News From CTCI Member Benefits Partner Mecum Auctions
Record-Setting $66.3 Million at Mecum Glendale 2022- Mecum Houston Next Following another record-setting performance at Mecum Glendale 2022 with $66.3 million in sales, Mecum Auctions moved to NRG Center for Mecum Houston 2022 to take place this March 31- April 2...
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting March 11, 2022
· Treasurers report: John Kledis reported that 2021 was very unusual due to real estate closing documents, investment transfers and other related items that occurred during 2021. As a result, all year end details, summary documents and tax related transactions needed...
Our Toy Box
It’s been a great year for playing with our toys. We drove our 1955 Thunderbird “Blue” 900 miles this year. We drove our 2004 Thunderbird “Stella” on Route 66 and back, for a total of 6,200 miles.CTCI Member#: 37027
Traveling on RT 66
Wedding Birds
Wedding Pix Sept 18, 2021Vickie Jessie and Tom Heyliger – CONGRATZ!!For those of you who attended Crusin’ the Catskills in 2003, Vickie was a runner and a great sport, taking charge at every opportunity! Look at her now. . . Bill & Donna Jesse, NJORT, proud...
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting January, 2022
The Board has filled all of the open positions: Region 3: Mike McLucas Region 5: Brian Carron Region 6: Jim Rodgers The Board has elected all of the Officers for 2022: President. . . . . . . . . . .Brian Carron Vice President. . . . . . .Chuck Thompson...
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting December 10, 2021
Treasurers report: John Kledis reported that we made a small profit in November. We are as a club continuing to run in the black. President Brian Carron gave the 2022 Convention update. The dates for the International Convention has been set for 25 – 30 of...
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting December, 2021
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting December 10, 2021 • Treasurers report: John Kledis reported that we made a small profit in November. We are as a club continuing to run in the black. • President Brian Carron gave the 2022 Convention update. The dates for the...
Highlights of Nov. 12 CTCI Video Board Meeting
Treasurers report: John Kledis reported that we made a little money (separate from the Investments) for the past 2 months and therefore we are very nearly at breakeven for the year. We need to continue to attract new members if we are going to remain “in the black”. ...
Highlights of CTCI Board Video Conference October 8, 2021
John Kledis reported that for the past 2 months we have been at near breakeven. We need to continue to attract new members if we are going to remain “in the black”. The Board Certified the CTCI Board of Directors Election. The Election was observed by Chairman...
Candidates for CTCI Board of Directors
Region 1 Director Darcy Knapp Darcy Knapp, History: We started with our first basket T-Bird in 1990 and could not find help or support. We actually met members of the local chapter and they told us there was no club. We were ‘unwelcome’ due to our age. We were...
Highlights of CTCI Board Video Conference June 11, 2021
> Investment Committee Chair – Gaylan Abood presented an update of the RFP (Request for Proposal) process regarding how the funds from the sale of the building will be invested. The RFP was sent to a select group prospective investment managers. The Investment...
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting ~ May 14, 2021
*Investment Committee Chair – Gaylan Abood and President Brian Carron presented the Investment Committee proposal. The Investment Plan includes three parts: ^Part 1 - Investment Plan Organizational Document – This is the cornerstone document which spells out how the...
Signal Hill Building Sold
I am pleased to announce that on Friday, April 30th, 2021, the sale was completed. The sale culminates a multi-year effort initiated in 2019. Over the past several months, we were very engaged in a back and forth negotiation process to include assisting the buyer’s...
Thunderbird Appreciation Day – May 15 2022
Over four million Thunderbirds were produced but they are still a rare sight on our roads. Join other Thunderbird owners around the world as members of the Classic Thunderbird Club International and Vintage Thunderbird Club International celebrate these iconic cars....
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting
Highlights of CTCI Video Board Meeting (March 12, 2021) President Brian Carron presented status updates on open items: There is an interested party in acquiring the Signal Hill property. They have entered in the escrow process but do have contingencies. As with any...
2021 Officers Elected
The CTCI Board of Directors met via video conference Jan. 15, 2021. Officers were elected. President: Brian Carron Vice President: Ed Benson Treasurer: John Kledis Secretary: ...
Director Election Details
Everyone is already aware of the results of the recent Wyoming Proposal & Director elections that closed on 10/15/2020. There were a few members who desired the detailed counts of those elections. They are as follows: * Total Ballots Cast > 1,972; Region 4...
Branson 2021 Regional Convention Cancelled
As described in the release of our convention planning survey last week, CTCI needed to finalize our decision about the full-scale 2021 Regional convention/gathering in Branson, MO, and we wanted/needed your input before moving ahead. It was apparent from the survey...
1955/56/57 Thunderbird Engine Oil Pumps and Flickering Oil Pressure Lamp
First of all, there were two types of oil pumps on the 1955/56/57 Thunderbirds. The 1955 models and most 1956 models had the gear type pump, part number B5A 6600 B, which had cast iron housing and bottom cover, Photo # 1. Late in 1956, it was replaced with part...
Update on original type reproduced Power Punch Batteries
Antique Auto Battery" is still in business at its original location under new ownership and name Jim’s Batteries. The phone numbers originally used to contact "Antique Auto Battery" now reaches Jim’s Batteries, 800-426-7580 or 330-480-0755.A company in Petersburg,...
Bylaw Voting Results
Below are results of the recent elections. First of all are the detailed results of the Wyoming Proposal which was voted on by the members (election closed October 15, 2020). The Wyoming Proposal: “I affirm the Board of Directors resolution to operate the CTCI...
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