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THE T-BIRD NEWS – MAY 2015
THUNDERBIRD OWNERS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA
INCORPORATED
INDEX Executive & State Directors…………………………..………………….………….2
National Concourse………………………………………………………………….3
National Presidents Report………………………………………………………….5
Editor’s Report……………………….………………………….………..…………6
Treasures Report…………………….……………………………………..………..10
NSW Report…………………………………………………………………………11
Victoria’s Report…………………….…………………………………………….....15
All contributions to TBird News are to be typed and addressed to the editor (see
page 2 for details) Include a S.A.E if articles and / or photos are to be returned.
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publication in T'Bird News.
BI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE
THUNDERBIRD OWNERS CLUB OF AUSTRALIA
INC.
The Thunderbird Owner's Club of Australia Inc. and State Branches is a
social non-profit organisation devoted to serve as a medium of
exchange of ideas, information, and parts for admirers and owners of
Thunderbirds, to aid them in restoring and preserving these automobiles
and associated Ford vehicles in their original likeness.
4 May 2015
Executive & State Directors
President
Mike Barton
5225 Batlow Road
Tumut, NSW, 2720
02 9428 2530 – 0427 200 026
State Director – New South Wales
Tery Traynor
1 Padua Close
Prestons NSW 2170
0402 052 712
Vice President
Steve Springett
74 Stakey St,
Forestville, NSW, 2087
02 9975 6168 - 0424 177 829
State Director – Queensland
Gary Ledgerwood Jnr. 16 Snapper Drive,
POONA Qld. 4650. 0432 630 916
Secretary
Chris Jeffs
10 Villiers Road
Padstow Heights, NSW, 2211
02 9773 6250 - 0414239181
State Director – Victoria
Ross Patterson 6 Marie Court'
Mount Eliza, Vic. 3930. [email protected]
0418 318 967
Treasurer
Barry Wright
4 Amarillo Drive
Dunbible, NSW, 2484
02 6672 3251
State Director – Canberra
Bill Grezeskowiak 19 Frederick Street
Queanbeyan, NSW 2620. 02 6292 1371
Editor
Peter Banach
5 Jobson Ave
Mt Ousley , NSW, 2519
0431 675 999
Public Officer
Peter Banach
5 Jobson Ave
Mt Ousley, NSW, 2519
0431 675 999
Web Manager
Peter Banach
5 Jobson Ave
Mt Ousley , NSW, 2519
0431 675 999
Sales/Merchandising
Pat Farrell
4Venezia St
Prestons NSW 2170
02 9607 7190
Web Site News
www.toca.net.au.
5 May 2015
NATIONAL CONCOURS 2015 WAGGA WAGGA FRIDAY 25
TH to SUNDAY 27
TH SEPTEMBER
THE AFL GRAND FINAL HAS MOVED TO THE 3RD
OCTOBER
(THUNDERBIRDERS ARE MORE INTO WORLD SERIES CRICKET
CAUSING A LATE START TO THE AFL SEASON)
Our President Mike has arranged a cash sponsorship toward the
supply of trophies for the event and we are still looking for more. If
you know of anyone who can help with either cash, or product for
the ‘goodie’ bags please contact him on 0488572985.
From George St. SYDNEY, 468 Kms, 5 hours 10 minutes driving time
plus pit stops. (According to my GPS)
From Flinders St. MELBOURNE, 483 Kms, 5hours 5 minutes plus pit
stops. (The Victorian end of the Hume Highway is faster).
From Ann St. BRISBANE, 1225 Kms, 18 hours 30 minutes plus pit
stops and a bed? The Club has 40 rooms on hold. We are negotiating for a package deal
of meals and beds at the moment. The Club held a well attended
concours there in 2007 when it was a Country Comfort Motel.
DON’T MISS OUT, MARK THIS DATE IN YOUR
CALENDAR NOW.
REGISTRATION FORMS AND FULL PROGRAM DETAILS
WILL BE IN THE MAY MAGAZINE.
Any Questions please contact National Secretary, Chris on
0414239181
6 May 2015
INFORMATION AND
ITINERARY
NATIONAL CONCOURS
WAGGA WAGGA 2015 ON ARRIVAL at the Mercure (1 Morgan Street Wagga Wagga) go to
reception and book in. You will be required to swipe your credit card as
security for the resort. If you don’t have one you will have to pay cash
up front for your accommodation. You will be credited with your $100
deposit. Extra expenditure during your stay (breakfasts, mini bar, bar
tabs, etc) has to be paid by you on departure.
BREAKFAST. A buffet breakfast is available in the dining room for
$15 per head, children under 12 free, OR, you can order from menu for
delivery to your room prior to 9pm the night before. There is only a
kettle and bar fridge in the rooms.
7 May 2015
ROOMS. The rooms will be booked as close as possible in groups, ie,
all the singles together, all the families together and all the doubles
together because the motel is set up with the various styles of rooms in
different areas. Children under 12 are free. The rooms are all discounted
if booked by the Club. If you miss the deadline for registration (31st
August), then you will have to pay full fare if you can still get one.
SPECIAL NEEDS. If you require something special, ie, family room,
ground floor because you can’t negotiate steps, special dietary needs or
anything else, please write it on the back of the registration form. We
can only organise it if we know.
FRIDAY 25TH
3 pm. Car wash, in front car park, with 2 hoses. Area will be roped
off.
4 pm. You are required to register for the Concours with Chris and
Laraine Jeffs in the Regent Room.
6 pm. Meet and Greet - Regent Room. Buffet style hot BBQ finger
food. If you are arriving late please put a tick in the ‘Meet and
Greet’ on the registration form so we know how many meals to
keep hot for you.
Drinks will be at bar prices. Everyone will get a name tag on
entry.
10 pm. Close.
SATURDAY 26TH
9 am. Convoy to Cross Street car park. To get there go north up
Tarcutta Street about 800metres and take the first right past the
Visitor Information Centre into Cross Street then right into car
park. Delegates will be there to direct parking. 2 cars per 3
bays.
We are investigating an activity for those who are not really into
the cars.
9 30am.Judges meeting: Jim Matthews, Head Judge.
3 pm. Return to motel.
6 pm. Pre-dinner drinks: Regent Room bar.
8 May 2015
7 pm. Presentation dinner. 3 courses, alternate serves. (Children
chicken schnitzel and ice cream)
President’s welcome and introduction of guests.
Between mains and desert - presentation of trophies.
8.30pm.Entertainment. More detail to follow.
11.00. Close.
SUNDAY 27TH
9.30am. AGM Regent Room. Those leaving today to vacate rooms
prior to AGM.
11 am. Depart for 42 Km run to Coolamon. Park in the main street or
behind Royal Tavern Hotel in dirt car park. Visit the ‘Up to
Date Store’ and RSL museum plus the ‘Treats and Treasures’
store.
12.30pm.Lunch at Tavern Hotel.
1.45 pm. Depart for Marrar 12Km down Junee Rd. Drop Ladies at
Marrar Café for coffee and or chat, then visit Wagga district
Rod and Custom HQ at home of Alan White Club President.
3 pm. Depart for Licorice and Chocolate Factory at Junee. 30Km.
(Closes 4.30pm)
4 pm. Depart for Motel
6 pm. To Wagga RSL Club for dinner. Courtesy bus, 5pm to 11pm
Sundays, phone 6921 3624.
MONDAY 28TH
Do your own thing. Travel home safely.
National Presidents Report
Hi TBirder’s
Well it’s almost winter and some of the Tbird’s are tucked up nice and
dry waiting for the beautiful sunny Autumn or Winter days because
summer is a long way off. Perhaps some are getting that much needed
service or just repairs
9 May 2015
For the NSW Branch we had the State Titles at Nelson Bay and this
time I managed to get my Tbird to the event using a permit to move. It
was great to be a part of the activities and not have to tow a trailer to the
event.
Last weekend (1st to 3
rd May) we had the President’s social run to
Forbes and the McFeeter Car Museum. We left Sydney in rain and cold
for 22° and mostly blue sky.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the members
that came along for the weekend. I know that coming up there is an All
Ford Day at Kellyville on Saturday 16th May there and NSW Branch
has a run to Orange in June.
There seems to be some type of activity at least every second weekend
in both NSW and Victoria which is great to see. So much for slowing
down during winter!
I am looking forward to the National Concours in Wagga Wagga in
September and the CMC event prior to that in August. Weather
permitting I will be to take my Thunderbird out for a run on the track
the day before with the Morgan Car Club hosted Supersprint at Sydney
Motorsport Park on the day before the CMC event
Mike Barton
Naional President
Nelson Bay 2015
10 May 2015
Editors Report
VALE
NORM WRIGHT, Queensland member
Passed away on Easter Monday, April 6,2015.
Former T-Bird member joining in 1982. He was an active member for
many years until illness set in.
For those who would like to receive their copy of the magazine in
glorious colour by electronic media, send your email address to
I still need your input, so send in your articles and other items you
would like to see or to be included.
Happy driving,
Peter Banach
Editor
Now that’s a unique way to travel
11 May 2015
12 May 2015
Treasurer’s Report
Report for April/May.
G’day All,
Time rolls by and before we know it is time for us to do our reports for
another magazine. As I wrote in my last report, it would have been great
to have 100% of membership financial by 31 March. Well
unfortunately that idea soon went out the window as we had only 48%
of members who had paid by the due date. We did have a bit of a rush
after I sent a list of unfinancial members to state directors with another
14% paying by the 20/04 2015. Unfortunately that’s it, as renewals
seem to have stopped. We have had a few new members which is great
to see.
I must ask that if members do pay their subscriptions by bank transfer
that they put a name with transfer or their membership number. It is
much easier in helping me work out who has sent the money, as I have
not mastered mind reading at the moment. I still have one person who
has sent money through the bank by depositing cash at the bank and
getting the bank to transfer it to our TOCA account, but no name to say
who it is, the money was deposited at Penrith Plaza, in Sydney. If this
was you, would you please let me know.
The TOCA account presently has $5,799.25. The term deposit is
standing at the moment at $8,790.86. This is due to roll over on
the 28/04/2015.
That’s all for now. Will talk to you again in the next magazine.
Barry Wright
National Treasurer.
New Members.
Rick Burns & Jill Spencer, From Epping, VIC. They have a 1959
Convertible, with a red body and a white top, and red interior.
13 May 2015
George & Carolyn Fahd, From Greystaines, NSW. They have a 1965
hardtop with a sun roof, which has a rangoon red body and a white top,
and red interior.
Peter Gilbert, From Ringwood East, VIC. He has a 1955 Baby Bird
Convertible, with a yellow body and a black top. The interior is yellow
and black.
Geoff & Debbie McLaren, From Scoreby, VIC, They have a 1968
Coupe, which has a white body and a black top with brown interior.
This is a good start off for the new financial year with 4 new members.
The club welcomes you all and I personally hope to see you all at the
National Concours in September at Wagga Wagga.
NSW Report
G’day all
The year is flying and almost half over. Our State titles were held at
Nelson Bay and experienced numerous variations in the weather from
very hot on Friday to a comfortable Saturday to a wet and dry Sunday.
We booked the motel completely out (which may have been a good
thing) and plenty of undercover parking.
Friday night’s meet and greet went off well with plenty of stories and
tales and some enjoying it further well into the night or should I say
early morning, whatever it was. Saturday looked a little ‘how ya goin’
with some rain in the early morning and the possibility of rain
throughout the day, but the car gods were good to us and gave us a
comfortably day.
We were able to assemble the cars in a nice area next to the water and
great views. Jim organised the judging and the judges, thanks to Jim
and the guys, once again a great job. The cars were well presented and
promoted with many of the public taking interest. Some of the girls
decided to go into town for some retail therapy with Laraine providing
some purchasing entertainment.
14 May 2015
Saturday night’s presentation and raffle will take some beating as the
food was good, the company was good, the raffle was good and the
entertainment/auction provided by a sick Peter was great. A big thanks
to Pat for the work leading up to and including the night. Another great
job.
Sunday started off as a mixed bag of fruit with the weather intervening.
Some of us left early to try and have an easy trip home only to
encounter some uncomfortable weather and some idiot drivers while
others stayed on to enjoy a luncheon before leaving.
There were a few other events which were not planned for over the
weekend. Rob & Lynda’s car was stuck at one of their relatives houses,
but still attended, well done guys. Denis & Julie struck heavy traffic and
had problems on the way and then a bit further down the road blew a
tyre as well as trying an iron man trick by stopping the car from getting
away whilst up on the jack, need some chocks in the car Denis. Naomi
found cutting a bread roll was too easy so she attacked her hand with
that resulting with a trip to the hospital only to have the laceration glued
up. We could have save her a trip as some of us carry super glue in our
cars. Sid found that changing a pair of wiper blades for $3 ended up
costing about 2 grand for a new windscreen. Shaz had an argument with
some steps and then tried to renovate the wall only to come off second
best, but after a bit of a headache came good. Chris & Laraine had a
BBQ on the way home, unfortunately it was under the bonnet of the car.
Stick with it guys, this is why we are called enthusiasts, for the want of
another description.
The Bundanoon outing started off with some wet weather and the
numbers were a little down. The rest of the day was dry with some good
Scottish entertainment and many stalls. We then went off to the
MAGPIE café to have a very enjoyable meal and you guessed it some
culinary (calorie) delights.
At the time of writing this I am almost thinking of trading the Tbird in
for something about 6 cubits long as the rain has not let up for some
time, not much work/maintenance or service able to be carried out.
15 May 2015
By the time you are reading this we will have been to Forbes with a trip
to Orange coming up on the 19th
, 20th
& 21st June. Further reports in the
next mag.
Stay safe
Tery
NSW - Coming Events
JUNE ??? Social committee looking at organising a winter Xmas
this month if July is not available. If not this month then an event will
be organised possibly north for a change.
July 19th
All Ford Day Eastern Creek
Display vehicles enter between 7am & 9am. Details will be sent out
September 13th
State AGM The Australiana Pioneer Village &
Markets,Wilberforce - Meet at the venue 10am. Cost of entry is $5 pp.
Food is available if you wish. Parking area for the cars (TBIRDS
PREFERABLY) will be made available.
Website: theaustralianavillage.com.au
AGM at 11am in the shearing shed. … Don’t forget to bring your
chairs.
Semptember 26th
/27th Wagga Wagga National AGM. Contact Mike
Barton for details
October 11th
Members request – Berrima and Bowral run.
An easy drive down and once again enjoy the MAGPIE CAFÉ (this
time without the rain and hail) with all its delights for morning tea (this
time with tummies not so full), a walk around to burn off those calories
and to see the brik a brack shops, maybe the old jail tour and then over
to Bowral to see what is left of the spring tulips and then lunch.
Meet at the Crossroads Hotel at 8:30 to leave at about 8:45.
16 May 2015
November 15th
Visit to Kiama markets and lunch – Meet at the
Crossroads Hotel at 8:30am to leave about 8:45 am
Club Meeting
December 13th
End of year celebrations. Think about where we can
hold this day. We would like to keep costs down to both the members
and the club and make this another enjoyable day. So put on your
thinking caps and come up with some ideas/suggestions.
Results for N.S.W. State concours held at
Nelson Bay March 2015.
Custom modified 1st P and N Thompson 61 convertible
2nd
T and G Napier 61 hardtop
Show n Shine 1st C and L Jeffs 63 convertible
Drivers Division 1st T and K Trayner 65 hardtop
2nd
J and K Boyd 57 baby
3rd
P and A Antcliffe 65 hardtop
Primary 55-57 1st J and D Matthews 57 baby
Primary 61-63 1st C and A Wallis 61 convertible
2nd
S and L Springett 61 hardtop
3rd
D and J Gatt 62 convertible
Primary 64-66 1st P and S Banach 64 convertible
Primary 67-current 1st A and J Byrne 71 hardtop
2nd
M and J Barton 94 hardtop
Senior division
Best convertible S and J Howard 2003 retro
17 May 2015
Best car outright S and J Howard 2003 retro
Hard luck story Rob Brierley
Furthest distance travelled Peter and Sharon Banach
Victorian Report March 2015 Hi Guys
We are now entering that time of the year with the weather turning and
the bird confined to the shed, perhaps for some maintenance or
upgrades but we have had a reasonable summer and some great events.
I have been advised from Sydney that there are some members who are
not financial please patyASAP if you intend on staying with club.
We had our state titles towards end of March at Shepperton and I think
it was very successful event, with the results following but we could
have done better if the member numbers were higher. The Motel
catered well for us with the only complaint being the price of drinks.
Saturday saw around twenty T/Birds on display in the park opposite the
Motel, providing some fantastic photos and Saturday night was fancy
dress with a trophy presentation. I would have to say some of the
costumes were way out there and extremely well done, thank you to
everyone who participated.
One Good Friday we hosted a car show for the royal Children’s
Hospital Appeal at the Exhibition and Convention Centre; what a
rewarding day. Club T/Birds were a little light on but we had 65 cars 2
motor bikes a Kenworth truck which the kids loved and a tank. My
most sincere thanks go out to Platon and everyone else connected to the
event, it was a team effort, with an incredible result. The foundation
was very impressed and we have been asked to do it again next year.
One of our favourite events on the Calender is the All American Day at
Flemington, but this year it was a non event as the weather washed it
out on the day. Our club had decided on Saturday not to attend which as
it happens was the correct decision. I hope the AMOC didn’t lose too
much and will carry on next year.
18 May 2015
This could very well be my last report, as I have resigned my position
due to apathy within the club, but I am still waiting for the right person
to contact me, so if you have the strength and desire please do so.
That’s about it.
Keep on T’Birding
Ross
Victoria State Titles Results
We must thank our sponsors, Mequires, Rino Insurance, Burson’s and
Rocvic Auto repair, our hosts, The Parklake Hotel and the City of
Shepparton who made us so welcomed, our members who donated
raffle and Easter prizes, Ceredwin for the Intimo Party, Leanne for our
Trivia Quiz and of course Lucinda for efforts in organizing the finer
details and finally you the members who attended and made this event
the success it was, for without you it would not have been possible to
stage this event.
The results are; Primary
1. John Watson
2. Michael Chetcuti
3. Bruce Treganowan
19 May 2015
Show and Shine
1. Charlie Trimboli
2.Theo Vennix
3. Serge Zandegu
People’s Choice
Barry Haley
Best Dressed Couple
1. Scott and Laura
2. Serge and Josie
3. Richard and Veronica
20 May 2015
General Knowledge Trivia Quiz
1. Ross and Amanda
2. John Egglestone
Sarah and Charles
21 May 2015
Music Trivia
1. Theo and Lucinda
Runners up in no particular order. Cheryl, Richard & Joe.
Congratulations to all our winners.
Victoria - Coming Events Monthly meeting first Monday of the month – Emerald Hotel
S/Melbourne
See web site for up to date information on Victoria’s event
WWW.toca.net.au
22 May 2015
Major Sponsor of the Victorian
Branch
Make them Shine
23 May 2015
24 May 2015
Thunderbird Revenge By Tony Napier
Adapted from the song “Emergency Ward” Circa 1965
I was floatin’ down the highway on my T-Bird cloud
Singin’ songs I knew so well from the cassette playin’ loud
I was listenin’ to Chuck Berry
I was listenin’ to Jerry Lee
I sailed thru a red light that I didn’t even see
I thought I’d just keep goin’
I thought I’d just shoot thru
But then I had to deal with those dirty boys in blue.
Point Prover
Fast mover
Swingin’ groover
They pulled me over to the kerb
They thought they had me bluffed
But when I saw the cars they had, I knew they weren’t that tough
They said I was a naughty boy, but I knew that wasn’t true
They said that “you have no idea what we will do to you
They told me I would lose my bird
They said it would be towed
So I gunned the big 390 and I took off down the road
25 May 2015
Swingin’ groover
Point prover
Fast mover
I heard those screamin’ sirens and I saw those flashin’ lights
But bt the time they got into their cars I was outta sight
When I hit the freeway I let the big bird run
I really can’t remember if I ever had more fun
I knew they’d never catch me, cause the bird was just too fast
And then I saw them turn around, I really had to laugh
Now when I’m cruisin’ thru the town the cops all look away
Cause they know they’ll never catch me, on this or any day
You may think this story’s silly but I swear that it’s all true
And I never have to worry’ bout those dirty boys in blue
Fast mover
Swingin’ groover
Point prover
Apologies to Ward “Pally” Austin
Nelson Bay 2015
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