JULY 2013 - Star City Classic T

Thunderbird Owners of New York
member: Classic Thunderbird Club International – Chapter 49
1955 1956 1957
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OFFICERS
President
Florence Dick - 631-667-6474
[email protected]
Vice President
Dennis Benfante – 631-447-3847
[email protected]
Secretary
John Cattonar - 631-269-4705
[email protected]
CTCI Adv. Council Rep.
JULY 2013
MEETING - Monday, July 1ST
Bethpage Library
47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, NY 516-931-3907
7:30 p.m.
Bob Ceraso - 631-757-9476
[email protected]
Treasurer
Pete Cochrane - 631-363-6662
[email protected]
Tech Advisor: 1955’s
Bob Ceraso 631-757-9476
[email protected]
Tech Advisor: 1956’s
Warren Lang - 731-862-7469
[email protected]
Tech Advisor: 1957’s
Lou Realmuto - 631-226-1733
[email protected]
Computer Advisor
Sal Perrotta - 631-884-3179
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
All-Ford Car Show - L.I.T.C. & T.O.N.Y. – Sunday, July 21
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Arlene Swenson - 631-277-9511
[email protected]
PRESIDENT’S LETTER;
Florence Dick
Welcome to summer...is it ever going to get here?
Car shows are in full swing in spite of the cold, rainy weather. Dave & I went to the Police Surgeons benefit show last
Sunday. TONY was represented by 4 members. There were 5 shows in Suffolk that day, so I guess 4 is a good number.
Our all Ford show is July 21. If you haven't pre-registered yet, please do so as soon as possible. We have a couple
conflicts this year so let's all get out and make ours the best!
Our next meeting is July 1 at the Bethpage library. Hope to see you all there.
SECRETARIES MINUTES: John Cattonar
TONY Meeting Notes:……………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………
President, Florence Dick called the meeting to order a little early @ 7:45 which began with the usual Pledge of
Allegiance. We all thanked Al Continelli for taking care to set up the coffee and cakes even though he wasn't in
attendance.
Pete Cochrane, treasurer, gave his treasurer's report and the club ended up with $2,071.94 in the vault.
We discussed the need for more members to sign up for our July 21st car show. All checks should go to Dennis
Benfante for the show. The next discussion was about the good time we had at Westbury Gardens and the good
turnout by our club. Next was all the different car shows coming up, especially the fund raiser at St. Anthony's in
Huntington for the families of the three police officers that lost their lives in the last couple of years. Also we talked
about getting together to attend an automobile exhibit at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization in Stony Brook on
August 17th. More information to follow, next month.
The last item for discussion was a possible picnic in July or August with very little interest expressed from the members
in attendance. Since Dennis was not there, we couldn't hand in our July Car Show applications. The easiest is to just
mail it into Dennis. $15.00 for pre-registration, $20.00 the day of the show.
50/50 won by new member: Tom Drechsler $37. for Tom, $37 for treasury - Congratulations Tom!
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with 23 members in attendance.
MEMBER NEWS:
Adrienne Sumowicz & Maxine Casimir.
32-02 82nd Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 426-3700 - cell#: 718-426-3700 - [email protected]
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Welcome!!!
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Our club welcomes two new members:
Add the above information to your club roster.
Adrienne and Maxine own a red ’55 Thunderbird! Welcome!!
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Occasionally club members get calls asking them to use their Thunderbirds or perhaps their other classics,
should they own any, for an ‘event’ to be filmed…. or photographed for magazine or movie ads.
One of our members has been asked to use his car for a photo shoot for next year’s calendar for
“Mother’s who Kick Cancer” – Here’s Dennis Benfante’s red ’57 ….
…….Then, on May 8th, Dennis used his ’57 for another event - he drove a bride to her wedding!
You can sign up and be placed on a list with a film company - if you get called, ‘ perks’ included can be lunch, gas/toll
expenses, insurance, and often, a check!
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Newer members may want to save the following information:
REGISTER YOUR CLASSIC CARS WITH A FILM COMPANY
“To complete the registration process, please reply to this Email with several interior and exterior photos of
your automobile. The better the photos, the easier it is to present your vehicle to our clients, and in turn the more
work your car will receive. Please understand that your car cannot be entered into the database until we have
photographs.
When a client is interested in using your vehicle, we will contact you to go over the details of the shoot and see if you
are interested and available. Your vehicle will be fully insured and will be treated with the utmost of respect. A copy of
the insurance binder will be available to you prior to any shoot. You are always welcome to stay with your vehicle for
the duration of the shoot to ensure that it is treated to your satisfaction. You will be paid for the rental and your time.
Payment is determined by location of shoot, length of shoot, and use of vehicle. Our clients request every kind and
condition of vehicle, so we'd be glad to see any other vehicles you may have.
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Thanks again for registering with Creative Film Cars,
Donald [email protected]
www.creativefilmcars.com
167 Madison Ave., Suite 604, New York, NY 10016 212-864-4060
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Please feel free to give us a call at 212-864-4060 and we would be glad to go over any details of the process.
This information on the internet: http://www.movievehicles.com/trivia.htm and
http://www.helium.com/items/313157-classic-cars-classic-cars-in-the-movies
And more information: Auto Film Club - [email protected]
Margaret: (718) 447-2255
Cell# (917) 669-7270
http://www.autofilmclub.com/default.htm
Editor’s comment:
We like to hear about where you
have driven your cars and the
events you may have attended.
To make a more informative
newsletter, we need club
participation. If you attend a car
show or a cruise night, tell us
about it and if possible, send
photos!
We always used to look forward
to reading the ”Feature-Car-ofthe-Month”
section of the
newsletter - Aren’t we due to
hear from those who have not
contributed, on how they
acquired their car? Send your car
story
to
this
editor at:
[email protected] - thank
you! Members who have already
told their stories, are: Benfante,
Blinder,
Cattonar,
Ceraso,
DeSimone, Fink, Helig, Lauper,
Lennon,
Litvack,
Mazza,
Realmuto, Shaffer, Swenson.
…..and check your club roster to
see that all your personal
information is up-to-date. … cell
phone numbers are needed for
many. …then keep a copy of the
roster in the glove compartment
of your Thunderbird!
Thank You. Arlene
Photos – courtesy, Arlene Swenson
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Members Attending Spring Wick’s Road Car Show:
The
newsletter
goes
out
approximately the third full week
in every month, so I will need
your articles and photos prior to
the 20th of each month.
Bob Ceraso, Frank Signoriello, Joe Grecco
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As you saw from last month’s
newsletter, I received minimal
input from members on the
activity of our club. This is your
club, so I need classic car
information & stories from YOU!
Geppie DeSimone
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
July All-Ford Show:
for July 21st:
Our Car Show is Sunday, July 21, 2013 @ Syosset Ford Lincoln of Huntington Service Area:
Dennis Benfante from our club, and Elliott Werner, from the Long Island Thunderbird Club are doing an excellent job of
running this exciting car show again at ‘Syosset Ford Lincoln of Huntington’ - This year's show will again be hosted by
Steve Weiss (Vice President). We hope to continue to get the many Club members from both clubs helping out again –
setting up and then, at the end of the day, cheering on those who will receive awards.
Call/Email Dennis to tell him you’ll be there to help out: [email protected] 631-447-3847.
We continue to ‘out do’ each year’s unbelievable event. John Miolla/Rob Iandolo and Generation will be back again to
entertain us. Our charity will be “Homes for Heroe’s”…so again, we can thank Ken Weinberg!
Turtle Wax will again Co-Sponsor the event. So, for your money, you get a shirt, and a Turtle Wax product. Last
year’s 50/50 was over $500.00. Dennis and Elliott are booked for Thursday, July 18th at Motor Mouth Radio – 90.3 FM
broadcast from Nassau Community College, for their weekly show!
SUPPORT YOUR SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Our goal is for 75 pre-registered cars! Latest count I have is 49.
We are still looking for more people to sign up!
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Awards will be 24 oz. glass mugs again w/ thunderbird logo – all same size for 1st, 2nd & 3rd . Best in show and dealers
choice award will be jackets - sponsored by Hagerty Insurance.
The jackets will have the show logo embroidered over the left chest.
Tony Harding will be back to take pictures - locate him and ask him to take a photo of you with your car! OR how
about one of our club members taking photos? Bring a ladder, as height makes for great photos!
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Both clubs thank the members who did sign up early to support the event.
Some facts you should be aware of: If you are pre-registered, you will be guaranteed a Turtle Wax product and TShirt. Remember, we’ll have enough products and shirts for the first one hundred or so participants.
Now is the time to support your club. See the attachment, for the flyer for the show. Fill it out and mail it with your
$15. check to club member, Dennis. Benfante, 15 Foxcroft Lane, E. Patchogue, NY 11772. To register for this great
event!
Pat LeStrange, President of the New Jersey Open Road Thunderbird Club http://www.njortc.org/ and also the CTCI
Regional #1 Director for our area, will be attending our show in July, so have your car in tip top shape for our CTCI
representative.
Remember & Directions: The show is at the dealerships service center: Syosset Ford Lincoln of Huntington, 147 – 11th
Street in Huntington Station. Take Jericho Turnpike to Oakwood Road and head North ‘til you come to 11th Street.
Make a right and you have arrived.
On the Air/radio again: Dennis and Elliott will be on Motor Mouth Radio in Garden City, to promote the show. This is
their 5th year on the radio, and the hosts will be Chris and Ray. The date is Thursday, July 18th, and it’s 90.3 FM
(WHPC) on your radio dial - It will air at Noon, so tune in! http://www.motormouthradio.com/
As always we need help at the show! Volunteers are needed. We need people to help with the parking, walking
around with the raffles for the 50/50, and with the tallying of the ballots. It’s an early day. We meet about 6:30 in the
morning at the dealership, and stay to clean up when it’s over. So, if you want to be part of the working crew, please
contact Dennis: 631-447-3847.
WESTBURY GARDENS CAR SHOW
Sunday, June 2, 2013 - pics, thanks, courtesy of Elliott Weiner (except where noted):
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For those who didn't attend the AACA Westbury Gardens Show, here's a quick run-down on what you missed.
First, the gardens were absolutely beautiful as was the weather. Clear blue skies and the all grass field was
green and perfect. There were 350 cars pre-registered and I would guess at least another 200 cars showed up the day
of the show. Our club was well represented. Some of us met at Hicks Nursery Farm Stand. We had 6 T-Birds going in
together, as well as Geppie's '56 Ford Sunliner Convertible, and Bob Ceraso in his Mercury Comet. Once we were
parked (in the wrong place). More Club T-Birds joined us. We had 9 cars representing our club. Pete Cochrane got
there around 10:30 and had to park way off down the field since he didn't come in with the rest of the members He
too, said it was a good day at Westbury Gardens. Most members gathered around the big silver maple tree, (according
to the sign). Pete thought there were 12 to 15 of our cars represented – over ½ dozen scattered around the grounds,
including 6 big birds from Elliott’s club. Many other club members showed up later as spectators, so all in all we had a
good turn-out for our club.
The 1st place award went to Paul Storch from Great Neck with his beautiful bronze '57 Bird. (Arlene Nolan
accepted in his absence and was photographed), 2nd place went to Joe Nolan with his stand out flame red '57 Bird.
3rd place went to Jim Mezey w/ his sharp colonial white ’57 - (bad battery and all).
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WESTBURY GARDENS SHOW- AS GOOD AS IT GETS!
Also club members winning awards in their different classes,
2nd place in the modified category: Geppie DeSimone with his '56 blue on blue Ford Sunliner convertible,
2nd place also in the custom class, to Steve Siben with his ’63 blue Ghia (previously owned by Lucille Ball).
Elliott, from the Long Island Thunderbird Club, took pics – see below……said "our club was well represented and he
enjoyed being with everyone". - He left at 2:30, as did some others, due to the heat. The AACA forgot to judge the big
birds – his class - from his car club– not good for a show such as this!
To summarize, this is the show you don't want to miss with cars from the 1900's all the way to the '70s.
Make sure you sign up next year.
John Cattonar- TONY Secretary
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All photos, courtesy of Elliott Werner, unless noted
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Courtesy: Steve Siben
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Courtesy: Steve Siben
Courtesy: Steve Siben
Frank Hayes attended the Westbury show and stated: “This is a photo of my ‘57 Thunderbird displayed at a Memorial
Day car show in Madison, IN - by my sister and brother-in-law to whom I gave my Thunderbird last fall. They had the
mint ‘57 Chevy restored several years ago. They say it’s the Thunderbird that gets all of the attention.”
Courtesy, Frank Hayes
ANOTHER CAR EVENT: …then there was the great car & boat show in Greenwich, CT
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance – June 1st ;
Joe Nolan showed his all original ’56 turquoise
Mercury Montclair convertible – his comment on this car show: ”We did not win any awards, but as always at this
event, had a remarkable experience. The judging is exceedingly considerate, fair, open, and honest. All cars, are
presented to the audience at the end of the day, with a complete reading of unique details and history. Each entrant
receives breakfast, lunch, and a scenic boat ride of the harbor. Upon entering the show, you receive a gorgeous metal
license plate with your name and car described on it. You are then, guided to a unique, pre-choreographed parking
space to begin the show. Spectators are charged an entrance fee, not car owners. Instead, it is suggested that you
make a donation to AMERCARES, their sponsor.”
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You own a beautiful original classic!
photo, courtesy, Steve Siben
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Thanks Joe!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Thursday, July 4th - Independence Day - from 1776 until today, the Fourth of July has been celebrated as the
birth of American Independence - 237 years this year! So enjoy that parade, barbeque, fireworks, perhaps a concert,
with family and friends.
I wish you a happy and healthy Fourth of July!
Club Car Cruise to Flo’s Luncheonette, Blue Point - if weather is good - park in the back of the restaurant, or on
the street –(there’s a $15. fee involved for town parking that possibly is lifted after 4 p.m. - does anyone know about a
possible one-time group fee, for roped off cars in that field?) We can take a short walk to the BEACH. pick a date -
during the week or on a Saturday, - possibly go before going to Islip Cruise night east of the Town Hall,
Montauk Highway, Islip.? if anyone is interested, call a few car club members, and make it happen. 3:30
or 4 p.m. for early supper , then to Islip….
If anyone is planning another ‘cruise’ – let us know………..we’ll join you!
Friday, July 12th –
Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) - July 12th - is an annual celebration to raise awareness
of the role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society. The day was first recognized on July 9,
2010 due, in part, to U.S. Senate resolution S. Res 513, sponsored by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Richard Burr (RNC).
Hundreds of events were staged nationwide to celebrate the first CCAD. Thousands attended events ranging from car
cruises and shows to small-business open houses and “drive your car to work” displays. The effort was organized by
the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and
Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils, acknowledged the importance of the automobile in American culture as the
inspiration for much music, literature, photography, cinema, fashion and other artistic pursuits.
The SEMA Action Network (SAN), SEMA’s grassroots enthusiast network maintains a list of scheduled events to
commemorate Collector Car Appreciation Day.
Click here: Collector Car Appreciation Day - 2013 - July 12
August 8th to 10th – Reno, NV – “Hot August Nights” presented by Barrett-Jackson
HAVE YOU VISITED THE HECKSCHER MUSEUM IN HUNTINGTON, yet?
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A great Museum visit: HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART – Huntington…….. only ‘til august 11
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This is the art museum exhibit that was advertised in our newsletter, back in May - Car Culture – Art and
the Automobile @ the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. The exhibit is there until August 11th
only. Stop by and check it out. More information – go here:
http://heckscher.org/pages.php?which_page=exhibition_detail&which_exhibition=100
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Check out the brochure of all that is listed for this museum tour in Huntington:
http://www.heckscher.org/downloads/ED13_EdRes_ExhiGuide_CarCulture.pdf
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, August 3rd - ‘TONY’S’ Car Cruise To The Beach – then to Islip Cruise night… more to follow…
Saturday, August 17th - two car clubs get-to-gether for a Thunderbird car exhibit - TONY and LITC – cruise/
meet for the display of Thunderbirds for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization – Stony Brook …more
to follow…..
JULY BIRTHDAYS:
Robert H. Ward, Jr. – 1st
Diane Daly – 4th
Joseph A. Greco – 7th
James Lennon – 7th
Faith Cardone 9th
Tina Grippa – 10th
Kerry Van Name 12th
Rudy Deckert – 18th
John Lovisolo – 27th
Linda Urig – 28th
Anthony Pickios 29th
Linda Urig
Brad Portenoy – 31st
Paul Lanciotti – 31st
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR CAR PAINTED? No, not your actual car painted,
but a watercolor painting of your classic…if so, go here: CLASSIC CARS in Watercolor or check here:
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http://www.dianeshabino.com/oldcarstrucks.html
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A winner,
for sure!
TECH TALK:
CATTONAR'S CORNER:
REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM on our Thunderbirds, It's my opinion that you should always use
hi-test gas in your tank. Our engines are over 9.0 compression ratio and even though that's not as high as most 60's
cars, it still will run better on the high test. You don't fill up that often so in the long run, it's not that more an expense.
Also, something to remember, keep the tank full most of the time, it will cut down on the condensation in the tank
which over time creates rust.
Also, a warning. Don't buy any old fuel pump from a vendor or someone over the internet. The old
diaphragms will not last long with the ethanol in today's gases. The pump has to have a recent rebuild or it's a new
pump. Another thing to remember, is you cannot use a fuel pump with a glass filter on the bottom of it. They are for
passenger cars only. Our T-Bird pumps are flat on the bottom.
Last point, if the only fuel filter you are using is the old stone/paper filter, I highly recommend installing an
in line filter somewhere between the fuel tank and the fuel pump. This is an easy installation for most. It will trap any
junk in the gas before it gets to the fuel pump.
Happy T-Birding, JOHN CATTONAR -T.O.N.Y. Secretary
ITEMS FOR YOUR TOOL-BOX WHEN TRAVELING:
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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Octane booster – in case you can’t get high test gas
And a spare fuel filter because fuel system is old and has a tendency to clog
Extra fan belt
Screw driver w/ interchangeable tips
Set of pliers
Flashlight
Standard socket & driver set
Duct tape
Paper (disposable) funnels
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Info from ‘Early Bird’, by Bill Brown –
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Collapsible bucket
Portable air compressor/tire gauge
Assortment of zip ties
Allen wrench set
Spare spark plug & socket
A couple of rags
Individual hand cleaner packets
Knife
Wire cutters
Spare fuse set
Spare brake light bulb
Set of emergency road markers or flares.
Copy of CTCI roster for……when traveling…….. (to call a member in a state where they may suggest a
garage or classic car repair shop, should a repair/ or part be needed)
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WHITE-WALL CLEANING TIPS:
Most whitewalls turn dingy or yellow because of the leaching of chemicals into the white material. Here’s one man’s
way of cleaning his/her tires. Use an abrasive cleaning pad. A fine or medium sanding sponge works too.
Any good cleaner works OK - Castrol Super Clean, 409, Simple Green, Greased Lightning - just to name a few. Avoid
cleaners that contain bleach. Prolonged use of these cleaners can “dry” the whitewall surface. Do not use products
such as Armor All on whitewall. This could cause slight discoloration. Whitewall surfaces tend to “dry” with time,
heat, ozone, etc. A vigorous cleaning periodically will get rid of the dry surface and help maintain the tire’s beauty.
NOW – how do you clean your car’s white-wall tires?
With foot OFF accelerator, Turn key as to crank engine for 6 seconds. Stop.
With key off, pump gas peddle six times. Stop.
With foot OFF peddle, turn key to start engine.
Car starts!
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HOW TO START YOUR CAR AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR LONG PERIODS:
more TECH TALK:
For those of you not familiar with how your brake system
works, here is a simple step by step explanation of how
brakes work. When you step on the brake pedal you are
exerting mechanical pressure on a hydraulic cylinder. This
is the master cylinder which now sends hydraulic pressure
to each of the four wheels. The pressure is transferred
through steel and rubber brake lines to each brake
assembly. The hydraulic pressure in each of the wheel
cylinders (or calipers if you have disc brakes) is then
converted back into mechanical pressure to move the
brake pads or shoes to make contact with the brake rotor
or drum. Wheel cylinders on a drum brake assembly push
out the brake shoes within the drum to make contact with
the inner machined surface of the drum. Calipers will
squeeze the brake rotor from each side to slow it down and
stop your car.
The primary advantage of disc brakes over drum brakes
is that they dissipate the heat quicker than drum brakes do.
They also shed water quicker as opposed to a drum
assembly that could hold water after a deep puddle and
cause poor or no braking for a few scary moments.
When doing the brakes on your classic you will have to
decide if you want to keep the brakes exactly as they were
The other most common upgrade is to convert your front
brake drum system to disc brakes. This is more involved
and expensive than the previous upgrade I explained. If you
are doing a basic restoration this may not really be needed
for your car. If you have upgraded other things on your car
such as the engines horsepower, suspension or other
systems and originality is not critical to you then a disc
brake conversion would be a suggested improvement.
There are kits available these days that keep the
installation labor to a minimum and are less expensive than
you might think. In some cases you might be surprised how
for only a relatively few more bucks you can convert to disc
as opposed to a complete drum brake rebuild.
Adding a power brake booster is another way to upgrade
your brakes. Most cars can be easily converted to a power
system with this installation. It drastically reduces the
amount of pedal effort required to get your car stopped
quickly. Many customers have had this conversion done to
make it easier for their wives to safely drive the car.
As far as the steel brake lines, many companies now offer
pre-bent lines ready to go in either regular steel or stainless
steel. If these are not available for your application, new
lines can be made up from pre made lengths of brake line
or cut to fit from a roll of tubing and bent to fit as needed.
When making up the steel lines that run along the chassis,
we use either copper/nickel alloy or coated lines that will
prevent any rust from the outside elements.
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Whether you’re just maintaining your “driver” or
completely restoring a vehicle, you’re going to want to give
the proper attention to the brake system for obvious
reasons. Hydraulic brake systems will deteriorate over
time, particularly if the vehicle has been sitting. All those
soft seals that keep the fluid from leaking will dry out and
loose their flexibility if they’re not used. The presence of
moisture can also lead to corrosion of the system’s metal
parts. Brake fluid is naturally hydroscopic (meaning it
wants to absorb moisture). Moisture will promote rust in
the system which can cause wheel cylinders and disc brake
calipers to bind or seize causing poor or no braking. Rubber
brake hoses can also maintain proper outward appearances
while becoming soft from the inside out. Rust will also
plague steel brake lines on the chassis from the outside and
can ruin friction surfaces of brake drums and rotors. In
general, long-term dormancy, even when your car is stored
indoors, can be hard on brake systems.
when your car left the factory or do some upgrades to
make them and your car safer. Up until the early/mid
1960’s most cars had a single master cylinder. This was a
single reservoir that supplied pressure to all four wheels.
The draw back to this design is that if you lost pressure in
any one part of the system you would essentially loose all
braking power. In the mid 1960’s, manufacturers started
using a dual master cylinder. This separated the front
hydraulics from the rear so that if you lost either one due
to a bad line, hose or cylinder you still had the other. This
was a very important safety advancement that all of
today’s cars still use and you should consider for your
classic. It takes away a small portion of originality but I
believe the safety gained is well worth it. The original single
master cylinder could always be re-installed down the road
if a purist buys the car from you.
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BRAKE SYSTEMS - by Bill Carberry
INFORMATION IN ‘EARLY BIRD’ MAGAZINE (May-June 2013 issue):
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p. 37 - the D/F Thunderbird
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SEE PAGE 44 - Gil’s garage - w/ article on fuel with ethanol
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Also info on antifreeze
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Collector’s corner: for purchase - brand new t-bird - cuckoo clock - page 16
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Plus, many other articles and stories of collector car and friends throughout the USA!
CTCI Sanctioned Events - INFORMATION-
see page 63 in the May-June 2013 issue of Early Bird:
July 31 – Aug. 4, 2013…….CTCI Region 3 Convention, San Jose, California
August 21 – 25, 2013 – CTCI Region 2 Convention, West Des Moines, Iowa
Non Sanctioned Events:
1. September 14, 2013 0 40th Annual Pageant of the Thunderbird, Anaheim, CA
2. September 13-25, 2013 – 40th Annual Birds in the Dells 0 “The Last Flight”, Egg harbor, WI
3. September 14, 2013 – “Cruisin’ Saturday Night” car show, Racine, OH
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Calendar of Auctions: http://www.silverauctions.com/
Kleidescope - if you need relaxing after polishing your car: Click here:
http://inoyan.narod.ru/kaleidoskop.swf
Ford Thunderbirds in the Movies - click here: Movie and RV Birds
Long Island Summer Events: http://www.lifeonlongisland.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.bymonth
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Discover Long Island - summer festivals and events:
http://www.discoverlongisland.com/visitors/CalendarResult.aspx?startdate=06/01/2013&enddate=08/31
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JULY CAR SHOWS:
Thursday, June 27th : Cruise Night/Fund Raiser - Kings Park Plaza in Kings Park. KPP is located on Indian
Head Road in Kings Park, just south of the Kings Park RR station. From the Sunken Meadow Parkway, stay north
until you come to the Indian Head Road Exit. Exit the Parkway and head north on IHR for a couple of miles until you
see the shopping center on your left. On this night there will be a fund raiser for “Angels Without Faces” and there
will be a small donation involved.
Sunday, July 7th - 6th Annual NY AutoFest Summer fundraiser/benefit - 8 a.m. - St. Mary’s Hospital for Children - @
Sears Parking lot, 196 Broadway, Hicksville - Leo, 516-882-5022 $20 cars - rain date: 7/14
Sunday, July 7th - http://www.cutchoguelions.org/files/2013FlyerPPS.pdf Cutchogue, NY - Sunday - Lions Club
43rd Annual Charity Fund Raiser Car Show at the at the Peconic Bay Winery, Main Road (RT25) registration:
http://www.cutchoguelions.org/files/2013RegistrationForm.pdf http://www.cutchoguelionsclub.com/#
Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14th – Antique, classic & work truck show, held in conjunction with LI Power Assoc,
Annual Antique Engine run and farm tractor show and pull - Dan, 631-821-4846 dryan285@ai,.com - Hallockville
Farm Museum, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead host club: American Truck Historical Society of Long Island - $5. Walkin; under 12 are Free - no rain date
Sunday, July 14th – Antiques & Classic Car Show @ Sagtikos Manor, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY http://www.sagtikosmanor.com/events.html
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Admission, $5 adults, $3 seniors, students and children ages 5 - 15, children under 5 free
http://www.longislandbrowser.com/community/events/antiques-collectibles/2013-07-14_0003388/ register:
http://www.sagtikosmanor.com/SPACE%20AGREEMENT%20car%20show%202013.pdf
Join us for our annual
classic car show event. Listen to live music by the "Heatwave" as you view over one hundred vehicles on display. Vote
for your favorite vehicle with the People’s Choice Award. Manor house tours available (special events fee.) Car show
registration $5 (received by 7/4), $10 day of show. Vehicles 1941 and older (stock vehicles) free. For more car show
information call: 631-587-7209 or Email: [email protected]
Sunday, July 14th - Car Show – VFW Post 9486 Fundraiser, Chinese auction, trophies, food vendors. @ VFW Hall,
Ronkonkoma, 55 Lake Shore Road. - 9 to 4 p.m. - Host club: Still Crusin’ Car Club - Joe, 631-723-1231
[email protected] $10. cars - no rain date
Sunday, July 14th - Classic Car Show for all makes and models, trophies, DJ and live Doo Wop music by “The
Fabulaires” - @ Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 899 S. Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage - host club: Corvette Society Joe Greco, 516-849-2465 [email protected] pre-registration, $15 - day of show, $20 - rain date: 7/21
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Impressive & Aggressive Motor Club. Tom, Driscoll, 631-902-1622 [email protected] - no rain date
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Sunday, July 14th – Charity Show for the Veterans @ VFW Hall, Centereach –Horseblock Rd/Middle Country Toad.
Sunday, July 14th - Bethpage, NY - Sunday - Bethpage Federal Credit Union & Corvette Society Classic Car Show at the
Bethpage Federal Credit Union 899 South Oyster Bay Rd zip: 11714, Rain Date July 21. Show 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and it is
open to ALL Makes, Models & Years of Cars. You must pre- register to be guaranteed a spot. There will be plenty of
vendors. Also performing live at the event will be " THE FABULAIRES " long islands top doo wop band, DJ, and radio
stations will be present with free giveaways…much much more. This is one show you do not want to miss.
Sponsorships still available. There will be trophies, cash prizes, Food, DJ Vendors, free spectator admission,
Registration begins 7:00 am. Pre-Registration $15.00 for available on the website below after and Day of Show
Registration $20.00. Joe Greco Email [email protected] or www.corvettesociety.com Joe Greco
516-849-2465
*Sunday, July 21st - CAR SHOW - 8th Annual Thunderbird and All-Ford Show, sponsored by Turtle Wax – hosted by
Long Island Thunderbird Club and Thunderbird Owners of New York - @ Syosset Ford-Lincoln of Huntington, 147 111th
St., Huntington, NY - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Pre registration $15 - $20 day of show. Goody bag & t-shirt to first 100
registered. – judging and awards in all classes; door prizes; food; DJ, music by: ‘Generationny’- 50/50 - restrooms on site - Portion of proceeds go to Building Homes for Heroes. Rain date, 7/28 - contact: Elliott, 631724-3766 [email protected]
Sunday July 28th - Mustang, Shelby & Classic Ford event, open to all Ford powered makes and models @ Levittown
Ford, 3196 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown - 9 a.m. - by Mustang & Shelby Club, LI - Dennis, 516-398-7793
[email protected] $20. - rain date: 8/4
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CRUISE NIGHTS:
Sunday Mornings - cruise to the BEACH – Captree Beach parking lot - 7 a.m. on…
Monday: All the Perks Expresso Café - evening car cruise - 102 Route 109, West Babylon, NY 11704 - 631-4828802
Monday – NEW - Northport - @ King Kullen Shopping Center, Rt. 25A - May thru Sept. - Gordon, 631-946-1448
Tuesday: Yaphank. - thru the end of August
The cruise night is located at the fire house -31 Main Street, Yaphank. Their web site is
www.yaphankfd.org 5 to 8 p.m. Classic cars, hot rods, fine sports cars. Enjoy a night out! Burgers, dogs, soft drinks, raffles and more! Your car
will be parked on a street in the heart of downtown (closed to traffic). For more information contact the YFD at 631-924-3200
Tuesday: Oyster Bay – beginning May 21st thru September - S. Street & Audrey Ave. - 5:45 to 10 p.m. open to all
cars & trucks. $5. Admission. Local merchants and food establishments open. Live entertainment. Contact: Austin
516-398-6900 - get there before 5 http://www.visitoysterbay.com/cruise-night.html
Tuesday: Dogwood Avenue, Franklin Square - it’s held in a strip mall on the West side of the road opposite the West
Hempstead Jewish Center. 6 to 10 p.m. room for several hundred vehicles.
Tuesday – Glendale - Resorts World at the Aquaduct Casino - sponsored by East Coast Car Association -
Out With Other Car Owners in a large open Lot, Sponsored by Independence Plaza Hot Rods, Info: (631) 312-7471,
Rich Barcia, [email protected] -
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Wednesday - Selden. Cruise Nights, Independence Plaza, Middle Country Road, 5:30-9 o’clock in the evening. Hang
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www.toysfortots.org - located at Resorts World Casino parking lot, Rockaway Blvd., entrance @ 109th St. - 5 to 9 p.m.
- May 14th to Nov. 14th
Wednesday – NEW - 6 p.m. - Happy Times Café, Melville - East side of Rt. 110, south of the LIE
Wednesday: Massapequa – behind HSBC Bank, between McDonald’s & Olive Garden (south side of Sunrise
Highway) & also at the LIRR train station area - 7 p.m.
Wednesday - Cedarhurst Cruise Night - Cedarhurst LIRR Train Station, 6 to 9 p.m. - 499 Chestnut Street - 6 to 9:30
P.M. Hempstead Plains Region of AACA 516-889-1089
Wednesday – Oceanside – NATHAN’S -3131 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY - 6 p.m. on. This is a public gathering.
No admission charge. One of Long Island’s longest running cruise nights. Room for 100 cars. No motorcycles, no loud
music or burnouts, please. 516-766-2345. www.nathansfamous.com
Wednesday - NEW car show cruise night…………Station Sports Family Fun Center, 25 Depot Road, Huntington
Station - 631-673-1830 www.stationsports.ocm Great cars! (free hot dogs and free Italian ice while supplies last) arcade, mini golf, batting cages, target paintball………..
Thursday: Kings Park Plaza, Indian Head Rd. & Meadow Rd. (Key Food)
Thursday, June 27th: Cruise Night/Fund Raiser - Kings Park Plaza in Kings Park. KPP is located on Indian Head
Road in Kings Park, just south of the Kings Park RR station. From the Sunken Meadow Parkway , stay north until you come
to the Indian Head Road Exit. Exit the Parkway and head north on IHR for a couple of miles until you see the
shopping center on your left. On this night there will be a fund raiser for “Angels Without Faces” and there will
be a small donation involved.
Thursday: Oakdale - Cruise Night @ Lighthouse Commons (Wendy's) Shopping Center, - 887 Montauk Highway &
Locust Ave., - 6 p.m. - free admission. Public Gathering - No Loud Music, Burnouts, or Other Idiocy.
Thursday: Riverhead - Presented by Riverhead Business Improvement District - 18 Peconic Avenue. Riverhead
Thursday - car cruise - LIRR – Lynbrook at Atlantic Avenue………….June
Friday – cruise night – Bellmore Train Station, Sunrise Highway, Bellmore. 6 to 10 p.m. open to all cars and trucks.
Free admission. Room for 300+ cars. keep it cool.....no burnouts or loud music!
Friday – Hewlett 6 p.m. to dark – behind Loehman’s Plaza & Hewlett Fish Market, off of Broadway
Friday – Caesar’s Bay Bazaar, 8973 Bay Parkway, Ste3, Brooklyn, NY - 5 p.m. on
Friday – Meschutt Beach, The Beach Hut, 1 Canal Rd. & Old North Highway, Hampton Bays, 6 p.m to midnight 6310728-2988 - sunrise Highway Exit 66 http://thebeachhuts.com/
Saturday - Islip, Montauk Highway – next to (East of) Town Hall - from 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday: West Islip - Cruise – 5 to 11 p.m. – Bob’s Shopping Center, Sunrise Highway, West Islip –
Complex, Furrows Rd., Holtsville (between Nichols Rd & Waverly Ave – turn on J.Kings Rd., & go straight to back of the
Sports Complex. Light food, music, bathrooms 6:30 to 10:30p.m. - $3 vendors $9
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Saturday: Smithtown - Super Stop ‘n Shop, 291 W. Main St. - east of the Bull, north side - Saturday – Pal Sports
WHEELS ‘N DEALS:
FOR SALE - GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE - - dies & templates for the fabrication of sheet metal for
1955 - 1957 Ford Thunderbirds.- plus tooling. - NOS left & right 1955 Ford rear quarters. NOS left & right 1956
fenders. NOS left & right outer rockers. Numerous other parts. If interested – call Warren & Edna Lang,
Custom Autocraft, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6, St James, NY 11780
631.862.7469 [email protected]
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FOR SALE: ’55 Black Thunderbird: Excellent condition! Soft top, older frame-off restoration; rebuilt engine, carb,
distributor & water pump. New wires, plugs, points, radiator, shocks, fuel filter, air filter conversion, hoses, vacuum
advance, heat riser valve and battery. In short, the engine compartment is essentially new. New power steering system
installed summer of 2012. –car located in Rockville Centre. Contact Brad Portenoy, 516-596-1587 or
[email protected]
Asking price: $45,000. (best offers to be considered)
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AC Landscaping
- Tony Cardone’s son, Tony is selling assorted garden equipment……….call to see what is
available………..: 631-727-2737
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(assorted movers, blowers, saws, & wackers)
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Legendary Thunderbird Parts & Cars
1955, 1956, 1957 BUY/SELL/TRADE
5 Judith Drive, Greenlawn, NY 11740
Long Island’s Largest T-Bird Parts Dealer
e-mail: [email protected]
ROBERT CERASO (631) 757-9476
ABC Fuel Company
Heating & Air Conditioning - Service & Installation
Budget Plans – Service Contracts
Premium diesel & Fuel Oil Sales
P.O. Box 402, Deer Park, NY 11729
AL PENSAVALLE (631) 242-3777 FAX: (631) 242-3778
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National Accounts - NYS Inspection Station
Complete Auto Repair
26 Potter Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772
Michael Rau 631-654-3777
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TIRES INCORPORATED – “Long Island Largest Tire Supplier”
AADVANCE TRANSMISSIONS
Specializing in Foreign & Domestic 4x4’s and Clutches – FREE Towing!
401 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
DAN RYAN, Manager: 631-366-0022
CASCO – Classic Auto Supply Co., Inc.
1955 -1957 THUNDERBIRD Illustrated Catalog
Thunderbird Specialists, since 1969
Parts, Restorations, Technical assistance
www.classictbird.com [email protected]
order line: 800-374-0914 - tech help: 740-622-9700
STAR AUTO GLASS
your engines!’
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See ‘ya on the road …. Arlene 6/20/2013 ………. start
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95 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY
516-437-0211 – Free Pick-Up & Delivery
Stone chips repaired, side view mirrors repaired & replaced;
Direct billing to all insurance companies …Serving the area for 30 years…
Joe Ruscillo, Rich and Joe Jr. [email protected]