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Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2001


IN THIS ISSUE:



1- CLASSIC MUSTANG ANALYZER NEWS



DIE-CAST SHOP - Number one seller last month was the Mustang Illustrated Set.

Die-Cast Collectibles

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

#1 - Sign up as a CMA affiliate now, it's free and you could generate profits from your website.

LEARN HOW TO BECOME A CMA AFFILIATE

#2 - Problems with the CMA website while using Netscape and Web TV browsers have been identified and repairs are under way. If you experienced any difficulties while using these browsers I apologize. Please understand that it is virtually impossible to have every website appear perfectly in every edition or version of every browser. Efforts have been made to improve the quality and appearance of our website when viewed with Netscape Version 6 and Web TV. CMA is now optimized for MS Internet Explorer Version 5.5 using a screen resolution of 800 x 600 with 16 million 24 bit color. As soon as possible I hope to have CMA optimized with Netscape 6, so please let me know if you are continuing to experience any visual problems with the CMA site and I will work to repair them as quickly as possible. The biggest problem was with the INDEX.HTML page which was not displaying properly in Netscape and was very confusing to people arriving with Netscape. This has been repaired and is now better serving everyone. The scrolling Marquees are also a problem that will be addressed soon. Thank you for your patience regarding this matter.

#3 - Check out the newly redesigned CMA website banner at the top of the page!

A) - UNDOCUMENTED TIPS FOR CMA 5.0



More insider tips for using the Analyzer.

--->Tip #20: Editing CMA's data files.

You can update or add information into the CMA data files. If you navigate to the folder where the CMA files are stored, you will see many files with the .dat ending, if your computer is set up to show file endings. These files are really simple text files that may be edited. CAUTION: Not editing the files correctly may render them useless for viewing through the main CMA executable program. ALWAYS make a backup file you intend to edit before actually editing it. This way if something does go wrong you still have the file it it's original form. For instance after opening ENGINE.DAT in NotePad use SAVE AS to save it as ENGINE.BAK first. Close ENGINE.BAK and go back to editing ENGINE.DAT. Why would you want to edit a .dat file? You might find out addition information or information that was not correct when the program was written. If you do, please inform me about it so that I might make the changes and post the updated file for download so that others might also benefit from the discovery.


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B) - WINDOW STICKER PRICES - 1975



This is the eleventh part of an on going series to present you with accurate prices to fill in to the CMA Window Sticker Maker. I have been searching for quite some time as I'm sure many of you have to find accurate sticker pricing information.

1975 Models
2-Door Hardtop, 4cyl $3529
Ghia 2-Door Hardtop, 4cyl $3897
2+2 3-Door Fastback, 4cyl $3723
Mach 1 3-Door Fastback, 6cyl $4093
Engines
2.3 liter (140-cid) 85 HP 4Cyl.n/c
2.8 liter (171-cid) 105 HP V6$253
5.0 liter (302-cid) 122 HP V8$199
Transmissions
4 Speed Manualn/c
Cruise-O-Matic 3 Speed Automatic$227
Power Assists
Power Front Disk Brakes$51
Power Steering$111
Optional Equiptment
AM Radio w/ Pushbutton$63
AM/FM Monaural Radio$124
AM/FM Stereo Radio$213
AM/FM Radio w/ Stereosonic Tape System$333
Anti-Theft Alarm System$71
Battery, 70 AMP Heavy Duty$14
Bumper Guards, Front & Rear$31
California Emissions Equipment$41
Glamour Paint$43
Color Keyed Vinyl Bodyside Moldings $51
Color Keyed Dual Racing Mirrors$36
Console$63
Convenience Group$65
Decklid Luggage Rack$43
Deluxe Seatbelts Colored Keyed$17
Digital Clock$37
Electric Rear Window Defroster$59
Exterior Accent Group$151
Fold Down Rear Seat Sport Deck$61
Fuel Monitor Warning Light$14
Ghia Silver Luxury Group$151
Glamour Paint$43
Glass Moonroof$422
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel$30
Light Group$33
Luxury Interior Group$100
Maintenance Group$45
Pinstripes$18
Rallye Package$262
Velour Cloth Trim, Ghia Only$63
Protection Group w/Bumper Guards$27
Security Lock Group$14
SelectAire Conditioner$401
Sunroof$195
Suspension, Competition Package$55
Tinted Glass$41
Traction-Lok Differential$46
Vinyl Roof$83
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C) -BECOME A CMA AFFILIATE



Find out more about our affiliate program.

THE CLASSIC MUSTANG ANALYZER AFFILIATE PROGRAM
by John Palmisano

SIGN UP: Become a CMA affiliate.

The affiliate program is a wonderful opportunity for you to offer Classic Mustang Analyzer for sale from your own website. There have been many requests by people for an easy way to sell CMA from their own website and make a profit from the sales. Now you can pocket 25% of every sale of CMA that your site visitors make. You've all seen affiliate programs out there on the 'net. For example maybe you're selling some books off of Amazon.com and receiving a small portion of any sales. Well now they can be your products. Affiliates have amazing flexibility. Because affiliates can customize order form styles, some affiliates are even building entire store fronts out of affiliate products! In addition, you'll have realtime account balance, and play-by-play view of incoming orders. You will know what products are being ordered, the total, and just how much you received for each sale.

Affiliates have two options for promoting products. You can link straight to the order form (best for online stores), or you can link to your home page using a special link that is provided. In either case, through an in-house tracking system, even if the customer doesn't order just then, the affiliate will still receive credit for the order say 2 months down the road. An affiliate receives credit no matter when or where the customer finally decides to buy!

After you sign up as an affiliate you will go through a brief review process to make sure that you have a valid homepage to promote our products from, to make sure we're not paying Elvis, etc. After that, you will be sent instructions on how to access your administration area, and then they use a simple web form to decide what products you would like to sell. The affiliate program is an outstanding opportunity to spread the word about Classic Mustang Analyzer while providing an incentive for those who help to promote our product on their own website, newsletters, estores, or software.

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2- IS EXPLORER A PINTO IN DISGUISE ?



Ford Explorer

Is the Ford Motor Company in the same kind of trouble as it was with the Pinto back in the 1970's? Is the Explorer destined to become a dinosaur? Well the answer is maybe yes, but not for the reason you might think. Will people shy away from purchasing Explorers due to all the accidents and bad press caused by the defective Firestone Tires that were originally used? I think not. Why do I think this? Ford is replacing the tires with non-defective replacements and there is nothing inherently wrong with other parts of the vehicle. When compared to cars it has an excellent safety record according to Ford and the insurance industry spokesmen. Then why might it go the way of the Dodo bird you ask? Sales of large SUV's are down due to low gas milage figures, the high price of gas, and the high prices of the vehicles themselves. Will average folks give up their love affair with SUV's and return to more traditional cars? No, they will most likely fall in love with the next generation of smaller, lighter, higher milage SUV's such as the new Ford Escape model. Ford Escape There is about as much passenger room in them as the Explorer had but here is far less cargo room. The Honda CRV, Toyota RAV, and Suzuki Vitara will all be competing in this class and Ford is a late comer. Ford is an awesome competitor and is sure to put up a strong sales effort.

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3- FUELMISER


Cut Fuel Costs - Permanently

What is a FUELMiser™? FUELMiser™ is a unique, patented fuel economy and pollution reduction device that utilizes magneto - hydrodynamic technology to improve the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
Composed of high-strength Neodymium Boron Iron and Ferrite magnets, the FUELMiser™ easily installs in minutes by strapping on the inbound fuel line just before the combustion chamber. Once installed the FUELMiser™ immediately improves fuel economy and engine performance, increases engine efficiency, and reduces pollution emissions.
The FUELMiser™ works on cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats. It's proven technology is guaranteed to significantly reduce fuel costs and lower emissions permanently.



How Does the FUELMiser™ Work? The FUELMiser™ works on the principle of magneto-hydrodynamic technology, which is the effect of magnetic fields on fluids in motion.
The FUELMiser™ is stratigically placed on the inbound fuel line near the combustion chamber so that the strong magnetic field penetrates the fuel line perpendicular to the flow of the fuel. The flowing fuel molecules collide with this abrupt magnetic field, energizing and dispersing the hydrocarbon molecules in the fuel just before it is burned, enabling more of hydrocarbon molecules to combine with oxygen, which yields more complete combustion of the fuel.
The result is more power from the same amount of fuel and fewer un-burned fuel molecules leaving the engine as exhaust. This means better fuel mileage, a cleaner engine, more power, and reduced pollution emissions; overall, significantly better engine performance. You save money as you help save our air!
Source: Fuelmiser website

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4- EASTWOOD COMPANY - TOOLS AND SUPPLIES



Tools and Supplies at Eastwood

I have been purchasing items from the Eastwood Company since the early 1980's. At that time they were a small catalog tool company. Their distinction it seems was selling unique and hard to find tools and accessories. They sell items such as the hard to find engine bay black with just the right amount of shine. Their line of unique metal finishes is in a class by itself. Ever try to find cadmium plating finish? They have it! How about Almost Chrome? They carry a full line of buffing supplies, stuff you just can't find anywhere else, seven catalog pages of it. All kinds of welding items, painted finishes, especially engine finishes that no one else has. Need the correct Argent silver wheel finish for those early Mustangs? Check out catalog page 20, and their charcoal gray rally wheel paint as well. Blaster media of all types and all sizes of cabinets too. Metal tools and sheet metal repair items for the home restoration do it yourselfer. Sixteen different interior color dyes and interior installation tools. If you plan on doing some of your own auto restoration work you gotta call these guys. Go to their website and send for there FREE catalog. If you are in a car club and want something for your free goodie bags, they will send you a supply of catalogs and maybe a raffle item as well.

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5- WHAT'S IT WORTH? - 1968 (FOURTH IN SERIES)



1968 MUSTANG FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
HARDTOP 3125 5225 8625
FASTBACK 4525 7525 12425
CONVERTIBLE 5800 9500 15925

Editor's Note: Those of you who are registered users can read or reread the section about classic Mustang pricing in the Analyzer. Using a certified classic car appraiser is the best idea, because many folks just don't know what to look for. Using a professional is well worth the price. You can usually find one in one of the local clubs. Please use this series as an updated guide to the prices contained in the current version of CMA.

The ratings are fair, good, and excellent to simplify things although many professionals use a one to five rating with five being the lowest. So you can correlate this to three, two, and one because anything less is really not worth the investment unless it's a very rare or valuable model. Fair would represent a car in driving condition, but in need of restoration. Good represents a show car in what most people might consider mint condition with some minor flaws. Excellent represents a show car in what the MCA might call Thoroughbred class condition. What that means in some cases is better than showroom condition with all original parts or factory original replacement parts. All markings, tags and decals are correct in every detail.


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6- MUSTANG CLUB OF AMERICA 25TH ANNIVERSARY



MCA 25th Anniversary
Mustang Club of America's 25th Anniversary Celebration Website.

The Mustang Club of America's 25th Anniversary Celebration website - www.mca25thanniversary.org - is now open. Here you can register for the car show, register for the drag racing event, purchase vendor spaces, purchase additional weekend passes beyond the 2 that come with your car show and vendor registration, purchase an MCA membership and purchase your official MCA 25th Anniversary souvenirs. Payment for your online registration and souvenir purchases can be made either 1) online using VISA or MasterCard or 2) offline by calling, faxing or mailing your credit card information or mailing your check to the MCA 25th Anniversary Registration Office. On the site you will find information for car show participants, manufacturers and vendors. There is also information, and hyperlinks, on lodging and other facilities in and around Commerce, Georgia. You will also be able to get detailed driving directions to Atlanta Dragway, check the current weather and forecast for the area, and check the status of your souvenir shipments. Once you have registered or ordered a souvenir, subsequent purchases can be completed with ease without reentering your billing and shipping information. And, should you change your address after registering for the event, you can keep the registration office informed by making your address change online. So get logged on now ( www.mca25thanniversary.org ), get registered and don't forget to order your souvenirs!

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7-ACME LICENSE MAKER



Example License Plate
Click the license plate above to make your own.

With a few simple clicks you could design and print any type of vanity license plate you wish. Best of all it's FREE and you can save the .jpg file to your hard drive to keep. You can size and print these in your own paint program. Have fun on cruise nights or club events. Use your creativity, be serious or have fun.

8- 2001 MUSTANG



2001 Red GT Coupe

Mustang will continue in coupe and convertible editions. You will be happy to learn that it will again be easier to spot a GT due to it's distinctive qualities. The V8 powered GT will have it's own hood and side scoops and 260 horsepower to go with all that distinctiveness. The real speed freaks will be glad to hear that the SVT Cobra has returned with 320 horsepower to spin it's rear legs. As of this writing there are be three option packages, standard, deluxe, and premium. Base price will be $16,800 and the base engine is the 3.8-liter OHV V6 with 190 horsepower. 2001 Rear View

The Mustang remains a front engine rear wheel drive platform vehicle for 2001. Transmission options include a five-speed manual and a four speed automatic. City mileage is rated at 20mpg and highway milage is rated at 30mpg. Front airbags, ABS and traction control are standard on the GT and SVT and optional on the standard base model. The weight is 3070 pounds and the warranty is still 3 years or /36000 miles with roadside assistance included.

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