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PONY
XPress
The Official Publication of the
Garden State Region Mustang Club
June 2020 Vol. 28, Number 6
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All are able to celebrate July
President’s Message 4th with the requisite barbeques, but
most community celebrations have been
impacted by social distancing.
H
ooray!!! We are finally seeing things get back to Maywood cancelled their parade, a long
normal. Every week we have the social standing tradition for the club.
distancing rules relaxed. As we started 2020 Ridgewood Park has curtailed their
none of us would realize how much we appreciated a celebration from what is typically one of
haircut; camouflaging our grey; mani/pedi; meal at a nice the biggest parades in the state. They will have all of their
restaurant; shopping somewhere other than ShopRite or emergency response vehicles and the Mayor and
Walmart; and HUGS. I plan to celebrate on Monday with Councilmen move through town to the memorial
a day of Retail Therapy. Although we are excited to move ceremony. I am honored that they have chosen GSRMC
forward, we must not forget those lives that were lost or to provide ONLY 5 cars (for which we get paid). We need
the dedication of those on the front line who helped to Convertibles from different generations. If you would like
save even more lives. Very happy that this letter is more to participate, please email me at dfavia@optonline.net or
about what we will be doing rather than what we can’t do call/text at 201.306.8127 and be sure to include the year
(although there are a few). of your Mustang by June 20th. I will notify everyone on
Our PP found a vendor that created GSRMC face the 21st who was selected via random.org. You will need
masks. They are black with a full color embroidered logo to arrive by 11AM.
You can wear this stylish look for just $10.00 including On July 12th (rain date 7/19) we will have our
shipping or delivery. All profits will go to one of our 3rd Cruise for a Cause which is dedicated to John Gashler
charities. We only ordered 100, so are limiting to 2 per and the Woodland Park (aka West Paterson) first
family. If you are interested, please contact me at responders. John has been a volunteer firefighter for over
dfavia@optonline.net or call/text at 201.306.8127. 30 years. He is also GSRMC’s Parking Chairman, Chief
On May 22nd we did our first Cruise for a Cause Chair Setup Person, not to mention an expert at B&E. We
dedicated to Joanne Lesser and her team. We had a nice will depart Kohl’s parking lot (1710 US-46 Woodland
day, with only one minor hiccup…Joanne was out on a Park) at 11:00 and take a short ride to the Municipal
call when we arrived. See full article on this event below. Building (5 Brophy Lane) where we will deliver lunch.
On June 14th we will do our second Cruise for a This has been funded by another donation from an
Cause which will benefit the Mind, Soul and Body Food anonymous member. We will then cruise through Passaic
Pantry in Parsippany. It’s run by a small church and opens and surrounding counties and, of course, end somewhere
twice a week to all in the community. They do not receive to eat. Thank you to all the GSRMC volunteer first
any government subsidies, but relies on donations from responders. Looking for suggestions for an August Cruise
Scout and School groups. During this time their patronage for a Cause in Bergen county.
has increased and their donations decreased. The cruise Good news is that we should be okay for the July
will take us through Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon and 15th meeting. We will need to celebrate.
Warren counties and we’ll end for lunch at Piggy’s. August 30th Save the date for the GSRMC
Unfortunately our General Meeting and Picnic.
rescheduled Mustang Day on June 17th is Pending permits, we are planning a re-
CANCELLED. Our group is too large to meet the 25% rescheduled Nielsen Dodge show for Oct 4th, rain date
capacity of the VFW. 10/18.
Happy Father’s Day!
Please stay safe and model your GSRMC face
Welcome New Members mask so we can all be together and hug soon.
Rafael Figueroa Little Falls ’67 Mustang Stay well!
Dale, #733, GSRMC President
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GSRMC Contact Information
President Dale Favia
201-306-8127 dfavia@optonline.net
Vice President Rich Izenberg
973-769-7920 rizenberg@aol.com
Treasurer Jim Signorelli
201-845-7014 jimsignorelli@hotmail.com Please note that all dates
Secretary Pete Cullen
should be considered tentative.
973-650-2957 oldcarz57@aol.com
Board of Directors June 14 GSRMC Cruise for a Cause
Past President Bill Chernack June 17 GSRMC Meeting & Mustang Day
973-214-4060 bluebyu2011@gmail.com Celebration CANCELLED
Tom Addeo
973-229-7735 tomaddeo@yahoo.com June 25-27 NMRA Ford Motorsports Nationals.
John Gaschler Drag Racing & Car show. Maple Grove
973-333-8882 c.gaschler@yahoo.com Raceway, Mohnton, PA.
Ken Najarian www.nmradigital.com
201-666-9669 knajarian@gmail.com June 28 27th Ann. Tri-County Cruisers’ Car
Al Vizzone Show. Town Hall, Valley Rd,Wayne.
201-826-6071 Alfred.vizzone@gmail.com www.tricountycruisersnj.com
Maureen Yowe
July 15 GSRMC Meeting – Anybody’s guess.
973-398-4325 lefylady1@verizon.net
July 30-Aug 2 Team Shelby East Coast Grand Nats.
MCA Nat. Dir. Helaina Semmler Pocono Raceway, PA & Carlisle, PA.
856-642-0764 herpony68@gmail.com teamshelbynortheast@icloud.com
July 31-Aug 2 Carlisle Ford Nationals. Car show,
Membership Joe DeLeo
swap meet, cruise & racing. Carlisle
201-790-4372 r2stangs@aol.com
PA. www.carlisleevents.com
Newsletter Mike DeLiberto Aug. 8 Car Show. Keansburg Amusement
201-933-6915 8550mustang@gmail.com Park. Meredith Peltz 347-528-5372
Sept. 13 40th Ann. Holman Mustang & Ford
Website Bill Chernack
Car Show. Holman Ford, Maple Shade
973-214-4060 bluebyu2011@gmail.com
http://www.southjerseymustangclub.net
Facebook Bob Acker Sept. 20 GSRMC End of Summer Car Show.
201-694-1325 purevnm@hotmail.com Nielsen Ford, Rt. 23, Wantage
Oct. 17 Mount Holly Car Show. Main St.,
Sunshine Joanne Leser www.mainstreetmountholly.org/car-show
973-865-7134 tag982003@yahoo.com
Hospitality Norm Leser
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I THINK HE’S GOING TO
NEED A BIGGER GARAGE
y PP “Man Cave” story is sad but true.
M My house has a two-car garage built in.
Have you ever seen a two car garage that
stored five people's STUFF. Well let me tell you,
there is no room for a Mini Cooper let alone a “don't
touch this Shelby Mustang”. I had to get myself a
garage, at a self- storage facility, and have yet
another monthly payment added to my life. foundation. I ordered my new “Man Cave” without
It wasn’t easy to park a 1972 Mach 1 (My windows, but with two doors on the same side for
Mustang at the time.) in a self-storage cubicle. Lots easy entry into the garage (front and rear), and of
of drive, reverse, drive, reverse, (times 10) until I course an overhead door. My new garage was built
maneuvered it in there. Joanne would have to drop and delivered within a month.
me off and pick me up. Finally, I was tired of paying BUT, there is always a BUT. A BUTT
high self-storage monthly fees, so I had to explain to ACHE. When they trailered the new garage onto the
my understanding, lovely wife that another garage on new driveway, it did not clear my neighbor’s tree. I
the property ( A Man Cave! ) would be paid off would have had to cut my neighbors tree in half to
within one year. Joanne gave me the OK to get the clear it, and not have a happy neighbor. Half an hour
garage. later, the two delivery men decided to dump my new
I looked around for a 12 x 24 pre-built garage garage on the front right side of my house and
that could be delivered. Easier said than done, since pushed/rolled it approximately 80 feet (up and then
the driveway to my house is on the left side and I to the left) on three 5 in x12 ft pieces of PVC piping
thought the new garage would fit perfectly there. I onto the new foundation. This is how my “Man
had the foundation installed on the left side behind Cave” started to evolve.
my house. I also extended my driveway to the new (contd. on pg. 8)
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About 60 Mustangs, stopped for a group photo opportunity along a country road in Pennsylvania, as part of a
Mustang Day celebration/social distancing cruise organized by the Mustang Club of Orange County (MCOC).
S
everal GSRMC members participated in the May
31st cruise: Pete Cullen in his ‘68 coupe with
Anthony Cecala, Bill Pritchett's son Brian and wife
in their ‘68 fastback, the McCombs, Ackers, and Mike
Parent.
MCOC began their cruise at two different
meeting locations in Orange County NY, joining at Planet
Fitness in Port Jervis NY. The group of about 60 cars
proceeded North on the very scenic Rt 97 to Hawk's Nest,
STAY PROTECTED
crossing the Delaware river into Pennsylvania for a group
photo, then along some country roads north to cross back
into NY via the historic Roebling viaduct. The final & STYLISH
destination was a half hour drive up to the Woodstock
Memorial monument, located at Bethel Woods NY. Due Face masks are the newest rage and for good reason.
to COVID restrictions, we could not meet as a group to Everyone needs to protect themselves and others from the
eat anywhere, so we all headed home from there. I put Covid-19 virus. Therefore, Bill Chernack got these great
180 miles on my Mustang from the PA. cabin! GSRMC facemasks so you can show off your allegiance
as you venture out into that scary world of ours. We will
Photos & Text – Pete Cullen, #113
be selling these high-quality embroidered & washable
facemasks for $10 each with the proceeds going to
charity.
There are a limited number of masks and we will
begin selling them at the June14th cruise. There is a 2
mask limit per membership.
Any masks remaining after
June 14th can be ordered by
contacting Dale F. at
dfavia@optonline.net or
call/text at 201.306.8127.
Please do not let the
model in the photo detract
from the appearance of the
mask. We’re sure it will look
great on everyone else.
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This Original-Owner 1970
Boss 302 Mustang Has
Been Sitting for 50 Years
D
aryl Cook is the original owner of
this complete Bright Yellow Boss
302 Mustang. He bought the car
new from Zaeski Ford in Union Grove,
Wisconsin, in 1970, drove it 11,530 miles,
then parked it for 50 years. At 74 years old,
Cook recently made a serious assessment
about his ability to drive the car with its on the car when Cook drove it home from the dealership.
heavy clutch and peaky powerband. After visiting several Perkins looked in the door jambs and underneath
Mustang restoration websites and turning down an offer to verify original paint. The sun shined into Cook's garage
from a buyer who, "wasn't a Mustang guy," he found Bob and lit the factory acrylic enamel on the passenger side.
Perkins, Head Authenticity Judge for the Mustang Club The angle of incidence was just right to reflect
of America. shimmering "orange peel." Original paint was a must for
Perkins is much more than an MCA Gold Car this low-mileage car to have the show car potential that
Judge, he is the leading Boss Mustang collector and Perkins was hoping for.
restorer in the county and has been gathering all things Under the car, water had collected in the mufflers
Boss since 1980 and parking them in a showroom next to and pipes, making them "a little weak." Overall, the
his restoration shop. In 1982, he bought the find of his underside looked "nice." Several years ago, Cook sprayed
lifetime: a 1970 Grabber Orange Boss 302 with 1,500 undercoating out of a can to protect some of the bare
original miles. Five years ago, he bought a 1,600-mile metal. Perkins noticed pitting in the rear end housing and
1970 Boss 429, also Grabber Orange. Both these leaf springs, but "nothing that can't be fixed properly if
Mustangs have achieved MCA's coveted Thoroughbred the car was ever to be totally restored."
Gold Authenticity Award. Cook said he never drag raced or road raced his
Perkins looked the car over in Cooks garage Boss, and when we asked if he ever street raced his car
located in southern Wisconsin. The body had "a little bit even a "tiny bit," he answered, "just a little bit, not much,
of road rash," which "some of it would clean off." The because I never abused it."
fastback would need a thorough cleaning for a full Perkins leaned over the radiator citing one detail
evaluation, but there after another. "That
were no rust holes, no chrome (air cleaner)
severe surface rust, lid is really nice, now
and no door dings or we can see the
dents. The Polyglas carburetor," said
raised white letter Perkins. "You can see
Goodyear tires, he's changed a couple
mounted on stock clamps. He had to put
rims with mint- a gasket kit in the carb,
condition hub caps which is no big deal,
and trim rings, were and then the
the same F60 x 15's
(contd. on pg. 7)
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Hearing such kudos appeared to have
rattled Cook enough to reconsider both the car's
value and his intention to sell. Perkins was
interested to buy the car, but his main concern
was to save it. If done right the car could take its
place in the pantheon of great Boss Mustangs.
After 50 years of ownership, Cook wasn't
ready to sell that day. Perkins was fine to give
Cook space to think and wasn't hurting for a
project. In his shop. he was restoring the one and
only 1971 Boss 302, a prototype.
Perkins said Cook's Boss was worth $45-
$50 thousand, wholesale, to as high as possibly
(Boss, continued)
$55-$65 thousand retail, depending on "how nice the
paint cleans up."
carburetor has the engineering number, DOZF-9510-Z.
The car needed a new exhaust system and brakes,
Over here is the carburetor aluminum ID tag. The spade
battery, battery cables, upper radiator hose, and fuel
here has been repaired, but
pump, all of which
that's the original solenoid,
needed to be original
original accelerator cable,
and date coded to the
original distributor,
car. The headliner
vacuum advance, the rev
needed to be replaced
limiter has never been
and the body needed
disconnected, it still has
minor paint work.
the half inch masking tape
Currently, this
that held the wires Boss 302 remains on its
together, and it's still got jack stands, but we
the logo that's really nice expect to see the car at
and legible on the cover." shows in the not-too-
Inside, Perkins distant future.
commented on details important to restorers. "The
Jerry Heasley - Writer, Photographer
console and Hurst T-handle shifter, mint lens on the clock,
May 26, 2020 HotRod.com
excellent, dash pad - not cracked, deluxe door panels—
straight with no elbow dents, seats—a little
dusty and dirty, foam pads under the vinyl
upholstery—puffy." The one concession
was mice had chewed a hole in the
headliner.
The car needed cleaning and an
inspection on a lift to assess 100-percent
but, Perkins said, "It's got the bones to be a
great car, and it is a great car, but it's also a
great candidate for a total restoration, to
make a Thoroughbred Gold Authenticity
Award winner."
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(Garage, continued)
Cave”, I would NOT let any of my kids, their friends,
anyone except me within 10feet of my garage or
Over the years I have collected STUFF, a lot of
Mustangs.
STUFF. My wife & daughters bought me collectibles,
I hope everyone is safe and healthy, miss you all,
Ford Shelby Mustang paraphernalia. Fathers day, 2019, I
and I hope to see everyone soon.
received signs to decorate the outside of my “Man Cave”.
Text & Photos -William Chernack, PP, #473
The “Man Cave” has a lot of S#@T , almost every inch of
my walls and ceiling is covered with Ford stuff. I bought Do you have a Pony Place (Garage,
a NASCAR front end of a Richard Petty Mustang race car,
basement, he/she shed, underground
that I made into a shelf for my diecast cars to sit on. I have
lair, etc.) you would like to share?
license plates from every state hanging from my ceiling.
In addition to Ford valve covers from 289, 351, 390 428 Send pictures & a brief write-up to Mike
hanging from the ceiling too. One of GSRMC members, D. at 8550mustang@gmail.com
Jim Kaplin helped me with getting an old working traffic
light to adorn the outside of my “Man Cave”, thanks Jim.
Reflecting back to 2006, I must have honestly
developed “SOCIAL DISTANCING”. In the “Man WE’RE LOOKING FOR A FEW
GOOD MUSTANGS
F or the cover of the newsletter that is. Most of you
have at least one Mustang and some sort of picture-
taking device. Why not combine the two and send your
photos to the editor so your car can appear on the cover
of the Pony Xpress. Included in this issue is an
information sheet to fill out and send in with your
pictures. You can either write your own Mustang story
or your trusty editor will put together a brief article based
on your info sheet. So get out there and take a few shots
of your pony from different angles, interior, engine
compartment, etc. and send them in.
Mike DeLiberto – 8550mustang@gmail.com
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MUSTANG MACH 1
RETURNING FOR 2021
MODEL YEAR AS
LIMITED-EDITION
PINNACLE OF STYLE,
HANDLING AND 5.0-LITER
V8 PERFORMANCE
W
ith speed, style and a name that embodies
both, Ford today announces the Mustang
delivering performance and improved dynamics with its
Mach 1 is roaring back to life this year, with
GT handling suspension. In the years that followed, Mach
its debut coming this spring.
1 saw improved performance versus Mustang GT and was
The iconic fastback coupe that debuted during the
more attainable than Shelby and Boss variants.
first golden era of muscle cars in the late-1960s now
“Mach 1 has always been that bridge between
returns for global Mustang enthusiasts looking for the
base Mustangs and the Shelby models,” said Ted Ryan,
epitome of naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 performance in
heritage brand manager, Ford Archives. “From a style and
a new golden age of power as a new choice in the lineup
handling perspective, the original Mach 1 manag ed to
of the world’s best-selling sports car.
stand out as unique, even in the Mustang lineup – and as
“Mach 1 has a special place in Mustang history,
the name implies, it could really move.”
and it’s time for this special edition to claim the top spot
Two years after its debut, Mach 1 with its
in our 5.0-liter V8 performance lineup and reward our
competition suspension hit the streets in 1971 longer and
most hardcore Mustang enthusiasts who demand that next
larger than the original, with an assortment of powerful
level of power, precision and collectability,” said Dave
engine options. In 1974, Mach 1 again saw major
Pericak, director, Ford Icons. “Like the original, the all-
changes, reimagined for the first time as a hatchback. This
new Mustang Mach 1 will be true to its heritage,
Mach 1 generation enjoyed a five-year run and beefed up
delivering great looks and as the most track-capable 5.0-
its handling capabilities more with an optional Rallye
liter Mustang ever.”
Suspension Package.
Mach 1 debuted for the 1969 model year and
Mach 1 returned for 2003 and 2004 model years,
immediately carved out its place in the Mustang lineup,
blending modern power with the nostalgia
of 1970s-era Mach 1 design elements. Its
unique Mach 1 handling suspension with
larger Brembo front-disc brakes improved
on-road performance, while its matte
black spoiler and hood stripe helped the
coupe standout.
Seventeen years later, the all-new
2021 Mustang Mach 1 is set to return as
the most track-ready 5.0-liter Mustang
ever, once again delivering design magic
while adding to its performance legacy.
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SCRUSIN’
WITHOUT THE
BRUISIN’
But if there was bruising,
we were in the right place.
O
n May 22nd the Garden
State Region Mustang
Club enjoyed its first
Cruise for a Cause to honor those
on the front line during the COVID-
19 pandemic. Their jobs are tough appropriate social distancing precautions. Joanne’s entire
in normal times and now they are being pushed beyond family was able to join us. With 11 cars, we drove the
their limits while sacrificing their safety and forfeiting back roads to Newton and didn’t lose anyone at the lights.
time with their families. To recognize National EMS Unfortunately, when we arrived at the facility Joanne was
Appreciation Week, we chose our club member Joanne not there. Actually, almost the entire team was out on calls
Lesser and her employer Atlantic Ambulance in Newton, with only one rig left in the bays. This is not a job where
NJ as our first recipient. She is the club’s Sunshine, you can ‘clear your calendar’ to enjoy a luncheon. We
Hospitality and Oh,Oh,Oh person, but she has dedicated delivered sandwiches, wraps, subs, salads and soda to the
herself to her EMT duties, for many years, also on a team of 45 hardworking, giving individuals and thanked
volunteer basis. them for their dedication.
This time has been very hard for her team, as they Since you can’t have a GSRMC event without
are located near one of the worst hit long term care eating, many of the group decided to cruise for another
facilities in the state. Although the hospital across the hour through rural northern NJ. The day was beautiful,
street from their location received many meals, sadly they but suddenly, it started to rain and we needed to do a quick
had received nothing. curbside stop to close our convertibles. We ended at Hot
We met at the Rockaway Mall and were all so Dog Johnny’s in Buttzville, a nostalgic roadside stand that
excited to see each other in person, even though we took has been in business since 1944. So nice to enjoy a meal
with friends.
Future events include a cruise to
a Food Pantry in June and a Volunteer
Fire Department in July.
Text - Dale Favia, #733
Photos – Bill Chernack, #473
Ford Performance included this
article in their June 4th Fast News e-mail
& it can be seen at
www.performance.ford.com. If you are
not already getting Fast News in your
Inbox, I’m sure you can sign up on the
website.
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