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1 July 2015
2 July 2015
THE T-BIRD NEWS – JULY 2015
3 July 2015
THUNDERBIRD OWNERS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA
INCORPORATED
INDEX Executive & State Directors…………………………..………………….………….2
National Concourse………………………………………………………………….3
National Presidents Report………………………………………………………….8
Editor’s Report……………………….………………………….………..…………12
Treasures Report…………………….……………………………………..………..12
NSW Report…………………………………………………………………………13
Victoria’s Report…………………….…………………………………………….....16
All contributions to TBird News are to be typed and addressed to the editor (see
page 2 for details) Include a S.A.E if articles and / or photos are to be returned.
The editor reserves the right to edit or withhold material received for
publication in T'Bird News.
BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE
THUNDERBIRD OWNERS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA
INC.
The Thunderbird Owner's Club of Australia Inc. and State Branches is a
social non-profit organisation devoted to serve as a medium of
exchange of ideas, information, and parts for admirers and owners of
Thunderbirds, to aid them in restoring and preserving these automobiles
and associated Ford vehicles in their original likeness.
4 July 2015
Executive & State Directors
President
Mike Barton
5225 Batlow Road
Tumut, NSW, 2720
02 9428 2530 – 0427 200 026
State Director – New South Wales
Tery Traynor
1 Padua Close
Prestons NSW 2170
0402 052 712
Vice President
Steve Springett
74 Stakey St,
Forestville, NSW, 2087
02 9975 6168 - 0424 177 829
State Director – Queensland
Secretary
Chris Jeffs
10 Villiers Road
Padstow Heights, NSW, 2211
02 9773 6250 - 0414239181
State Director – Victoria
Tony Buchanan P.O Box 4067
Croydon Hills Vic.3136 [email protected]
0455 296 660
Treasurer
Barry Wright
4 Amarillo Drive
Dunbible, NSW, 2484
02 6672 3251
State Director – Canberra
Editor
Peter Banach
5 Jobson Ave
Mt Ousley , NSW, 2519
0431 675 999
Public Officer
Peter Banach
5 Jobson Ave
Mt Ousley, NSW, 2519
0431 675 999
Web Manager
Peter Banach
5 Jobson Ave
Mt Ousley , NSW, 2519
0431 675 999
Sales/Merchandising
Pat Farrell
4Venezia St
Prestons NSW 2170
02 9607 7190
Web Site News
www.toca.net.au.
5 July 2015
VALE ~ John Worswick
John Worswick was a long time member of the Thunderbird Club having joined in 1982.
He held various roles within the club over the years, always energetic and enthusiastic. A
legendary leader who was passionate about everything T’bird, a true car guy, buying and
selling many cars over the years, right up ‘til the very recent acquisition of his 1957
Mercury.
John and Faye opened up their lives and home to the Thunderbird club over the years. I
am sure I speak for a large number of members when I say that John will be dearly
missed. John was one of a kind, loving life and most certainly giving it his all. John will
be remembered by many for his genuine and generous nature, he will remain in our
hearts.
Our Sympathy goes out to wife Faye and daughters Christine and Karen for their loss.
6 July 2015
NATIONAL CONCOURS 2015 WAGGA WAGGA FRIDAY 25
TH to SUNDAY 27
TH SEPTEMBER
THE AFL GRAND FINAL HAS MOVED TO THE 3RD
OCTOBER
(THUNDERBIRDERS ARE MORE INTO WORLD SERIES CRICKET
CAUSING A LATE START TO THE AFL SEASON)
Our President Mike has arranged a cash sponsorship toward the
supply of trophies for the event and we are still looking for more. If
you know of anyone who can help with either cash, or product for
the ‘goodie’ bags please contact him on 0488572985.
From George St. SYDNEY, 468 Kms, 5 hours 10 minutes driving time
plus pit stops. (According to my GPS)
From Flinders St. MELBOURNE, 483 Kms, 5hours 5 minutes plus pit
stops. (The Victorian end of the Hume Highway is faster).
From Ann St. BRISBANE, 1225 Kms, 18 hours 30 minutes plus pit
stops and a bed? The Club has 40 rooms on hold. We are negotiating for a package deal
of meals and beds at the moment. The Club held a well attended
concours there in 2007 when it was a Country Comfort Motel.
DON’T MISS OUT, MARK THIS DATE IN YOUR
CALENDAR NOW.
REGISTRATION FORMS AND FULL PROGRAM DETAILS
WILL BE IN THE MAY MAGAZINE.
Any Questions please contact the National Secretary, Chris on
0414239181
7 July 2015
INFORMATION AND
ITINERARY
NATIONAL CONCOURS
WAGGA WAGGA 2015
ON ARRIVAL at the Mercure (1 Morgan Street Wagga Wagga) go to
reception and book in. You will be required to swipe your credit card as
security for the resort. If you don’t have one you will have to pay cash
up front for your accommodation. You will be credited with your $100
deposit. Extra expenditure during your stay (breakfasts, mini bar, bar
tabs, etc) has to be paid by you on departure.
8 July 2015
BREAKFAST. A buffet breakfast is available in the dining room for
$15 per head, children under 12 free, or you can order from menu for
delivery to your room prior to 9pm the night before. There is only a
kettle and bar fridge in the rooms.
ROOMS. The rooms will be booked as close as possible in groups, ie,
all the singles together, all the families together and all the doubles
together because the motel is set up with the various styles of rooms in
different areas. Children under 12 are free. The rooms are all discounted
if booked by the Club. If you miss the deadline for registration (31st
August), then you will have to pay full fare if you can still get one.
SPECIAL NEEDS. If you require something special, ie, family room,
ground floor because you can’t negotiate steps, special dietary needs or
anything else, please write it on the back of the registration form. We
can only organise it if we know.
FRIDAY 25TH
3 pm. Car wash, in front car park, with 2 hoses. Area will be roped
off.
4 pm. You are required to register for the Concours with Chris and
Laraine Jeffs in the Regent Room.
6 pm. Meet and Greet - Regent Room. Buffet style hot BBQ finger
food. If you are arriving late please put a tick in the ‘Meet and
Greet’ on the registration form so we know how many meals to
keep hot for you.
Drinks will be at bar prices. Everyone will get a name tag on
entry.
10 pm. Close.
SATURDAY 26TH
9 am. Convoy to Cross Street car park. To get there go north up
Tarcutta Street about 800metres and take the first right past the
Visitor Information Centre into Cross Street then right into car
park. Delegates will be there to direct parking. 2 cars per 3
bays.
9 July 2015
We are investigating an activity for those who are not really into
the cars.
9 30am.Judges meeting: Jim Matthews, Head Judge.
3 pm. Return to motel.
6 pm. Pre-dinner drinks: Regent Room bar.
7 pm. Presentation dinner. 3 courses, alternate serves. (Children
chicken schnitzel and ice cream)
President’s welcome and introduction of guests.
Between mains and desert - presentation of trophies.
8.30pm.Entertainment - more detail to follow.
11.00. Close.
SUNDAY 27TH
9.30am. AGM Regent Room. Those leaving today to vacate rooms
prior to AGM.
11 am. Depart for 42 km run to Coolamon. Park in the main street or
behind Royal Tavern Hotel in dirt car park. Visit the ‘Up to
Date Store’ and RSL museum plus the ‘Treats and Treasures’
store.
12.30pm.Lunch at Tavern Hotel.
1.45 pm. Depart for Marrar 12km down Junee Rd. Drop Ladies at
Marrar Café for coffee and or chat, then visit Wagga district
Rod and Custom HQ at home of Alan White Club President.
3 pm. Depart for Licorice and Chocolate Factory at June 30km.
(Closes 4.30pm)
4 pm. Depart for Motel
6 pm. To Wagga RSL Club for dinner. Courtesy bus, 5pm to 11pm
Sundays, phone 6921 3624.
MONDAY 28TH
Do your own thing. Travel home safely.
10 July 2015
National Presidents Report
Hi TBirder’s
Well winter is upon us and there is a chill in the air and most of the Tbird’s are
tucked up nice and dry waiting for perfect sunny days or maybe summer.
Well the Presidential run to Forbes and the McFeeter Car Museum was a
success. Forbes seems such a long way away from Sydney, however once you
get over the Blue Mountains it really takes no time to get there. The weekend
was sunny but cool however I understood that Sydney was rainy so we picked
the perfect to get out of the big smoke. The Car Museum is really worth a visit
and the owners are really keen to have car clubs visit.
As usual, during winter Victoria and NSW both have a very active club
schedule, including weekends away and State titles. The NSW State Titles
were at Port Stephens this year and it was a great weekend for all even if there
was a little rain. I was able to get a permit to move and drove my Thunderbird
to the event, with a second place trophy to boot. There was the Early Ford Day
at the Ettomogah Pub at Kellyville in NSW which TOCA (NSW) supports and
gives us yet another excuse to show off our Thunderbirds.
Great to see a number of new members coming into the club as well and I
would like to extend a big welcome!
NSW had a Winter Getaway in June to beautiful Orange and I didn’t attend
that event due to farm commitments however everybody was very positive
about the weekend. I noticed in the various states calendars that there are a
number of festivals and swap meets where members can attend. NSW has the
“All Ford Day” at Sydney Motorsport Park (formally Eastern Creek Dragway)
on the 19th of July which will be a big event and of course there is the CMC
day on the 16th August at Sydney Motorsport Park. This is the one I look
forward to, as it is a chance for me to take my Thunderbird out for a drive, and
money permitting out on the track Saturday for the Morgan Car Club
Supersprint. I am not interested in fast lap times as they will most likely be
around the 2mins 32secs, maybe more. I have some “semi slick” tyres to try
out so it may be fast. My Mustang does an easy 1.25 around the North Circuit,
however this Supersprint is on the GP circuit which is longer.
TOCA (NSW) has a great display at the CMC event on the Sunday and I love
being part of it. This is a fantastic event with over a 1000 cars on display and
many, many clubs.
11 July 2015
Of course we have a National Concours in Wagga Wagga fast approaching
(25th to 27
th September and I know this will be a great event
We were all saddend to hear about the passing of John Worswick TOCA
(Victoria). Our best wishes are extended to all his widow and family. Losing
one of our long-term members and a fellow Thunderbird owner is hard and the
National Committee sent a floral tribute from all of our ThunderBird family.
Mike Barton, Naional President
Ann Gonzalvez Memorial Trophy
This is a perpetual award named in honour of a great individual, who
helped put the Thunderbird Owners Club Inc (TOCA) on the map. The
Award commemorates the memory of Ann Gonzalvez who gave
devoted service to TOCA for many years. Ann passed away sadly in
2003 following a battle with cancer. Since her passing, Ann has been
sadly missed, both personally and for all of her efforts towards the
betterment of the Club. Ann made TOCA happen in so many ways and
there were many important things that Ann's influence has encouraged
within the Club. Ann was always happy and friendly when dealing with
all members. This Trophy was first awarded at the National Titles in
2004 to Glenn & Dianne Pye. It is awarded to a couple/member by
his/her peers. This is the ultimate recognition that any Club person can
receive.
The following criteria apply for a couple/member to be nominated:
All nominations must have shown dedication to the club and its
members.
All nominations must have clearly undertaken activities that
have assisted with the Clubs events/Clubs administration.
All nominations could include, but is not limited to, the
following:
o Someone who persistently strives to assist the club in its
achievements.
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o Someone who regularly supports the club by attending
club meetings.
o Someone who always displays a positive attitude
towards the club.
o Someone who displays good camaraderie.
o Someone who has shown the willingness to assist new
club members.
o Someone who regularly supports and attends club
meetings.
For the purposes of these awards only financial members of the
Thunderbird Owners Club of Australia Inc (TOCA) can
nominate a person or persons.
Nominations for the Ann Gonzalvez Trophy can come from an
individual member, collective membership, or State Committee.
Nominations must be forwarded no later than one month
before the AGM each year to the National Committee.
There can only be one award each year.
The current National Committee will take on the responsibility
of the selection panel, and are not eligible for selection.
The perpetual trophy will be presented at the National Titles or
AGM each year, along with a personal award.
The National Committee.
Nominations are now due, email your nominations to
TOCA Secretary Chris Jeffs [email protected]
Past Winners Roll
2004 GLEN & DIANNE PYE.
2005 NOELINE BOND.
2006 GRAHAM & SUMA GEORGES.
2007 TERRY & REG BLACK.
2008 LYN & STEVE SPRINGETT.
2009 BRIAN & JAN TOMKINS.
2011 BARRY & MADELINE WRIGHT.
13 July 2015
2012 JIM & JAN KERR. 2013 GEOFF McFADDEN
2014 Lucinda Vennix
AGENDA AGM 10am, 27-9-2015
TO BE HELD IN THE REGENT ROOM
1. Welcome and opening: President Mike Barton.
2. Apologies.
3. Minutes of previous AGM.
4. Acceptance of previous minutes.
5. Business arising from previous minutes. 6. Reports President Mike Barton
Vice-President Steve Springett
Secretary Chris Jeffs
Treasurer/Membership Barry Wright
Public Officer Laraine Jeffs
Editor/Web Master Peter Banach
Property Officer Pat Farrell
State Directors As submitted
At the conclusion of each report a call for acceptance will be
made after which time questions may be asked.
7. General Business.
8. Election of Office Bearers. (Nominations are required to the
Secretary in writing one month prior to the AGM)
9. Close.
14 July 2015
Editors Report
The National Concours is approaching it’s not just for showing off your
cars but it is important because it’s also when you have your say at the
AGM and all National positions are up for re-election. If you are
interested in a position on the national committee then send in your
nomination now.
So do you know a deserving member who needs to be recognised for all
their hard work well send your nominations for the Ann Gonzalvez
Memorial Trophy and anything you would like to include in the AGM
agenda to the secretary Chris Jeffs , or any questions call Chris on
0414239181 or [email protected].
For those who would like to receive their copy of the magazine in
glorious colour by electronic media, send your email address to
I still need your input, so send in your articles and other items you
would like to see or to be included.
Happy driving,
Peter Banach
Editor
Treasurer’s Report
Report for June/July.
Welcome All,
Two month’s seem to roll by very quickly and before I realise, it’s time
for the next magazine to be compiled. We are now three months past
the due date for membership renewals and sadly we have now lost 34 of
our members across Australia, and strangely most of these members
had only joined in the last year or two.
15 July 2015
Our general bank account now stands at $7,164.51, with $1,887.00
being deposits for the National Concours, all bills are paid. The Term
deposit account is currently at $8,807.29.
Until the next report which will be much larger.
Barry Wright.
New Members.
David Bevan from Concord West, NSW. David has a 1955 Baby Bird
convertible with a black body and black & white upholstery.
Peter & Belinda Coad, from Morwell in VIC. They have a 1965 coupe
which has a maroon body and cream upholstery.
Suzette & David McClelland from Jilliby, NSW. They have a 1956
Baby Bird Convertible with a mandarin body and a white top and black
and white upholstery.
Phillip & Elizabeth Capocchi from Woodend, VIC. They have a 1956
Baby Bird Convertible with a coral sunset body and a white top with
pine upholstery.
It is great to see these new members. The club welcomes you all and
hope that we see you at some of the many runs that the state directors
organise. I know that one of these members has already booked to go to
the National Concours.
NSW Report
G’day all,
Since the last magazine we have had a number of member’s requests for
day trips and I have included them into the programme. Also the 2nd
half of the year programme has been included into this edition.
We have had a couple of country trips and it is pleasing to see the
country and city folk get together with much enjoyment and stories. The
T-bird gods were kind for the Forbes trip by giving us good weather.
16 July 2015
Mike organised a good weekend with some visits to the local history
museum, the car display centre and a tour around. The watering hole
was nice and close, within staggering distance, right next door. Thanks
Mike, the entertainment and the company were great once again. We
were all wondering if that was actually a T-bird you had/have or just
another car.
The Orange trip was another good weekend away with the T-bird gods
looking after us once again, a little chilly around zero with ice settling
on the cars overnight and still there midmorning. This event was well
attended with members coming from far afield, Narrabri, Tamworth and
numerous other locations from out of the greater Sydney area. Friday
afternoon and night was very entertaining with plenty of stories and
gum flapping with a few drinks and a meal interfering! On Saturday
some of the ladies went out for some retail therapy, could not hold
Kathy back with a cruise ship rope just don’t get in front of her. Lunch
was at the Irish pub. Pete lost his virginity on the one arm (buttons)
bandits and thought it was good fun winning, not for long he learnt,
then back to the motel resting up for the main event. Once again within
staggering distance and for some a NANNA NAP. Saturday night’s
dinner was a great get together with a little over $500 worth of prizes
that had been donated for the trivia, which was hotly contested and
many appeals forthcoming and a prize draw which saw the prizes pretty
well spread around. On the way back to the ranch we visited the old
historic town of Millthorpe with a good sticky beak around and some
calorie delights for lunch.
A little bit of members news.
Pat is hoping to finally unveil the PHANTOM baby bird at the All Ford
Day. The bird has been away from Prestons for that long it may want to
steer to another place when he takes it out and is returning home, enjoy
your new vehicle.
Steve is on the countdown to the next stage of life, retirement, got news
for you Steve, Lyn will make sure that the next stage (a retirement
working career) is just about to start, in fact by the time you all read this
he will be very close with the screen saver on his computer phone
showing the countdown at almost at ZERO.
17 July 2015
It was pleasing to see our resident PIROMANIAC win a fire
extinguisher and can keep this as a backup or 2 or 3. By now the
insurance company can recognise Chris by his voice and does not have
to say who he is. The bird is well on the way of being
repaired/restored/rebuilt, hope to see it back on the road soon.
Pat and Steve are in the initial stages of organising a venue for our State
titles for around March 2016 depending on the availability of
accommodation and a display area, more info to come.
If you have any suggestions for outings/places to visit please let me
know as the suggestions so far have been good and included into the
next ½ of the year.
I am already searching for new and interesting venues/outings for next
year. E-mail addresses below.
[email protected] [email protected]
Stay safe
Tery
NSW - Coming Events
July 11th
N.S.W. Championship round 5 Sydney Dragway
July 18th
All Ford swap meet, Sydney Dragway
July 19th
All Ford Day Eastern Creek
Display vehicles enter between 7am & 9am. Details will be sent out
July 25th
Motorex, the dome, Sydney Olympic park, Homebush
July 26th
Windsor Hot Rod & Custom show, Windsor leagues club
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Cnr rifle range rd & George st south Windsor
August 1st all holden day swap, Clarendon showground
August 2 LUNCHEON RUN ETTALONG DIGGERS ETTALONG
BEACH 51/52 The Esplanade Ettalong Beach Travel time 80 minutes
Meet at MACAs Thornleigh 9:30am comfort stop, coffee, morning tea
if needed.
Booked for 12 pm lunch PLENTY OF ROOM FOR PARKING
August 8th
Newcastle swap, Cessnock showground
August 8th
Australian pioneers & legends awards, show & shine,
Sydney Dragway
August 9th
Nostalgia Drags & show & shine, Sydney Dragway
AUGUST 16 CMC Day Details will be sent out
August 29th
N.S.W. Championship round 6
September 13th
State AGM The Australiana Pioneer Village &
Markets,Wilberforce - Meet at the venue 10am. Cost of entry is $5 pp.
Food is available if you wish bring your own picnic/BBQ. Parking area
for the cars (TBIRDS PREFERABLY) will be made available.
Website: theaustralianavillage.com.au
AGM at 11am in the shearing shed. … Don't forget to bring your chairs.
Semptember 26th
/27th Wagga Wagga National AGM. Contact Mike
Barton for details
19 July 2015
October 11th
Members request - Berrima and Bowral run
An easy drive down and once again enjoy the MAGPIE CAFÉ (this
time without the rain and hail) with all its delights for morning tea (this
time with tummies not so full), a walk around to walk off those calories
and to see the brik a brack shops, maybe the old jail tour and then over
to Bowral to see what is left of the spring tulips and then lunch.
Meet at the Crossroads Hotel at 9:00 to leave at about 9:15. Booked for
1 pm lunch Bowral Hotel & Bistro 412 Bong Bong street Bowral
OCTOBER 25 MEMBERS REQUEST TRAMWAY MUSEUM
LOFTUS
Rawson Ave LOFTUS OPENS 10am Travel time 35 mins. web site:
sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au Meet at MACAs Camden Valley Way
9:00 am, Leave at 9:30 am comfort stop, coffee & petrol in the one area
if needed. Suggest you bring your own picnic/BBQ as only light snacks
available, coffee, pies etc.
November 15th
Visit to Kiama markets and lunch - Meet at the
Crossroads Hotel at 9:00am to leave about 9:30 am comfort stop,
coffee, morning tea if needed. Travel time 90 mins you can bring your
own picnic lunch or buy from numerous venues and enjoy the grassed
areas of the parks overlooking the sea and the harbour.
Club Meeting
December 13th
End of year celebrations. Think about where we can
hold this day. We would like to keep costs down to both the members
and the club and make this another enjoyable day. So put on your
thinking caps and come up with some ideas/suggestions.
20 July 2015
Victorian Report JULY 2015 Hello fellow Victorian members and welcome to our new members.
By now you should all be aware that Ross is no longer our State
Director. I would like to personally thank Ross for all his efforts whilst
he was Director.
So far no one has stepped forward to fill in the position vacated by
Ross. I have taken on the role temporarily whilst Lucinda has stepped
into the role of Events Coordinator. We have volunteered to do these
duties until a formal election and nominations can be conducted at our
next State Meeting to be held on Monday the 6th
of July.
Our May event was the National Heritage Motoring day and this year it
was at picturesque Yarra Glen Race Track. The event was attended by
17 members and friends in their classic vehicles. We had glorious
weather for the day which made it such a great event. I t was good to
see some newer members attend.
For June we had something a little different organised and it was
attended by 24 members. As a club we attended the Shifting Gears
Exhibition, showcasing the Australian Auto Industry Design through
the decades, at Federation Square. From there it was a quick stroll
across the road to the recently refurbished Duke of Wellington Hotel,
Melbourne’s oldest licenced hotel for a delightful lunch. A big thank
you to member Leanne Taylor for her great organisation of this event.
A reminder to all our members that we are hosting a Christmas in July
again his year which has always been a lot of fun.
The date is 19 July, if you are considering attending please let Lucinda
know, we need to arrange for the caterer, etc. See the web site or check
your emails for further information.
And finally we have recently lost a long time member, John Worswick
our condolence to Faye and the family, Lucinda has put together a
lovely tribute to John which appears elsewhere in the magazine.
Tony Buchanan
21 July 2015
Victoria - Coming Events
Monthly meeting first Monday of the month – Emerald Hotel
S/Melbourne
Sunday July 19- Christmas in July, Catered Lunch, BYO Drinks
Montrose Public Hall
$27.50 per adult, $15 per child RSVP no latter then 10th July.
Kris Kringle: If you would like to participate in our KK, please bring a
present valued at $15.00 Children's presents are to be named. Thank
You
August 30th Garage Crawl - John Egglestone
Time: 11:30 am Sausage Sizzle / BBQ, Tea & Coffee Provided
Please bring a plate, when you RSVP you will be allocated a salad or
dessert BYO: Drinks & Chairs
Enjoy a drink on the balcony taking in the beautiful views and watch
the steam train pas by
RSVP your intentions by August 23rd
2015
See web site for up to date information on Victoria’s event
WWW.toca.net.au
22 July 2015
Great line up
23 July 2015
Now that’s a trailer
This car has not been seen for months
24 July 2015
Reminder cut off for registration is 1st September
25 July 2015
Ford Automatic Transmissions
Ford in the early days called there automatic transmissions by many
different Names
1950–1965 Ford-O-Matic heavy cast iron body known as a two
speed.
While capable of three forward speeds, Ford-O-Matic started out in
second and shifted to third, with first only being used when selecting L
on the gear shift column.
The shifting pattern PNDLR.
1958–1979 Cruise-O-Matic Known as the X transmissions.
In response to heavier vehicles and more powerful engines the Cruise-
O-Matic series of three-speed automatics (which includes the
FMX).The body was made from cast iron they came in three
configurations:
the small case (from 1951 to 1966) FX
the medium case (from 1955 to 1968) MX, and
the FMX (from 1967 to 1979)
The shifting pattern, revised from PNDLR to PRNDL
1968–1981 FMX—A hybrid of the FX body with MX internals
1966–1996 C6 light weight one piece aluminium body
C6 is a heavy-duty-speed automatic transmission for high-torque
applications behind large-displacement big-block
Did you know you can identify your transmission by the pan size.
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Note
Among the performance crowd, the C6 is the best and most desirable.
The FMX is probably the rarest. The C4 takes 28 hp to operate , the C6
uses up 55 hp , the FMX 25 hp and is way stronger than the plastic
explosive C4.
The Fluid Type F was originally specified due to its friction enhancers and seal
compatibility, but this rule doesn't apply with rebuilt transmissions with
new seals and frictions.
You don't have to use Type F fluid in your vintage Ford automatic
transmission anymore unless it is already serviced with Type F.
So if you have rebuilt C6, or cruise-o-matic transmission you are free to
use new type fluids like Dexron III or Mercon IV fluid. .
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28 July 2015