February 2006
Northstar
Mustangs & Fords
These are logo ideas for the side of the club’s trailer. We will be
discussing them at the meeting. Be there to voice your opinion
or if you have another idea.

The meeting is Tuesday, February 7, 2006
at Luther Family Ford, Fargo at 6:30.

Northstar Mustangs & Fords
MUSTANG | COBRA | MACH 1 | SHELBY | BOSS | SVO
FORD | MERCURY | LINCOLN | COUGAR
GENERAL CLUB INFO
MUSTANG NEWS, the newsletter for NORTHSTAR MUSTANGS, is published monthly for the members of the club to provide them with current club news, information for the future, and as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.

Club dues are $15.00 per year and include a subscription to MUSTANG NEWS, Admission to club events and free classified advertising.
All correspondence should be sent to the editorial address: Elton Solseng
3037 166th Ave SE
Harwood, ND  58042
Classified ads are free to members.  Send your ads to the address above along with your name, address, and phone number by the 25th of the month.

We welcome any and all letters to the club and invite anyone to write tech article or stories of your personal experiences.
CLUB OFFICERS
PresidentChad Parton238-7469chad_parton@hotmail.com
Vice PresidentBrenda Platt361-3100sundsgn@hotmail.com
TreasurerDean Skaflen239-0445dskaflen@msn.com
SecretaryMark Ugelstad282-8984mugelstad@multiband.tv
EditorElton Solseng282-0387elton.solseng@ndsu.edu
Co-EditorColleen Solseng282-0387colleen.solseng@ndsu.edu
WebmasterTad Burkhart261-3597tad.burkhart@microsoft.com
Downtown Car Show ChairCraig Johnson237-3161hoofbeats@I29.net
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President Speaks


February 2006
Hello Ford and Mustang Enthusiasts!

I just got done looking at my calendar, and realized that I had better get this out to Colleen pretty soon as we have pushed the monthly meeting up to February 7.  I am still not sure why the 14th is such a bad time, Valentines Chili Cook-off and all!

I would like to thank Greg F for volunteering to be on the mid-month committee for 2006.  I have also asked/cajoled/coerced Dean S. and Tad B. to be on the committee also.  We are planning to have our first meeting in the near future to discuss what we would like to do, and what we need to do.   Thinking along those lines, we still need a committee chair for the All Ford Car Show, and hopefully some volunteers to help out the lucky person… Please volunteer so we can have another great event like last years’.

I received an email from Loren K. this month, letting us know that the polo shirts have arrived at “Sew What”.   Please call Roger at (701) 277-0920 to verify that your name is on the list, and verify the shirt size you need.  As we discussed, the polo shirts are yellow with royal blue lettering, and the club logo, and the cost is $20/shirt.

Brenda P. emailed me a couple of weeks ago also. Brenda wanted to let me know that the calendars are in, and that you can either call her to set up a time to get your calendar, or she will bring them to the meeting this month for distribution.

Kristina brought back newsletters and t-shirts from the Vintage Mustang Owners Association (VMOA) in San Jose, CA.  VMOA was very surprised that there were Mustangs up here, let alone a club up in the northland, and are interested in exchanging club memorabilia.  Elton is going to look to see what we have from our vintage collection to give them.

Items for discussion in February:
 Collector car food baskets
 Mid month committee update
 Toppers car show
 Items to send to VMOA
 Is/was the chili good
 Other

I am looking forward to seeing you all on February 7th.

Chad Parton, Prez.


From The Editor

Hey everybody
It’s February so that means chili contest time. If you have a strong stomach or a lot of antacid, this meeting is for you.  If you wish to enter, the fee is high… bring some chili.  We are meeting in the Luther Ford Break room that is on the same floor as the meeting room but the opposite direction from the elevator.  You don’t need to bring much or any at all but you do have to vote for the best.   Now remember this is to celebrate Carroll Shelby’s Birthday, so there is chili, chips and sherbet, so come on out.

Remember the meeting is the first Tuesday this month only.  We did this with the infinite wisdom of people who have done stupid things and learned (usually after the third or fouth time) that some things are just bad ideas.   Somehow most members thought a stimulating club meeting and a chili feed on Valentines Day was a bad idea.  I don’t know, an evening with nice people and a good meal seems ok by me.  But smarter people prevailed (oh great, now I suppose I have to take Colleen and Tracy someplace for supper… let’s see Arby’s or Culver’s, hmmmmm.) and our meeting was moved to February 7th.  (That’s what he thinks!  Tracy and I will opt for something else!)

When I was down in the parts department they showed me a catalog that had some neat stuff in it.  For instance, a purse that is the top of a ’65 front seat and the handle is part of a steering wheel!   There are also GT and Cobra purses.  Sounds like a Valentines Day gift for the Mustang lover’s wife.   What do you think?

Check out the mid-month activity after the Secretary’s minutes.  We’ll see you at the annual chili cook off at Luther Family Ford on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 6:30 pm.

Elton


From The Secretary


January Meeting – January 10, 2006
Meeting gaveled to order promptly at 6:40.
Greg A. moved we disapprove last months minutes.  No 2nd.  Greg A. moved we accept the minutes, Elton 2nds and it passes unanimously.  The Treasurer reports we have money, but no trailer yet.  Elton moves and Greg 2nds to accept the report.  It passes unanimously.
Old Business
Dean reports we have no trailer yet.  It should be here next week.  BKG Motorsports will add a roof vent for no additional charge.
Peter reports nothing new on movie night at Fargo Theatre.
Nothing new on shirts.
Chad reports he appointed Todd as new member greeter.  Since there were no new members Todd wasn’t there.
New Business
The Prez brought up the Mid Month Committee.  Ralph said we need a new committee.  No Volunteers.

Kristina reported on her visit with the VMOA (Vintage Mustang Owners of America) in San Francisco and the International Car Show.  She had Pictures.  She brought gifts from them.  We discussed what we should send to them.  Elton will look around and see what we have in the vault.   We will see what we have when we get our calendars.

Larry told us about the Dallas auction he went to with Reggie Jackson.  He also brought a cardboard Mustang he got at a restaurant.  It was from www.kidstuff.com (about $.50 each) He thought we should get some for the car show hot dog sales.

Todd came in late with mail.

Jon moves and Kristina 2nds that we move the February meeting to 7 February.  (not quite the motion or random discussion, but the outcome).  It passes whimperingly unanimously.  It will be a chili cook-off with prizes.

Greg said the Toppers is on March 25th and 26th.  Greg F volunteers for mid month committee, if Todd will be on it.  Todd wusses out, but Greg says he will stoically stay the course.

Todd says Thursday, 23 February in the afternoon will be 2125 Qualifying for Daytona at BWW by the Mall.(Buffalo Wild Wings)

We discussed logos for the side of the trailer.  Elton will put samples in the Newsletter so we can vote next month.
Todd made us talk about the Christmas Party ’06 moving to January.  No resolution was reached.
Elton moves we go to Hagge’s on February 21st.  Mark 2nds and it passes unanimously.
Dean says we could go to Hooligans sometime.  Todd says we should use inflatables.  Maybe for a drive in.
Greg moves we adjourn, Elton 2nds and it passes unanimously.

Mark

Here’s a website I found… http://holtononline.com/topsdown/carshows/fordshows.html


Mid-Month Activity

Tuesday, February 21, 2006 –We will be going to Hagge’s in Mapleton to eat.  We will meet there between 6 and 6:30.  (It is just north off the Interstate, just past the gas station on the east side of the road).  If you plan to go, please call Elton or Colleen at 282-0387 before February 19, 2006 so we can get a count.


Events

Febuary 7th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
March 14th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
April 11th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
May 9th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
June 13th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
July 11th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
August 8th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
September 12th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
October 10th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
November 14th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting
December 12th, 2006Northstar Mustang Club Meeting

Trading Post

For Sale:1966 Mustang Coupe, Red, Cragar SS Wheels, Standard Interior, Auto, 289, $10,000.   Call 701-361-5085
1968 Mustang, 6 cylinder   Contact Kevin at 231-8938
1972 Mach 1 nice shape 351C 4V $15,000  Contact Shannon  297-6806
1967 Mustang 3-speed transmission and shifter $350.00 (can separate).  Jeff  218-789-7130
1966 Mustang Convertible 289 Candy-Red w/black interior completely restored
Kathy & David Kuntz  wk 232-8788  hm 2093-6799
1960 Ford Galaxie, 4 dr, runs good, good body. Original owner. A little TLC and this could be a great car. Price is negotiable. call 701-261-8911 (Leon Heller Jr) or 701-371-7451 (Maggie Heller)
Parts for Sale:Rebuilt 67 Mustang top loader 4 speed transmission (never damaged)  $1,000.00
R & L 67 Mustang GT Blk Bucket Seats (excellent condition)  $600.00
Contact David Skyberg  701-356-4106 (w), 701-364-5459 (h) or e-mail:  davidskyberg@skfood.com
"408" Windsor Parts for Sale:   Contact Tom Lawrence at 701-237-3351, 701-866-2841or email mohody@msn.com
Windsor SR Heads:  1 pr. Ported, fairly fresh valve job.$750
SCAT cast crank:  New, 3" main bearings.$350
Lentz rods:  Used, 3/8" cap screws, perfect condition$400
SFI approved flywheel:  New, Ford Racing$220
SFI dampner:  New, C.A.T.$200
351W:  79 block with crank, rods, and pistons$100
Tremec 3550:  very low mile (1500) w/bellhousing$1100
EFI 302 HO:  Complete motor out of 89 Mark VII LSC  (Includes wiring & computer)$500
Also various other parts from the Mark VII and Fox-Body Mustang parts; call or email to inquire.
Wanted:Someone to wire and put in interior in a '67 Fastback    Jeff    218-789-7130.
For Rent:Space available for car, pickup, snowmobile, or trailer storage.  Monthly or seasonal terms available.  Storage Solutions located at I-29 and exit 56, then 1 mile south on paved frontage road...just 5 miles south of Fargo! 
For more information contact Time at 790-4280 or Craig at 238-4014.
Storage rental units available in Mapleton.  We currently have sizes ranging from 5x10 to 10x30 available.  15% discount to club members.  Contact Chad Parton at (701) 238-7469