If anyone is interested in a car capsule for their prized ride, Charles Truax has a brand new one for sale. It is 18′ long and of course includes the compressor. For those not in the know about these car protectors, a car capsule is a giant zip-lock container you drive your car over, zip it closed, and turn on the compressor to fill the giant bag with air. The compressor burns little electricity and the bag keeps your car dust free and protects it from dings and bumps. This capsule has never been out of the box. Charles paid $375.00 plus shipping for it and is willing to sell it for $150.00. If anyone is interested, call Charles at 225-665-8575. You can view an example of the capsule at carcapsule.com.
I ran across an ad on the New Orleans Craigslist where a guy by the name of Chris wants to trade a 68 Mustang coupe for a travel trailer. Since the picture showed the Mustang to be in pretty good shape, I exchanged emails with him and here are the particulars.
It is an Alcapulco Blue, Sprint model (6 cyl., automatic) with black standard interior that is an older restoration. Chris says the car is mechanically sound with almost new tires but the paint could use a good buffing. The Mustang can be purchased instead of trading an RV for it but Chris says he will not entertain any offer below $5,000. Call Chris for more information at 619-292-5179.
Link to ad is http://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/1541929033.html
The Baton Rouge Mustangers would like to welcome our newest members. Our January meeting started the year off with a bang. LaFonda’s Restaurant was packed with Mustangers and we had seven new members by the end of the meeting. Joseph Goodman, Parker Dunaway, John LaCasse, Steve Morton, Tracie Coole, and Benjamin Burns are new to our club. Shane Johnson, a member from 2005 and 2006, joined again for 2010. Welcome everyone.
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and are planning a wonderful New Year! Don’t forget, our next BRAM meeting will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. The location is LaFonda Restaurant & Lounge (225-927-2535) at 7838 Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. This is on the river side of Airline between Tom Drive & South Choctaw. We begin our meetings at 7PM but members begin arriving around 6:30PM to order their meals which are optional. Guests are always welcome at our meetings. Owning a Mustang is not a requirement – You just have to like them!
——– Jim
PS – Our Events Calendar is still out of commission so I could not post this there.
We had a great turnout for our All Ford Show at Superior Ford on November 7, 2009. A total of 45 cars were at the show, ranging from a 1930 Model A to the brand new Mustangs.
On behalf of the Baton Rouge Area Mustangers, I would like to thank Mr. Harris and his great bunch of people at Superior Ford for giving us the space to hold the show, for supplying some really nice door prizes, and for providing lunch for all participants. It was very generous of you and appreciated.
I would also like to thank the people who showed their cars, those who helped set up, park cars, judge, and all other activities that made this show a success.
I also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the annual dues. The annual dues are $20.00 and are due January 1, 2010.
Thanks everyone,
Steve
Baton Rouge Area Mustangers Secretary