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November 2017 Carron s Corner South Texas Thunderbird Club Officers for 2017 November By Joanna Fuchs On Thanksgiving Day we are grateful for Our blessing all year through, For family we dearly love,

President: Marilyn Carron 210-497-0345 Vice President: Sam Martin 830-438-3515 For sun to light and warm our days, For stars that show at night, For trees of green and skies of blue, And puffy clouds

1 November 2017 Carron s Corner South Texas Thunderbird Club Officers for 2017 November By Joanna Fuchs On Thanksgiving Day we are grateful for Our blessing all year through, For family we dearly love, For good friends, old and new. President: Marilyn Carron Vice President: Sam Martin For sun to light and warm our days, For stars that show at night, For trees of green and skies of blue, And puffy clouds of white. Secretary: OPEN Treasurer: Gerry Busald Committee Directors: Newsletter Editor Marilyn Carron Newsletter Co-Editor Brian Carron Auto Technical Advisor: Ray Clark Website Assistance: Ray Clark Historian: Ray Clark Marilyn Carron We are grateful for our eyes that see The beauty all around, For arms to hug and legs to walk, And ears to hear each sound. The list of all we are grateful for Would fill a great big book; Our thankful hearts find new delights, Everywhere we look! You are cordially invited to the This Issue President s Message Club Officers Committee Directors Next Club Meeting Birthdays/Anniversaries Welcome /Awards/Dates Past Meeting Journey into Our Past STTC Events/ VTCT Info T-Birds For Sales Auto Trivia & Fun Information Tech Tips & Trivia Answers STTC Events/Information Auto Dates/Advertisements STTC/VTCI information page 1 page 1 page 1 page 2 page 2 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 6 page 7 page 8-9 page 10 page South Texas Thunderbird Club Christmas Party At Milano Italiano Ristorante Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX On Saturday, December 9, 2017 Time: 11:00 am RSVP 1

December Meeting In November, we do not hold a meeting so we can spend time with family or friend s to

It is one time of the year to celebrate and give thanks for our blessings and extend and share with others.

beans, rolls, corn bread, pumpkin, spice, or apple pies and a variety of family favorite dishes around a

If you travel be safe and enjoy the time with your family or friends.

Wurzbach Road. We will meet at our usual time at 11:00 am.

00 gift per person for a gift exchange. Bring something that you would like to take home.

Please RSVP to the President by email or a phone call.

2 December Meeting In November, we do not hold a meeting so we can spend time with family or friend s to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is one time of the year to celebrate and give thanks for our blessings and extend and share with others. The tradition has been observed with a bounty of food such as a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, corn, green beans, rolls, corn bread, pumpkin, spice, or apple pies and a variety of family favorite dishes around a large table with talking, sharing stories, and laughter. If you travel be safe and enjoy the time with your family or friends. So, from our home to yours we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Our next meeting will be.. On Saturday, December 9, South Texas Thunderbird Club will hold their annual Christmas Party at Milano Italiano Ristorante at Wurzbach Road. We will meet at our usual time at 11:00 am. I have reserved a private room, and we will be able to select off their menu. Please bring a $ gift per person for a gift exchange. Bring something that you would like to take home. This will be our last meeting for 2017 and we will not meet again until the fourth Saturday in January Please RSVP to the President by or a phone call. November 1 Lou P 3 Bonnie H 14 Chris G 17 Brian C 23 - Jan B Happy Anniversary 11 Lou & Marilyn P 27 - Brian & Marilyn C Important Dates 5 Day Light Savings Back an hour 10 - Marine Corps 242 years 11 Veterans Day 23 Thanksgiving Day No new Members Frosty webs sparkle In the early morning sun Brightly bejeweled. Car Show Awards Show Season, Revving down again! Paul Holmes If we miss your birthday, anniversary, or any other information please let the editor know. 2

October, Get Together In October, we did not hold our fourth Saturday meeting at McAdoo s Seafood Company Restaurant in New Braunfels, at 196 N. Castell Ave.

The president even got to spend three hours at the emergency room and is still trying to reach a complete recovery and it s a very slow process.

3 October, Get Together In October, we did not hold our fourth Saturday meeting at McAdoo s Seafood Company Restaurant in New Braunfels, at 196 N. Castell Ave. because both the president and the vice president were under the weather. The president even got to spend three hours at the emergency room and is still trying to reach a complete recovery and it s a very slow process. The important news I was going to provide at the meeting was an update on our Show and Shine Car Display. We collected $75.00 on the day of the car Show and Acadiana matched the funds we collected. Therefore we raised $ towards our overall donation to our charity: St, Jude s Ranch for Children in Bulverde. I have talked with Laura Shepherd at the Ranch and I will be sending a letter and check to them in the near future, They are delighted to have our donation because they now have 38 children under their care. The end of the year is approaching and we need to think about the future of the club. We will need to elect new officers for the club in December. The terms for President and Treasurer expire this December 2017 and we still need to fill the vacant Secretary position, whose term will expire next December Remember this club can only exist if everyone works together. We are a social group whereby we: meet, socialize and maintain a spirit of good fellowship and participate in activities and when possible use our Thunderbirds and give back to the community. Most importantly a club cannot be run by just a few, they soon burn out. Please consider volunteering for one of the above positions by contacting your president. We all have information and ideas to share. The future of our club depends upon you. So far, I have not had anyone approach me willing to take over any of the positions open for next year in the club. It is important we find volunteers to fill these vacant officers or the future of this club is in jeopardy. I would hate to see the club disband after 38 years. Help to Keep Our Light Gleaming! Besides, electing new officers, it is a good time to renew your club dues for Please send in your yearly dues, the cost is only $ I would like to have them collected by the end of January. We also, need to have a new wavier update from each member for our files. Plus, provide your contact information and addresses, old or new, with any corrections. A club application form is provided on page12 for your convenience. Just copy, fill it out, sign and mail to the treasurer along with your dues. Your quick response would be greatly appreciated and will help in the transition of new officers. Social Outing Stan and Olga A, suggested that we meet on November 8, 2017 at 11:00 at the Lion and Rose Pub at the Rim for a pre- holiday get together luncheon just to socialize - no meeting. Agreed that it was an excellent idea. Therefore, mark your calendar for November 8th to visit with good friends. See y all at 11:00am. Lion & Rose Pub La Cantera Pkway San Antonio, TX

Journey into the South Texas Thunderbird Past Keep it Running and Looking Good: Attention to Pertinent Details By Frank Whitaker There are many things that happen to those of us who work on our own

Not all are as messy as the goof up I reported in the past, but they can have their own place in teaching us to pay attention to pertinent details so that we can avoid other embarrassments and

Since he didn t have a phone in his garage, he put down his trouble light and went into the house to talk to the caller.

4 Journey into the South Texas Thunderbird Past Keep it Running and Looking Good: Attention to Pertinent Details By Frank Whitaker There are many things that happen to those of us who work on our own or other cars that result in some embarrassment or additional work or expense. Not all are as messy as the goof up I reported in the past, but they can have their own place in teaching us to pay attention to pertinent details so that we can avoid other embarrassments and expense. I am reminded of the mechanic who was working under the hood of his car when he received a telephone call. Since he didn t have a phone in his garage, he put down his trouble light and went into the house to talk to the caller. As you know, such telephone calls can go on for some time before it is broken off and the mechanic can get back to work on his project. In this instance, it was something over 45 minutes before the conversation was ended. On returning to the shop, after the telephone call, our mechanic found that the trouble light had been placed right under the air conditioning discharge line from the compressor. The light bulb was in direct contact with the hose. Can you imagine how much heat is generated by a 100-watt bulb in 45 minutes? I assure you it can be plenty. The hose was so hot that he couldn t keep his hands on it. In fact, it was like burning his hand on an exhaust manifold just to touch the hose. Things rocked along well enough for a couple of days or so, until Mr. Hotwrench went to the grocery store to replenish his pantry. The weather was hot, so our mechanic was using the air conditioning in his car. No problems until coming out of the grocery store and starting the engine. At that point a mist of sorts was seen coming out from under the hood. What do you suppose it was? You re right. The compressor discharge line had ruptured at the point of contact with the trouble light bulb. Freon and refrigerant oil was everywhere in the vicinity of the rupture. So, you can see that if Mr. Hotwrench had just paid a little more attention to pertinent detail and had either extinguished the light or hung it on a nail someplace where it would not burn anything, he would have avoided some expense and effort and would not have had to go without air conditioning in the interim. Our mechanic says he has learned from this experience. Perhaps you can too. 11/87 4

South Texas Thunderbird Club Up Coming Events 2017 November No meeting.

December 9th Christmas Party and Gift exchange Milano Italiano Ristorante @

Please consider taking on a position it will be the only way to keep the

Asking everyone who would like to participate in the gift exchange to bring

Mark you calendar for this special event!

& Marilyn C Buddy & Doris C Ray C Sam M & David D Gary & Audrey H Dennis &

5 South Texas Thunderbird Club Up Coming Events 2017 November No meeting. Happy Thanksgiving! December 9th Christmas Party and Gift exchange Milano Italiano 11:00am. Election of new Officers; President, Secretary and Treasurer. Please consider taking on a position it will be the only way to keep the club running. Asking everyone who would like to participate in the gift exchange to bring a $25.00 gift per person. Please RSVP to this event. Mark you calendar for this special event! STTC Club VTCI Members Stan & Olga A Steven & Jan B Gerry & Cheryl B Brian & Marilyn C Buddy & Doris C Ray C Sam M & David D Gary & Audrey H Dennis & Judie M Lou & Marilyn P Trey & Laura W Old # 10 One of our Goals this year is to increase our membership in VTCI. Continue our Challenge, Add the Gleam in 2017 by Raising the Bar. Help our list Grow!! Thunderbirds are Unique! New member in July 2017 New # 1 5

Thunderbird For Sale 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau Available, a 1966 Thunderbird Landau highly optioned car. This is a Q coded car with a 428 cu. In. V8 and C6 transmission.

Operating 134r A/C, AM 8 track radio with power antenna, new power brake booster, reclining passenger seat, all vacuum systems operate including door locks, parking brake, cruise control, and rear

Body is straight and glass is all original. The car has been owned locally since 2005 and placed 1st in the Southwest Regional VTCI Touring Class along with placing in other car shows.

More pictures and information are available on request by contacting Stan Andrews at 210-679-8268 or email stanley.andrews@sbcglobal.net. Priced at $15000 or best offer. Automotive Trivia Questions 1.

6 Thunderbird For Sale 1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau Available, a 1966 Thunderbird Landau highly optioned car. This is a Q coded car with a 428 cu. In. V8 and C6 transmission. Engine has about miles since rebuild with new gas tank for unleaded fuel. Operating 134r A/C, AM 8 track radio with power antenna, new power brake booster, reclining passenger seat, all vacuum systems operate including door locks, parking brake, cruise control, and rear ventilator. All 4 power windows operate. Original bumper jack and deluxe wheel covers. All gauges work and turn signals have been converted to electronic operating system. Body is straight and glass is all original. The car has been owned locally since 2005 and placed 1st in the Southwest Regional VTCI Touring Class along with placing in other car shows. Trophies will go with the car. Original owner s manual and other documentation goes with car. More pictures and information are available on request by contacting Stan Andrews at or stanley.andrews@sbcglobal.net. Priced at $15000 or best offer. Automotive Trivia Questions 1. Where are U-joints located? 2. What does it mean if your tires are wearing on the inside and outside edges? Answers for the questions can be found on the Tech Tips page 7. The questions were obtained from funtrivia.com Cars Made from Cans! Do these pictures bring back memories? Albert Torney collected empty bottles and cans. Everyone thought that he was eccentric. After he died in 1998 his large collection of model cars made from aluminum cans was discovered. His collection was amazing and I will share a car with you each month. Provided by Norma Harris, October 2016/Internet 6

Tech Tip Unlocking A Flairbird Trunk Lock By Dennis Moreau The wife and I were at a store and bought a floor lamp, we have a 66 bird, and I went to the car to open the trunk, to put the lamp in, and

A few days later, we went to the local locksmith, the locksmith, said, I like your car. Then he looked at the lock and said, I won't drill your lock set out for fear of damaging your car.

7 Tech Tip Unlocking A Flairbird Trunk Lock By Dennis Moreau The wife and I were at a store and bought a floor lamp, we have a 66 bird, and I went to the car to open the trunk, to put the lamp in, and put the key in the slot, turned the key, and nothing happened. Luckily the lamp fit in the back seat. No big deal, right? wrong. A few days later, we went to the local locksmith, the locksmith, said, I like your car. Then he looked at the lock and said, I won't drill your lock set out for fear of damaging your car. He said in order to release the lock, you'll have to go through the back seat to release the catch that holds the lock. The next day the back seat comes out, and then you can see the spare tire is in the way of seeing the two bolts that hold the lower part of the lock. The tire can't be moved because it's locked down with the base of the jack, by a wing nut. If you have a six-foot arm that's an inch and a half in diameter, your worries are over. if not, your worries have just started. The next step is important, you go into the kitchen, and look for an ice-pick or some other utensil that has a sharp point on it. Return to the trunk and puncture the tire and release the air. This gives you just enough room to let the tire move sideways. Lucky the tire was going to be replaced the next week anyway, so no big loss. The two bolts holding the catch of the lower end of the lock are fastened by 2, 1/2" bolts. The only problem with that, is from the inside of the backseat to where the bolts are a span of about 4 and 1/2 feet. I used two 24-inch extensions plus one 20-inch extension, and 1/2-inch one deep socket, and then duck taped each joint before sticking them in the trunk. I did try a 1/2 universal socket, but at that length it was like trying to handle a 10-lb. bass at the end of a fly rod. When I did get the trunk opened I did find that it was not the first time for the trunk to be opened in this manner. The two bolts that held the bracket were miss-matched and the retainer clip that holds the linkage was put in reverse of the way it should have been. So, a new linkage clip, new spare tire, and several days of healing and we should be good to go. That is until the next surprise. Dennis is a member of our club and sent this article to the editor to use in our newsletter in September, and it just so happen, was published in this month s November /December Scoop as well. Answers to Automotive Trivia Questions from Page 6 1, Driveshaft: U meaning universal refers to the ability to rotate in all directional angles without losing RPM s. 2. You are not running enough air in your tires: Under-inflation is the worst enemy a tire can have. It causes increase treadwear on the outside edges of the tire. It also generates excessive heat, which weakens components and reduces tire durability. Over-inflation of the tires causes increased treadwear in the middle of the tire. 7

South Texas Thunderbird Events for 2017 January 28th February 25th O Brien s Restaurant @ 11:10 am, 848 Hwy 46 East Bergheim, TX 78004: Lunch and Planning Meeting Auto Concours Salon @ 9:00 am 2450

Confirmed March 25th Castroville Café, 309 Lafayette Street Castroville, TX 78009:@ 10:00 for Cruise, Lunch and Meeting Confirmed April 22nd Texas Corvette Association Open Car for St.

8 South Texas Thunderbird Events for 2017 January 28th February 25th O Brien s 11:10 am, 848 Hwy 46 East Bergheim, TX 78004: Lunch and Planning Meeting Auto Concours 9:00 am 2450 Babcock San Antonio, TX: PLEASE BE ON TIME. THE TIME IS EARLIER BECAUSE THEY WILL BE PUTTING ON A DEMONSTRATION AND WILL PROVIDE US LUNCH! Confirmed March 25th Castroville Café, 309 Lafayette Street Castroville, TX 78009:@ 10:00 for Cruise, Lunch and Meeting Confirmed April 22nd Texas Corvette Association Open Car for St. Jude s Ranch for Children, Boerne, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm: Meeting at 11:00, lunch at Peggy on the Green, located inside the Ye Kendall Inn Hotel across from the Main Square. Confirmed May 21th May 27th June 24th Ford Thunderbird Appreciation Day Celebration Event: 54th Street US Highway :00-2:00 pm. No Regular Schedule Meeting to Focus on Ford Thunderbird Appreciation Day, also it is Memorial Day Weekend. Buggy Barn Museum, 1915 Hwy 281 N Blanco, TX 78606, (go through the town to Pine Moore Town) 9:00-4:00: Lunch at the 300 BBQ Restaurant, 318 4th Street Blanco, TX. We will meet at 9:45 am at Choke Canyon Bar-B-Q, Blanco Road, San Antonio, TX 78258, outside 1604 just past Wilderness Oak for Cruise, Lunch and Tour. (Lunch around 11:00, Tour around 12:30, Cost $6.00 per person) Antique Shopping in Blanco to end the day. July 22nd 2nd Annual Mystery Poker 8:45 am for Cruise and Lunch. Cost $5.00 per couple, both will be able to play. Best Hand Wins! Meet at Taco Cabana at Stone Oak Pkwy and Huebner. August 26th Liberty Bar and Grill am, 1111 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX Lunch and Meeting. Downtown three or four block past Commerce Street; parking next door or across the street. September 23rd Charity and Car Display: Location to be at Acadiana Café, 1289 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio,TX Exit #8 September 13-17, 2017 VTCI International Convention Hosted by North Georgia Vintage T-Bird Club and the Space Coast Thunderbirds, held at the newly renovated Wyndham Hotel, Atlanta Galleria, 6345 Power Ferry Road Northwest Atlanta, George Phone: , identify yourself as Thunderbird International Convention attendee. Room rates are $ per night, for additional $10.00 per day, a full breakfast will be provided. Only a few rooms left. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. October 28th McAdoo s Seafood Company in New Braunfels.at 11:00 am Located at 196 N Castell Ave November Happy Thanksgiving /No Meeting December 9th Christmas Party Milano Italiano 11:00 am, 1180 Wurzbach Rd San Antonio, TX 28230: Lunch, Election of Officers and Gift Exchange $25.00 per person. All STTC Meetings can we found on our website: 8

Car Shows and Cruise-In March 4, 2016, San Antonio Police Department Car Show 5th Annual Memorial Festival and Open Car Show @ San Antonio Police Academy Grounds, registration on line @ www.sapoa.

9 Car Shows and Cruise-In March 4, 2016, San Antonio Police Department Car Show 5th Annual Memorial Festival and Open Car San Antonio Police Academy Grounds, registration on $25.00 per class N Ford/ Lincoln/ Mercury (all) Rained out March 25, 2017, 4th Annual Roar for Kids Bulverde Car Bulverde Baptist Church, 1331 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX Rain or Shine April 1, 2017, Lester s Automotive 9th Annual Charity Open Car 32128A IH 10 West (exit 543) Boerne, TX: for Juvenile Diabetes Rain date April 2nd Cancelled and rescheduled for Saturday, May 13th April 8, 2017, Texas Bowties Spring Open Car Cornerstone Church, Loop 1604 & Stone Oak Pkwy San Antonio, TX : for Magdalena House, $25.00 Pre-Registration until March 20, $ Day of Event per class H Ford T-Bird (all) April 15, 2017 Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy 3nd Annual Car Show & Craft Garden Ridge Community Center, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. Garden Ridge, TX Rain or Shine April 22, th Annual Texas Corvette Association Open Car the Main Square in Boerne, TX: benefiting St. Jude s Ranch for Children, online registration is now open, Pre-registration $30. After April 17, 2017 $35. May 7, 2017, Hobo Fest Open Car Show and Franklin Park, 5745 Binz Engelmann Rd Kirby, TX May 20, 2017, Alzafar Shiners Open Car San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 West. Rain or Shine May 29, 2017, 6th Annual Memorial Day Show Helotes AG. Building, Leslie Rd Helotes, Texas: Memorial Day Rain date June 3rd June 10, 2017, Audie L Murphy Ride a Crooked Trail Open Car, Truck & Cycle Audie L Murphy Memorial Veteran s Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter San Antonio, TX Rain or Shine September 29- October 1, 2017, 25 th Lone Star Nationals Goodguys Rod and Custom Car Motor Speedway, Ft Worth, TX CANCELED THE EVENT October 14, 2017, San Antonio Mustang Car Show Dare to Love CANCALED THE EVENT! Saturday Morning Cruise In Friday Night Cruise In Tuesday Night Cruise In The Mustang Club Biff Buzby s Burgers Ay Chiwawa Mexican Café Oak Hill Church Parking Lot IH 35 Toepperwein Singing Hills Shopping Center HI 10 W San Antonio, TX Hwy 46/281 North NW San Antonio, TX Every Friday night from March- November Near the new Walmart West side of HWY just South of Camp Bullis Rd 6pm-10pm 2nd Tuesday of the Month 5:00 8:00pm 2nd Saturday of each Month 8am-10:30am Benefits SBB Lions Club /Roar For Kids Please visit to view or obtain Information and Flyers for all Car Shows and additional Cruise-Ins besides the ones mention above. Remember you attend these car shows are for your own interest, even if several members go together, they are not sanctioned by the STTC. In other words, you are on your own and the club holds NO RESPONSIBILITY. 9

Automotive Dates in History November 28, 1895, America s first auto race started: 6

November 29, 1910, The first US patent for inventing the traffic light system was

November 11, 1926, US Route 66 was established.

November 4, 1939, First air conditioned automobile (Packard) was exhibited, in

WW II stopped production of many luxury items.

November 25, 1973, Maximum speed limit was cut to 55 MPH as an energy conservation

10 Automotive Dates in History November 28, 1895, America s first auto race started: 6 cars, 55 miles, the winner averaged 7 MPH. November 29, 1910, The first US patent for inventing the traffic light system was issued to Ernest Sirrine. US Patent NO November 11, 1926, US Route 66 was established. It has also been called the Will Rogers Highway. November 4, 1939, First air conditioned automobile (Packard) was exhibited, in Chicago, Illinois. The A/C option was available for $274 until WW II stopped production of many luxury items. It wasn t until 1953 that air conditioning was commercially available in cars again. November 25, 1973, Maximum speed limit was cut to 55 MPH as an energy conservation measure. November 1, 1979, Federal Government made a 1.5 billion loan guarantee for Chrysler. The government basically cosigned a loan to keep the company in business. Pena Bros. Upholstery Co. Automotive Interior Center 5305 Bandera Rd San Antonio, Texas Fax Rudy G. Pena Expertise in Body and Paint Work Mechanical Free Estimates HW 90W Castroville TX

The South Texas Thunderbird Club Inc. Celebrates 38 Years 1979-2017 Of Providing Support for San Antonio and South Texas Thunderbird Owners. San Antonio Texas Thunderbird Club Inc.

all the world. Vintage Thunderbird Club International South Texas Thunderbird Club Inc. is a chapter of the Vintage Thunderbird Club International.

11 The South Texas Thunderbird Club Inc. Celebrates 38 Years Of Providing Support for San Antonio and South Texas Thunderbird Owners. San Antonio Texas Thunderbird Club Inc. is a family oriented organization with the goal of enjoying and preserving our Thunderbirds among friends and elevating the interest of these beautiful cars to all because Thunderbirds are unique in all the world. Vintage Thunderbird Club International South Texas Thunderbird Club Inc. is a chapter of the Vintage Thunderbird Club International. This organization is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Ford Thunderbirds. If you are not a member of VTCI and would like to join, you can go to VTCI s website at and download an application form, include fee and mail it to VTCI, P.O. Box 75308, Wichita, KS or fill it out on line. You can join through our web site com if you prefer. As a member you will receive a by-monthly magazine the Thunderbird Scoop which is full of information and articles about Thunderbirds, Regional and International Events VTCI supports throughout the year. Please consider joining today. 11

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55-57 Chevys hit the East Texas Roads (and. a Poker Run!)

CLASSIC HEARTBEAT TEXAS LARGEST AND MOST ACTIVE CAR CLUB EXCLUSIVELY FOR 55, 56 AND 57 CHEVY CARS, TRUCKS AND CORVETTES CHEVROLET S GOLDEN ERA! June 2014 Volume 38, Issue 6 55-57 Chevys hit the East Texas