CLUB PICNIC REDUX SATURDAY SEPT 14 CAPITOL CITY FORD BRING THE GOODIES!
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Volume 28 Number 6
AUGUST 2019
V I N TA G E T H U N D E R B I R D C L U B O F I N D I A N A
Inside this issue:
CLUB PICNIC REDUX PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 2
SATURDAY SEPT 14 TOUR COLUMBUS
CLUB CALANDER
3&4
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CAPITOL CITY FORD SHOWS & CRUISE-IN’S 6
BRING THE GOODIES! LICENSE PLATE HISTORY
INDIANA LICENSE PLATES
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CLUB INFO 9
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It’s Hot and You Need a Pool
How hot is it? It’s been so hot that for the first time
in the memory of our long-term members, the club
decided to reschedule an event due to the heat. With
heat warnings and a heat index in excess of 110°, the
officers thought that it would be wise not to brave the
elements that day. I hope that no one was inconven-
ienced by the late notice, and I would like to thank
Mike for sending out an email to the membership and
Jeff for posting the cancellation on the club website
and Facebook page. It is never an easy decision to
cancel an event, and even more difficult to do so at
such a late date, but I believe that we made the right decision. Please save those
white elephant gifts and some dollar bills for the re-scheduled event on Septem-
“Presidents Message”
ber 14. Please note that the date is the 2nd Saturday in September, not our usual
3rd Saturday, as this is the only Saturday that Bob Thomas had available. I’m
August , 2019
looking forward to another peek at the collection and to see the progress of the
restorations that were underway last year.
Our August event will be a tour of the distinctive architecture of beautiful Co-
lumbus, IN, hosted by the Redman's. We will meet at 11:00 in the parking lot of
the Visitor’s Center which is located at the intersection of 5th Street and Frank-
lin Street, near the public library. Once all have arrived, we will take a walking
tour of the significant buildings in the downtown area. After the tour, we will
meet at about noon for lunch at Zaharako’s, the famous ice cream shop. For
those who are interested, a bus tour departs the Visitor’s Center at 2:00 and
tours the city until 4:00. The cost is $25, and reservations can be made online or
by calling the Visitor’s Center at 812-378-2622. This should be a great event,
and John Redman has assured me that the weather is always sunny and mild in
Columbus! I hope you are all able to make it, and I look forward to seeing you
all!
I hope you are all enjoying a summer of fun and relaxation, filled with evening
By Dan Clark
drives in a classic Thunderbird with the windows rolled down, enjoying the
sounds of the cicadas and tree frogs on your way to get a few scoops of ice
cream in your favorite flavor(s). Ask for a few extra napkins, because the drip
factor is high.
Thanks for reading,
Dan
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Tour of Downtown Columbus
And Lunch at Zaharako’s
This month we head south to
Columbus Indiana and tour and
lunch hosted by John and Ann
Redman. We will meet in the
Parking lot of the downtown Li-
brary at 11 a.m. (see maps on
following page).
The land which is now Colum-
bus was bought by General John
Tipton and Luke Bonesteel in 1820. General Tipton built a log cabin
August Outing
on Mt. Tipton, a small hill overlooking White River, and the surround-
ing flat, heavily forested, and swampy valley. The town was known as
Tiptonia, named in honor of General Tipton. The town’s name was
changed to Columbus on March 20, 1821. Bartholomew County was
named in 1821 for General Joseph
Bartholomew, who fought in the
Battle of Tippecanoe.
Columbus is ranked sixth in the
nation for architectural innovation
and design by the American Insti-
tute of Architects, right behind Chi-
cago, New York, San Francisco,
Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Columbus has hundreds of acres
in a city park system ranked number one in the country by the Na-
tional Recreation and Park Association for cities the size of Colum-
bus. Most of the downtown is listed with the National Register of His-
toric Places. In a highly unusual move, the even more exclu-
sive National Historic Landmarks Program honored the city by ac-
cepting six locations simultaneously. Columbus is also home to NAS-
CAR racing champion Tony Stewart and Chuck Taylor, among others.
If you would like to caravan down, we will meet in the Steak-N-
Shake parking lot on Southport Rd. just East of I-65 on the south side
of Indy. Please be there by 9:45 as that is when we will leave. This
will be a great time to get the ‘Bird out for a nice run. If you don’t feel
like driving yourself, there will be plenty of extra seats so don’t let this
stop you from joining us!
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JULY 20 ………. Annual club picnic. It’s a pitch-in affair. The
Club provides the meats and drinks. We will be
Back at Bob Thomas’ collection by Capitol City
Ford on East Washington St. in Indy.
AUG 17 ………. Visit to Columbus. Hosted by the Redman's,
A tour of downtown and a stop at the famous
Zaharako’s ice cream parlor and restaurant.
Club Calendar 2019
Meet at Steak-N-Shake @ I-65 & Southport Rd.
At 9:45. Be at Columbus at 11 a.m.
SEPT 14 ...…… Annual club picnic redux. It’s a pitch-in affair.
The Club provides the meats and drinks. We will
be back at Bob Thomas’ collection by Capitol City
Ford on East Washington St. in Indy. All starts at
11 a.m. Bring the ‘BIRD!
OCT 5 ……….. Newport Hill Climb Festival. It’s a full day of
Car show, swap meet and hill climb. A great
Way to end the season! Details to follow.
OCT 4 - 6 …….. 36th THUNDERBIRD RONDEZVOUS at
Normal, IL. Hosted by Land Of Lincoln Thunder-
Bird Club. See registration form in July edition or
go to our website.
NOV 9 ………. Year-end Luncheon at MCL Carmel.
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CRUISE-IN’S
Monticello - Every Tuesday nite on the square. 5-9 p.m.
Avon - At Frostbite Custard S. of 36 on 267- Every Thursday 5 - 9 p.m. - Apr. to Sept.
Frankfort - 1st & 3rd Thursday - Around Courthouse - 5 to 8 p.m. - May thru Sept.
Friday Nights:
Greenfield - 2nd Friday nite, April - Oct. Jim Dandy restaurant Hwy 9 & McKenzie
Danville, 1st Friday, May - Oct., on the square, 5 to 9 p.m.
Mooresville - Kroger Parking Lot, April - Sept 6-?pm
Lawrence - Pendleton Pike & Oaklandon Rd. in Family Leisure lot. Apr. thru Oct.
CAR’S-N-COFFEE
IMS Museum - 2nd Saturday each month (except May) 9 to noon
Gateway Classic Cars - Last Saturday of the month - 9 to noon
Saturday Nights:
Downtown Noblesville Courthouse Square 5-9pm May thru Oct
Bedford K-Mart 5 to 10 p.m. all summer
Bloomington– Marsh West lot. 6 - 9:30 p.m.
CAR SHOWS
Cruise-in’s & Shows
(for a complete list, visit www.oldcarsonly.com)
August 18, 2019 - ( Indianapolis IN ) Indiana State Fair, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN
46205, Registration 8:00-9:30 a.m. Awards at 4:00 p.m. Strictly limited to 100 vehicles. $15.00
per car. 2 free State Fair tickets with entry. This Show Always Sells Out So Don’t Delay Contact:
Steve Styer (317) 270-2843 or Dave Jones (317) 850-4261.
August 18. 2019 - ( Brownsburg, IN, 46112 ) American Legion Post 331 SAL, 636 E. Main
St. Sixth Annual Car/Truck/Bike Show. Registration 8:00 AM till Noon, fee is $25.00, awards at
3:00 PM. Trophies awarded for Top 25 plus Best Hot Rod and Best of Show. Lunch will be avail-
able. Rain Date - August 25, 2019 Questions, please contact Steve Stewart 317-442-2222..
August 24, 2019 - ( Avon IN. 46123 ) American Legion Family Car Show 4812 E. Main St. Avon
Indiana 46123. Hosted by Avon American Legion and SML (Street Machines Limited) Car Club.
Open to all Cars Trucks Motorcycles Participant Judging. RAIN or SHINE. Show time 8am -
4pm. Registration ‘till noon.
August 24, 2019 - ( Indianapolis, IN 46224 ) - Ben Davis Lions Club Shine and Show Car Show
at the Wayne Township Fire Department Fire Safety Day. Event held in the Sam's Club parking
lot (Rockville Road and I-465). $15 per entry, sign in from 8am to 9am, anything on
wheels! Awards presentation at 12 noon. To register contact Tim McDonough at 317-442-1131
or e-mail t.mcdonough@sbcglobal.net.
September 1, 2019 - ( Greenwood, IN ) The Suds 39th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. The
show will be held at the Suds located at 350 Market Plaza, Greenwood, IN 46142. Registration
will be from 10:00 am to Noon. Registration fee is $15.00 per vehicle.
September 7, 2019 - ( Speedway IN ) speedway moose lodge 500 1st annual car,bike and rat
rod show, 4917 W. vermont St. indpls, ind. 46224. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer's and dementia
foundation. Registration is 9am to 11am judging from 11:30 to 1:30pm.
September 7, 2019 - ( Bedford, IN. 47421) Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services 18th an-
nual Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor Show. Show is held at Bedford Ford south of the river at
100500 state road 37 Bedford, In. Registration 9:00 am to noon. Fee is $15.00. Awards at 3:30.
September 8, 2019- ( Zionsville, IN 46077 ) Lions Club Fall Festival Car Show. Located in Lions
Park at the Corner of Elm Street and Sycamore Street (Formerly SR 334) in Downtown Zionsville.
18th American Dream Car Show Stock/modified, cars , trucks, vintage. Registration for the show
is from 9 am until 11:30 am registration $15.00 before August 31st $20.00 after.
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CLUB OFFICERS
President: Membership Chair:
Dan Clark (Mail dues to this address)
5646 N. Broadway St. Elaine Anderson
Indianapolis, In. 46220 701 N. Country Club Rd.
(317) 362-8411 Peru, In. 46970
E-mail: dclark59@att.net (765) 469-3917 (cell)
E-Mail: eanderson6565@msn.com
Vice-President:
Jim Maple Directors:
2423 S. Fishers Rd. Mike Sercer (Newsletter Editor)
Indianapolis, In. 46239 8575 N. CR 650 E.
(317) 356-6672 Brownsburg, IN. 46112
E-mail: jmjar@att.net (317) 852-7669
E-mail: serc1mp@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer:
Jeff Alden
Webmaster:
3353 Sunset Dr. S.
Greenfield, IN 46140 Jeff Alden
317) 326-4088 E-Mail: indianajef@aol.com
E-Mail: indianajef@aol.com
Club Website:
Club Information
Secretary: www.vtcin.com
Andrew Toth
16697 Blackbird Ct.
Noblesville, In. 46060
(317) 460-0714
E-mail: ajtcsx@aol.com
VTCI NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Bob Young
3022 Old Portland Rd.
Adel, Iowa
bobyoungadel@gmail.com
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