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THE ACCELERATOR VOLUME 55 - ISSUE 6 June 2015

Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan • PO Box 39088, Redford, MI 48239 • www.mocsem.com

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Spring Cruise to Gale Halderman’s Barn, May 30, 2015

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The Accelerator Content

The Boss’ Corner ….…………….………...Page 3

Mustang Heroes……………….….……..…Page 4

MOCSEM Minutes………………………….Page 5

MOCSEM Member of the Month…….…..Page 5

MOCSEM Calendar….….…………..…........Page 6

Upcoming Events………….…….……..…...Page 7

Spring Cruise to Haldermans Barn……..Page 8

Racers Corner…………………………........Page 10

Coyote Power for Revology Mustang….Page11

A Mid-Engine Boss 429 Mustang ..……Page 12

About MOCSEM The Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan (MOCSEM) was founded in November 1975 by a group of individuals with the desire to protect and preserve the Ford Mustang as one of the most attractive and fun filled cars ever made. We are enthusiasts of all ages with a love affair with the many generations of America’s Premiere Pony Car. Whether it’s a coupe, convertible or fastback from 1964½ to the current model or the 2004 Cobra, we love them all. The mission of club members is to collect, restore, and preserve the history of the Mustang along with the stories of the people and the roles that they played in making this one of the great cars of the 20th Century. Although ownership is not a requirement for membership, your enthusiasm, expertise, and / or love of the automobile are most welcome. Many of our club members own one or more Mustangs in varying body styles, models and years. Club members are always exchanging information, providing sources for parts, literature and helpful hints for restoring or maintaining their Mustangs. Our members are a diverse group of individuals, located throughout Southeastern Michigan and all share a great appreciation for the Ford Mustang. Our general membership meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Our monthly newsletter, The Accelerator, provides the members with reports on club activities, technical information,

advertisements and business service locations and more. Some club activities include car shows, picnics, sporting events, cruise nights and technical sessions.

General Meetings General membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at:

Warren Valley Banquet Center 26116 W. Warren Ave. Dearborn Heights, MI (313) 561-1040

A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 pm for $13 per-person which includes beverages. So come early and socialize over dinner. The dinner menu will vary every month and will be published on the event calendar at www.mocsem.com. General meetings are open to the public and are a great chance to learn more about the club.

Newsletter

The Accelerator is published monthly as the official newsletter of MOCSEM and is available on the club’s web site at www.mocsem.com. If you would like to receive or stop receiving a hard copy of the newsletter in the mail, please contact the Interim Editor with your name and address.

All correspondence concerning The Accelerator should be directed to the Interim Editor:

Jennifer Smith 734-755-8250 [email protected]

Membership

Membership dues for MOCSEM are $35.00 USD per year. To join, download the membership form from www.mocsem.com or just pick one up at one of our events and send payment to:

MOCSEM PO Box 39088 Redford, MI 48239

http://www.mocsem.com/

mailto:[email protected]

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Classified ads are available to MOCSEM members free of charge and run online and in The Accelerator for 3 months. Articles and classified ads for The Accelerator must be submitted to the editor by the 15th of the month to be considered for publication the following month. Submissions may be edited for content and grammar. Except as noted, all published articles become the property of MOCSEM and may not be reprinted without permission of the editor. Views and opinions expressed in the newsletter are not those of the club, officers, membership, editor or advertisers. MOCSEM, Inc. does not necessarily endorse the businesses and/or services which

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The Boss' Corner By Mike Rey MOCSEM President

Season has begun! Show season has begun, cars are out of storage, calendar of events is filling up and some cool things lie ahead! Hope everyone makes an effort to join us at the very cool events we offer! Great showing of members at the Carroll Collection last month, and in May we are visiting Gale Halderman's Private Museum, something you don't want to miss. Also Downriver Cruise weekend will be something you do not want to miss as well this year as we have a whole park to ourselves and a private lot for a car show with judging. Also working on possibly getting a meeting at the Automotive Hall of Fame this year! Gonna be a fun year guys and gals, and please do not forget about that little show we do in August called Mustang Memories, please sign up to work one shift at this year’s event, we need all the workers we can get, you receive a free T-shirt, lunch and a dinner in the fall as well as being entered in a special workers only raffle with great prizes! Please take 2 hours out of your year and give back to the club which gives all year around! Thank you everyone! See you soon! Mike Rey

2015 Board of Directors

President Mike Rey

[email protected] 313.304.5244

Vice President Lonnie Brammer


Treasurer Rich Kocan


Secretary Dawn Davis


Membership Sarah Cassette


Social Director Jennifer Smith


Web Administrator Craig Zygmunt


Merchandise Tracey Rey


Club Ambassador Mike Sové


Trustee Bill Davis


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Mustang Heroes

By Lonnie Brammer MOCSEM Vice President

As we celebrate our Mustang Heroes and listen to their stories and experiences about working on the Mustang and at Ford, I am reminded of my personal hero growing up. He was a man who worked in Experimental Engine at Ford Motor Company for over 40 years. They built many types of engines that powered everything from a farmer’s tractor to a trucker’s Big Rig Truck. They also cut up an In-Line Four Cylinder Engine and welded the pieces back together to create the In-Line Six. Those were cool but I most enjoyed hearing about the Mustang’s small and big blocks where speed forced you back into your seat and made your heart race when that accelerator hit the floor. We all know it can look good, but if it’s not fast what's the point!

One of the stories my hero would tell me was about the fact that he was on the team that built and maintained the engines that broke speed records and won the 1965 Indianapolis 500. You’ve seen the car if you have ever been in the Henry Ford Museum, as it is on display there. So in my opinion,

they were Ford Racing before there really was Ford Racing. You can you imagine what it was like as a little four year old child that played with his Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars all over the living room floor and your Dad walks in with a trophy. It was the model of an engine with a blue plaque, the ’65 winning engine. He said, “this is your dads now don’t touch.” Today it sits on my desk where I cherish it and that memory. It's amazing all the different stories I've heard over the years from my Ford hero, Keith Brammer. He is my Father, the man that helped me become the true Ford blue blood that I am today. Thanks Dad and Happy Father's Day. Lonnie Brammer

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General Meeting Minutes By Dawn Davis MOCSEM Secretary

MOCSEM Membership Meeting Minutes

5/12/15

Board Members Present: Mike Rey, Lonnie Brammer, Rich Kocan, Dawn Davis, Craig Zygmunt, Bill Davis, Sarah Cassette and Mike Sove Board Members Absent: Tracey Rey Mike Rey – Brought the meeting to order at Motor City Solutions and thanked Motor City Solutions for allowing us to have our meeting at their facility and providing dinner for the membership. He introduced the board members. He let everyone know that Bridgett Davis has resigned as editor and he is working on getting a new editor. Mike went to the Fabulous Fords Forever car show at Knott’s Berry Farm. This is the only Ford show that is larger than Mustang Memories. It was a wonderful show and is also a non-judged show. Workers sign up for Mustang Memories will be online soon. Please let the committee head know if you want to work for them again this year. Committee Heads should sign up all workers they have recruited before sign up goes live. Speakers: Greg Dutton, Motor City Solutions –

Welcomed the club to Motor City Solutions and talked about the restoration work that they do at this facility

John Clor, Ford Performance Group – He talked to the group about some of the e-mails he has received. He was able to arrange for Ellen Collins, Chief Engineer for the GT500 Cobra to sign a member’s car after being our guest speaker at the January meeting. He told everyone what a wonderful club MOCSEM is and the benefits of belonging to a club such as ours. His new book is coming out soon. He will keep MOCSEM updated on the progress of the book. Board Reports Lonnie Brammer, Vice President – Wyandotte is having a car show and BBQ on May 16, 2015 and on Father’s Day there is a car show at the Strawberry Festival in Belleville. Rich Kocan, Treasurer - Went over the account balances. Dawn Davis, Secretary - Nothing to report. Craig Zygmunt, Web Administrator - Workers sign up will be up and running the end of the week.

Sarah Cassette, Membership - We have 715 members. There were 11 new members in April and so far in May we have had 11 new members. Bill Davis, Trustee - He will be needing workers for the Swap area at Mustang Memories.

Mike Sove, Club Ambassador - He is looking for members to work as ambassadors for the club at local events. If you are willing to help him promote the club, please let him know. There was no 50/50 or bucket drawing.

MOCSEM MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Sarah Cassette’s 1968 Shelby GT 500 KR

My love for Mustangs started when my Father purchased a 1968 Shelby GT 500 KR. I was in high school and though I had heard him talking about the car a lot, as he had been looking for a Shelby for years, I didn't think much of it. I just knew he was looking for an older muscle car. I still remember coming home from school the day he brought it home. I walked into the garage and thought "this is something different." I remember how unusual the low roof line seemed. I had never seen anything like it, then he started it up, and I knew I hadn't ever heard anything like it either. As I began to learn more about the car, my appreciation for it and the history behind it grew. I worked with my Dad in the garage growing up, helping out with the family vehicles and this one was no different. He let me help with what I could, which I always enjoyed; and on those beautiful summer nights, our family would pile into the car for an evening cruise. We did cruises and shows on the weekends in the summer and eagerly awaited the nice weather during the winter months. I could never have imagined owning that car. Then one day several years ago, he told me that as I had always helped him and he knew how much I enjoyed the car, he was signing it over to me. Since then, my love for the car and hobby has done nothing but grow. When I met my now husband, he seemed surprised at my interest in the car as he had a Mustang himself. Originally he had a 2003 GT that I ended up helping him work on occasionally as well. I never thought he would part with it until he heard about the revival of the Boss Mustang. So, he went about selling the GT and ordered our 2013 Laguna Seca. We all still love to get out to shows as much as we can as Mustangs are most certainly a passion for our families. They remind us of good times spent together, journeys taken together and more good times to come.

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MOCSEM Calendar

By Jennifer Smith, MOCSEM Social Director

Well, June is upon us, and the event calendar is filling in nicely. Now, if we can just get Mother Nature to cooperate!

This month, our featured club events include the Downriver Cruise kickoff party at the Ford Yacht Club on Friday, June 26th. Then on Saturday, June 27th, we will be holding the 1st Annual Ponies in the Park during the Downriver Cruise. This event features an exclusive MOCSEM cruise-in spot at Memorial Park and a car show contest in the lot next to CVS Pharmacy, both on Fort Street in Lincoln Park. Please see below for more details or the event calendar on the MOCSEM website.

The dinner menu for the June 9th general meeting at Warren Valley will be: barbecue chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, corn on the cob, macaroni salad, rolls/butter, dessert. Below are just some of the upcoming area and regional events to note since events are still being added. Please check the website calendar frequently for the latest event details or feel free to

contact me with questions. I look forward to seeing you at the next general meeting!

June Area and Regional Events

Carlisle Ford Nationals, Carlisle, PA June 5-7, 2015

Adult Admission: Daily Thu.- Sat. $12 / Sun $7 Gate Times: Thu.-Sat. 7am-7pm , Sun. 7am-3pm

The entire family will enjoy the largest and most thrilling all-Ford event in the world. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln fans will have a showcase of over 2,800 vehicles to check out on the National Parts Depot showfield. During this event, you will enjoy great indoor displays of concepts, customs and historically-significant cars and trucks; test drives by Ford Motor Company, a burnout competition, activities for the kids, industry guests, giveaways, autocross for all skill levels and club gatherings. The excitement continues with a shopping experience you won’t soon forget as part of the enormous swap meet, car corral and the Manufacturers Midway for the best in parts buying. New to this event is Early-Bird Thursday. By attending on Thursday, anyone interested in looking for a deal as part of the swap meet or car corral can get a jump on those who may not arrive until Friday or later. Admission costs apply for Thursday, however; there is no charge for parking in Carlisle owned and operated lots.

ROUSH Collection Open House, Autograph Session & Car Cruise In

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June 2015

SAAC Driver's School and Track Event

June 1, 2015 • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm • Waterford Hills Road

Race Course • Clarkston, MI

Carlisle All-Ford Nationals

Friday, June 5, 2015 • 7:00 am – 7:00 pm • •

Saturday, June 6, 2015 • 7:00 am – 7:00 pm • •

Sunday, June 7, 2015 • 7:00 am – 3:00 pm • •

9th Annual Utica United Methodist Church "High Beam" Car Show

June 6, 2015 • 8:00 am – 3:00 pm • Utica United Methodist

Church • 8650 Canal Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

MOCSEM General Meeting

June 9, 2015 • 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm • Warren Valley • 26116

Warren, Dearborn Heights, MI

ROUSH Collection Open House, Autograph Session & Car Cruise-In

June 11, 2015 • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • ROUSH Automotive

Collection • 11851 Market St., Livonia, MI 48150

Wilson Barn Show

June 14, 2015 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Wilson Barn • 29350

West Chicago, Livonia, MI

Culver's Cruise In/Ice Cream Social

June 18, 2015 • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Culver's • 6500 N.

Newburgh Rd. Westland, MI

Jackson Road Cruise

June 20, 2015 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Bel-Mark Lanes • 3530

Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

2015 Creekfest Parade + Car/Boat Show

June 20, 2015 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Downtown Ortonville,

MI 48462 •

Cars for Autism Car Show

June 20, 2015 • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm • Westland Shopping

Center • Parking lot facing Wayne Road, Westland, MI 48185

Eyes on Design Car Show

June 21, 2015 • 10:00 am – 4:30 pm • Edsel and Eleanor

Ford House • 1100 Lakeshore Drive Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Allen Park Classic Car Show

June 24, 2015 • 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Allen Rd. between

Southfield and White • Allen Park, MI

Downriver Cruise Kickoff Party

June 26, 2015 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Ford Yacht

Club • 29500 South Pointe Road, Grosse Ile, MI

West Michigan Mustang Club's 34th Annual Mustang and All Ford Car

Show

June 27, 2015 • 8:00 am – 3:00 pm • Tony Betten and Sons

Ford • 3839 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Downriver Cruise - 1st Annual Ponies in the Park Car Show

June 27, 2015 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Memorial

Park • Located at Fort Street and London Street, Lincoln Park,

MI

Downriver Cruise - 1st Annual Ponies in the Park Car Contest

June 27, 2015 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • CVS adjacent lot at Mill

Street and Fort Street • 2400 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI

48146

July 2015

2nd Annual Mackinaw Mustang Car Show

Friday, July 10, 2015 • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Mackinaw City,

MI • 409 S. Huron Avenue next to Conkling Heritage Park &

Best Western Dockside

Saturday, July 11, 2015 • 7:00 am – 10:00 pm • Mackinaw

City, MI •

Sunday, July 12, 2015 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • •

Hot Summer Nights Car Cruise to Benefit Charity

July 11, 2015 • 10:00 am – 6:00 pm • Monroe County

Fairgrounds • 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161

FMRCOA Car Show and Swap Meet

Saturday, July 18, 2015 • 12:00 am – 12:00 am • •

Sunday, July 19, 2015 • 12:00 am – 12:00 am • •

Baker's of Milford cruise

July 19, 2015 • 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Baker's of

Milford • 2025 S. Milford Rd. Milford, MI

Telegraph Cruise

July 25, 2015 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • J & J Collision • 6528 N

Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

MMBC Summerfest 4th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show

July 25, 2015 • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm • Monroe Missionary

Baptist Church • 14260 South Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48161

UPCOMING EVENTS

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MOCSEM Spring Cruise to Gale Halderman’s Barn By Jennifer Smith, MOCSEM Social Director

On Saturday, May 30th, 2015, mustang hero Gale Halderman was so gracious to open up his unique and personal collection in his barn again this year. His collection is varied and contains not only Mustangs, but his personal sketches, Ford and Mustang memorabilia, cameras and photography, a classic Farmall tractor, motorized bicycles and a Cushman scooter. We also had more Mustang Heroes on hand as well. Guiliano Zuccato, a clay modeler for the original Mustang and Gail Wise and her husband, Tom. Gail bought the first Mustang two days before they went on sale to the public in April 1964 and proudly still owns the car today. Guiliano also officially donated to Gale’s museum his personal clay modeling tools used to create the 1964 Mustang at the event. In addition to the group photograph, they kindly signed autographs for us all day along. Members were treated to a complimentary pig roast lunch sponsored by the club. It was a memorable experience by all who attended.

(left to right) Guiliano Zuccato, Gail Wise and Gale Halderman

Gale Halderman and Guiliano Zuccato

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Registration is now open for Mustang Memories 2015!

Don’t miss the best Mustang show in Michigan on Sunday, August 16, 2015! Show Cars: $30.00 per vehicle if pre-registered, $40 per

vehicle day of show. Vehicles will not be judged but all will be

eligible for special VIP awards. The first 1,000 registered

vehicles will receive a goodie bag. Show field opens at 8:00 am.

Enter from Rotunda.

Swap Meet: $30.00 per Standard Vendor Space. Multiple

spaces can be purchased. Vendor setup begins at 6:30 am.

Enter from Rotunda.

Car Corral (For Sale Vehicles): $30.00 per vehicle. No “For

Sale” vehicles allowed on the show field. Setup begins at 6:30

am. Enter from Rotunda.

Spectators: $5.00 for Adults, Children 12 and Under Free,

Spectator Parking Free. Show opens at 8:00 am. Enter from

Oakwood.

Show Contacts: Mike Rey, 313-304-5244,

[email protected] or Lonnie Brammer, 734-546-1405,

[email protected].

Swap Meet Contact: Bill Davis, 313-937-3808,

[email protected].


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Racers Corner By Becki Belcher

7th Annual Borla Exhaust NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Atlanta Dragway Commerce, GA April 9-10, 2015 As we cranked into round 2 of the NMRA racing season, competition was in full swing at the Atlanta Dragway. Racers’ testing and tuning their cars as the 7th Annual Borla Exhaust NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals set off. This wall to wall action is presented by Miller Welders. The All-Ford series draws in some of the fastest Mustangs and Fords from all over. The best Ford has to offer in performance cars and trucks from VP Racing Fuels Street Outlaws to Cobra Jets and new 2015 Mustangs.

Fanatics are indulged in blue oval royal treatment. Accompanied with the NMRA this series was the NMCA Flowmaster Musclecar series. All types of American muscle cars, including early and late model Camaros, Challengers

and more. Scott Holdridge in his "Fifty Cal" Jet Dragster also made a few exhibition runs, which is capable of doing 300 mph. As many of us enjoyed all the action on the track, we did not forget to check out the UPR Products NMRA Car Show, held at each event on Saturday and Sunday.

With two races down and the winter blues nothing but a distant memory, adrenaline junkies are kicking their habits into overdrive with the third race vastly approaching. From crazy power to the skill needed to traverse the quarter-mile, some of the wildest action of the season has yet to come. As the engines cooled off and the racers hit the open road, we were left with a clear image of the fast, the good, and the determination of the rookies.

Furthermore a taste of what is in store for the upcoming months of drag racing. They came; they raced, and cannot wait to do it all over again. Atlanta Dragway was the second stop on the NMRA Drag Racing tour and one we won’t forget it any time soon.

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Coyote Power for

Revology Mustang Augusta, GA – A powerful new 420 hp engine is coming to the world’s first replica Mustang, built by Revology Cars, the Florida-based specialty automobile manufacturer. After making headlines recently with the introduction of its brand-new and thoroughly updated replica of the original Ford Mustang, Revology announced today a new version of the car, featuring an even more powerful V8 engine, the Ford 5.0L Ti-VCT, commonly known as the “Coyote”. The Coyote engine used in the Revology Mustang is a version of the same engine used in the 2015 Mustang GT. It features an aluminum block and heads and dual overhead cams with independent variable cam timing, and puts out 420hp and 390 lb ft of torque. The Coyote-powered Revology Mustang joins the model line-up above the 5.0L EFI V8 powered car, as the new flagship for the company. Tom Scarpello, founder and CEO of Revology, says: “While the 5.0L EFI V8 in our base model offers excellent performance, some customers want even more. So we are giving it to them.” The power to weight ratio of an automobile largely defines its performance characteristics. “The power to weight ratio of the

Coyote-powered Revology Mustang will be better than a new Porsche 911, and approaching that of a new Corvette,” notes Scarpello. “The performance is really quite impressive, with this state-of-the-art engine in a classic Mustang body.” Along with the new engine, the latest Revology Mustang model makes other significant advances. “You can’t just add power, and keep everything else the same,” says Nathan Loucks, Revology vehicle integration supervisor. “You have to methodically go through every sub-system of the car to be sure it is optimized for the revised power output.” A stiffened body, larger brakes, a heavier duty driveline and larger exhaust are among the modifications. One of the most noticeable changes is the standard 17-inch wheel on the Coyote-engined model. “We had to fit a much larger wheel and tire package with the Coyote, because without it, the car would be severely traction-limited. Also, the larger wheels allow for bigger brakes, which are a must with this kind of performance,” adds Loucks. The Coyote engine is physically much larger than the 5.0L EFI V8, necessitating a re-think of the packaging in the narrow engine bay of the early Mustang. “It is a bit of a challenge,” says Dan Maas, Revology’s technical director. “It is easy to free up space by moving to a compromised front suspension design, but we didn’t go that route. We’ve managed to not only package the engine, but we’ve positioned it for optimal front/rear weight distribution and kept the superior suspension geometry that delivers the ride and handling of a modern car.”

The Coyote version of the Revology Mustang replica is available with either an electronically controlled automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. As in the base car, the front suspension is MacPherson strut and the rear end is a three-link design, with coil springs. Larger four-wheel disc brakes inspire confidence, while standard power rack and pinion steering provides excellent feedback. All of the modern creature comforts are featured, including remote keyless entry, power door locks, power windows, power seats, tilt steering column, intermittent wipers, digital message center, remote trunk release, and even Bluetooth, all carefully integrated into the interior to be minimally intrusive. Like the 5.0L EFI powered car, the Revology Mustang Coyote is designed to be as reliable and easy to drive as a modern car. Pricing for the Revology Mustang replica with Coyote power will be announced later this year. Scarpello notes that the increase over the base car’s starting price of $119,500 will be“reasonable and in line with customer expectations for such a unique specialty car.” Please call (800) 974-4463 or visit www.revologycars.com for details.

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A Mid-Engine Boss 429

Mustang? Yes, It’s True

Written by Bill McGuire, hotrod.com May 18, 2015 Contributors: Ford Motor Company

In 1969, Ford Motor Co. built an experimental, mid-engine version of the Boss 429 Mustang. Here's the story behind this intriguing machine. Known internally as the LID Mustang, this unique project was the work of Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles section and Kar Kraft, its private Detroit-area engineering facility. (Kar Kraft was ostensibly an independent contractor but had only a single client: Ford.) The LID acronym was short for Low Investment Drivetrain—an experiment to produce a mid-engine Mustang on a budget. Instead of an exotic European-style transaxle like, say, the Ford GT, this project used as many Ford production components as possible. One well-known issue with the stock Boss 429 (1,358 examples produced in 1969-70) was its nose-heavy weight distribution, the result of wedging the big 429 cubic-inch 385-series V8, complete with iron block and iron hemi heads, between the front shock towers of a lightweight Mustang coupe. To address this shortcoming, the LID concept simply relocated the powertrain from the front to the rear of the chassis. In a nutshell, here’s how it was done.

A bone-stock Boss 429 engine and Ford C6 automatic transmission were turned around backward and installed in a removable rear subframe, with the engine centered directly over the rear axle. A unique transfer case, built by or for FoMoCo especially for this project, re-directed the output 180 degrees and sent it to a 9-inch Ford rear axle, which was converted to independent suspension with fabricated half shafts and u-joints. A specially cast axle housing incorporated an engine mount and pickup points for the Koni coilover shocks and rear control arms. Simple and straightforward, the drop-out drivetrain module was obviously devised with assembly-line production in mind.

There was little about the LID Mustang’s outside appearance to give away the revised engine location—but interestingly, the exterior was trimmed out not as a Boss 429 but as a Mach I. The stamped steel wheels, eight inches wide at the rear and six inches in the front, were reverse offset (Toronado style, in other words) to maintain stock track width, then camouflaged with full wheel covers taken from the Lincoln parts bin. The space formerly occupied by the rear seat was upholstered in black carpeting to match the rest of the cabin. Meanwhile, the battery, radiator, and air-conditioning condenser were located up front in the former engine compartment, with electric fans to provide cooling.

To allow service access to the big Boss V8 out back, the fastback rear glass was replaced with a Sports Slat louver assembly equipped with hinges and folding struts. The LID project accomplished its primary goal perfectly: The Boss 429's weight distribution was improved from 60/40 percent front bias to 40/60 rear. But except for a near-elimination of wheelspin, the Ford engineers discovered there was no meaningful improvement in performance. With no justification for the car’s production, the LID Mustang experiment was effectively ended. So what became of the one and only mid-engine Boss 429? A short article in the December 1970 issue of Motor Trend indicated that the car was at that point headed for the shredder. However, some old timers at Ford doubt that story. As they remember it, the paperwork procedure for the disposal of prototype vehicles was notoriously lax. The car simply could have disappeared, they say, without management being any the wiser. One source claims the LID Mustang was stolen; another says the car languished on a scrap lot at the Dearborn Proving Grounds for a year or two, then just vanished. Could the one-of-one mid-engine Mustang be stashed away in a home garage in Dearborn or Allen Park, awaiting its return to the light of day? Maybe someday we will know.

Check out Mac’s Motor City Garage Former Hot Rod magazine Detroit Editor Bill McGuire has created a very interesting website, MacsMotorCityGarage.com, that goes far beyond mainstream automotive performance information, with behind the scenes stuff like this mid-engine Boss 429 Mustang item. As McGuire describes it, “Here's your source for industry news and gossip, automotive history, technology, racing, shop talk, hot rods, and collector car news.”

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Classifieds For Sale - Ford Top Loader 4 Speed Transmission. Tag indicates it’s for 66 Mustang. Stored indoors. $700.00 or best offer. Manny Sant 586.596.5527. [email protected].

For Sale - Set of Chrome FR500 style rims, two 17x10 and two 17x9. $350.00. Call Jim, 734.748.1964, noon-6:00PM

For Sale - 1966 GT coupe Mustang, real deal GT (build tag verified), 225 hp 289 V8, 83,000 miles - less than 10,000 since engine rebuild, automatic, power steering, front discs, factory air (not serviced), springtime yellow with black vinyl top, styled steel wheels, black pony interior, older full restoration, very presentable, drives well, $20,900 negotiable, additional photos on request, 586 773-5178.

For Sale - Original heads from a 1969 Mustang 302, replaced with performance aluminum heads. Worked fine when removed. $100. Contact John at 734-740-4070.

For Sale - 1969 Mustang 2dr coup, yellow with black, a 351C 4brl, A/T ready for Car Shows or Cruises. Cragar Wheels, Mallory Electronic Ignition, painted in 2002. This California built vehicle with low mileage, Approx. 35000 miles, has been well maintained and stored in heated garage. This would be a welcome addition to an existing collection or entry into the "world of mustangs". The vehicle is being offered for $17,900. Contact: Sam Jeffers 517-546-6907

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For Sale - 2004 Mac cat-back exhaust for sale. Only used 1 summer, I am looking to get $300 Contact me by email at [email protected]

FOR SALE: 4 OEM MUSTANG GT BULLET STYLE 17" WHEELS WITH LUGS AND CENTER CAPS, OFF A 2005 GT. WHEELS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. TIRES ARE KUHMO ECSTA SPT MAX PERFORMANCE SUMMER TIRES: 2 - 255/45R17 AND 2 - 255/50/R17 WITH MINIMUM 6/32" TREAD LIFE REMAINING. $500.00. CALL DAVE AT 248-701-8540 IF INTERESTED.

For Sale - 2006 Screaming Yellow Mustang. Pony package Order code12A. 35K miles,all windows tinted. Special features inc: Cervini concept ram hood (original inc),CDC spoiler, Auto-dimming mirror w/compass, K&N CAI, Luxury heated seats, Roush yellow/blk interior (frnt/bck),(original seats inc),new battery/2013,CDC lighted sill plates,Raxiom Gen5 LED/seq tail lights,Saleen 1/4 wdw covers & slotted headrests,new calipers/crossdrilled discs/2013,new tires 2013. All TSB's serviced. Contact Mark, [email protected] or 734.751.5173.

For Sale – Contact Mark Hamilton on below items @ (313) 563-1892 Clicker Style Torque Wrench - $50 Star Test Checks Computer in Fords 1980-86 - $100 1966-67 Lincoln Radio, Freshened up in May 2009 - $400 OBO 1966-67 Lincoln Hub Caps (8 Total) – Make Offer 1966-67 Lincoln Heater Radiator Core still in box - $200 1966-67 Lincoln Radiator Shroud - $200 1966-67 Lincoln Various Walnut Side Panels for Arm Rests and Door Window Hardware – Make Offer Various Relays 1966-67 For Top, Most New, Some Used – Make Offer Chrome Pulley for 1966-67 Lincoln MAC Scanner, Works From 1980 to 2007, Updates Available – Cost $2,800 New – Will Take $650 OBO B&M Auto Shifter for Mustang C4 Transmission – Make Offer 26 inch Schwinn 10-speed bicycle - $200 Mark Hamilton at 313-563-1892

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