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Carron’s Corner 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.
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.
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!
November 2017
South Texas Thunderbird
Club Officers for 2017
President:
Marilyn Carron
210-497-0345
Vice President:
Sam Martin
830-438-3515
Secretary:
OPEN
Treasurer:
Gerry Busald
210-971-7101
Committee Directors: Newsletter Editor
Marilyn Carron
Newsletter Co-Editor
Brian Carron
Auto Technical Advisor:
Ray Clark
210-674-5781
Website Assistance:
Ray Clark
Historian:
Ray Clark
Marilyn Carron
www.southtexasthunderbirdclub.com
This Issue
President’s Message page 1
Club Officers page 1
Committee Directors page 1
Next Club Meeting page 2
Birthdays/Anniversaries page 2
Welcome /Awards/Dates page 2
Past Meeting page 3
Journey into Our Past page 4
STTC Events/ VTCT Info page 5
T-Birds For Sales page 6
Auto Trivia & Fun Information page 6
Tech Tips & Trivia Answers page 7
STTC Events/Information page 8-9
Auto Dates/Advertisements page 10
STTC/VTCI information page 11-12
You are cordially invited to the
South Texas Thunderbird Club
Christmas Party
At
Milano
Italiano Ristorante
11802 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, TX
On Saturday, December 9, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
RSVP
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November
1 – Lou P 3 – Bonnie H
14 – Chris G 17 – Brian C
23 - Jan B
Important Dates
5 – Day Light Savings Back an hour 10 - Marine Corps 242 years 11 – Veterans Day 23 – Thanksgiving Day
If we miss your birthday, anniversary, or any other information please let the editor know.
Car Show Awards
Show Season , Revving down again!
Happy Anniversary
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, 2017. South Texas Thunderbird Club will hold their annual Christmas Party at
Milano Italiano Ristorante at 11802 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 $ 25.00 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 2018.
Please RSVP to the President by email or a phone call.
December Meeting
11 – Lou & Marilyn P 27 - Brian & Marilyn C
Frosty webs sparkle
In the early morning sun Brightly bejeweled.
www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/haiku-Year/by Paul Holmes
No new Members
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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 $150.00 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 2018. 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 2018. Please send in your
yearly dues, the cost is only $20.00. 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 email 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
17627 La Cantera Pkway San Antonio, TX 78258
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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.
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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
STTC Club VTCI Members
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
Old
# 10
South Texas Thunderbird Club Up Coming Events 2017
November No meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 9th Christmas Party and Gift exchange Milano Italiano Ristorante @ 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 !
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Thunderbird For Sale
Cars Made from Cans!
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
Do these pictures bring back memories?
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
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 10000 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 pic-
tures and information are available on request by contacting Stan Andrews at 210-679-8268 or email stan-
[email protected] . Priced at $15000 or best offer.
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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.
Tech Tip
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South Texas Thunderbird Events for 2017
January 28th O’Brien’s Restaurant @ 11:10 am, 848 Hwy 46 East Bergheim, TX 78004: Lunch and Planning Meeting
February 25th Auto Concours Salon @ 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, TX @ 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 Ford Thunderbird Appreciation Day Celebration Event: 54th Street 22902 US Highway 281 78258 11:00-2:00 pm.
May 27th No Regular Schedule Meeting to Focus on Ford Thunderbird Appreciation Day, also it is Memorial Day Weekend.
June 24th 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 , 21510 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 Run @ 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 Restaurant @11:00 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 78227 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 30339. Phone: 1-800-
207-4505, identify yourself as Thunderbird International Convention attendee. Room rates are $ 136.10 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 Ristorante @ 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: www.southtexasthunderbirdclub.com
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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.org $25.00 per class N Ford/ Lincoln/ Mercury (all) Rained out
March 25, 2017, 4th Annual Roar for Kids Bulverde Car Show @ Bulverde Baptist Church, 1331 Bulverde Road Bulverde, TX Rain or Shine
April 1, 2017, Lester’s Automotive 9th Annual Charity Open Car Show @ 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 Show @ Cornerstone Church, Loop 1604 & Stone Oak Pkwy San Antonio, TX : for Magdalena
House, $25.00 Pre-Registration until March 20, $ 30.00 Day of Event per class H Ford T-Bird (all)
April 15, 2017 Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy 3nd Annual Car Show & Craft Show @ Garden Ridge Community Center, 7400 Merton
Minter Blvd. Garden Ridge, TX Rain or Shine
April 22, 2017 25th Annual Texas Corvette Association Open Car Show @ the Main Square in Boerne, TX: benefiting St. Jude’s Ranch for
Children, online registration is now open, www.texas-corvette-association.com Pre-registration $30. After April 17, 2017 $35.
May 7, 2017, Hobo Fest Open Car Show and Carnival @ Franklin Park, 5745 Binz Engelmann Rd Kirby, TX
May 20, 2017, Alzafar Shiners Open Car Show @ San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 West. Rain or Shine
May 29, 2017, 6th Annual Memorial Day Show Car @ Helotes AG. Building, 12132 Leslie Rd Helotes, Texas: Memorial Day
Rain date June 3rd
June 10, 2017, Audie L Murphy “Ride a Crooked Trail” Open Car, Truck & Cycle Show @ 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 Show @Texas 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 N @ Toepperwein Singing Hills Shopping Center
19595 HI 10 W San Antonio, TX Hwy 46/281 North
NW San Antonio, TX 78218 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 www.southtexascc.com 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.
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Automotive Interior Center
5305 Bandera Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78238
210-647-4200 Fax 210-520-1854
Rudy G. Pena
www.penbrosroautotops.com
Expertise in Body
and Paint Work
Mechanical
Free Estimates
210-892-2901
2065 HW 90W
Castroville TX 78009
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. 976.939.
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 1941. 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.
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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. 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
www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net and download an application form, include fee and mail it to
VTCI, P.O. Box 75308, Wichita, KS 67275 or fill it out on line. You can join through
our web site www.southtexasthunderbirdclub. 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.
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