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Officers and Chairpersons

President:

Don Cose.………....209 835-2203

8950 W. Valpico Road, Tracy

95304

Email: dnD65@comcast.net

Vice President:

Jim Montavon…….209 522-8830

Treasurer:

Elaine Rogers…….209 527-2639

Secretary:

Jim Ridenour……..209 529-8283

CTCI:

Monty Montgomery…………..209

835-1795

Board Members:

Keith Rogers….….209 527-3639

Jack Martin……....209 538-6652

Publicity:

Katrina Tellez…....209 526-6103

Newsletter Editor:

Pat Mason……......209 538-1130

Email: patriciaamason@aol.com

Sunshine:

Shirley Mattos…...209 521-2498

Raffle:

Jim & Judy Lyon…209 357-0905

Modesto Area Classic T-Bird Club

September Newsletter

“Lil” Bird Drop-Ins

Volume 35

Issue 9—September 2015

Message from our President

Here it is September and we are

three quarters into the year! 2015 is almost history. WOW!

August was highlighted by our tour

to Columbia to the Fallon House The-

ater for a presentation of the musical

“The Music Man.” Eighteen people

joined us for the play and dinner af-

terwards.

Roger and Joyce Williams drove their

new old car, a beautiful customized

Big Bird. The big beauty was well

scrutinized by all present. It is an ar-

tistic, well done, creation, inside and

out.

Don Cose

Joyce & Roger

Williams “New

but Old” 1960

Big Bird

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4th Rodney Voumard

7th Janis Martin

17th Elaine Rogers

23rd Terry Helton

27th Jack Martin

18TH ANNUAL THUNDERBIRDS

ON THE SANTA CRUZ WHARF

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 - 9:00AM TO 3:00 PM

The club tour has been cancelled as only

three cars signed up to participate.

Sunday, September 13th - Business Meeting at Noon Angelanos, 1020 North Main Street, Manteca

The restaurant is opening for us and providing a Greek/Italian buffet. The

charge is $20 per person, including tax, tip, and beverage. Wine and drinks will

be available at an additional charge. If you did not sign up at the

August meeting you need to call Dolly and Earl so they can

provide the restaurant a count.

Our hosts: Dolly and Earl Reedy (209) 823-0258

October 11th, 11:30: Business meeting, LaCascada Mexican Restaurant, 2704 Mitchell, Ceres. Hosted

by Sandy and Joe Hood.

November 8th, 12:00: Business meeting, Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Avenue, Modesto. Hosted by

Elaine and Keith Rogers (restaurant was previously Jacob’s Fine Dining).

December 13th, Christmas Party at Green’s, 10th Street in Modesto: Hosted by Donna Montavon and

Pat Mason.

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Owner Jim Fenelon

September Car of

the Month

One day in March 2009 I remembered that in 1956 I wanted to own a 1956

T-bird because of its cool continental kit. Since I was in the 8th grade that

dream had to wait. So when I decided that the time had arrived I looked

online and discovered Specialty Sales, a consignment dealer had seven

1955-1957 T-birds. Fortunately the best of the seven was a salmon colored

1956 model.

After the purchase I proceeded to find the Modesto Thunderbird Club’s

website. I called the listed phone number and soon was talking to Earl

Reedy. He informed me that the color of my car was Fiesta Red. He ex-

plained that the factory did not do a good job of mixing paint that year

and the true Fiesta Red appeared on the 1957 Birds. Personally I love the

color no matter the formal name.

My luck continued when during the purchase the salesman handed me a

large manila envelope full of receipts the owner had kept since 1977. I

learned that the car was purchased by William Northrop at age 65 from

Ladd Ford in Venice, California. He died in 1971 and the estate sold the car

to 56 year old Phil Wick on October 27, 1977. In June of 1976 the engine

was rebuilt with 72809 miles on it. Mr. Wick kept every receipt for every

oil change and repair. The odometer was 4852 when I bought the car and I

assumed that it was 204852 miles. The receipts indicated that the true

mileage was 104852. Mr. Wick spared no expense to keep the T-Bird in ex-

cellent condition. He died in 1999 and the car was in his daughter’s garage

in San Ramon until March 2009 when she decided to sell it. During the ten

years in San Ramon it was only driven 900 miles. Mr. Wick averaged 1400

miles a year during his ownership, and I am averaging 900 miles a year.

So I am fortunate to own a 59 year old car that was always kept in a gar-

age and rarely driven. It has not been restored and has its original paint.

Mechanically it is in good condition.

I enjoy the Bird the most driving around town with the top off. Jim

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Vice President’s Report

Jim Montavon

Hello Birders,

Donna and I had a great time with Joe and Sandy and their friends at Hot August

Nights Reno. Lots of really nice little birds; one very nice 56 sold at the Barrett

Jackson auction for $49,000. We looked for George Hatcher’s 1957 T-Bird but un-

fortunately did not see it.

Pat Mason, Joe and Sandy took in the Fallen Heroes Car Show at the Stanislaus

Sheriff’s office on Saturday, August 15th. I understand it was very well organized.

Likewise, Joe and Sandy took in the Del Rio Car Show the next day which as a very

hot Sunday. Thanks for putting up with the heat and representing the club!

Donna and I (including the red Impala that was not allowed to park with the T-

Birds), Ken and Roberta, Ruben and Katrina, Don and Jan, Jack and Janis (with their

beautiful Model A), and Jim Ridenour all showed up at English Oaks for their annual

little gathering on August 21st. I am sure the residents enjoyed and appreciated us

bringing out our classics. Jim Ridenour’s white beauty was awarded second place

out of three awards for the best car. Way to go Jim!

Special THANKS to Don and Darlene for organizing and hosting the Columbia

Theatre play and dinner. Another great memory with our T-Bird club.

On to September and more fun. See you at the meeting!

Jim Montavon

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Earl Reedy & Terry

Helton

Donna’s Montavon’s favorite

T-Bird...because it matched her

dress.

Our own Jim Montavon with

Velocity’s Car Guy

Some

Of

The

Best

T-Birds

At the

Show

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Jim Ridenour at Old Fisherman's Club Car Show on July 11th

Richard, Pat, Sandy & Joe at Fallen Heroes Car Show August 14th

English Oaks Car Show August 21,

Jim Ridenour took a 2nd for his

white bird.

“Teething on a T-Bird” Blaire Montavon,

Jim and Donna’s granddaughter, enjoys

the English Oaks Car Show

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Our thoughts

and prayers

go out to Brenda Mooney on the

recent passing of her husband,

Jesse, August 11th. Brenda and

Jesse were active members in

our club for many years.

Lost: Did you go home with an extra

chair from the Graf�iti Car Show at the

Muni Golf Course. It is a “director” type

folding chair, black and blue. If you

�ind it return to Sandy or Joe Hood.

Bakersfield Classic thunderbird club QC+XXXIX

June 9—12, 2016

Triple crown ‘55 ‘56 ‘57

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

901 Capital Hills Parkway, Tehachapi

Hotel Reservations 1-800-465-4329

Hotel rate $99.99, per night, plus tax

Conference registration fee is $50 if paid by

May 19, 2016

SCAN ALERT ON

CRAIGSLIST

The National Insurance

Crime Bureau issued a

warning about car sales

on Craigslist. The scams

are well organized and

have all the appearances

of being legitimate. In

the end the criminal gets

the car and the sellers

are left on the hook.

NBIS advises to avoid ac-

cepting any kind of

check, but if you do, take

the time to make sure

any alleged bank or cash-

ier’s check has actually

cleared and you have the

cash. Never sign over a

title until you have cash

in hand. Craigslist has

specific guidelines you

can read at

www.craigslist.org/

about/scams.

Are you headed to Anaheim in September? You

just might want to drop in on the 42nd Annual

Pageant of the Thunderbird, hosted by Early Birds

of Southern California. It is the longest running

ALL Thunderbird show in Southern California. The

event will take place at Twila Reid Park in Ana-

heim. Welcome are Thunderbirds from 1955 to

2005, original, modified or custom. Judging is

based on fit, finish and workmanship. For regis-

tration contact (951) 461-7279, or email:

richbj55@yahoo.com

Sept. 19, 2015 - Pageant of the Thunderbird

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September 12, Escalon Lion’s Club Car Show, downtown Escalon, 9-4. 968-8473

September 12, Escalon Lion’s Club Autumn Cruise, downtown Escalon

September 12, Sixth Annual Denair Farm and Family Festival, 9-2, downtown Denair. (209)

668-6288

September 12, Second Annual Manteca Fire Chief Foundation Car Show, 1465 West Lathrop

Road, Manteca 9-1.

September 19, Hughson Fruit and Nut Festival, 10-4. Entry $15 prior to September 15.(209)

883-0813

September 20, National Marfan Foundation Car Show @ The Fruityard

September 26, 3rd Annual Coulterville Coyote Festival and Howl, 9-4 (209) 878-3015

September 26, Thunderbirds on the Wharf, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Santa Cruz

September 27, Classic Car Swap Meet, Turlock Fairgrounds

September 27, Altamont Cruisers Nostalgia Day Car Show, 9-5, downtown Livermore

October 3, Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars at Del Webb, Woodbridge (209) 629-8838

October 3, Pistol Pete’s 3rd Annual Car Show for Autism, Masonic Center, 80 Rose, Modesto 9-

3. 538-1508.

October 11, Pete Paulsen’s 26th Annual Hot Rod Party, 1504 Bowman Rd, French Camp.

October 16-17, Mariposa Yosemite Hot Rod and Custom Car Show, Mariposa Fair Grounds.

November 8, Turlock Swap and Classic Car Auction, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, admission

$8, gates open at 6:00 AM.

November 14, Good Guys 26th Annual Auto Get Together, Pleasanton Fairgrounds

December 5, Stockton Tamale Festival and Car Show, Indoor and outdoor event, San Joaquin

County Fairgrounds. (209) 688-6918

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August 2, 2015—UNO’s Pizzeria and Grill

The meeting was called to order at 11:40 am by club President Don Cose at UNO’s Pizze-ria and Grill in Modesto, CA. There were 22 members and 4 guests in attendance. Thank you to Pat Mason for hosting the meeting and for the nicely decorated M&M candies that were on each table.

Secretary Report – Jim Ridenour: There were no reported errors in the meeting minutes from June. Earl Reedy made a motion to approve the minutes and it was seconded by Keith Rogers. The motion to accept the meeting minutes was approved.

Treasury Report – Elaine Rogers: For the month of June we had expenses of $92.54, and income of $132.00.

Sunshine Report – Shirley Mattos: There was one birthday for August and no anniver-saries. A note was sent to the Van Dykes and Tellez’s for their recent loss. Elaine Rogers said Galen is doing better and he is now using a cane instead of the walker.

CTCI – Monty Montgomery: No CTCI report.

Meetings and Tours – Jim Montavon: Our next meeting will be at Angelanos in Manteca and will be Hosted By Earl and Dolly Reedy. More information is available in this month’s newsletter. August car shows are: Hot August nights Aug.4-9 in Reno, NV.; Fallen He-roes Aug. 15 Stanislaus Sheriff training center; Del Rio, Aug. 16; Good Guys West Coast Nationals, Aug. 21-23 Pleasanton CA.; and the Salida Town and Country on Aug. 22. A theater trip to Sonora is being hosted by Don and Darlene Cose on Aug. 16. The Turlock swap be will be on August 16. Jim passed out a flyer with more detailed information.

News Letter – Pat Mason: Pat said to send her photo’s of events that you attend.

Publicity – Katrina Tellez: Katrina was not in attendance.

ACCC – Keith Rogers: Nothing to report. Keith did make a motion to make a donation on behalf of Doris Rydelius for $100.00, $50.00 will go to Cancer Society and the other $50.00 will go to Hospice. The motion was seconded by Sandra Hood and passed by all attending members.

Hoods Up: Jim and Judy Lyon reported that the body shop found more problems with their T-bird. Specifically they need a new nose and a fender. Roger Williams knows of a friend of a friend that is looking for a little bird.

New Business: Terry Helton announced that Pat Jeffries has moved out of state and will be leaving the club.

Meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted Jim Ridenour Secretary

Give Away Winners

Dolly ~ Joyce ~ Ken ~ Jim R ~ Pat ~ Terry ~ Elaine ~ Terry ~ Sandra ~ Donna ~ Shirley ~ Sandra