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Chapter of ITC, VTCI Publication of the LONG ISLAND THUNDERBIRD CLUB DECEMBER 2009

Joe Sesack Jr’s

1964 Thunderbird

I traded my Crown Victoria to Lenny Cocco of the famous singing group Lenny Cocco and

The Chimes for my 1964 Thunderbird. Note the album cover with the picture of him and my

car. I got the car in August of 2009. It has 46,000 original miles, with a 390 under the hood.So

far all I’ve done is add a 6 CD changer, speakers, and an engine dress up kit. It’s a work in

progress.

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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LITC Web Site: http://www.litb.org

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Elliott Weiner

(631) 724-3756

BIGBIRD1900@aol.com

VICE PRESIDENT &

TREASURER

Tony Coloneri

(516) 764-4731

e1noloc5@aol.com

SECRETARY &

MEMBERSHIP

Art Fleming

(516) 790-2696

flemingarthur@yahoo.com

Events Advisor

Nick Matteo

(516) 524 9163

nickylawnboy1@aol.com

Technical Advisor

Frank Del Rossi

(704) 483-9554

Fdelrossi1@aol.com

Technical Advisor

Paul Rosina

(516) 859-1653

fairbirdstang@yahoo.com

Charity Advisor

Ken Weisberg

(631)316-4637

kjw3@verizon.net

Newsletter

Rudolf Bauer

(516) 489-4924

Fax: (516) 292-2643

rbauer72@optonline.net

Web Master

Gary Weiner

(631) 321-3205

Gary@hatrack.net

Technical Advisor

Marc Weiner

(631) 312-6785

red1986gt@aol.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL

&

TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

I THINK I SAID THAT LAST YEAR

With the Holidays approaching I want to wish everyone a joy-

ous Holiday Season. May all your wishes for happiness, health,

and more toys come true. Ok back to business

Holiday Party @ Nocellos Ristorante in

Northport/Saturday Night January 9, 2010: Since we all had

such a great time last year, we decided to back for another try.

Four piece band on site, and that means dancing in the aisles. The

cost will remain at $35.00 per person, and the club will pick up

the tax and tip. There will be a cash bar, and you will have a

choice of six entrees. Coffee, soda and desert are included. We are

trying to come up with some sort a give away for the night, and

are open for suggestions.

O What a Night/Tuesday October 20

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@ Bertucci’s: With

the anticipation of Bill Carberry owner of Cap a Radiator being

our guest speaker the place was packed. I mean packed, almost

Standing Room Only. Bill did his usual questions and answer

show, Charlie Steuer won the 50/50, and I went home with a

smile.

2010 Club Calendar: We have updated our club calendar for

2010 in this issue. Keep in mind that these dates and locations are

not cast in stone, except for our show on July 18

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. I would be

open for suggestions for any of the outdoor meetings. Change is

good.

Club Badges: Only six left now. Once they are gone, they are

gone. If you would like to have one the cost is $40.00, and for

$5.00 more and I will ship it to you.

Dues are Due in December: You will be getting our annual

dues letter shortly from Mr. Fleming. Please fill out the data sheet,

vote, and return everything with your check for $29.00 to Art. A

self-addressed envelope will be enclosed.

New Member: Welcome aboard Bob Reichardt and his ‘62

Bird. Bob is from Kings Park, and I met him at one of cruise

nights in KP.

Interesting Web Site/http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html:

Thanks to Ken Weinberg playing dick Tracy. Check out this web

site, and find your year Thunderbird. Then click on each indi-

vidual picture – cool…………

Bill Carberry of Cap A Radiator is Selling His 1976

Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon: Has 115,000 miles, 460

4V, Holley 600 cfm, valve job in 04, many spare parts. Asking

$3,500.00. If interested call him at 516-293-9026 days 8 AM to

5 PM. Cell 516-860-9309 or e-mail him @

caparad@hotmail.com

Interesting Article Hemmings Muscle Machines/

Collectible Clunkers: One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,

and the Cash for Clunkers initiative – so successful that it had to

be stopped early (twice) – has proven in spades.

Let’s wade through the exotic foreign claptrap like that Bentley

Continental R, Maserati Quattro Porte and Aston Martin DB&

President’s Message

Volante: Some of the 700,000 cars given up were machines with,

at the very least, collector value-whether in pieces or as a whole.

A total of 1,611 Mustangs were turned it-all post ’84 models,

meaning there are a lot fewer Foxes and SN95s out there. (We’ve

heard tell of SVT Cobras among them. One of those Mustangs

was a ’08.

More than 3,000 Thunderbirds had their wings clipped,

including an ’05 two-seater; we shudder to think how many were

Turbo Coupes and Super Coupes, and the treasure trove of parts

available within each. A pair of Roush-prepped Stage 3 F-150s

and a pair of Foose-prepped F-150s also went away, which

seems a little surprising unless Jack and Chip were just doing

some spring-cleaning. And even 107 Ford Taurus SHOs are no

longer with us.

As for the General...brace yourself: 131 Corvettes from ’84

to ’95, including 34 convertibles, have met their fate (will some-

one record their VINs for posterity at the museum in Bowling

Green?); more than 1,000 Camaros from ’84 to 2000 are no

longer with us.

Elsewhere in the GM lineup, there was Buick GNX, a 20

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Anniversary Trans Am, and 61 Fieros (including the rare and

desirable ’88 models) sent to the scrapper. Our hope is that these

were all sub-parts-car material, with dented panels and mice

chewing on the wiring. Even then, many of these machines

deserved better.

A Thank You From Northport VA: A thank you note was

sent from the Northport VA, thanking us for our participation

and support for this years Harvest Festival. We as a club have

been there from day one.

A Time to reflect: With the year coming to a close its time

for me to reflect on 2009. We will close this year at almost (80)

members in the bank. Our fourth show at Syosset Ford was a

huge success, thanks to the efforts of our show committee, which

consists of members from both clubs. On the down side, Mother

Nature rained on us more often then the norm, which put a crimp

in the armor with our outdoor meetings.

Moving to Nocellos for our Holiday Party was a good call.

We finally received our club badges that look great, and we are

almost sold out. When the dust clears the club will net about

$500.00, and it was worth the wait. My career on the radio with

the Motor Mouth guys took another step in my on the air career.

Big Bird went to Lockport for the 2009 ITC convention accom-

panied by Mr. Fleming and Rosina. And because Premium gas

was close to $3.50 a gallon I put some money back in the econ-

omy. We again attended the North Jersey Show in June, which

has been a regular event with this club for a number of years.

A sad note is that Rudy may step down in 2010 because of

other commitments, and I will miss him. He is a very intricate

part of this club, and it will be very difficult to replace him. I

think this is my one-hundredth year as President, and time fly’s

when you’re the headcheese. In order for my adrenalin to keep

flowing you people need to step up to the plate and become more

pro active in your club. Yes this is your club, and I will not be

President forever. Enjoy the Holidays and The New Year.

Peace

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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

2010

(Rain dates one week later)

Tuesdy, April 13th Farmingdale Burger King

Hicksville

Tuesday, May 11th -Chicken Holiday Seaford

Thursday, June 17th- Kings Park Plaza

Tuesday, July 13th - TBA

Monday, August 16th -TBA

Wednesday, Sept.15th Burger King Farmingdale

LITC Scheduled Indoor Meetings

2010

LITC meets the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month

7:00 P.M.

February 23th, 2010(4th Tue of Feb.)

March 16th, 2010

October 19th, 2010

November 16th, 2010

1/9/2010 Holiday Party

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2700 LONG BEACH ROAD

OCEANSIDE, NEW YORK 11572

(516) 766-4411 SUSAN & JIMMY C

Email tbirdseast@verizon.net

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Event Schedule

2010

Breakfast with “The Boss”

South Bay Diner, Lindenhurst

Sunday, February 7th

Easter Parade, Garden City - Sunday, April 4h

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

Auto Mat

Saturday April -TBA

Westbury Gardens - Sun. June 6th (Tentative)

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

Ford Nationals

Carlisle, Pa. June 3-6

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

N. Jersey T-Bird Show - Sat. June 12th

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

Thunderama - Sunday, June 13th, 2009

New England Thunderbird Club

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

Thunderbird/Ford Show

@ Syosset Ford

Sun. July 18th (Rain Date July 25th)

Sayville Street Fest - Sunday, August 4th

(Contact Art Fleming 909-3853)

17th ITC Convention - July 26th - Aug. 1st

Springfield, Illinois

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

Cruzin for a Cure - Sunday, Sept. 5th

Melville - Capital One Building

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

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Northport

Wednesday, September 22nd

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

2011 LITC Holiday Party

(to be announced)

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

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

Village of Lynbrook - Street Show (Atlantic Ave.)

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

Home Depot - Sunrise Highway, Patchoque

Kings Park Plaza, Kings Park

FRIDAY

Bellmore Train Station Parking Lot

Sunrise Highway & Bellmore Ave. to Bedford Ave.

Massapequa RR Station (Sponsored by Town of Oyster Bay)

SATURDAY

Islip Town Hall - 5 - 9 PM

655 Main Street, Islip, NY

McDonalds - Sunrise Hwy. W. Islip

SUNDAY

Captree Boat Basin

AM Cruise

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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: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible. Excellent condition,

new paint, rebuilt transmission w/cooler, new dual exhause, new

battery, shocks, tires, custom console, rebuilt carb, AM/FM new

speakers, all numbers matching.

Asking $12,500 Call Dave (631) 327-7509

For Sale: 1965 T-Bird Special Landau (embergio/parchment

interior). I have owned the car 8 years and have restored 80%

of it myself. Engine compartment, front end, and trunk have

been detailed completely. New vinyl top, new tires, new floor

bds. front and rear). Interior redone and original. Front bumper,

grill, T-Bird emblems, handles, and rear window grill all

rechromed. 94K original miles. I have the original gate release

and build sheet. Only 4500 Specials were built. the car hs

many distinct features. I have a new project to work on.

Asking $12,500 Call Dennis Terrell (631)888-1446

Buy & Sell (continued)

For Sale: 1965 Thunderbird Convertible, 390 engine, red & black

interior, white top. Rebilt engine and transmission, all standard

fctory options, p/s, power front disc brakes, no a /c, no power win-

dows, very fine original interior, many new mechanical parts to

much to list. the car was in the movie American Gangster.

$34,500 Sal (516) 887-2656

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DECEMBER

Elliott Weiner

IN STOCK NOW !!!!

58-60 & 64-66 T-Bird Copper

Radiators

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USA

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516-293-2175

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SEEKING SAMPLE RADIATORS OF

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Send a photograph or visit us.

See Advertisement CLASSIC RADIATOR p.7

Bill Carberry

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The Long Island Thunderbird Club

Invites You, Your Spouse or Guest

To Join us At

Our Annual Holiday Dinner Party

Saturday January 9

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, 2010

Nocellos Ristorante of Northport

The evening will be kicked off at 7 PM with dinner and dancing. The cost will be $35.00 per person with a

cash bar, and appropriate dress.

Seating will be by advance reservation only. Your check in the amount of $35.00 per person is your reserva-

tion, and must be received no later then Monday January 4

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, 2010. Please make your checks payable to the

Long Island Thunderbird club, and mail to:

Elliott Weiner

87 Ruth Street

Smithtown, New York 11787

Nocellos Ristorante is located at 843 Fort Salonga Road (Route 25 A) in Northport. Their phone number is

631-262-8565.

Directions:

Long Island Expressway: (495) east or west to the Sunken Meadow Parkway heading north. Continue north to

Route 25 A westbound. Stay on Route 25 A, which is Fort Salonga Road for about four miles to the restaurant

on your right. Nocellos is at the intersection of Fort Salonga Road (Route 25 A) and Vernon Valley Road.

Northern State Parkway: NSP to Sunken Meadow Parkway heading north, and follow the directions from

above

Southern State Parkway: SSP to Sagtikos Parkway heading north, and follow the directions from above. The

Sagtikos Parkway changes its name to the Sunken Meadow Parkway as you head north.

Please cut out and return with your check

Name____________________________

Number attending @ $35.00 per person ______ Amount Enclosed $__________

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Insurance Companies Represented

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

WARRANTEES AND SERVICE

Read the fine print

By Rudolf Bauer

Over the years we’ve seen new car warrantees that ranged from as little as 30 days or 3,000 miles to five years or 36,000 or some

other combination of miles and years. We have heard of terms such as “drive train” warrantee, “rust through warrantee” and

“bumper to bumper” warrantee. One of my friends had an inexpensive foreign car that required a new starter while the car had

one of those 100,000 mile warrantees. Guess what, not covered under the warrantee as it is not part of the “drive train”. Another

friend required two expensive repairs involving the fuel filter in the gas tank. Again, not covered under the warrantee.

Now let’s discuss the “bumper-to-bumper” warrantees. The president of the LITC has a very low mileage (11,000) Mustang. The

leather driver’s seat wore out. His dealership, Syosset Ford, is replacing the seatback without charge. My experience was differ-

ent on my 2008 Mercury with 33,000 miles and a 36,000 mile warrantee. On my recent visit for an oil change, I mentioned the

worn out leather seat and seat back on the driver’s side. The service manager told me that this is “not covered” under warrantee

and that the repair would be about $400 just to replace the seatback. When I checked the owner’s manual under the “bumper-to

bumper” warrantee section it was clearly stated that upholstery is an exception to the warrantee. THEREFORE I WILL

REMEMBER THIS WHEN IT IS TIME TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR, and THAT IS RATHER FREQUENTLY FOR ME.

I’ve owned six Lincoln/Mercury products in the last 12 years, and none of them had a worn-out seat. I have the same wallet,

with credit cards and documents in my back pocket for all of these years. NO EXCUSES FORD.

Now lets go on to the positive side of the story. A friend of mine referred me to Douglas Dake of TRIM & TOP Inc, located at

555 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050 (516) 883-1200. Mr. Dake had factory samples and matched the

color and material perfectly. I left the car overnight, and when I picked up the car it was a perfect repair. I also noticed the many

expensive classic cars that were in the shop for upholstery work. At the back of the shop, there were two real classics, a 1938

Cadillac Limousine and a 1941 Packard Limousine with the open chauffeur’s compartment. I would recommend this repair shop

without reservation. It was a pleasant experience to have my repair done in this shop.

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L.I. THUNDERBIRD CLUB

Holiday Party

Date: Saturdy, January 9th, 2010

In case of inclement weather call:

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

Time: 7:00

Place: Nocellos Ristorante

Northport, New York

Directions: See advertisement on page 9.

NO MEETING IN DECEMBER