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President Craig Kamansky (714) 469-9517

[email protected]

The Orange County Mustang News and

the Orange County Mustang Club are not

responsible for any opinions or statements,

except our own, that may appear in this

publication, nor for the integrity of persons

selling or buying car parts and accessories

or advertising their services in the

publication. Rights to material published

herein are owned by the individual

authors. Persons wishing to reprint any

article or story must obtain the permission

of the author(s)

As of

February 2019

(By Teri Sulser)

Single Memberships: 92

Dual Memberships: 158

Total Memberships: 250

Total Members 408

Vice President Paul Montesano (714) 397-0675

[email protected]

Secretary Kathie Thompson (657) 456-3869

[email protected]

CLUB ADDRESS

TO: OCMC

P.O. Box 601

Brea, CA 92822

Treasurer Michele Gammerino (949)442-0566

[email protected]

OTHER CLUB

CONTRIBUTORS

Membership Chairman Teri Sulser (714) 315-3450

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor Janice Jacques (951) 743-6390

[email protected]

Equipment Manager (position available)

Club Items Chairman Terry Matthews (949) 212-8683

[email protected]

Club Items Team Terry & Gerry Matthews,

Viva Palumbo, Jeannie Weiss As of

February 2019

(by Michele Gammerino)

Starting Balance $14,793.79

Income $1,932.79

Expenses $2,981.69

Ending Balance $13,744.89

Sergeant at Arms Ivan Thompson

Opportunity Drawing Team Sue Arnold

Opportunity Drawing Chairman Sue Arnold (714) 767-3147

[email protected]

Club Photographers Steve Pavich (714) 322-7561

[email protected]

Steve Sumpter

Parlimentarian Larry Rhinehart (909) 730-3005

[email protected]

2019 MEMBERSHIP

DRIVE 2 new memberships – Club T-Shirt and

$10 worth of Raffle Tickets!

4 new memberships – Free club

membership for 1 year.

6 new memberships – Mustang Jacket

w/name and $10 worth of Raffle Tickets!

Make sure your name is on the

membership application of anyone you

sponsor!

GENERAL INFO: (714) 397-0675

THE ORANGE COUNTY MUSTANG CLUB In 1987 a group of individuals, who appreciated the beauty and performance of the Ford Mustang, joined together to

form the Orange County Mustang Club. Their purpose was to promote the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of

the Ford Mustang. To perpetuate this goal members, pay early dues, meet monthly, promote car shows, hold social

activities, take cruises, and attend parades and other activities to foster their love for the Ford Mustang. Any person who

owns or appreciates the Ford Mustang, no matter what model or year, is welcome to join, Ownership is not obligatory,

but enthusiasm is.

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Janice Jacques, Editor

[email protected]

Contributors this Month:

Craig Kamansky, Paul Montesano,

Teri Sulser, Barb DeLong,

Jeff Grant

The Newsletter Team A Message from your President

List of 2019 Club Events

OCMC Members with Green Mustangs

Car Shows

Outlaw Corner

FROM YOUR EDITOR: Hi Everyone, Please feel free to post your pictures or stories, items for sale,

or events that you hear of on the OCMC Facebook page..… It’s there for you to use.

If anyone has a Newsletter article idea or I am looking for someone’s project car “that they ARE

working on” to a post monthly progress.

Meet our OCMC Members

Member Gil Yurly has rooms available

inside his fitness center in Costa Mesa

for rent. This would be ideal for

someone who wanted an office or

conduct business away from home or

looking to have a private place for

business. Also ideal for a health

professional.

Contact Gil at 714-206-0443

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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

As I stated in last month’s newsletter, the one thing I really am focused on during

my presidency is the rewriting of our very outdated and ill-written bylaws. To that

end, Larry Rhinehart and myself have spent countless hours since December

drafting, comparing, and then re-drafting proposals. These drafts have been shared

with your elected board members at two board meetings and a special board

meeting devoted only to bylaws revision. As I previously pointed out, the current

bylaws, which we are mandated to follow, call for only the five elected board

members (President, V.P., Treasurer, Secretary, and Membership Chairperson) to be

able to vote on bylaws amendments, and the approval for a change must be unanimous.

I am pleased to announce that the board has unanimously agreed to the proposed changes.

However, this is a tentative vote. Although not required, we feel that we should listen to any

constructive criticism or other ideas before we take a final vote at the end of April. To accomplish

that timeline, we are posting beginning this evening (March 13) on the “Members Only” portion of our

website the entire 20 pages of the finalized proposed new bylaws. Members have until the April 10

General Meeting to communicate concerns, objections, questions, or constructive ideas with any

elected Board member. Your remarks will be shared at the Board meeting of April 24; a final vote

may occur as early as the April 24 meeting depending on the extent and nature of the feedback. Do

not ask that this be put to the membership for a vote; the current bylaws must be followed and

clearly defines the procedure as set forth above.

I will now summarize the major changes and review them at the March general meeting.

Unlike now, the members will have authority to amend the bylaws by a two-thirds vote. We will every

year elect a President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Director, and six to 8 Directors-at-

Large. All have a vote on the Board. The terms last one year, except that the President-Elect

becomes the President automatically the following year, and then the Immediate Past President the

next year. So, whoever is elected President -Elect is committing to being on the Board for three years.

There is a Nominating Committee which will seek out and nominate members to the Board positions

at the November general meeting; however, any member can still be nominated from the floor at

the November or December meeting. If a position is contested between 2 or more members, there is

a written election procedure with an Election Committee to conduct the elections. Lastly, since we

have no President-Elect at this time, we will have a transition election this November- December

which gets the cycle going for the future. In other words, we will elect a 2020 President and also a

President-Elect in December, and I will move into the Immediate Past President position at the end of

my term.

The Board unanimously feels that the new bylaws will provide the structure to get more

members involved with their OCMC, and will help to generate the enthusiasm that a diversity of

thought and ideas brings to any organization. The new bylaws will give complete control of the club

to you, the members.

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Cruisin’ For A Cure Car Show

Lots of charity car shows provide critical funding for many good causes, but few have the kind of

immediate personal impact that the Cruisin' For A Cure Car Show delivers each year in Costa Mesa,

California. This was the 19th year for this annual event, held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in

Southern California. Debbie Baker, the founder of the show, started it in honor of her husband, who

was diagnosed prostate cancer and passed in 2007 and a way to save our men from prostate

cancer by providing free screening. As Debbie says, “what better way to get our men tested then

have them come to where all their buddies are with their cars”.

The show is billed as “The World’s Largest One-Day Charity Car Show Event.” The event provides free

prostate cancer screenings. This year alone, the show saw just over 907 men take advantage of this

free testing and over 228 with elevated PSA’s. To date, we have heard from 52 of these men who

indeed did have prostate cancer and had successful surgeries and are cancer free. These cancer

survivors are celebrated at each show with a group photo and the proud men sporting their blue

survivor shirts.

One of the unique aspects of the “Cruisin’ For A Cure” show is it is just that – it’s a cruise. With the

3,000-plus cars parked around the Orange County Fairgrounds, there is an actual 1½-mile cruise

route that travels around the fairgrounds which was held on September 22, 2018, the parade/cruise

route kicks off at 9 a.m., with show founder Debbie Baker leading the way on top of a fire truck, with

several historic fire trucks right behind her in the lead truck. There is a constant parade of cars that

make the cruise all the way around the fairgrounds and 4 buildings filled with cars as well.

The quality of the cars at the event ranged from some nice daily drivers to high-end collectibles.

Legendary Barry Meguiar even had his two Ford GT’s on display, as well as his 1901 Trinity horseless

carriage. The Meguiar’s Hangar, a building whose display vehicles are by invitation only; only 60 cars

are invited into the hangar building each year. The OCMC also had several cars in the Meguiar’s

Hangar Reunion area as well. Members who were parked in the Hangar / Reunion areas included

Paul Montesano, Tom Baker (Survivor), Larry Rhinehart, Craig Kamansky, Kathy Garner, Jenny

McGrath, Rich Miller (Survivor), Gary Garner, Jim Johnson, Terri Johnson, Dennis McGrath, Cindy

Brenneman and Tom Brenneman. Ford, once again, was well represented with lots of Mustangs, hot

rods and a ray of many other manufacturers too.

It perhaps should be no surprise that Ford also dominated the awards. Two of the OCMC members

that took home awards were Kathy Garner’s ’32 Ford Cabriolet and Jenny McGrath’s 1970 Mach 1

Mustang.

This show has become a destination event, with vehicles coming in from all over the country. Not only

is it now a bucket-list show to attend, but don’t forget that all of the registration fees go to Prostate

Cancer Research. The 2019 show is going to be held on Saturday September 28th, 2019 which

coincides with September being National Prostate Cancer Awareness month. For more information,

visit www.cruisinforacure.com By Paul Montesano

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Find us on Facebook –

The Orange County Mustang Club

General Info: (714) 397-0675

Weekly Calendar of Events

Tuesdays – Carl’s Jr. Classic Cars by Gary Brown

Carls Jr. Beach Bl. Westminster 4pm to 8pm

Fridays – Buena Park Elks by Gary Brown

Elks, Melrose Av., Buena Park 4pm to 8pm

Fridays – Garden Grove Main St. Car Show

Historic Main St., GG 5pm to 8pm

Saturdays – Donut Derelicts (Adams Ave Donuts) Corner of Adams & Magnolia, HB 6am to 8am

Saturdays – Cars & Coffee – South OC

Outlets at San Clemente 9am to 11am

Sundays – Balboa Car Show

Fun Zone Balboa Pavillion, NB 7am to 9am

1st & Last Sunday – Million Dollar Breakfast Cruise

Enderle Center, 17th St, Tustin 7am to 11am

Check out the updated

OCMC website:

www.ocmustangclub.org

OCMC Monthly “Chat & Chew” Brunch

will be held at the Waterfront Café in

Garden Grove on the 3rd Tuesday of each

month from 9:00 am til 10:30 am.

This will offer us a chance to visit & catch

up, since our monthly meetings are so

very busy. Great reason for retirees and

folks who don’t work days to get together

and gab!!

(Price for meals run approx. $10 not incl. drink)

Join us next time! We always have a great

time catching up on news!

Thanks Barb DeLong for being such a

wonderful Hostess!!!

12902 Brookhurst St.

Garden Grove, CA 92801

714-636-8152

www.waterfrontcafegg.com

Chat and Chew February 19, 2019

Wow! Last month we had the biggest crowd yet for

Chat and Chew. I counted 22 souls, including

newcomers Arthur Shor, John and Claudia, and Tim

and Linda Neal. My daughter Candice and

granddaughter Brynli, visiting from Oregon, joined us

as well. Super lively conversations, lots of drawing

prizes and good food meant a great time for all.

Please join us next month—the more the merrier!

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Reminders for Membership Dues – Renew soon:

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Glen & Becky Martyn

Harold & Maureen Jordan

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Austin Bugaren

Bret Blackburn

Paul Pierron

Carlos & Shiree Magana

Want an OCMC name

badge?

Visit with Teri Sulser at any

general meeting. Prepay

for your favorite style.

By Teri Sulser, Membership Chairman

Our $25 membership is

drawn each month…

By Terry Matthews, Club Items Chairman

March Special: See page 5 to check out MORE specials!

Hoodie Prices - $68.00

Jacket Prices - $139.00

Item Prices (“Member” Prices”)

T-Shirts with Logo Front & Back

(Red, White, Navy) $17.00

Pocket T-Shirt

(Red, Ash, Navy) $19.00

Polos with Embroidered Logo (Left Chest)

(Aqua Blue, Charcoal, Navy) $29.00

Hats with Embroidered Logo $17.00

Customize (“Member Prices”)

T-Shirt with YOUR Photo (White) $20.00

Ceramic Coffee Mugs with Your Photo

11 oz…..$9.99 each - 15 oz…..$12.99 each

Travel Mugs with Your Photo 14 oz…..$14.99 each

T-Shirts with Heat Transfers (OCMC T’s)

(Red, White, Navy) $17.00 each

(Pick your Heat Transfer from list at Table)

Members wearing OCMC apparel at General

Meetings will receive $1 in raffle tickets!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS… Steve Eichenberget and his wife, Jeanette McKeown, are

fortunate to have several beautiful cars but none is more

special than their 2017 Shelby GT – 350. A former nuclear

submarine technician in the Navy, we enjoyed spending

time with them on the Temecula Cruise.

Steve purchased their Shelby near his home on the east

coast so now that he’s relocating to San Clemente he drove

his beautiful GT-350 across country. Steve and Jeanette ,

welcome to the OCMC and to sunny Southern California.

At one time Don Ash owned a Boss 302 Mustang then in

2017 the Ford dealership sent him a special invitation to

Laguna Seca Raceway to test drive a Shelby GT-350. Yep,

that’s all it took to get him into a Shelby of his own.

Now retired, after over 40 years of working in the Ford Parts

Department, Don loves hanging out at Orange County car

events. But soon he’ll have a dilemma...which car will he

drive?His awesome 2017 Shelby GT-350 or the recently

ordered and nearly completed 2019 Mustang COBRA.

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2019 List of Events

MARCH

3/13 – OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

3/16-3/17 – Classic Auto Show @ Orange County Fair Grounds

3/19 – Chat-N-Chew Breakfast @ 9am Waterfront Cafe

3/23 – West Coast Customs Tour @ West Coast Customs

3/27 – OCMC Board Meeting – 7pm @ Katella Grill

3/31- Benedict Castle Car Show @ Benedict Castle, Riverside w/Teen Challenge

APRIL

4/7 – OCMC vs. CRC (Camaros) Bowling Challenge @ Concourse Bowling, Anaheim

4/10 – OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

4/14 – Fabulous Fords Forever Car Show @ Anaheim Stadium

4/16 – Chat-N-Chew Breakfast @ 9am Waterfront Café

4/17 – Mustang Owners Museum Opening

4/24 – OCMC Board Meeting – 7 pm @ Katella Grill

4/28 – OCMC Club Picnic @ Edison Park, Huntington Beach

MAY

5/8 – OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

5/18 – North Meets South Poker Run w/MOCC @ OCMC to Host

JUNE

6/1 – The Steve McQueen Car Show

6/9 – Edison High School Car Show @ Edison High School

6/12 – OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

6/22 – Fountain Valley Car Show @ Mile Square Park

6/29 – ALS Car Show @ Yorba Linda RV Park

JULY

7/10 – OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

7/13 – Arrowhead Poker Run

AUGUST

8/14 – OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

8/ - McCoy – Mills Ford Car Show @ McCoy – Mills Ford in Fullerton

SEPTEMBER

9/11 - OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

? - Cruisin For A Cure Car Show @ Orange County Fair Grounds

OCTOBER

10/9 - OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

? - Mustang Madness Car Show @ Ken Grody Ford

NOVEMBER

11/13 - OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

DECEMBER

12/11 - OCMC General Meeting @ Zito’s Pizza

? - OCMC Toy Drive for Orangewood @ Orangewood Children’s Home

3/21-3/28/2020 – Sea Cruise for 7 nights to Cabo, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta Mexico

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Bob & Marcia Ersland 2002 Convertible

Rob & Liz Allen 1992 LX

Doug & Sa Cool 1967 Mustang

Chip & Lynne Foose 2015 Mustang Convertible

Phillip & Gloria Ram 1966 Convertible

Austin Bugaren 2005 Convertible

Gil & Kaisti Acuna 1967 Fastback

Bruce Biel 1964 1/2 Convertible

Mario & Jason Perez 1998 Convertible

Michael & Tammie Guarnieri

2015 Mustang GT

Jerry & Eileen St. Martin

1967 02 Fastback

Don & Linda Winans 1967 Convertible

Paul & Michele Gammerino 1965 Convertible

In Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

OCMC Members own a GREEN Mustang

Mario Perez

1998 Convertible

Bob Ersland-

I no longer own this

car. It is a 2002. I

bought it new and

kept it until

September 2018.

I replaced it with a

2019 Velocity Blue

Convertible GT.

69 Mustang M code car for sale.

Here are some pictures of my 1969 mustang it is a pretty

nice car no rust and basically stock, some trans work

and an electronic distributor.

I am asking $37K or make offer. It is too hard for me to

get in and out of the car, I may have put 200 mi on the

car in the 2 yrs that I have had the car.

I got the car from a friend that had owned the car for a

long time that was leaving the state and could not take

it with him.

Any questions call Ted @ 909-2049337

2006 GT Convertible, V-8, automatic, never seen rain, wet

roads, or snow. Maintenance is current. A trophy winner.

Newer Ultra High Performance Tires and brakes done about

4,600 miles ago. Custom carbon fiber vinyl graphics, Foose

chrome wheels, racing style exterior mirrors, K&N cold air

intake, Flow Master axle back exhaust, and custom leather

seat inserts. None smoker. Clean title in hand. $9,750.

FOR SALE

Paul & Michele Gammerino

1965 Convertible Phil & Gloria Ram

1966 Convertible

Rob & Liz Allen

1992 LX

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Garden Grove Historic Main St Car Show

Balboa Car Show

Hangin with the Under-Oath Car Club

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R T B P Y S Q M D L E V X Z P MUSTANG

Z E C O B O O S T Z G A S X Q MOTOR

R N A A T S D M N G L K U C L BRAKES

D G B C R Q G H K D S A P E R SUPERCHARGE

T I D W M O T O R T X N E M L SHELBY

A N S R A U W V J K H G R P O HORSEPOWER

O E P R R E S E B B C H C H R ENGINE

R L B G F D H T R R S X H Z K MACH

C O L R C D E A A Q Z M A C H CLASSIC

C G Z W H M L N K N L T R L P ECOBOOST

R S G D M R B I E I G O G A O FORD

U S D G H F Y E S D F C E S V GAS

I S R J P O D D W K L M N S B COBRA

S D T H O R S E P O W E R I T CRUISE

E F W Y I D K L G X S G F C K CAR

Whittier 8th Annual Classic Car Show 26 OCMC

Members

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LEGO Creator Unveils Classic 1960s Ford Mustang Model

Lego has just announced the newest addition to its Creator vehicle series: a 1967 Ford Mustang. This new set,

available to purchase on March 1 for $149.99, comes with 1,471 pieces and a few surprises that improve its

playability.

The base car you build is a gorgeous first-generation 'Stang in dark blue with white racing stripes that look spot-

on for what we'd expect to see on a Shelby, but curiously, this kit features no such Shelby branding. It features

period correct details recreated in brick form, such as a hood scoop, the famous Mustang logo in the grille,

and five-spoke wheels on real rubber tires. The interior, trunk, and engine bay are all reproduced in typical Lego

detail, and the steering wheel even turns the front wheels.

In addition to the base car, though, Lego will include a number of customizations. The supercharger is the

coolest, which replaces the hood scoop and adds untold imaginary horsepower to the V8 engine below. There

are also pieces for side-exit exhaust pipes, a rear ducktail spoiler, a chin spoiler, and a nitrous oxide tank

located in the trunk. To top it all off, there are risers to adjust the lift of the rear axle and give the Mustang a

more menacing stance. So whether you want an accurate representation of a classic Mustang or an over-the-

top muscle car monster to play with, this set should satisfy. Like other Creator vehicle sets before it, this Mustang

is large, measuring 13 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches tall.

Your picture on a shirt

Order some new OCMC gear!!!

You’re going to want to purchase some cold weather gear soon!

To place your orders you can see me at the Items table during the next general meeting or email me at

[email protected]”, if you would like, and if you want your picture on the front or

back. Don’t forget to include your phone number so we can call you if further information is needed.

Terry has plenty of other great deals on T-shirts, caps & more, so we check with him at the next general

meeting to see what’s up his sleeve (besides embroidery)!

How about an OCMC license plate frame? Order your today!

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Meet OCMC Member Jim Morrison Born into a devout Ford family, Jim Morrison’s father had several Fords including a Ford

Model T and 1964 ½ Mustang but Jim’s first car was a beat-up ol’ Ford Falcon. Thu the

years he had other Fords so when his daughter wanted a car, he got her a Ford, a 1966

Ford Mustang coupe.

Over the next few years Jim made several safety modifications and a few minor repairs.

When his daughter moved out, Jim offered to take care of her Mustang for her

(wink,wink.)

Now he could make some “real” changes. He started by installing a new 302 engine

followed by anything else that could give him that racecar rush. At every Irwindale

Speedway club event he wait until they finished the “No peeling out…” spiel, then Jim

would always the first one to put the pedal to the metal.

There are few people as active as Jim. He loves any type of racing – NASCAR, Drags…,

he loves motorcycles, fishing and camping but music is his passion. He collects various

types of music. You’ll often find him D.J.ing for a band named Tres Hombres and

dancing while they perform. Another passion is playing softball. Currently he’s

recovering from an injury but he’s looking forward to going back to the Senior

SoftBall League in the next few weeks. And, lastly, he loves Mustang car clubs.

In addition to being a member of the Orange County Mustang Club, he is

Vice President of the South Bay Mustang Owners Club in Torrance

Married for 36 years, he and his wife Lisa have a son and 4 daughters.

As a believer in the “happy wife/happy life” theory he recently

bought her the car of her dreams – a 1965 Mustang Coupe.

He’s refreshing/updating it now to make it ready for the

Classic Auto Show. Looking forward to seeing this beautiful

pony up close.

– by Teri Sulser

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On Sunday, February 17th, the Annual Outlaw

Daytona 500 party took place. Cold and Rainy

weather made no difference, as a huge crowd of

"Non Wusses" gathered with their fellow Hot Rodders

to watch "The Great American Race !" I thought

about having a contest where every time the TV

announcers say "Great American Race !" we have to

take a shot of Fireball....but they don't make that

much Fireball. Mustangs and other Rods were parked

up and down the street....and those that come early

get Preferred parking in my driveway....and in front of

my driveway (fortunately the police don't cruise my

street very often).

Was glad to see new President Craig Kamansky and

VP, Paul "Jersey Paulie" Montesano attending their

first party. Thanks for the Gar, Paulie ! Hope you guys

had a good time. The Pizza arrived early and often.

People also brought some great "real food"; thank

you Jim Morrison for the big bowl of delicious home

made Jambalaya, that lasted about ten minutes.

Jeff and Jeannie Weiss tried to add some class to the

gathering by bringing a sculptured fruit platter, it was

great !

We all enjoyed an exciting race, that in the last ten

laps resembled a fairly expensive demolition

derby. Making it through the carnage to finish first

was the "Toyota" of Denny Hamlin. Better luck to the

Fords next year.

Next up is my Indy 500 party, May 26th. Later ! Written and hosted by Jeff Grant

OUTLAW CORNER

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Del Austin was finally feeling better after one

surgical procedure and two weeks in intensive care

at the Loma Linda Veterans Hospital. Now all he

had to do was take medication intravenously for

four weeks, 24/7 for 4 long weeks!

So they moved Del to the VA assisted living

wing. The first week was long and boring. Then

came Sunday, the 17th. He remembers: "I knew

my wife, Jan, and the Thompsons were coming and

I was looking forward to seeing them. Jan, Kathryn

and Ivan moved the curtain back when they came

into my room. They were followed by Jeff and

Jeannie Weiss and then Donna and Andy Alves

and then Natalie and John Mamola and Tom and

Teri Sulser and Craig Kamansky, our OCMC

President!!!!

I was so overwhelmed and from the look in their

eyes, I think they thought I was going to have a

heart attack. My happiness soon turned to

gratefulness for these amazing friends I found in the

Orange County Mustang Club."

As told to Teri Sulser

Mike Spradling owned and drove trucks most of his life

but the childhood memories of riding in his uncle’s

1967 Mustang we’re always in the back of his mind.

Fast forward years later, he was finally ready to start

shopping for his own Mustang. The first dealership had

several choices from Eco to GT PLUS one very, very

special car...a 2019 Dark Highland Green BULLITT! It

was love at first sight and he loves driving it every

single day.

Meet our OCMC Members

Elevator Ride Overwhelmed Del

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714-687-9200 Ext. 23 ∙ fax 714-687-9800

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S ince 1957 J & S Gear Co. has serviced and supplied

differentials, gears, bearings, ring and pinion, positraction and

axles for all vehicles, new vintage, import and domestic.

J & S Gear Co. offers personal service, reasonable pricing and

the highest quality work, specializing in competition and street

rods, muscle cars, trucks and off-road vehicles.

Differentials, Gears, Bearings, Axles

Ring and Pinion, Positraction

Import, Domestic, New, Vintage Vehicles

Repair Rebuild Replace

Guaranteed Parts and Service

Performance Upgrades

Towing or Commercial Use

Off-Road Modification

Located Between Talbert Ave. and Ellis Ave.

LET’S DINE IN AWARD WINNING

CHEF JEFF & JEANNIE WEISS

PLAN, CUSTOMIZE & CREATE YOUR

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[email protected]

949-722-6832

We Make Custom…a Reality!

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P.O. BOX 601 BREA, CA 92822

www.ocmustangclub.org “The Orange County Mustang Club” General Information Number

(714) 397-0675

The Orange Country Mustang Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at:

ZITO’s PIZZA – 2036 N. Tustin Street, Orange, CA 92865 Zito’s Phone: (714) 974-6191 Meeting starts at 7:00pm

Show your OCMC member card at the register for a 10% discount off your bill during meetings!

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORANGE COUNTY MUSTANG CLUB

Annual Membership Dues: $30.00 (1 year) - $55 (2 years). Membership includes (1) Primary and (1) Associate Member. Children of driving age shall be required to have their own membership.

Name: ____________________________________________Spouse/Child: __________________________ Email Address:______________________________________Spouse Email:__________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ( ) __________________________________________________________________ Tell us about your CAR(S):__________________________________________________________________ Car Year/Engine/Model Body/Color: ___________________________________________________________ From whom or where did you hear about the O.C.M.C.? ___________________________________________ All members are required to observe The Orange County Mustang Club bylaws and are required to comply with the Financial Responsibility Laws as prescribed by The State of California. The O.C.M.C. reserves the right to refuse membership to any person.

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________ Make check payable to: Orange County Mustang Club Mail check and application to: Membership Chairman, 8101 San Hacienda Cir., Buena Park, CA 90620

For Information call: Craig Kamansky, O.C.M.C. President (714) 469-9517