The EarlyBird Magazine
May-June 2021 Issue
Volume 59, Number 3
Front Cover
Back Cover
| 3 | President’s Column Brian Carron |
| 5 | HQ Highlights |
| 6 | Encore Article: 1956 Production Process John Smith |
| 9 | Loving My Baby Bird Diane Wood |
| 10 | Passing the Keys Brenda Rhodes |
| 12 | Summary of CTCI Board Meeting Minutes |
| 13 | A Note from Vice President, Ed Benson Ed Benson |
| 14 | The Early Bird Starter Ron Trella |
| 17 | An Instant Restoration Edward Chiaramonte |
| 18 | Music, Elvis, T-Birds and More Robert Van Velzen |
| 20 | Otto Scherer’s Grandson Wins Best of Show Dave and Mary Jane Osborne |
| 24 | Welcome New CTCI Members CTCI Office |
| 25 | Heater Core Fix and Repair Jo Huttenhow |
| 26 | Bill and Sue Van Name’s Green 1956 Thunderbird Bill and Sue Van Name |
| 28 | On the T-Bird Trail |
| 32 | Major Makeover Todd Schofield |
| 37 | CAR-es-pondence Clinic |
| 40 | Around The Aviary CTCI Chapters |
| 51 | Letters to the Editor |
| 52 | Marketplace |
| 64 | Calendar of Events |
15-Time Winner of the Golden Quill Award
For many years, Krause Publications’ Old Cars Weekly has brought recognition to numerous publications in the old car hobby. Clubs enter their magazines and newsletters for consideration and are honored by the selection with a certificate and recognition in Old Cars Weekly. The annual Golden Quill Award continues to be a source of pride for their Editors. Members are pleased they belong to a “winning” club.
The EarlyBird magazine of the Classic Thunderbird Club International has been awarded this honor 15 times for the years 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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It is not easy to win this recognition each year as the publication must show continuous improvement. Story selection and content is another factor that needs attention, since competition between club publications seems to become stiffer each year. According to Gerald Perschbacher, Golden Quill Judge, a winning publication must fulfill the following:
- Meets the needs of club members
- Is consistently high quality in design and content
- Offers a balance in content (news, features, technical, etc.)
- Presents fresh and creative material that advances the hobby
- Is a good-will ambassador for the club
- Is visually attractive and interesting
If your chapter would like to submit your publication for consideration of this award, please see the instructions and tips at the Old Cars Weekly web site.
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Find Technical Articles in past issues of the EarlyBird in the Technical Article Index
EarlyBird Magazine Staff
Technical Editors
’55 – Mitch Reed
’56 – Rich Martin
’57 – Don Hyde
Authenticity – Gil Baumgartner