F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T ’ S D E S K July was pretty busy for car shows as there

was something going on just about every

weekend. I was able to get to 3 events,

which was a nice change, and an opportuni-

ty to show of my new top thanks to Rusty

Rhame and Mark Winderweedle.

I drove out to the Texas welcome center the

second Saturday of July with the intent of

meeting any club members that wanted to

go. I got there and 30 minutes later, I left by

myself to hand out fliers for our show. Once

I got there, I got a text from CD Henderson

saying that he was going to meet me there

and asked to hold him a space. While wait-

ing for him, Mark and Barbara drove by

where I was parked in Marshall, and we

were able to get them a space across from

CD and me. Unfortunately, CD and his

friend wouldn't be there long.

As soon as CD and his friend arrived, you

could see they were on a mission to get

something o eat because they hadn't eaten

all day, so Mark, Barb and I decided to wait

with the cars until they got back. While they

were gone, Mark noticed a liquid dripping

out from underneath CD's car which turned

out to be engine oil. There was quite a bit

flowing out too, causing CD to leave immedi-

ately and go to a nearby auto parts store to

get oil and put it in the car to get it home.

We were all speculating what the problem

could have been, you couldn't see where the

oil was coming from. After a visit to the Ford

Dealer, CD learned that when he had his oil

changed, the filter was not torqued to the

correct specification, so it came loose and

started leaking. I guess those new high out-

put engines have a lot higher oil pressure,

and you actually have to torque it on to spec-

ifications. I wonder if CD got free oil chang-

es for life over that blunder. Thank good-

ness it was something easy and not detri-

mental.

After that scare, the rest of the day was nice.

Mark and I were able to hand out 50 cards

to different Mustang and Ford owners. After-

wards we went to Davis Grill and had the

best catfish ever. Best as in you did not

need to add Tabasco or tartar to it, the

breading and fish flavor was awesome all on

its own.

I will be eating there on my next trip to Mar-

shall. The usual 4 blocks of cars were pre-

sent, with different things for everyone to

see and enjoy.

The following Saturday was a short notice

reschedule of the Red River Car show on

Grand Bayou in Coushatta. I met up with the

Ponders at the Brookshire Parking lot, then

CD again met up with us so we cruised down

together avoiding water in the road from in-

termittent rain on the way down. Just north

of Coushatta, CD called me and asked if I

needed to put my top up because it had

started to sprinkle, and it didn't look good

ahead. All the way down I got sprinkled on

here and there, but I agreed to pull over and

put up the new top. We drove through some

harder rain, and when we finally got into

town, the rain had stopped.

We parked at the show on Grand Bayou, got

the pop up set up, just in time for the sun to

come out and make everything nice and hu-

mid. There was a breeze every once in a

while, but otherwise it was quite sweltering.

Bottom line, everyone won an award, and

the food was pretty good also. I did not get

the email about the show until the Tuesday

before, so there were only about 20 cars

there, but none the less, there was a little bit

of everything, including other Mustangs for a

total of 6 mustangs, 3 classics and our 3

late models.

Finally, I got out to Breakfast and Fast Rides

the fourth Saturday and got to see different

folks from some of the other car clubs.

2014 Board of Directors

President

Thomas Monahan

797-8385

Vice President

Mark Winderweedle

347-8505

Secretary/Newsletter

Lane Butler

423-5316 lane.butler@centerpointenergy.

com

Treasurer

Vickie Doss

687-8818 Ext. 111

Show Director

Rhonda Butler rrcmc.showdirector@yahoo.

com

Activity Director

Nicole Ferlito

470-7581

Internet Director

Jeff Crockett

Member at Large

Ernie Lane

Member at Large

Stephen Gayer

MCA Regional Director

Sabrina Lane

MCA National Director

Donna Arends

Red River Classic Mustang

Club

P.O. Box 37724

Shreveport, LA 71133

August 2016

Red River Classic Mustang Club

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Christoper Prest was in town and came by, and we also got a surprise visit by Ernie Lane, who is doing quite well,

and looked great. The parking lot was full by 8:55, and the store by 9:15. Everybody was either inside enjoying

donuts, or outside checking out all the cars. By 10:15 it was time to head over the bridge to the west gate for the

Base Exchange car show.

It was a hot day, sitting on the blacktop parking lot under 2 pop ups, but since we were more out in the open, a

breeze would blow through cooling us off. By 1 o'clock, we couldn't stand it anymore, and went in to the food

court to get something to eat and partake in some air conditioning. We had several club members win awards.

Mustangs dominated the show with 16 mustangs in attendance, 8 of them member cars. CD's wife had a hand

in the show, and recruited him to get Mustangs there, so judging by the attend-

ance he did an awesome job. Yes, it was hot, but what do you expect for July. We

still had a great time talking shop with some of the other Air Force Mustang guys,

and enjoying the music they were playing over the speaker system.

Next month is our Show at Wray Ford. We still need lots of Door Prizes and Goody

Bags. If you brought in sponsors for the show or our club, see if they have 75 of

some kind of advertisement item they would want to donate for our goody bags.

Cups, pens, pencils, business cards, antibacterial gel, etc. If you are out shopping

and see something you like, get 2, and donate one for a door prize. It doesn't

have to be car related. The Ladies like to get door prizes too.

See you out there!

Thomas Monahan

August

Birthdays Donna Arends

Kay Brown

Tom Brown

Cyndi Crockett

Stephen Gayer

Tina Ponder

F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T ’ S D E S K C O N T I N U E D

M CA N E W S The countdown for our trip is in the last few

weeks. Hope everyone has started their to-take

list. Items that are helpful are, rain gear is case it rains,

light jacket (don’t know one might come in handy) extra

car key (make sure your passenger has the key on their

person in case you've locked yours in the car. Rob

knows this first hand.) Can become expensive. A rule to

go by is if you think you might need it, take it. Chances

are that you will. We'll be meeting at the Whataburger on

N. Market at 6am on Wed. Aug. 31 and will leave at 7

am. Don’t be late, so get your rest the night before and

get ready to have some fun. The first day will be long,

but we've always seem to have fun in spite of the long

hours.

In the September issue of the Mustang Times will be a

ballot card for the election of new MCA board members

for the next year. Please follow the instructions on the

card and mail it in. The regional directors will also re-

ceive notification to the website and vote on the election

of the new executive office. Please vote because it's

very important.

Have you ever thought what the first Shelby Cobra would

be worth? At one time Carroll Shelby was offered 5 mil-

lion dollars for it and turned it down. This month the

Carroll Shelby Trust Foundation will be putting it up at

the Southeby"s auction in Calif. It's said that it will be

the highest price for any American car to auctioned

off. Will be looking forward to see what it goes for.

Till then, see you on the road,

Donna

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T H E E V E N T P L A N N E R

August 13 Noon Fun Ford Series Show and Test & Tune Thunder Road Raceway

August 14 2 PM Back 2 School Car Show 9060 Mansfield Rd

Aug 19-20 2016 Combat Warriors Auto & Cycle Indoor

Show

Maude Cobb Convention Cntr, Longview, TX

Aug 27 8 AM Breakfast and Fast Rides Denny’s, 9080 Mansfield Rd.

Aug 27 9 AM Garden Estates Auto & Cycle Show 2055 W. Grand Blvd, Tyler TX

Aug 28 2 PM 2nd Annual Super South Auto Show Bossier Civic Center

Sept 9-10 10th Annual Twin City Bomber Bash 700 Barksdale Blvd, Bossier City

Sept 10 10 AM Vintage Car Club of Minden Annual Show Minden Civic Center

Sept 17 8 AM RRCMC Mustang Roundup and Ford Show Wray Ford

Sept 24 8 AM Breakfast and Fast Rides ABC Auto, 221 Benton Rd.

Sept 24 Petit Jean Auto Show Swap Meet Morilton, AR

Sept 25 10 AM Spring Hill ISD Car and Truck Show Longview, TX

Oct 15 High Low Fast Slow ABC Auto, Heart of Bossier

Jan 27-29 World of Wheels Custom Auto Show Shreveport Convention Center

August is here and we are fast approaching our annual show in September. But first let’s talk about August

activities. First we start with our monthly club meeting Saturday the 6th at Asbury Church in Bossier City on

Airline Drive 5:00 pm. We will be cruising to Hana on Youree Drive after the meeting. On Saturday the 12th

there are 3 events. First, there is the Marshall Cruise Night. Anyone going please meet at the Texas Welcome

Center at 2 pm to cruise to Downtown Marshall. Second, Fun Ford Weekend will be at Thunder Road Raceway

in Gilliam, LA. Please see their website for more details. Last, Driven Desires will be hosting their annual fund-

raiser car show in Monroe, LA at the Monroe Civic Center 10-4 pm. It is an indoor show so plan on spending

the day if you go. Sunday the 14th Thunder Road Raceway will be hosting the Mega Mopar Show and drag.

Gates open at 8 am. Our monthly board meeting will fall on Wednesday the 17th 6:30 pm Reed Industrial off

Mt. Zion Rd. Saturday the 27th is Breakfast and Fast Rides 9-11 am Denny's on Mansfield Rd in Shreveport.

Last for the month is Sunday the 28th is the Super South Auto Show at the Bossier Civic Center. Lots of clas-

ses, indoor and outdoor display, cash prizes, door prizes, live dj, and food. Registration is 7-1 and show is 2-

7:30 pm. The club will also be heading out for a road trip to Indianapolis for a show on Wednesday the 31st. If

you are going, make sure Donna Arrends knows and has all your information.

Just a few things for September:

Marshall Cruise Saturday 10th

Bomber Bash Car Show at Flying Heart Brewery Saturday the 10th

Our yearly car show Wray Ford Saturday 17th Breakfast at 6 am Southfield Grill on Benton Rd in Bossier City

Breakfast and Fast Rides Saturday 24th ABC in Bossier City with Some Like it Hot

Any questions or events please contact

Nicole Ferlito

318-470-7581

twomanystangs@yahoo.com

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held July 29th and 30th in

Concord, North Carolina for the National Mustang Museum.