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Go Aweigh2452
07-27-2005, 07:33 AM
Good Morning to all, If anyone would like to see lots of thunderbirds (1955-1957) on display Friday (show day) starting at 9 and running all day, come down to the Red Lion Inn in Olympia. I am showing my latest restoration (1956 peacock blue w/****e top). Should be over 100 cars.

http://redlion.wchc.com/HotelLocator/HotelMap.aspx

wish us luck... be back Monday...

Mike, we need to figure out when to meet on Tuesday? early is better... let me know
SomeSailor
07-27-2005, 08:35 AM
My daughter just sold a house in Edmonds and they had a GEORGEOUS canary yellow one sitting in their garage. It was a 1955. Sure was pretty. I don't think he shows it though, at least not anymore.

Guy must've been 80 and the car hadn't been started in years. :(

Doug; Called the house. Lea said you would be in a meeting. Gimme a call when you get home and we can figure out time, place, etc.
Go Aweigh2452
07-27-2005, 11:15 AM
Can you get the info from your daughter so I can ask about the car?
3788sam
07-29-2005, 01:19 PM
Doug I have a client who just bought a 66 t-bird and is looking to join a Club. Any groups in the Snohimish area?
Go Aweigh2452
07-31-2005, 07:24 PM
I'm baaaccckkkk....

I'm tired but happy... My three year old restored 56 Peacock Blue tbird took first place in my division which was touring class/hoods up... Had about 100 competitors... and beat them all. great time and lots of great memories... Will post pictures soon..

Ken, He will want to look on line (google) for the "Vintage thunderbird club". That is the national club and there is a huge chapter on your side of the sound. Another big one in Vancouver, BC too.
heymagic
07-31-2005, 07:27 PM
Congrats Doug, that's a big accomplishment. Old car people are really fussy, 1st place is a major attaboy!!
Go Aweigh2452
07-31-2005, 07:31 PM
thanks Gene, BTW, you got mail...
Go Aweigh2452
07-31-2005, 08:01 PM
Mike, I would still like to find out if I could talk to the guy with the "yellow" tbird... I am sure he knows the value of his car... That is not the concern I still am interested in talking to him about it... If your daughter could ask if it would be OK... I'd appreciate it. One of the things I want is the data plate info. Of the 45,000 cars produced in 55-57, only ~7,000 data plate info is registered... SO, I may not be interested in buying... Lea would KILL me... I do want to get some info on the bird... thanks

PS I'll call you tomorrow about when to pick you up on Tuesday for the Neah Bay trip...
Go Aweigh2452
07-31-2005, 08:38 PM
a few pictures of CrackerJack (my 56 tbird) and the award...

http://www.curtisnjrotc.com/crackerjack.htm

the car really is Peacock Blue and not Green as it looks in these photos...
dumluck53
07-31-2005, 08:51 PM
Pretty darn impressive, Doug. 1st place, wow! Congratulations.
3788sam
08-01-2005, 08:43 AM
Congrats Doug! I know the work involved to get a 1st place and you should be proud and have a smile from ear to ear :lol:

Thanks again for the Club info I'll pass it along!