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1 Alberta Mustangs Auto Club A p r i l I n t h i s i s s u e : Scott Free Press 3 WOW Spring Fling 11 Box Lakeview Postal outlet, AB T3E 7C6 Mustangs in Movies 13 More Mac & Cheese 15 Copyright MUSTANGER Freedom to copy is given provided source is credited and copyright A pnotice r i l is 2shown Some articles appearing in this news letter are copyrighted by their respective owners.

2 YOUR 2015 AMAC EXECUTIVE President Scott Thomson (403) Past President Bill Mitchell (403) Vice President Troy Mitchell Deputy Vice President Mark Harkness Recording Secretary Nettie Wouterse (403) Treasurer Amanda Chomiak Newsletter Editors Gary & Cindy Chomiak (403) Membership Ellen Hoard Sponsorship/Marketing Stephanie Wouterse Tim O Donnell timtoolman@shaw.ca Special Events & Activities Sharon Besler (403) wsbesler@telusplanet.net Ken Werner (403) metalcraft.ca@shaw.ca Web Master Russ Penner (403) rp68kr@shaw.ca Wild Wednesday Rep. Ron Gorham rongor@shaw.ca Apparel Director Sharon Besler (403) wsbesler@telusplanet.net International Reps Russ Penner (403) rp68kr@shaw.ca Wayne Hume (403) shlby07@hotmail.com Directors at Large Leah Brown leahbrown945@hotmail.com Steve Rubio srubio@shaw.ca Martin Dickenson tbrd81@hotmail.com Randy Weaver hot2004mustanggt@gmail.com IMM 2016 COMMITTEE Committee Chair Cindy Chomiak IMM2016@shaw.ca Committee Co-Chair Gary Chomiak IMM2016@shaw.ca Committee Co-Chair Bruce Mezie IMM2016@shaw.ca Committee Co-Chair Martin Wouterse IMM2016@shaw.ca IMM Treasurer Neil Burton IMM2016@shaw.ca THE NIFTY FIFTIES FORD CLUB ANNUAL SPRING THAW FIRST CAR SHOW OF THE SEASON! THIS SHOW IS FOR VINTAGE (25 YEARS AND OLDER) CARS REGISTRATION $10 PER CAR SUNDAY APRIL GREY EAGLE CASINO 2

3 President s report A.K.A. Yay, Spring is officially here! We have been basking in some abnormally warm weather, and some of us (by that, I mean my beautiful wife, all I can do is sit in the passenger seat and mope) have even been able to take a couple of the pony's out for a little exercise! While most Canadians, especially the one's to the East of us, have not had the most the most ideal conditions for cruising unless it resembled something like a Jeep and had a lift kit and tracks. I've spotted everything from Ferrari's, Vette's and even the odd Lamborghini zipping around in the last few weeks. As Albertans were are used to the odd chinook and lower snow levels, but the temperatures are definitely higher than normal. Having in-laws that live in Ontario, it is nice to see the tables reversed for a change. Historically their weather is warmer than ours, and it gets pointed out every time we communicate! What drove the point home for me though was the 2 Canadian geese that showed up on our pond and the big black fly hanging around on my patio door on the very first day of Spring. As most of you are aware, for the third year in a row, we took the first place trophy in Competition Insurance's Club Challenge at the 49th Annual World Of Wheels! A MASSIVE effort put forward by all the volunteers to construct a very ambitious display, consisting of a scaled down version of a P51 Mustang seemingly coming out of the ground, with prop's and guns blazing! Coupled with a Merlin V-12 donated by the Nanton Air Museum along with some outstanding members cars, it was almost a nobrainer for the judges. While spectacular in every way, one cannot help to think about how we are ever going to top this one? The 50th anniversary of WOW will be next year, so this gives lots of time to come up with some earth shattering ideas to match the anticipated size of the event. Many thanks to all those involved! Now that Spring is here, look forward to our annual Spring-Fling. Troy, our Vice-President along with some directors have been hard at work planning and setting up the event. Details as well as tickets will be available very shortly. Be sure to procure your tickets, as this event usually sells out very soon. Planning continues for our hosting of the International Mustang Meet that is being held in While it still seems like a long way off, a very competent committee has been hard at work procuring a show, kegger, and banquet location as well as finding committed sponsors. Calgary is one of the most central locations of all the clubs located within the International, and we anticipate a record number of cars and people attending. This years International is being held in Missoula Montana and although it is still a few months away, it would be a good idea to make sure your all registered up, and passports up to date. Calgary has won the participation award for the last couple years, and it would be awesome to do so again! It's hard to believe almost a year has passed since our epic journey to Las Vegas, and Charlotte last April to attend the 50th Anniversary celebration. With the memories still so vivid and memorable, I can only hope that they will indeed hold a 55th and once again we can participate in the once in a lifetime event. Well maybe a once every 5 years in a lifetime event, but fantastic none the less. Be sure to clear your calendar in 2019! I believe by then Martin and Norm will once again forget the pains of taking an old car, and will choose to do so again. Looking forward to it boys! So while it is still a little chilly and the roads are still not quite ideal, remember that the first car show of the season is barely a month away. With the Nifty Fifty's club holding their Spring Thaw event at the Grey Eagle this year, now is the time to get out the garage and remove the cover, change the oil, and start her wake-up! I look forward to seeing you all out there, and cannot wait! I only hope I can shift by then! Cheers. Scott 3

4 U P C O M I N G A M AC M E E T I N G S A N D E V E N T S AMAC Brunch Sat. Apr. 10:00 am Glenmore Inn Glenmore Tr & Ogden Rd SPRING FLING Sat. Apr. 6:00 pm Killarney/Glengarry 28th Ave & 28th St, SW AMAC Meeting Thurs. Apr. 7:00 pm 285 Legion 9202 Horton Road, SW AMAC Brunch Sat. May 10:00 am Glenmore Inn Glenmore Tr & Ogden Rd AMAC Meeting Thurs. May 7:00 pm 285 Legion 9202 Horton Road, SW Don t forget about our AMAC Brunches held the Second Saturday of each Month at 10:00 am sharp Glenmore Inn 2720 Glenmore Trail, SE These are very well attended, and there are always lots of car people to chat with. 4

5 Flawless MALE LOGIC: Critical thinking At Its Best! Woman: Do you drink beer? Man: Yes Woman: How many beers a day? Man: Usually about 3 Woman: How much do you pay per beer? Man: $5.00 which includes a tip (This is where it gets scary!) Woman: And how long have you been drinking? Man: About 20 years, I suppose Woman: So a beer costs $5 and you have 3 beers a day which puts your spending each month at $450. In one year, it would be approximately $5400 correct? Man: Correct Woman: If in 1 year you spend $5400, not accounting for inflation, the past 20 years puts your spending at $108,000, correct? Man: Correct Woman: Do you know that if you didn't drink so much beer, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 20 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari? Man: Do you drink beer? Woman: No Man: Where's your Ferrari? 5

6 IMM2016 CALGARY Did you know that our own AMAC will be hosting the 37th International Mustang Meet in September of 2016? Planning is already underway for this HUGE event. Our committee is currently scoping out a venue and we are already discussing sponsorship. Stay tuned everyone. This will be a very exciting time for AMAC! Comments, suggestions? us at IMM2016@shaw.ca Bay 5, th Street SE, Calgary (403) of toll free

7 This year s P-51 themed booth was a huge hit down at World of Wheels! When they said they wanted to build a 3/4 scale P-51, I thought to myself you guys are crazy, but I also knew that they would accomplish whatever they put their minds to, and they sure did! And they pulled out a first place win for the third year in a row! 7

8 This Rolls Royce Merlin engine was loaned to us by the Nanton Air Museum, so big thanks to them for their generosity. When the museum saw our booth on the news they came down from Nanton to have a look. They are going to take the plane our volunteers built and put it on display at the museum. VERY COOL! 8

9 KUDOS to Jim & Sharon and their huge team of volunteers. Special thanks to Rob & Gloria and Jim & Deb for providing the space for our WOW builds! 9

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12 No one seems to know much about these Tiffany Mustang Pendants. (I know I would like to own one!) Seems like some folks received them when they bought their new 1964 Pony Car. Did you know that Tiffany & Co. recognized the Mustang in 1964 for Excellence in American Design One side of the medallion states Tiffany Award for Excellence in American Design and the other side says For the Ford Mustang Design approved by Tiffany & Co Some say it was a Ford publicity stunt, but no one is quite sure. Would be a lovely little trinket to have! Call Dan or justautoappraisals@telus.net 12

13 Did you know, that our favorite car has appeared in over 500 movies and TV shows since the 1960 s? Hollywood does like the Mustang, and they sure love to smash em up! Movies from top to bottom: Metro (1997) Fast & Furious 6 (2013) Death Race (2008) Gone in 60 Seconds (1973) 13

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15 Ingredients Elbow Macaroni (4 cups) Salt (1 tsp). Pepper (2 tsp). Balderson Spreadable Cheddar Cheese (1/4 lb.) Balderson 2 Year aged White Cheddar graded (1 cup) Sharp Cheddar Cheese graded (2 cups) Parmesan Cheese graded (1 cup) Bacon (1/2 lb) Truffle Oil (1/2 tsp) Sour Cream (1 cup) Mustard Powder (1 tsp) Heavy Cream (1 1/2 cups) Optional Bread crumbs or Corn flake crumbs (2 cups) Continued on page 16 15

16 Preparation and cooking instructions; Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add the macaroni until almost cooked, remember do not fully cook as the oven will complete the cooking. In a skillet cook the ½ lb of bacon until crisp, and crumble into small pieces. Drain the bacon grease reduce the heat and melt the Balderson Cream Cheese and 1 ½ cups of cream in the skillet, then add the ½ the grated Balderson Cheese and the Parmesan Cheese. Stir until mixed and melted, and then add the Sour Cream and Mustard Powder. Stir in the truffle oil (Be careful not to add too much as it will overpower the flavor of the dish) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Drain & rinse the almost cooked Macaroni & Onion and place in a casserole dish then pour the melted Cheese and stir the mixture. Evenly distribute the shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese over the entire top of the mixture. Now comes the part that finalizes the blockage of those arteries, sprinkle the Bread Crumbs evenly over the Cheese and slice the remaining butter into small pieces and place on top of the Bread Crumbs. Place the dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes. This recipe was inspired by the 1965 Shelby Continued on page 17 16

17 Shelby Mustang was built in 1965 by Carol Shelby at his Shelby American plant in San Jose California. The 1965 Shelby arrived at the dealerships painted Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker stripe. Approximately 28% of the Shelbys produced in 1965 arrived with the LeMans stripes at the dealerships, the dealers usually added the LeMans racing stripes. The Shelby Mustangs in 1965 were all GT 350s with K code 289 V8 power plants modified to 306 HP. There were 562 Shelby GT 350s built in

18 Apparently, in 1945/46 in Alberta, all you had to do in order to get a drivers licence was fill in this short form and pay $1.00. Not sure what the rest of you are thinking, but after driving Calgary s streets this winter, I am not so sure much has changed! 18

19 Contact: Lorrie King 181 Cranberry Sq, SE Calgary, AB T3M 1J6 Phone (403) What is the Silver Wheel Plan? Our Silver Wheel Plan is specifically designed to fill insurance needs of Antique, Classic and Special Interest automobile owners*. Special Benefits include: Plan is available for non-modified vehicles used for hobby and/or collector car activities, and not used for regular transportation, in two Categories: Antique & Classic for automobiles 20 years and older, and Special Interest for automobiles 15 to 19 years old. No Claims Bonus - 5% per year to a maximum 15% Automatic coverage up to $25, on newly acquired and replacement vehicles (Silver Wheel to be notified within 30 days.) AMAC is proud to help raise funds for two great charities: AMAC events for 2015 will be partly in support of the Calgary Women s Emergency Shelter. Fund raising for this wonderful agency will now be a part of each of our events. This means when you participate in a club event part of your admission or registration costs will go to the Shelter. One more great reason to participate in AMAC activities. The Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter is a nonprofit agency that provides emergency shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence. We also offer support and prevention programs For more information see their website at: For more information go to PROSTATE CANCER CANADA NETWORK CALGARY Formed in 1995, Prostate Cancer Canada Network Calgary has 3 missions: To support men and their families on the journey with prostate cancer To increase public awareness of the disease To provide a strong provincial voice in matters relating to prostate cancer 19

20 INTERNATIONAL MUSTANG MEET #36 MISSOULA MONTANA, SEPTEMBER 3rd to 7th, 2015 Hosted by: Five Valley Ford Club Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown (406) Alternate Hotels: Double Tree (406) Days Inn (406) Book your room ASAP for next year s international, apparently the host hotel is already full! A bunch of the Calgary members are planning to stay at the Double Tree if other AMAC members want to join us. All three hotels are 2-6 blocks from the show area. You can book both the Double Tree or Days Inn now by calling the hotel directly. 20

21 Classified Ads are free to A.M.A.C. club members and $10 for non-members. Ads will run for two issues of the newsletter only. If you would like to place a new ad, re-new an ad or cancel an ad, please call Neil , or better yet, me at: nvburton@telus.net CARS FOR SALE: 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe, Red exterior,289 Rebuilt Motor, 4 Barrel Carburetor, Aluminum intake, rebuilt C-4 transmission, electronic points, aftermarket air conditioning, new interior, fully undercoated under-body, new tires & drum brakes, 2 1/2-inch dual exhaust, fully carpeted trunk. Asking $23,000. Contact Gary at home.life@shaw.ca or (403) or (403) (Mar) Please send us your stories or photos for the newsletter. If you want to show off a new pony or talk about something interesting or fun that happened to you, please feel free to share! Send them to amacnews@shaw.ca. 21

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