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Chapter of ITC, VTCI Publication of the LONG ISLAND THUNDERBIRD CLUB AUGUST 2008

3rd Annual Thunderbird / Ford Show

July 20th, 2008

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It’s Show Time Again

Well we lucked again with Mother Nature. She decided that she

would save the wet weather for another day, but she made up for

it with the heat. We have not totaled up the numbers yet, but I

think we had over 107 cars on site.

The art work for the T-Shirt and award plaques was great. I know

black is tough in the summer, but because of the art work colors,

black was the only way to go. Our hosts Steve Weiss, and Charlie

Ricottoni from Syosset Ford where as gracious as always.

Gliptone gave us two detail buckets to raffle off, and somebody

went home with $286.00 from the 50/50. John Hoolahan from

Bertucci’s gave us a $35.00 gift certificate, and Legendary Ford

Magazine did their usual good deed by giving us some annual

subscriptions to their magazine.

First Place Winners

Jim Lennon – Nick Matteo – Dennis Terrell – Sal Furnari – Jim

DeNunzio – Charlie Vieth - Tony Eppilito – John Frisbee – John

Nardozzi AKA The Bling King – Art Fleming

Second Place Winners

Ed Bornschein – Bill Musto – Vince Famulari – Tom Doherty –

Sal Fabozzi – Shelly Janowitz

Third Place Winners

Paul Rosina – Ron Roth – Tony Coloneri – Rudy Bauer – Peter

Lange

I want to thank our show committee for all their hard work. As

well as some of our sponsors, Best Brothers of Bohemia,

Firestone of Selden, and Tires Inc of Patchogue. Jose Moreno

from Newsday showed up and interviewed Dennis Benfante and

I for their new addition to their web site which will high light car

clubs on Long Island. Chris and Ray form Motor Mouth Radio

also showed up, but I could not spend time with them, because of

adding up of the ballots. Overall I say our third show was a suc-

cess, and again the only complaint was the heat. Just as a footnote

to the show: If you pre-registered and did not show we have

you’re goodie bag, and T-Shirt. If you come to the August meet-

ing, I will have it for you.

Lastly we have a ton of T-Shirts left over, the cost is $10.00 a

shirt, and if you are interested call me

Thursday July 10th/Motor Mouth Radio: Holy Bob and Ray

Batman. Well I was a little nervous, but had a great time. The hour

flew by, and our two hosts Ray, and Chris where great. I e-mailed

the link to all who are on line www.motormouthradio and if you

click on shows, then on July 10

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you can down load the show,

and listen to Dennis and me.

Monday August 4th Outdoor Meeting/ @ McDonalds in West

Islip: This is our annual get together with TONY at Mickey D’s

in West Islip. Start time is about 7 ish, and last year we where out

numbered about five to one.

TONY only has a few out door meetings during the year, and this

is one of them. Last year they had close to twenty cars, and we I

think had five. So please put this date on your calendar, and would

like to see a great turnout just like Tuesday July 15 at Bertucci’s.

Directions: Mickey D’s is located on Sunrise Highway in West

Islip, on the north service road. Just west of Atlantic Motors, and

east of Higbie Lane. If you get lost, call me on my cell 516 445

4620.

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Tuesday @ Bertucci’s: Can you say “Fourteen cars

and seventeen club members.” Well that’s what we had this night.

I want to thank all you guys for your participation in this event.

This was an experiment on my part to see if there was an interest.

Yep, home run.

A special thank you to John Houlihan the manager at Bertucci’s

for allowing us to come in to a busy Tuesday night, and I mean

busy, and set up in front of his building, and take away twelve

spots of parking.

John Nardozzi/Bling King: At Bertucci’s on the 15

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John hand-

ed me a business card that read “T Bird Vending LLC”. John is in

the bulk vending business, so if there is a need on your part for

John’s services you can call him at 516 897 7097.

Club Badges: Was discussed at length at the July 15

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meeting.

We will make a decision shortly after our show, and move for-

ward with this project.

Club Picnic Saturday September 13

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@ Bethpage State

Park: Details in a separate mailing.

Novak on the Death of George Carlin: “He is currently doing a

set in Heaven convincing God that He doesn’t really exist,”

President’s Message

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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

2008

(Rain dates one week later)

Tuesdy, April 15th Farmingdale Burger King

Hicksville

Tuesday, May 13th -Chicken Holiday Seaford

Thursday, June 19th- Oakdale Wendy’s

Tuesday, July 15th - Bertucci’s

Monday, August 4th -West Islip Mc Donald’s

Wednesday, Sept.17th Burger King Farmingdale

LITC Scheduled Indoor Meetings

2008

LITC meets the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month

7:00 P.M.

February 26th, 2008(4th Tue of Feb.)

March 18th, 2008

October 21st, 2008

November 18th, 2008

2008

TONY/LITC Holiday Party

January __th, 2009 @___________

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2700 LONG BEACH ROAD

OCEANSIDE, NEW YORK 11572

(516) 766-4411 SUSAN & JIMMY C

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Event Schedule

2008

Easter Parade, Garden City - Sunday, March 23rd

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

Ford Nationals

Carlisle, Pa. June 6 - 8

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

Westbury Gardens - Sun. June1st

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

N. Jersey T-Bird Show - Sat. June 14th

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

Thunderama - Sunday, June 15th, 2008

New England Thunderbird Club

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

Crossbay Cruisers Classics at Able Ford & Mustang

Showdown

Sunday, July ___ (Rain date July ___)

Thunderbird/Ford Show

@ Syosset Ford

Sun. July 20th

Sayville Street Fest - Sunday, August 3rd

ITC Convention - August 11 - 17

Nashville,TN

Cruzin for a Cure - Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Northport

Wednesday, September 24th

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

LITC PICNIC - Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008

Bethpage State Park

Willy’s October Fest - TBA

LITC Holiday Party

January ___, 2009

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

Key Food Shopping Center - Kings Park

FRIDAY

Bellmore Train Station Parking Lot

Sunrise Highway & Bellmore Ave. to Bedford Ave.

Massapequa RR Station (Sponsored by Town of Oyster Bay)

Wal-Mart in Commack

Crooked Hill Road 5:30 - 10 PM

SATURDAY

Holtzville - PAL Complex

SUNDAY

Captree Boat Basin

AM Cruise

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jim Mc Carthy

Michael Receine

Ken Weissberg

Barry Bruck

Frank Delrossi

Ibrahim Saraya

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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: 1955 T-Bird, pw st, pw seats, pw w, pw brakes, V-8,

Auto, 6V Bat, Robin’s egg blue. Runs well once started, Good

condition. Needs interior work and cosmetics. Car can be seen

in Rockville Center. 81,000 actual miles.

$15,000 e-mail adinorth@aol.com or call (646)-387-9826

For Sale: 1971 Thunderbird, Metallic Brown, 4 door, 429 cu.

in. engine, PS, PB, Auto Trans, AC, Vinyl Top, Leather Interior

$2,800 or best offer Rudy (516) 489-4924

For Sale:1981 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, 4-6-8 Engine,

64K miles, Double Maroon, Leather interior

$12,500 or best offer Tom (718) 274-8069

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.

$37,500 Sal (516) 887-2656

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L.I. THUNDERBIRD CLUB

Date: Monday, August 4th, 2008

In case of inclement weather call:

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

Time: 7:00

Place: West Islip Mc Donalds

Directions: North Service Road just outside of

Bob’s department store parking lot.

Located on Sunrise Highway in West Islip, on the north

service road, j ust west of Atlantic Motors, and east

of Higbie Lane.