Fr iends o f the Mustang Club of Am erica ~ www.Mustang.org

Accredi ted Media Out le t ~ Media.Ford.Com

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The Chrome Pony MARCH 2015 VOL 5 ISSUE 3

Latest News Well, it’s been a busy month for BBMC. We have mailed out over 50 flyers requesting goodie-bag sponsorship and we have started compiling the requests. We should start hearing back from everyone by the 1

st of April.

The weather has been colder than normal but we are making it. Just to think, spring is just a few short weeks away. Let’s hope it starts to warm up! Many of us would like to take our horses out for a spin in the warm sun! Let’s talk newsletter content. Is there anything you would like to see added? Most of our articles come from media.ford website since we are a member. Are we wanting different article such as How To: ? I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions! There are lots f opportunities for volunteering in the club. If you want to get involved just ask, we could always use your help! Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you at our March Club Meeting!

Sincerely, The BBMC Family

The Official Publication of the Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines Iowa ~ www.badboyzmustangclub.com

Table of Contents, In this Issue:

Latest News ~ Next Meeting Page 1

Did you know? Page 2 ~ 6

Save the Date Page 7

5th Annual Car Show, 5/3/2015

Page 8

Buy Sell or Trade ~ Pony Corral Page 9

Upcoming Events Page 10

Club Merchandise Page 11

Sponsor’s Page Page 10-16

Upcoming Club Meetings:

Monthly Meeting: Reports from Secretary, Treasurers, Public Relations Committee, Old Business, New Business.

See you all there!

“March Meet & Greet” Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 at 6pm ~ 8pm

Bordenaro's Pizza & Pasta 6108 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

“April Meet & Greet” Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 6pm ~ 8pm

Sugar Shack ~ 100 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009

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Did you know? Top 5 checklist for bringing your car out of winter storage

1. Inspect Battery

The most important item to check is the condition of the car’s battery. I hope that you had the battery on

a maintainer/tender during the storage period? Look at your maintainer to see that the battery is fully

charged. If not, put it on a charger, although the integrity and life of the battery will likely be

compromised if the charge has completely depleted. Bottom line, do not attempt to start a stored vehicle

with a half drained battery. And don’t boost it. There’s nothing worse that trying to crank a cold engine

for the first time in months with a weak battery.

When connecting the battery, check the cables and terminals for corrosion/oxidization and clean if

necessary. Some modern cars require the battery to remain connected at all times to maintain the on-

board computer memory. In this case, a battery maintainer still needs to be used during storage.

2. Test Engine oil

Pull the dipstick to see if there is adequate oil in the engine and add if needed. This oil is now old and

should be changed at your earliest opportunity, even if you changed it just before storage. Don’t skip this

step. Fresh oil is cheap insurance for the health of your engine.

Did you know? Top 5 checklist for bringing your car out of winter storage

3. Examine Other fluids

Check the fluid levels for coolant, power steering, brakes and fuel. Did you put fuel stabilizer in the tank

before storage? If not, add octane booster and get high-octane gas in the tank. Old gas will make the

engine run rough so adding fuel stabilizer is an important precaution prior to storage.

4. Perform a Visual check

Look in the engine bay and under the car for signs of fluid leaks. Observe the electrical wires and hoses,

looking for cracks and deterioration. Take a screw driver/wrench to the various clamps that make up the

fuel system to ensure that they are tight. Look for signs of unwanted visitors like mice who are notorious

for chewing electrical wires. Basically, you want to do a thorough visual check on the key mechanical

components before you start the car for the first time and embark on that initial drive of the season.

5. Check Tires

Check tire pressure and correct as necessary to bring to the suggested PSI rating indicated on the

sidewall. Look for cracks and bulges in the rubber.

Other items

Look at the brakes to ensure there is adequate pad and rotor material. Look at the suspension

components and pull on the control arms and tie-rods to check for excessive play. Check the exhaust and

remember to take the steel wool out of the tail pipe or whatever you use to prevent rodents from

entering.

Now that you’ve done your due-diligence to ensure that your stored vehicle is good to go, put the key in

the ignition and fire it up. Expect the engine to run rough at first as it will take several minutes for the

fuel to fully circulate to enable a smooth idle. Let the engine idle up to operating temperature before you

hit the road. Take it easy in the beginning. Remember, this car hasn’t been driven for months so don’t

push it hard on the first run.

The above check list may seem excessive but it is important to ensure that your hobby car is ready for

the season ahead. You don’t want to be disappointed with mechanical problems resulting from

overlooking an important detail in preparing to bring a vehicle out of prolonged storage. Spring is just a

few weeks away and with lots of heavy rain to wash the salt and crud off the roads, classic cars will be

back on the scene. Just watch out for all the potholes – you’re hobby car will be less forgiving than the

daily driver.

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Did you know?

Mustang II Over Forty Years Later

Over Forty years ago, a completely redesigned second-generation Ford Mustang hit the road.

Mustang II was a radical departure from the 1973 model it replaced – 19 inches shorter, 500 pounds

lighter and, for the first time, not available with a V8 engine. Despite being among the best-selling

Mustangs of the past 49 years, Mustang II has been maligned by hardcore pony-car fans as the

black sheep of the family almost since it went on sale. Looking back now, however, it’s clear that

without the new direction forged by Mustang II, Ford almost certainly wouldn’t be celebrating 50

years of Mustang today.

Growing up too fast

The Mustang debuted in 1964 as a stylish, lightweight and affordable sporty car. It was nimble and

quick, offering a choice of V6 or V8 engines generating up to 271 horsepower. Starting at just

$2,368, with seemingly infinite possibilities for customization, Mustang roared out of the gate with

sales of more than 1 million units in less than two years.

Competitors took note. Hoping to cash in on the obvious demand for performance cars, they quickly

upped the ante, offering larger and more powerful big-block V8 engines. Ford engineers followed

suit, beefing up the Mustang platform to support engines as big as 429 cubic inches. Along the way,

Mustang got more than a foot longer and nearly 700 pounds heavier, losing much of its nimble

character.

While demand for big-engined muscle cars was strong at first, it tapered off quickly by the end of the

1960s and Mustang was losing the broad audience that had made it such an early success. Sales

dropped from a peak of more than 600,000 in 1966 to just over 125,000 by 1972.

But customers were not happy with the direction Mustang was headed as early as May 1968, when

investor Anna Muccioli took the floor at Ford’s annual shareholders meeting to query company

executives. Her comments were included in a Ford Educational Affairs department paper about

Mustang:

“I have a ’65 Mustang and I don’t like what’s happening. They’re blowing them up. Why can’t you just

leave a sports car small? I mean, you keep blowing them up and starting with another little one, blow that

one up and start another one. I mean, why don’t you just leave them?”

Did you know?

Back to its roots

At the same time, demand for small cars was growing, representing 40 percent of the U.S. market

by 1973, up from 23 percent in 1964. By 1972, subcompact sales had doubled in just five years.

Coping with dissatisfied Mustang enthusiasts, and the emergence of federal environmental and

safety requirements, Ford realized that Mustang needed to return to its roots. Initial proposals for

a redesign based on the 1971 to 1973 platform were scrapped. A smaller, lighter car was created.

While no one could have predicted a Middle East oil embargo in 1973, or the subsequent spike in

gas prices and demand for smaller cars, the arrival of Mustang II and new more fuel-efficient

fourcylinder and V6 engines could not have been better timed.

Mustang II lacked the brute-force acceleration of its immediate predecessor, but its trimmer

dimensions restored some of the agility of early Mustangs; overall performance was actually

comparable. One year after Mustang II’s debut, eight-cylinder power returned to the pony car with

an available 302-cubic inch, small-block V8.

Displaying styling cues that recalled the original 1965 models, Mustang II sales topped more than

285,000 vehicles in 1974 – more than double the previous year – and remained strong enough the

next several years to justify development of another all-new model for 1979.

In recent years, the popularity of so-called “malaise-era” cars like the Mustang II has increased as

people realized its tidy dimensions and light weight make a great platform for a fun performance

car.

“While the first generation Mustangs are often restored to original condition, a higher percentage

of Mustang IIs get modified with more powerful engines, better brakes and upgraded

suspensions,” said John Clor, Ford Racing enthusiast content manager and Mustang historian.

“People are finally recognizing the critical role that Mustang II plays in the pony car lineage.”

Following the introduction of Mustang II, the Ford Educational Affairs department prepared a paper

that analyzed the development of the original and second generation Mustang.

Did you know?

THE VOTES ARE IN CHICAGO! Chicago voters have spoken, and Ford is their top choice in three of five

categories represented in Best of Show balloting at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show – the only major auto show to poll its attendees. With 38 percent of the

vote, Ford GT is the runaway favorite for best all-new production vehicle, beating out the new Acura NSX, while Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang won the

tightest race of all, besting Bugatti Veyron as the car voters would most like to have in their driveway. Featuring its GT supercar, Hank the Robot, a Mustang

dynamometer and an F-150 track for kids, Ford also took top honors for best exhibit at the country’s biggest auto show. Nearly 8,000 votes were cast over

nine days in the 10th consecutive year of the consumer awards at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.

For more information, visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.

Did you know? ~ Save the Date!.....

5th Annual Car Show ~ May 3rd, 2015

The Chrome Pony Corral

Buy, Sell, or Trade ___________________________________________________________________________

Want to share your Buy, Sell or Trade Mustang with the BBMC? Email badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com and share your Buy, Sell or Trade Mustang with the club and let’s see if we can help you out!

PLEASE NOTE: PRICE HAS DROPPED TO $6,300.00!!!

Bob Boelling has a 1967 Mustang for sale. Please give him a call 515-991-8340 or email at: rboelling@yahoo.com.

FOR SALE 1967 Mustang Two Door hard top, it is Light Blue in color, and has a rebuilt 289 (that was bored out .030) V-8, automatic transmission ( that has been rebuilt), refurbished Interior with factory Air (needs work). I'm asking $6,300 or best offer. I can be reached at rboelling@yahoo.com or 515-991-8340. Thanks for your help, Sincerely, Bob Boelling

Upcoming Events ~

Please check the Club Website for the latest details for these events! If you know of an event not listed, please email me the details and I will get it posted to the club website for all to particpate in!

More detailed information for the events calendar can be found on the club website!

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Club Merchandise

We have the following items available for purchase. Available items: 2013 and 2014 Car Show T-Shirts $5.00. We will bring them to the Cruise events and club meetings. Get them while they are hot! We also have available new Club stickers for your auto!

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Be sure to check the club website for the

latest listing of events in our muscle car

community! Each month we have many

events to choose from, so pick your event,

post online with the club site or Facebook

and let’s see how many friends we can get

to our events!!

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Family Fun Activities We have a variety of events for the family and children monthly. Be sure to check our Calendar online for the latest details. Be sure to sign up today and bring the entire family for a fun filled day!

More Family Fun!

Well, for those members wishing to particeipate in more Family Fun. Now here is your chance! Please events to the clb email and come to a few meetings to submit fun events you would like to see during our 2013-2014 cruise year. Bring your ideas and let’s have fun!

Currently we have several planned family events!

Why should you get involved with the Take

a Kid to a Car Show program? Whether you

produce a high profile extravaganza, a

weekly cruise at the local shopping center

or an annual charity show-n-shine, one

thing is common; you have a passion for

preserving and experiencing our automotive

heritage. If we want to ensure that our

passion is carried on to future generations

we must involve our youth.

“Son, this is the engine Daddy wants to put in his car!”

Want to be a SPONSOR to one of the funniest organizations in Des Moines, Iowa?

Contact the BBMC staff for Details!

Full page promotion in the club monthly newsletter (The Chrome Pony) for a full year

Full page promotion in the club website and our Facebook page for a full year to include your sponsorship logo

Banner space or swap meet space (10by10) at BBMC annual car show (Additional booth spaces are available for

$10.00 each)

At sponsor’s request, BBMC will hold 1 event at your location or at a mutually agreed location of your desire

Recognition as Benefactor club sponsor on BBMC annual car show flyers and registration

A banner placed at Annual car show event, promoting the sponsor

Be sure to check our club website for the latest event happening in April, May and June!

www.badboyzmustangclub.com

http://www.americanmuscle.com 5% discount on all products from AmericanMuscle.com store. Stop in at one of our Monthly Meetings and receive

an American Muscle Quarter Window Mustang Decal!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are looking for new additional sponsorship opportunities in the Des Moines Iowa area, if you know of any company you think we should approach for sponsorship, just let Ted or Mike know and we can work on it!

Want to be a SPONSOR to one of the funniest

organizations in Des Moines, Iowa?

Contact the BBMC staff for Details!

Annual Club Sponsor’s

2015 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page

Biker Dads Agaist Drunk Driving is our invited guest for our 2015 Car Show!

Be sure to bring out your motorcycle for a fun filled day! http://bdadd.org

Biker Dads Against Drunk Driving, a non-profit organization geared towards raising awareness, educating and providing positive alternatives to teenage alcohol & drugs use. Assisting in providing resources to teenagers exposed to alcohol & drugs. We also assist in acting as a support team for teens that have been subject to bullying, or other teen crisis. While providing support to family and friends that have been impacted or suffered from a loss due to these circumstances.

2015 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page

420 Eighth St. SE Altoona, IA 50009 515.967.7283

Lobby Hours Drive-up Hours Monday-Friday Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Our 2015 Car Show Charity!

Our 2015 Car Show Charity!

Our annual event, we will be collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Des Moines

Rick and Beth McReynolds with Jack O'Leary ~ RBJ Trio RBJ is a trio with much more sound than a normal trio. With Rick McReynolds on vocals and guitar, Beth McReynolds on vocals and Jack O'Leary on vocals and keyboard, they play along with digitally recorded drums and bass to present a full band sound. Their 3 part harmony will remind you of all the great oldies bands. Contact RBJ at 515-262-1970 to have them come to your next event. Or email them at rbmcreynolds@msn.com (put RBJ in the Subject)

2015 Bad Boyz Mustang Club Car Show Sponsors Page

Our Ford Sponsor and Partner! Dewey Ford of Ankeny!

3055 SE DELAWARE AVE., ANKENY, IA 50021

SALES: (877) 704-6793 Service: (877) 704-6786

Parts: (877) 704-6794

When you demand the ultimate muscle car look no further than a ROUSH Mustang from Dewey Ford.

We are an authorized ROUSH dealer, specializing in ROUSH Mustangs and ROUSH service.

ROUSH Performance Products was founded by Jack Roush in 1995. ROUSH began as a performance

parts manufacturer and in 1997 ROUSH released 3 packages for the Ford Mustang: Stage 1, Stage 2,

and Stage 3. Nineteen years later, ROUSH is increasingly innovating and has incredible offerings for

the 2013-2014 Ford Mustangs. Take a moment to research the full line of ROUSH Ford Mustangs and

if you have further questions please contact us at Dewey Ford!

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Fun Monthly Club Meeting! We meet each 2

nd Tuesday of the month in locations

surrounding Greater Des Moines, Iowa

Be sure to check our club website (www.badboyzmustangclub.com) or Facebook

for the meeting location and time!

Bad Boyz Mustang Club of Greater Des Moines Iowa P.O. Box 842 W aukee, Iowa 50263

Club Coordinator (Michael) 515.402.6325 badboyzmustangclub@yahoo.com www.badboyzmustangclub.com

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