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‘Stang of the Month 1-2

The Prez Sez 3

Birthdays

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Calendar 3

Ponies On The Trail 4

Back In The Day 5

Club Info 6-8

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IEMC MUSTANG

I know everyone thinks we’re crazy but Melanie and I are Mustang fanatics.

We’ve owned a lot of Mustangs over the years and have enjoyed every one of them.

We’ve been trading up to our dream Mustang, a GT350, but this Bullitt came along

with a deal we couldn’t resist. After the test drive we had to have it. So for our 45th

anniversary we purchased our ’19 Bullitt and we’ve haven’t looked back.

The history of the Bullitt legacy started with the stars of the 1968 movie

“Bullitt”, two Highland Green 1968 fastback Mustangs equipped with the 390 V8.

They later became known as the ‘hero’ car and the ‘jump’ car.

The movie’s main character, Frank Bullitt, portrayed by Steve McQueen

drove a 1968 Mustang GT in a 10 minute chase pursuing two bad guys in a 1968

Charger. The chase has thrilled movie goers for years with its realism and the speed

of the chase.

The history of the two star Mustangs is too long for these pages, but they

remained out of sight for nearly 50 years. Both cars reappeared just in time for the

50th anniversary of “Bullitt” in 2018.

Ford has produced

three tribute cars to

celebrate the spirit of

“Bullitt” and the star 1968

Ford Mustang GT. Ford

released the first tribute car,

the Mustang Bullitt GT, in

April of 2001 with designers

drawing on the heritage of

the original Bullitt car.

Official Publication of the Inland Empire Mustang Club Spokane, WA

July 2019 September 2020

In This Issue:

COVID-19

QUARANTINE

SERIES

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‘Stang of the Month: Doug Pickett’s 2019 Bullitt

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‘Stang of the Month (cont.)

The Bullitt GT was sold as an interpretation of the movie car using the SN95 ‘New Edge’ platform. It

came in unique colors and a toned down appearance with additional performance. Ford built 5,582 Bullitt

Mustang GTs that year.

In 2008 Ford surprised Mustang enthusiast with another version of the Bullitt based on the “retro”

styling of the 5th generation SN197 Mustang. The “retro” Bullitt Mustang was built for two years with the

’08 celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Bullitt”. Again the Bullitt Mustang came in unique colors with a

toned down appearance with additional

horsepower and a distinctive exhaust. Ford

built 6,624 Bullitts in the two years of

production.

In 2018 Ford introduced its third

Bullitt Mustang based on the 6th generation

S550 for the movie’s 50th anniversary at the

North American International Auto Show in

Detroit. During the show the surviving “hero”

car Steve McQueen drove during the movie

made a surprise appearance.

Again Ford designed the 2019 Bullitt

Mustang in unique colors with a toned down

appearance, performance enhancements and

a distinctive exhaust note based on the

original’s 390 V8. Each Bullitt is built with

serialized chassis numbers to ensure

authenticity. The unique chassis number is displayed on a plaque located on the passenger air bag of each

car.

The 2019 Bullitt has its own body code and is comparable to a GT Premium with the Performance

Package Level 1, premium interior with LCD dash, upgraded interior materials with green stitching, active

exhaust and enhanced security system. Performance enhancements were borrowed from the GT350 and

Ford Performance parts bin. Only a six speed manual transmission backed the naturally aspirated 3rd

gen Coyote engine producing 480hp.

Bullitt owners have created their own enthusiasm with books, online websites/forums with their own

stories about Bullitt Mustang ownership and theories about the missing movie cars. Over the years many

enthusiasts say the Bullitt tributes are a “sub-brand” of the Mustang much like that of the GT350, GT500,

Boss 302, Mach 1, and the California Special, but that is still to be seen. But, until then, as with all our

other Mustangs, we’re going to drive and enjoy ours while always remembering Steve McQueen and his

Bullitt in that now iconic chase scene.

By-

- Doug Pickett

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September Birthdays

3-Janet Lane

9-Pamela Fosse

10-Gary Wheeldon

10-Patti Bishop

15-Dominic Minier

16-Pam Stotts

18-Rich Lane

19-Rhonda Giardina

20-Jana Craven

21-Nance Danforth

22-Marc Graff

29-Lyle Manly

Well things are not progressing a fast as we would

like. I’m hoping they get the vaccine proven and ready to

go by the end of the year. It sure would be nice to start

the New Year without all the worries and stress we have

all been going through.

Some of our club members attended the Ronald

MacDonald House car show at the Coeur d’Alene Casino

on Sat. August 22nd. We had a good turn out. There

were 15 cars from the IEMC. They had over 100 cars

from different clubs and individual owners show up. Tom

Seep took a fist place with his black Mustang. Nice job

Tom. It was a good show and I think the RMH was happy

with the turn out. Lots of nice cars there! They are really

good people working for great cause. I’m glad we support

them.

What a tuff year! It’s good to know that our

members still hang in there. It’s not fun sending out

emails about things that have to be cancelled, but all the

clubs are dealing with the same situations. We have been

able to find a couple of spots that we can still have a board

meeting and still keep 6 feet apart! Discussions are open

and we work together to keep the club informed of any

new ideas and/or events that may work. I think we all have

some good ideas BUT they don’t all work out. We will

keep trying.

So hang in there everyone. Don’t forget to get your

FLU SHOT! Wear your masks. Take care of yourself and

your family. We will get through this together. Remember

the IEMC is #1 !

- Tom

The Prez Sez... By Tom Eickmeyer

ACTIVITY CALENDARACTIVITY CALENDARACTIVITY CALENDARACTIVITY CALENDAR

September

1st - (Tuesday) Cancelled due to Governors ruling. Monthly Club Meeting at Darcy's in the Valley. Meeting starts at 7pm. Come early to eat and visit.

15th - (Tuesday) Cancelled due to Governors ruling. Monthly Run to the Pizza Factory in Suncrest.

October - November:

At this point still on hold waiting for restrictions to ease.

NOTE: We have tried to reschedule Green Bluff & and the Annual Picnic but have been unable to secure places to do the events. However, please keep checking for alerts and emails that will list "OPTIONAL" events that you may choose to attend. These are not club sponsored but are smaller groups of club members that you may choose to join in with.

December

1st - (Tuesday) Monthly Club Meeting at Darcy's in the Val-ley. Meeting starts at 7pm. Come early to eat and visit. Hopefully this will be a go!

5th - (Saturday) Annual Club Christmas Party at Darcy's in the Valley. Details to follow. POC: Ron & Diane West. (509) 467-

0205. Hopefully this will be a go!

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Ponies On The Trail

A group of IEMC members met for a cruise to 2nd Ave. Pizza in Sandpoint, Idaho on August 1st.

The trip began in Rathdrum, ID and followed scenic Highway 41 to Newport,WA, then over to

Sandpoint (and points beyond for a few members).

There was a small grassy area with a few picnic tables near the pizza restaurant where people

enjoyed their lunch while adhering to the COVID restrictions and “social distancing” since inside dining

was not available. The food was good and the cruise was a welcome reprieve from the constrictions of

the shutdown that we’ve all experienced lately.

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Back In The Day Here’s a look at a page from the now-defunct Super Ford Magazine from February 1981.

Many a story has been told about the Hertz Rent-A-Racer, most with horrible endings. One wonders

how many club members ever owned or rented one of these classics.

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Meeting Minutes

August 2020

Francine

Due to the restrictions placed on businesses and organizations resulting from the Coronavirus, no meeting took place in August.

Feel Free To Doodle In This Space

Mustang News: S650 Platform To Repeat 8-Year Run

The next generation Mustang will begin its run in late 2022 as a 2023 model and will have a

production run of eight years according to information leaked from suppliers. The S650 platform will replace

the current S550 vehicles but no other information is available regarding changes to the body or

mechanicals. The commitment by Ford for a long run of new Mustangs is good news for car-guys in light of

the trend to move away from traditional cars and toward an almost exclusively SUV line-up by many

manufacturers, including Ford (the Mustang will be the only vehicle which is not an SUV or truck produced

by the Blue Oval).

CLASSIFIED ADS

For Sale: 2003 Mustang Mach1, 78,300 Miles, $10,000 OBO. Contact Allen Trusley (509) 499-1138.

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CLASSIFIED ADS

Coverking mesh black covers for the bucket seats and headrests for a 2010 GT that were used 1 Summer. They will also fit a 2011. I paid $103, and will take $50. Call Jerry Searfoss at 509-290-6302.

IEMC Officers:

President: Tom Eickmeyer (509)863-5644 tomandcatherine@aol.com

Vice Pres.: Bruce Stirn (509)-944-1984 b_stirn57@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Mark Lidbeck (509)270-2272 marklid46@gmail.com

Secretary: Francine (509)220-5239 secretaryIEMC@comcast.net

Newsletter:

Kim Frank (509)954-4398 kfrank@valley4th.com

Auction:

Carl Sontowski (509)768-0731 carls69olds1@gmail.com

Motorsports:

Barry Barton (509)468-8730 barryjbarton@comcast.net

Gary Gunning (509)922-2596 grgnnng@comcast.net

Kim Frank (509)926-7364 kfrank@valley4th.com

Historian & Facebook:

Michelle Huck (509)928-9554 iemcevents@outlook.com

Website:

Barry Barton (509)953-3608 barryjbarton@comcast.net

Submissions due by the 20th of the month. Classifieds: Free to members or brought forth by member. Renewable every three months. Business cards: $20 for 12 months.

Send payment to the club Treasurer. E-mail ads to the Editor.

CONTACTS Activities Committee:

Ron and Diane West (509)467-0205 Krazydog69@msn.com

Craig & Christine Binkley (509)991-7840 craigbinkley@gmail.com

Chuck & Mary Oliver (509)464-3144 chuckoliverjr@comcast.net

Jerry & JoAnne Dobson (509)924-4278 dobberjd@comcast.net

Tom & Marcia Morris (509)924-5544 tzmorris@comcast.net

Gary & Ellen Wheeldon (509)922-1169 garyw40_1@q.com

Ken & Vicki West (509)328-8376 packy1945@gmail.com

Tom Seep (509)953-3983 seeps1@comcast.net

Al Walker (727)457-7312 alwalker@twoleftfeet.dance

Health and Welfare:

Vicki West (509)328-8376 westwatercolor@gmail.com

Christine Binkley (509)464-2000 craigbinkley@gmail.com

International Reps:

Carl Sontowski (509)768-0731 carls69olds1@gmail.com

Doug Picket (208)660-3091 doug00@msn.com

Club Apparel:

For Sale: FOX Mustang body parts – 1985-1991: Complete wiring hardness w/computer from 1988 GT $100.00; POSI rearend 8.8 - 1986 GT $100.00; Engine Block Stock 5.0 Hi-Output, heads (blue) with it $100.00; Nose Assy, complete 1989 GT $100.00; Headers – Flow Master, one set $25.00; Transmission, 1986 GT auto $100.00; Gas tank, clean, out of 1990 LX 5.0 GT $75.00; Tail Light Assy/ Housing $25.00; Early small block 289-302 C4 Tranny (needs rebuilt) $50.00; will sell the top 7 items for $500. All are in my shop and will work with Mustang club members only. Contact Audrey 509-684-1666, leave message

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Club Purpose

and General Informa�on

Inland Empire Mustang Club (IEMC)

Club Purpose: Our club exists to promote the enjoyment and preservation of all Mustang automobiles. There’s no limit to

how many Mustangs or other Ford-powered automobiles you may register. Ownership is not required. However, enthusiasm is

definitely encouraged!

Club Mailing Address: VIA Pony Express IEMC

P.O. Box 13591

Spokane Valley, WA 99213-3591

Monthly Stampede:

The IEMC holds a monthly get together the third Tuesday

of each Month. Check the IEMC website, Activity Alerts and

this newsletter for details.

Meeting Place: (1st Tuesday, Monthly)

Darcy’s Restaurant

10502 E Sprague Ave

Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month.

It’s an excellent time to meet fellow club members and

make new friends. Meetings start at 7:00PM. Come early

(by 6:00pm) to eat and visit. All family members are

welcome to attend and join the fun.

Club Website:

www. inlandempiremustangclub.com

The site features contacts, publications, photos,

stories, ads, an updated/current calendar of events and

many other items of interest.

Membership Dues:

Membership dues are $25 per calendar year, per

household. Your membership includes family members

that reside with you that are under the age of 25. Each

membership includes one associate family member for

voting purposes. Dues are pro-rated, based on what part

of the year you join. Newsletter:

The award winning IEMC MUSTANG is the

official club publication. An electronic version is sent

monthly to everyone who has an e-mail address. A

condensed black and white version is mailed to those

members who “opt in” for a hard copy each month.

E-mail your contributions (articles, photos, classified

ads, business cards) and questions to the Editor by the

20th of the month.

Advertising Policy: Submission deadline is the 20th of the

month. Business cards $20 for one year. Classifieds:

Free to members, renewable every 3 months. Send

payment to IEMC Treasurer, e-mail ads to the Editor.

Mustang Registry:

Please help us maintain a current Pony registry. This is

a real help to the club for planning events and will give you

an opportunity to have your ride featured in the club

newsletter. Ask any club officer for a copy of the Mustang

Registry form. Turn it in at club meetings or mail to the

IEMC.