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March/April 2007
The Vintage Thunderbird
Club
International,
Inc.,
1304 Greenwood Schertz, TX
78154, is a domestic Illinois
not-for-profit
corporation,
with tax-exempt status under
section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Thunderbird Scoop (ISSN1062-5755)
is
published
bimonthly by the Vintage
Thunderbird Club International Inc. 1304 Greenwood
Schertz, TX 78154 ©Copyright
2004 Vintage Thunderbird
Club International Inc. This
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Volume 39 Number 2
Officers & Directors............................................... 2
Chapter Clubs....................................................... 3
Calendar of Events................................................ 6
In Memoriam......................................................... 7
2007 VTCI Southeast Regional............................ 8
VTCI Northeast Regional Is Back!!!.................... 10
2007 VTCI Southwest Regional.......................... 12
2007 VTCI Northwest Regional.......................... 14
2007 VTCI North Central Regional..................... 19
President’s Message........................................... 22
History of the VTCI 2003.................................... 25
Ford 100th Anniversary....................................... 33
License Plate Personalities................................. 35
Reader’s Rides.................................................... 36
On the Front Cover.............................................. 38
On the Back Cover.............................................. 39
Fun, Fun, Fun, in South Bend, Indiana............... 41
Concours Corner................................................. 44
Sad And Scary Thunderbird Story Follow Up...... 46
Advertising your Event.................................... 50
From the Editor.................................................... 51
Record Thunderbird Sales Prices....................... 52
Installing New Driver’s Side Hinges.................... 56
All Ford Carlisle 2007.......................................... 58
The Spirit of Regional Unity................................. 60
VTCI International Convention............................ 62
Country Store...................................................... 64
VTCI Membership Application Form................... 65
Classified Ads...................................................... 66
VTCI.com............................................................ 70
Our Advertisers................................................... 72
All copy, classified ads, & display ads must be received by:
January/February issue................................ November 1st
March/April issue..........................................January 1st
May/June issue............................................... March 1st
July/August issue.............................................. May 1st
September/October issue.................................... July 1st
November/December issue........................... September 1st
Officers & Directors
Officers
Regional Directors
President, VTCI
Northeast Regional Director
Lou Paliani
1304 Greenwood Schertz, TX 78154
210-566-2118
lpaliani@satx.rr.com
Léo Gravelle
2093 Montarville St, St. Bruno QC Canada J3V 3V8
(450) 441-9427
leo.gravelle@sympatico.ca
Vice President
Dan Likar
30 Walnut Court Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 753-1021
Sqbrd@aol.com
Executive Secretary
Marilyn Paliani
210-566-2118
Treasurer
Randy Mattson
4380 245th Street Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-7581
mattcin@1965thunderbird.com
Concours Director
Paul Prokop
9117 Rosedown Pl. River Ridge, LA 70123
504-734-3700
pjprokop@cox.net
Historian
Dan Likar
30 Walnut Court Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 753-1021
Sqbrd@aol.com
Ford Motor Company Liaison
John McCarthy
3718 Spyglass Ridge Crystal Lake, IL 60012-1735
847-997-9944
rrestore@aol.com
Technical Director
Bob Pontiff
3909 Gladney Lane Keller, Texas 76248
Romapo@1scom.net
Scoop/Website Staff
Publications Director/Senior Editor/
Webmaster/Advertising
Terri McNeill
3650 Ronald Road Crete, IL 60417
708-672-4029
webmaster@vintagethunderbirdclub.org
Country Store Manager
Lou Paliani
210-566-2118
Public Relations Director
Jay Williamson
4442 N. 600 East Franklin IN 46131
(317) 738-9927
erbleding@aol.com
Chapter Clubs
1972-1976 Technical Editor
Bob Pontiff
3909 Gladney Lane Keller,Texas 76248
romapo@1scom.net
Open
David Doerr
406 Ponca Dr. Independence, MO 64056
816-796-3666
gdoerr1964@comcast.net
North Central Regional Director
Southeast Regional Director
Elaine Anderson
2226 Emily Dr. Indianapolis IN 46260-5120
(317) 872-8295
eanderson6565@msn.com
Tom Dassler
647 S. Xenon Ct Lakewood, Co 80228
303-988-3934
PeteStamp@aol.com
South Central Regional Director
Al Richmond
1442 Kings Tree Lane, Nassau Bay, Texas 77058
(281) 333-3665
tbirds@houston.rr.com
(Open) (Volunteers Wanted)
Northwest Regional Director
Mike Patterson
105 Sunny Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-1117
mjjpat@one.net
Marie Knipelberg
1041 Blackburn Close S.W. Edmonton,
Alberta T6W-1C7 Canada
780-988-5506
thunderbirdcalls@yahoo.ca
Southwest Regional Director
Marc Sagrillo
1904 Pikes Peak St. Erie, CO 80516
303.828.9023
msagrillo@blue-elk.com
European Regional Director
Graham Hurley
11 Wheatley Rd. Corringham, Essex SS17 9EQ England
011 44 1375 679177
hurleybird@btopenworld.com
Pacific Rim Regional Director
Mark Russell
2 Torquay crt Endeavour Hills, Victoria Australia 3802
mrrussell57@gmail.com
Technical Correspondence
Ralph Voorhees
219 Sweetmans Ln. Englishtown, NJ 07726-8111
SportsRoadster1@aol.com
Larry Gardner
7004 W. Wagoner Road Glendale, AZ 85308
602-439-3189
William Wonder
602 13th St. Onawa, IA 51040
712-423-3837
Democrat@longlines.com
Open
John Ryan
5915 Norwood Ln. N. Plymouth, MN 55442
763-694-0644
Jryan464@yahoo.com
(Open) (Volunteers Wanted)
Chapter Clubs
Northeast Region
Léo Gravelle, Director (CT, DC, DE, KY, MA, MD, ME,
NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV, VA)”(Canada-NB, NF,
NS, ON (east of Sault Ste. Marie), PEI, PQ)
Buffalo Thunderbird Club
Joe Kubik
4940 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 312-0809
joepk113@yahoo.com
Garden State Latebirds, Inc.
Charles Nelson
74 Knollwood Drive Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
732-747-0737
Long Island Thunderbirds
Elliott Weiner
87 Ruth Street Smithtown, N.Y. 11787
Phone 631 724 3756
Bigbird1900@aol.com
Lehigh Valley Thunderbird Club
Bruce C. Lambert
754 N. Summit Road Bath, PA 18014
610-759-6245
blambert63@yahoo.com
Central Ohio Classic Thunderbirds
Joe Fleck
696 Big Rock Drive Westerville, Ohio 43082-1068
Phone: 614 899-0939
Jfleck@columbus.rr.com
Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club
Dan Johnston
147 Tarbart Cres. London, ON N6H 3B3 Canada
519-641-4896
http://www.soT-birdclub.com/
Southeast Region
Open, Director (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN)
Central Florida Classic T-Birds
John Durning
209 Weeping Elm Lane, Longwood, FL 32779
407-808-4674
j.durning@earthlink.net
North Georgia Vintage T-bird Club
Kevin Rasmussen
1266 Chippewa Oak Dr Dacula, GA 30019
770-962-4461
T-bird66@northgeorgiaT-birds.com
www.northgeorgiaT-birds.com.
Space Coast Thunderbirds
Ed Ward
2008 Majestic Pine Court NE Palm Bay, FL 32905
321-768-0187
eward6t4@aol.com
www.spacecoastthunderbirdclub.com
Steel City Thunderbird Club
John Armstrong
129 Palm Drive Alabaster, AL 35007
205-624-1277
steelcityT-birds@yahoo.com
The Tennessee Thunderbird Club
Karin Hubbard
3441 Stewart Creek Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 355 - 7015
karin@tnT-birds.com
Vintage Thunderbirds of Florida
Edward Wiegand
7550 Gulf Way Hudson, FL 34667
727-868-4074
efwiegand@peoplepc.com
North Central Region
Director, Elaine Anderson (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MO,
MN, NE, ND, SD, WI) (Canada-MB, ON (west of Sault
Ste. Marie)
Chicagoland Thunderbirds
Steve Bednarz
P.O. Box 681313, Schaumburg, IL 60194
847-352-0832
steve2506@juno.com
http://www.thunderbirds.org
Classic Thunderbird Club of
Wisconsin
Dan Schaefer
1007 Fairview Drive Port Washington, Wi 53074
262-284-5321
dws@smimail.com
Gateway Thunderbirds
Mark Williams
2219 Graystone Drive, St. Charles, Mo. 63303
636-940-9693
mteml@juno.com
Hoosier Vintage Thunderbird Club
Roger Noll
303 E Sherwood Terrace Fort Wayne, IN 46806-2260
Phone: 260-456-3623
funbyrd62@msn.com
http://hoosierthunderbird.com/
Chapter Clubs
Land of Lincoln Thunderbirds
Terry Fletcher
1020 West Walnut Jacksonville IL 62650
217-245-5468
loltf@irtc.net
Mid America T-birds of Iowa
William Jackson
whjackson@att.net.
Mid-Kansas Vintage Thunderbird Club
J Rodney Wake
1316 Fieldcrest Court Wichita, Kansas 67212
(316) 722-2028
JRWake1316@aol.com
Tri-State Thunderbirds
Larry Sands
5727 Ky. Hwy 144 Owensboro, KY 42303
270-281-5817
LsT-bird@bellsouth.net
Thunderbird Midwest
Cliff Lieske
4160 Tyler St NE. Columbia Heights, MN 55421
763-781-8139
cwlieske@comcast.net
http://www.thunderbirdmidwest.org
Thunderbird Club of Manitoba
Rick Weinholdt
2 Mercedes Drive Winnipeg, MB R2P 2X9
204-694-0401
rweinholdt@shaw.ca
http://www.T-birdcanada.ca
Vintage Thunderbird Club of Indiana
Mike Sercer
8575 N CR 650 E. Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-7669
serc1mp@scbglobal.net
Vintage Thunderbirds of Kansas City
Timothy E. Pundt
101 SW Windridge DR Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
816-554-9982
tpundt@earthlink.net
Water Wonderland Thunderbirds
Hale Houts
21705 Currie Road Northville MI 48167
248-486-0421
HH110@aol.com
Western Michigan Thunderbird Club
Larry Hinds
3526 Canal SW Grandville, MI 49418
616-538-7226
Crossroads Cruisers Car Club
J.R. Rusch
708 Champions Row Victoria, TX 77904
361.573.1320
janrusch@stec.org
North Texas Vintage Thunderbird Club
Brad Kershaw
745 Ladonna Ave. Burleson, TX 76028
817-447-8243
president@ntvT-bird.org
www.ntvT-bird.org
Sooner Vintage Thunderbird Car Club
Arlan Smith
11 Birdie Lane Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 275-5065
okT-birds@charter.net
http://okT-birds.org
South Texas Vintage Thunderbird Club
Marilyn Paliani
210-566-2118
LPALIANI@satx.rr.com
http://www.SouthTexasT-BirdsClub.com/
Vintage Thunderbirds of Houston
Thomas Acquisto
741 East 18th Street, Houston, TX 77008
713 868-7091
http://www.vtoh.org
Northwest Region
Marie Knipelberg, Director (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
Canada-AB, BC, SK)
Calgary Thunderbird Club
Dale Lee
924-34 Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2A 0Z6
403-569-2935
dT-bird@calgarythunderbirdclub.ca
www.calgarythunderbirdclub.ca
Edmonton Thunderbird Club
Marie Knipelberg
1041 Blackburn Close SW Edmonton, AB T6W 1C7 Canada
780-988-5506
thunderbirdcalls@yahoo.ca
Inland Northwest Thunderbird Club
Barry W Iverson
6811 N Greenwood Blvd Spokane, WA 99208-5032
Phone- 509 327-5641
Email: iekli@univarusa.com
Mountain West Thunderbird Club
Acadian Thunderbirds
Gregg Short
Phone: (208) 853-0070
7154 W. State St. #175 Boise, ID 83703-2221
gw327s@aol.com
J.V. Gale, Jr.
1605 Nie Parkway New Orleans, LA 70131
504-368-1209
http://www.geocities.com/acadian_thunderbird
ostergale1@aol.com
Eric Johansson
7731 SE 141st Ave. Portland, OR 97236
503.760.8366
eric.ana@juno.com
South Central Region
Al Richmond, Director (AR, LA, OK, TX, MS)
Capitol City Thunderbird Club
Gene Clark
8200 Pitter Pat Ln Austin TX 78736
512 288-4524
gclark18@austin.rr.com
www.capitolcitythunderbirds.org
Northwest Vintage T-bird Club of Oregon
Okanagon Classic Thunderbird Club
Ken Carr
13575 Forest Hill Dr.
Lake Country, BC V4V 1A5
250-766-1503
carr@cablelan.net
Chapter Clubs
Rainier South Sound Vintage
Thunderbird Club
James Buckingham
P.O. Box 2245 Yelm, WA 98597
360-402-9768
monaco585@yahoo.com
Totem Classic Thunderbird Club
John Pont
604-463-0585
22-11438 Best st Maple-Ridge.BC.V2X-OV1
pont@intergate.ca
http://www3.telus.net/totem/
VTCI-Pacific Northwest (WA, OR)
Mike White
5139 View Rd. Langley, WA 98260
306 221 2533
65stang@whidbey.com
Southwest Region
Marc Sagrillo, Director (AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT)
Central Arizona Chapter
David Pfeiffer
23825 N. 66th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85310-3470
(623) 869-0008
daves59T-bird@aol.com
http://clubs.hemmings.com/azvtc/
Thunderbirds of Southern California
Bob Claborne
9862 Aldgate Ave Garden Grove, Calif. 92841
714/539-7509
president@funbirds.com
http://www.funbirds.com/
Rocky Mountain Thunderbird Club
Don Reinke II
3381 W. Grand Ave. Englewood, CO 80110
303 794-5833
thunderbirdplace2002@hotmail.com
http://clubs.hemmings.com/rockymtT-bird
Sierra Nevada Thunderbird Club
Chuck MacLeod
240 Bonnie Briar Pl. Reno, NV 89509
775-826-7848
chuckmac@nvbell.net
Sunbirds of the Desert
Gregory Graham
Yucca Valley, CA
Phone: 760.365.1970
T-birdgreg@adelphia.net
Tucson Thunderbird Club
Dick Brown
730 W. Paseo Santa Isabel Green Valley, AZ 85614-1315
520-625-9294
rabrown34@hotmail.com
http://tucsont-birdclub.org
Wunderbirds of San Diego
Bill Gilchrist
2549 Roseview Pl. San Diego, CA, 92105
619-263-8591
T-birdbill@cox.net
European Region
Graham Hurley, Director
Thunderbirds of England
Derek Loveday
6 Mansfeilds, Writtle Essex England, CM1 3NH
Pacific Rim
Mark Russell, Regional Director
Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia
Jim Matthews
47A Ashley street Hornsby NSW 2077 Australia
029-482-1019
jimndi73@bigpond.com
Calendar of Events
May 24-29, 2007 (VTCI Sanctioned)
Okanagan Classic Thunderbird Club
will be hosting the 2007 VTCI NW
Regional .Thursday May 24th to
Tuesday May 29th. The VTCI NW
Regional will be held in conjunction with our 15th Annual Show and
Shine and our 9th Annual ThreeDay Tour. (See page 14)
Southeast Regional held at the Marriott, Windy Hill in suburban Atlanta
with room rates at $89. The Hotel
is conveniently located close to activities in the Atlanta area Contacts
for additional information are Andy
Luchkowec, Vice President 678513-0300 or Steve Longaker 770888-0776. (See page 8)
The VTCI will host its 2007 NE Regional Meet in Freehold, NJ The
Meet will be held at the Freehold
Gardens Hotel, 50 Gibson Place, off
of Route 537 West. Hotel Room Rate:
$105.00 per night plus taxes 732780-3870 For Reservations, ask for
Susan Sicorella and Mention you are
with the VTCI for the Thunderbird
convention. Contact information:
Jim Cappuzzo 732-536-4490- Days,
Eves-732-970- 0299 email-mseries63T-bird@aol (see page 10)
May 10th-3th 2007 (VTCI Sanctioned)
Southwest Regional Meet hosted by
the Wunderbirds of San Diego. It
will be held at the Holiday Inn Mission Valley 2007. Room rates will
be $109 single or double or $179
for the suites. (see page 12)
att.net ) with any questions and/or
suggestions and the club will do it’s
best to accommodate everyone.
More details will follow ... so begin
making your plans now! (See page
58 for details)
Colorado Spring, Colorado for
the VTCI International Convention! Hosted by Rocky Mountain
Thunderbird Club. More info as it
becomes available.
June 1-3, 2007 (VTCI Sanctioned)
Carlisle All Ford meet. See page 58
for details. If you have any questions
on this event you can visit their website at www.carsatcarlisle.com or
contact Jim Cappuzzo at 732-9700299 after 8 pm est.
July 18-22, 2007 (VTCI Sanctioned)
Bob’s T-Birds
North Central Regional held at
Winnipeg Canada, hosted by
Thunderbird Club of Manitoba.
(See page 19 for details)
October 11-14, 2007 (VTCI Sanctioned)
The 2007 VTCI International convention and show will be held at
the Doubletree Hotel on JFK Blvd.
in Houston, TX (near Intercontinental Airport “George Bush” airport)
hosted by the VTOH (Vintage Thunderbirds of Houston). Contact VTOH
(c/o Bob Kennedy VTCI Show Chairman at robertbkennedy@worldnet.
In Memoriam
Long time member of Thunderbird
Midwest and the VTCI, Jerry
Petersen, lost his last battle on
11/16/2006. Jerry, and his wife
Helen, showed their Senior car, a
beautiful ‘65 Landau, at many VTCI
conventions. He will be missed but
not forgotten.
As they become available, you can find PDF registration forms, ready for printing, for
most VTCI Sanctioned events at our website www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org/events
Please send Calendar of Events to:
Terri McNeill, Publications Director
3650 Ronald Road, Crete, IL 60417
e-mail webmaster@vintagethunderbirdclub.org
August 5-10, 2008 (VTCI Sanctioned)
March/April 2007
2007 VTCI Southeast Regional
VTCI Southeast Regional Convention Registration
Marriott Northwest Hotel – Atlanta GA
Southern Nights, City Lights
Hosted by North Georgia Vintage Thunderbird Club
May 3rd-6th, 2007
Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to
pull off the car cover, polish the chrome and head
to Atlanta for the 2007 VTCI Southeast Regional to
be held May 3rd through 6th. “Southern Nights,
City Lights” is the North Georgia Thunderbird Club’s theme for this action packed weekend. A Southern Style Bar-B-Q, DJ and a chance to dust
off your dancing shoes as well as a Swap Meet are just the beginning of
what we have in store for you.
The 2007 VTCI Southeast Regional will once again be hosted by The Atlanta Marriott Northwest Hotel. Our 1992 Southeast Regional was held
here and there is plenty of separate parking for Thunderbirds and trailers
and the security is exceptional. The convenient location of this hotel will
allow ample opportunity to visit many of our superb attractions.
The Atlanta Marriott Northwest Hotel has a special block of rooms available to all of us. The rate is $89. To ensure you receive that rate, please
call the hotel directly at 770) 952-7900 and request the T-Bird Rate.
You thought Atlanta was landlocked? On Friday, enjoy a tour of the Georgia Aquarium! The world’s largest aquarium with 8 million gallons of
fresh and marine water and more than 100,000 animals from around the
globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before. We will leave
the hotel at 9:00 am and return at 1:00 pm. Lunch may be purchased at
the Aquarium. Tickets are $25 and are non-refundable.
The Dogwood trees and azaleas will be in bloom and there is no better
time to visit Atlanta than in the Spring. As an added feature to our Regional, The North Georgia Thunderbird Club is providing a chance to win
$10,000 to each family registration. We look forward to seeing you at
the 2007 VTCI Southeast Regional.
Other points of interest can be found at www.northgeorgiatbirds.com.
Go to Forums>upcoming events>2007 Southeast Regional.
Registration: can be downloaded at http://www.northgeorgiaT-birds.
com/showthread.php?t=55 or at http://vintagethunderbirdclub.org/
SE%20regional.pdf
Name_______________________________________ Current VTCI # _________________
Spouse/Children ____________________________________________________________
Mail Address ________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________ E-Mail Address: _________________________________
Chapter affiliation __________________________________________________________
Are you willing to judge ____ Yes _____ No
Trailer car______yes _____ no
Is this your first VTCI event ______Yes_______ No
1st Entry Year _________ VIN #______________________________ Color_____________
2nd Entry Year _________ VIN #______________________________ Color_____________
Non Judged Divisions
1st car 2nd car
1st car 2nd car
Senior Participation (a)

Display (f)

Judged Divisions
1st car 2nd car
1st car 2nd car
Senior (a,b)
Driver (c,e)
Modified (f)

Primary (b,c)
Late Model 80-97
Touring (c,d)

a.) T-Birds having received 1st Place in Primary Division at an International Convention
b.) Eligible for “Best of Show” award
c.) 1955-1979 only
d.) Undercarriage not judged, some modifications for safety, reliability & comfort allowed, see Concours Rules
e.) Engine compartment, trunk & undercarriage not judged
f ) Open to all years

Event
Quantity
Cost
Total Cost
Single/Family Registration
_______ X
$35.00 __________________
Event Membership Fee + registration fee for non VTCI members $10.00 International or a
$5.00 Regional.
_______ X
$40.00 __________________
Thursday: Welcome Reception
_______ X
N/C ___________________
Friday: Georgia Aquarium (per person)
_______ X
$25.00 __________________
(transportation included - tickets non-refundable)
Friday: Southern Style BBQ (per person) _______ X
$20.00 __________________
Saturday: Awards Banquet (choice of):
Roasted Sirloin of Beef Pommery ...... X _____ Person $40.00 __________________
Served with a Rosemary Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca ..................... X _____ Person $40.00 __________________
(Breast of Chicken stuffed with Prosciutto in a Sage Supreme Sauce)
Grilled Salmon Almondine............... X _____ Person $40.00 __________________
Served with Toasted Almonds and a Citrus Mustard Sauce
T-Shirts___ S____ M__ L_____ XL __ XXL____ XXXL_____ $15.00 __________________
Total Enclosed (in U.S. Funds) _________________
Please make check payable to: NGVTC
Mail to : Tom Schirra 4813 Shae Ct. Powder Springs GA 30127
Phone 678-384-0474
e-mail tschirra@bellsouth.net
"No General Refunds after April 2, 2007"
Hotel Info: Marriott at Windy Hill - I-75 at Windy Hill exit, Atlanta, GA.
Reservations 1-800-228-9290 - Rate - $89.00, Mention VTCI Thunderbird Convention
March/April 2007
VTCI Northeast Regional Is Back!!!
The VTCI will host its 2007 NE Regional Meet next May 4th & 5th at the
Freehold Gardens Hotel & Convention Center located in Freehold, NJ
at Route 537 West & Gibson Place.
The Hotel located conveniently just
minutes from downtown Freehold
and accessible from several major
Highways, including Route 9 & Highway 33.
This is a comeback meet in the NE for
the VTCI, so the club really needs the
support of the membership to have a
successful meet. I’m sure the membership in the NE Region is hungry for
a meet as well. Let me tell you a little
about what we have planned...
First I want to say that you don’t
need a 300-point Show Car to participate at a VTCI meet. There’s plenty
of fun to be had no matter how nice
your car is, that’s why the VTCI has
so many classes to enter your car in
and I’m hoping to have a wide assortment of all types.
I decided to make this a two-day
event due to everyone’s busy schedules and available time, including my
own. However, if you decide to come
early before the meet, there’s plenty
to do. Six Flags Great Adventure &
Theme Parks is just a short ride away
and the Jackson Outlets are just down
the road from Great Adventure.
Friday May 4th gets it all started with
an All-Day Bus/Van Trip to Atlantic
City. The nice thing about this is that
you can do whatever you want. We
will drive you down from the host hotel and drop you off and pick you up
at a Central Location to come back.
10
Walk the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, visit the Casinos and hotels and
shops in the area. The bus will leave
the hotel at 8 am and leave Atlantic
City by 4 pm.
I’ll share a little Atlantic City secret
with you... There’s still an Old Time
Italian restaurant from the Glory Days
of Atlantic City. It’s called Angelo’s
Fairmont Tavern, it’s very close to the
new Atlantic City Convention Center.
This place goes back to the days of
the famous 500 Club, Dean Martin
& Jerry Lewis & Sinatra & Co. Stop
there for lunch if you make the trip.
Yes, I’ve eaten there once or twice.
VTCI Northeast Regional Convention Registration
Freehold Gardens & Conference Center, NJ
th
May 4th-5 , 2007
Name________________________________________ Current VTCI # __________________
Spouse/Children ______________________________________________________________
Mail Address__________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ E-Mail Address: __________________________________
Chapter affiliation ____________________________________________________________
Are you willing to judge_____ Yes _____ No
Trailer car _____ yes _____ no
Is this your first VTCI event______ Yes_______ No
1st Entry Year __________VIN # _______________________________Color _____________
2nd Entry Year__________VIN # _______________________________Color _____________
1st car
2nd car


Judged Divisions
1st car
2nd car
When we get back from Atlantic City,
we will have a casual New York Deli
dinner gathering at the hotel. All you
can eat, deli meats, cheeses, salad &
rolls. This is a good way to meet and
socialize with other club members.
Senior (a,b)
Driver (c,e)
Modified (f)






Saturday will be the VTCI NE Regional
Show and Judging. Wake up early and
get those Birds ready for the show.
I would like to assemble the judging team before the meet, so anyone
that wants to judge, please contact
me in advance. Saturday evening will
be the Awards Dinner. Sunday morning we all go home.
Event
Quantity
Cost
Total Cost
________X
$15.00___________________
Event Membership Fee + registration fee for non VTCI members $10.00 International or a
$5.00 Regional.
________X
$20.00___________________
Friday: Atlantic City Bus Trip
_______X
$20.00___________________
Friday: New York Style Deli Dinner
_______X
$20.00___________________
(per person)
Saturday: Awards Banquet (choice of):
Beef Filet Mignon dinner ................... X ______ Person $37.00___________________
Chicken Francaise dinner .................. X ______ Person $30.00___________________
Total Enclosed (in U.S. Funds) _________________
I selected an early regional, because
I wanted to offer the members something early on in the show season,
before the decision of picking and
choosing became too cluttered and
also before the weather became too
hot in NJ. Come out and have a fun
time and support the VTCI. Hope to
see you there! Jim Cappuzzo
Display (f)
Primary (b,c)
Late Model 80-97
Touring (c,d)
1st car
2nd car


1st car
2nd car






c.) 1955-1979 only
Please make check payable to: Thunderbird Inc.
Mail to : Jim Cappuzzo, 10 Amagansett Drive, Morganville NJ 07751
Phone: Days 732-536-4490 & Eve 732-970-0299
e-mail: mseries63t-bird@aol.com
Deadline April 20, 2007
Hotel info: Freehold Gardens & Conference Center, Route 537 & Gibson Place, Freehold,
NJ 07728, 732-780-3870-For Reservations, ask for Susan Sicorella, Mention Your with the
VTCI for the Thunderbird Meet. Price $105 plus tax rooms will be held until April 13, 2007
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2007 VTCI Southwest Regional
The Wunderbirds would like to invite
one and all to our beautiful, balmy
San Diego on May 10-12, 2007. We enjoy one of America’s most temperate
climates and fascinating cities. “Soft
breezes gently swaying the palms”
is reality here where the Coronado
bridge arcs gracefully across the bay
to it’s namesake island and the Point
Loma lighthouse keeps watch.
Admissions vary for the individual venues and some are free!
We will be offering days of sun-filled
fun, relaxation and, of course, Thunderbirds. Beginning with the hotel,
rooms have been set aside for our
group at the Holiday Inn in Mission
Valley. Refer to “Wunderbirds” when
making reservations to get the room
rate of $109.00. To ensure that a room
is available at this special rate, please
call and reserve by May 1, 2007.
3. A stop at Seaport Village is your final option. Here you will find many
unique shops and restaurants right by
the water’s edge. You will find a lovely
walk along the coast here and a pleasant, relaxing day.
Friday we have arranged a van to
transport you to your choice between
three of San Diego’s most interesting
destinations.
1. You can arrive at Balboa Park. There
you will find a plethora of activities:
San Diego’s renowned zoo including
it’s signature pandas!
The parks many fascinating museums,
from the interactive Ruben H. Fleet
Space Museum/Imax theatre to museums
dedicated to photographic arts, aerospace, automobiles, railroads, anthropology, natural history and fine arts.
Or you may choose to roam the park
and see it’s abundant flora; from the
arboretum with it’s lotus-filled entry
pond to the Alcazar formal garden;
from sparkling fountains to the picturesque bridges throughout the park.
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2. The van will stop at the USS Midway.
Full of peace-time as well as war-time
history, you will find knowledgeable
attendants throughout as you stroll
through this huge aircraft carrier. You
will probably also run into seamen that
served on the Midway and have wonderful stories to tell.
Even the requisite raffle at the Saturday night banquet will be an event
in itself with special offerings including a three-night stay at a cabin in the
mountains near Idyllwild, an hour’s
flight in a member’s plane and custom
made Thunderbird jewelry from our
resident designer.
For those that may be able to come in
early or who may like to stay Sunday
to see the sights, San Diego offers a
cornucopia of destinations. You may
want to visit Sea World, Horton Plaza
shopping mall, The Gas Lamp District
of shopping and elegant dining, Escondido’s Wild Animal Park, Coronado Island, the Mission Valley shopping complex or finish up some parts of Balboa
Park that you missed on Friday.
Further information will be in this location in the next Scoop. Watch this space
and COME JOIN US IN SAN DIEGO!!!
2007 Southwest Regional Convention Registration
Hosted by the Wunderbirds of San Diego, 10, 11, & 12, 2007
Name_______________________________________________ Current VTCI # ____________________
Spouse/Children _______________________________________________________________________
Mail Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________ E-Mail Address:________________________________________
Chapter affiliation _____________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to judge ________ Yes ______ No
Trailer car _______ yes ______ no
Is this your first VTCI event __________ Yes ________ No
1st Entry Year ____________ VIN # __________________________________ Color _______________
2nd Entry Year ____________ VIN # __________________________________ Color _______________
1st car
2nd car

Judged Divisions
1st car
2nd car
1st car
Display (f)
2nd car

1st car
Senior (a,b)

Primary (b,c)

Driver (c,e)

Late Model 80-97

Modified (f)

Touring (c,d)

c.) 1955-1979 only
2nd car

Event
Quantity
Cost
Total Cost
_______ X
$35.00 __________________
Event Membership Fee + registration fee for non VTCI members $10.00 US International
or a $5.00 US Regional.
_______ X
$40.00 __________________
Bus (only) to your choice of Balboa Park/Zoo ______ X
$15.00 __________________
or USS Midway or Seaport Village*
Welcome Reception “Padre Room”
_______ X
$00.00 __________________
NC
Friday BBQ Buffet and “Entertainment”
_______ X
$35.00 __________________
Awards Banquet (choice of):
Chicken Cordon Bleu ........................... _______ X
$35.00 _________________
Prime Rib......................................... _______ X
$35.00 _________________
Vegetarian Plate ................................ _______ X
$35.00 _________________
T-Shirts___ S____ M____ L ___ XL __ XXL_________ X
$15.00 _________________
Total Enclosed (in US Funds)
___________________
Registration recommended by 5-01-07
Please make check payable to: Wunderbirds of San Diego Regional
Mail to: P.O. Box 80355 San Diego, CA 92138-0355
Contact: Clay White
Phone: (619) 426-4668
Email to: Wunderbirds@cox.net
Hotel registration recommended no later than 5-01-07
Reservations: 1-858-278-9300 Refer to this event for special rate
*Includes rides from the hotel in the morning and back in the afternoon
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15th Annual Show & Shine,
&
9th Annual 3-Day Tour
Kelowna, B.C.
Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of Ford Thunderbird Cars
from 1955 – 2005
Member of VTCI – Northwest Region
The Thunder Rolls
2007 VTCI Northwest Regional
An invitation from the Okanagan Classic
Thunderbird Club to owners and enthusiasts of ‘Classic T-Birds’ to join us from May
24th –29th 2007 and participate in:- Our
1st VTCI Northwest Regional Convention
Our 15th Annual Show & Shine and 9th Annual
Three-Day Tour
Greetings Fellow T-Birders!
The Okanagan Classic Thunderbird Club, located in the magnificent
Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, is pleased to sponsor our 15th annual Show & Shine, our first VTCI Northwest Regional Convention and
our 9th annual Three-Day tour. We welcome all Thunderbirds from 1955
to 2005. Last year saw over 80 Thunderbirds participate, with a fairly
even number of ‘Baby Birds’ and ‘Big Birds’. The cars were displayed on
a grassy field adjacent to scenic Okanagan Lake in Kelowna’s beautiful
downtown City Park. It was a spectacular sight!
The Three Day Tour covers some of the most scenic areas of British Columbia. In 2006 a total of 50 classics left Kelowna, to travel via paved, trafficfree back roads. This year the tour will end in Nelson BC. For those returning
west we have added an optional 4th day to our trip.
In past years we have welcomed participants from all areas of British
Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho.
There are two registration forms; one for the VTCI Northwest Regional
Convention and another for the Three-Day Tour. Separate sheets contain
information on the Convention and the Three-Day Tour.
Contact: Ken and Marion Carr,
13575 Forest Hills Dr.,
Lake Country B.C. V4V 1A5
carr@cablelan.net
Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of Ford Thunderbird Cars
from 1955 – 2005
VTCI Pacific Northwest Regional Convention
Thursday May 24th 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Registration at the Ramada Hotel
Friday May 25th
9:00 am - 9:00 pm: Registration at Ramada Hotel
10:00 am: Tours:- See Registration form for options
6:00 pm: Pizza Night
Saturday May 26th 9:30 am: Parade of “Classics” (from the Hotel to City Park)
10:00 am: - 2:00 pm: Show & Shine at City Park
(Within walking distance to shopping, parks, cafes and pubs)
10:15 am: Judging Demonstration
2:00 pm: Wine Tour
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Cocktails at the Ramada Hotel
7:00 pm: Banquet at the Ramada Hotel
Trophy Presentations and Draws after dinner
Sunday May 27th
8:00 am – 9:30 am: Breakfast at the Ramada Hotel
9:30 am: Three-Day Tour Briefing Session
For More Information: Ken Carr: 250-766-1503, e-mail: carr@cablelan.net
Donna Mellquist: 250-573-4521, e-mail tomlafreniere@aol.com
Please forward your registration forms and payment to:
Okanagan Classic Thunderbird Club,
Ken and Marion Carr,
13575 Forest Hills Dr.,
Lake Country B.C. V4V 1A5
Again this year we will be providing a Passport for the Three-Day
Tour. Please e-mail a jpg picture of your car including your name(s)
to:tomlafreniere@aol.com. We will attach it to your personalized
Passport.
Show & Shine and 3-Day Tour registration forms are enclosed. Return to Ken
Carr no later than May 15, 2007
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March/April 2007
Show & Shine Accommodation for out-of-town guests
Please register directly with the Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Ave., Kelowna,
B.C., V1Y 6G8. Their contact numbers are: Toll Free: 1-800-665-2518 or 250860-9711, Fax: 250-860-3173.
Room rates are as follows: Single/Double or twin - $119.00 Cad plus taxes. Use
the code ‘Classic Thunderbird 2007’ for preferred room rate. Please register
early for best choice. The hotel will hold rooms until April 28th, 2007.
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9th Annual Three–Day Tour May 27th, 28th, 29th
Once again we invite you to join your fellow
T-Birders on our 9th Annual 3-day Tour. As
in the past, you may join us for all, or part
of our journey. Please make your own hotel reservations for each of your overnight
stops. If you have any questions, or, if you
would like more information, please do not
hesitate to telephone either Ken or Marion
at 250-766-1503, e-mail carr@cablelan.net
or Tom and Donna at 250-573-4521, e-mail
tomlafreniere@aol.com. If you are not sure
you would like to join us please ask others who have attended. It is a fantastic fun
filled time!!!
Trip Highlights
Sunday May 27th Kelowna to Salmon Arm
Hotel: Prestige Harbourfront Resort and
Convention Centre 250-833-5800 Room
rates are from $99.00. Please mention
“Thunderbird Club” for discounted rates.
09:30 am: Meet in the Ramada Hotel in
Kelowna. 10:00 am: Depart Kelowna for the
first day of our tour. We will be travelling
north along the scenic Westside Road, to
our first rest and snack stop at Fintry. We
will continue north to our lunch stop and
a tour of the historic O’Keefe Ranch. After lunch we will continue north, make a
quick stop, then visit the White Post Auto
Museum. We will then drive to Salmon Arm
for our first nights stay. Approximate driving distance is 108 miles.
Monday May 28th Salmon Arm to Revelstoke
Hotel: Sandman Hotel 250-837-5271 Room rate
is $74.00. Please mention “Thunderbird Club”
for this discounted rate.
09:45 am: Orientation outside the rear of
the hotel lobby. 10:00 am: Depart Salmon
Arm for the second day of our tour. We will
be travelling south and then north to Revelstoke. Our first stop will be at the site of
the “Last Spike” in Craigellachie. We will
continue north, take a scenic detour, then
drive through Sicamous, to our lunch stop
and tour of the 3 Valley Gap Complex. After
lunch we will visit the Railway Museum in
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Revelstoke and then continue to our hotel
for our second night. Approximate driving
distance is 82 miles.
Tuesday May 29th Revelstoke to Nelson
Hotel: Prestige Lakeside Resort 250-352-7222
Room rates are from $99.50. Please mention
“Thunderbird Club” for discounted rates.
08:30 am: Orientation in the parking lot of
our hotel. 08:45 am: Depart Revelstoke for
the final day of our tour. We will travel
south to Shelter Bay and take the ferry
across Upper Arrow Lake to Galena Bay,
then continue south to our lunch stop in
Nakusp. After lunch we will drive to Kaslo,
visit the S.S. Moyie and then continue south
along the beautiful Kootenay Lake to our
overnight stay in Nelson. Approximate
driving distance is 161 miles.
Note: -- So that you do not get lost you will
be given a “3- Day Tour Log”, this log will
give you driving directions, times and stops
for the attractions etc. This is our ninth opportunity to invite our old friends and new
attendees to share our land as we see it and
as you will remember it for years to come.
Please come and enjoy the scenery and the
friendship.
Wednesday May 30th Nelson to Kelowna
Motel: Super 8 Motel 250-766-5244 Room
rates are from $80.00 and include a continental breakfast. Please mention “Thunderbird
Club” for this discounted rate.
For those of you driving west from Nelson to
return home we offer an optional 4th day.
We have arranged a lunch in Grand Forks,
hotel accommodations in Lake Country
(close to Kelowna) and an invitation from
Marion and Ken Carr to visit their home and
be their guests for a BBQ dinner.
These trip highlights are intended to whet
your appetite with respect to the voyage itself—the best part of this experience is the
overall great time and the fellowship that
we all have by being together in our classics—The Thunder Rolls!!
REGISTRATION – 3 Day Tour May 27th-29th, 2007
Experience the magic of British Columbia’s roads, mountains, lakes and streams. To
enable us to finalize numbers for meals, accommodation, and attractions please
provide us with the following information:
Name(s)____________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City/Prov./State/Postal/Zip___________________________________________________
Will join the tour for 1 day, 2 days, 3 days-- the choice is yours (circle one). Please make
your room reservations at the following hotels
Day 1
Sunday May 27th
Salmon Arm (Prestige Harbourfront Resort) – 250-833-5800
Day 2
Monday May 28th
Revelstoke (Sandman Inn) – 250-837-5271
Day 3
Tuesday May 29th
Nelson (Prestige Lakeside Resort) –250-352-7222
Tour Registration Fee ............................................................ $10.00
Sunday
Snack Break ...................................... _______ X
Lunch including Tour: ... Number of persons _______ x
Ice Cream Break................................. _______ X
Car Museum: .............. Number of persons ______X
Buffet Dinner: ............ Number of persons _______ X
OR
Buffet Dinner and full breakfast Monday:
Number of persons _______ X
Monday
Free
$00.00 __________________
$20.00 $_________________
$00.00 __________________
Free
$04.00 $_______________
$27.00 $_________________
$37.00 $_________________
Breakfast: ................. Number of persons _______ X
$16.00 $_________________
(if not paid for above)
Lunch including Tour: ... Number of persons _______ X
$20.00 $_________________
Railway Museum Tour: .. Number of persons _______ X
$4.00 $_________________
Dinner:..................... Number of persons _______X
$20.00 $_______________
Circle your choice:- (A) Thai Chicken & Beef Skewers (B) Ham (C) Pasta
Sitting options (circle your choice): 6:00pm or 7:15pm
Tuesday
Free
Ferry Trip: ....................................... _______ X
$00.00 0_________________
Lunch: ..................... Number of persons _______ X
$12.00 $_________________
Historic Boat Museum: .. Number of persons _______ X
$03.00 $_________________
Buffet Dinner ............. Number of persons _______X
$32.00 $_______________
3 Day Tour Amount (enter this amount on the Regional Convention Form) $ _________
Notes:- All of the prices shown INCLUDE all taxes and gratuities
All meals offer choices of meats, vegetables, breads, beverages, salads, etc.
Please e-mail a jpg picture of your car to tomlafreniere@aol.com
The 2007 tour ends in Nelson B.C. Many will be traveling west on Wednesday May
30th. If you would like to travel together we welcome you. We have arranged a lunch
in Grand Forks, hotel arrangements near Kelowna, also Ken and Marion Carr will host
a BBQ dinner at their home. For hotel accommodations please call:Motel 8 9564 Highway #97, Lake Country B.C.
250-766-5344 (mention the Thunderbird Club for a discounted rate)
Please circle below if you will be joining us for the lunch and/or BBQ on Wednesday
Lunch
BBQ Dinner
For further information please contact either Ken Carr (250) 766-1503, e-mail:
carr@cablelan.net or Donna Mellquist(250) 573-4521, e-mail:tomlafreniere@aol.com
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Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of Ford Thunderbird Cars from 1955 – 2005
VTCI Northwest Regional Registration Form
Name(s)_____________________________________ Current VTCI # _________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________Province, State ___________________________
Telephone:(
)__________________________ Postal, Zip Code: ___________________
E-Mail ____________________________ Distance driven to Kelowna ________ km/miles
Year, Model and Colour of Thunderbird(s) All Judging is done by Participants
Year_____________Model ________________________Colour ______________________
Show & Shine Registration Fee: number of cars ......... _______ X $15.00 $ __________
Event Membership Fee for non VTCI members ........................................ $5.00
Friday tour, Pizza Night:
(A) City Bus Tour, including lunch: Number of persons ______X $35.00 $ __________
(Please note there is limited seating for this tour)
OR
(B) Country Drive, including lunch: Number of persons ______X $20.00 $ __________
Pizza Night Dinner: Number of persons ................. _______ X $05.00 $ __________
Saturday Tour, Banquet, Trophies, Awards, Prizes:
Free
Wine Tour: Number of persons ........................... _______X ________________
Banquet: Number of persons .............................. _______ X $30.00 $ __________
................................................................ 3 Day Tour Amount $ __________
........................................... TOTAL ENCLOSED (in Canadian Funds) $ __________
To our American friends: Please submit Canadian funds by cheque, money
order or bank draft.
MAKE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO, OKANAGAN CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB,
Please mail your Registration forms and payment to Ken & Marion Carr, 13575
Forest Hills Dr., Lake Country, BC Canada V4V1A5 as soon as possible but not
later than May 15th
Please note:- Due to commitments made, refunds can only be given if
requested prior to May 20th 2007
PARTICIPANTS CHOICE TROPHIES:--Three separate classes for 55, 56, and 57.
Classes for hardtops 58-60, 61-63 and 64-66. Classes for convertibles 58-60, 6163 and 64-66. Separate classes for 67-79 and 80-97, one class for 2002-2005.
Additional trophies/awards for ‘Best of Show’, ‘Hard Luck’ and ‘Longest
Distance Driven’.
HOTEL INFORMATION:-Ramada Hotel, 3170 Harvey Ave. Kelowna BC 1-800-665-2
Use Code ‘Classic Thunderbirds 2007’ to receive discounted rates from $119.00
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Wow, it seems like only yesterday since
we last saw many of you at the 2002
VTCI North Central Regional Convention in Winnipeg! Now here we are,
counting the days until we can visit
with you again!
2007 VTCI
Winnipeg is a diverse city with many
North
Central
sights and
sounds that
include the arts,
sports, museums,
cultural events, muRegional
sic and great dining. The choices are
huge but our time is limited, so we hope
you enjoy our selection of events.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
For those “early birds”, join us for a
tour to the downtown Pony Corral for a
car show and dinner. This popular auto
event runs from May to September.
Many classic and special interest cars,
including yours, will be on display.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Can’t get enough of the greens? Spend
the morning golfing at the nearby
Transcona Golf Club. The cost of this
event includes green fees for 9 holes.
Use of a power cart is optional.
In the afternoon we have two options
to choose from; Western Canadian Aviation Museum or a Tour of the Murals
of Winnipeg. The aviation museum
was founded in 1974 and restores and
exhibits rare aircraft such as Canada’s
first helicopter, the CL-84 Tilt-wing
and our ‘flying saucer’ Avrocar. Since
1994, the Mural program has been an
integral part in keeping graffiti and
grime off the walls of city buildings.
There are more than 200 award-winning murals that have been commissioned throughout the city of Winnipeg.
This tour takes you on a visit of the El-
March/April 2007
lice Avenue murals. Both tours include
transportation with the mural tour also
including a refreshment break.
In the evening we hope that you will
join us for a car cruise along the scenic Red River to Lockport for dinner
at Skinners Restaurant. Skinners was
first opened in 1929 where the Skinner
family began selling their now famous
foot-long hotdogs for a mere 10 cents.
Today, with their foot-long hotdogs and
NHL nostalgia photographs, Skinners is
a Manitoba institution.
Friday, July 20, 2007
In the morning we hope that you will
join us on a tour of the Royal Canadian
Mint. The Winnipeg plant occupies a
14,864 square-metre state-of-the-art
facility and produces all of Canada’s
circulation coinage - literally billions
of coins per year.
In the afternoon, experience the hospitality of the Academy Street Biz as
they welcome Thunderbird Convention
participants. The flavor - fun with a
unique lunch experience. The excitement - find a treasure to purchase at
some of the finest shops which include
designer-original fashions, toys and
gifts, bakeries, a spa experience, wine
store and much more. The challenges
- build the best poker hand as you visit
the stores and use it to win prizes.
Bob Krul, owner of Cornelia Bean, a
specialty, tea, coffee and chocolate
shop, will be creating a one-of-a-kind
“T-Bird” blend tea especially for our
convention. This souvenir gift will only
be available to participants who attend this event! The tour cost includes
transportation and lunch
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Manitoba is known for its “socials”,
which are just one big excuse to party! The Thunderbird Club of Manitoba
is excited to host the tribute show
In”CLINE”ation: Sweet Dreams of Patsy
Cline. This talented Manitoba-based
group’s shows are continual sellouts,
wherever they perform. The theme
for this social evening will be Western,
so bring your hats and boots!
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Saturday is the moment that we have
all been waiting for! What a day it will
be as we all polish, shine, and show our
cars in preparation for the judging!
In the morning, for those who wish to
leave their “other half” behind to clean
and polish, a shuttle will be available to
visit The Forks. The Forks was and still
is a meeting place and one of the city’s
most popular destinations. The Forks is
definitely a “must see” for any visitor.
On Saturday evening, we are proud to
host the Awards Banquet. What a way
to end the weekend -- cocktails, dinner, awards and best of all the enjoyment of great company!
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Though this may be check-out for
some, those of you who are taking
in more of our great province please
checkout our website at www.tbirdcanada.ca for additional Winnipeg and
Manitoba destination links.
Throughout the Weekend
Don’t forget to kick back and take a break
in our Hospitality Room. Mingle while enjoying some refreshments and munchies.
Check out the merchandise, and enter
into a draw for a special prize.
2007 North Central Regional Convention
Registration
July 18 – 22, 2006
Name_______________________________________________ Current VTCI # ____________________
Spouse/Children _______________________________________________________________________
Mail Address ___________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________ E-Mail Address:________________________________________
Chapter affiliation _____________________________________________________________________
Are you willing to judge ________ Yes ______ No
Trailer car _______ yes ______ no
Is this your first VTCI event __________ Yes ________ No
1st Entry Year ____________ VIN # __________________________________ Color _______________
2nd Entry Year ____________ VIN # __________________________________ Color _______________
1st car
2nd car

Judged Divisions
1st car
2nd car
Hotel Information:
Address: 1415 Regent Ave. West Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Room Rates (per night): $95 CDN - regular rooms $150 CDN – suites
Registration Deadline for above rates is June 25, 2007.
Call toll free: 1-888-332-2623
Or reserve online at: www.canadinns.com/clubregent
When registering, quote Group Number 5000 or “Thunderbird VTCI Convention”.
Convention Registration Information:
Convention Registration Deadline is July 11, 2007.
Make check payable to:
Thunderbird Club of Manitoba 2007 Convention
Mail payment and registration to:
Karen Greggain
Convention Registration
34 Daffodil Street,
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2V 2Z1
Email: convregistration@tbirdcanada.ca
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2nd car

1st car
2nd car
Senior (a,b)

Primary (b,c)

Driver (c,e)

Late Model 80-97

Modified (f)

Touring (c,d)

c.) 1955-1979 only
Event
We are delighted to again host the event at the Club Regent Casino Hotel. Take
advantage of our “Early Bird” registration! If you register for both the convention and your hotel room before May 18, 2007 you will be entered for a chance
to win up to four days of your hotel stay for free!
1st car
Display (f)
Quantity
Cost

Total Cost
_________ X
$40.00 _____________________
Event Membership Fee + registration fee for non VTCI members $11.00 CDN International or a $6.00
CDN Regional.
_________ X
$46.00 _____________________
Thursday am– Golf–Transcona Golf Course-no cart _________ X
$25.00 _____________________
Thursday am– Golf – Transcona Golf Course-cart _________ X
$35.00 _____________________
Thursday aft – opt. 1 – Aviation Museum
_________ X
$20.00 _____________________
Thursday aft – opt. 2 – Ellice Ave Mural Tour
_________ X
$25.00 _____________________
Thursday eve – Cruise to Lockport
_________ X
$00.00
(pay as you go)
Friday am – Royal Canadian Mint Tour
_________ X
$20.00 _____________________
Friday aft – Academy Biz Car Show
_________ X
$35.00 _____________________
Friday eve– The In”Cline”ations Show
_________ X
$20.00 _____________________
Saturday – Shuttle to The Forks
_________ X
$00.00
(pay as you go)
Awards Banquet (choice of):
Chicken & Shrimp ...................................... _________ X
$35.00 _____________________
Prime Rib................................................ _________ X
$45.00 _____________________
Special Diet ............................................. _________ X
$35.00 _____________________
Children’s Meal......................................... _________ X
$20.00 _____________________
T-Shirts_____ S _____M ____ L ____ XL___ XXL___________ X
$20.00 _____________________
Total Enclosed (in Canadian Funds)
______________________
*These events include transportation
Golfing includes green fees / 9 holes
Please make check payable to:
The Thunderbird Club of Manitoba 2007 Convention
Hotel Registration for Convention Rate Deadline: June 25, 2007
Convention Registration Deadline: July 11, 2007
Mail to: Karen Greggain, Convention Registration
34 Daffodil St., Winnipeg, MB, Canada R2V 2Z1
Contact: phone: (204) 334-4224 or email: convregistration@tbirdcanada.ca
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Lou Paliani, VTCI President
Pull those dust covers off! Crankem’ up and
cross your fingers that all those new parts
you put on for this season still work! It’s the
new season and I hope you are planning to
show your new and improved bird off at some
of the upcoming VTCI Events. Marilyn and I
have been planning and we have three events
we can make this year. Last year I sold my
1963 as I was in a wheel chair, could not drive
or even clean the car. I didn’t plan on selling
the car, however when a man called me and
asked if I could help him find a Thunderbird
for his father, I told him I had one for him to
look at to see exactly what he wanted. Before I knew it, I was looking at
my tail lights going down the road! Along comes the new heart, I’m out
of the wheel chair and Faye Leroy sends me a letter to see how I was
doing. She said it was about time to sell Bill’s 1965 hardtop. (We lost
President’s
Bill about 2 years ago.) Within
5 minutes Faye and I finished a deal on
Message
the phone and I will be showing
the car this season in keeping with Bill’s
traditions. Faye and Bill drove that car all over the states; deserts, snow
storm, to each end of the country and still won Senior car status. Bill and
Faye exemplify the true spirit of the VTCI . It will be an honor to show
that car and I’ll be very happy to give you the history.
We’ll start off the season by attending the New Jersey Regional in May.
It was a hard decision as the North Georgia Thunderbirds are hosting a
regional in the same time frame. Because of some business and contacts
I must make while on this trek, the Jersey Regional was geographically
possible. I’ve never met anyone from Jersey on their own turf before.
I just know what I’ve seen in the Sopranos, so I think I’ll fit right in as
long as I keep eating. I will be stopping on the way to meet, have dinner
and conversation with Joe Fleck of the new Columbus Chapter and talk
about a 2008 regional in that area. On my way back we will visit Dan and
Lynn Likar just before picking up my (Bill’s) car from Faye. On the final
leg home, I plan to meet with J. Rodney Wake and the Mid-Kansas Vintage Thunderbird Club. This is a club that has been reported as knowing
how to have fun (understatement). So I don’t know when I’ll get home.
They have a regional in the works and I know it will be a real Pajunga.
Additionally in May, there are two more Regionals; the Okanagan Classic
Thunderbird Club is hosting a Regional and Road Trip. This road trip is
a must and extremely well planned. It has been perfected through the
years and I use it as an example in the VTCI annual CD. Also in May, the
Wunderbirds of San Diego will be sponsoring a VTCI Regional with sev22
eral theme events in which to enjoy. There will be a South Central
Regional on the calendar soon…
yep, Captain Van Gale, the”Duke
of Party” is at it again. Watch for
this event in the Scoop. July brings
the North Central Regional in Winnipeg. Be ready for heaps of great
Canadian hospitality and some very
memorable times. And finally, the
2007 International!!!!! The Houston Chapter has been working this
event for two years in planning. It
will be the crowning point of this
season. Scheduled in October 2007,
it will be a season celebration.
As you read the above summary of
VTCI events, you may have thought
that there may have been just
too many events planned in May,
which may cause some conflicts.
You would be right. This is the second year in a row there have been
crowded months and something is
being done about it. Read the Scoop
Forum articles as I will address this
unacceptable condition in detail.
VTCI Forum Registration
To all of you that have recently or are
thinking of registering for our VTCI
forum at http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org/phpBB2/index.php. There
has been a rash of pornographic and
drug related people trying to register
their websites with the VTCI forum.
I have had to resort to screening all
that register so please be patient with
me and I will okay your registration as
soon as I get the e-mail confirming you
have registered. This e-mail I receive
tells me someone has registered so I
can check to see if they have added
a website link and where it is before I
confirm their registration.
Thanks for your patients, Terri McNeill,
VTCI Publications Director
AGG Auto Appraisal Group
Changes: Wayne Hingle has
completed his tour and sees it time
for a new South Central Regional
Director; welcome Al Richmond!
Al will be seated as of 1 Jan 2007.
Additionally, effective 15 February
2007, Leo Gravelle of Quebec,
Canada will be seated as the new
North East Regional Director. I am
taking this opportunity to thank
Wayne Hingle and Jim Cappuzzo for
their outstanding work as Regional
Directors.
I am soooo looking forward to seeing
all of you this season, lots of stories,
Thunderbirds, and friends to enjoy.
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History of the VTCI
2003
by Dan and Lynn Likar
“FORD’S 100th, our 35th ”
This year we will be celebrating the 100th
anniversary of Ford Motor Company in
Dearborn and our 35th. Our “International” convention will be held in the Detroit
area where we have been invited to attend Ford’s big “all Ford” car show on the
grounds of their corporate center at Dearborn in June. We also have three Regional
conventions to chose from in 2003, Texas
in May, Minnesota in July and Georgia in
September. There will be several other
club related events this year, not necessarily full blown regionals.
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In his January message to the members, President Longaker announced
that O. G. McDonald will be stepping
down as our Concours Director being
replaced by Dan Likar effective January first. Our Northeast Regional Director, Jim Cappuzzo has also resigned
his position and will be replaced by
Kevin Wallenhorst. President Longaker invited all of our members to
attend the International convention
in conjunction with the Ford celebration as well as the scheduled regionals. We also have a new keeper of the
store; Luke Ober from Texas will be
our new Country store manager. Vice
President, Lou Paliani advised us that
effective at the end of this year we
will be required to renew our membership on January first every year instead of our anniversary month. Dues
will be prorated for members whose
dues come due during the year. Dues
were raised to $30 beginning January
1, 2001 for domestic members. Membership numbers at the beginning of
the year is about 2,000.
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The Thunderbird Community was saddened to learn of the death of famous Ford designer William P. Boyer.
He passed away just short of his 76th
birthday. Bill was instrumental in designing the first Thunderbird. He retired from Ford in 1985 were he served
as Chief Designer for Ford of Australia
and later as Design Executive, Ford
Truck exterior and interior at the design center in Dearborn. He went on
to help design all future Thunderbirds
until his retirement. He attended our
International convention in Tampa,
Florida in 1994 where he gave an interview to Alan Tast. Several of our
members also met him there. Each
year we lose several of our prominent
members, folks who helped shape our
club into the best Thunderbird club
in the world. The Scoop lets us know
of the passing of some of these members. During 2003 we lost Clay Loomis
from Southern California, Clay helped
form chapters in California and was a
leader there. We also learned of the
passing of Linda Donahue of Golden,
Colorado. Linda was the wife of
VTCI officer and the Rocky Mountain Chapter founder, Don. Jim McClanahan of Peru, Indiana also passed
away in 2003, he was an avid T-Bird
lover and member of our Indianapolis
chapter. We learned later in the year
that George Watts also passed away,
George owned what was considered
the very first 1955 Thunderbird of the
production, the car was shown at our
2002 International convention in Costa Mesa, California and many other
shows. We will miss all of these fine
Thunderbird friends and others whose
names were not listed in the Scoop.
This is what our club is all about, the
people who own the cars we love.
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We encourage our members to send us
pictures and stories about their cars
and many of them are printed in the
pages of the Scoop. It is impossible for
me to report on all the stories that are
submitted but occasionally you would
probably be interested in what I consider a special story. This involves our
member from Colorado, Kathi Galbari, formerly from Arizona. Kathi
tells about her father’s love of Thunderbirds and the1966 Town Landau
he found behind a barn in sad shape,
which he bought for $500. The car was
painted red and very faded; there was
body damage and large rust holes. The
interior was a mess with the headliner
on the floor and moldy carpeting. Generally the car was very sad and some
of us would consider it a parts car. Her
father had always wanted a T-Bird and
this was his dream car so he finally
got it running. Kathi’s mother taught
her all about Q-tips and toothbrushes
and cotton balls. Her father had the
car painted the original color, replaced
the headliner and carpet. About a year
and a half later her dad was diagnosed
with inoperable cancer. He never regained the energy he had before and
about the only thing he was able to
do was drive the T-Bird around the
neighborhood. Kathi’s mother didn’t
do anything more with the car, she
drove it into a barn in Wisconsin and
parked it. Kathi didn’t know the right
time to ask her mom about the car, by
this time the car wasn’t running and
had been sitting for a long time. Small
furry animals had once again made it
their home; there were condos under
the hood. Kathi and a friend got it running and drove it around the Wisconsin
countryside for a week or so to see if
it would make the 2500-mile trip back
to Arizona. She promised her mom
she would take care of the car and
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not sell it and maybe even take it to
a car show. The trip back to Arizona
went without a hitch, she is sure her
dad had a hand in getting her home
safely. She joined the Central Arizona
Chapter in 1992 and has enjoyed being part of our club. She took the car
to the South Central Regional in New
Braunfels, Texas in 2002. The car preformed very well and the trip was uneventful except for all the bugs that
impaled themselves on her clean car,
which made some work for her before
the show. Kathi has become an active
member of our club and will be seen at
other shows in the future.
mini regional has been inviting all
Thunderbird lovers to central Illinois
for 21 years and is a continuing tradition. Seven states were represented
with 55 Thunderbirds on the show
field including a like new 1977 coupe
with only 5974 miles on the odometer. Owner Patricia Seymour drove
this pristine car to the show. There
were several other club gatherings
announced in the upcoming events
pages of the “Scoop” but many times
there is no follow up story.
Each year many of our members are
involved in and sponsor local events,
some are reported in the pages of the
“Scoop”. These are usually local gatherings and not necessarily official VTCI
sponsored shows. Van Gale, President
of the Acadian Chapter in New Orleans
related his experience at a World of
Wheels event at the Super Dome; he
was not impressed with all the “works
of art” and a few concours quality
cars. In May a very special weekend
was planned for all Thunderbird lovers at Johnson City, Tennessee at the
Bristol Motor Speedway where owners had the option to drive around the
world’s fastest half-mile oval in their
pride and joy. A total of 54 Thunderbirds participated as well as club president Steve Longaker and co pilot Ann.
The event ended with a parade down
spectator lined Main Street for “Birds
on Parade”. A fantastic dinner capped
the evening, which was covered by a
local Television crew.
The South Central Regional convention was held from May 29 to June 1
in Clear Lake, Texas and hosted by the
Vintage T-Birds of Houston. The hotel
of choice was the Wellesley Inn &
Suites in Webster, Texas. Room rates
were $79. An article in the September/October Scoop told us a little
about this show. Several states were
represented at the show where early
arriving members enjoyed a pool side
catered BBQ dinner on Thursday evening. Friday was clean up day with
a police escorted caravan to the Gulf
Greyhound Dog track. The route to the
track included some miles on I-45 during rush hour. A country fried chicken
dinner was served at the track. Saturday was car show day with a prim
rib or Atlantic salmon dinner that
evening. There was no list of trophy
winners in the article, however it was
mentioned that Paul and Mary Prokop
from Louisiana took Best of Show honors with their 1963 Sport Roadster.
It was also reported that EVERY registrant left with a door prize and an
award for their car.
Another event reported in the “Scoop”
was the 21st annual “Thunderbird
Rendezvous” hosted by the Land of
Lincoln Chapter was held in Bloomington, Illinois in September. This
The North Central Regional convention
was held at Brooklyn Park, Minnesota,
a suburb of Minneapolis and hosted
by the Thunderbird Midwest chapter
from July 31 to August 3. The host
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hotel was the Ramada Inn and rates
were $79. We had over 70 cars in the
judging field with cars as far away as
Oklahoma. A highlight of the convention was a tour of the John Woodhead
Ford collection and museum. The collection spanned the entire range of
Ford products, examples of Ford cars
and trucks from 1903 to the present.
Friday night the Up North theme party
was in full swing with the Paul Bunyan chorus serenading the dinner attendees with “camp song” style music. Many members dressed in typical
“North Woods” attire.
Saturday was judging day, complete
with a replica of the 1959 HollmanMoody Thunderbird racecar shown by
owner Wally Warhepa. Best of show
honors for best driven car went to
Ross Reed with his 1963 Roadster, Best
of Show trailered was won by Gene
Hnatuk from Canada with his 1964
convertible We had four Senior Division cars in attendance, three were
displayed in the Participation Division
and were not judged, the owners were
Gary & Jeanie Dickinson, Al & Marilyn
Schulz and Barry & Diane Blazevic.
Dan & Marilyn Schafer brought their
senior 1966 convertible and took a
first place in the judged division. In
the Primary Division we had four first
place winners, owners were Ross
Reed, Gene Hnatuk, Ray & Pat Koski
and Jerry & Helen Peterson. Display
Division first place winners were Jim
& Joanne Reed, Gene & Ruth Jackson, George & Darlene Rue and John
& Karen Ryan. First place winners
in the Drivers Division went to Ed &
Joanne Schimidt, Cliff & Pat Lieske,
Jack & Leila Nessen, Mike Abbott, Tim
& Laura Pundt, Ed & Joanne Sefara,
David Doerr and Ray & Pat Koski.
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Four of the new generation birds were
at the show, all receiving first place
honors. The owners were Jim & Maureen Mills, Charles & Marcia Carroll,
Lloyd & Ardys Smith and Max & Bev
Bowman. In the Heritage Division we
had two first place cars owned by Jim
& Sherri McNew and Barry & Diane
Blazevic. Two Late Model entries received first place honors; the owners
were Terry & Dusty Fletcher and Bruce
Nelson. Two Modified cars took home
first place trophies; owners were Jeff
Schneider & Bev and Keith DeLuca.
The South East Region held a Regional
convention this year and was hosted
by the Dixieland Thunderbirds Chapter.
The show was held in Warner Robbins,
Georgia from September 4 to 7. Thunder in Dixie was in full swing on Thursday with cars and owners arriving at the
Ramada Inn in Warner Robins, Georgia,
room rates were a very special $59.
Team Ford and Saleen brought a prototype Saleen BonSpeed Thunderbird to
the convention. They also brought their
Hollywood Homicide Saleen Mustang
for members to see and even purchase
if the spirit moved anyone. The cars
stayed on display in front of the hotel
for most of the weekend.
Several members experienced mechanical problems on the way to the
show including a stuck valve that
caused the engine to lose power which
required the head to be removed, not
an easy fix. This was done by club
members in the parking lot after the
car was brought to the show the last
50 miles by Virgil Smith of the Saleen
group, who drove his F 550 pickup
with gooseneck trailer out to the interstate to bring the 1959 convertible
owned by Danny Watts to the hotel.
After all this excitement everyone enjoyed a BBQ dinner on Thursday eve-
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ning despite some overcast weather
and possible storms. Friday was set
aside to see local sites including a
group of members who went over
to Reeves RPM for the Thunder Road
Chassis Dyno event. Another group
caravanned out to the Air Museum at
Robins Air Force Base under police escort. The air museum boasts a worldclass collection of aircraft from our Air
Corp history. Meanwhile back at the
hotel Jim Lyle and crew were working to get Danny’s convertible back on
the road. Judges training took place
on Friday afternoon in preparation for
the concours on Saturday morning. A
poker run around the city of Warner
Robins was the fun event after an “all
you can eat” Low Country Boil at the
hotel. After the poker run a DJ provided music for our entertainment
while prizes were awarded for the
best poker hands.
Judging took place on Saturday morning after a briefing by the chief judge
then three judging teams went to
work. The concours field consisted of
38 cars including twelve of the new
generation. Judging was completed by
2:30 P.M. just in time for several of our
members to drive pilots of the USAF
Thunderbirds from our hotel to the airport for the afternoon air show where
they were the featured performance.
There was a photo opportunity with
the pilots and a question and answer
session. That evening the banquet dinner included Beef Tenderloins and Herb
Chicken and all the fixins. The show
was a big hit with the local community and was covered by newspapers
and television. The Mayor also made a
surprise appearance and was very impressed with the Thunderbirds.
Best of Show Trailered went to Randy
& Karen Rychlik of Georgia with a 1962
convertible, they also took home the
Best of Show Overall, a special award to
the highest scoring car. The Best Overall
award was named for WW II hometown
hero General Robert L. Scott who was a
pilot with the famed Flying Tigers. Best
of Show Driven was awarded to Clell
& Ann Stewart of Florida with a 1961
Hardtop. A Best Heritage (1955-1957)
was awarded at the show and won by
Jim & Sherri McNew of Oklahoma with
their 1955. First place winners in the
Primary Division were Randy & Karen
Rychlik, Ray & Shirley McCully, Van
Gale, and Jim & Sherri McNew. Second
place went to Clell & Ann Stewart and
Hugh & Lindalee Walters. Third place
Primary went to George & Bettie Queen
and Rick & Natalie Powell earned a third
place. In the Drivers Division we had
two first place awards, they went to
Joe & Mae Lipovsky and Tucker & Terry
Haught. There were two second place
awards to Dale & Donna Hardie and Rod
Barko . We had two cars entered in the
Touring Division and both received a
first place, owners were Chip Hood and
Bill Eckert. We had only one Late Model
entered and it took a first place owned
by C.E. & Nancy Ward. There were five
cars in the Modified division, no first
place awards but two seconds went
to Daniel & Eileen Watts and Timothy
Byas, three third place trophies went
to Whitey Demaree, Tony Barker and
Steve Smith. In the Current Generation
division we had four first place awards.
There went to Dee & Mark Monroe,
John & Debbie Bowen, Hugh & Lindalee
Walters and Pam & James Piper.
The premier event of the year was our
31st International convention which
was held in Southfield, Michigan in
conjunction with the Ford Motor Company 100th anniversary from June 12
to the 16th. Tickets for the Ford cel-
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ebration were $24.95 per person and
available from Ford. Our host hotel
was the Holiday Inn at Southfield that
was located about ten miles north of
Ford’s corporate headquarters and
their celebration. You may have noticed at the beginning of this history I
mentioned that it was the club’s 35th
anniversary, this is true, the club was
started in 1968 but the first convention
of National scope was held in 1972 and
we had to cancel the National show in
1992 due to hotel complications which
makes this our 31st show.
The Ford Motor Company used their
parking lot and adjoining areas at their
headquarters for parking of all of the
different Ford makes and models, ranging from the very earliest models to
the latest power plants. Many of our
members who attended our convention
also were involved with the big Ford
show. No other optional activities were
offered to members who attended our
show. The Saturday evening awards
banquet was the only thing you needed to sign up for except if you wanted your car judged of course but we
don’t charge to have our members cars
judged as some clubs do. The banquet
consisted of English Cut Strip Beef Loin
or Chicken Picatta, but the meal was
secondary to the trophy presentation.
Alan Tast and John McCarthy also put
together a presentation that was inspired. They organized a team of Wixom workers who had actually helped
build the first Thunderbirds to come off
the assembly line in the late 50s. After
a professionally organized power point
presentation, the old timers, some had
worked for Ford since the late 40s, took
questions from our members.
We were privileged to have our third
club President Larry & his wife Nancy
Seyfarth with us; they brought their
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Senior 1959 convertible and showed
it in the Senior Display Division. They
brought this car and showed it at the
very first convention of our club way
back in 1972, it was a company car
that the Seyfarth’s drove for it’s first
year then they bought it. At the time
Larry was an engineer for Ford. Larry
and Nancy served the club for many
years, Larry as our third President and
Nancy in several positions including
Vice President and Secretary.
We had just over 100 registrations.
We judged 72 cars and awarded 56
trophies. We had only eleven cars in
the Senior/Primary judged Divisions
earning awards. John and Marge Sawyer of Michigan with their 1965 Landau earned best of Show Driven. Jim
Cappuzzo of New Jersey earned best
of Show Trailered for his 1963 Sport
Roadster. Pictures of the two best
of show winners can be seen on the
front and rear cover of the September/October “Scoop”. Winners in
the Senior judged Division were Jim
Cappuzzo, William & Susan Darrington
and Dan & Marilyn Schaeffer. Bob
Ranick and Harold & Margaret Secrest
also brought their Senior cars and put
them in the Senior Display Division.
Three cars were entered in the Senior
Participation division, owners were
Larry & Nancy Seyfarth, Bob Ranick
and Harold & Margaret Secrest. First
place winners in the Primary Division
were Randall & Karen Rychlik, Anton
& Janette Anderson, Elaine Anderson, Dwayne Hickman, John & Mary
McCarthy, John & Marge Sawyer and
Keith & Kathy Hoppel. We had only
one-second place award in Primary it
was awarded to Elmer Tatman. There
were two third place cars in Primary,
Richard & Natalie Powell and Wayne &
Snyder were the owners.
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Dennis & Judie Moreau took a first
place and Jerry & Harriett Trzeciak
took a second place in the Modified
Division. Two cars were shown in the
Late Model division. Donald Reinke
took a second place and Bill & Shirley
Shestopalka took a third place. We
had five “new” models in the Current
Year Division, all of them received a
first place award. The winners were
Lou & Marilyn Paliani, Larry & Bobbie Menefee, James & Maurine Mills,
Max & Beverly Bowman and Marc &
Cindy Sagrillo. First place winners in
the Drivers Division were Ed & Joanne
Schmidt, Thomas Tabor, Ed & Sandy
Elzinga, Jack & Leila Nessen, and Paul
& Charlotte Nichols. Second place in
Drivers went to Roger Noll, Tim & Teresa Hickman, Art & Pat Roe and Jerry
& Marianne Schmalling. Tim & Laura
Pundt took a third place in the Drivers division. First place winners in the
Display Division were Jay Williamson,
Kevin & Karen Wallenhorst, Debbie &
Alan Shorr, Charles Glendenning, Greg
& Jackie Dockter, Mike Mielke, Terri
& Bob McNeill and Bob Harris. Second
place in Display went to David Lau,
James De La Cruz, Cindy Taylor, Cindy
& Randy Mattson, Dale Komives, Lynn
Likar, and Alice & Ken Crosbie. Third
place in Drivers went to Scott Nelson,
Dave Edmonds, Leo Gravelle, Dean
Kleinhenz, Bernard & Marcia Steffans
and Gene Collins.
Paliani told us that the club is basically treading water in respect to membership and we are holding at about
2000 members. Renewal notices will
be included in the fall “Scoops” to remind members about their new expiration date. An updated membership
rooster and bylaws is now available
yearly on a computer disc that can be
requested by members, it is updated
yearly. Vice President Paliani tells
us that most of the club’s business is
conducted throughout the year via email as questions and concerns occur
and these decisions are ratified at the
yearly board of directors meeting. It
was decided to change the renewal
for members to be January first for
all members and to prorate members
who join during the year, this was
considered to be a money saving issue. The next item was ratification
of new VTCI officers, which was approved unanimously. Several changes
in the By laws were discussed concerning wording to satisfy state law,
the change in the renewal time, and
allowances for officers. The board
accepted all changes. Another issue concerned the purchase of dash
plaques for the International convention; the directors turned this down.
An event report by Terri McNeill discussed what if any changes the membership would approve for conventions. The poll returned by members
indicated that they wanted to keep
events the way they are and would
like to see more trained judges for
our judged events.
New business included the sites for
next year’s conventions; the International show will be held at Hannibal,
Missouri and hosted by the Land of Lincoln chapter. The South Central region
will host a Regional in the Dallas, Texas
area. The South West region is planning a show in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Graham Hurley invited all of us to join
him in England in July for a European
convention. President Longaker explained the changes to the membership renewal beginning next January
and the directors approved the 2004
budget. There was some discussion
about judges training, recognition,
and the possibility of having judging
on Friday rather than the traditional
Saturday and having the concours rules
put on a compact disc for easier use.
The annual board of directors meeting was held on June 12, all members
of the board were present. In the
Treasurer’s report Randy Mattson indicated that we were showing a loss but
it was attributed to the change in the
dues being changed to the first of the
year starting this year and all members had not renewed on time. The
Secretaries Report was next, Marilyn
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Honorary lifetime membership was
given to three members, Ken Harkema
and O. G. McDonald, former concours
directors and Jim Cappuzzo, former
Regional Director.
President Longaker then addressed the
board and told us that his new business
and family obligations have taken most
of his free time and he has decided to
step down as our President after two
years of his four-year term. He will
turn over his duties to Vice President
Lou Paliani after this convention. Lou
will serve out the remaining two years
of Steve’s term. President Paliani addressed the club in the September/October Scoop as our new President. It
was decided that Paul Prokop, South
Central Regional Director will replace
Lou as Vice President and Wayne Hingle
from New Orleans will take Paul’s place
as South Central Regional Director. This
concludes the board minutes for 2003.
Ford 100th Anniversary
The Thunderbirds of England Chapter
has invited us to England next year for
the first V.T.C.I. official convention
held there. A bus tour of London and a
boat trip down the River Thames with
a trip to the Duxford Air Museum and
a trip to Cambridge University were
just some of the highlights our European Director Graham Hurley has
planned to keep us busy. Many of our
members will take to the skies to enjoy this unusual show next year. I will
report on it in the next edition of the
club’s History.
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License Plate Personalities
Owner; Joe Roundy, Member of the Idaho Vintage
Thunderbird Club Plate on a 1993 (SpeedBird)
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Reader’s Rides
Submitted by Steve & Ann Longaker
Picture above is taken at the Madison County GA homecoming in October
of 2006. Our 1956 Thunderbird led the parade with several other classics. Our car transported homecoming queen, Amber Hill. She had not
seen the car until it picked her up and the dress color matched the car
perfectly! It was just one of those magnificent coincidences!!! The car
was as big a hit as Amber was...
The Reader’s Rides section is for all members. Please send me your
Thunderbird photos and information about your Thunderbird for the
Reader’s Rides. Not all photos I receive have the quality necessary for
front or rear covers, I will use those photos submitted for Reader’s
Rides. (Photos will ONLY be returned with a SASE) Send your photos:
Terri McNeill 3650 Ronald Rd. Crete, IL 60417
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On the Back Cover
On the Front Cover
by Jean & Fred Sowle, England
We had owned a Pontiac Firebird
for over twenty years, a good car
and we were really quite happy with it…That is until one day
we had a drive in a 65 T. Bird
Convertible. We were very much
impressed and from that moment
wanted to own one! This was
over twelve years ago, possibly
more and Freddie had set his heart
on finding a 65/66 convertible in
top condition, or at least one with
a first class paint job.
We had numerous vacations to
California, searching for the right
car. During that time we met some
really great people including Ralph
and Anita Nunez, Gerry and Harriet
Trzeciak, Joe and Loise Arce, and
Ann and George Bushling. (We were
so saddened to hear of George’s
recent passing) Over the years we
all became very good friends and
we enjoyed meeting up with them
at Palm Springs almost every year.
A low mileage (68,000) car with maintenance records documenting
all service done to it since the original owner. This amazes me as
I am the 6th owner. When I bought the car on Ebay two years ago,
the owner didn’t even advertise the documentation, he just threw
a duffle bag full of the receipts in the back seat of the car when
it was shipped from California! A consistent show winner and head
turner, this car is a joy to drive
We now realize that we lost a lot
of time looking for a specific Model
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Fun, Fun, Fun, in South Bend, Indiana
Submitted by Roger Noll,
President Hoosier Vintage
Thunderbird Club
October 21, 2006
A total of 44 members and guests of
The Vintage Thunderbird Club of Indiana and host club, Hoosier Vintage
Thunderbird Club, joined together
in the historic city of South Bend, Indiana to tour the Center for History
Museum, The National Studebaker
Museum, and Copshahom, the the
former home of Joseph Doty Oliver.
Studebaker National Museum’s
priceless collection of wagons,
vehicles, and artifacts spans 150
years of local industrial history. Its
new home is a state of the art museum reflecting the design traditions of Studebaker buildings from
the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Copshahom, built in 1895-96, was
designed by Charles Alonzo Rich of
New York. It was the home of Joseph Doty Oliver, President of the
Oliver Chilled Plow Works. The
house is made of native granite, has
three floors with a full basement
and attic, an interior of oak, cherry
and mahogany, thirty-eight rooms,
nine bathrooms and fourteen fireplaces. The furnishings on all floors
are original, showing the house as it
appeared when used by the Oliver
Family. The furnishings date from
the late 18th century to the mid
20th century and include furniture,
porcelains, glass, silver, prints, and
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bronzes. Also on the two and a half
acre site includes historic gardens,
the Copshaholn Carriage House,
and Leighton Gallery Visitor Center,
the History Center, and the Worker
House Museum.
The Center for History features
five galleries including “Voyages
Gallery”, a series of permanent
exhibitions where visitors can explore stories of the St. Joseph River Valley from pre-historic era to
the present day.
A delicious lunch was served at The
East Bank Emporium Restaurant
located in downtown South Bend,
overlooking the St. Joseph River,
Century Center, Island Park and
the East Race Waterway.
It was a very interesting and enjoyable day, and it was great to renew
acquaintances with the Indianapolis
area club members. It was a wonderful way to end our club season.
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in top condition. In the event, or it
just so happened that there was a
black 61 for sale about four hours
away in the UK. We went to see it,
iked it a lot and brought it back
with us. This was May 2001.
It was a good straight car, not
welded and no rust. It had been
partially restored in Florida during 1989/1990 and there, painted
black, and then imported into the
UK in 1995, having had two previous owners in the North of England.
The car had lots of small jobs to be
done. It has a good strong engine
and transmission and with the car
were US receipts for thousands of
$’s for parts, for chrome work and
convertible top overhaul. Ralph
kindly helped me to locate the
parts that I now needed. It was at
this time that we e mailed him the
VIN number and He replied at once
asking us to check the VIN number
again? Next he asked us to look for
gold paint under the carpets. We
soon found the gold paint, it was
all very exciting! It now appeared
that we had a rare 61 festival/
pace car which was hiding under
a really good black paint job! The
restorers in the US, the previous
owners and ourselves had no idea
that it was such a rare car!
The car sounds great too, with new
stainless steel mufflers and pipes.
It is great to take it out on a good
day with the top down, it just goes
like Dynamite!
The photograph was taken at the
gate house of Lullingston Castle at
Eynsford in Kent, which is under an
hours drive from London. It is set
in 140 acres, one of England’s oldest Family Estates, dating back to
the time of Domesday. The present Manor House, Built in 1497 has
been home to the same family ever
since. Both Henry V111 and Queen
Ann are known to have been regular visitors. It is well worth a visit
when on vacation in the UK.
Larry’s Thunderbird Parts
Jesser Keys
This car had even been featured in
the UK Classic American car magazine, issue #100 in August 1999, all
unaware even at this time that it was
a Festival car. I bet it would look really great in gold too! The car is all
sorted and set up good now. It drives
really well, especially on it’s new
wheels and radial tyres. The underneath is all painted, also many new
bolts, and anything worn replaced.
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Paul Prokop, Concours Director
Two items for this issue: our 2006 show results and
a new concours rule on data plate deviations.
Concours
Corner
2006 show season:
In 2006, we held four regionals (Fredericksburg,
Texas; Kansas City, Kansas; Flagstaff, Arizona
and Boise, Idaho) and the international in Orlando, Florida. We judged 121 Thunderbirds in
six divisions (5 senior, 31 primary, 47 driver, 19
touring, 15 modified and 4 late models). We
displayed 45 Thunderbirds in three classes (4 in
senior participation, 17 2002-2005 models and
24 in all the other display classes)
Every one of those Thunderbirds represented the
hard work and hopes of an owner who was willing to enter the arena of competition and accept public praise and endure criticism for their workmanship.
I commend each of you for your efforts and investment (both financial and
emotional).
Each competing owner deserves a thorough and fair evaluation of their
Thunderbird – please do your part and get certified as a VTCI concours
judge and do your part in the judging process.
New data plate deviation concours rule:
The board has approved a new concours rule requiring modification point
deductions for items specified on the data plate or in the VIN, that appear
differently on the Thunderbird. The new text is:
nally installed unless the installation
is not complete and/or not installed
to factory requirements.
A number of significant attributes
of the Thunderbird are documented
on the data plate and in VIN stampings. Judges will be able to determine if the car is a special model, i.e.
convertible, Sports Roadster, Turbo
Coupe, etc., what engine, transmission, or rear end should be installed
and the correct (original) exterior
color and interior trim. The car must
match the data plate and VIN stampings or modification point(s) will be
deducted as outlined in the judging
sheets. Alteration to the data plate is
not allowed.
Factory installed options (those designated with an “F” in the OFS listing)
present on the vehicle but specified
differently on the data plate or in the
VIN will result in modification point(s)
deduction. For example, on a 1963,
a “M” code aluminum intake manifold
and triple carburetors on a vehicle
with a “Z” code in the VIN would result
in a modification point deduction.
It is the intention of this section
to recognize obvious, objective
modifications – a raven black 1963
Thunderbird repainted rangoon red,
a vinyl interior changed to leather,
etc. Minor, subjective variations,
such as the proper shade for the
Emberglo metallic on a 1965 Special
Landau, for example, will not result
in a deduction.
For the authenticity award, which
uses the criterion of factory-delivered
condition, the presence of additional
factory-only accessories, such as air
conditioning in a car originally built
without it, when compared against
the required factory documentation,
will result in a ‘0’ entry. See Section
3.4, AUTHENTICITY AWARD.
This new rule will be in effect for
the 2007 show season and will be included in the next revision to volume
1 of the concours rules.
2.9 Use & installation of factory-installed accessories & options.
Factory installed accessories are those components that were available for
installation on a Thunderbird during its original assembly. In some cases, a
factory-installed accessory could also be provided and installed by a Ford
dealer if the item was so designated in factory literature. Some items or
option packages were only available from the factory due to assembly and/
or installation requirements. Documentation of what was originally installed
from the factory can be found on copies of the Thunderbird’s original factory
invoice/gate release, build/routing (a.k.a. ROT) sheet, the retail price list
posted with the car, (i.e. “window sticker”) and to some degree, the data
plate and VIN stampings.
Installation of accessories only available through the factory is not allowed on
Thunderbirds that were not originally built with them. VTCI judging does not
require the owner provide factory invoice/gate release, build/routing (a.k.a.
ROT) sheet or the retail price list posted with the car, (i.e. “window sticker”),
with the exception of cars being judged for authenticity. Without these documents the judge will not be able to determine if certain options were origi-
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Microsoft Access Database Expert Needed
It has been a long term goal of VTCI to create and maintain a database of judging results from regionals and internationals. Ideally, the database would reside
on the server with our website and be accessible to members via password.
That is proving to be a complex task, so, in the short term, we intend to create the database in Microsoft Access and include it on the annual CD, along
with the roster, bylaws, etc.
What we need is a person experienced in database creation to get us up and
running within Microsoft Access – write the tables needed and create the
data input interface so that I can enter the data.
Ideally, a volunteer will step forward. If not, and you are a professional in
the field (you make a living working with databases), we can negotiate some
level of remuneration.
If you can do this for your club, please contact me at pjprokop@cox.net.
Thanks,Paul J. Prokop. Concours Director, VTCI
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Sad And Scary
Thunderbird Story
Follow Up...
by Steve Legel
I appreciated the prompt Oakland County Sheriff response, and
Adler’s towing company careful lift
of my one-wheel-less Thunderbird
and recommendation to use Baker’s service in Pontiac Michigan.
National Parts Depot in Livonia
Michigan had a pair of rear drums
in stock, and NAPA provided shoes
and cylinders. Within a few days
of running around, Bakers had redone both sides of the rear brakes
and the car was roadworthy. With
a bent left rear fender and broken
pieces in the trunk, I drove it cross
town and back to my workshop
building. On investigation, all lug
nuts had worked their way off the
lugs on the left rear wheel. All 5
lug nuts were only finger tight on
the right side as well. Baker explained to me that it is common
with untightened lug nuts to loosen
all the way on the left side rather
than on the right. As the left wheel
rotates forward, counter-clock46
wise, there is a constant rub of the
wheel against the lug nut, pushing
the lug nuts in a counter clockwise
direction. In this way, effectively
loosening the lug nut, i.e., rotating it off the lug bolt stud. This
typically does not happen on the
right side, where forward motion
rotates the wheel clockwise and in
a way, pulls the lug nut to stay on
the lug bolt stud. Classic Chrysler
products, and some other makes,
utilize reverse threaded lugs on
the left side.
I filed a claim with my classic
car insurer, Hagerty. I have been
pleased with the interest and
concern regarding my problem.
While my problem was small, I believe the company will go to great
lengths to satisfy a policy holder.
I had restored the car previously,
and have a fully equipped shop. I
had asked for the courtesy of being
allowed to repair my Thunderbird,
at my leisure. This was acceptable
under my policy. An appraiser was
assigned my claim, and he phoned
and made arrangements, at my
convenience to meet me at my
office, where it was easy for me
to bring my car to work. Together
we discussed the damage and approach to the repair. Mr. Haller is
knowledgeable and friendly. He
made allowance for disassembly,
body panel work, welding, door
alignment, finish prep, painting
and reassembly. He made allowance for replacement of parts too
bent to restore, based on an estimate for good used parts from
Marvin Hill’s Thunderbird Center.
He coordinated the invoices I had
already paid for the tow, the brake
parts and service, as well as his
calculation for the body repair.
Among the paperwork, was verification of clear title in my name.
I sent a photocopy of my title,
registration and Hagerty proof of
insurance. I had never looked, or
noticed, that the VIN on my policy
did not match the VIN on my title,
until the claims adjuster, Heather,
at Hagerty was verifying the paperwork. I made a pencil tracing from
the data plate and took my original paperwork to Michigan Secretary of State (DMV in some states).
Turns out, a clerical error had been
made when I titled the car 15 years
ago, and the previous title number,
and not the vehicle identification
number, had been transposed on
the VIN line of the title, when the
new title number was assigned. I
had to write and sign an affidavit explaining the problem, leave
my data plate tracing and pay a
$15.00 fee to correct the Secretary
of State error. Hagerty Insurance
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ed title request paperwork. In all,
the claim was settled within one
month, including the inspection of
the car and the paperwork snafu.
I do not know if Hagerty subsequently sought subrogation of the
insurance policy of the mechanic
who had worked on the brake system just prior to the incident and
did not torque the lug nuts. I have
not been back to discuss it.
It is my plan to begin work on the
Thunderbird when our Michigan winter weather breaks in the spring.
On a humorous note, I searched
and searched for my missing tire
and rim. I provided this tongue in
cheek description of my efforts to
my local chapter newsletter...
“Man arrested after roadside incident,” Associated Press, Oakland
County Michigan
Today police arrested an apparent
vagrant as he emerged from roadside bushes. The man, police report, was wearing what appeared
to be only ragged remnants of
clothing and his skin was covered
with swollen welts and cuts over
90% of his flesh. One grizzly sheriff
commented, “I saw that Mel Gibson movie, and the flogging was
nothing like this.” Investigators are
unsure how long the man had been
wandering in the dense underbrush
along the highway connector.
The man had been identified as
Steven Legel. He was unable to
speak coherently when he stumbled out of the brush, dehydrated
and numbed. Legel is no stranger
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to the police in this area, having
recently been investigated for
littering an old car tire from the
highway in the same location.
His father, Robert Legel, who asked not
to be identified, shrugged his shoulders
and replied to reporter’s inquiries,
“He’s a car guy and lives in metro
Detroit...what more can I say?”
State of Michigan Natural Resources officers were on hand to ticket
Legel for trampling native species
ground cover along the highway.
At the hospital while cuffed to a
gurney, Legel momentarily gained
consciousness, and cried out, “Call
C.S.I. and find my wheel!!” Before
lapsing into a semi comatose state.
I spent 2 ½ hours today combing
the deep brush looking for my errant wheel and tire. I covered both
sides of the roadway, at least 3/4
mile in each direction, I looked as
far as I could get away from the
roadway. An expanding 360 degree
search from where the grinding
marks are still in the cement from
where the wheel fell off. I explored
the probable routes, the possible
routes, the unlikely routes and a
couple no way Jose routes that the
tire may have traveled. I looked
for it rolling away, but I think it
probably jammed in between the
fender skirt and fender, then the
weight of the car pressed against
it, until the skirt gave way and it
ejected from under the car. I tried
scouting out how it could bounce
like a basket ball, changing directions. Surprisingly, this stretch of
road is lined by multiple guard rails
and fencing. I still think it is under
the dense weeds, and as fall comes
I still have hope to find it.
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Fall did arrive, and in November I had
the opportunity to retrace my route.
Today, Friday 11/17/06 was the
day for the state high school girl’s
swimming preliminaries at Oakland
University. My daughter, Shelby,
was qualified in the 200 I.M. and
the 500 Freestyle. I saw patients in
the morning and left for the meet
at lunchtime. My route from the office to the Oakland University took
me past the section of road where
the wheel came off, and where I
was unable to find it despite 4 1/2
hours of scrounging in heavy thorny
brush. The route is inconvenient
from home or work, so I decided to
stop and have another look, as fall
has set in and the leaves are off
the trees here.
Concours Parts
I exited the expressway, where I had
done on previous searches and was
HORRIFIED to see that the area of
heavy brush had been mowed with
a bushwacker, the trees cut down
and run through a chipper. The area
had been leveled with a bulldozer.
I thought for sure if my wheel was
there it had been mangled and the
tire shredded or if found already
on its way to a landfill. Dedicated
to the last, I parked the car and
walked into the area. About 100
yards in, there was a large pile of
debris...pallets, boards, branches,
signs, other tires. On the far side of
the huge pile, about waist high...
you guessed it...sat my rim and
tire, smiling in its pink rim and
white wall glory. The rim was not
bent and the tire not shredded. In
fact the tire held air and the white
wall was pretty clean. I rolled it
back to my car and loaded it into
the trunk. Total invested time...
about 5 minutes.
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Advertising your Event
By Terri McNeill, Publications Director
Whether we’re talking about a largescale regional or international convention or a smaller local show, attendance
at VTCI-sponsored events can be measurably increased through effective marketing; beginning as early as possible, preferably, at least a year or more in advance
of the start date. Show coordinators are
encouraged to take advantage of recent
improvements to the Scoop and submit
promotional articles, full-color pictures,
registration forms and event schedules as
soon as details are finalized. To maximize
attendance and thus, the eventual success of your show, I recommend publicizing your event in at least three (3) issues
prior to the scheduled event; in keeping
with this schedule, materials should be in
my hands no later than eight (8) months
prior to the start date.
Show coordinators should also keep in
mind that advertising materials and
forms placed in the Scoop must conform
to the physical restrictions imposed by
the actual size of the printed page. As
VTCI Publications Director and managing
editor of the Scoop, I reserve the right
to exercise editorial privilege and reformat these materials in a manner which
conforms to current Scoop publication
standards, and/or to enhance the materials’ artistic and presentation value.
In particular, all registration forms must
comply with the VTCI’s master registration template, which has been provided
to all chapter presidents and approved
by the BOD. As with regular vendor advertising, all materials publicizing VTCIsponsored events will be sent to the
show coordinator, electronically, for final proofing prior to their insertion into
the Scoop. Prompt response by show coordinators will assure adequate publicity
for their events.
Terri McNeill, Publications Director
From
the
Editor
SCOOP PHOTOS: I am sure you have noticed
that we now have color on the inside of our
magazine! BUT, I am very quickly running out
of photos to use on the color pages and I really need your help.
I need cover and “Reader Ride” photos. Don’t
just send one, send 4-5 so I can choose and use
more than one. Front, back, 3/4, interior, engine etc. I also need licence plate photos (closeup) and A photo of the car that it is attached.
AND if it is a high resolution photo, with a very
nice, and possibly a unique background it will
appear on the cover. Portrait for the front cover (hold the camera sideways),
or landscape for the back cover.
Send photos one of two ways; digital, (the best) the highest resolution your
camera will achieve, (the less photos you are able to take on your card/
memory mean better resolution) and don’t retouch it in any way, send directly from the camera. You can send them either e-mail (10 meg maximum)
or write a cd disc and send to me snail mail at the address below.
2. If you are using a film camera, send me either the disk (or copy the
disk) that most photo processing places provide or a professionally processed photo, Please no reprints from your home printer as they do not
scan well. They leave a rough emulsion type finish that covers the original photo. Good example; compare the quality of page 36 and 37. The
photo on 36 was (I believe) printed on a home printer, it has a darker film
covering the photo and takes away it’s sharpness, I had to spend quite
a bit of time after scanning trying to get it clear enough to use. I really
wanted to use the photo as it was a unique situation that should not be
passed up. The photos on page 37 were digital, from a high resolution
camera and I am sure you can see the difference. They were put on a CD
and snail-mailed to me along with many photos for me to choose from for
the collage. I have had members get very upset with me because I can
not use their photos on the cover of the Scoop but there is criteria that
needs to be followed. Photos seen in the Scoop are only as good as the
photos that are sent to me. Last word...NO WEB PHOTOS!!!
For a detailed article on taking a photo for the Scoop go to
http://vintagethunderbirdclub.org/scoop%20photos_low_res.pdf
Please send Scoop material to: Terri McNeill 3650 Ronald Rd. Crete, IL 60417
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Record Thunderbird Sales Prices
Submitted by Steve Longaker
November 11, 2006, Addison, Illinois was the time and place of the “Cappy”
Collection auction conducted by RM Auctions of Ontario, Canada.
Jerry Capizzi has for years participated in the VTCI, Lincoln, Mercury
and Edsel Clubs. When his cars appeared at meets we all new that they
would probably be best of show winners. Bob Welsh and Chuck Mill, who
did all of the restorations, turned out the best of the best. Each vehicle
was perfectly restored and absolutely stunning!
The auction attracted many bidders including some folks from the VTCI.
The bidding was fast and furious with several new records established.
Below is a listing of the Thunderbirds that were bid on and sold.
1966 Convertible and tonneau cover................... $ 88,000
1960 Convertible with air.................................. 63,800
1958 Convertible with air................................. 111,100
1957 “F” Supercharged.................................... 319,000
1963 Triple Black “M” Roadster.......................... 192,500
1957 “E” Dual carb......................................... 187,000
1962 “M” Roadster......................................... 121,000
1956........................................................... 69,300
1963 “M” Convertible....................................... 88,000
1955........................................................... 55,000
1962 “M” Roadster.......................................... 68,750
1957........................................................... 71,500
1961 Convertible............................................ 44,000
1956........................................................... 63,250
1959 Convertible............................................ 41,250
1963 “M” Landau............................................ 57,750
Dottlings T-Bird Connection
It was with mixed emotions as we watched the collection of national
show winners sold and split up. We will miss the cars, Jerry Capizzi, Bob
Welsh and Chuck Mill on the show field.
VTCI Folks in attendance included Paul Prokop, Jimmy Cappuzzo, Doug
Legg, Ron Bates and Steve Longaker
The total, one day, take: $5.6 million.
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Bird Nest
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Installing New
Driver’s Side Hinges
1995 Thunderbird LX
Submitted by Greg Marshall,
Calgary, Alberta Canada
It is possible to remove both upper
and lower hinges from the driver’s
side door without taking apart the
dash. The removal of the parking
brake foot assembly is definitely
required. This has to be done so
that you take out the inner black
plastic/foam skirting that is secured behind the brake assembly.
Once secure you can release the
brake and you should have plenty of
slack to pull off the cable from the
foot assembly. Use a 13mm or 1/2”
box end wrench to compress the
prongs of the retaining clip so you can
pull the rubber cable away from the
foot brake. Remove the wiring harness that’s bolted to foot brake and
the parking brake switch connector.
Once the foot brake is out you can
pull the plastic skirting out by removing the upper tab near the
firewall. For the access to the lower hinge nut you need to unbolt a
switch box so you can reach it with
Prior to this other panels need to removed; are the lower steering column cover and the side cowling.
To remove the parking brake you
need to create slack in the cable
so you can pull the end of the cable
off the pulley arm. You can do this
by two ways, either releasing the
tensioner near the rear axle under
the car, or you can lightly clamp
the front intermediate cable connector (located under the driver’s
footboard area) to the underskirting of the car. To clamp the intermediate connector, compress the
parking brake fully, then C-clamp
the connector to metal of the underskirting of the body. You don’t
have to clamp it very hard and you
might want to use a small rag to
protect the paint.
a socket extension (it comes off
with two bolt screws.) You should
now be able to access the upper
and lower nuts with 12” socket extension on 13mm socket.
There is no need to remove the
door panel since the wiring does not
readily disconnect to fully remove
the door. There should be enough
slack in the wiring inside the door
to rest the door of some sandbags.
You’ll need another person at this
stage. Remove inner upper and lower hinge nuts. Remove the door side
bolts first, then frame side. Bolt
new hinges to the frame, first taking note of where you marked the
placement of the old frame-side
hinges. Bolt hinges to the door.
If the alignment is out. You’ll need a
3/8” universal drive to adjust your
frame side hinges from the outside
when the door is fully open. Use
a floor jack and a section of 2x4
wood to keep the door in position
when installing and for adjusting
the door (position the jack towards
the end of the length of the door).
Adjusting the door so that it fits
right is perhaps the trickiest part,
and requires some skill and a bit of
luck to dial-in the door so it closes
properly. Do not adjust striker pin
as a way to compensate a misaligned door. It may however need
replacing if badly worn.
Reassemble in reverse order.
McNeill Design
Motorspot Inc.
Have a tech article to share? Please e-mail to our Technical Director Bob Pontiff
Romapo@1scom.net or snail mail to 3909 Gladney Lane Keller, Texas 76248
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All Ford Carlisle 2007
Is it all cars, what will my family
do? Carlisle Productions tries very
hard to make their events family
friendly. There is a ladies tent set
up with non car activities, there is
a building with kids activities, and
if all else fails, they usually offer
shuttle services to the local malls
for those not as interested in cars.
VTCI will have a tent to meet club
members and take a load off your
feet. Carlisle is big, bring comfy
walking shoes and come join the
fun, there is something for all to
see! The special display buildings
of Fords, Edsels, Mercurys, and
Lincolns are top quality cars, you
will see something you have not
seen before I am sure!
SHOW FIELD REGISTRATION FORM
Register online at www.carsatcarlisle.com/register
June 1-3, 2007
What is “All Ford Carlisle?” Carlisle
Fairgrounds have many car events
through the spring and summer, on
over 80 acres of property in PA. On
the first weekend of June the event
is Fords ONLY and there is something
for everyone. Last year seen over
2000 show cars, more than 1200
vendors, and many cars for sale.
2007 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals
If you are bringing your car; please
register through Carlisle directly.
VTCI is not providing judging. If you
want your car as part of the show
you must register. Make sure you
include the VTCI as your club affiliation. Carlisle will supply a club display tent to us free of charge IF we
register 25 cars, so…bring your cars,
bring the family, meet some new
friends and enjoy a great time!
Friday night from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
is a Thunderbird Only cruise/show
sponsored by Family Ford (local dealership). Free hot dogs, hamburgers
and beverage for Thunderbird owners who show their car, also a few
trophies are awarded.
On Saturday evening, the VTCI will
have dinner reservations at the Famous Sunnyside restaurant in Carlisle. Inquire at the VTCI Tent for
the time of the dinner and directions to the restaurant.
Information You Need to Know
• Registering a vehicle on the show field allows three-day admission for two adults and one vehicle.
• Tow vehicle, trailers, support vehicles and camping units must obtain auxiliary space. These vehicles
are not allowed to stay on the show field.
• NO “FOR SALE” SIGNS allowed on the show field.
• Vehicles must stop outside Gate 3 for final check-in where all show materials for
admittance plus goody bag will be distributed.
• Multiple-vehicle discount applies to vehicles titled to same address (owner’s card required upon
check-in).
• Prices listed below are pre-registration fees. After May 12, all fees will increase by $10.
Fun Field Participant Ballot & Celebrity Pick
� One vehicle pre-registered
$35 = $
Year:
Make:
� Second vehicle pre-registered
Year:
Model:
$30 = $
Make:
� Additional vehicles pre-registered
Model:
Each $25 = $
Year:
Make:
Model:
Year:
Make:
Model:
Payment
Total US fundsenclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
Make checks and money orders payable to Carlisle Productions Inc.
Charge to: � VISA � MasterCard � AmEx � Discover
Account #
Exp. Date
Signature
Contact Information
Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Daytime Ph.
Club/Gathering
Email
VTCI (Vintage Thunderbird Club International)
The hotel is the Quality Inn at Carlisle, rates are $120.99 per night.
For reservations phone 717-243-6000 & say you are with the VTCI.
April 30th 2006 is the last date for hotel registration. See website below for info on the event.
http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/schedule/ford/index.asp
If you have any questions on this event you can visit
their website at www.carsatcarlisle.com or contact
Jim Cappuzzo at 732-970-0299 after 8 pm est.
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Mail to: Carlisle Production Inc. • 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. • Carlisle, PA 17013-1588
March/April 2007
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The Spirit of
Regional Unity
Lou Paliani, President, Vintage
Thunderbird Club International
Now there is a term I’ve never
heard before. In all my travels
through the different regions, the
only region that has come close to
actual realization of that term is
the South Central Region. They actually have a standard that goes to
each new regional director to carry
on a tradition. “Regional Unity” is
a concept we just do not have in
the VTCI and it is responsible for
much going amiss in every area
of functionality of the VTCI. It
is so important that building regional unity will now be my priority. I need every VTCI Officer and
member to completely understand
how all the aspects of this concept
will go together as every member
of VTCI has a part.
The term Regional Unity means
pooling regional assets together
to successfully accomplish an endeavor; funding, support personnel, cooperation, and just plain
helping each other out among the
chapters. I’ve seen glimpses of it;
where I’ve seen it, good things
happened for all. The key element that makes it work is that no
chapter is alone. There is a support system to insure that chapter
is successful and has resources to
draw on other than its own local
membership. A chapter can draw
on the resources of the region for
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what the chapter can not provide.
The person that sees to that is the
Regional Director. Now I’ve just
scared all the regional directors,
well….it goes further, no regional
director is alone. Let’s take hosting a regional for an example; I
have held the regional directors to
a goal of having a regional in every
region, every year. There are three
reasons for this; 1. No regional…no
renewals…VTCI loses members.
This is proven by membership
statistics. 2. Gas prices are high;
members need an event relatively
close to home to participate. 3. A
regional builds a chapter up monetarily and motivationally; activity
brings a chapter to life! If a club
is not active in conducting events,
the biggest question they answer
is, “Where do we eat next?”
Here’s how it works: A rotational
schedule listing all the clubs in
a region must be established by
the regional director giving each
chapter an opportunity to host
a VTCI regional and sent to all
chapters. This allows each chapter to plan years ahead of time for
this event and is fair in choosing
the next chapter to host. It avoids
unwanted completion and conflict
among the chapters. This is an extreme negative we do not want. It
also allows for improved planning
of events on the national level.
There is flexibility in this process.
Chapters may trade dates should
there be an advantage. A chapter
may decline the opportunity and
it goes to the next chapter on the
list. VTCI is not in the business
of making demands on chapters.
However, these changes must be
coordinated through the regional
director as it is the RD’s responsibility to manage the rotational list.
Once a chapter commits to a date,
it is passed to the regional director and approved by the VTCI Vice
President and relayed back to the
Regional Director who informs the
chapter they have a locked in date
and can proceed in planning. This
can be as much as three years in
advance. This will preclude regionals being scheduled on top of each
other as has happened in the past
two years. Here is the Key, Regional Unity; NO CHAPTER IS ALONE.
Funding, each chapter in the region will send $50.00 seed money
to help the hosting chapter. A list
of what the hosting chapter can
not provide for the event is sent
to the regional director to draw
upon assets in the region to help
the hosting chapter as; we need a
chief judge, 5 people to work the
hospitality room and registration
table, tally room personnel. The
regional director then contacts the
rest of the regional chapters to fill
what the hosting chapter needs.
This is a regional effort and builds
a regional identity, spirit and unity.
I always wondered why I never saw
a regional patch proudly proclaiming a person as a member of a specific region.
had in our event planning will be
lessened. Additionally, we need
some of the smaller chapters to
feel confident enough to hold a
regional. To many times I’ve heard
“we are just too small”. That tells
me that we are not doing our job
in supporting our local chapters.
We need to pull our resources together and make sure no chapter
feels on its own.
Let your regional directors know
how you feel about this concept,
let me know and any suggestions
you may have.
Classique Cars Unlimited
That is the goal, a spirit of regional
unity. I hope by adopting this concept, many problem areas we have
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VTCI International Convention
Hi there, Ho there, Whoa there !
The 2007 VTCI International convention will held in our little “ol”
State of Texas this October 11-14
(Thursday to Sunday). At this point,
some plans are still being put together. We know that many of you
will want to come earlier than
Friday night. At this point, we are
tentatively planning a barbecue
(Texas style), visit to a Texas size
private car museum, judging on
Saturday following ample time on
Friday to prepare your car. There
will be the traditional banquet Saturday night of course (but this will
be a Texas style banquet), and of
course the good-byes will come on
checkout Sunday morning.
The convention will be at the
Doubletree hotel near IAH (George
Bush) airport. That’s good news for
anyone flying in as the hotel provides 24 hour free shuttle service.
It’s good news for those of you
trailering your cars into Houston
... you won’t have to trailer them
through really tough Houston traffic. It’s probably even better news
for those of you driving your Thunderbirds to the show ... you won’t
have to drive them through the really tough Houston traffic.
You’ll find your Texas hosts “darn
glad” to have ya’ll ... and we’ll
be “plumb-pleased” to try to accommodate any special needs or
requests anyone has. Ya’ll holler
at us, now, heah?
At the time this note had to be in
for the Scoop’s deadline (January
1!) ... we were kickin’ around a
visit to the Johnson Space Center
way in south Houston, possible trip
to the Galveston Flight museum
in Galveston, possible trip to the
Houston Museum of Natural Sciences (with Texas size Butterfly
exhibit, IMAX movie theatre, planetarium,) etc. but we need your
input as to what those attending
would like to try to do. So ... if
you’re planning on coming ... let
us know what you might like us to
try to plan for you ... or assist you
with if you want to do some exploring on your own. Seriously ...
we want to help YOU!
Thunderbird Headquarters
Hotel sleeping room rates are high
by Motel 6 standards probably ...
but we KNOW the quality you’ll
have in this location is top shelf
and will be totally refurbished with
less than a year on any rejuvenation. Sleeping rooms for VTCI will
be $85 plus tax. This is LESS than
the weekend rate. The banquet
supper Saturday night with your
choice of chicken, fish, or beef will
carry a price of $45 each to include
room rental, service, tip, etc. and
we KNOW this is very competitive
for quality being delivered.
If you have questions or suggestions we’re very eager to try to
help ... try us
Contact: Tom Acquisto (President-VTOH) acquistot@sbc.com or
Bob Kennedy (VTCI show chairman) robertbkennedy@worldnet.att.net
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Country Store
Item
Qty. Price/Ea.
Total
Volume 1: Concours Rules ......................................... ._ ___ x $10.00 =_________
Volume 2: Original Factory Specifications (55-57) ............. ._ ___ x $15.00 =_________
Catalog of T-bird ID Numbers 1955-1993___ ...................... _____ x $27.00 =_________
Thunderbird 2002/Lamm........................................... ._ ___ x $35.00 =_________
How to Rebuild Your Big Block Ford .............................. ._ ___ x $20.00 =_________
T-Birds Book/Mitchel ............................................... ._ ___ x $30.00 =_________
Thunderbird Milestones Book/Mueller............................ ._ ___ x $13.00 =_________
Thunderbird 50 Years Book/Tast NEW!........................... ._ ___ x $34.95 =_________
’58-’66 Authenticity & Restoration Guide/Wonder............. ._ ___ x $34.95 =_________
Ultimate Garages/Phil Berg........................................ ._ ___ x $34.00 =_________
Standard Catalog of Thunderbird/Gunnell....................... ._ ___ x $15.00 =_________
1962 Sports roadster Brochure Reprint........................... ._ ___ x $10.00 =_________
VTCI Logo Watch circle Man/Woman............................ ._ ___ x $29.95 =_________
VTCI lapel/hat pin $3.00 ea. 2 for $5.00....................... ._ ___ x $ 3.00 =_________
VTCI Thunderbird 50th Anniversary charm..................... ._ ___ x $ 3.00 =_________
VTCI Thunderbird 50th Anniversary lapel/hat pin ............ ._ ___ x $ 3.00 =_________
VTCI Windshield Decal............................................. ._ ___ x $ 2.00 =_________
VTCI Fender Cover Circle Red or Black.......................... ._ ___ x $13.00 =_________
VTCI Fender Covers (1 pair) Red or Black....................... ._ ___ x $25.00 =_________
VTCI Golf Shirts circle White, Red, Blue, Green
1. Circle S M L XL 2XL 3XL.......................................... ._ ___ x $26.00 =_________
2. Circle S M L XL 2XL 3XL.......................................... ._ ___ x $26.00 =_________
VTCI Jacket Patches................................................ ._ ___ x $ 3.00 =_________
VTCA Collector Jacket Patches (rare 72 left).................. ._ ___ x $ 3.00 =_________
VTCI Ball cap Circle Khaki or Navy_______ ...................... _____ x $13.95 =_________
VTCI Club Jackets Circle Teal or White Jacket is Flannel Lined
Embroidered Name Desired___________________________________________________
Circle one S M L XL................................................... ._ ___ x $125.00 =________
Circle one 2XL 3XL................................................... ._ ___ x $131.00 =________
VTCI nylon windbreaker Club Jackets Circle Flame Red, White or Black with
Embroidered Name Desired___________________________________________________
Circle one S M L XL 2XL 3XL ........................................ ._ ___ x $75.00 =_________
FOREIGN ORDERS add $10.00 Shipping.................................... $_______________
DOMESTIC ORDERS add $5.00 Shipping.................................... $_______________
TOTAL........................................................................... $_______________
NAME:_____________________________________________________________________
MAIL ADDRESS: _ ____________________________________________________________
CITY - STATE /PROVINCE - ZIP: ________________________________________________
COUNTRY:____________________________ PHONE:_ ______________________________
VISA / MASTERCARD Circle one Card #_ _________________________________________
Expiration Date_ ____________ Name on Card_ ___________________________________
VTCI#___________________________________(if different from above-please print)
Signature_ _________________________________________________________________
Please make check payable & mail to: VTCI Country Store c/o Marilyn Paliani
1304 Greenwood Schertz, TX 78154. Canadian and overseas payment must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank Please
allow 4-6 weeks for delivery a $5 plus bank charges fee for all returned checks
or fax order with credit card # to 210-566-8874
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VTCI Membership Application Form
NAME:_______________________________________________________
SPOUSES NAME: _______________________________________________
MAIL ADDRESS: _ ______________________________________________
CITY_________________________ STATE /PROVINCE_______ZIP: _______
COUNTRY:________________ PHONE:______________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:_ _____________________________________________
LIST NAME IN ROSTER? YES
□
NO
□
LIST E-MAIL ADDRESS IN ROSTER? YES
□
LIST TELEPHONE IN ROSTER? YES
NO
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NO
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□
PLEASE LIST THUNDERBIRD YOU OWN:____________________________
YEAR:_ _________ MODEL:_ _____________________________________
*Annual dues: $35.00 United States and Canada, $55.00 all other
countries. Due the 31st of January each year. Canadian and overseas
payment must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank
For NEW members only Send initial dues according to the month
you join. You will then receive a renewal notice mailed with the
November/December Scoop.
US and
All Other
Canada
Countries
January / February $35.00
$55.00
March /April
$30.00
$47.00
May / June
$25.00
$39.00
July / August
$20.00
$33.00
September / October $15.00
$25.00
November / December$10.00
$17.00
VISA________________________________________________________
MasterCard (circle one)
Card #______________________________________________________
Expiration Date_ _____________________________________________
Name on Card________________________________________________
(if different from above-please print)____________________________
Signature____________________________________________________
Please make check payable & mail to:
Vintage Thunderbird Club International
*Annual dues include a subscription to “Thunderbird Scoop” magazine.
March/April 2007
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Classified Ads
VTCI Members 50 words or less
FREE / over 50 words .25 per word
VTCI non-members 50 words or less
$8.00 / over 50 words .40 per word
Picture ad, members 50 words
$2.00non-members $10.00 (1
picture per ad)
Business classified10.00 members
$20.00 non-members
(Name, address, and phone are
free words) (Three free member
business classified ads of 50 words
or less from the January-June
issue per year all others subject
to $10.00 per ad July-December
issues)
(Sorry, no ad will appear in the
“Scoop” unless accompanied with
correct payment, if applicable)
Repeat insertions must be pre-paid.
“All photos submitted will become
the property of the VTCI
Ads must be received by:
January/February...... November 1
March/April................. January 1
May/June......................March 1
July/August...................... May 1
September/October............ July 1
November/December..September 1
(any ad that arrive late will appear
in the following issue of the
“Scoop” Sorry, no refunds)
VTCI members only: Text Ads of
50 words or less may be e-mailed if
you prefer to:
Make all checks payable to:
Vintage Thunderbird Club
International and mail to:
Terri McNeill
3650 Ronald Road
Crete, IL 60417
you can also find all ad prices and
dates at:
http://vintagethunderbirdclub
.org/ad_policies.htm
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Thunderbirds For Sale
62 Landau completely restored
81,000 miles PS, PB, PW, PS, air,
390, new compressor & clutch on air,
some receipts for work. $17,900 OBO
Call Duane @ 515-276-7996 3/07
1960 T-Bird, rare factory sunroof with
430 engine. 1 of 367 made, red exterior, chrome dress-up kit, wide whites,
full power, all done, you will not be
disappointed. Many extras, excellent
condition. Offers over $22,000 Bob
815-245-0678 3/07
1964 Thunderbird Convertible roadster, unique one of a kind car. Red/
Black early pilot plant car with many
prototype parts still installed. Display
car at the 64 Worlds Fair, owned previously by famous NASCAR owner, full
power and air. Special factory color,
tonneau and K-H wires. Full documentation. $25,000 Bob 818-2488982 CA 3/07
T-Bird Convertibles; 66/428 needs
restoration, 64 S.R. air, windows,
AM/FM, 58 driver, fuel injected,
phone 276-694-3452 VA 3/07
1997 Thunderbird limited edition,
Laser red, silver leather & trim,
very few built, loaded with every
option including moon roof, gorgeous, low miles, garaged day &
night (not daily driven) $9,900.
727-856-5168 FL (3/07)
1965 Landau, Auto, AC, power seat &
windows, 117,000 miles, 20,000 on
engine rebuild. Runs good & is driven weekly. Repainted in 1996, red
with original white top & interior.
Some very small rust bubbles starting. Purchased car in Philadelphia in
1967, lived in TX since 1968. $8,000
325-537-9063 (1/07)
1663 Thunderbird HT, recent restoration includes new factory air, transmission, 390 engine rebuild, power
steering box, brakes, gas tank, dual
exhaust system,, fuel pump, battery,
ignitor system, and coil and in dash
T-Bird radio/cassette. Beautiful custom sunglow metallic paint and new
tires with wire wheels. Call Norm
253-435-0156 (1/07)
1962 T-Bird Roadster All original 100K west coast car. Chestnut
w matching interior. KH original
wheels, PS, PB. Manual windows,
w/o AC. Org. dock release sheet.
Asking $27,000. Francis T Toth @
aol.com or 202-329-5473- VA (1/07)
1960 Black T-Bird unrestored, no
rust, great condition, 39,593 original miles, 2 owners always stored
indoors, black/white interior, new
brakes and tune-up. Runs great,
needs tiers, great driver or show car,
a steal at $18.500 David Peterson
Lawton, MI 269-624-1133 (1/07)
March/April 2007
1965 T-Bird, 2 door HT, white ext.,
beige int., 390, PW, PB, power
steering, power seat, AC, AM radio.
72,000 miles. Original California
car with Black Plates. Very clean,
fine driver. Bought from original
owner. Needs some attention. Lots
of paperwork. Located in Congress,
AZ. $7,800. Email: hammettrr1@
yahoo.com. (1/07)
1960 Thunderbird convertible, rare
color, aquamarine with white top.
Dark solid turquoise interior. A/
T, 350 detailed engine. Featured
on cover of Thunderbird Scoop,
Sept/Oct. 2001. Restored to original, photos on request. Many extra
parts and literature with purchase
$28,900 (203) 375-2468 e mail thomasrschmitt@hotmail.com (1/07)
1964 T-Bird Convertible. Florentine
Green with matching interior and
new green top P/S P/B P/W Power
drivers seat. Factory Air, Cruise, A/M
F/M radio w/reverberator. reclining
passenger seat. Duel outside mirrors. Bodyside moulding. Gorgeous
car. Drive anywhere. $27,500.00
Jerry Schmaling Loves Park, Il. 815
877-2242 gls36@msn.com 1/07
1978 Diamond Jubilee Thunderbird,
garaged since new, original owner,
all original inside and out, mint
condition, this limited edition
Thunderbird is a classic car collectors dream. Must part with it,
$10,000 or best offer. Call Herb
Birkett 509-665-7728 12/06
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Literature
Original T-Bird sales literature, 19
76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,8593,
94,97,02,03,04,05. Some one only,
some with different editions I will
send my choice $5.00 each and I
pay postage. Call or e-mail questions. Dan Likar 30 Walnut Court
Springfield, Illinois 62704 phone 217
7531021 or email Sqbrd@aol.com
1962 M-CODE Thunderbird 2 door
hardtop, Vin # 2Y83M150553 22,900
miles, very original except for repaint not original color, complete
chrome package, 3 two’s etc. car
has been in dry Las Vegas for the
last 22+ years. $25,000 Contact
Somer Hollingsworth, 702-263-0077
email shollingsworth@nevadadevelopment.org 12/06
Services
Classic Key Sets & N.O.S. (original) keys
for Thunderbirds and Fords. Complete
Locksmith Services. Hard to find keys
and lock cylinders. Keys cut by code. We
stock the complete line of POR-15 restoration products. Jesser Classic Keys,
26 West Street Dept. VTC Akron OH
44303-2344 www.jessersclassickeys.com Phone 330-376-8181 Fax:
330-384-9129 (business Classified
run through (8/07)
Restoration Service complete or
partial restoration of Thunderbirds.
1958-1971. We also do mechanical
and cosmetic repairs along with
seasonal maintenance. 30 years
at the same location. Pickup and
delivery available. Call for a free
brochure. Phone (630) 553-0414,
Fax (630) 553-1053 www.oldcoachworks.com (business Classified run
through (12/07)
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Ford Thunderbird Original color sales brochures showing all
Thunderbird models, interiors,
features. 1955-1956, $35; 1958-61,
$25; 1962-64 $75; 1965-66, $60;
1967-71, $18; 1972-79 $12; 198096, $10; Owners Manuals: 1958-66,
$35; 1967-69 $25; 1970-74, $18;
1975-95, $15; Paint color chips:
1955-present, $5. All prices per
year. Add $3.85 shipping. Specify
year, model. VISA/MC. Have literature all other cars/trucks/motorcycles, worldwide. Water Miller
6710 Brooklawn, Syracuse NY
13211 315-432-8282 Fax 315-4328256 www.autolite.com (business
classified run through 6/07)
Parts & Misc For Sale
61-66 4 way pwr seat base $150,
switches $125, recliners $150, pw
switches $25, 64-66 side & rear glass all
models, dashes $350, pw parts, fenders, convertible parts, NOS RH mirrors
64-66, body side moldg, 66 wheel lip
moldg. Ken 937-376-1511 Ohio 3/07
1957 312 rebuilt engine block only.
On skid, shrink wrapped. Pick up
only in Boston area. Asking $1,000
B/O. Contact Mike by e-mail: mmierjeski@yahoo.com (3/07)
Rear back panel for 1964-66
Thunderbird convertible $300 / Rear
hood hinges for 1961-63 Thunderbird
Convertible $300 / Rear back panel
for 1964 Lincoln convertible $300
206-243-4168 Seattle WA (1/07)
1958-60 Thunderbird Parts for Sale:
Master brake cylinder (non-AC)/external brake power booster, $250.00,
water pump, $75.00, 1959-60 wheel
covers (4) $150.00. B. R. Sunday,
Fort Mill, SC 803-396-2123 (01/07)
ment aqua insert $85. Visit our website www.classiquecars.com for all
your 1958-88 Thunderbird needs.
800-543-8691 or 601-758-3357 fax:
601-758-3116, Classicque Cars Unltd
4523 Hwy 589, Sumrall, MS 39482
12/06-04-07
Parts, equipment, everything is being sold, reasonable. Retiring after
50 years of T-Birding! Call Barnes
at 713-664-3643 (Houston) 12/06
Wanted
1958 Reproduction windshield washer
bag. Original on the right and reproduction on the left. I can send a color
pic via email if desired. Includes cap.
Price $54.50 plus shipping. Contact
Richard Johnson 608-358-2275,
email tmjsong1@aol.com. (Business
Classified run through 6/07)
1959 T-Bird parts. One-owner complete car ready to be parted. New
windshield, excellent glass, leather
seats, fair chrome. Call Leo at (450)
441-9427 (Montreal, Qc) or e-mail
leo.gravelle@sympatico.ca (1/07)
1970-71 T-Bird parts. Door and
quarter window glass, front grille,
power seat mechanism. $100 takes
it all. Call Leo at (450) 441-9427
(Montreal, Qc) or e-mail leo.gravelle@sympatico.ca 1/07
1977-79 center caps for Turbine
wheels, $49.50 each, weatherstrips:
correct fit roof rail $325 pair, doors
$225 pair, trunk $60, hood ornaMarch/April 2007
1965 front grill, drivers side half section
part 8151-L, 5 short spears each side of
front fenders, parts/16228/16229, original jack unit, convertible, long round
brace 38” x 1” from cowl to fender, need
one. Outside hole cover under wiper arm
both sides, original set hi-low working
horns. Ken 773-763-9155 (03/07)
Wanted: Pair of sun visors for 1963 convertible, or, at least a passenger side visor. (61-63 is same.) Harley Eaton 817337-0666 tbird5866@aol.com (03/07)
Wanted: NOS 1962 quarter panels;
Bakelite heat insulator pads (carb
spacers), part # B9AZ-9A589-B;
Thunderbird ornament part # C1SB63606A08-A; bellcrank part # C2SZ9732-A; 45degree brass fitting at
end of fuel log part # 879498-S. distributor part # C2SE-12127-B with
a date before May 7th 1962. Keith
Litteken 314-894-4670 e-mail: kslitteken@aol.com (03/07)
1959 Thunderbird grille and chrome
air cleaner. Both must be in excellent or better condition. New member needs assistance for recently
purchased Thunderbird. Joe Pascale
10604 Little Run Farm Court, Vienna,
VA 22182703-887-3121 (03/07)
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VTCI.com
Acadian Thunderbirds..................................... http://www.acadianT-bird.com/
Capital City Thunderbird Club..........................www.capitolcitythunderbirds.org/
Central Arizona Chapter.............................. http://clubs.hemmings.com/azvtc/
Chicagoland Thunderbirds............................................www.thunderbirds.org/
Classic Thunderbird Club of Wisconsin....... http://www.wisconsin-thunderbirds.org/
Club Thunderbird Renaissance du Quebec......................... www.total.net/~piebla
Dixieland Thunderbirds . ................ http://clubs.hemmings.com/dixielandT-birds/
Edmonton Thunderbird Club........ http://clubweb.interbaun.com/gmv/tbindex.htm
Funbirds of Southern California......................................... www.funbirds.com/
Hoosier Vintage Thunderbird Club.......................http://hoosierthunderbird.com/
Inland Northwest Thunderbird Club ................... http://www.inwthunderbird.org/
Mid Kansas Vintage Thunderbird Club................................www.kansastbirds.org
North Georgia Vintage Thunderbird Club..................www.northgeorgiaT-birds.com
North Texas Vintage Thunderbird Club Inc................... http://www.ntvT-bird.com/
Northwest Vintage Thunderbird Club of Oregon........... http://www.nwT-birds.com/
Rocky Mountain Thunderbird Club.......... http://clubs.hemmings.com/rockymtT-bird
Sooner Vintage Car Club................................................. http://okT-birds.org
South East Region............. http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=seVTCI
Southern Ontario Thunderbird Club................................ www.soT-birdclub.com/
South Texas Thunderbird Club ................ http://www.SouthTexasT-BirdsClub.com/
South Shores Thunderbird Club.....................www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8118/
Space Coast Thunderbird Club Inc............... www.spacecoastthunderbirdclub.com/
The Thunderbird Club of Manitoba......................... http://www.T-birdcanada.ca/
Thunderbird Midwest.........................................www.thunderbirdmidwest.org/
Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia..................................... www.toca.org.au
Totem Classic Thunderbird Club of British Columbia
....................................................................totemclassicthunderbird.com
Tucson Thunderbird Club....................................... http://tucsont-birdclub.org
Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club..........http://members.aol.com/vintageT-birds
Vintage Thunderbirds of Houston............................................. www.vtoh.org/
Vintage Thunderbird Club of Indiana (VTCIn)........http://members.aol.com/VTCIn
Vintage Thunderbirds of Kansas City......................................... www.vtkc.com/
VTCI-Pacific Northwest.................................. www.VTCI-PNWC.citymax.com/
J.C. Taylor
If your VTCI chapter club has a website, please notify webmaster@vintagethunderbirdclub.org. I will add it to the Scoop listings as well as to
www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org site.
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March/April 2007
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Our Advertisers
AGG Auto Appraisal Group........23
Bird Nest............................ 54
Bob’s T-Birds......................... 7
Classique Cars Unlimited.........61
Concours Parts...................... 49
Dottlings T-Bird Connection......53
J.C. Taylor........................... 71
Jesser Keys.......................... 42
Larry’s Thunderbird Parts.........43
Mac’s ................................ 24
McNeill Design...................... 56
Motorspot Inc....................... 57
Offset House........................ 41
T-birdSolutions.com...............32
Thunderbird Headquarters.......63
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Please
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About our covers
Front Cover: ‘61 convertible belonging to Fred & Jean Sowle from
England. Photo is taken at Lullingston Castle at Eynsford in Kent. See
page 38 for more details.
Back Cover: ‘66 Town Landau belonging to Ken Palmer. Photo is taken
in Cloquet MN, on Dunlap Island. It’s a mock fort to give recognition
to the voyagers that visited that area. See page 39 for more details.
In Memoriam Announcements
Please send information and photo regarding the death
of a club member for publication in the “Scoop”
to: Terri McNeill
3650 Ronald Rd
Crete, IL 60417
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