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MUSTANG RECALL 02-27-08:
Ford Motor Co. says it is recalling 470,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2005-2008 model years to recalibrate how forcefully the air bag deploys on the front passenger side of the car. Ford spokesman Wesley Sherwood says internal testing showed the air bag could injure a small, unbelted passenger. The recall was posted Wednesday on the website of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Sherwood says there were no reports of injuries or accidents tied to the recall. The Dearborn automaker will notify customers by mail in early March. Owners can take their vehicle to a dealer to have the air bag re-calibrated to deploy at a lower force. 2005-2008 Mustang owners can go to the Ford Service Website and enter their VIN number to see if their car is affected by this recall.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MCA CLUB MEMBERS FROM DSS RACING
All club members get 5% off any Pro Bullet, Super Pro Bullet, Pro Mod, Super Mod, X & XR shortblock or longblock with a Level 10 block, 10% and any of those engines with a Level 20 block upgrade. You would also receive 10% off our Main Support Systems, Windage Trays, Pistons, Level 20 bare blocks, stroker/rotating kits, and any of the other items we make here in the building . You must mention the Mustang Club of America when you order. Special Offer good until March 31, 2008. Offer not valid with other offers. Go to www.dssracing.com or call 630-587-1169 for more details.
Mustangs... Back at Barber!
The latest hot and heavy rumor around is that the Mustang 45th Anniversary, sponsored by FORD, and supported by the Mustang Club of America, will be at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama, just outside Birmingham, Alabama. Event dates are confirmed as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday April 17, 18, and 19, 2009. These days and dates coincide perfectly with the original introduction of the Mustang in 1964. The car was first unveiled (to the general public) on Friday afternoon/evening, April 17th, 1964. On Saturday, April 18th, 1964 pretty much every attendee at the New York World's Fair saw and fell head over heels for the Mustang. And, to top off the week-end, the Mustang was introduced to the rest of the world on the three (3) major television networks. Did you all catch the "three major networks" part. Boy, how times have changed. Thank goodness we still have our Mustangs! And, if you feel a little tingle as you read this, that excitement from 1964 is still with us today. Start making plans to make you way to the Mustang's 45th birthday celebration. You might even stop by a FORD dealership and thank them for the continuation of the Mustang. Oh, and watch here for more information!
MCA's Newly Elected Officers for 2008-2010
(In alphabetical Order)
Patsy Brown
Jim Chism
Elizabeth Cofer
Dave Curee
Bill Dillard
Joe Horne
Randy Jacobson
Millicent Moye
Joe Odine
Jim Silverman
Laurie Slawson
John Threatte
Congratulations!
MUSTANG CLUB OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES YOUTH GROUP
Purpose: To promote the Mustang (1964-present), to young enthusiasts, while providing for the future of the hobby and to encourage junior and youth members to attend National/Local Show and meetings. The junior and youth program is designed to educate encourage and recognize young people and their Mustangs. Aspects that will be covered are the history and overview of the Mustang and its workings; and a basic understanding of the judging system, all at a level the young people should find interesting and entertaining. Goals: 1. Provide educational opportunities. 2. Provide recognition programs, 3. Increase members of junior/young participants, 4. Promote comradery and sportsmanship Eligibility: 1. Future Mustang Owners or junior members, the members of this group are 15 years old and younger. 2. Young Mustang Owners or youth members, the members of this group are 16 - 25 years old, and they must have a valid driver's license. 3. Members of either of these clubs must have on file: a medical waiver, parental consent form, and a liability release form. Program: 1. To start this will be run under the supervision of a Youth Director in the Charter Clubs. As membership grows changes can be made to allow for independence. 2. Have classes for each group to allow for recognition and education. For the Future Mustang Owners coloring page contests, model car building, soapbox derby cars are options. The Young Mustang Owners will have a class of their own and will be participant judged. 3. There will be opportunities for the discounts from various suppliers e.g.- Heacock Insurance. 4. Learning about the Mustang will be vital - it's history and what makes the Mustang uniquely American. For program specifics contact: Julia Trone 217-891-6213 - cell cobrapowrd@yahoo.com
2008 National Show Schedule!
The 2008 National Show Schedule is as follows:
March 28-30, 2008 Pensacola, Florida
June 20-22, 2008 Columbus, Ohio
August 1-3, 2008 Oakville, Ontario, Canada
August 29-31, 2008 Park City, Utah (Grand National)
October 24-26, 2008 Phoenix, Arizona
30 Years of Archived Issues of Mustang Times Now Available online
Randy Jacobson, MCA National Board of Director and MCA Historian, has been working to provide an online archive of Mustang Times issues to MCA members and non-members alike. Due to the large volume of back issues, the copies will be posted in bundles of 10. Volumes 1-10, covering 1977-1986, Volumes 11-20, covering 1987-1996, and Volumes 21-30, covering 1997-2006 are now available. MCA policy precludes access to Mustang Times issues less than 12 months old. Each bundle has three versions of a searchable database index: articles only, ads only, ads and articles combined. Information on how to access the databases and the scanned files can be found on the home page: http://mustangtimes.net.
Only four issues of the first year of Mustang Times have yet to be found and Randy is continually searching. As he locates them, he will make them available online. Randy can also recover MCA member numbers from 1979 through 1983 for those members who have had their membership lapse since then. He can be contacted at historian@mustangtimes.net
Official MCA Bookstore!
The Mustang Club of America is pleased to announce the opening of the Official MCA Bookstore! The MCA Bookstore features books, calendars and literature on all generations and models of Mustangs, in addition to other automotive vehicles. Click Here
New MCA Hotel & Travel Reservations
MCA is pleased to announce this free service to all members! Simply click the link to access discounted hotel and travel services.
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