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Arizona Bird Chatter May 2019

Volume 48 Number 5 May 2019

ARIZONA

BIRD CHATTER

Due to the extraordinary efforts of our Chairman, Chuck Thompson, our Co-Chairman, Jeannie Wood and their army of Chair persons plus many ACTC volunteers, we are ready to roll. Our members have donated time, money, art items, special T-Bird memorabilia and cool raffle prizes. Many of our sponsors also sent items for the goody bags and raffle. All of our great sponsors and other Classic Thunderbird Clubs donations made this Regional possible. CTCI International is in with all hands to support our Club. Everyone that has registered to be there is going to have a fabulous time, and as you know ACTC knows how to party. Events include a Welcome Party hosted by Tom and Yvonne Wagner, a Western Style BBQ organized by Mo and David Mason, with entertainment by Duane and Myrna Foster. A Ladies luncheon and Chico’s fashion show, presented by Jamie Thompson and Virgina Snyder. Awards Banquet that will blow your mind. Little America Resort has gone all out to make this a special event. We will have guests from as far away as New York. The quality and assortment of Classic Thunderbirds, years and colors, will be a site to behold, bring your

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WESTERN CLASSIC ROUND-UP

HAPPENS THIS MONTH 15TH - 19TH


It’s here! It’s finally here! Are you excited? I am, for sure, and proud as I can be of the members who have stepped up to make this Re-gional the great success it will be. Well over half of the membership of this club are involved, including those who are not going up to Flagstaff because of various health issues. The people who chose to be Chairpersons are ex-ceptionally devoted to their tasks, soliciting the help they will need to cover the many hours necessary to take care of our guests, and be-ing greeted with enthusiasm all around for the job. I have been asked by several people if we will be having our traditional “Happy Hour” - you know - just like we al-ways do when we go out of town, and I say “Of course”. I didn’t add that it might depend on who is still on their feet at the end of the day and who is volunteering to open their doors! Just be sure to come equipped with drinks and snacks of choice. You may be summoned on a moments notice! Wasn’t the Poker Run fun? Kathy, Bob Michele and Mike Dolan dis-played great ingenuity by putting the run together, which ended at the shop of Sherry and George Randall who had graciously rear-ranged their garage to accommo-date us. A dazzling array of Clas-sic Cars: Several Mercedes Con-

vertibles, Corvettes, a late model Jeep, even a 37 Lincoln Art Deco Street Rod, all topped off with a brand new Tesla Gull Wing. So what does Sherry drive? A Volkswagen. Rose Marie Buzby, Karen Kearnes and the Randalls are examples of how new members are welcomed with by those of us who have been in for awhile. And I am not forgetting the ones who are participating in the Regional: Deb & John Lassell, Ellen & Doug Shearer, Debi & Steve Ulsund, Nancy & John Kidwell. Thanks to all of you and welcome aboard!

ARCHIVE REFLECTIONS

It was interesting when the Poker Run took us through Thunderbird Park. It was like de deja vu, Back in the early 80’s the Club used to go there for picnics. I wish I could remember the car count, but it seems like we had about40 plus cars there.

The Point Resort on 16th street was another fun meeting place. We would have 15 to 20 T-Birds parked in front and have a champagne brunch. Then all head over to the Kennedy’s house for a swim party, more champagne and some times we would burn steaks on the grille. I believe at one of those parties I won an award for eating the most popcorn. I fall asleep on the couch and continue eating.. Ah, the good old days.

It’s wonderful memories like these that bought Jeannie and I back to Phoenix from Las Vegas.

Note: After many years Stewart Wright has re-tired from writing this column. Our sincere thanks to Stewart for reminding us of all the good times.

Michael Wood


PLEASE NOTE !

All dates and events listed above are tentative and subject to change. Please check the calendar each month for updates.

2019 CALENDAR OF ACTC EVENTS

All Meetings: arrive 8:30 am—9:00 am Food served 9:30 am Special Note: There will be two meeting before the convention. Location to be announced via blast. Juliet and Romeo lunch bunch meet on second Wed of the month (except May). May 15-19 No Meeting due to Region #6 CTCI Convention Little America, Flagstaff June 9 Meeting: Deer Valley Airport 702 W. Deer Valley Rd $14.00 per person July 14th Western Skies Golf Restaurant, 1245 E. Warner Rd, Gilbert $15.00 per person Aug No meeting Every Sunday Phil’s Filling Station Grille in Fountain Hills, across from the fountain, has a car show.

Happy Birthday

May 2019

Richard Stoneberger 5/1/00 Jon P. Braemer 5/3/00 Jody Pokorski 5/13/00 Barry Kaplan 5/19/00 Cheryl Crofts 5/19/00

James Havel 5/21/00 Robert Sioles 5/23/00 Angie Fenlon 5/24/00 Carter Rodgers 5/25/00 Nikki Musselmann 5/26/00 Danny Kim 5/31/00 May Anniversaries

Robert & Donna Sioles 5/14/00 Jack & Barbara Cooley 5/15/00 Elvin & Lynn Albers 5/17/00 Gregg & Linda Thurston 5/20/00 Douglas & Ellen Shearer 5/22/00 Jim & Cheryl Crofts 5/28/00

Mike & Toni Doles 5/28/00 Frank & Joan Garrett 5/30/00

WE WISH ANY OF OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE ILL

OR HOME BOUND THE BEST!!!!!!!!

“WE LOVE YOU”


CLASSIC CLASSIFIEDS

02-05 Retro Thunderbird hardtop, pearl white in

color. $1000.00 discount for cash. Terry Duquette 480-994-5892

Ken Falkenberry at 480-861-3742 has all 55-56-

57 restoration parts, some are in stock others are available. Prices are special for our club members, compared to catalog prices. Ken offers discounts and free shipping. Often he also has good used parts. Historic 56 Arizona License Plates. Powder coated black, can be used on 56/57 T-Birds MVD ready $295.00. Also convertible top weather strips, Catalog price $395.00, Ken’s price 335.00.

Ed Torel has his Model A roadster for sale 602-768-4156 call for more information Transmission Adapter Kit for sale—fits 292 or

312 Y block. This Kit is for changing out your stand-ard or automatic transmission to an AOD automatic 4 speed. Retails for $1000.00, Sell for $600.00.

Also have a Power Master High Torque Starter for Y Block (12 volt) $100.00

I have four original 1955-1956 T-Bird 15” wheels with correct off set.

$375.00 for the set. Also original 1956 T-Bird radiator out of my

T-Bird 18 years ago! $125.00 Frank Checchin 480-816-9039

[email protected]

Don Henderson has a set of 14” Roadster wire wheels with tires: $750.00.

Also is selling his 1965 Mustang cool blue Fastback, 5.0 motor, A/T, A/C, P/S, newly

restored. 602-622-3365

WARNING:

When disconnecting your battery remove the negative side first!!!!

That way if you bump a ground while discon-necting the positive side first you might be in

for a burn or maybe a fire. Story goes a man fried his wedding ring to

his finger from hitting a ground!!!!

Employment positions available

1. Treasurer—great pay, short hours only have to work two days per month.

2. Membership—$50.0 per hour, free com-pany car, Tesla J.

3. Secretary—$50.00 per hour must be able to type 100 wpm and own a tape recorder. And if you believe the wages, I have some property in Florida for sale.

April meeting American Legion Hall WOW, what a great turn out. Have you

even seen so many T-Birds?


. ACTC MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2019

President Jeannie Wood opened the

April meeting, which was held at the

American Legion Hall on N. Cave

Creek Rd. to order at 9:55 a.m. by

calling for the recitation of the

Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The minutes to the

March meeting as printed in the Bird Chatter

were approved and seconded. There will be

no meeting in May due to the Regional. Both

Yvonne and Tom Wagner are in Hawaii.

Members filling in for them today include

Kathleen Michele, Hospitality; Ken Falken-

berry, Treasury, and Carter Rodgers, STP

ticket sales. There is a Poker Run immedi-

ately following this mornings’ meeting.

HOSPITALITY: Kathleen Michele intro-

duced new members Karen & Joe Arredon-

do, who were attending their first meeting.

Guests included Joe Gavlock, Walter Busby,

son of Rose Marie and Carl Wilson. Happy

Birthday was sung to members celebrating

this month.: Bob Michele told about the res-

toration of his first Thunderbird. Many acco-

lades for Don Henderson, his son, Wes, Ken

Falkenberry and Mike Wood. Greg Thurston

led the applause as we welcomed back Mike

Price and Bob Bodell, who have had serious

health issues lately. Denis Frank reported

that Mary Lee had broken her Humerus

bone in a skiing accident. No cast, just a

cumbersome splint.

ACTIVITIES: Jim Rodgers. Not much

happening in the club because of the Re-

gional. There are plans for a dinner/show

sometime in June or July. Conflict in Octo-

ber with possible trips to Palm Springs or

Lake Havasu. Mike Dolan announced that he

already has rooms reserved for next year’s

Midnight at the Oasis, and needs to know if

anyone plans to attend. MEMBERSHIP: Jim

Cook. There re currently 99 Households, 179

members and 98 Classic T-Birds.

TREASURER: Ken Falkenberry reported

on club finances.

EX-OFFICIO: Jean Fruscello thanked eve-

ryone for the cards and phone calls during

her recent surgery. She will conduct a short

meeting after the regular meeting for Regional

50/50 helpers.

WAYS & MEANS: Ken Falkenberry

thanked Jackie and Tom McKee for handling

the purchase of shirts, etc for the Regional.

Jackie said there were several shirts not yet

picked up. Ken has general membership

items for sale which can be viewed at the

back of the room.

MEMBER AT LARGE: Bob Michele elicit-

ed a round of applause for the wait staff dur-

ing the breakfast. Bob and Mike Dolan gave

directions for the Poker Run taking place to-

day.

CTCI: Chuck Thompson reported that the

registration for the Regional, which is just 31

days from now, will be cut off as of April 15th.

He thanked all who are participating in this

event. As of today: 367 registrants; 240 cars,

90 Thunderbirds: 29 for concourse; 32 for

Touring; 28 for Display. Many people are com-

bining the Regional with their vacation, flying

to Phoenix and renting cars. To date, Wel-

come Party 256; BBQ 240; 80 Ladies Lunch-

eon: 302 Awards Banquet. He plans to con-

duct a meeting on Saturday, April 27th, place

TBD. Jim Rodgers said that CTCI will soon

ask members to vote on whether or not to in-

clude “retro” Birds into. the organization.

Continued on page 7


More about 2019 Regional The 2019 Regional is moving along smooth-ly. Advertisers are taking advantage of our Convention Program magazine. Chris Ames says the magazine should be 40 pages in living color. Donations for the goody bags are still coming in. If you go touring, or shopping you will come back to your secured parking spot. Club members working the show picked up their shirts at April’s meeting. We all need to give a BIG hand to Tom and Jacki McKee, it’s been a monumental task. Don’t forget to notify the various chair per-sons and volunteer to help even if you can only come to Flagstaff for the day. Hey, why not car pool??? ………………………………………………………. Auto Therapy Commercial Detailers will be in car wash area to help get your car spot-less for the show. Call for appointment and pricing. He and his crew did our cars at Knoxville and did a wonderful job. Call for appointment and pricing. 505-550-9106

EDITORIAL COMMENTS

I have been in this Club off and on since 1975 and always loved it. In the early years I didn’t own a T-Bird, just built them. In those days if you didn’t own a T-Bird you couldn’t hold any office, so I kind of had fun, but didn’t do much to make the Club better. Now that we have a Baby Bird, and Jeannie and i joined CTCI and hold positions, my view of what's going on has taken on a different light. Remember everything done in this club is performed by volunteers, we need to remember that term, “volunteer "These volunteers try to do their best, so if you have an er-ror to correct just let that person know. If wrong information was given it’s not life or death, it can be corrected. We are fortunate to have a large club, probably largest in the na-tion. To keep your club the best, every-one has to step up. We are thrilled to have so many new members, don’t be shy, jump in. With new members come new ideas, don’t hold back, let us hear them. A good place to be heard is at the monthly luncheons. Ladies meet second Wednesday of the month. Men’s luncheon at the same time, different place. Michael Wood, Editor


Everyone Loves our Bolo Ties. We wear them with pride when attending meetings and spe-cial events! Here is a little history about them. Years ago ACTC decided they wanted Bolo Ties. We contacted a Navajo Jeweler and this was the final design. Club members could purchase them with the agreement that if they left the Club they had to sell it back to the Club for the original purchase price. Each piece came with a certificate of authenticity from the jeweler. The jeweler would stamp his signature on items sold to the white man, but not on jewelry sold to Navajo's. Jamie Thompson has been on a year long search for them. Some families just don’t want to give them up. They LOVE them that much. The Navajo Nation considered their jewelry as decoration, a display of wealth and as col-lateral against loans at the trading post. The pawn rack was an important and respected part of the economic and social life of the Navajo. Jewelry moved in and out of the pawn at regular seasonal intervals synchro-nized to the spring and fall lamb, wool and harvest activities. Much of the jewelry was withdrawn from pawn during the summer dances and ceremonials, and returned to the vaults again during the winter months. Article in part from Arizona Highway Maga-zine March 1975 furnished by Virgina Snyder

Continued from page 5

NEWSLETTER: Mike Wood has a

limited number of extra newsletters if

anyone would like a copy.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Don Hender-

son “No Report”.

HISTORTORIAN: Duane Foster “No

report”.

TELEPHONE COMMITTEE: Rita Ha-

vel “No report”

WEBMASTER: Chuck Young “No

report”.

INSPECTOR GENERAL: Carter

Rodgers reported there are Four 55’s;

three 56’s, fourteen 57’s and one Retro

Bird in parking lot. Nikki and Jack

Musselmann won a $25 gift card from

QT for their White ’57 Thunderbird with

A/C.

SPLIT THE POT: Bob Michele won

$100.00.

MOTION TO ADJOURN made

and seconded at 10:30.

Respectfully Submitted. Dede Ross, Secretary

Crown Royal Black anyone?


SHHHHHH….

As a courtesy to others, please remem-

ber to turn off your phones or set them on vi-

brate when you enter the meeting room!

“FUN POKER RUN BY BOB MICHELE & MIKE DOLAN” The Poker Run was a great success, the drive was cool and went smoothly with 17 cars. We only lost one couple, but they received their cards at the end of the run at George & Sherry Randall’s shop/garage where a number of his vast car collection is stored. Wow, cars varied from a Model A to a new Tesla gull wing SUV. Bob/Kathy, Mike Dolan and Mike’s daughter Katie had great refreshments for everyone. Mike Dolan even furnished the tables and chairs. Big winner was Denis Frank, second best hand was Doni and Bob Bodell, third best hand was Kerry Pokorsky, runner up with the worst hand was Jeannie and Mike Wood. Kerry Pokorski won even though cards blew out of his car, dam convertibles!!!! Doni Bodell got a scam call that her daughter was hurt and was being held for ransom. Even though it was a scam, Doni just about had a heart at-tack. ACTC wants to give Sherry and George a BIG thank you. We had a blast! Thanks Bob Michele/Mike Dolan Jamie Thompson took a trip to Nevada to see her nephew. While there she toured Valley Of Fire State Park. .

Our VP, Jim Rodgers has a

new chair. No, Jim I am not going to build you a T-Bird

pick-up so you can haul your chair to all the meet-

ings.

Jim Cook and Danny Kim went on a very wonderful trip to Cartagena, Columbia. They rented a boat and did some island

hopping.

Mary Ann, Jamie, Cindy and Virgina went to San Diego to visit retired

member and good friend Ardell Humble


WESTERN CLASSIC ROUNDUP May 15th 2019 AT Little America 2515 E. Butler Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86004 800-865-1401 Rooms are full Make your room reservations now for the

2019 Regional in Flagstaff. At Holiday Inn (across the freeway) Room rate: $139.00 per night, plus tax The theme is going to be as the name indi-

cates WESTERN style, hats and boots. Members: contact committee chairman

and get on work schedule. Tom Harris is collecting items for goody

bags and filling them now. Rich Baily has our signage lined up in-

cluding parking place cards. Jamie and Virgina have Raffle and silent

auction running smooth. Jim Rodgers says awards are finished. Mike Pettingell has security lined up,

Shirley checked out the hospitality room and has her plan set.

Chris Ames has our Convention Maga-zine planned out, wow, over 35 pages.

Myrna and Duane are working on their vocal cords and sound great.

Chuck Thompson, is laying out the driv-ing tour and keeping an eye on the budget. Judy is wearing her fingers to the bone on the computer.

Tom and Jackie are getting all merchan-dise organized.

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

Western Regional is just around the corner!!!! Donations are still coming in for all the different events and advertising. The following ACTC members have donated: Denis Frank & Mary Lee Winer Jeannie & Mike Wood—Lynn Silvernale Tom & Yvonne Wagner—Rita Havel Duane & Myrna Foster—Chuck Young Bob & Kathy Michele -Tom & Jackie McKee Shirley Pettingell— Kathi Price Terry & Effie Duquette—Sandy Trasente John & Kathy Marchisotto—Rose Marie Buzby Dennis Green-Mary Ann Bergeron Judy Thompson-Jamie Thompson Larry Braasch—Don Rebtoy Please add your name: Contact Tom Wagner or Kathi Price REGIONAL: Chuck Thompson reported: 325 people are pre-registered; some events will be capped. Committees are busy working to organize time sched-ules. If you have a time you would like to work contact Jamie Thompson. Regional donors so far: Hemmings Motor News 1 yr subscription Hill’s Thunderbird Parts $1000.00 Larry’s Thunderbird Parts $500.00 Ken Falkenberry 1/2 page ad $200.00 Native Grill & Wings web page $100.00 Molina’s Jewelry $500.. Ladies Lunch Concourse Thunderbird Parts $400 Other T-Bird Clubs have sent seed money Flagstaff Convention Bureau 3% total Hotel Reservations Sanderson Ford bought $300.00 ad Casco Thunderbird bought $300 ad & gift cards NPD Thunderbird Parts bought $300 ad State Farm Insurance $1000 and goody bags StreetSide Classic Cars bought $200 ad Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auctions $200 ad Sacramento Classic T-Bird Club bought $250 ad Mecum Classic Car Auctions bought $300 ad Vintage Air bought $300 ad and $200 extra Lowes, Lake Pleasant ,furnished car wash items Haggerty Classic car Ins, items for goody bags Discount Tire, Lake Pleasant, goody bag items


improve efficiency of fan. An unshroud-ed fan moves about 50% of the air vol-ume of shrouded fan, because it only moves air through the portion of the ra-diator equal to the surface of the fan, and does not benefit from the housing effect that the shroud provides.

12. NOTE: For the best performance, when installing a fan shroud, locate the fan 1/2 to 2/3 inside the shroud.

13. Water pumps should be overdriven 30 to 35% (Pulley ratio: Crankshaft pully should be 30% larger than water pump pulley)

14. Always use a thermostat to control en-gine temperature.

15. Compressor Safety Switch is normally a binary type (2 connectors) if you have an electric fan only this switch turns fan on when A/c is on. Why, engine isn’t hot, so why run fan (they are expen-sive).

16. A Trinary Switch (3 connectors)combines Binary functions with a en-gagement signal. So electric fan doesn’t come on until engine heat signals it do so. Saves wear and tear on electric fan.

…………………………………………………… PANDA MATING FAILS: VETERINARIAN TAKES OVER. What a guy! MINERS REFUSE TO WORK AFTER DEATH. No-good-for-nothing’ lazy so-and-so’s! JUVENILE COURT TO TRY SHOOTING DE-FENDANT. See if that works better than a fair trail! OUTSIDE A SECOND-HAND SHOP: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING—BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?

C.A.B at work. I was lucky to attend a A/C seminar given by Rick Love at So-Cal shop on McDowell. Presented by Vintage Air, a sponsor of our Regional Convention. Summers here so A/C is important. Tips: 1. Seal and insulate the cabin area (including cowl and above evapora-tor).

2. Make sure your cooling system and radiator are sufficient.

3. Remember: without adequate airflow, a radiator is just a reservoir for hot water. In general, coolant transfers heat to radiator tubes, tubes transfers heat to fins, and movement of air through the fins removes heat from radiator. You must allow air to pass efficiently through the radiator and out.

4. Allow for air to escape from under the hood.

5. Ensure radiator cap has proper pres-sure rating:

6. A - With Walker Radiator or aftermar-ket: 15-18 lb cap (each 1 lb of increase pressure raises the boiling point 3 de-grees F)

7. B—On original recore radiator: 4—7 lb. cap (tanks are not designed to hold pressure).

8. Remember: Antifreeze (now called antifreeze/coolant) increases the boil-ing point of water. Corrosion inhibi-tors protect against scaling and min-eral and mineral build up that can re-duce heat transfer.

9. A—Proper mix is 50% coolant to 50% water. Use distilled water or pre-mixed antifreeze.

10. B - Proper maintenance (flushing & changing coolant) will extend the life of the system.

11. Always use a shroud with an engine driven fan, as it will dramatically


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