OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!

scumdog · Post by **scumdog** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 4:28 am

(OK, trying to post a bigger picture so fingers crossed guys!!)

We were in the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka in the South Island when we decided a beer was needed, the store is right beside an iconic old bar so we stopped and had us a brew.

TsNStangs · Post by **TsNStangs** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:23 pm

Very cool!
Definitely have a soft spot for the Town-tops!

Art Kastl · Post by **Art Kastl** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:34 am

Very, very impressive!!!... There are some mighty fine "rides" on this forum... Some excellent photography to show off pride of ownership too!!!

TsNStangs · Post by **TsNStangs** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:43 pm

And I know there's got to be more FlairBirds out there!
C'mon guys, the '61-'63 forum's got three pages of cars; we're not going to let them show us up, are we???

john6t6 · Post by **john6t6** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:47 pm

I will try to get a picture of mine in storage this week. It won't be great but it will be a picture. Great idea to post these, it's fun to see others cars.

TsNStangs · Post by **TsNStangs** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:56 pm

Definitely - and the more the merrier!

66THTC · Post by **66THTC** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:48 pm

(First post)

Here's "Clarice" (respectfully named after the 3rd owner, from whom I bought her), a '66 Town Hardtop Coupe:

Shipped her in from Portland, Oregon a few years back. Basically original (lower body was repainted prior), never seen a salty midwest winter (pretty unusual for around these parts).

She needs brakes now. Anyone got a recommendation for that kind of work in the Twin Cities?

Dave

john6t6 · Post by **john6t6** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:12 pm

Here are some photos of my 1966 Hardtop. Mostly an original survivor. I have accumulated a lot of extra parts such as the driver's side mirror which is incorrect on the pictures as well as interior/exterior trim including the elusive fender skirt trim which is also not on the car yet. Needs a resto but someday!

Didn't have the keys to get a better interior shot

Original matching #'s motor

TsNStangs · Post by **TsNStangs** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:05 pm

Welcome aboard Dave, and thanks for posting "Clarice"- she's a beauty!

60fore · Post by **60fore** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:07 pm

Nice car John, that Sauterne Gold must be a rare color, I don't think I've seen another one like it.
Where in Edm. are you located? Maybe we can meet for cruising sometime.

john6t6 · Post by **john6t6** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:09 pm

Thanks 60fore. I'm located deep in the west end in Parkland which is just south of Lewis Estates. It would be great to do some cruisin' if the weather would actually start to cooperate. I don't know how rare the color is but it is different more green than gold as the name implies, one of those cool 60's colors.

tbirdjim · Post by **tbirdjim** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:23 pm

pics;

66THTC · Post by **66THTC** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:59 am

TsNStangs wrote:Welcome aboard Dave, and thanks for posting "Clarice"- she's a beauty!

Thanks, Daniel.

Whoever did the turquoise repaint for the prior owner wasn't quite up to "Concours" caliber. But, even at age 43, "Clarice" still turns heads

.

Dave

TsNStangs · Post by **TsNStangs** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:18 pm

Ahhh - some awesome new additions. Very cool!
I really enjoy getting to see other cars for their different colours, options, add-ons, etc. It's amazing how different these cars can look within the same bodystyle, or even year model.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:02 am

Hi Guys

Introduction here http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.org/p ... php?t=3136

Pics of my '64

Vintage Thunderbird Club International

OK Flair-Birders, time to show off!

At Cardrona for a beer