The T-Bird Gazette

Greetings Everyone!!

Well it looks like all the really hot days of summer are finally gone, and none too soon!! With the weather cooling down it is time to get those Birds cleaned up and on the road!!

It was still very warm on September 17th when the CCTC and ATO clubs had an informal lunch together at Nutty Brown’s Restaurant. We had a great time visiting and enjoying each other’s company. I guess we had too much fun because when we started to leave it actually started to rain!! It was not much but welcome all the same!! On September 24^th the CCTC had a Regional planning meeting at Marie Callendars Restaurant. A few decisions were made and we are just that much closer to being ready in April!!

October was a busy month. On October 1^st Thunderbird clubs from Austin (CCTC & ATO) and Houston descended on the airport in LaGrange for our annual Drive in and Fly in. We park our cars and look at all the vintage and newer aircraft come and go. We then have a BBQ lunch and just watch the planes and visit. This is a very relaxing outing!! On October 2^nd the Early Ford V8 club had their All Ford Picnic in Georgetown.

Buddy Cox of the CCTC was there with his 66 Town Hardtop. Quite a few Ford autos were on display. After a sack lunch and a lot of visiting we headed home. October 15^th brought another CCTC Regional planning at Chillie’s Restaurant off Hwy 620. As before everything is moving towards the Regional in April. October 4^th thru the 9^th found Buddy & Doris Cox of the CCTC traveling to Biloxi, Ms to attend the 15^th annual Crusin the Coast event. They trailered their 66 Thunderbird to the event. This is a weeklong cruise up and down Hwy 90 between Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Ms.

As you can see there are cars everywhere!! To see more go to www.cruisinthecoast.com and click on the 2011 photo album. There are some ariel views also!! If you love to see all kinds of cars and just cruise the Hwy, this is the place for you!! October 22^nd Buddy & Doris Cox entered their 66 in the Gear Heads open car show in Buda. They did not place in any category but had a great time talking with all the car enthusiasts there. Larry Herpel of the CCTC joined them for most of the afternoon. Sunday October 23^nd Buddy & Doris were in San Antonio for the San Antonio Mustang Club annual charity car show. They parked with members of the South Texas Thunderbird Club. The judging was very close and their 66 managed to outscore a red 55 convertible for 1^st place.

Also on Sunday, CCTC members Guy Saunders, Bob Roberts and Tom & Christine Cain, attended the Rolling Sculpture Car Show in Bee Caves. Rick & Carole Rosa of the ATO brought their 39 Ford. There were about 140 cars at the show

A Reminder!!! Elections are coming up for President and Secretary. We already have two names in the running for President, Ron Sellers and Doris Cox. Kim Sellers, our present Secretary, has volunteered to serve another term if no one else is interested. If anyone is interested in either of these positions, e-mail Bob Roberts with your nomination before Nov 19^th. Bob has already sent the membership an upcoming election e-mail.

A Reminder!!! The Christmas party will be held at Mimi’s Restaurant on North MoPac on December 3^rd at 5 PM. Please RSVP to Ron Sellers with how many will be attending. For more information, contact Ron.

For Sale!!! Thomas Gaffney has for sale a 1957 Ford T-bird (all matching numbers) Raven Black with White/Black interior (new) (76831 miles) 3 tops/port hole (white), soft top, tonneau cover. Battery 2 years old, power steering, seats, brakes, and windows also has seat belts. (new windshield) T-bird is a “D-package 312/245 Hp. (Engine dress up) 4 barrel ford-o-matic transmission, tires bought new in 2003 very few miles on them. Original wheel covers. Original air ducts all steel no rust (these are ducts that run from front of car to interior (for interior cooling). Has an aftermarket radio with a deck lid antenna (factory option) Also no bondo, car is all steel (very straight car) paint is above average, chrome is in excellent condition except for small piece around windshield needs to be rechromed to be perfect (do have pictures of this piece on car) bought car in 2003, reason for selling is to reduce collection asking$42,500. More pictures available. Also a lift is available for frame inspection. Car is located in Pekin, Illinois

If interested call Thomas Gaffney 309-387-6001 or e-mail edward200@comcast.net

Birthdays and Anniversaries

September Birthdays Marjorie Smith 14

Lewis Suders 24

Jean Shea 27

October Birthdays Debra Windsor 1

Doris Cox 6

Betty Harris 31

Anniversaries Ronald & Marjorie Smith October 12

Congratulations and a Happy Birthday to all!!

Fly Thunderbird !