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Chapter of VTCI Publication of the LONG ISLAND THUNDERBIRD CLUB Silver Award 2019

FEBRUARY 2020

CURTIS HESS 1962 THUNDERBIRD My car is a (basic) Third Generation Thunderbird Hardtop “Bullet Bird”. The Corinthian White red interior 2 door coup was originally owned by

Edna Reilly of Troy Avenue in Brooklyn New York and was purchased at Pace Motor Sales Inc. on 4825 Kings Highway, in Brooklyn NY as

well. Delivery to Ms. Reilly took place on October 15, 1962, and the original NY license plate was BA7-1090. The sales owner’s signature was

63A-M-55-08H-(13)-1-4. Although technically I’m the third owner as of June 9, 2002, the second owner who I purchased the T-bird from lived in

Neponsit NY at the Rockaways, and owned the T-Bird for less than six Months. My original intentions was only to go and see this bird while my

wife was visiting a family member, but upon inspection realized that for sale was an untouched original thunderbird with only 59897 miles on the

odometer. Further inspection revealed ROT sheets under the original red interior’s driver seat and a ROT sheet folded up and stuffed between the

rear brake line and the right rear axle. Many other stamp marking were discovered including under the rear trunk lid, and inside the right door

after removing the door panel. The 6.4L390CID300hpV8engine is all original as well as the Autolite 4100 carburetor (with tag) and the 1962

Cruise-O-Matic transmission. Fortunately the car has always been garaged to this day, and still has the original paint even though many areas are

beginning to pit and craze. Since 2002 all the original interior seat cushioning front and rear, and carpeting have been replaced due to age and no

UV protection, along with the entire original (riveted) front and rear suspension (replaced by myself), and the entire rear bumper suspension wir-

ing harness upgraded due to erosion from the rear exhaust eating away at the wire jacket insulation. Many other mechanical and electrical repairs

have been done by myself through the years and have enjoyed the “therapy” seeing the car come back to life.

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS– CLUB WEB SITE

http://clubs.hemmings.com/longislandthunderbirds/

President

Elliott Weiner

(631) 724-3756

BIGBIRD1900@aol.com

Vice President

Paul Rosina

(516) 859-1653

fairbirdstang@yahoo.com

Treasurer & Membership

Art Fleming

(631) 909-3853

flemingarthur@yahoo.com

Technical Advisor

Frank Del Rossi

(704) 483-9554

Fdelrossi1@aol.com

Technical Advisor

Tony Coloneri

(516) 764-4731

e1noloc5@aol.com

Charity Advisor &

Web Master

Ken Weinberg

(631)316-4637

kjw3@verizon.net

Editor in Chief

Art Fleming

(631) 909-3853

flemingarthur@yahoo.com

Advertising Director

Peter Lange

(631) 499-5724

PKL7835@aol.com

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We have a Show Date – Sunday, July 12th

Starting with this issue of Bird Talk the registration form for our July 12th show will be appearing in our newsletter on page #9 until game time.

Remember, it’s never too early to pre- register and please send your gelt/pesos to Dennis Benfante. Also, Alias Smith and Jones are heading to

Ford Nationals again in June. This year, as it was last year, Art Fleming will be riding shot gun and looking forward to see the guys from Lehigh

Valley. Art will also accompany me to the North Jersey Thunderbird show in June. As you can see, I’m gearing up for the upcoming show sea-

son. So by doing this I’m not so depressed because it’s cold outside. This year Thunderbird Appreciation Day is Sunday May 17 th, with both clubs

holding hands in Kings Park for a pizza Sunday?

February Club Meeting

February 28th Meeting Reminder: This will be the first year in the last few decades that there is no consistency in our meeting days and dates.

So for February we will be meeting at the Hauppauge Palace Diner. Game time is 7 PM.

Pizza Night

Next Month‘s Club Meeting: Wednesday, March 18th @: Our March meeting for years has been detailing session along with pizza. That’s

the good news. Now, the not so good news, I’m still trying to lock in a venue for the night. I have reached out to Gino’s in Kings Park where we

have our show. So stay tuned.

Page #6: All dates have been updated based on the information from the President’s Council meeting on Sunday February 16 th.

Page #9

Page #9: Moving forward and until its show time page #9 will have the show flyer. Remember: we only guarantee your size and goodie bag if you

pre- register.

Thunderbird Display in Allentown Pa/America on wheels Museum: In the current issue of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine there is a mu-

seum in Allentown Pa that will display our beloved Thunderbirds. Pat Scomello of TONY is trying to put together a trip to the event and wants us

to get involved. It’s in the early stages but we will keep everyone informed via e -mails to keep you updated. The display will run thru April 2020.

Breakfast with the Boss

Breakfast with the Boss/ Sunday, March 8th: We will be meeting at the South Bay Diner in Lindenhurst at 9 AM, and enjoy a few war stories,

and if Mother Nature is kind to us, bring your Bird. In case you forgot the diner is located on the south side of Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst

about ¼ mile east of Wellwood Ave.

Vintage Thunderbird Club International

VTCI/John Bianco: I received my VTCI newsletter on Thursday February 13th and like every newsletter it always lists the new members from

coast to coast. In this edition one of our own has joined up. John Bianco from Floral Park. We are an important piece of this National Thunderbird

Club and we need to support them by joining up. The application is in the extra pages of this newsletter. The articles and tech. info. is outstanding,

and in this current issue there is an article about Lee Iacocca and what he has accomplished in his tenure with Ford and Chrysler.

Club Sweatshirts & Hats: Just a reminder that sweatshirts and hats that were ordered and are available for pickup. Also, have one XL sweatshirt

this is available for purchase. If you’re coming to the February meeting reach out to me and I will bring your merchandise to the meeting.

North Jersey Thunderbird Club Show/Saturday June 13, 2020: It’s a little early to think about June but this is one of my favorite shows plus I

belong to the club. More info. as we get closer. The flyer is in the extra pages of our newsletter.

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CLUB STORE

For Merchandise Call Elliott Weiner

(631) 724 - 3756

Denim Jackets - All Sizes - $55

Pro Mesh Adjustable Hats - $15

Short Sleeve Henley Shirts with Logo

Assorted Colors $15.00

Ash colored Sweat Shirts Embroidered,

with Club Logo - 8oz - $20.00

Club Pins - $5.00

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LITC Scheduled Outdoor Meetings 2020

(Rain dates one week later) except Sunday 5/17

Wednesday April 15th-Burger King Farmingdale

Sunday May 17th Thunderbird Appreciation Day

Thursday, June 18th- Kings Park Plaza

Sunday July 12th Club Car Show Kings Park

August Kings Park Plaza

LITC Scheduled Indoor Meetings 2020

TBA

LITC meets Wednesday of Every Month 7:00PM

January 15th 2020

February 26th 2020

March 18th 2020

September 16th, 2010

October 28th, 2020

November 4th, 2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

FEBRARY

Thomas Doherty

Bob Marketta

Nancy Rajkowski

Ronald Roth

Ken Weinberg

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Event Schedule 2020

Breakfast with ―The Boss‖

Sunday March 8th Southbay Diner Lindenhurst

Easter Parade- Garden City– Sunday, April 12th

Hope For Warriors Miller Ale House –Commack April 11th

Long Island Street Rods Show-Sunday April26th

Suffolk Community College, Brentwood

St Patrick‘s 12th Annual Car Show-Smithtown-Sunday, May 3rd

National Thunderbird Appreciation Day

Sunday, May 17th

Key Food Shopping Center Kings Park

Ford Nationals

Carlisle, Pa. June, 5th thru7th

Westbury Gardens - Sunday, June 7th

N. Jersey T-Bird Show - Sat, June 13th

ST Anthony Car Show Dix Hills Centurion Cruisers

Sunday, June 14th

Collector Car Appreciation Day Friday, July 10th

Thunderbird/Ford Show

@ Keyfood Shopping Plaza Kings Park

Sunday, July 12th

Rain Date Sunday, July 19th

Sayville Street Fest - Sunday, August 9th

ST Joseph The Worker Knights of Columbus 2ndAnnual Car Show

Saturday September 26th

Bagels with the Boss at Lee Myles of Roslyn Hts,

September TBA

Food &Toy Drive—Brookhaven Town Hall

Sunday, November 8th

Yaphank Vets Home Sunday, December 6th

Cruise Listings

MONDAY

Autofest Cruise night 5;30-9pm Syosset VFW Hall 20 Queens St

Stop & Shop West Islip Union Blvd east of Higbe Lane

Main St East Rockaway @Villa Marcia Restaurant 6pm

Bald Hill Farmingville

TUESDAY

Town of Oyster Bay - Main Street

Yaphank Fire Dept Yaphank

WEDNESDAY

Village of Westbury Madison St parking field #4 5pm to 9pm

Shirley KFC - William Floyd Parkway

Sea Cliff Fire Dept Cruise Night Sea Cliff Ave & Main St starts June 13th

5.:30 to 8:00pm $5.00 car fee

THURSDAY

Downtown Mineola Classic Motor Night Main St 6-9pm 7/7 thu 9/29

Village of Lynbrook - Street Show (Atlantic Ave.)

Lake Grove Houlihan’s Middle Country Rd 5pm

Kings Park Plaza, Kings Park Indian Head Rd (Key Food) Sponsored by

Kings Park Chamber of Commerce and Kevin Denis of Professor’s Diner

Room for several hundred cars All Welcome

Wendy's Oakdale - Montauk Hwy & Locust Ave Sponsored by Still Crusin

Car Club contact Ish 631-205-0510 6pm

Riverhead on the water front behind Main St weather permitting including

DJ & Refreshments

Glen Cove School St & Glen St Sponsored by Glen Cove Fire Dept $5 Dona-

tion info Bob Citko 516-676-0366

West Isilp Villa Monaco Restaurant 778 Montauk Hwy 6pm Room for 150

cars food & facilities on site Long Island Road Gents-Ray Rendina 516-523-

7130 or 631-661-3838

FRIDAY

Bellmore train Station Lot Sunrise Hwy & Bellmore Ave Sponsored by

Town of Oyster Bay

SATURDAY

Islip Town Hall 655 Main St Islip 5-9pm

McDonalds Sunrise Hwy West Islip

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Buy & Sell

Parts for Sale: 1964-44 Ford Thunderbird, New Drivers Side quarter repair panel, motor, transmissions, fenders ,trunk

lids, glass, interior, parts bought & sold. Frank Del Rossi (704) 483-9554 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Edition

Landau NOS Deluxe Spinner wheel covers ( TWO ) with Ford Boxes. $400.00 Firm. Plus shipping. Frank Del

Rossi (704) 483-9554

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 re chromed. 94K original miles. I have the original gate release and build sheet. Only 4500 Specials were built. the

car has many distinct features. Asking $12,500 Call Dennis Terrell (631)888-1446

FOR SALE 1956 T-BIRD White w/white hardtop,black convtop 80K on rebuilt engine many other parts asking

30K Denise Miller 516 825 0735

CLUB JACKETS

SEE ELLIOTT WEINER IF INTERESTED IN ORDERING

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President Message Continued from Page 3

2020 Outdoor Meeting Listing

April 15th - Tuesday: Burger King in Farmingdale. BK is located at the intersection of Route 110, and Main Street. …Good location, with

ample parking. If you take the SSP, get off at Route 110 North (Exit 32). Make a left at the first light, and make an immediate right into the BK

driveway.

May 17th – Sunday: Thunderbird Appreciation Day / Key Food Shopping Center in Kings Park. As we get closer we will have more details

about the day. If you remember, last year it was a great turnout for both clubs.

June 18th - Thursday Cruise Night - Kings Park Plaza in Kings Park: KPP is located on Indian Head Road in Kings Park - just south of the

Kings Park RR station. From the Sunken Meadow Parkway, stay north until you come to the Indian Head Road exit. Exit the Parkway and head

north on IHR for a couple of miles until you see the Key Food shopping center on your left.

July Meeting: There will not be a club meeting in July because of our annual Thunderbird Show.

August Meeting Saturday Date TBD –

Sunday, February 16, 2020 - President‘s Council Meeting @ Levittown Town Hall: With me today was our EIC, Mr. Fleming, and from

TONY their VP Mr. Benfante. Some interesting speakers were Steve Linden who talked about bad restorations, and your money. Next, David

Fluhrer from Newsday looking for cars for his column. He states he has inventory of cars thru May. So if you’re interested in being in Newsday

go to thegarage@optonline.net. There is a new Hagerty Rep. His name is Even Watson and he told the crowd that Long Island is the seventh

largest Hagerty customer’s base in the USA. A young guy with great speaker presence, and we have already approached him for some promotion

stuff for our show. Two gentlemen who support our hobby and have their own web sites are David Visaggi from www.rubberhitsthe road.com,

and Pete Giardano from liclassiccars.com. Both have show listings and free classified ads. All updated event info is on page #6. Also what has

come out of this meeting is that the Sayville Chamber of Commerce wants to charge $35.00 per car for this year’s event on August 8th. However,

that was shot down by the club that runs the event. What is next is they now going to charge you for parking on the street during the street fair.

Holy hang on to your wallet Batman, and Dennis drove and I got to rest……………

1968 Mustang Bullitt: In case you did not see it or read about it. The famous Mustang from the movie Bullitt was just sold for 3.7 million and

that figure included all the fees. I’m sure you know that there were two Mustangs being used in the movie. Vin #558 and #559. #558 was found

in a junk yard in Mexico and subsequently restored and #559 was the one that was just sold. To date, and I’m sure there will be more, but two

magazines Hemmings Muscle Machine and Old Cars Weekly have current articles about the owners etc. For your info. I have broken down the

second car Vin with #559.

8R02S12559: The first character 8, indicates 1968 model year. The letter R means the car was produced in San Jose California. The “02” in the

third and fourth places means the two door fastback coupe body style (“01” would be a “notch- back” coupe and “03” would be a convertible).

The S that comes fifth means the car was originally equipped with GT V-8, an FE series engine with 10.5:1 compression, a Holley four-barrel,

and factory horsepower rating of 325 at 4,800 rpm. The rest of the number, 125559, means it was roughly (accounting for component shortages

and non-sequential builds) the 25,559th car off the line at San Jose.

2020 Club Dues: It’s simple - if you have not paid your 2020 club dues for this year, this could be your last newsletter. No reminders, begging

etc.

…Buckle Up… be warm and safe… and ‗you‘re welcome‘.

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L.I.THUNDERBIRD CLUB NEXT INDOOR MEEING

DATE: March 18th Wednesday 7:00PM

PLACE: Hauppauge Palace Diner

Directions: 525 Smithtown Bypass Hauppauge

NEXT MEETING OUTDOOR—April 18th 2020

Burger King Farmingdale

Long Island Thunderbirds Membership/Renewal Application

Indoor meetings are held on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month.

Renewal _____ New Member______

Dues: $29.00 (Jan 1st-Dec 31

st)

Voluntary Contribution to Club‘s Charity Fund: $5__ $10__ $15__ Other $__

Total Amount Enclosed: $___________

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________State _____________Zip: ____________

Phone ( ) __________________E-Mail______________________________

Fax Number/Other Phone ( ) ______________________________________

Birthday Month_________ First Name of Significant Other: _____________

How did you hear about LITC_____________________________________?

What is your reason for joining____________________________________?

Would you be willing to serve on any committees_____________________?

Car Info

Year________Model_________________Color_________________________

Year________Model_________________Color_________________________

Year________Model_________________Color_________________________

Please enclose a color photo of your car (optional)

Mail completed application

and check payable to:

Long Island T-Bird Club to: Art Fleming

P.O. Box 673

Mastic, N.Y. 11950-0673

631 909 3853

flemingarthur@yahoo.com

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CRUISE NIGHTS – 2020

Sunday Morning – cruise to the old OBI, Oak Beach parking lot, Ocean Parkway OR Captree Beach parking lot – free admission. from 7

a.m. CAPTREE SUNDAY CAR MEETS: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Social-Club/Captree-Sunday-CAR-MEETS-

562454797163424/ (THIS MEET IS EVERY SUNDAY - once Captree charges their fee, we go over to Oak Beach, then at the end of the

year we move it back to Captree when they are no longer charging. … cars get there as early as 5 a.m., PRIME TIME is most likely around 9 a.m.

It can go as late as 1-2 p.m. Babylon, NY

Monday: presented by the Yaphank Fire Department - 31 Main St. in Yaphank. - thru September – 5 to 8 p.m - The fire house is located at

31 Main St. in Yaphank. Their web site is www.yaphankfd.org Classic cars, hot rods, fine sports cars. Enjoy a night out! Burgers, dogs, soft

drinks, raffles and more! Your car will be parked on a street in the heart of downtown (closed to traffic).

For more information contact the YFD at 631-924-3200. East End Hot Rods Car and truck Club

Monday: East Rockaway Cruise Nights, sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, 6 to 10 p.m., Main Street at Front Street, … - goes through last

Monday in August, Information: 516-428-4917.

Main Street in the parking field next to the East Rockaway Post Office - $3 entry with DJ and weekly 50/50

Cars can arrive any time after 4 p.m. - DJ, WAITRESS SERVICE, ROOM FOR 125 CARS ON THE STREET -

Monday, (& Fridays) - 2020 5:00 pm TGI Fridays Cruise Nights: 829 Merrick Ave., Westbury, NY 11590

Contact: Michael Comparetto --livettesclub@gmail.com - longislandvettes.org - your $5 entry fee gets you a coupon for Monday & Fridays

hamburger and soft drink good that night - check on this

Tuesday: Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church in Patchogue, 495 N. Ocean Avenue, - ¼ mi. N of Sunrise H’way, Patchogue - 5 to 9 -

https://www.lineedsadragstrip.org/

Tuesday: Oyster Bay -South St. & Audrey Ave. - 6 to 9 p.m. - http://www.visitoysterbay.com/cruise-night.html 6 to 9 p.m., every Tuesday

night (weather permitting) - Thru Sept. TBA- live music; Free walk-ins, but $5.00 a car – by: The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Com-

merce - motorcycle and trucks welcome - 516-922-6464

Tuesday, - King of the Hill @ Bald Hill, County Road 83, Farmingville, NY (exit 63 LIE) – opens 5 p.m.

Tuesday - Dogwood Avenue, Franklin Square - it’s held in a small strip mall on the west side of the road opposite the West Hempstead Jew-

ish Center. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. –

Tuesday – Glendale: -Rockaway Blvd. & 109 Street, Glendale, Resorts World Casino New York City, sponsored by East Coast Car Associa-

tion, located at Resorts World Casino C-3 lot parking lot, Rockaway Blvd., entrance @ 109th St. - 5 PM- 9 PM. - April TBA thru November

TBA - $3. Donation, cars, trucks & motorcycles - http://www.eccatoysfortots.org/schedule.html We do a 50/50,raffle and award trophies and

plaques at each show. All donations from all of our events go to St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children. There is no charge for spectators.

For more information about our club or any of our shows, please contact Bob at 917-385-2322 or Lou at 917-682-5362, for website and Commu-

nity Relations contact Mike: 917-607-3961

Tuesday – Northport Harbor Family Nights – Main Street.- 6 to 9, Antique Cars, outdoor dining, live music - August only

Tuesday – Cruise Night , “TGI Fridays” in Westbury every Tuesday,– 829 Merrick Avenue, Westbury 516-832-8320 - 5 to 8 p.m. - all

makes & models welcome. (every driver will receive a TGI Fridays coupon) -

by TGI Fridays & Mustang Shelby Club of Long Island

Wednesday – Cedarhurst Cruise night - LIRR train station – 499 Chestnut Street - 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday – cruise night - @ Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho - from 4 p.m. thru Labor Day- -fee free for spectators; $5 vehicle fee

- www.milleridgeinn.com 516-931-2201 - get there early!

Thursday: Glen Cove - Cruise to School Street & Glen Avenue – Entrance on Bridge Street. Glen Cove Fire Department, 5 to 10 p.m. - $5.

donation. Info: Bob Citko, 10 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 - 516-676-0366 gcdisp4@aol.com

Thursday: Kings Park Plaza, Indian Head Rd. & Meadow Rd. (Key Food) 5 p.m. free admission - contact: Chamber of Commerce or Elliott

Weiner 631-804-0443 or 631-724-3756 bigbird1900@aol.com from 3:30 p.m. on… - sponsored by Kings Park Chamber of Commerce and Kevin

Denis of Professor's Diner. - several hundred cars.

Thursday: Oakdale Cruise Night @ Lighthouse Commons (Wendy’s) Shopping Center, 887 Montauk Highway & Locust Ave. - 5 p.m. on -

free admission. Public Gathering - Directions: from Sunrise Highway, Exit 48, turn on to Locust Avenue South to Main Street. Turn right and

follow 1/2 mile West, to Wendy's SHOPPING CENTER on Right CR-85.

Thursday: Riverhead - 18 Peconic Avenue. Riverhead - ON THE WATER FRONT - held in the shopping parking lot off the short Peconic

Avenue that runs between the Riverhead traffic circle and Main St. This parking area runs along the North side of Peconic River, behind the stores

along the South side of Main St. (East side of Peconic Ave.)

Thursday – Lynbrook - LIRR off Atlantic Avenue and Forest Ave. – entertainment: live music or D.J. - $3. - 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday - Valley Stream new classic car cruise nights – sponsored by the Valley Stream Lion’s Club….thru September 5th . - …music,

raffles……. Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Location: Parking Field 12 – Municipal Parking Field No. 12,

located on the south side of Fairview Avenue approximately 100 feet west of Rockaway Avenue, and on the north side of Mineola Avenue ap-

proximately 100 feet west of Rockaway Avenue

Wednesday - Baldwin Park - 3232 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY - 5 to 9 - south, down by the harbor!

Wednesday: Nathans, Oceanside - 3131 Long Beach Road, Oceanside. 6 to 11 p.m. - 516-766-2345

Wednesday: Massapequa –Sunrise Highway, behind HSBC Bank, between McDonald’s, Olive Garden & Party City – 7 p.m.

Friday – cruise night – Bellmore Train Station, Sunrise Highway, Bellmore. 6 to 10 p.m. – free for spectators, but fee for cars - $3. - open to

all makes & models - 6 to 10 p.m. thru October 4th https://www.bellmorechamber.com/events/details/friday-night-car-show-06-08-2018-1492

-Friday – Massapequa LIRR train station - only July & August $3.

Friday – Caesar’s Bay Bazaar, 8973 Bay Parkway, Ste3, Brooklyn, NY - 5 p.m. on….off the Belt Parkway. This cruise night is off the Belt

Parkway. Heading westbound from Long Island, get off at Bay Parkway - stay to the left - at 1st street light, go left, then bear right - and you'll see

cars.

Friday – Bayville - New York AutoFest Midsummer Night’s Cruise - 5:30 to 9 p.m. - Fridays through October 26th . Charles E. Ransom

Beach, 11 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709 516-882-5022 www.nyautofest.com (map)

Come watch the spectacular sunsets and enjoy the Deli, pizza, Souvlaki, seafood, and Mexican restaurants plus the Bayville Amusement Park all

right across the street! Bring the family for a fun night out.

…fee FREE for Spectators and show vehicles

Friday - 5:00 pm TGI Fridays Cruise Nights: 829 Merrick Ave., Westbury, NY 11590

Contact: Michael Comparetto - livettesclub@gmail.com - longislandvettes.org - your $5 entry fee gets you a coupon for Monday & Fridays

hamburger and soft drink good that night

Friday and Saturday – Cedar Beach, Ocean Parkway, Babylon - Salt Shack - daily bands - http://saltshackny.com/ open 7 days for lunch &

dinner - 621-422-7222 free parking after 5 P.M.

*DAILY EVENTS: http://saltshackny.com/weekly-specials/

Fridays- M– sponsored by the Oldsmobile Club of America - https://www.oldsmobileclub.org/ eschutt Beach, 90 Dunes Road, Hampton Bays,

New York 11946 - TiKi Joe's Beach Club is hosting Friday Cruise Nights at Meschutt Beach, Fine Food & Drinks with Great Music by differ-

ent bands each night - Friday Night Cruise

Saturday - Islip, Montauk Highway – next to (East of) Islip Town Hall - from 5 to 9 P.M. East parking lot next to the Town Hall building,

655 Main St., Islip (next to the O-Co-Nee Diner). Sponsored by the Plymouth Club, - Chris Kniotek dcpdguy@hotmail.com - David

Wegenaar 631-667-2511

Saturday: KFC – William Floyd Parkway 7 Montauk Highway, Shirley, NY …by Bow Tie Boulevard Camaro Club

Saturday: Cruise – 5 to 11 p.m. – Bob‘s Shopping Center & McDonalds. Sunrise Highway, West Islip - everyone is welcome – cars are

asked to park in the center of the parking lot as to not block the entrance to any of the stores – Thank You! - come with your car or just to

hang out. Food is available. Sponsored by LI Road Gents Car Club, 45 Dogwood Rd., West Islip, NY 11795 - John O’Shea, 631-422-

0084 streetrods4ever@yahoo.com; Ray Rendina, 516-539-9200 & 516-523-7130 rayr1953@yahoo.com

Saturday: Smithtown - at the stop and shop parking lot in Smithtown. that's just east of the Smithtown bull….we have approval from their

management for a car gathering every Saturday night. …just spread the word.

Super Stop & Shop, 291 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 1/8 mile east of the split at Rt. 25A (Main Street) & Rt. 25 (Jericho Turnpike)

……………………………………………………………………….. just past the “BULL”, heading East. 5 to 10 p.m.

Check to make sure these cruise nights are on-going……

Karen O'Donnell McLaughlin FOR SALE

Karen O'Donnell McLaughlin FOR SALE

1988 THUNDERBIRD TUBRO COUPE

For Sale: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Coupe (Bullet Bird) Raven Black (in Primer)

It time to sell the “ForeverCar” for I’ve been forever working on it since 1991, and refuses to remain anymore as a parts

car. My T-Bird has had a hard life but refuses to die and go to the great car in the sky. But it’s now time to part ways. I

want my garage space back.

The ’62 Thunderbird has a 1970 Y block, NOS ’64 intake manifold, excellent working 4100 carburetor, electric windows,

electric driver’s seat, brand new Front tinted Windshield (2019), new replacement (both) exhaust manifolds, water pump,

aluminized dual 1.75 inch Dia. complete exhaust system & crossover pipe. From the ground up, completely replaced

front and rear suspension, including strut bushing. Steering box, new brake system, brake lines, brake shoes, wheel cylin-

ders all four wheels and rewire of rear bumper wire harness & much more. Too much to mention here. All heater and

electrical features, etc., in very good working order. Photo book & Excel spreadsheet available with history of repairs and

reconditioning on request.

The poor thing is down to block sanding, painting & maybe front and rear bumper chrome. You decide. All body chrome

is accounted for and has always been garaged since ownership. The T-Bird drives dead straight at any speed, (no joke.),

and will not fail any New York State inspection. Price is negotiable

Contact: Curtis Hess @ (516) 965-1000.Please leave a text if I don’t answer and interested

For Sale :1968 Ford/Autolite/Motorcraft 4300 Series Carburetor

Model (C8SF-E) 4 Barrel w/Automatic Choke. 1.25 Bore, (Ford Service Part ID) C8SZ-9510-A, (600cfm).

This is a once installed working carburetor that was boiled out, rebuilt and never re-installed

The Carburetor was supplied on most Fords equipped with a 429, 460, in addition to vehicles with a 351 Cleveland engine.

The Carburetor is being sold as is with an asking price of $80.00…Call Curtis Hess @ (516) 965-1000

Frank Cardinale 2003 Thunderbird FOR SALE

Excellent Condition red with white accent interior

Asking 19K 516-242-8045

ROB ALPERS 1955 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE!!!!!!

I found my 1955 baby bird last August sitting on the lot of a local gas station. Love at first sight! Although I had the

car examined by a mechanic, many items needed attention. Mechanical work done since purchase, 8/2017 . Re-

pair windshield wipers, Replace rear main seal and oil pan, Replace rear main seal and oil pan, Replace rear main

seal and oil pan, Replace gaskets valve cover, Replace left door window, Replace shocks/springs, Replace oil

pump assembly, Install fuel injected carburetor, Reseal gas tank, Replace heater core and valve, New clutch, Re-

paint car back to original color – snowshoe white Replace convertible top, New carpeting

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GROUP LIFT PURCHASE Is anyone interested in buying a 4-post lift for their garage? I am refurbishing my garage, and have done some research on lifts. I have settled on the Backyard Buddy 7,000lb.

Standard Lift. BYB can store 2 cars in the space of one, requiring just 9' wide, 16' long, 9' ceiling height, and a 120V outlet to store one car above another car, where the lower car is

60" at its highest point or less (e.g. my 1970 Boss 302 on top of my 2013 Boss 302, for ex-ample). The lift is made in Warren, OH, has the best construction & lift locking system in my

opinion, offers jacks, drip pans, and wheels for movement, and offers the best warranty I can find. Go to their website & see for yourself www.backyardbuddy.com. It is also probably the

most expensive 4-post lift at $4,595. But I want one! I would like to assemble a group of 10 or more car guys living here on Long Island who

would like to buy this lift this summer. Then I intend to take the order to the All Ford Nation-als (June 2-4), where Backyard Buddy will have a booth. My theory is in addition to the

$300 - 400 show special, I can negotiate a volume price delivered to one "area". By negoti-ating a group purchase discount added to the reduced freight and the show special, I am go-

ing to try to knock $ 500 - 1,000 off the standard retail price of the lift.

Please realize (1) You will still have to pay someone to install the lift at your home ($500 -

1,000), (2) You will have to modify your garage door tracks to clear the lift (~$200), (3) There is no guarantee of the final price; I can only try to get the $1,000 discount I seek. But

10 units should get us some discount; 20+ units will entice the manufacture to give a sub-stantial discount. As an additional incentive, I would invite the Backyard Buddy Marketing

team to come to Long Island and talk to / interview those who participated for their advertis-ing testimonials.

Please contact me by phone or email (below) with any questions, giving me your name, your

email address, phone, and address as confirmation you are willing to spend the necessary funds in June-July. Thank you!

John Dettori

MCA National Director

jdettori@optonline.net 631 807 1227