Volume 24 Number 6
May / June 2015
A Chapter of the International Thunderbird Club Thunderbirds of Queensland Inc. PO Box 505 Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 contact@toqinc.org Membership dues are $65.00 per annum which includes a hardcopy magazine or $35 per annum for electronically distributed magazine. Fees payable on April 1 each year. Club magazine “SOUNDS OF THUNDER� is published bi-monthly. Contributions are encouraged and should be emailed to the Editor: johnny@toqinc.org or posted to address above.
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President’s Report
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Club Calendar
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Events Calendar
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Editor’s Report
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AGM 2015 - Report
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Logan PCYC Show
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When “Stock” really meant Stock.
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Hot Rods Diner
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Fort Lytton Tour
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Technical Talk
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Parts and Service
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Club Merchandise
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Web Links
On the cover.. This 1959 Thunderbird takes us back to a time when “Stock” really meant Stock. Read all about Bob Kosiski’s genuine Squarebird stock car and how working on a limited budget his Thunderbird was a strong contender on both pavement and dirt.
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Hello to all club members and my apologies for missing the recent Annual General Meeting. I'm still on Alcatraz (sorry Lizard Island) A big thanks to the two outgoing committee members, Bill McGregor who over the years has been a Mr. Everything and one of the reasons the club is the success it is today. Also to Tony Lake who has been in the role of Vice President this past year. Welcome to the two new committee members, Bill Flanagan (our new Vice President) He is extremely talented and dedicated and with the help of his lovely lady Lynn will do a great job. And to Ted Stocks, the new (Treasurer) Ted is a new member to the club, his wit and talent will insure the club keeps heading in the right direction. Thank you to Doug who has taken over Merchandising from Kieran as well as continuing as Secretary and to Johnny and Dennis in their respective positions. Welcome to our new members Mick, Frank and John. We hope to see you on a club run soon. Unfortunately I missed the Fort Lytton run, but I will be back in Brisbane for the coffee morning at Woolloongabba Antiques, the Fassifern Fifties Festival and Cooly Rocks On. See you then! Safe Cruising.. Barry Club President
John Hammond - 71’ Landau
Frank Pike - 62’ Thunderbird Convertible
Mick Alterator - 79’ Cadillac Seville 4
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CLUB RUN: Cooly Rocks On Café Catchup at Twin Towns Services Club Meet 10.00am at the Café on level one overlooking the Boat harbour. This is great way to catch up with members we don’t often see Contact: Bill McGregor Club Committee Meeting & Social Night: Max and Carol Herbert’s place 7.30pm Bring a plate. CLUB RUN: Cleveland Point for Morning Tea and the option of browsing the Cleveland Markets. Meet Alexandra Hills Hotel car park Finucane Rd at 9.00am departing soon after. Run Coordinator Barry Ralph
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Club Committee Meeting & Social Night: Bill and Helen McGregor’s place 7.30pm Bring a plate. CLUB RUN: Muscle on the Mountain Show and Shine. Maleny Show Grounds Stanley River Rd. 9am to 1:30pm Raising awareness of men's health. Proceeds to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Gold coin entry. Meet Shell Nudgee 7.15am Depart 7.30am second meeting point BP Caboolture Northbound 7.30am for 8.00am departure with Nudgee group. Run Coordinator Ted Stocks CLUB RUN: Coffee Cruise to Loganholme Antiques details TBA
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CLUB RUN: To the Sheoak Shack Fingal Head NSW. Meet Yatala Pies 9.30am for 10.00am departure. We did this run in 2013 and it was a blast. John and Amanda Anderson are organising this run for us again. Run Coordinator Johnny
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Club Committee Meeting & Social Night: Tony Lake’s place 7.30pm Bring a plate. CLUB RUN: Fassifern Fifties Festival. Bigger and better this year with 7 acres just for the car and bike show, over 3 acres of markets and trade stalls, bands and dancing all day. Gates open from 7.30am $2 entry www.facebook.com/fassifernfiftiesfestival Meet BP Truck Stop Boundary Rd Rocklea 7.30am for departure soon after. Run coordinator Barry Ralph CLUB RUN: Carseldine Roadhouse Cruise In. 1760 Gympie Rd Carseldine outbound. Meet Shell Nudgee on Gateway 5.00pm for 5.30pm Departure or meet at venue at 6.00pm Run Coordinator Barry Ralph
Get those rides out on the road and have some fun... May
3rd - David Hack Meet Toowoomba City Airport (Spitfire St) 8am - 2.30pm $15 entry, $45 families, $10 for exhibitors max $20 per car more info 0417 630774
17th - Maclean’s Bridge Sports and Classic Car Festival at Logan Campus of Griffith University. University Drive (off Loganlea Rd) info www.macleansbridge.com
23rd - 24th - Queensland Hot Rod Show, Convention Centre, Southbank.
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5th - 8th Downunder Beachfest - Hot Rod & Chrome Bumper Era Cars Festival. Caloundra. Organised by Australian Street Rod Federation Qld. Friday; Registration 9.00am Kings Beach Amphi-theatre, a couple of runs to Ricks Diner/ Maleny / Montville and one up the coast to Noosa & Cruisin’. Saturday; Street Show n Shine 7.00am - 4.00pm on Bulcock St & Cruisin’ Sunday; Markets, Driving Events, & Cruisin’. Monday; Beach Breaky Kings Beach. Info on Facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/448919498614733/ or http://shownshine.info/csqdubfc5.htm 28th May - 8th June Cooly Rocks On Nostalgia Festival - Coolangatta, Gold Coast. www.coolyrockson.mybigcommerce.com/
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5th - All American Independence Day Lakeside Raceway Kurwongbah http://qldraceways.com.au/all-american-independence-day
12th - RACQ MotorFest Eagle Farm Racecourse info: www.racq.com.au/about/ news-and-community/events/racq-motorfest-2015
19th - All Ford Day Willowbank Raceway - Show and Shine, Swap meet, Trade displays and Drag Racing. Entry: $5 per person, $10 car and driver and a extra $20 to drag race as many times as you like in 2 hours. Gates open 8.00am 19th - All American Car Show and Swap Meet, Rocklea Showgrounds, open to all American vehicles, swap meet 6am, show n shine 8am, entrants $15 per vehicle and driver, public $5, contact Charles 0421 089000 or Eric 0409 055824.
Friday Nights Munchies @ Elizabeth Street Shops, Acacia Ridge. Harry’s Diner Old School Night every Friday Village Rock Diner 1st Friday of the month 512 Warwick Rd Yamanto Petrie Country Markets Historic Village.
Saturday Nights Luv My Fish, Browns Plains Rd, Opp Grand Plaza. Yank Tank Display/Cruise In 2nd Saturday of the month Masters Old Coach Rd Upper Coomera Ol Skool Cars n Muscle Machines 1st Saturday of the month. Westfield North Lakes Cnr Anzac Ave & North Lakes Drive 6
Club mem bership fees are d ue!
Hello all.. Yes its that time again and membership fees are now due. Thank you to those who have promptly sent in or bank transferred their payments. This will be the last magazine you will receive on the previous years fees so to guarantee you continue receiving the club news uninterrupted its time to write that cheque… Remember we need your completed renewal forms posted or scanned and emailed in. If you have misplaced the form another can be downloaded from the club website www.toqinc.org/renewal.pdf
As always we hope that you will want to stay with us but understand that for all sorts of reasons people come and go. If you no longer want to continue your membership with the club we would for administration purposes appreciate it if you could let us know. So far we have had a great response to the electronic magazine membership option. We’re yet to determine if its due to the cost saving, an environmental issue or just more convenient.. :-) Either way its good we are able to offer a choice on how you receive your club newsletter. If you have taken that option on your renewal the first electronic magazine you receive will be Volume 25 Number 1 for July August 2015. YAY FREEBIES!! You will have found inside the cover of your magazine the new larger club logo rear window sticker along with a club logo ballpoint pen. Kieran our outgoing Merchandise Officer was responsible for organising these items and we thank him for the effort he put into that job over the last 12 months. The club polo shirts are also available again in the same styles. These can be ordered directly from the new proprietors of Shorty’s Shirts by downloading and completing an order form available on the website. Full details on the Merchandise page further on in this magazine. We plan over time to offer other items of club merchandise, the next being club caps. Info on the availability of those will be announced soon. It’s been an action packed past two months with some great runs with healthy turnouts. The Logan PCYC show was well attended despite the continuing hot humid weather and Cossy’s run to Gatton and Hot Rods Diner was a beauty. The combined run to Fort Lytton with All Classics Queensland was a day to remember. I’m sure we will have many more enjoyable days out with our friends from All Classics in the future. Thank you to those run coordinators for their time and effort in organising the runs and supplying me with their reports for the magazine. Remember if you think you have an interesting idea for a club cruise and feel like hosting it or just want to share it with us please come along to a meeting or a run and lets us know. 7
Continued… A couple of weeks ago I took a trip down to Melbourne to spend a long
weekend with my good friend Darren Will and his family. Of course there was another reason for my visit. The American Motoring Show was being held at Flemington Racecourse that weekend. I was also keen to take a run out to the hugely popular weekly cruise in event held at the BP Service Centre on the Eastlink Motorway called Saturday Night Live. The plan also was to catch up with fellow Thunderbird owners and friends I’d met on Facebook over the past few years. Unfortunately Melbourne’s weather can be a lottery and as it happened the numbers didn’t drop the right way for me or American car enthusiasts that weekend. Extremely wet weather on the Saturday night put a damper on those plans with the American Motoring Show being called off early on the Sunday morning. Fortunately Saturday was fine and I we were able to get some things done. Darren took me to RocVic Auto Repair shop at Tullamarine, a place he said often had Thunderbirds parked outside. He didn’t disappoint. At the shop I met Charlie Trimboli the proprietor. Charlie is a TOCA member and has a magnificent turquoise 65 convertible. Charlie had a number of cars on site having repair and restoration work performed on them. I learned later in the day that long time Thunderbird Parts supplier in Melbourne Barry Haley is set to retire and Charlie was going to be taking over the Thunderbird Parts business. This will definitely be a win win situation for Tbird owners here looking for parts, advice and service under one roof. Where it was only really possible to deal with Barry over the phone Charlie’s operation will no doubt once established be able to accessed online . RocVic Auto Ph: 03 9335 2015 Darren and I did make the run down to BP Eastlink on the Saturday night and did see some great cars but numbers were lower than usual due to the bad weather on the way. We met up with Dave Galloway and Giovanni Lizza from the Jets Classic and Custom Car Club. Dave and Giovanni have attended our coffee catch up mornings at Cooly Rocks this past two years. It was great to chew the fat for an hour or two with these guys over Burgers and coffees. OH! I knew there was a reason I moved back to Queensland brrrrr... Until next time.. Keep Cruisin’ Johnny 8
Thank you to those who attended the AGM on March 29th. Your support was much appreciated. I’m happy to report that we have two new faces on the committee this year. Bill Flanagan has stepped in as Vice President and Ted Stocks has taken over the Treasurers position from Bill McGregor. Bill McGregor has done a marvellous job over his twelve month tenure giving the club’s accounts department an overhaul. He has set up a computerised accounts system where anyone can easily step in and take over the position with a minimum of effort required. Bill Flanagan takes over the Vice President’s position from Tony Lake who is currently hard at work organising the TOQ 2015/16 “60th Anniversary of the Thunderbird” club calendar. Our Caretaker President Barry Ralph was absent from the meeting due to work commitments in North QLD but had signalled leading up to the meeting that he was happy to continue on as President for the next year. Barry was voted into the position unopposed. Doug remains as Secretary and also takes over the Merchandise Officer position from Kieran Cusack. We thank Kieran for his effort over the past six months reorganising the club polo shirt deal with the new owners of Shorty Shirts along with the organisation of complimentary merchandise items he has acquired for the benefit of our members. The polo shirts will be available for ordering online by the time you read this. Dennis remains as Dating officer and myself Magazine Editor, Public Relations Officer and Web Administrator. Finally thank you again to Dennis and Merron for the use of their property and also for the effort they and others put in preparing for the day… Your committee for 2015.. from left to right Bill, Dennis, Ted, Doug, Johnny & of course Barry in spirit.
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Logan PCYC Car Show 2015
The initial response from members attending was a bit disappointing until such time Johnny sent out a last minute reminder and we started getting the numbers we anticipated. In total we had around 17 vehicles. (We originally estimated for 20) There was around a 50/50 mix of Thunderbirds and classics. Members attending were Dave (Cozzy) & Julie, Phil and Sandrina, Johnny Anderson, Johnny C, Jim Wong, David Downe, Max Herbert, Craig & Karin , Dennis, Doug & Sandra, Barry & Libby, Bill F & friend, Kieran, Tony Lake and Rob Sheppard.
We had a great position located on the grass the area giving us plenty of room to include our four gazebos that displayed proudly the club banners. The shades have been a great investment giving the members an excellent area of respite from the elements which we needed on this hot and humid day. It was great to see some members attend that we don’t often see. Thanks to those who assisted in setting up the display area earlier in the morning. We erected our club flags on the new firm ground stands. Thanks to Dave Bain who engineered these, they proved a great success.
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What a great day we had.. ideal weather, a great selection of cars on display and a big turnout. The trade displays also appeared to be of a better quality this year. The highlight of the day for our club was Craig and Karin Roberts winning a trophy the second year running for their beautifully restored 1963 Thunderbird Hardtop. Congratulations Craig! Cheers Doug
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Written by Bill Holder for Hot Rod Network Feb 25th 2015
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racing the term “stock car” has many meanings, and the definition varies widely depending on the time period when these race cars competed. In the early days, the body styles of the stock cars differed little between the dealership showroom and the racetrack’s garage. Changes were minimal and different makes and models looked just as they did on the street. The design differences between distinct makes and models contributed heavily to the aerodynamics, which of course, related directly to speed, thanks to the airflow around the car. Some models were light-years faster than others. Over the years common body rules have given rise to the nearly identical bodies of today’s race cars, the aero of each brand is almost the same. And about the only way to identify the brand is to look at the grille and taillights or an identifying model decal. However, you shouldn’t have any problem identifying the ’59 Ford Thunderbird stock car we have here. It’s about as stock as you can get. This car, besides looking good, also drove well and was wheeled by National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Bob Kosiski. Nebraska born and raised, Bob Kosiski raced from 1950 through 1978 and won 16 track championships in Coupes and then Late Models. Bob’s father, Joe, got the family into dirt track racing as a car owner, originally fielding modified coupes through his self-named Joe’s Repair Service garage. His 10 Bob’s driving career started by chance. son
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It was 1950 in Central City, Nebraska, when a relative, Stan Williams, didn’t show up to a race and Bob got the call to drive the car. “I’ve been hooked on racing ever since,” Bob said. Working on a limited budget, his T-bird was a strong contender on both pavement and dirt. Bob says that one of his most memorable races was the 1960 Daytona 500, even though the car broke halfway through the race. His day ended at lap 125 and he was relegated to a 44th Place finish out of 68 drivers. He did however wheel the car to significant dirt wins at Lacrosse (Wisconsin) and Hutcherson (Minnesota) 100-lap races, along with many others, both on pavement and dirt. As can be seen, it looks like a brand-new car off the dealership floor, which was the way many of these ’50s-era racers started off. Bob’s car shows every curve maintained along with all the stock chrome remaining in place. Although it doesn’t appear to be very aerodynamic, Bob said the ’59 ’Bird was pretty effective against the competition. Unlike today’s more purpose-built cars, Bob’s ’Bird ran on both dirt and pavement but it was necessary to install heavier springs for the pavement. “It improved the ride and was easier on the driver when you hit a hole. It also kept the car from rebounding so much,” he said. “About the only other thing we did was change the tires and springs when we raced on the different surfaces.” Bob added that compared to modern Cup cars, it was an adventure on the track. “There was no radio to talk to the crew chief. All of our instructions came from hand signals and sign boards in the pits. We also had no power brakes and the power-assisted steering left a lot to be desired. Back in those days, pit stops took what seemed like forever compared to today’s 12-second efforts. Remember, there were no impact wrenches for the wheels, we had to use a standard socket wrench.” The power plant for this Thunderbird is a 430cid Lincoln V8 engine capable of over 400 hp. It carried a 600-cfm Holly carburettor and headers, which exited under the rear of the car. While there were no major modifications allowed on the engine, most sanctions allowed heavier valve springs in the name of longevity… Continuing down the powertrain you find a standard threespeed Ford manual transmission, which was shifted on the column! Backing the whole system up is a traditional 9-inch Ford rear end. The money for the tires came out of the teams’ pockets, which were usually purchased from a local tire dealer. They were about 10 inches wide and grooving was allowed for the dirt races. For the pavement races they bought racing tires from Firestone. Kosiski’s ’59 Thunderbird harkens back to a time when stock car racing was indeed just that, rough and tumble, exceptionally dangerous, and always able to deliver edge-of-your-seat excitement with a car practically right out of the showroom.
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Club Run to..
It was another great day to go for a drive with old and new members as well as a couple of tag alongs thrown in the mix. The morning started off with most of us meeting at our usual spot, the BP Truck stop at Rocklea behind Archerfield aerodrome. We had around 17 cars roll up there with a couple more joining us on the west bound parking bay just outside of Ipswich for the cruise out to Gatton for lunch at Hot Rods Diner. It was a leisurely cruise up the Warrego Hwy but before long we were at our destination looking for parking spots here there and everywhere.
With all the cars parked outside the Diner, adjoining streets and forecourt of a Toyota dealership it must have been a great sight for passing traffic and locals alike. All up I think we had about 22 cars and 39 people for lunch which was a great turnout for the day. On top of that were another couple of clubs that turned up unannounced making it a busy time for the diner staff? Despite a couple of hiccups due to the overwhelming numbers, the meals were enjoyable and reasonably priced and all in a great 50s themed atmosphere. Thanks to all who came along it was one of the best attended club runs in a while. We’ll look forward to the next one and another big turnout... Cheers Dave and Julie Cosgrove
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Fort Lytton Tour Combined club Run with All Classics QLD
Hold the Fort!! A simply marvellous day for the run to Fort Lytton with "All Classics of Queensland" on April 12th. Thunderbirds, Hot Rods, Hot Trucks, his & "hearse" station wagons, Fords, Chevys and a host of other gorgeous machines. It was a fantastic turnout with around 27 cars counted.
Our guide Adrian told us the Fort was built in the early 1800's along with a few others around Australia, including Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour, to repel a Russian invasion of all things. For those who love their "big blocks" the English cannons built by Royal Oak Iron dating back to that period were awesome. One that was fired in 1879 to open QLD Parliament fatally wounded the two gunners. It was found at Wynnum Beach 110 years later, restored and placed at the Fort.
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The Fort supplied us with a BBQ and heaps of parking along with a Kiosk, which supplied food & drinks for a very reasonable price. For those of you who have yet to see Brisbane's hidden secret make the trip on any Sunday and be surprised at the ingenuity of the Artillery chaps who protected our city. The devices to trigger the mines (they were filled with cotton soaked in explosive fluid and very unstable) submerged in the River was brilliant. Even the corrugated iron on the verandah of the bunker that housed the Cordite, is over 100 years old yet looks like it was put there yesterday. Oh by the way, some of the movie "Unbroken" was filmed at the Fort‌ Cheers Tex
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The cause of an overheating engine can often be misunderstood and misdiagnosed.. So what to do? The basic fix for chronic overheating starts and ends with the engine block itself. Most of the other fixes are just band aids to overcome the problems with the block. The number one cause of a “hot block” is in the water jacket. This area is where the heat from the hot combustion process is transferred to the engine coolant. Any condition that impedes this transfer will cause the engine to run hot. This includes any rust deposits, sludge, thin cylinder wall, clogged passages, worn gasket surfaces, incorrect gasket installation and incorrect timing and spark plug heat range. In the case of the Y Block, if the head gasket is put on the wrong way around, a gallery will be blocked off at the rear of the block. Tags on the head gasket need to be visible at the front of the heads. The major problem with “hot blocks” is the water passages are badly clogged with very hard rust/ calcium deposits at the rear of the block. This must be chiselled out and flushed out. I have now done this on a 390 FE and a 312 Y block. It can be done with the heads off in the car, but way easier with the engine out and better for the back. The core plugs need to be removed, bash them in with a drift, turn sideways and flick out with a screwdriver or grips, then the long slow process of chiselling the concrete out. Us e a torch to get in there and have a good look. Yes, it is just like concrete. On the 2 engines I have done, I have spent in excess of 10 hours on each one. You will need an old long screwdriver with the plastic handle removed. Pay particular attention to the rear of the block and make sure that there is a gap between the cylinder liner and the outside of the block. Keep blowing the block out with an airline. The stuff coming out will never seem to end. If on an engine stand, rotating the block will help. This is a long slow frustrating job, but the end result is worth it. Next, install new brass core plugs. What we need now is a filter to catch the remaining bits that you will not get out. Get an old stocking or pantihose foot, push the toes inside the top radiator tank, fold over the radiator inlet push the hose over the top and tighten. This will stop any bits plugging the radiator. What else can we check? The radiator of course. Some radiator shops actually use phosphoric acid to clean out a radiator whilst removed. Another way is to use caustic soda. Both methods require extreme care. CAUTION If you try this method, do so at your own risk. I will not guarantee results or outcomes. Use gloves and eye protection and be very careful when mixing caustic and water. Keep off paintwork. I have used caustic in the cooling system on a few occasions and it will give the radiator and block a good clean up. Caustic gets stronger with each degree of temperature rise, so running the engine will intensify the cleaning process. I have driven my cars with it in. CAUTION must NOT be used with any aluminium components. They will dissolve. The water pump seal will be well lubricated as the caustic water mix is very slippery.
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What else to check: Blocked radiator Water Leaks Fan belt tension Fan blades and correct size Fan Shroud, should it have one? Did it have one from the factory? Thermostat, is it the right way around and does it work? Test is boiling water (removal of thermostat can cause overheating by allowing coolant to circulate to quickly) Radiator Hoses, do they have the spring inside to stop them collapsing? Water pump Ignition timing Spark plug heat range Blown headgasket Head gasket installed wrong way around Radiator cap, good seals and correct pressure Good luck Dennis Williams
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We have compiled a list of repair or service shops who have been found to be of great help in the restoration of our Classic Cars, this is not a commercial ad nor do the Thunderbirds of QLD Inc. take any responsibility for workmanship or service! However if you have found a good shop that has provided what you require then let us know and we shall list them for others to try out.
EXHAUST INNOVATIONS - Custom Exhaust Systems. 5/33 Steel St Capalaba. 3390 3200 ANNVID Auto Upholsterers - 24 Smith St Capalaba. 3390 3444 COL ROBINSON & CO - Power Steering Box Rebuilds. 2/19 Kitchener Rd Kedron 3350 5000 GLEN HENDERSON - Parts & Advice Anything Thunderbird. Greenbank 3297 5342 KEITH 4 WHEELS - Whitewall tyres, wheels and quality wheel alignments by Kiwi Pete. 11 Smallwood St Underwood. 3841 6244 (See advertisement below) INNOVATIVE AUTO DESIGN - Specialising in compliancing of American & European Classic Cars. 3/14 Lapis St Underwood. 3290 2177 or 0411 311473 ACCESS TOWING - Tilt Tray Service. Parkridge 0418 721987 KNIGHTS OLD SCHOOL BRAKES SERVICE - Wynnum Ph 3393 3188 OZ RODS - Hot Rod and Street Machine Specialists. 3805 7155 www.oz-rods.com BRIAN ARMSTRONG AIRCONDITIONING 0447 349495 AH 3802 2994 WEBER AUTOMOTIVE - General Auto Repairs 1/5 Percy Rd Brendale 0417 616 118 www.weberautomotive.com.au
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Thunderbirds of Queensland Inc. Club Polo Shirts They’re Back !! Check them out on the TOQ web site.. Just click on the Merchandise link choose your colour then follow the instructions to download the order form. Not online contact me, Johnny directly on 0412 458434 and we’ll post you an order form Kieran wearing his white club polo at the Logan PCYC Show
Club Logo Stickers.. Small $2 Large $4 One of each for $5
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International Thunderbird Club
http://intl-thunderbirdclub.com/
Thunderbird Registry
http://www.tbirdregistry.com
LOVEfords
http://www.lovefords.org
Thunderbird Headquarters
http://www.tbirdhq.com
The Bird Nest
http://www.tbirdparts.com/main.htm
Thunderbird Ranch
http://www.tbirdranch.com/
Home of the Thunderbird Italien and XM400 Mercury Concept Car
http://www.tbirdsquare.com/
Squarebirds.org
http://www.squarebirds.org/
Automotive Mileposts: Thunderbird
http://automotivemileposts.com/ contentstbird.html
Jim Wulf's Tbird Garage
http://www.tbirdgarage.com/
All American Auto Parts - Ballarat VIC.
http://www.allamericanautoparts.com.au/
Jim Osbourne Reproductions
http://www.osborn-reproduction.com/
The Old Car Manual Project
http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com/
Colour Codes - Tbird Cross Reference
http://goo.gl/qCrQee
Vintage Ford Publications
http://mustangtek.com/Litterature.html
Auto Colour Library
http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/
Plan 59 - Museum of Mid Century Illustration
http://www.plan59.com/
Original Auto Interiors
http://www.originalauto.com
Ford V8 Workshop
http://www.wrljet.com/fordv8/
Permanent Painted Coatings Australia
http://ppcco.com.au/
Cruzin Magazine
http://www.cruzin.com.au/
Pinky’s Car Shows and Swap Meets
http://www.pinky.com.au/queensland.htm
QLD Historic Motoring Council
http://www.qhmc.org.au/
QLD Motorised Sports Council
http://www.qmsc.org.au/
Roadside Architecture
http://www.agilitynut.com/roadside.html
Internet Movie Cars Database
http://imcdb.org/