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Birthdays and Anniversaries

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03/03 Millie Ramsey

03/05 Christina Komala

03/05 Duane Crawford

03/08 Paula Frerichs

03/10 Bob Miller

03/11 Art & Paula Frerichs

03/12 John Eaton

03/12 Melody Ecklar

03/13 Alan Stretesky

03/17 Justin Laird

03/23 Richard Herrmann

03/24 Christy Jeffcoat

03/29 Jim & Jan Massey

03/30 Larry Love

GCCM members involved in the Starbird show made a great collective

effort to display in Expo this weekend. We had 25 Mustangs and a

sweet 48 Ford truck. George Walker placed in the Top 50 with his 73

Mach I and Ralph Dooling was in the Top 12 or "Dirty Dozen" with his

recently purchased 66 Mustang Convertible in the new Rockabilly Bash.

Also, the first time in a few years we received a best club display

plague (3rd). Thank you to all for their efforts.

Show Coordinator and VP - Roger Bymun

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AT THE ANNUAL STARBIAT THE ANNUAL STARBIRD SHOWRD SHOW

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March 1st - General Meeting @ Speedy Gonzales 7pm 5th - Arnold's Old Fashioned Hamburgers Car Show 12th - Lunch Cruise to AQ Chicken House 19th - Trailmobile Derby Car Show Edmond OK 19th - Caffeine and Gasoline Meet 22nd - Board Meeting @ Speedy Gonzales 7pm

April 5th - General Meeting @ Speedy Gonzales 7pm 9th - Lunch at Clanton’s in Vinita / Packard Museum in Afton 16th - Central Oklahoma Spring Round-up Car Show 16th & 17th - HST @ Hallett Track 17th - National Mustang Day in OKC 26th - Board Meeting @ Speedy Gonzales 7pm 29th - 1st Annual “The Tulsa Chill” Tulsa, OK

May 3rd - General Meeting @ Speedy Gonzales 7pm 6th & 7th - 35th Annual Ford Fun Day MCA Regional Car Show 7th - Lunch Cruise to Click's Steakhouse & Steam Engine Show 21st - GCCM's Annual Picnic 21st & 22nd - HST @ Hallett Track 24th - Board Meeting @ Speedy Gonzales 7pm 28th - Route 66 Patriot Fest


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General Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2016

Speedy Gonzalez Open Meeting – John Hemby called the meeting to order at 7:01pm

Presented tonight’s agenda on TV monitor via laptop.

Sponsors – Bud Jesse, Melvin Little, John Lane with Matthews Ford (has 2016 Deep Impact Blue in parking lot,

GT350 coming in). New Members and guests – Barbara & Bill Gerler, '16 Eco Boost; Roger & Kathy Upton, '07 Coupe; Calvin Camp-

bell, '96 Mystic; Rick & Dawn Davis, '15 GT; Gloria Thompson, '05 vert. Life Events - John

• Will, CarFX is closing doors due to surgery. Daughter Lindsey will still have Graphics.

• Angie Love passed from cancer. Larry thanks for flowers. Remembering her by driving and showing her car that is also featured in calendar.

Financials – Mary Calvert • Business Account - $7,401.19 on Jan1, Deposits of $1411.07, Checks for $499.86 for total of $8,312.40.

• Show Account - $10,020.90, no activity.

• No news on taxes. Previous Minutes – Approved. New Members Coordinator – Rhonda Huber. Parade Coordinator – open.

Guest Speakers

• Loretta Jones from Heart of Rt 66 Museum. Located in Sapulpa on Mother Rd at Armory, 13 Sahoma Rd. Sched-uled to open doors in March. Have 5 acres. Will feature event space. Would like to partner for fundraiser/shows. To have 66ft gas pump on site. Sapulpa Chamber is their biggest supporter. Naming rights still available for $50k - $5k. Membership forms available. Can drive on bridge but there is a weight limit.

• Scott & Jan Cool excited for visitors. Steve & Rita visited on Thursday and delivered signed card and plant for their 50th anniversary on Friday. Mark visited with them. They are unable to come to meetings, can’t drive at night. Ron R & Corky visited last Tuesday.

• Cliff Starbird. Having outdoor show again. Rat rods at lower end, should be quieter. 24 cars in 2015, about same this year.

Starbird's Show – Roger

• Read list of names that are currently registered. Let Roger know that you haven’t received your entry number.

• 25 cars currently registered.

• Early entry on Wed 4:00p – 7:00p.

• No wooden corral. To use new stanchions.

Roundup – Roger

• In contact with Brock at Rose District in BA. No details just yet.

• Billy Henson volunteered for Head Judge. Judging Shelby Meet and our show.

• Joint effort from Steve Armstrong & Melvin.

• Show shirt available for $10.

• Calendars available for $10. Newman’s car for February.

Contest – Will • Design for t-shirt/flyers.

• 5 submissions from 3 people. Shown on TV & passed drawings around.

• To receive free registration or membership & t-shirt.

• March deadline. Vote in April.

• 1 or 2 t-shirts? Discuss & vote at Board Meeting.


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Badges – Steve

• Passed out to those in attendance.

• Selling for $10.

• Will be placing another order.

• 1 week turnaround.

• Order online, then forwards email to printers.

CarGuyGarage.com – John

• Donating 150 postcards for goodie bags. Send photo of garage & receive a t-shirt. MCA - Ron W

• Nothing new to “upidated”.

• Barrett Jackson Show this past weekend.

• Apr – Florida. Ron & Masseys going.

• Trying to pass April 17 as Mustang Day.

• June – Reno.

• July – Buffalo, NY.

• Sept-Oct – Myrtle Beach.

• Sept - 40th anniversary at Indianapolis.

• Start collecting for goody bags/door prizes.

• Billy Henson wrote article for this month’s Mustang Times. Will write article every quarter. Hallett – Jerry

• Had Test & Tune this past Sat. 13 cars on track.

• Drove Cayman S Porsche “like u stole it”.

• Have driven Mustangs for 8 years.

• Hallett brochures available. Track – George Walker • Hoping to qualify for SCCA in mid Ohio & 2017 in Brickyard. Drags – Mark

• Was open this past Sat. Did not attend.

Cruises – John Feb – Eskimo Joes. Leaving at 9:30a. Feb – Starbird Show. Mar – AQ Chicken. Mar 19 – Edmond. Apr 9 – Clanton, Packard Museum in Afton. Apr 17 – OKC Block Party. Apr 19 – Tulsa Chill indoor. May – Clicks Steakhouse. June – Krebs. Xtreme Racing to schedule for grudge match. John to contact Jason at Xtreme.

50/50 - Mary $10 Dinner – George 50/50 $62.50 – John Brawley CarGuy L t-shirt - Bud Amer National XL t-shirt – Steve A First Aid Kit – Mike Putze

Meeting Adjourned at 8:06p

• 66 signed attendance sheet.

Board Meeting Minutes - February 23, 2016 Speedy Gonzalez

• The meeting was cancelled this month


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Roger & Kathy Upton Sandsprings OK 67 Coupe, White 94 Red Lightning 06 Coupe, Yellow

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How to Decode a Classic Mustang's VIN & Data Plate If you ever consider looking at a classic Mustang and need to know about the car… across a great deal on a classic Mustang but wanted to know more about the car? Suppose the owner says the car came from the factory with a V8 engine and a Raven Black paint job. The car might have been created as a six-cylinder Mustang with a V8 replacement under the hood. Not to say he could be covering something up… could be the 2nd owner and doesn’t realize it had a 6-cylinder originally. Well, before you hand over your hard earned money, it’s a good idea to examine the Vehicle's Identifica-tion Number (VIN), as well as the Data Plate or Warranty Plate. In general, the VIN should appear on one, or more, of the following locations: • Engine Compartment on driver's side fender apron, under the fender

• Inside the Car where Windshield and Dash meet (Passenger side 1968, Driver’s Side 1969+) • Partial VIN Stamped on the Back of Original Engine Block (1968-1973) • Door Jam of Driver’s Side Door on Data Plate Chances are, the car you examine won’t have a VIN in each of these places. If you’re checking out a pre-1968 Mustang, you won’t find the number on the dash. If the car has undergone major restoration, it’s possible the door jam on the driver’s side of the car has been replaced. If you’re dealing with an engine, unless it’s an original, you won’t necessarily find the number. Even if it is original, you won’t find the number on pre-1968 Mustangs (1964 1/2- 67 K Codes are the exception). The most valuable find is the vehicle’s original data plate. This is located on the door jamb of driver’s side door. If you can find this you can determine the original color, trim style, date it was manufactured, DSO (District Sales Office) number, rear axle identification, and the vehicle’s transmission. Often the original data plate is missing, or does not match up with the vehicle you’re inspecting. For instance, if someone took a driver’s-side door jamb from one Mustang and put it onto the car you’re checking out, the VIN Number on the data plate will be different than the VIN under the hood or on the dash. Use good judg-ment when investigating a vehicle's history. If something doesn't seem to match up, dig deeper to find out why. Once you find the VIN number, it should look something like this: #6FO8A100005 This number tells a lot about the car. For instance, the 6 signifies a 1966 model year. The F tells me this was produced in Dearborn, and the 08 says this is a convertible. The A is my engine code. For this partic-ular year, we’re looking at a 289 cubic inch V8 engine. Finally the 100005 is your consecutive unit num-ber which describes the order in which this Mustang was built in the factory. For instance, a Mustang built early in the run would have a lower consecutive unit number than one built later in the year. This is all fine and dandy, but unless you’re an expert, you’re left with a bunch of numbers that mean little to nothing. That’s where a Mustang decoder comes in handy. There are a few online decoders that will decipher just about any classic Mustang VIN and Data Plate you have: MustangDecoder.Com (1965-1973 Mustangs) The 1964½ - 1973 Mustang VIN Decoder Page And not to be overlooked… 1982 - 2016 Mustang VIN Decoder Marti Auto Works: Validate Your Mustang VIN (1967-2007) Source: About.com


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Ford's Shelby GT350 Mustang has returned. The iconic pony car, which first debut-ed back in 1965, made its official return at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17, 2014. Here are ten features that make this car special. 1. Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Ford Production Engine Ever The new Shelby GT350 Mustang will produce more than 500 horsepower thanks to a unique, high-revving flat-plane crankshaft 5.2-liter V8 engine. Ford says it’s the most powerful naturally aspirated production engine the company has ever offered. 2. Extra-Stiff 19-inch Aluminum-Alloy Wheels The GT350 features extra-stiff 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels – 10.5 inches wide in front, 11.0 inches in the rear. The upgraded wheels ride on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires with GT350-specific sidewall construction, tread face and compound. Ford says the custom tires are designed to deliver maximum grip on the road or at the track. 3. First-Ever Ford Application of Continuously Controlled MagneRide Dampers The new Shelby GT350 utilizes the first-ever Ford application of continuously controlled MagneRide dampers. Ford says the dampers are filled with a hydraulic fluid impregnated with iron particles; when an electric current is passed through the fluid, a near-instant adjustment of the suspension performance can be made. With wheel position sen-sors monitoring motion thousands of times per second combined with other vehicle data, changes can be made to each corner independently every 10 milliseconds for optimum handling performance. 4. Modified Aluminum Hood and Front Fascia The car features an aluminum hood that’s been lowered tightly wrapped around the engine for the smallest possible aerodynamic signature. Ford says the fascia has been resculpted to provide the aggressive lower front splitter with maximum pressure and a ducted belly pan delivers significant downforce. 5. Fully Functional Rear Diffuser The rear of the car features an aggressive functional diffuser designed to increase downforce and provide cooling air to the optional differential cooler. In addition, a subtle lip spoiler across the trailing edge of the decklid increases downforce without adding excess drag. 6. Recontoured Aluminum Front Fenders The car’s recontoured aluminum front fenders accommodate the wider front track and wider wheel arches. Front fender vents work with vented inner fenders to draw out turbulent air in the wheel wells and smoothly direct it down the side of the car. 7. Forward-Angled Grille The forward-angled grille is designed with individual openings to draw air through the radiator, high-pressure engine air intake, cooling ducts for the front brakes and, optional with the Track Pack, an engine oil cooler and a transmis-sion cooler. 8. Custom Recaro Sport Seats The car features specially designed Recaro sport seats with special cloth fabric. Ford says hundreds of hours and many prototypes went into a seat that is both comfortable in daily driving and capable on the track. 9. Flat Bottom Steering Wheel The GT350's flat-bottom steering wheel was designed to make it easier for the driver to get in and out, and is more ergonomic on the racetrack. 10. Upgraded Interior Gauges The GT350’s gauges have been upgraded to reflect the performance characteristics of the car. In addition, chrome and bright finishes have been reduced or eliminated to prevent sun glare that may distract the driver.

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The Ford Bullitt MustangThe Ford Bullitt Mustang In 2001, Ford released the first special-edition Bullitt Mustang to commemorate the Steve McQueen movie, Bullitt, in which a Dark Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT 390raced through the streets of San Francisco. Seven years later, in 2008, Ford offered the next generation of Bullitt Mustang. The 2008 release coincided with the 40th Anniversary of the movie’s release in 1968. In all, the new Bullitt Mus-tang was more powerful, more modern, and more sought after than ever before. Key Features 315 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque Dark Highland Green or Black exterior Exhaust Note Engineered to Mimic Exhaust in the Movie Limited to 7,700 units (5,600 in 2008/2,100 in 2009) Bullitt's Power Plant The 2008 Bullitt Mustang featured a 4.6L, 3-valve V8 engine which was said to produce 315 hp at 6,000 rpm and 325 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm. In addition, the engine had been calibrated to increase throttle response for a snappier acceleration feel. With a top-end speed of 151 MPH, and a redline set at 6,500, the Bullitt was definitely a mover and a shaker. In fact, Ford reported zero to 60 times drop by up to three tenths of a second over the Mustang GT. The 2008 Bullitt also featured the first use of an open-element air filter in a factory-produced, fuel-injected Mustang. The intake was placed behind the driver side headlamp, mounted in an air box that was tooled up spe-cifically for the Mustang. The hood liner was extensively modified to provide a full seal to the air box. Engineers further enhanced the Bullitt's performance by integrating an adaptive spark ignition system, new for the 2008 Mustang. According to Ford, the system can sense, within a few seconds, what type of fuel is being injected into


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the motor and adjusts the spark to provide maximum torque at any given speed – and as much as 10 pounds-feet more between 1,000 and 4,000 rpm. The Bullitt could run on either regular or premium fuel, although Ford recommended premium fuel for top performance. Another key feature, special for the Bullitt, was a true dual-exhaust system with a new H-pipe design. The mufflers feature 3.5-inch chrome tips, which were ½ an inch larger than those found on standard GT Mustangs. The idea was to produce an exhaust note that sounded like the 1968 Mustang featured in the original Bullitt movie. Bullitt’s Exterior On the outside, the 2008 Bullitt Mustang featured a Dark Highland Green exterior paint job, resembling the Mustang GT in the Bullitt movie. Those looking for something a bit different could also choose an all-black exterior. To match the Bullitt movie Mustang, the 2008 Bullitt did not feature an exterior badges, scoops and spoilers. The only visible identification was the word "Bullitt" dropped into a gun-sight graphic in the center of the faux gas cap on the decklid. The Bullitt sported cast-aluminum Euroflange wheels complete with P235/50ZR 18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDWS tires. These are the tires once used at the old Ford Racing High Performance Driving School at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah. Bullitt’s Interior On the inside, the 2008 Bullitt Mustang featured Charcoal Black leather and Satin metallic trim. The air vents and gauges were surrounded by Satin aluminum bezels, and the pedals featured aluminum co-vers. In addition, a satin aluminum shift ball replaced the standard leather-wrapped shifter found on the Mustang GT. In all, the only identifying marks visible inside Bullitt were the logo and gun-sight graphic mounted in the center of the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the word "Bullitt" embossed into the metal sill plates. Enhancements Over the Mustang GT Premium Package • 3.73:1 Limited Slip Rear Axle • Ford Racing Power Pack (cold air induction system)

• Performance Friction Carbon Metallic® front brake pads • Ford Racing Strut Tower Brace • Sport –tuned suspension (shocks/springs/stabilizer bar)

• Modified “H” Pipe • Dark Grey Brake Calipers • 18-inch Euro-Flange Bullitt Wheels with Charcoal Satin Finish • 3.5-inch Packed Exhaust Tips

• Distinct Upper Grille • Bullitt emblem on faux fuel cap • Black interior with upgraded steering wheel

• Charcoal Black sport leather seats • Unique IP finish (hand-machined aluminum swirl) • Satin Aluminum interior accents (ball shifter/sill plate/pedal covers) 2008 Bullitt Mustang Specifications Exterior • Highland Green (unique to Bullitt) or Black exterior paint • Modified 18-inch micro machined Euro-flange Bullitt wheels and unique satin finish; c/o tri-bar pony

wheel cap • Dark gray painted calipers • Modified badging with unique satin finish and Bullitt nomenclature • Unique 3.5-inch stainless steel packed exhaust tips Interior


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• Unique aluminum I/P finish panels with unique gunmetal engine turn pattern • Aluminum accents – c/o IUP door handles and premier trim pedal covers and shifter trim ring

• Aluminum shifter ball unique to Bullitt • Revised cluster with gunsight graphics and unique font • Shelby GT500-style sport front seats and Shelby GT500-style steering wheel with Bullitt logo

• Unique aluminum sill plate (scuff plate) with Bullitt logo • Serialization plate on strut tower brace Powertrain • 4.6-liter, 3-valve SOHC V-8

• Tremec TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission • Signature Bullitt exhaust sound • New open-element cold air induction system & hood blanket with AIS seal

• High performance calibration (Dual knock strategy enabling the vehicle to run on either regular unleaded or premium (for improved performance), Crisper throttle response, Revised cam timing at peak power)

• Redline increased by 250 RPM to 6500 RPM • 3.73:1 axle ratio Chassis • New unique strut tower brace • New Unique shock and strut tuning • Rear spring change that lowers Vehicle Ride Height by approximately 6 mm • Carbon metallic front brake pads One of our very own and Board member, Ron Watkins, has one of these beauties!! Be sure to ask him what he has done with his multi-National MCA show winning Bullitt to enhance the already unique features. I know he'd be more than happy to give you a close and personal look. Source: About/mustangs.com


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Brad Long (2016)

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