacle after obstacle daily. But in the end it will all welcome. be worth the pride we have in pulling off a 50th event Many of our club members own one or more here in Dearborn with only a 5 month planning Mustangs in varying body styles, models and years. window and only our club budget! You will see things Club members are always exchanging information, at our show this year as you do every single year providing sources for parts, literature and helpful that you have never seen before, one of a kind cars hints for restoring or maintaining their Mustangs. Our and attractions. And for the first time in my tenure we members are a diverse group of individuals, located will be hosting a banquet to kick things off! This year throughout Southeastern Michigan and all share a we are hosting what I am personally dubbing the great appreciation for the Ford Mustang. Our general greatest single event in MOCSEM history and that is membership meetings are held on the second the Mustang Heroes Banquet, where we will fill a Tuesday of each month. Our monthly newsletter, room with more people from Mustang's 50 year rich The Accelerator, provides the members with reports history than EVER assembled before and more than on club activities, technical information, EVER will be assembled again! This is the one event advertisements and business service locations and you do not want to miss, I promise you that! If you more. Some club activities include car shows, don't attend you will kick yourself after hearing and picnics, sporting events, cruise nights and technical seeing what you missed! This will be a night no one sessions. will ever forget! Our goal as a club is to be able to provide greater benefits than any other Mustang club General Meetings can offer, I think we have by far accomplished that General membership meetings are held the and will continue to hold that title for many years to come! So please come out and support your club on second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at: its biggest weekend in our 39 year history! Sign up Warren Valley Banquet Center for the banquet & Mustang Memories and make a 26116 W. Warren Ave. ton of memories that will last a lifetime and I promise Dearborn Heights, MI you will be glad you did! See everyone out there! (313) 561-1040 Let's do this MOCSEM! A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 pm for $13 per person which includes beverages. So come early and socialize over dinner. The dinner menu will vary every month and will be published on the event calendar at www.mocsem.com. General meetings are open to the public and are a great chance to learn more about the club.

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Newsletter 2014 Board of Directors The Accelerator is published monthly as the official newsletter of MOCSEM and is available on the club’s web President site at www.mocsem.com. If you would like to receive or Mike Rey stop receiving a hard copy of the newsletter in the mail, [email protected] please contact the Editor with your name and address. 313.304.5244

All correspondence concerning The Accelerator should be Vice President directed to the Editor: Ken Janus [email protected] Ken Kirchoff 248.921.0801 517-673-8536 [email protected] Treasurer Rich Kocan Membership [email protected] 248.349.2114 Membership dues for MOCSEM are $35.00 USD per year. To join, download the membership form from Secretary www.mocsem.com or just pick one up at one of our events Dawn Davis and send payment to: [email protected] 313.937.3808 MOCSEM PO Box 39088 Redford, MI 48239 Membership Kathy Janus Classified ads are available to MOCSEM members free of [email protected] charge and run online and in The Accelerator for 3 734.751.6265 months. Articles and classified ads for The Accelerator must be submitted to the editor by the 15th of the month to Social Director be considered for publication the following month. Melissa Palmquist Submissions may be edited for content and grammar. [email protected] 734.604.9665 Except as noted, all published articles become the property of MOCSEM and may not be reprinted without permission of the editor. Views and opinions expressed in Web Administrator the newsletter are not those of the club, officers, Craig Zygmunt membership, editor or advertisers. MOCSEM, Inc. does [email protected] 734.765.8066 not necessarily endorse the businesses and/or services which advertise in The Accelerator. Accelerator Editor Ken Kirchoff The Mustang Club of America [email protected] 517.673.8536 (MCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, care, history and enjoyment of all model Merchandise years of Mustang, Shelby, Boss, Tracey Rey Saleen, Roush, SVT Cobra, Steeda [email protected] 313.304.0701 and McLaren. You'll find members throughout the United States, Canada and World Wide and more than 170 local MCA Regional Director chapters. Mike Sové [email protected] 248.355.1477 MOCSEM is one of, if not the largest local chapter of the MCA, and we encourage all MOCSEM members to consider joining the MCA. Trustee Dave Kalinowski [email protected] For more information about The Mustang Club of America, 734.464.1982 go to www.mustang.org.

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requested he return to the US to work on the design for the MOCSEM Calendar 1979 Mustang. Jack said he did not design the 1979 Mustang, but picked the team that designed that car.

Some of the features that had to be in the 1979 Mustang By Melissa Palmquist were the 2+2 Notch Back Design, the long hood and short deck (referred to as Ford DNA), strong down the road MOCSEM Social Director graphics, great stance. It was based on the Fox Platform

Can you believe it is already August? Where has the and had to be a total design departure from the 1974-1978 summer gone? Many of us had an exciting July….MIS, Mustang II. The 1979 Mustang was one of the bestselling Mackinaw City, Telegraph Cruise and other things Mustangs. He said this was the most exciting car he sprinkled in between. August is promising to be just as designed at Ford Motor Co. He told us the 2015 Mustang busy. Of course the two most important events are the is being sold worldwide in both right and left hand drive. Mustang Heroes Banquet on the 15th and Mustang Memories on the 17th. If you have not yet bought your Mike Rey-The Grosse Ile Cruise was phenomenal. There tickets for the banquet or registered your car for the show were 103 cars and we are confirmed for next year. Onsted do so now. These events promise to be ones to remember! show will be July 11 & 12, 2014. There will be close to If some of our club opportunities so far this year are any 200 Mustangs on Friday. The Roush Suite will be open for indication of what these two promise to be then I’m sure MOCSEM members. The October meeting will be held at they will not disappoint! While these 2 are the main events Roush. Mike showed everyone the goodie bags for for this month please don’t forget to check the calendar as Mustang Memories. He want to make “Dearborn the one many other events are sprinkled in there as well. Hope to remember”. Tracey has the OPI Mustang Nail Polish for everyone has been have a great summer! $20.00 and the DVD, the First 50 Years”. We have a new sponsor, Carpet Guys. Check the website for club discount. General Meeting Ken Janus, Vice President-He is working hard on Mustang Memories. He also reminded everyone that we are looking Minutes for people to shadow board members since he and others will be leaving the board next year. By Dawn Davis Craig Zygmunt, Web Administrator-Please pre-register for MOCSEM Secretary Mustang Memories online. At the Telegraph Cruise, John MOCSEM Membership Meeting Minutes 7/8/14 Long will be giving a seminar on detailing your car. Rich Kocan, Treasurer-Went over the account balances. Board Members Present: Mike Rey, Ken & Kathy Janus, Dawn Davis, Secretary-Reminded everyone the deadline Rich Kocan, Craig Zygmunt, Ken Kirchoff, Dave for the MOCSEM Scholarship Applications is July 31, Kalinowski, Melissa Palmquist, Tracey Rey and Dawn 2014. She reminded everyone that several board members Davis will be leaving the board in 2015 and suggested Absent: Mike Sove shadowing a board member if you are interested in running for a board position. Mike Rey brought the meeting to order and introduced the Dave Kalinowski – Nothing to report board members. Kathy Janus, Membership-694 Active Member Families. Ken Kirchoff, Editor– Nothing to report Special Guests – Rick Houdek, Steppingstone School – Melissa Palmquist, Social Director- Went over upcoming Spoke to the group about the school and invited the events. members to their 5th annual car show on July 26, 2014. Mike Sove, MCA Representative - Absent Fred, Huroc Park – Invited the club member to “Cruzin Tracey Rey, Merchandise – Nothing to report. Huroc Park” Car Show and Swap Meet on August 23 & 24, 2014 There were 5 new members at the meeting. Jack Telnak, Former VP of Design at Ford Motor Co. – John Clor introduced Jack Telnak as the “Father of the ***Next Month’s Meeting will be Tuesday August 19, Fox Body Mustang” Jack spoke to the membership about 2014*** one of his favorite Ford products, the Mustang. He gave us a brief history of the Mustang up to 1979. He was the 50/50 Drawing designer of the hub cap for the first Mustang. After 1st Place-$120.00 – Craig Zygmunt working in Europe for several years Henry Ford II 2nd Place-$64.00 – Stan Plecha Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan • PO Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239 • www.mocsem.com The Accelerator Page 5

Free Dinner-Ray Brown “Fox body” Mustang. Bucket – John Szwast Jack Telnack is the former global Vice President of Design Respectfully Submitted of the from 1980 to 1997. After his Dawn Davis, Secretary training at the Art Center College of Design, Telnack began working as a designer for Ford in 1958, and became the head stylist of the Lincoln- Division in 1965. In 1966, he became the chief designer of Ford's Australian branch and served as the Vice President of Design for Ford of Europe in 1974. Telnack retired from his post at the end of 1997, and was replaced by . Telnack and his team of designers were responsible for ushering a new era of aerodynamic design to America's mainstream marketplace. Cars like the 1979 Ford Mustang, 1983 , 1984 and Lincoln Mark VII were moderate successes that showed Ford's intention to change their traditional design language for a more contemporary, European style. Mike Rey shows the gym bag for Mustang Memories for 83 Ford Thunderbird 2014 and explains all the “goodies” that will be in it this Telnack's team of designers, known collectively as "Team year for each registered car. Goodies far exceed cost of Taurus", were responsible for the 1986 : a car entry. widely acknowledged as the main reason why Ford Motor Company's turnaround strategy was successful during this period. The Taurus' wind cheating design language influenced everything from the Ford F-150 to the Lincoln Town Car in the 1990s. Lesser known cars like the 1986 boasted a wind cheating drag coefficient of 0.29. The Sable's light bar grille continued to be a Mercury design hallmark for the next decade. Telnack also helped shape the 1989 Ford Probe and 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. Toward the end of his career, Telnack worked on the ovoid themed Taurus from 1996. While criticized widely and deemed too radical for the market's tastes, Telnack also created the "" style that brought about cars like the 1996 Ford Ka, Ford GT90 concept car and influenced

Jack Telnak, Former VP of Design at Ford Motor Co the design of the 1998 .

Ponies From Down Under By Lawrence Bonello

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1966 Hardtop Car was purchased in 2006 Wimbledon White Coupe 1966 Convertible Year:1966 Candy Apple Red Convertible Body Style: Hardtop Year:1966 Engine:V8 289ci 2V Body Style: Convertible Assembly Plant: San Jose, California Engine:V8 289ci 2V Consecutive Unit Number:186909 Assembly Plant: Dearborn, Michigan VIN:6R07C186909 Consecutive Unit Number:368846 VIN:6F08C368846

This car was purchased in California. A friend of mine had seen the vehicle whilst he was in the USA. I purchased the car after my father had died. The car was imported to Australia in 2008. It is also standard with Pony Seats and Standard interior. It has Aircon, Factory Power Steer and I installed power bosted disc brakes. The car is still LHD and will remain that way. I think they drive better as LHD vehicles as this was how they were made at the factory. I have replaced the seat cover, dash board and some chrome bits. A new steering wheel was

also added. A rally Pac and fog lights were also installed. This car has been converted to RHD in Australia. The The engine is also standard, however has a mild cam. Mustang has factory Black Pony Interior, Factory Aircon, This is a good summer car and I would not own a car with green tint windows and factory Power Steer. I have without Aircon, especially in Australia where the summers updated the brakes to power boosted disc. Everything else are very hot. We call this car Lucy as its Red after the is standard. It still has the original engine. I know this famous red head Lucy Ball. because its worn and needs to be reconditioned one day. Car was purchased in 2008 The car was imported to Australia in 1999 and converted. In 2000 the laws changed in Australia, that allowed LHD (NOT PICTURED) vehicles to be registered if they were more than 30 Years 1965 Fastback old The interior of this vehicle is almost original, with the Raven Black Fastback door panels and dash board being replaced. The Steering Year:1965 wheel is also original, but has been restored. Most of the Body Style: Fastback chrome has either been replaced or redone, and I am also Engine: V8 289ci 2V complete. A rally Pac and fog lights were also installed. Assembly Plant: Dearborn, Michigan This car is my wife's one. I remember we purchased this Consecutive Unit Number:312132 car in Victoria (Another State in Australia) and drove it VIN:5F09C312132 back home some 10 hrs to New South Wales, with bits fallen off the car. We call this car Marilyn as it white after I found this car in Melbourne Victoria, Australia. I flew a the famous Blond Marilyn Monroe guy down to check it out and we bought it with the intention of a full restoration. I want to keep the car period and its being repainted for the second time in black. It will have aircon, full pony interior, power boosted disc brakes, power steer and A rally Pac and fog lights. All chrome will be replaced or re-chromed. This is a labor of love and I have had many sleepless night thinking of what needs to be done. Everything is and will be new in this car. We were going to call this one Betty after Black Betty, but I have had so much trouble with it, not just the paint. I have been thinking of calling it Christine after the famous Steven King car. This car will also be kept as LHD. I am hoping to finish it by the end of 2015.

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The car was purchased in 2012 This is the first year for the festival, held July 6 at Gilcher-Crissman Park in Washington Township. Five The common theme with all the cars are that they are all brightly-colored inflatables caught one's eye as they early sixties, all with black interior, rally pac and Style turned off 29 Mile Road to the park. Steel wheels, all aircon, power steer, disc brakes and fog Patrick Packan, owner of Premier Decor Party Rentals lights. I have Pretty much collected all the different body and Construction Contracting, organized the festival. He shapes for the early production cars. provided super-sized inflatables and sports tournaments for some family fun as well as a Mustang Car Show to Kind Regards raise money for a future splash park. Lawrence Bonello from Australia. "The festival was a huge success," he said. "Fifty cars or more for a first show is an absolute hit. We should North Macomb Family Fest considered double the cars next year." The Romeo Kid's Foundation (RKF) was formed to a success raise funds for a splash park, and a portion of the benefits by JUDITH KIMPAN from this inaugural festival will go to RKF. Observer Special Writer The splash park will be located at 30 Mile Road, just east of M-53 and is projected to open in 2016. "We wanted 2015, but 2016 is a firm date," said Cindy Hook, president of RKF. Charles and Kim Brook, Bruce Township residents, volunteer for RKF. They said they didn't mind helping with the festival's concession stand to provide the inexpensive fun a splash park will provide for their nine children. At the festival, one could exert on the climbing tower or bounce on the inflatables, relax and have a face painted or go to the next booth to have hair painted. There were cheerleading and karate demonstrations, and guests were invited to participate in a variety of sports tournaments. In celebration of 50 years of the Ford Mustang, Packan organized a Mustang Car Show held during the festival. He recruited his friend and neighbor, Dave

Pericak, chief engineer for the Mustang, to be the judge.

The assistant judge was Michael Rey, president of the Top left, Emma Turner, first-grader at Hevel Elementary Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan, the School, picked a colorful tiger design painted by Happy largest regional club in the world. Brushes at a booth at the North Macomb Family Fest. Top With hoods open ready for inspection, car lovers right, Trophies were awarded for each decade the Mustang strolled along taking in shiny, newly-waxed Mustangs. was made. Award winners stand by their cars with their Winners were awarded trophies donated by Romeo trophies. Pictured from left, Darryl Ralls, 2010 to present Ford for every decade the car has been produced as well winner, James Kemezis, 2000s winner, Frank Elie, 1960s as a Best of Show. winner, Richard Gies, 1970s winner, Mark Fedders, Best The Best of Show was awarded to Mark Fedders of of Show and 1990s winner Dave Stinson. Bottom left, Macomb Township for his Wimbleton White 1967 Darryl Ralls stands in front of his winning entry, a 2012 Mustang S-Code Fastback. Mustang. Pictured from left, Michael Rey, assistant judge, "It's an extremely nice and rare car," Fedders said. Ralls, Dave Pericak, judge, and Patrick Packan, festival Mustang enthusiast Frank Elie of Macomb Township organizer. Bottom right, Romeo Kid's Foundation (RKF) was surprised to receive his trophy for his 1966 car. volunteers staff a concession stand to help raise additional "I did a lot of work on it, but there are lots of nice cars money for a Splash Park. The North Macomb Family Fest here," Elie said. donated a portion of the proceeds to help this cause. Richard Gies of Bay City won the 1970s group with (Observer photos by Judith Kimpan) his 1979 pace car for the Indianapolis 500. It was the first

new body style for Fox Platform for Mustangs. There Festival goers found entertainment for the entire were no entries for the 1980s category; no awards given. family at the first North Macomb Family Fest A clean and shiny 1992 Mustang owned by Dave Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan • PO Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239 • www.mocsem.com The Accelerator Page 8

Stinson of Canton won in the 1990s group. The 2000s cloth to clean. After rinsing thoroughly, you’re ready to category was taken by James Kemezis of White Lake for clean the tires. Use your favorite tire cleaner spray or his Foose Mustang. foam, agitate with a stiffer brush and let sit a couple Darryl Ralls won for the 2010 to present category. He minutes and rinse with a strong spray of the hose. If you felt his detail work was good, but continues to look for use tire dressing this might take a couple of times to get it more ways to improve his 2012 Mustang GT. completely clean. I let the tire and wheel drip dry a little "It's modified inside and out, every which way," Ralls while I clean the wheel wells, suspension and brake said. components. You could use a waterless or rinse free car A new Mustang was pulled off the assembly line June wash, but if they’re really dirty, I spray with water, and 27 to show for the first time at the festival. The 2015 use the wheel/tire wash soap we used earlier with a wheel Mustang will be in the showrooms this September. well or tire brush. If there’s excess brake dust or road grime, I use disposable gloves if I use a stronger cleaner Detailing Tips and Secrets; The Wheel for skin irritation. Rinse and spot clean if necessary. Let Deal your wheel well air dry and wipe down the wheel and tire before you get waterspots. After everything is clean and by John Long dry, I inspect the brake and suspension components, tires and wheels for wear and tear. If things look good it’s time to protect and beutify! There are several products you can use for wheel wells, plastic and rubber parts. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant for these, and a synthetic wax sealant for powder coated and painted parts, and a metal polish for shiny suspension parts. As for the wheel and tire, I like to start polishing and protecting the wheel first, in case I get product on the tire, it’s easier for me to clean it off. If your wheels are in good shape, you can use a synthetic wax sealant to protect against corrosive brake dust and road grime. This includes Cleaning and maintaining your Mustangs wheels and tires painted, clear coated or chrome type wheels. If you have complete the unique character our cars exhibit. Let’s some oxidation or rust, pick a metal polish based on what discuss some detailing tips to get your wheels and tires type of surface you have on the wheel. If you have a metal that amazing look! alloy with a clear coat, make sure your polish is clear coat To really get your wheels and tires to pop, it’s best to safe, (like for your paint). If you have bare aluminum remove them, one at a time or all four. Always use jack wheels, as when your polishing cloth turns black from stands with the floor jack. It’s also beneficial because you aluminum oxide residue, then you can use a more can check your brake components, suspension and tire aggressive cleaner, such as Flitz, Wenol Red or Blue condition. After securing the car and removing the wheel Magic Metal Polish. I recommend a metal or wax sealant it’s recommended to wash and rinse the loose dirt and after cleaning to protect the surface from oxidation. brake dust off. I start with the back of wheel first. Mix a Chrome wheels are coated with metal instead of clear coat double dose of your favorite car wash in a bucket, you or paint and can be polished with a good chrome polish, could also use a dish washing liquid for a grime cutting such as 3M, Mothers, Simichrome or Wenol Blue. Also solution, or an automotive all-purpose cleaner. Use a use a metal or wax sealant to protect after cleaning. Don’t strong spray of water to loosen dirt, then spray with a forget your lugnuts, clean the same as your wheels. I like generous portion of your favorite wheel cleaner and let sit to apply tire dressing after I mount the wheel back on the a couple of minutes,( be careful if you have chrome car, but still off the ground for full coverage. Before wheels, use a chrome wheel cleaner, as these are non- mounting I apply an anti-seize compound to the wheel acidic to prevent etching and spotting). Use a tire and studs for ease of removal the next time. There are all kinds wheel brush and dip it into your car wash solution and of tire dressings. Solvent, oil or silicone-based for a high scrub to loosen stubborn dirt, keeping the brush rinsed gloss wet look, or a water-based dressing for a satin finish, with wash. Toothbrushes or soft parts cleaning brushes all which can be sprayed or wiped on. help with crevices. Hose off and spot clean as necessary. If I prefer the water-based liquids to use with a flex foam the wash water gets too dirty from the backside, mix a applicator. Two thin coats ensures total coverage. Don’t clean bucket of wash for the front side and repeat the forget to torque your lugnuts to proper specs when all procedure. If you think the brush will leave scratches on done. the show side, use a soft sponge or dedicated microfiber These tips are for deep clean detailing, but makes it easy Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan • PO Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239 • www.mocsem.com The Accelerator Page 9

to maintain from week to week for cruises and car shows. John Long showing his Magic on an old tailgate Now your ready to roll!

MOCSEM at the Telegraph Cruise By Ken Kirchoff

MOCSEM Cars lined up on Telegraph during the cruise.

Board Member Positions are Available

MOCSEM was in full force at the Telegraph Cruise. The By Ken Kirchoff morning and early afternoon seen a parking lot full of This year we have several board members looking to step MOCSEM members filling JJ’s collision shop. At several down and take a lesser leadership role with in the club. times it was so full it took major reshuffle of cars just to Most have been in their positions for years and welcome get out of the parking lot. All the cars looked outstanding others to participate. in the parking lot. All were detailed, polished and on I thought this would be an ideal time for me to share my display the way only MOCSEM members can. Pride of experience so far; being I am the newest member to the ownership was evident. Everywhere you looked people board. I have been in the club for over just a year and on sharing stories about their cars. We even signed up a few the board for about 8 months. Not only am I new to the new members during the day. The high lights of the day club but new to the Detroit area. Over the years I have was the exceptional demonstration and explanation of volunteered for many things from church events, to paint polishing by John Long and the exquisite lunch veterans organizations and heck even the 24 yrs in the provided by MOCSEM to its members. military is considered volunteering. So volunteering is not For those who weren’t in attendance the level of a new concept to me. demonstration and knowledge on paint polishing provided I have found this position to be challenging and rewarding was second to none. To say John is a master of paint and but never ALONE. No matter what questions or concerns I polish would be an understatement. He spent time going had someone on the board was there to answer and give through different types of chemicals, techniques with guidance. When I took over my position the outgoing detailed information of the pros and cons. There was even editor has been there and is still there to this day to answer an hands on demonstration of proper use of a polishing questions. This has been a great asset to me. pad. Part of the demonstration showed how with the right There has been so much to learn and absorb about the materials, pad and machine you can not burn the paint of club, how it operates and executes activities. Along the the new clear coated painted cars. way; my knowledge of the car we all admire and love has Lunch provided at event was one of the best so far. There grown tremendously. was burgers, hotdogs, chicken, pulled pork, beans and so So yes sometimes you find yourself putting in more hours much more. Do not miss out on these opportunities at club than you would expect. Other times your work is done and events when lunch is provided, as the saying goes “it is you can enjoy the club activities and take pride that you well worth the price of admission”. are on a team that cherishes this wonderful car but more importantly cherishes the club members. As a team the board never stops trying to improve its activities, opportunities it provides to its members. This year is evidence of the hard work the board members have put in to make this 50th Anniversary year one to be remembered.

There is a plan this fall to have a meeting for anyone interested in joining or just wanting to learn more about being on the board. So if you have an interest let us know you won’t be disappointed in the experience.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

th Many events are being planned this year to celebrate the 50 Anniversary of the Mustang. Sign up early to reserve your place in history. Events and information can change, please refer to the

MOCSEM website for up to date information.

MOCSEM General Meeting MOCSEM General Meeting

August 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm November 11, 2014 at 7:30 pm Livonia Church of Christ Classic Car Show Warren Valley Warren Valley

for Angela Hospice Pink Derby Horse Show MOCSEM General Meeting and Kids' Santa

August 9, 2014 at 10:00 am August 23, 2014 at 9:00 am Party Livonia Church of Christ Milford High School December 9, 2014 at 7:30 pm 5th Annual Blue Collar Performance Open

Cruisin' Hines House August 24, 2014 at 9:00 am August 13, 2014 at 11:00 am Hines Park Blue Collar Performance Culver's Cruise In/Ice Cream Social Woodward PreCruise Cruise-In at A&W August 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm Drive-In - Berkley Culver's August 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm 65th Secretary of State Vehicle Show A&W Drive-In - Berkley September 6, 2014 at 7:00 am ROUSH Collection Open House & Cruise-In Springfield, IL August 14, 2014 at 5:00 pm Baker's Cruise ROUSH Automotive Collection Sign Up for this Event September 7, 2014 at 1:00 pm Baker's of Milford Flat Rock Assembly Plant Tour MOCSEM General Meeting August 14, 2014 at 8:00 am Flat Rock Assembly Plant September 9, 2014 at 7:30 pm Warren Valley Watson Racing Tour Cars and Bikes on Campus 2014 August 14, 2014 at 12:30 pm Watson Racing September 20, 2014 at 11:00 am Sign Up for this Event Washtenaw Community College Toledo Mustangs All Mustang Car Show Berardi Collection Tour

August 14, 2014 at 3:00 pm September 21, 2014 at 10:00 am Berardi Collection Brondes Ford Sign Up for this Event Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan All Ford

Mustang Heroes Banquet Show

August 15, 2014 at 6:00 pm September 21, 2014 at 8:00 am Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Nexteer Automotive Center MOCSEM General Meeting at ROUSH

Woodward Dream Cruise - Mustang Alley Performance Headquarters

August 16, 2014 at 7:00 am October 14, 2014 at 5:30 pm Mustang Alley ROUSH Performance Headquarters 2nd Annual Halloween Party Mustang Memories All Ford Car Show &

Swap October 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm August 17, 2014 at 8:00 am Joe and Colleen Armstong's Garage Ford Dearborn Product Development Center Sign Up for this Event Mustang Memories Worker Appreciation Memories Restaurant & Lounge Cruise In

August 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm Dinner Memories Restaurant & Lounge November 1, 2014 at 6:00 pm Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center

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For Sale / Wanted

For Sale and Wanted ads are free to members in good standing. Ads run in this newsletter and at www.mocsem.com for 3 months but can be extended if requested. To place an ad, please send the complete ad with up to 3 photos to the Web Administrator, email is preferred. Ads should be less than 200 words

For Sale - 1973 Mustang Convertible. 302 Engine. Odometer says 27,000 so I'm sure it has rolled over. Car is in great condition, freshly painted, runs great & mechanically sound. Asking $13,500. Contact Cari at 248-735- 0500.

For Sale - I'm selling a like-New set of wheels and tires from a 2014 track pack mustang. They have less than 100 miles on them. No scratches, dents or chips. They are Pirelli P zero tires 255/40/19. 114.3 bolt pattern TPMS included. They are going for $1800 or best offer. Please contact me with any questions or inquiry's via text or call. 734-658-4222.

For Sale - 4 Goodyear Assurance directional tires mounted on rims, 80,000 mile tires like new, about five thousand miles on tires...$500. 215/65 R16..call Dana at 313-378-4990.

For Sale - Set of Flowmaster mufflers taken off a '08 GT500. Inlet is 2.5" and outlet is 3" with 4" chrome tips. $100 takes them. Further questions, contact Jeff @ 248-520-3822 or via email [email protected].

For Sale - 2006 Mustang GT Deluxe Premium convertible, Redfire Clearcoat w/ Camel top. $19,000 with over $15,000 invested in aftermarket performance parts all work performed by Livernois Motorsports. Dyno tuned to 375 HP at the wheels. Never been raced. Kook's SS longtube headers, Kook's SS catted X pipe, Corsa cat back exhaust, C&L CAI w/ K&N air filter, BBK twin 62mm throttle body, Livernois stage 3 ported heads w/ 1mm oversize valves and HD springs, Cometic head gaskets, ARP head bolts/studs, Comp cams #127300 camshaft, charge motion plates deleted, cam phasors locked out, 47lb fuel injectors, synthetic engine oil, 3:90 rear axle w/ rear axle girdle support, high pressure oil pump, Ram Powergrip clutch, billet steel flywheel, stroker engine (4.9 liter). 734-285-6248 or 313-820-3907.

For Sale - Four (4) 18” Polished Aluminum, 5-spoke, Mustang wheels with sensors (from a 2007 model year). Slight curb damage on two wheels. Make offer. Call (248) 390-7139.

For Sale - Own a piece of history with this 1989 Mustang ASC McLaren Convertible. #196 of only 247 built in 1989 and only 28 made in this color combination. 17,600 actual miles. All original and in showroom condition. Tonneau cover with power latch. High output 5.0L V-8 engine. Power brakes, steering, windows and mirrors. Custom gold cast aluminum wheels and tuned dual exhaust. Contact Bill @ 248-470-6618 or [email protected].

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