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Chapter of ITC, VTCI Publication of the LONG ISLAND THUNDERBIRD CLUB September 2007

What’s in Your Driveway

Rudy Bauer’s 1971 Thunderbird

Year and other descriptive Items:

1971 Ford Thunderbird, 4 door Landau, 429 CID

V8, Color is Medium Ginger Metalic with Leather

& Vinyl Split Bench Seat and a Full Vinyl Top in

Brown.

What makes this car unique?

Front and rear doors open from the centerpost.

What is the history of your Thunderbird?

The car was purchased from a Ford Service

Representative in July of 2002. I requested that

the car pass the NYS inspection prior to purchas-

ing the vehicle.

What is the current value of your car?

The price guides indicate that value at approxi-

mately $4,000.

Vanity Plate and its meaning or how you

decided on this plate: NYS Historical Plates

Your Comments:

I became a member of the Long Island

Thunderbirds prior to purchasing this vehicle. A

club member, Frank Del Rossi found the car for

sale on a street in Jamaica Estates, New York. He

suggested that I look into the possibility of buying

the car. The initial cost was $500 plus the cost of

a new exhaust system. The car had minor body

damage that was repaired and then the car was

painted by AmeriCar Auto Painting in a color that

closely resembles the original color. I enjoy driv-

ing this classic automobile.

NO Internet access? Call 1.888.ANTIQUE (1.888.268.4783)

Frank Del Rossi

(704) 483-9554

e-mail: [email protected]

2007

(516) 764-4731


(516) 764-4731


Web Master

Gary Weiner

(631) 321-3205

e-mail: Gary@ hatrack.net

Art Fleming

(516) 790-2696

e-mail:

[email protected]

Charity Advisor

http://www.litb.org

mailto:[email protected]




http://www.litb.org

Your Show of Shows

Part Two

July 22, 2007:

Yes I want to talk about the show again. At last count we had (163)

vehicles paid, and over (155) in attendance. I wanted to thank a

few more people that supported us, and deserve to have their

names it print. First is Bob Fregenti of Fregenti Insurance for get-

ting our goodie bags from Hagerty and an assortment of stuff for

them. Remember, Bob is one of our advertisers, support him.

Second is Dianne Date Office Manager from Legendary Ford

Magazine, who supplied us with an annual subscription to the

magazine. Last but not least, we gave the guys at Syosset Ford a

budget of $2,000.00 which we exceeded by almost $500.00. Yes,

you guessed it they paid for everything we billed them for.

Remember this is your show, and we want to improve what we do

every year. We would like suggestions, ideas, are you happy with

the participant judging. Also if you would like a show t-shirt the cost

is $10.00, just call me with your size.

WE WAS ROBBED

An interesting situation occurred prior to July 22

nd

with our food

vendor from last year. First we had to give her a $200.00 deposit

to reserve her for the day, which we did. Next during the week prior

to the show, she showed up at the dealership to find Wendy’s next

door, and on the other side a bagel store. She was fit to be tied,

and said she was not coming. OK, now I’m upset, and where is our

$200.00. Well it is now almost three weeks past the show date,

and still no return deposit.

Her name is Dawn D’Amico, and her truck or business is called

“With All My Heart Hot Dogs N More”. Maybe she should

change the name to “With all our money”. I want you guys to keep

a look out for her truck. If you see it, don’t approach her; just call

me with the location. We have a phone number, and address, but

at this time it does not help us

AND THE WINNERS FROM BOTH CLUBS ARE

1955

Pat Scomello – First Place

John & Nancy Fink – Second Place

Dave Driscoll – Third Place

1956

Joe Conway – First Place

Car #138 – Second Place

Car #137 – Third Place

1957

Lou Realmuto – First Place

Steve Dorn – Second Place

Shelly Janowitz _ Third Place

Anthony Farino – Third Place

1958 to 1960 Closed

Nick Matteo – First Place

Ed Bornschein – Second Place

Paul Rosina – Third Place

1961 to 1963 Closed

Ron Roth – First Place

1964 to 1966 Closed

Demmis Terrell – Second Place


1964 to 1966 Open

Car #129 – First Place

Sal Furnari – Second Place

1967 to 1982

Rudy Bauer – Second Place


1983 to 1997

Car #108 – First Place

Car #86 – Second Place

2002 to 2004

Ed Mirabella – First Place

John Frisbee/Sal Fabrozzi – Second Place

2005 Anniversary

Tony Eppolito – Second Place

Car #114 – third Place

All Modified Thunderbirds/All Years

John Nardozzi AKA “The Bling King” – Second Place

The reason for the car numbers is that we lost our master list of

numbers/names, and is not sure who these people are. So if you

are one of the unknowns, please call me ASAP.

Last Outdoor Meeting/Wednesday September 19

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@ Bagel

biz in East Meadow:

Ok this is our last outdoor session for 2007. Let’s go out with a

bagel, and cream cheese. Bagel Biz will stay open a little later

than normal so we can get something to eat. I would get there

about 6:30 ish, and there is enough room inside to sit and be com-

fortable.

Directions: Hempstead turnpike west towards Eisenhower Park,

and make a left on Front Street. Bagel Biz is on the right side of

the road, just past Home Depot. (Continued on page 10)

President’s Message by Elliott Weiner

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CLUB STORE

For Merchandise Call Elliott Weiner

(631) 724 - 3756

Club Jackets - Teal Satin w. Logo Front & Back

- $95 Pre-Order

Denim Jackets - All Sizes - $40

Cotton Twill Adjustable Hats - $15

Pro Mesh Adjustable Hats - $20

Short Sleeve Henley Shirts with Logo - Assorted

Colors - $20

Ceramic Mugs with Club Logo - $3.50

Grey Sweat Shirts Embroidered,

with Club Logo - 9 oz - $15.00

Club T-Shirts - $10

LITC Scheduled Outdoor Meetings

2007

Saturday, April 14th - Auto Mat Interiors,

Hicksville- 9:30 AM

Monday, April 16th - Bertucci’s

Tuesday, May 15th -Farmingdale Burger King

Thursday, June 21nd- Oakdale Wendy’s

Tuesday, July 17th - Bald Hill

Monday, August 6th -West Islip Mc Donald’s

Wednesday, Sept. 19th -Bagel Biz

LITC Scheduled Indoor Meetings

2007

LITC meets the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month

7:00 P.M.

Bertucci’s Restaurant and Pizzeria

January 16th, 2007

February 27th, 2007(4th Tue of Feb.)

March 20th, 2007

October 16th, 2007

November 13th, 2007 (2nd Tue. of Nov.)

2007

Holiday Party

Date & Location TBA

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2700 LONG BEACH ROAD

OCEANSIDE, NEW YORK 11572

(516) 766-4411 SUSAN & JIMMY C

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Event Schedule

2007

Easter Parade, Garden City - Sunday, April 8th

(Contact - Nick Matteo (516) 524 - 9163)

Ford Nationals

Carlisle, Pa. June 1st - 3rd

(Contact - Elliott Weiner (631) 724-3756)

Westbury Gardens - Sun. June 3th


N. Jersey T-Bird Show - Sat. June 9th


Thunderama - Sunday, June 24th, 2007

New England Thunderbird Club


Crossbay Cruisers Classics and Able Ford & Mustang

Showdown

Sunday, July 8th (Rain date July 15th)

Thunderbird/Ford Show

@ Syosset Ford

Sun. July 22rd (Rain Date July 29th)

Sayville Street Fest - Sunday, August 5th

Copiague Show - Sunday September 9th

ITC Convention - Leigh Valley, Pa.

September 10th - 17th


Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Northport

Wednesday, September 26th


Bergen Point Boat Basin - TBA

Tanger Outlet Cruise - Riverhead TBA

“All Car Friendship Meet”

Sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay

Marjorie R. Post Community Park

Saturday, October 6th

LITC Holiday Party

Cruise Listings

These are car club gatherings in various locations on Long Island.

(Spring - Summer - Fall)

For more information call Elliott Weiner (631) 724-3756

MONDAY

Long Island Road Gents

Stop & Shop - Union Blvd. E. of Higbe Lane

West Islip

TUESDAY

Town of Oyster Bay - Main Street

Bald Hill - Farmingville

WEDNESDAY

KFC - William Floyd Parkway - Shirley

THURSDAY

Oakdale at Wendy’’s on Montauk Highway

Village of Lynbrook - Street Show (Atlantic Ave.)

King Kullen Shopping Center - Rt. 25A, Wading River

FRIDAY

Bellmore Train Station Parking Lot

Sunrise Highway & Bellmore Ave. to Bedford Ave.

Massapequa RR Station (Sponsored by Town of Oyster Bay)

SATURDAY

Holtzville - PAL Complex

Kohls Shopping Center - Deer Park

SUNDAY

Captree Boat Basin

AM Cruise

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Peter Di Sario - September 19th

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Buy & Sell

Parts for Sale: 1964-44 Ford Thunderbird, New Drivers Side

Quarter Repair Panel, motors, transmissions, rears, fenders,

hoods, trunk lids, glass, interior. Parts bought and sold.

Frank Del Rossi (704) 483-9554

For Sale: 1962 T-Bird, 58,500 miles, 390 cubic in. engine, auto-

matic, ps, pb, Ivory Quartz White with turqoise vinyl interior, AM

radio, almost new paint, rebuilt engine and transmission, wife’s

nice car.

Make an Offer Jay (516-294-9160)

For Sale: 1955 T-Bird, pw st, pw seats, pw w, pw brakes, V-8,

Auto, 6V Bat, Robin’s egg blue. Runs well once started, Good

condition. Needs interior work and cosmetics. Car can be seen

in Rockville Center. 81,000 actual miles.

$15,000 e-mail [email protected] or call (646)-387-9826

For Sale: 1971 Thunderbird, Metallic Brown, 4 door, 429 cu.

in. engine, PS, PB, Auto Trans, AC, Vinyl Top, Leather Interior

$3,500 or best offer Rudy Bauer (516) 489-4924

For Sale: 1988 Thunderbird with 8,400 original miles. 5 Speed

Transmission, well equipped, leather interior. This car never

saw rain or snow.

$14,000 Roseann McFadden (631) 205-0334

Buy & Sell (continued)

For Sale: 1981 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, 2 Door, Maron,

Leather Seats, Loaded, 64,000 Original Miles

$12,500 Tommy (718) 274-8069

mailto:[email protected] or call (646)-387-9826

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A Message from Sal Furnari

I came across this in Newsday’s Junior Damato’s

column.

Dear Doctor,

I own a 1965 Corvett and I’m very concerned with

ethanol increasing in gasoline over the next year.

My concern is possible corrosion effect, as well as

the wear on the engine.

Yes, ethanol in older cars, boats and for anyone

using small engines. There are many additives on

the market that state they add lubrication and

anti-corrosion properties. There is one proeduct

called Marvel Mystery Oil that has been around

for a long time. A bottle added to each tankful is

good insurance against corrosion.

On a separate matter, Nicky took 3rd place at the

Flowerfields show with his 1960 Thunderbird. I

took 2nd place with my 1965 Thunderbird. there

was a lot of rain on show day.

More Syosset Show Pictures

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President’s Message

(Continued fom Page 3)

VA Hospital Northport/Wednesday September 26, 2007:

As mentioned in my last months President’s message. The

hours are 1PM to 3:30PM, and you must bring your bird. If

interested, call me

September 2007 Issue of Hemmings Motor News: Part

two of Thunderbird suppliers. If you don’t subscribe to

Hemmings, and would like copies of part one and two, send

me a self addressed stamped envelope, (.41 cents should

cover it) and I will mail you copies of all four pages.

ITC Convention Lehigh Valley Pa/September 10th to the

16

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: Art Fleming and I have registered for the event, and

will be leaving for Pa, on Sunday the 9

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. If you never

attended an ITC convention, and you’re really into your bird,

you are missing a good time. Except for the last two years,

I think I attended eight in a row. I was in Dearborn, for the

unveiling of the new bird in 2000, than Zanesville, Ohio, and

as far north as Watkins Glen. “Have Bird Will Travel”. Will

take pictures, and report back in the next issue of Bird Talk.

American Gangster the Movie: There is a web site now

for this movie, and a trailer www.americangangster.net . It

looks like the movie will hit the theaters on November 2,

2007. I can just see it now, that all the guy’s and their cars

that where in this movie will be sitting in rows two or three

(because we are old and cannot see) and looking for their

cars.

Some Upcoming Shows in September

Long Island Cruizin for a Cure/Sunday September 9

th

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Hauppauge industrial Park 9AM to 3PM.

Heritage Country Fair/Antique Car Show – Sunday

September 16

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. 10Am to 4 PM – No charge for auto, this

is not a judged show. This show is located in Smithtown on

Middle Country Road at the Branch Historic District. Civil

War Encampment, 1860’s baseball, Dr. Donovan’s

Medicine Show, and 20 historic acres of stuff

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Annual Classic Car Show/Saturday September 29

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Burr School in Commack 10AM to 6 PM

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Annual Hempstead Plains Classic Car Show/Sunday

September 30

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at the Cradle of Aviation – Only cars 1982

and older

For more info on these shows, please contact the Pres

President Footnote: On August 5

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at McDonalds in West

Islip, our annual outdoor meeting with the little bird club, we

only had four cars in attendance. John Frisbee, Charlie

Veith, Art Fleming, and yours truly. Rudy showed up without

car because it did not start, and Mr. Joe made a guest

appearance on the way home from work.

I dislike putting negatives in the newsletter, but you people

embarrassed me. TONY had at least (14) cars in the park-

ing lot, to our four. We could have played zone, and we still

would have lost. Where have all the members gone……….

Some Yuks

I want to go out tonight, “women said to her husband, “Take

me somewhere expensive.” “Sure,” he replied and then

dropped her off at an Exxon station.

Standing nude, a woman looked in the bedroom mirror and

said to he husband, “I feel fat and ugly, Pay me a compli-

ment,” He replied, “Your eyesight’s damn near perfect.”

Peace

www.americangangster.net

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Insurance Companies Represented

Grundy, American Hobbyist Ins. Hagerty, JC Taylor, American Collectors

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L.I. THUNDERBIRD CLUB

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 2007

In case of inclement weather call:

Elliott Weiner - (631) 724-3756 (after 4:30 PM)

Time: 7:00 PM or earlier if possible

Place: Bagel BIZ

1975 Front Street, East Meadow, NY

Directions:

SSP to the WSP and head north to Hempstead

Turnpike West Bound. Make a left on Front Street

(Dunkin donuts on the corner), and Bagel Biz is

on the right between Blockbuster and Marshall’s.

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