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MOCSEM, Inc. P.O. Box 39088, Redford MI. 48239 E-Mail Address: www.MOCSEM.com

Accelerator January 1, 2008

Volume 34, Issue 1The

Neil & Kathy Holcombs’ 1967 Mustang GTA

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is published monthly and is the Official Newsletter of the Mustang Owners Club

of Southeastern Michigan Founded in 1975 by James Egyed

MOCSEM OFFICERS: President Neil Holcomb 734.459.4704 V. President Mike Rey 313.304.5244 Secretary Kathy Holcomb 734.459.4704 Treasurer Greg Root 313.532.2250

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Editor: Ken Janus 248.921.0801 MCA Rep: Mike Sove 248.355.1477 Membership: Doreen Davis 313.530.5521 Merchandise: Jodi Holmes 248.474.5301 Social Dir: Jenny Root 313.532.4310 Trustee: Phil Smith COMING

MOCSEM CLUB AFFAIRS PO Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239

Internet Web Site: http://www.mocsem.com

Newsletter Editor: Ken Janus

3467 Hickory Nut Hollow, Howell, MI. 48843

Home Ph: 517.552.3815 Cell Ph: 248.921.0801

Email: K428scj@aol.com

The Accelerator Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan

The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan was

founded in November 1975 by a group of individuals with the desire to protect and preserve the Ford Mustang as one of the most attractive and fun filled cars ever made available. We are enthusiasts of all ages with a love affair of the many generations of America’s Premiere Pony Car. Whether it’s a coupe, convertible or fastback from 1964 ½ to the new 2005 GT or the 2007 Cobra, we love them all. The mission of club members is to collect, restore and preserve the history of the Mustang along with the stories of the people and the roles that they played in making this one of the great cars of the 20th Century. Although ownership is not a requirement for membership, your enthusiasm, expertise and and/or love of the automobile are most welcome.

Many of our club members own one or more Mustangs in

varying body styles, models and years. Club members are always exchanging information, providing sources for parts, literature and helpful hints for restoring or maintaining their Mustangs. Our members are a diverse group of individuals, located throughout Southeastern Michigan and all share a great appreciation for the Ford Mustang. Our general membership meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our monthly newsletter, The Accelerator, provides the members with reports on club activities, technical information, advertisements and business service locations and more. Some club activities include car shows, picnics, sporting events, cruise nights and technical sessions.

Membership dues for MOCSEM are $30.00 per year; [$40.00 per/yr American funds for Canadians.]

Using the application from the website send payment to: MOCSEM

P.O. BOX 39088 REDFORD, MI 48239

General membership meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm, at

Mama Mia Restaurant 27770 Plymouth Rd.

Livonia, MI. 734.427.1000

Come early and have dinner with your fellow members.

Articles must be submitted no later than the 2nd Tuesday ofeach month in order to be considered for publication in thenext newsletter. I prefer word documents attached to theemail, because I can cut & paste. Submissions may be editedfor content, grammar and sentence structure.

MOCSEM, Inc. does not necessarily endorse thebusinesses and/or services which advertise in the Accelerator.

Except as noted, all published articles become theproperty of MOCSEM and may not be reprinted withoutpermission of the Editor.

Views and opinions expressed in the newsletter are notnecessarily those of the Club, Officers, Membership, Editor orAdvertisers.

Editors Note: If you happun to run into an mistake or too,please realize that we puttem their on purpose. We strive toprint sumthin’ for everyone and they’re always dose who areforever luuk’n fore �istakes.

Business-Ad Rate (per month) Classified Rate (3 months) Full Page $40.00 Members FREE ½ Page $20.00 Non-Members $9.00 Business Card $5.00 Photo Ads $9.00

If anyone would like to write an article or post something in the classified section or just want to offer any suggestions for the newsletter please contact Ken Janus at K428scj@aol.com

ANY SUGGESTIONS WELCOME

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Hi everyone- sorry about not getting something new in the December newsletter. I got caught up in my other life! We finished up 2007 with the adult Christmas party that was on December 15th at Montana’s. We had 66 people participate in that and everyone had a lot of fun, as usual. The food and service were great, and the gift exchange saw a lot of good gifts and quite a bit of stealing! Had that storm not been heading our way we would have had about 10 more join in on the fun. I’ve already started sign-ups for the bowling outing scheduled for January 19th at 2 p.m.. You still have a chance to sign up for that at the January membership meeting – or call me at 313.532.4310. It will be at Merri-bowl, on Five Mile Rd. just east of Merriman. The $8.50 fee will cover 2 games of bowling, pizza, and pop. If you need shoes, they will cost only 99 cents. Sign-ups for a movie night in February started, as well. That’s scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd. Those of us who sign up will pick a movie, the theater, and the time a few days before that date.

The Board will be going over and approving the 2008 activities calendar at the January Board meeting. It will, then, be printed in it’s entirety in the February newsletter and I will have copies available at the meetings – one per household. Thanks to everyone who turned in suggestions. I have taken all of them into consideration and have tried to incorporate all or most into the new calendar year. Some of the things I have planned: movie night, chow & chuckles (dinner and a comedy club), road rally/scavenger hunt, Redford Festival & car show, poker run, and an over-night cruise. I, also, want to fit in the Gilmore Car Museum and discuss and get more information on Milan Dragway. I have kept the almost-monthly ice cream socials, monthly cruise-ins at what was Uno and is now Ashley’s, the 3 main cruises, Mustang Day @ Midway Golf (there’s a new, better entrance to the parking area), caravan to Birch Run, hayride/bonfire/potluck, and at least one cruise to Baker’s. And, of course, we will still have the Spring Swap Meet, Mustang Memories, Appreciation and Christmas Dinners, along with our monthly membership meetings at Mama Mia’s. Mike Rey wants to plan a club trip to the Buckeye Mustang National Car Show in Ohio in June, so watch for information on that. And there are always other things that are presented to the club throughout the summer, as well.

As you can see, 2008 promises to be a fun-filled year for MOCSEM. With or without our cars there will be plenty of opportunities to get together. I hope you will be able to make time for a big chunk of them – we miss you when you aren’t there. Continue to watch this newsletter for updates on all activities, and be sure to get your name on the sign-up sheets at the meetings (call me if you can’t be there and I will sign you up).

THANKS, Jenny Root

MOCSEM Calendar of Events

January 2008 1 Happy New Year to all 5 MOCSEM Board Meeting 8 MOCSEM General Membership Meeting – Mama Mias’ Restaurant 7:30 pm. Don’t forget your model cars for the show.

February 2008 5 MOCSEM Board Meeting 12 MOCSEM General Membership Meeting – Mama Mias’ Restaurant 7:30 pm.

MOCSEM’s Birthdays in January

Editor’s (Ken Janus) Message: First I’d like to say I hope you all had a happy new year and

I’d also like to thank you all for your response’s and welcome’s on taking over the editors position, they were greatly appreciated, thanks.

As part of taking on the newsletter I would like to start putting pictures of our members cars on the cover as seen in this issue, I plan on starting out with the board members and then the members cars in the order they come in, so if you would like your car on the cover please e-mail me at K428scj@aol.com along with your name. We are also in the process of upgrading our web site and it would be great if we could get a sweet members gallery going, I mean come on, we are mustang owners we should be proud of our cars and share our pride and joy with others. You can e-mail me these pictures along with your name and I’ll get them to our web site guy,

Membership’s (Doreen Davis) Message: Happy New Year MOCSEM members and hope everyone

had a good holiday!! We currently have 247 active memberships and looking for more. If any member talks to or knows someone who would be interested in joining the club please call or e-mail me with their information. I then will forward them an application with the club information.

Up Coming Social Events

6th Ron 7th Joe Odine 8th Mike Rey 8th Peggy Cornwell 8th Diane Trupiano 17th Doreen Davis

18th John Cornwall 20th Jim Ullery 25th Chantal Kalinowski 28th Pat Machniak 29th Dawn Davis

Social Director’s (Jenny Root ) Message:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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REMEMBER THE MODEL CAR

SHOW AT THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING! SHOW WHAT

SANTA BROUGHT YOU!

If you have a cool toy and a story to go with it, send a photo and a few lines to the editor so it can be included in a future newsletter. Here is one of the coolest Mustang toys ever:

1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback Approx. 1:10 Scale Pressed Tin Lithograph

body by Nomura (TN-Japan), Made in Japan

The Nomura Mustangs were some of the largest tin friction toys ever produced. Measuring over 17 inches long, these Mustangs came in (5) different paint schemes: a regular fastback in candyapple red, a regular fastback in metallic blue, a red GT racecar with sponsor logos and rally stripes, a fire chief car with horn and sirens, and a police chief car with horn and sirens. Each of these cars feature vivid lithographic artwork and fine details like plated window trim, plated bumpers and grills, whitewall rubber tires, plated gas caps and tail light bezels, wire antennas, fully detailed interiors, and acetate window “glass”. When pushed, the friction motor makes a “whirrrrrrr!” sound to simulate the engine roar. These toys are incredibly hard to find and priced accordingly. Most of these I have seen for sale have been from Canada. They are almost impossible to find with theit original box which features its own cool artwork. Many of these cars show dents on the rooftop due to children pushing too hard on the thin metal. They are frequently missing the antennas and sideview mirrors which easily broke off. When located in nice condition, these cars sell for $200-$400.

January Car Show

Neil’s Wheels The New Year is here and there are so many things to talk about.

Even though we have already had an early dose of winter, we still have a few more months to endure. The cars are put away but this is an exciting time within MOCSEM when we plan for the coming year and generate ideas for future club events. The MOCSEM board is welcoming new some new members and we are working hard on the new club website. I look forward to having a lot of updates in the coming months.

If you didn’t attend the December meeting, you missed a couple key announcements that affect the club. First, there has been a change in one of the board positions. Bob Paul, the newsletter editor, elected to step down in December due to personal reasons. Bob has been diligent in maintaining the newsletter since April of 2006. He volunteered for the job when no one else was willing and he worked many hours each month to author original content and find items of interest. Bob made sure his material made it to the printer on time and he picked up the copies to fold, address, stamp, and mail. Sometimes he had help, but often he completed these tasks without asking for assistance. Bob has been great to work with and I can’t thank him enough for his devotion to this job. Just as important, Ken Janus has volunteered to take over the editor position and was responsible for putting together this issue. Ken will be formally appointed to the editor position at the January board meeting in accordance with the bylaws. Welcome Ken!

Another change affects one of MOCSEM’s new sponsors and cruise-in locations. The Westland Uno’s Chicago Grill location closed one weekend and reopened as Ashley’s Bar and Grill. The menu has changed with generally lower food prices and over 100 beers to choose from. The management and most of the staff are the same as before, and the manager told us we are still welcome to have our 2008 summer cruise-ins there as planned. They really want to be involved with MOCSEM and we look forward to building on the wildly successful cruise we held in the fall. When you visit, make sure to check out the 20th anniversary Mustang poster hanging in the restaurant entrance.

I would also like to thank Phyllis and Mark Berk for their years of MOCSEM service as treasurer and trustee, respectively. Besides being the people who introduced MOCSEM to Kathy and me, they have given generously of their time outside of meetings and club events to do the things needed to make sure the club operated smoothly. Phyllis has kept the club’s books for six years and both of them have put in a team effort to help manage the spring swap meet, plan the spring car show at Quality Care, and plan the swap meet at Mustang Memories. Mark has acted as a goodwill ambassador at all club events. They have earned a well-deserved break and they will get to enjoy the club from the “other side”. I am happy to welcome Greg Root (treasurer) and Phil Smith (trustee) to the 2008 MOCSEM board of directors.

MOCSEM Technical Advisors

A few months ago (more like 6 or 7), I asked for volunteers to be technical advisors for various generations of Mustang. These people will serve as contacts for members who have questions about their cars and hopefully foster some learning and exchange within the club. I lost a chunk of email earlier this year so the following list is from memory. Please feel free to contact me to add your name to the list.

1st Generation: Neil Holcomb, Ken Janus, Roger Parlett 2nd/3rd Generation: Toshi Adair, Phil Smith 4th Generation: Joe Odine 5th Generation: Ron Mason, Mike Rey

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Just a word from our Vice President Mike Rey

My First Year - My Thank You Letter

Well my first year as Vice President has finally come to an end. Let me say it flew by, as most of you are aware I have been working non-stop on many different things for the club. I am already well into the planning and organizing stages of Mustang Memories 2008, our 20th anniversary show! I would like to say Thank you to all those on the Board who have carried me through some of the learning process. I Also met a lot of members who I feel I have made a strong bond with this year and have really supported me and I would like to say thank you to all of them and name a few, Ken Janus, The 2 Ed’s & Bill It was so much fun doing all the shows together this year, Ron Mason, Joe Armstrong, Jack, Jim C., Bill Barnes, April and all my other Mustang Forum members who joined the club and have supported me like I can’t even begin to explain. The ladies, Joanne, Colleen & Sue Bess who helped me so much preparing setup and show day. Gary Kohn and Dave and Chantal for always being supportive of me and helping so much! Phil Smith for the endless hours put in on making Mustang Memories 2007 the most successful ever!

Joe and Lily Errante for being an inspiration to me to make this club that you started grow like never before. I think a good sign so far is over 100 new members this year! John Long & Julie for there limitless contributions! My family members who have been through so much with me this last year regarding the club. I want to thank my Brother in law and his wife Roger & Lisa Salwa (Congrats on BEST OF SHOW) at Birch Run with your 1967 Mustang this year! My Wife for putting up with everything I was worried about, or complained about this last year! And really for being the best car detailer I know, and I got 12 Trophies this year to prove it!

And Most of all to my Father who went out and bought a brand new 2006 Mustang GT and joined the club so he could be close to me, he has never failed to be there for me this past year, he has done a ton of shows with me, helped me pass out show flyers, etc. For You and Gail hosting the “After Party” for the Telegraph Cruise, and helping with set-up and working the show. I really think all of that deserves a “Thank You” in print from your son, because words can’t describe how much I appreciate all of it and Love you for it, and I have a lot more in store for you to help out with this year. So stay tuned! My longtime friend Sam Marra for all the teasing we put up with this last year! I want to say Thank You to ALL of our Sponsors for everything, I have became close to a few this past year and would like to say a personal thanks to Jeff at Oval Repair, Thanks for listening to me and dealing with the situation we had and now becoming one of my friends, looking forward to doing a lot with you this upcoming year Jeff! My Family at MRT, Scott, Lisa, Dan, & of course Cassie! Thank you so much for making me feel like part of the family! I can’t wait to Carlisle this year! George, Kim & Marnie at CDC, Thanks for a great year guys! Rick Leblanc and crew at Livernois Motorsports (Aka Detroit Speed Shops) for being the first Major Sponsor that I pulled in for the Club! I will never forget that guys! J&J Collision for hosting us for the Telegraph Cruise, Mark and the Old School Car Club for hosting us at the Downriver Cruise. To all of the Board members, I can’t say enough, each and every one of you guys have helped me with something this past year! And I have grown close to all of you like I could have never imagined. I could go on all day, but I just wanted everyone to realize how much I appreciate all of your support and THANK YOU all for a great 1st year! Ok back to work on Mustang Memories 2008!

Mike Rey Vice President

January 8th General Meeting Preview I will use part of my message each month to let you know some special things to expect at the next general meeting. Maybe you’ll want to come and check it out!

• Model Car Cruise-in: This is a non-judged all makes event. Bring an interesting toy or model car and a story to go with it. This is always a fun winter event. Show off what Santa brought you for Christmas!

• Club member directory will be handed out with member names and phone numbers.

• Sponsor visit by Mobile Trim Shop. Mark from Mobile Trim will stop by and tell us what he can do for our cars. He installs convertible and vinyl tops, full interiors, custom panels and seat covers, you name it. No matter if it’s classics or new cars, Mark always takes care of MOCSEM.

• Charity visit. Representatives from JDRF and The Monroe Humane Society will thank us for MOCSEM’s donation and tell us a little about how the money is used to help their organizations.

Neil Holcomb, MOCSEM President 734.459.4704 mailto:nholcomb@peoplepc.com

Board members present: Mark & Phyllis Berk, Neil & Kathy Holcomb, Mike Sove, Mike Rey, Jodi Holmes, Jenny Root, and Doreen Davis

Santa arrived at 7pm and gave the children their gifts.

Many of our charities for 2007 sent representatives to receive their gifts: Michelle from Toys for Tots as well as three Marines in dress uniform Judy Curtis from Kirk of our Savior church on behalf of the Salvation Army Chiara Clayton from the American Cancer Society Kelly Lemon-Samborski from the American Heart Association Saudia Twine from Children’s Hospital

Members brought in toys for Toys for Tots and MOCSE gave $500 American Cancer Society & Children’s Hospital received $1000 each American Heart Association received $750 Salvation Army received $250 for Kirk of Our Savior to make turkey baskets

December’s Gen. Meet’g Minutes

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Fords New Glass Top

Ford announced the release of a limited-edition Mustang to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie Bullitt. Steve McQueen’s iconic nine-minute car chase though the streets of San Francisco defined chase scenes on the big screen. It also cemented the 1968 Ford Mustang GT in film history.

The BULLITT is Back

MOCSEM’s other charities are Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $750, Rainbow Connection $1000, and Humane Society of Monroe County $1000 The American Red Cross already received ~$900 from the motorized toy Mustang raffle at Mustang Memories

Thank you to Mark & Phyllis Berk for their many years of service on the Board; they are responsible for many of us joining the club

Welcome to our new Board members for 2008: Greg Root, treasurer, and Phil Smith, trustee; Bob Paul for personal reasons has resigned as editor; Ken Janus has volunteered to take the job, and the Board accepted; thank you to all who participated in the voting

Craig Zygmunt, April’s husband, will be developing our new web site which should be ready in about two months

Uno’s is gone; they have changed to Ashley’s; there is the same management team and they are still excited about our club participation

January is a model car show/mini car cruise-in Please share ideas for the newsletter: articles, tech info, interesting info

Jeff is here displaying the wheel light; there is a photo cell and a motion detector; $350 retail for all four

There is a new Mach I Mustang jacket available to order; can ship directly to you for $140; see Neil or Kathy to order Ron Mason’s tungsten car is in MUSTANG ENTHUSIAST this month

SOCIAL DIRECTOR: January 19 is bowling; $8.50 per person includes two games and pizza and pop

Sat., Feb. 23 is movie night; more to follow

Phil Smith’s 1990 Fox-body is in MUSTANG TIMES Kathy & Neil’s 1967 is in the 2008 MOTOR TREND calendar

NEW TRUSTEE: The spring swap at Village Ford is March 29; please sign up to work; ~250 vendors will get a mailing and Village said we can have as much space as we need; see Bob Wheat if you buy a new Ford

JOE ODINE: We have had three of our club cars in MUSTANG TIMES this past year; submit your car and they will put it in the mag

NEIL’S SHOW AND TELL: We have a furry fedora Mustang hat that goes with the shoes!

We will try to have some more of our charities at the January meeting

Please give ideas for guest speakers We have purchased a club projector so we can watch DVD’s The adult Christmas party is Saturday at Montana’s; $18 per person; don’t forget the crazy gift exchange

Have a Happy Holiday!!

The 2009 Ford Mustang gallops into showrooms next summer with a unique option for its 45th anniversary -- a glass roof.

The special feature, a factory-installed first in its segment, will join the hardtop and the convertible models in the Mustang stable, beginning next summer.

To ensure a comfortable driving experience, the panoramic roof is made of tinted privacy glass which reduces both vehicle cool-down time and infrared energy by 50 percent.

While allowing occupants an unrestricted view of the world above and around them, the special reflective glass reduces energy used by the vehicle's air conditioner system by 20 percent while protecting the interior fabric from fading and deteriorating. A manually-operated roller blind allows owners to block the light on bright days.

A layer of sound absorbent vinyl sandwiched within the special glass will also keep the cabin quieter by reducing noise, vibration and harshness.

The glass roof Mustang is built like the coupe and has been developed to maintain the structural integrity of the car. In development, it was put through rigorous water and air leakage tests plus durability and squeak and rattle tests to make sure it would meet the quality levels that earned Mustang first place ratings in the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates' studies on Initial Quality, Vehicle Dependability and Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL).

The glass roof will be available as an option on both the V-6 model and the Mustang GT and will be priced at $1,995 -- less than half the cost of the convertible option.

The 2009 glass roof model will be built at Automotive Alliance International (AAI) in Flat Rock, Mich., and finished at the plant's adjacent Modification Center.

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When the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR launches this spring don't be surprised if there's some confusion over what the letters "KR" stand for.

While the super car has been known to racing fans as "King of the Road” since 1968, it's about to star in a remake of the hit TV series Knight Rider making mix-ups inevitable.

"It's purely a coincidence and a nice one at that,"" said Al Uzielli a senior advisor, to Ford Global Brand Entertainment the Ford office in Beverly Hills which works to place Ford branded vehicles in movies, TV and other media. "Auto enthusiasts will know what KR stands for. But most viewers will probably think it means Knight Rider; at least at first."

In the new version, Hasselhoff returns, but the lead character is now Justin Bruening who plays Knight's long-lost son Michael Tracer. Replacing the Pontiac is the KR which in real-life is about to launch a 40th anniversary limited edition with an engine output estimated at 540 horsepower.

But Knight Rider is more than just the product integration of a Ford vehicle into a plot line; it's also a media sponsorship with commercials and promotions for Ford products interjected throughout the two hour program. If the ratings are good, NBC plans to turn the show into a weekly series this fall.

Shelby GT500KR Becomes an Action Hero

A LEGEND indeed

Exactly one year after an all-new version of the Ford Mondeo was introduced to James Bond fans in the movie Casino Royale, another Ford vehicle is about to get some major screen time in a holiday blockbuster.

Beginning Dec. 14, look for a 2007 Shelby Mustang GT 500 -- in red with signature white stripes -- to chew up the scenery and the streets of New York City in I Am Legend, starring Will Smith.

"There is no doubt that the Shelby Mustang GT 500 is the costar of the first part of this story," said Brian Daly of Ford Global Brand Entertainment (FGBE), which places Ford vehicles in movies, TV and other media. "Smith plays the sole survivor of an apocalypse who races around the deserted, gray, empty streets in this fantastic bright red Mustang. The sequences are incredible."

And Daly isn't the only one who thinks so. The movie is already generating buzz on a Los Angeles Times auto blog, where automotive reporter Josh Hancock says, "The shots of the Mustang blasting around totally traffic-free New York will be the envy of every urban driver. I lost myself in that dream just with the sound of that car growling through the city streets."

Am Legend isn't the first movie version of Richard Matheson's classic 1954 science fiction novel to feature a red Ford vehicle. A 1971 adaptation called The Omega Man put Charlton Heston behind the wheel of a bright red 1970 Ford LTD.

For designers, the first challenge of creating a screen version of the “King of the Road” 2008 Shelby GT500KR, was that the car isn’t even on the road yet. The solution was to go to Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) who is well-known for creating one-of-a-kind vehicles in the California market.

GAS had one week to create the new KITT, and they pulled out all the stops. Six people worked full time to create the Mustang that would be sent over to Picture Car Warehouse as the father of all the KITT derivatives and stunt cars.

Not only does KITT make its appearance as a GT500KR but Knight Rider fans get to see KITT in three modes – HERO, ATTACK and camouflage versions.

The HERO is a standard 540-horsepower Shelby GT500KR and the ATTACK is a further modified high-speed version.

"Ford wanted to keep KITT as close to the Mustang Shelby GT500KR as possible," Belker said. "Some may say the ATTACK version is a little over the top, but this isn't about reinventing design language, it's about being entertaining." By the time Knight Rider debuts in February, a Mustang will have already had extensive media exposure in the movie I Am Legend which opens December 17. Starring Will Smith, the story gives major screen time to a Ford Shelby GT500. Between the two roles, the Mustang brand is about to get three months worth of the kind of Hollywood visibility not often seen by one product – or for that matter one star.

The 2008 Mustang Bullitt incorporates the latest in Ford Racing Technology, as well. Beginning with a base Mustang GT, the car’s engineers tuned its 4.6L V8 up to 315 horsepower. They brought the live rear axle over from the Shelby GT500, which uses a tall 3.73:1 gear that makes the model quicker off the line. The stock GT’s shocks and struts were also swapped out for new units that increase balance and permit more aggressive driving, for those who want to channel their inner Steve McQueen. With a production run of 7,700 vehicles, this limited-edition model will be available in January of 2008.

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MUSTANG & FORD SWAP MEET at VILLAGE FORD, 23535 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI

Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:00am – 2:00pm Hourly Drawings

Swap meet will be held indoors at Village Ford. Vendor spaces are approx. (15’x15’) and are $25.00 each. Vendors must supply their own tables. Vendors must enter via Kean St. Service Bay Doors.

Space is limited, so register now. Spectator Fee: $3.00/Person Children Under 12 Yrs. Free

Village Ford, Inc. 23535 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124

Village Ford is located on The south side of Michigan Avenue, between Telegraph & Outer Drive roads.

For information or questions, call Phil Smith at 313-295-4912 or email to phil90stang@yahoo.com. To visit the MOCSEM website: www.mocsem.com. Make checks payable to MOCSEM, P.O. Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239.

DETATCH FORM & INCLUDE WITH PAYMENT P L E A S E P R I N T Name: Address: Email: City, State, Zip: Phone: ( ) Vendor Name: Number of 15’x15’Spaces: @ $25.00 Amount Enclosed: Applicant hereby assumes any and all risks for any and all injuries, damages, or loss caused by themself or others, that may occur at the March 29, 2008 Swap & Shop meet. Applicant also releases Village Ford and MOCSEM from any responsibility for the above, or anyone else connected with the swap meet.

Signature: Date:

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FOR SALE

WANTED

For Sale – 1991 Mustang GT, good condition, interior like new, moon roof , 5.0L, ported heads, cobra intake, K & N cold air induction, 24lb. Injectors, flowmaster H-pipe, T5 trans, 3.73 gear, Weld rims $5,000.00 obo S.Q. Trim Vortex supercharger, brand new. Brian 734.645.4947

Wanted – a 9 inch rear end and carrier for a 1969 mustang with a ratio of about 3.50. Paul 313.561.8895

For Sale – 1972 Mercury Montego MX Brougham 2 dr., rust free Ziebart car, 351W-4V dual exh., ps, pb, air (works), magnum wheels 42,600 miles. Asking $5,800.00. Dave Beagan 734.414.4543 For Sale – 1990 Mustang LX Convertible 5.0, rebuilt AOD, mostly stock, sub-frame connectors, Eibach springs, 4 bolt caster/camber plates, new top, headliner, alarm, keyless entry and more. Very clean California car, asking $6,000.00 obo. One set March Performance Pulleys, Performance Series Steel Under drive Pulleys. Powder coated black for 1979 – 1993 Ford 5.0 never used $35.00. Fox body passenger door for coupe/hatchback $350.00. Toshi Adair 734.697.1965

For Sale – One Goodyear Regatta tire 215/60x16. less than 1,000 miles. This was an oddball tire on a car I purchased. I replaced it to match the current tires. Asking $50.00. Bob 313.520.9924

For Sale – Two polished Eagle Aluminum wheels 15x8, 55mm offset, Max. load 1900lbs. $140.00. Two mounted & balanced Kelly Charger tires M+S 245/60R x15 $198.00. Wheels & tires would look great on a ranger or trailer! Low milage. (slight cuts on tread edge of one tire from contact with wheel well opening). Chuck Schwartz 313.520.9924

For Sale - Four Mustang 15” wheels (10 hole) plus center caps – complete. Very good condition. Mounted with Goodyear Eagle HP M&S – P225/60x15. $350.00 Dave Scheel 989.345.5851 or 989.245.2364 or E-mail: bcquilt@core.com

FREE to a good home – Front door glass, frames, regulators & misc. items for a 67 mustang coupe. Dave Beagan 734.414.4543

Anyone wishing to post any ads please call or e-mail the editor with the

information you would like posted and I’ll have it posted in the next issue,

thanks for your participation.

MOCSEM CLASSIFIEDS December General Meeting – Gift Giving at its Finest

The success of Mustang Memories allowed MOCSEM to be very generous this year, both with the child relatives of club members and with Southeastern Michigan charities. We were fortunate to have Santa visit the December general meeting. He had gifts for over 25 girls and boys who were on their best behavior. Continuing on the toy theme, MOCSEM members were asked to bring unwrapped toys which overfilled a large box destined for Toys for Tots.

After the children spent time with Santa and serenaded the club with a rendition of “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”, the MOCSEM board presented checks to representatives from local charities.

• Children’s Hospital of Michigan - $1000 • The American Cancer Society - $1000 • Rainbow Connection - $1000 • Monroe Humane Society - $1000 • American Heart Association - $750 • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - $750 • Toys for Tots - $500 (in addition to the donated toys) • Kirk of our Savior Church/Salvation Army for Turkey Dinner

baskets - $250

Five of the charities were represented at the meeting. The representatives thanked the club members and told about how the money would be used by their organization. The highlight of the evening was when three Marine Corp Reservists arrived to pick up the toys for Toys for Tots. They presented MOCSEM with a certificate of appreciation as the audience broke into rousing applause. This was a very proud moment for the club, and it was made possible by the hard work of club members and your donation of time and money. Earlier in the year, MOCSEM had donated a children’s Mustang powercar to The American Red Cross that was raffled at Mustang Memories. That raffle raised just over $900 as well. Overall, we had a phenomenal year. Thank you to everyone.

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MOCSEM MAJOR SPONSORS and ADVERTISERS

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Classic Design Concepts, LLC 42860 W. Nine Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375

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MOCSEM Members get a 10% Discount

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MOCSEM Members get a 5% Discount

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MOCSEM MAJOR SPONSORS and ADVERTISERS

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MOCSEM MAJOR SPONSORS and ADVERTISERS

Belle Tire, 15150 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI. 48126 313.581.8473

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www.fordcollection.com