February

2017

2017 2017 OFFICERSOFFICERSOFFICERS

PRESIDENT

TOM MARTIN

602-621-0590

thomasmartin007@yahoo.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Gordon Edwards

317-410-3771

10mustangtwo@hotmail.com

SECRETARY

Alyce Ancell

480-983-2510

R.ancell@q.com

TREASURER

Ethel Marques

480-654-6287

tinytubes@cox.net

SGT. AT ARMS

Catherine Walrod

602-275-3749

CAR OF THE MONTH 1965 MUSTANG

FASTBACK OWNED BY RON AND

KEYA COLUMBO

Before Tear Town

This 1965 Mustang Fastback has a family history

associated with it. When my wife, Keya, was a little girl

her dad, Bill Costianes, had purchased a 1965 Rangoon

Red Mustang fastback. Keya has fond memories of rid-

ing on the hump of the transmission and driveshaft tun-

nel as she was small enough to fit there. Sometime in

the late 60’s or early 70’s, her dad sold the car and it was

gone from Keya’s life.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016

Dan Martorano 602-437-8177 JoAnn Martorano 480-969-7884

Ron Columbo 602-999-6801 Greg Nelson 562-673-4502

Phyllis Petrone 480-243-3303 Becky Field 480-813-6838

BOARD ALTERNATES : Don Taylor 602-317-9623

Richard Pender 480-243-3303

CHIEF JUDGE: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204

WELCOMING COMMITTEE: Becky Field 480-813-6838

AZ AUTOMOBILE HOBBYIST COUNCIL : Tom Martin 602-621-0590

NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204

shelbee350@aol.com

CLASSIFIED and EVENTS: Joann Martorano 480-696-7884

WEBMASTER: Greg Nelson 592-673-4502

greg_j_nelson@msn.com

MCA REPRESENTATIVE: Chris Valentino 817-247-9204

CLUB MERCHANDISE: Becky Field 480-813-6838

PARADE COORDINATOR: Fabian Pugliese 602-339-3183

CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER: Greg Nelson

greg_j_nelson@msn.com

CLUB WEBSITE: www.copperstatemustangclub.com

The Mustang Mirror is a monthly publication of the Copperstate Mustang Club,

Inc. Submission deadline is the 2nd Wednesday of every month and can be sent

to the club PO Box 50309, Phoenix AZ 85076.

COPPERSTATE INFORMATION

Be sure to contact an officer or board member for the many benefits

of belonging to The Copperstate Mustang Club!

MEETING MINUTES

Board Meeting - 1/05/2017

Meeting opened by Tom Martin, president. Officers present were Tom, Gordon, Alyce, Ethel. Board members present were JoAnn, Dan, Phyllis, Becky, Ron. Members present Bob, Paul Chevie.

Treasurer report was given by Ethel. Becky reported on the Holiday party held in Dec. Everything went well with the

food, tables and sound system. Money collected from members fell about $200 dollars short of bill from the hotel. All board

members were pleased with everything and a motion was made by Dan seconded by JoAnn to sign a contract for 12-10-2017

with the Hotel for a party. Motion passed. Pancake breakfast for our Feb meeting was discussed. Motion made by JoAnn se-

conded by Phyllis to advance $250 for the anticipated cost of food that Becky will purchase. Chris will handle car show. A mo-

tion made by Phyllis seconded by Dan to advance $100 for trophy expenses was passed. More discussion at the General meeting

will be discussed. Spring show date picked is April 15 and recommended to be held at the Berge lot as previously done. The

date and availability will be approved by Berge. This will not be a judged show and will include Fords as well as Mustangs. It is

hoped to plan a cruise to follow the show. JoAnn reported on the Salvation Army Christmas shopping spree. 5 members spent

$1500 on toys, clothes and gift certificates. The Salvation Army people were very pleased to accept the gifts. Tom said Fabian

will work on the St Patrick Day parade and will ask for volunteers. Chris needs to meet with the new editor, Tom, to bring the

newsletters up and printing. The member of month for Jan will be Gene Probasco with Feb being Ron Columbo and March

Gordon Edwards. Bob inquired about interest in a cruise to Fountain Hills and also an overnight cruise to Holbrook. This will

be talked about at the meeting and a signup sheet will be there. Chevie talked about a cruise to Verde Canyon Railway. She had

prices for train fare and said paved parking lot is available for our cars. May 6th may be the date. This will be discussed and a

signup sheet available at the meeting. Both trips will be in newsletter as well as at the meeting.

Meeting was called to order by Tom Martin, President. Officers present Alyce, Catherine

Board members present JoAnn, Dan, Phyllis, Becky.

Treasurer report was given by JoAnn. Report was given on Toys for Tots sale had a good turn out and col-

lected many donations for the cause. A check for $625 was given to the Marines from our food profits, registrations

and 50/50 drawing. A report was also given on the shopping spree 5 members made at Target shopping for the Salva-

tion Army Christmas Angels. $1,507 was spent on toys and clothing with a few gift cars for the older children on the

list. Also reported, was the $200 gifts to the 3 local food banks. Becky reported on the Holiday Meeting Party at the

Holiday Inn. We had 43 members attending and enjoying the food and festivities. She reported that the board asked

her to make arrangement for the current year by getting a contract with the same hotel. Tom said the Ramada has

been reserved for our club pancake breakfast and general club meeting on Feb 13th. We will have food for all, car

show for cars attending, some games and trivia. Signup sheet was at the meeting. If you plan to attend, call Becky

480-813-6838 so food planning can be done. Alyce will be there to collect dues($25) from members to renew mem-

bership for the 2017 year. Bi-law change to allow officers to vote at board meetings was mentioned and will be

talked about later. Bob talked about our February cruise to Fountain Hills and June cruise to Holbrook. Chevie talked

about our cruise to Verde Canyon for Railway trip. Articles about these will be in newsletter. Our club show in April

was talked about. Our April meeting will be spring check up for anyone wanting their car to be checked for safety

items. 50/50 drawing was won by Tony N. Thank you to Joyce and Gerald Young for refreshments. March refresh-

ments will be brought by Phyllis.

General Meeting - 1/8/2017

Charitable Contributions 2016

COPPERSTATE MUSTANG CLUB

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2016

Copperstate Mustang Club supports many charities throughout the year.

This year we donated $625 to Toys for Tots plus a truckload of toys.

We donated $600.00 to Valley Food Banks.

Five ladies including Joice Lange, Alyce Ancell, Ethel Marques, JoAnn Martorano and Becky

Field shopped for $1,507.15 worth of toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Angels program.

(See pictures included) Several of our members also volunteered in the Christmas Angel Kiosk at

Superstition Springs Mall.

The club is always willing to help with a good cause and we are proud to be able the help where

we can.

Pancake Breakfast 2017

2017 Pancake Breakfast

Spiff up your Mustang … Fun Happening…Wild Horses in the Mountains

Pancakes in the Park

Copperstate Mustang Club February Pancake Breakfast

When: Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 1 PM This is the second Sunday of the month, our regular meeting

day. There will be a regular general meeting after breakfast at the park.

Where: Yavapai Ramada, south end of area, at North Mountain Park is reserved. This is the regular ramada that we have

used in the past. This Phoenix city Park is at North 7th Street and Peoria Avenue on the West side of 7th Street.

Inside the park go North on the Loop to the South end Yavapai Ramada.

What: Our pancake breakfast event as well as other events are included in current membership dues for members and im-

mediate family.

Check in at the entry to validate membership and be directed to your parking place.

Membership Renewal : See Secretary Alyce Ancell. Wear your badges.

Car Display (for all cars grouped by age)

Car show (for cars not winning a trophy in 2016) (grouped by age) (Members Choice Voting)

Games and Trivia

Breakfast at 10 AM Serving Pancakes, Bacon or Sausage, Juice, Coffee

Regular General Meeting about 11 or 11:30

Awards

We have also invited former members and prospective members, to have breakfast with us.

Come enjoy the park, fresh air, new and old friends and MUSTANGS

Info: Dan 602-828-0340 Tom 602-621-0590

Ideas Please

Speakers or Demonstrations Ideas Needed

To create interest and value at our general meetings, let's offer a speaker or event at

each meeting. Topics should be Mustang and automotive related. The speaker ought to be experienced as a public speaker and be specifically knowledgea-

ble about the topic. While it is understood that many speakers are vendors, the talk

should not be only a sales pitch focused on one product but broader.

It has been suggested that topics like: performance tires, parts, maintenance, oils, data

plates, date codes, paint colors, oldest Mustang by year by VIN or date code, unusual Mustang accessories, wheels, dealer promotional items,

photography display, Mustang fashion show of all the apparel, stories about what hap-

pened to you and your Mustang ….....and the list grows.

Please submit your ideas or volunteer to do a presentation yourself. Talk to any of-

ficer, board member. Let's make our meetings informative, interesting and fun.

Pancake Breakfast 2017

Invite or Bring Prospective and Renewing Members

to the

Pancake Breakfast

Please invite previous or prospective members to join us at the pancake breakfast at North Mountain Park

in Phoenix on Sunday, February 12th. We want and need to increase our membership. Please call Becky Field at(480)-813-6838 with the additional number of people to make sure we order

enough food.

Car of the Month Cont’

Fast forward to the early

90’s and Keya and I became a

couple. (I had become a Copper-

state Mustang Club member prior

to meeting Keya and had already

owned a 1964-1/2 Mustang con-

vertible which I still own today.)

Keya told me of her memories of

her dad’s mustang, and I filed it

away in my brain. During some

of her family’s gatherings I

learned that a friend of her dad’s

had purchased that very same

mustang and was living in New

River, AZ. I tried to buy it, but it

wasn’t for sale at that time.

In the spring of 1996, about five

years after first inquiring about buying it, the owner called me up and said, “OK, you can buy it!”.

After agreeing on the price, I hauled the car back to our house, and there it sat in the back yard. It

wasn’t running, had faded oxidized paint, a totally dried out interior, and needed a total restora-

tion.

I would have never guessed just how long it would sit. Moving forward more years, Keya

and I got married, and eventually moved to the southeast valley. The car moved with us from one

back yard to another. While it was covered most of the time, it was always outdoors. In 2011 I re-

tired from work and was determined that the fastback be resurrected. Unfortunately, life has a way

of getting in the way of plans, and the car sat for a couple of more years. Finally, in 2015 I

stripped the car and turned it in the The Mustang Shop of Chandler to do the body, paint, and par-

tial assembly.

Well right off the bat, a curve ball presented

itself. The car had undercoat! I’m sure I had

checked the underbody for rust when I bought the

car, but I sure didn’t remember the undercoating.

Sadly, the undercoating was dried out, cracking and

peeling, making hundreds of pockets where water

could collect. So the undercoating had to go! If

you’ve never done it or seen it done, removing un-

dercoating requires a lot of elbow grease while

torching and scraping that tar crap off! Nonethe-

less, most of that crap was eliminated and body work could move on.

Car of the Month Cont’

The next “surprise” showed itself after media

blasting the old paint, and Bondo, off. I was really

proud of how straight the sheet metal was on the

car beforehand. Lo and behold, there was the evi-

dence of sheet metal repairs to one fender and quar-

ter panel, complete with puller tool holes. Adding

to my woes were now obvious rusting issues in

spots on the lower doors, fenders, and quarters. Just

to rub it in, there were a couple of small holes in

the floor pans too! Ugh! But that’s what you can

get with a fifty year old car that’s been around the

block.

Finally, the car got the body prep’ed and the paint finished. Then came the interminable wait of

getting it back from the Mustang Shop. While I checked on it every week, and there was progress

almost every week, it still took forever for it to be done enough to bring back home. After a whole

year and couple of months, she finally came home. So the only thing now was the quest of reas-

sembly.

I had previously rebuilt a real, 289 High Performance engine which will find its place in

this car. The engine will have the set of “Mustang Powered By Ford” valve covers which Keya

won at a CMC banquet raffle way back in the early 90’s.! Talk about history!

I replaced the 8-inch rear end with 2.80 gears with a 9-inch and 3.89 gears which should really

pep up off the line acceleration. I’ve also installed 4

-wheel disc brakes with Wilwood hardware. A 5-

speed T-5 trans will replace the original T-10 four

speed, and the steering column is a tilt-wheel type.

The front and back springs are replaced with units

that will lower the car 1 inch, and the wheels are 15

-inch Classic Torq Thrust’s. Lastly, the interior has

completely new quarter trim, and the front buckets

are from an 88 Mustang GT. Instead of the all red

original interior, it’ll be a red and white combo. I’m

also planning on a 6-gauge instrument panel. Also fitted in the interior is a new, “Perfect Fit” , all

behind the dash AC system which replaces the under-the-dash hanging unit.

As for the exterior, the car has the early Shelby stripes in white over the Rangoon Red body.

The hood and side scoops are fiberglass. The scoop on the hood is 67 Shelby style as opposed to

the more common 65-66 Shelby style. The lettering on the side stripes is “GT 350 C”, with the

“C” standing for Columbo or Costianes, or Classic or whatever else it could stand for.

Car of the Month Cont’

While it would be great to say that it

is all done, it isn’t. Since it’s been over 20

years since I last did a restoration reassem-

bly, I had forgotten what a quest it could

turn out to be. We can’t just put those old

rusty bolts and brackets back on that new

looking car, can we? So I’ve still got lots of

work to do and hope I can make it to the

Mustang Club of America show in Tucson.

If I don’t… so be it! This a labor of love for

a part of family history, not just hardware.

Keya will soon have her dad’s Mustang to

ride in again!

I’m sure many CMC members have stories like this one, and I hope you will send them in

for Car of the Month.

Help!?!?

List of Volunteer Positions and Assignments Needed

Pancake Breakfast Article-

Pancake Meeting Games Coordinator-

New member Project- folder, video, poster-

Ideas to increase membership

Spring Car Show Chairperson & Committees

Parking, Registration, Door prizes, entertainment, Food

May+ Refreshments Meeting Assignment-

Web Site Content Coordinator Chairperson-

Car of the Month Article for Newsletter Assignments-

Mustang Information Newsletter Column-

Club History Article-

Meeting Speaker or Demonstration Coordinator-

Contact a Board member or officer if interested.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Mustangs = Thrills, Static and Dynamic

It is the January restart, time flies. The auction week is here again and the valley hums with energy. Look for Mustangs of various years, hues and values to examine. The high dollar ponies are valued for their uniqueness, early production numbers, rarity, low miles, his-tory, or a popular famous owner. The more common Mustangs are interesting to see how they have sur-vived over the years. Some are restored. Others not so much as an enthusiast would like with non-original parts or unusual colors and materials. The fit and finish varies. But there is nothing like driving a Mustang. The majority of fun is there. Pushing the concave knob of the floor shift into first gear starts the party. Listening to the burble and rising hum of the exhaust grabs your attention as the engine winds up. The feel of being pressed back into the seat by acceleration is a rush. Then guiding the shift lever carefully but quickly into second really gets you going. The tires give a chirp as they bite into the road. The growing growl as the 289 winds up causes a rising pulse. There are few experiences like it. When we park and walk away, most drivers can't stop from turning and looking back at the gleaming icon that gives such visceral excitement. Just looking recreates the experience. That feeling of driving a Mustang on a curvy road at speed seems almost illegal. It is special. Drivers feel invigorated and alive. The spirit and legend of Mustang is real and lives. Visit your favorite Mustang at the auctions and relive the exciting vibes of Mustang. Tom

Remember to ask a Mustang owner to join us at our February 12th meeting in North Mountain Park. Drive your Mustang, eat some pancakes, enter the car show, play the games and trivia contest, and enjoy the out of doors. Have a lot of fun.

Ford on Fourth

Ford On 4th

Cruises

You have been asking for more cruising events. Read here

about two of the three cruises

planned for CMC members. FIRST, we will cruise our Mus-

tangs through the Usery Mountains

from Mesa to Fountain Hills where we will picnic at Fountain Park on

SAT, February 18th. At 9:00 AM

we will depart from the QT gas sta-tion on the Southeast corner of

University and Ellsworth in Mesa.

We will cruise north on Ellsworth to the Bush Highway, then Northeast to the Bee-Line Highway, then West to Fountain Hills. If you have a Frisbe, bring it along for

the Frisbe golf course; bring your kite as this is a fantastic open grassy area for kiting.

Bring your own chair for sitting and bring a picnic dish to pass and share with fellow Club members. Dan will bring his pickup truck for a real tailgating style picnic.

Our JUNE cruise will be overnight in Holbrook, Arizona, June 3 and 4 where

we will tour the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert. We then will spend the night at the historic Wigwam Motel in Holbrook. This motel of fifteen separate wigwams

opened in 1950 on “Route 66”. They are well maintained and clean. The motel has

reserved nine of the wigwams for our use. Queen bed units cost $69.00 while twin full bed units cost $76.00. Reserve your wigwam NOW by calling the Wigwam at

(928) 524-3048 and register with Christy for a room reserved by Robert Ancell of the Copperstate Mustang Club. This cruise begins at 8:00 AM at the Home Depot park-

ing lot located on the Southeast corner of US 60 and Power Road in Mesa. We will

travel east on 60 to Globe, Arizona, for a break; then continue on 60 through the Salt River Canyon to Showlow for another break and lunch. From Showlow we’ll take

Hwy 77 North to Holbrook. The Petrified Forest in just east of Holbrook where we

will have plenty of time to absorb the nature and history of this National Park.

Questions?? Call Bob Ancell. 480-983-2510

CLASSIFIEDS

14x7 Appliance chrome steel wheels 5x4.5 pattern. Off. 1970 mustang BF Goodrich Radial T/A. 75 percent tread. Nice shape. 600$. Text only please 208-969-

0585.

CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale: 1965 Mustang Coupe:

All original 1965 289 2v 84k miles. $15,000. Call 480-200-5678

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Feb 2 Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford (US60 & Mesa Drive). Meeting will start at 6:45pm in

the upstairs room. All are welcomed to attend.

Feb 12 Copperstate Mustang Club Annual Breakfast. This event will be held at North Mtn. Park, Peoria

and 7th St. turn west into park. This is our monthly meeting and Pancake breakfast. Breakfast will

be around 10 am with the meeting to follow at around 11:30 am. Your membership MUST be cur-

rent and you can pay at the breakfast.

Feb 18 Copperstate Mustang Club cruise to “Fountain Hills.” We will fly kites and enjoy the beautiful

lake More information to follow at Pancake breakfast.

Mar 2 Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford (US60 & Mesa Drive). Meeting will start at 6:45pm in

the upstairs room. All are welcomed to attend.

Mar 10-12 Good Guys Spring Car Show: held at West World in Scottsdale

Mar 11 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phoenix. Text Fabian at 602-339-3183 if able to attend. Convertibles

needed but all cars welcome.

Mar 12 Copperstate Club Meeting at 1pm at Mount Olives Church 3546 E. Thomas Rd. We will have

refreshments to enjoy.

Mar 12 Fords on 4th – in Tucson. Go to www. Facebook.com/SaMcFordsonFourth. For more infor-

mation. Some forms available at the club meeting for registration

Mar 18 Catch the Wave in Tempe at Kiwanis Park Mill and Baseline. Go to www.kiwainsnuevea.org

for additional information and registration form

Apr 6 Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford (US60 & Mesa Drive). Meeting will start at 6:45pm in

the upstairs room. All are welcomed to attend.

Apr 9 Copperstate Club Meeting at 1pm at Mount Olives Church 3546 E. Thomas Rd. We will have

refreshments to enjoy.

Apr 15 Copperstate Spring Show “Ford Round-UP” held at Berge Ford more information to follow.

Apr 30 Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott’s Berry Farm. Go to www.Fabulousfordforever.com for additional

information and registration form.

May 4 Monthly Board Meeting at Berge Ford (US60 & Mesa Drive). Meeting will start at 6:45pm in

the upstairs room. All are welcomed to attend.

May 6 Trip to Verde Canyon Railroad. 8:30 Breakfast at Rock Springs then on to Verde Canyon Train.

Cost Approx. $85.00 – Coach Seating $65.00(seniors) a group rate is being negotiated. Please con-

tact Chevie Neeper at 602-992-3612 if interested.

May 12-14 MCA National Show - Hoof Beats in the Desert - Tucson, AZ: Hosted by the Old Pueblo Mus-

tang Club. Casino Del Sol Hotel & Casino. Go to:

http://oldpueblomustangclub.org/Hoofbeatsinthedesert2017.html

PO Box 50309

Phoenix, AZ 85076

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PROUD SPONSORS