2012 Of icers Vice President’s Note Inside this issue:
Gail Wilfing—President Let’s start with many thanks to deserving folks. First, Early Birds of Hoosierland thanks to Dottie Pierce for the lovely article in the (574) 232-6521 CTCI Region 2, Chapter 45 new issue of Early Bird. Dottie summarized our activ- Volume 3, Issue 9 [email protected] ities this year and included great color pictures, espe- October 2012 cially of our 40th anniversary party in May. Well http://clubs.hemmings.com/ Diane Kopscick-Vice President done, Dottie! earlybirdshoosierland/
(740) 427-2637 Next, thanks to Jan and Joe Baker for organizing a Gold Medallion Award Winner [email protected] fun September meeting at their lovely spot in Vevay. 2011-Gold Award Winner 2012
We started with a “Cruse In” on Friday evening, Ken Shaw-Treasurer which the King’s and the Lucas’s won trophy’s. Then http://www.ctci.org Saturday “On the River” car show at the Riverfront (812) 294-4898 Park. The Early Birds of Hoosierland won a plaque [email protected] for having more cars in attendance than any other Club Officers 1 car club. Trophies were awarded to the top 100 vehi- & Vice President’s Note cles, and members Bill Bishop, Larry House, Kath- Duane Johnson-Adv. Council Rep. Photos from Vevay Trip leen House, Duane Johnson, Joel McShane, Clyde (765) 628-7668 & T-Bird Tip 2-7 Burghardt, Don Lucas, and Jenny Frisbee were [email protected] among the winners. Congratulations! Club News & Classifieds 8-9 And October & November Later we drove to the Bakers’ site and gathered on Ron Marchand-Two-Year Director Meeting Info the deck of their neighbor, the Ridge Winery Tasting Calendar of Events 10 (574) 967-3640 Room. Fifty members, including eight from Ohio Val- [email protected] ley Early Birds, enjoyed the view of the Ohio River, Henryville, Indiana Rebuilds some Ridge wine, and steaks prepared by tasting Joel & Sandy McShane 11 Dottie Pierce-Secretary room hosts Traci and Greg. It’s been a treat over the years to see the tasting room evolve into the beauti- (317) 849-6868 ful space it is now. Our usual 50/50 draw, operated [email protected] so ably by Donnie Lucas and Greg Wilfing, brought in $107 which was split between the club and lucky win- Bev Lucas-Newsletter Editor ner, Kathleen House. Many members stayed over- (317) 748-7599 night and had breakfast together on Sunday before driving home. [email protected] Looking to October 6th & 7th, our president Gail Wilfing, is organizing an overnight event at Auburn. Please let Gail know as soon as possible if you are November Meeting attending. November brings our Thanksgiving lunch- eon at the Bakers’ home in Daleville, more details in Daleville, Indiana
the Newsletter. Please let Jan know what dish you Thanksgiving would like to bring as well. They will be ordering up at the Baker’s the terrific weather we’ve enjoyed in the past. October Weekend Meeting Saturday, Finally, we’ll have Christmas lunch again at Hillcrest November 10th Auburn, Indiana Auburn Cord Museum Country Club in Indianapolis. Ed Pierce has already Arrive at Noon—Eat as donated four bottles of whisky as a special door Optional Overnight Trip— soon as possible! prize. Be thinking about what you might donate. Our Saturday & Sunday charity of choice this year will be food banks in differ- RSVP: Joe & Jan Baker at October 6th & 7th ent parts of Indiana. I hope you are able to drive (765) 759‐2289 or email RSVP: Greg & Gail Wil ing your T-bird through some of the pretty fall scenery [email protected] (574) 232‐6521 or email let her know what dish you that’s on its way. would like to bring! [email protected] Diane Kopscick Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 2
Photos from September Meeting—Vevay, Indiana
Don & Bev Lucas Larry & Kathleen House
Kent & Kathy King
Joe & Jan Baker
Darrell & Karen Ginn
Jenny Frisbee— Clyde Burghardt Lady’s Choice Award Page 3 Hoosier Bird News
Photos from September Meeting—Vevay, Indiana
Down at the Sunset Grill
Ohio River
Ridge Winery Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 4
Photos from September Meeting—Vevay, Indiana
Cruise In Page 5 Hoosier Bird News
Photos from September Meeting—Vevay, Indiana Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 6
Photos from September Meeting—Vevay, Indiana Page 7 Hoosier Bird News
Photos from September Meeting—Vevay, Indiana
T- B i r d T i p — Foamy Power Steering Fluid - Bleeding out the Air
The foaming problem is caused by air in the lines. Getting the foam out of there is rather easy if you know how. Just keep in mind that the reservoir level will go down as the engine runs, then come back up when the engine stops. With "good" fluid it will do this a little; with "foamy" fluid the level will move a lot, and high tide may overflow, worsening the situation.
The trick is to not let the level ever get so low as to allow air into the lines. To fix it, start by filling the level. If it's down very far, suggest filling it above that one-inch suggested fill level. Start the car, then check the level again. It will have dropped, but unless it's in danger of allowing air into the pump, it's okay. Next turn the steering wheel one direction, then check the level again and fill if necessary. Then turn the wheel the other way and check/fill again. Straighten the wheels and turn on the wipers. Check level again. You may have to do this a number of times to get all the air out. On models with a filter inside the reservoir you can run the engine with the cover off and observe the fluid as you cycle the steering slowly. Keep the wipers on during all of this to keep fluid circulating through that system flushing out any air. Allow the motor to run about 5-10 minutes if it hasn't done so already, then shut it off. Observe the level, and add fluid if it happens to be below an inch from the top. Reinstall the lid, you're done. That is unless you suspect a leak, in which case you should have fixed it before going to all this trouble. Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 8
OCTOBER MEETING—AUBURN, INDIANA Page 9 Hoosier Bird News
NOVEMBER MEETING—DALEVILLE, INDIANA
Saturday, November 10, 2012 —Thanksgiving at the Baker’s—located at 14301 W. CR 300 S. Daleville, IN 47334. Arrive at Noon—Eat as soon as possible! The cost is $10.00/person. RSVP Joe & Jan Baker at (765) 759‐ 2289 or email [email protected]. Please let Jan know what dish you would like to bring too! CLASSIFIEDS! For Sale: 1956 Fairlane Victoria, green and white exte- rior, 51,000 miles, 4 door, hard top, new October Birthdays wire wheels, new tires and new paint. $18,000. Contact: Delmas Stapleton (765) 675-4998 7 Bev Lucas 8 Sam Waltz IN MEMORY OF…….. 15 Ken Shaw Former EBOH member Jim Edison 16 Marilyn Mann passed away on Saturday, September 17 Roy Green 22, 2012. He had a heart attack while attending a car show. Jim, of New Pal- 19 Dave Columbe estine, Indiana, was well known in the 19 Diane Kopscick Early Ford V8 Club, and just recently restored a beautiful 1941 Lincoln. Jim's 25 John Royer wife previously owned a 1957 Thun- 25 Leatrice Royer derbird. Jim's brother, Jack (1955 25 Leo Mann Thunderbird) was also a member of EBOH until he retired to Florida a few 26 Sandy Freed years ago. Jim was an orchestra leader and played at many venues in Indiana; 28 Lynn Caylor including the Ice Capades (his band was playing at the Coliseum the night of the Halloween explosion 20 + years ago).
October Anniversaries Notes from the Editor To View All Upcoming Car Shows & 5 Jeff & Traci Hagg Please update your Directory for Events Around Indiana check this web- a new email address for the site: OldRide.com 10 Greg & Linda Pierce Baker’s: 12 Max & Fraun Califar [email protected].
19 Bruno & Kim Uryga Please update your directory for 23 Bill & Nita Windmiller a new address for Stan Cuppy: 23 Larry & Kathleen House [email protected].
24 David & Patty Mickel Please update your directory for 27 Kent & Kathy King the correct spelling: Audrey 29 Marvin & Elaine Davis Burghardt.
To order EBOH gear, sweatshirts, jackets, t-shirts, sweaters, golf shirts, hats, patches, etc. Contact Laurie @ T&T Sales & Promotions - 15320 Herriman Blvd., Noblesville, IN 46060-4207 Phone (317) 774-7106 or [email protected] or www.tntsalespromo.com Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 10
EBOH Calendar of Events 2012 January—Saturday, January 21, 2012 - @ 12:00pm—EBOH Planning Meeting — MCL Res- taurant & Bakery located at 5520 Castle Corner Lane, Indianapolis.
February—No Meeting
March Meeting — Drive & Dine—Saturday, March 24th @ 11:30 Tour the Athenaeum followed by lunch at The Rathskeller, Indianapolis, IN—RSVP Bev Lucas (317) 748-7599 or email [email protected] by March 17th.
April Meeting — Drive & Dine—Saturday, April 21st—11:30 AM—Guided tour of the Scottish Rite Cathedral followed by lunch at the Elbow Room—Indianapolis, Indiana. RSVP Bev Lu- cas (317) 748-7599 or email [email protected] by April 15th.
May Meeting —Sunday, May 20th—EBOH 40th Anniversary— Brown County State Park– Nashville, Indiana –10:00AM Caravan from south side of Indy—Meet at the Abe Martin Lodge at 12:00 Noon— Buffet at 12:30—$10-$11per person. Followed by fun & games. RSVP: Ken & Martha Shaw (812) 294-4898 or email [email protected] ASAP.
June Meeting—Sunday, June 24th—Wallace, Indiana Trip — Meet in Lebanon, IN at 10:00 AM at McDonald’s at Exit 140 at I-65 & 32. Caravan to Wallace, Indiana and tour the Model T Museum owned by Mick & Thelma Ellingwood and tour additional warehouse parts buildings owned by Kevin Cork. We will cross the main drag and have lunch at the Highway 341 Country Café owned by Tony & Linda Shuman at 12:00 Noon. After lunch we will motor back to Lebanon for a refreshments at the Caylor’s. RSVP Bill Bishop & Bobby Carroll (765) 453-2358.
July Meeting—Saturday, July 14th—8:30 AM—Tour Carmel Farmers Mar- ket– 10:00 AM Tour Palladium located at One Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032 and at 11:00-11:30 AM walk up Monon Trail for lunch at Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream located at 210 W. Main Street—Carmel, Indiana, 1:00 PM possible view the Museum of Miniature Houses. RSVP: John & Judy Gersting (317) 253-6965
August Meeting —”Birds on Beale”—Memphis, Tennessee—CTCI Convention August 21-25th, 2012.
September Meeting—Saturday & Sunday—14th-15th & 16th— Overnight —Vevay, Indiana—Friday night Cruise-In and Saturday Car Show. RSVP Joe & Jan Baker (765) 759-2289 or email Jan.Baker2011@gmailcom.
October Meeting — Auburn, Indiana - Auburn Museum Overnight Trip—Saturday & Sunday— October 6th & 7th RSVP: Greg & Gail Wilfing (574) 232-6521 or email [email protected].
November Meeting—Saturday, November 10th —Thanksgiving at the Baker’s— Arrive at Noon—Eat as soon as possible! RSVP Joe & Jan Baker RSVP Joe & Jan Baker (765) 759-2289 or email [email protected].
December Meeting—Saturday, December 1st —EBOH Christmas Party— Hillcrest Country Club—RSVP Diane & George Kopscick (740) 427-2637 or email [email protected]. (Further clarification of meetings, schedule of times, and any further information will be in each Newsletter and on email and discussed at monthly meetings). Volume 3, Issue 9 Page 11
Henryville, Indiana Rebuilds!
As Henryville pieces their lives back together, our club members Ken & Martha Shaw and Joel & Sandy McShane, and families affected by the tornadoes destruction, can see their lives trying to return to normal. Here are just a couple of the many before and after tornado pictures taken by the McShane’s. “Our favorite is the bus through the restaurant. It used be called Budroe's Family Restaurant, it is now called Budroe's Bus Stop!!” “The school was completed in time for classes to start last week.” “Thanks again to EBOH for raising so much money for the victim’s and their families of Henryville.” Joel & Sandy McShane
Very Nice!
The previous Budroe’s Family Restaurant How Awful…..
HOLY COW! The new Budroe’s Bus Stop Bev Lucas 10632 E. 79th Street Indianapolis, IN 46236
Early Birds of Hoosierland
oosier Bird News is published monthly and is the official publica- H tion of the Early Birds of Hoosier- land, a club dedicated to the preservation of the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Thunderbirds. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Classic Thunderbirds.