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July 2020Thunderbird Owners of New YorkThunderbird Owners of New YorkThunderbird Owners of New YorkWeb-page Classic Thunderbird Club International – Chap. 49 Happy 4th of July 31481391089277Thunderbird Owners of New YorkA Date and location are being considered for the July meeting, a notification will be coming soon by E mail00Thunderbird Owners of New YorkA Date and location are being considered for the July meeting, a notification will be coming soon by E mail590550577215 OFFICERS:PresidentStan Matusewicz – 631-231-3156curver@Vice PresidentDennis Benfante– 631-447-3847 tbirdden@SecretaryJohn Cattonar - 631-269-4705cattbird@TreasurerPete Cochrane - 631-363-6662pcochrane45@CTCI Advisory Council Rep.Bob Ceraso - 631-757-9476legendbirdbob@Tech Advisor: 1955’sBob Ceraso - 631-757-9476legendbirdbob@Tech Advisor: 1956’sStan Matusewicz -631-231-3156curver@Tech Advisor: 1957’s Lou Realmuto - 631-226-1733louebird@Computer Advisor & Newsletter Editor Sal Perrotta - 631-991-0306Salperrotta1951@00 OFFICERS:PresidentStan Matusewicz – 631-231-3156curver@Vice PresidentDennis Benfante– 631-447-3847 tbirdden@SecretaryJohn Cattonar - 631-269-4705cattbird@TreasurerPete Cochrane - 631-363-6662pcochrane45@CTCI Advisory Council Rep.Bob Ceraso - 631-757-9476legendbirdbob@Tech Advisor: 1955’sBob Ceraso - 631-757-9476legendbirdbob@Tech Advisor: 1956’sStan Matusewicz -631-231-3156curver@Tech Advisor: 1957’s Lou Realmuto - 631-226-1733louebird@Computer Advisor & Newsletter Editor Sal Perrotta - 631-991-0306Salperrotta1951@ Next Club Meeting Next Club Meeting Newsletter Message fromSal PerrottaJuly 20203244215100965Happy 4th of July00Happy 4th of July What the 4th of July means to this country…… Although the colonies had been under British rule since the first settlers arrived to Jamestown, VA in 1607, it is hard to say that later generations of colonists were British people. With more than three thousand miles between New England and Britain, and no easy means of communication, England had little interaction with the colonists, who were struggling to establish themselves in North America. This distance left many colonists frustrated by the fact that they were living so far away, but still had to live under British rule and pay taxes to the British government.After much resistance and multiple protests, fighting erupted between the Massachusetts militias and British soldiers in April, 1775. This conflict marks the beginning of the?American Revolutionary War?(1775-1783), in which the colonists attempted to drive the British military out of the colonies. By March of 1776, the militias were able to force the British out of Massachusetts, and four months later, Congress formally declared colonial independence from England.Regardless of how anyone might feel about the United States, this period of growth and war is a remarkable achievement. With very little training and inferior weapons, the colonists were able to win a war against one of the most well-trained and well-armed militaries in the world, largely because they believed so strongly in the ideas of freedom and liberty.Quite simply, the colonists and militia had very little chance of actually achieving victory, but they fought anyway, which is why the battle for American independence is such a strong part of the American identity.So, enjoy the 4th of July and remember the being a free and independent country is a privilege worthy of the sacrifices made by so many.I cannot begin to tell you how disappointed I was when the 2020 All Ford Show was canceled. I fully understand the reasons and I do agree it was the right call however, it is a loss for all of those who participate.I am writing this or at least starting this month’s edition on June 5th. We are still in Florida however; my wife will be flying back to NY on Wednesday June 10th. I will be following a few days later by car. I am looking forward to coming back to NY to see my family, friends and my dog (Fredo) who stays with my daughter while we are in Florida. I remain a bit unsure as to the rest of the summer driving season in terms of group gatherings and club events. If anyone has any updates or plans to create a safe gathering please let me know and I will get the information out to our members.Dennis, I left the KoC flyer in the newsletter pending an update as to the status of this show. Additionally, I added a note from CTCI about the 2021 CTCI International Convention. This should be a wonderful event in a great location.I miss seeing you all and hope that you and your families are safe and in good health.SalSECRETARIES REPORT Meeting Recap July 2020 JOHN CATTONAR, Thunderbird Owners of New York Secretary? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?CATTONAR'S CORNER??COOLING SYSTEM TIPS -- When is the last time you changed your anti-freeze? ?can't remember? ?Then its time. ?THIS ITEM SHOULD REALLY BE DONE FIRST in case you need to remove the hose.? Check both hoses. ?IMPORTANT---Make sure there is a spring in the lower hose. ?When a hose is new, it's very rigid and works fine?but as it gets older it softens up. ?If there is no spring inside the hose, an older hose?can collapse cutting off the water to the radiator. ?Check by squeezing?the hose…you should feel the spring inside. ?Also, you can rev the engine and check if the hose starts to collapse. ?Old hose, no spring, it will start collapsingBuy a good brand name anti-freeze. Remember there is value in making informed purchasing. ?Drain the radiator by opening the lower petcock located at the bottom of radiator.Refill the radiator with water or a good cooling system flush. By sure to run the engine and be sure the ending gets hot enough to open the thermostat.Drain again and then?fill with new anti-freeze use a 50/50 mix. It is recommended that do not fill to the top. ?The top part of the radiator is an expansion tank.Check your fan for any kind of wobbleHappy T-Birding! ? JOHN CATTONAR, Club Secretary News from the ClubNews from the ClubFrom: Sal Perrotta: Some Vintage Club Photos From: Dennis Benfante: "All Ford Show" From: Arlene Swenson: Suggestion for the newsletter:WANTED:?“FEATURE-CAR-OF-THE-MONTH” Stories from our members.? Tell us how you acquired your thunderbird.? Send along a couple of photos, and we’ll enter your story into the newsletter! From: Al Continelli: Part of a series to be published in the newsletter Engine Tune-Up and General Maintenance Tip’s Part 9 From Sal Perrotta:1957 Ford Thunderbird“Strictly personal… Some people frankly admit they’re just plain proud to be seen in this American classic. And certainly, those graceful, sweeping lines—admired the world over—are a compliment to your taste and judgment.” 1957 Thunderbird brochureThe 1957 model received the first restyling of the ThunderbirdThe top-performing engine available for the 1957 Thunderbirds upped horsepower to 300The Continental Kit, which put the spare tire outside and was a standard feature on 1956 Thunderbirds, was eliminated, but still available from aftermarket firms.While the restyling of the 1957 Thunderbirds wasn’t drastic, it did present a fresh new look for a car that was becoming more and more popular, and sales numbers would reflect that this was a smart move on Ford’s part. A redesigned trunk lid eliminated the need for the aforementioned Continental Kit, and sharper-edged tail fins and larger taillights also gave a revised look to the rear of the car. Up front, a larger grille and larger bumper distinguished the 1957 models from those of the previous two years, as did the overall more chiseled look of the body.1957 Thunderbird Specifications Performance Model1957 Ford Thunderbird?Wheelbase102 inOriginal Base Price$3,458 ?Length181.4 inTotal Production21,380?Width72.8 inEngine Used312ci/300hp?Height49.6 inZero to Sixty8.5 sec?Curb Weight3,134 lbs.Quarter Mile16.7 sec?Wheel Size14 x 7.5 inTop Speed120 mph?Tire Size7.5 x 14 in four-plyUnder the hood, the actual engine options were the same as they had been the previous year, though the performance numbers and options changed substantially. The base engine was a 292 CID V8 that produced 212 horsepower. The optional 312 CID V8 produced 245, horsepower, which was 20 more than the 1956 versions of the same engine. However, a few of those 312 engines were outfitted with two 4-barrel carbs, which upped the horsepower rating to 270, which could be increased to 285 with a special “racing kit.” Finally, a limited number of Thunderbirds were released with a Paxton supercharger for the 312 engine that increased horsepower to 300.As it had been since its introduction in 1955, the Thunderbird was available in two tops, a fabric soft-top and a removable fiberglass top. The latter had an option to include the “portholes” that were introduced in 1956 to increase visibility, though the option did not cost extra.1957 ThunderbirdThough the Thunderbird still was only officially issued in one model, the options available were continuing to grow every year, as were the standard features. A new instrument panel was introduced in 1957 with clustered dials, and the cars featured rayon carpet and color-keyed steering wheels and sun visors.Interior options included a new “Dial-O-Matic” four-way power seat, which let the user toggle between preset seat positions. With this option, the seats also would automatically move back when the ignition was turned off. Power windows, brakes and steering also were available. A new “Volumatic” radio raised and lowered its volume in conjunction with the speed of the car.The number of two-tone exterior color combinations was increase to 34 from the 13 available the year before, with numerous new body colors exclusive to the Thunderbird. Ford advertised the new paint used for the 1957 Thunderbirds as having a “built-in wax job.”CompetitionTotal production of the Thunderbird was up to 21,380 for the 1957 model year, compared to 15,631 the year before. This dwarfed the car’s primary competition, the Corvette, which had a production run of 6,339.As it had been since its inception, the Thunderbird was marketed as a “personal luxury car” rather than a sports car like the Corvette, as Ford felt this would give the car a wider appeal – and it appeared that they were right. But the Thunderbird also could outperform the Corvette. The Corvette relied on just one engine, a 283 CID V8 that came in a few different forms, included fuel-injection versions. And though the engine outperformed the Thunderbird’s bigger 292 base engine, the highest performing Corvette engine that year was rated at 283 horsepower.Engine SpecificationsTypeSizeCarbHorse PowerTorqueManual292ci1x4bbl212 hp @ 4500 rpm297 lb.-ft @ 2700 rpmSuper Charged V8312ci1x4bbl & Superchargers300 hp @ 4800 rpm340 lb.-ft @ 5300 rpmSuper V8 Racing312ci2x4bbl285 hp @ 5200 rpm343 lb.-ft @ 3500 rpmSuper V8312ci2x4bbl270 hp @ 4800 rpm336 lb.-ft @ 3400 rpmSpecial V8312ci1x4bbl245 hp @ 4500 rpm332 lb.-ft @3200 rpmPerformance Statistics0 to 60 mphQuarter MileEngineSource8.5 sec16.7 sec312ci/300hpSTD CAT of Thunderbird11.5 sec18.0 sec292ci/212hpSTD CAT of Thunderbird11.9 sec18.0 sec292ciEstimateThe Last Great Thunderbird for Over Half A CenturyThree years is about as long as the market can support a car like this. There are just so many buyers for what is essentially a weekend car. The classic Thunderbird is widely recognized as an American classic and rightfully so. The design is pure and it represents the “idea” of what transportation should be. Unfortunately, for Thunderbird fans the car was not that practical on a daily basis and that kept sales too low for Ford to justify continued production. Thankfully, Ford tried the experiment again in 2002, but alas, the modern Thunderbird suffered the same fate after a four-year production run. Both the classic and modern Thunderbirds are a gift to the motoring public. From: Dennis Benfante: KoC Car Show September 2020 From: Sal Perrotta: Newsletter Car QUIZNewsletter Car QUIZAbout This QuizShould you have a degree in classic automotive history? Could you walk into any car museum and trick everyone into thinking you're a tour guide? Do you go to car shows and hang around the really obscure models, hoping you can show off your knowledge of automotive obscurity to strangers?? You should probably get help, but first take this quiz!Who's widely credited for the creation of the Ford Mustang?Elon MuskLee IacoccaHenry Ford IICarrol ShelbyThe Austin Healey 3000 was one of the three cars collectively called what?The Rat PackThe Big HealeysThe TrinityThe TridentWho originally designed the Volkswagen Beetle?Ferdinand PorscheArnold Schwarzenegger John Cooper Adolph HitlerWhat country bought more than half of the Mercedes 280 SLs made?GermanySwitzerlandUnited StatesCanadaWhat car was the AC Cobra based on?Mazda Miata B. MG Midget C. Austin-Healey Sprite D. AC AceThe Volvo P1800 started out as a convertible, but then morphed into what kind of vehicle?SUVSedanWagonShooting brakeWhat was the big change introduced with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II?A more powerful engineAn in-cabin refrigeratorA built-in garage door openerAn in-cabin phoneWhich of the following design additions did the Jaguar E-Type not have?Monocoque constructionDisc brakesRack-and-pinion steeringCarbon fiber body panelsWhat did AMC repeatedly call the Pacer in marketing materials?A mini Sherman tanksA rally racer for every dayThe first wide small carA grand tourer for the common manWhere did Pontiac get the name for the GTO Judge?The designer's father-in-lawA comedy routineA comic bookA type of gunJuly Quiz Answers1 –B4 – C7 – A2 – B5 –D8 –D3 – A6 – D9 –C10 -B??From: CTCI: ARE YOU A MEMBER "NOW WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO JOIN" Thunderbird Club InternationalToll Free 800.488.2709 ? PO Box 7393, North Kansas City, MO 64116 USA? ? 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No If Yes, what is your former CTCI membership number? ________________Sponsored or Referred by _______________________________________________ CTCI # (if known) ________________From: Sal Perrotta (From Mater Power Brake Web Site ): How to:How to: Diagnosing a Hard Brake PedalDo you have a brake pedal that feels hard to press?You may have a bad booster, booster hose, or check valve. In this 'How To' post, we offer a simple checklistto help you diagnose potential causes of a hard brake pedal.If you can’t get a pedal please perform these tests before calling! Click here to download a printable PDFversion of these troubleshooting tests. If you are unable to diagnose your problem and decide to give us acall, please have your customer order number ready. Our commitment is to guide you in selecting the rightkit for your application and be here for you all the way through installation.The most obvious cause for a hard pedal is simply not enough vacuum. We all say that but we don’t alwaysunderstand what is being said. As an engine runs, it is basically an air pump that pulls vacuum. This vacuumis sourced through the intake manifold by simply tapping into an intake runner and can sometimes beported through the baseplate on the carburetor. From the intake manifold to the brake booster will be avacuum hose that is used to provide this vacuum. What does that mean for the brake booster and why does it matter? To understand this, we must firstunderstand how a brake booster functions. When the brake booster is at rest, the engine is pulling vacuumon both sides of the diaphragm(s) through a two-way valve inside the booster. This causes a balance withinthe booster and the diaphragms remain stationary. At this point the booster body is basically a reservoirstoring the engine vacuum. When the brake pedal is pressed, the two-way valve internal to the boostermoves in conjunction with the pedal. The valve closes the pull of vacuum to the rear of the diaphragm andthe engine vacuum is only pulling on the front while atmospheric pressure is allowed into the rear of thebooster. This causes the pushing of the rearward diaphragm forward while the engine vacuum pulls on thefront diaphragm. This push forward is what physically applies the brakes as the internal pushrod isconnected through the diaphragms.Now for the why does that matter? If the engine vacuum pulling on the diaphragms within the booster isless than that of atmospheric pressure, when the two-way valve opens, there isn’t a way for the diaphragmto move as the booster almost stays in the at rest position because the difference between the front andrear is not enough to make the diaphragms to move. Your foot then becomes the means of pushing thepedal hard enough to make the movement of the diaphragms happen.To take it one step further and to further understand through numbers, we always recommend at least 18”of vacuum to be applied to the booster. Atmospheric pressure in the atmosphere at sea level isapproximately 14.70 pounds per square inch. The vacuum on the front from the engine must be higher thanthat of the atmosphere on the rear. As you can imagine, the closer they are, the harder the pedal will be if itoperates at all.Check the hose running to your booster. There are situations where the wrong type of hose is used andthere are situations where the hose becomes aged or poor quality and the hose physically breaks downinside.For the wrong type of hose scenarios, what are we referring to? All hose is not created equal. Yes, it isgenerally black rubber with a particular ID in the center but that is where the similarities typically end. Mostpeople assume that the vacuum hose running from the engine to the brake booster is a 3/8” ID hose. Itlooks just like the same size as the fuel line on the car but it is definitely different. Generally speaking, thevacuum hose for the brake booster is sized at 11/32”. What typically happens is a person runs into his localparts store and asks for a 3/8” vacuum hose. The kid behind the parts counter is actually oblivious that youjust asked for two different things and simply goes with what he heard first and that was 3/8” so he grabsthat size. That is actually going to be fuel line. But remember, we just said there was a difference. Fuel line isused in scenarios where pressure is building within the system and the hose. That means the hose musthave the ability to avoid bursting. In a vacuum situation, there is something that is acting on the hose to tryand suck it shut. Therefore, the hose must be constructed in a way that prevents the hose from suckingshut. It doesn’t seem like much in the terms of how much vacuum it is but trust us, it is enough to suck afuel line closed.The best way to keep this straight in the future is to remember this simple rule. Any vacuum hose will becreated and designated as __/32”. For example, you will find vacuum hose in 7/32”, 9/32” and 11/32” astypical sizes.The brake booster check valve could be defective. This is something easily overlooked but something veryessential to the brake booster operating properly. What we are referring to is the small circular valve thatgoes into the body of the brake booster and what the vacuum hose actually attaches to. The function of thecheck valve is to hold the vacuum that the engine creates within the brake booster. If you remember thediscussion earlier about how a booster works, it is basically a reservoir until the pedal is pressed. The checkvalve should allow vacuum to pull against the booster but not be allowed to go the other way.To determine if the check valve is functioning, remove the valve from the booster and disconnect from thehose supplying vacuum. Blow into the valve on the hose side. If air travels through and does not come outon the booster side, then you have a check valve that is functioning properly. If you are able to blowthrough from the hose side, then the check valve must be replaced and you have found at least oneproblem that could be causing your hard brake pedal.You could simply have a bad brake booster. If you remember from earlier, the booster has a front andbackside with many moving parts inside. The most common failure within the booster is a diaphragm thatdevelops a hole of the two-way valve fails to operate properly. Either way, the booster will not be able toproperly house vacuum or allow the proper atmospheric pressure inside. While there isn’t a quick and easyway of visually looking inside the booster, there is a there is a quick and simple way to check the booster.Follow the steps below:With the engine not running, press and depress the brake pedal several times to remove anyvacuum from inside the booster.On the last push of the brake pedal, hold moderate pressure on the brake pedal. Don’t push likeyou are panic stopping, but simply hold pressure like you are sitting at a red light.With your foot still on the brake pedal, start the engine and pay attention to what happens to thebrake pedal. One of two scenarios is going to happen:If the pedal drops slightly, that means that the booster diaphragms are working correctly as the enginestarts to create vacuum and the diaphragms are physically holding. At this point, it must be assumed thebooster is working correctly.If the pedal does not move at all, that says that the booster does not have the ability to hold thenecessary vacuum inside or the two-way valve internal of the booster is not functioning properly.Replacement of the brake booster would be recommended at this point.The items above are by far the most common causes of a hard feeling brake pedal. If all of thesesystems above check out, it’s time to look at some other areas that are a little more complicated than thesimple tests listed above. Here is a list of possible things to check:Are you running a combination valve in your system? Is the valve still centered or has it tripped to one end or the other? If it has, this could be causing your hard pedal.Do you have drum brakes? If so, make sure the wheel cylinders are traveling freely and not stuck.What kind of pedal ratio do you have? On a power brake system, it is recommended that your ratio be 4:1. Many older vehicles in the 50’s used a pedal ratio of 1:1. This will not work on cars equipped with a vacuum brake booster.Is your brake booster correct for weight of the vehicle? Using too small a brake booster on a heavy vehicle will give a hard pedal.From: CTCI:Birds on the Bay – 2021 International ConventionWe are delighted to announce the 2020 CTCI International Convention ‘Birds on the Bay’ has been rescheduled and will be held April 20-24, 2021.Headquarters Hotel: Hyatt Regency SarasotaThe new registration form is expected to be available by early November.? Watch the Early Bird and check back here for additional information as it becomes available.MemberDateDianne Daly7/4Faith Cardone7/9Tina Grippa7/10Erma Ciervo7/12Kerry Van Name7/12Keith Larsen7/13Rudy Deckert7/18Debra Larsen7/20Anthony Pickios7/29From: CASCO:From: Sal Perrotta: I received this message from the DMV today 6/24/20Dear Customer, To keep you and our staff safe and healthy, the DMV is changing the way we do business. When we resume in-person service, you will need a reservation to visit our offices. Our new reservation only policy will help us maintain social distancing while still providing the services you need, and it will be more convenient for you. Reservations will only be offered once regions enter Phase 3 of the New York Forward reopening plan and will be available for limited transactions that cannot be done online or by mail or drop box. When your region enters Phase 3, you will be able to make a reservation at dmv.reservation. We are currently accepting the following transactions by mail or drop box: ? Registrations and license plate transfers? License plate surrenders? Sales tax only transactions? License and registration renewals (also available online)? Replacement of lost documents (also available online)? Address change (also available online)You can find more information about mailing in or dropping off a transaction and a list of offices on the DMV website. See a list of transactions that can be completed online We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. This message was sent by the?New York State DMV: 6 Empire State Plaza ? Albany, NY ? 12228 ................
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