My Thunderbird's

[gundler]

· Just want to thank TBN for all the great information on the Retro Birds. The information I received from the membership was instrumental in my purchase of my “BORLA EXHAUST”. When I was 10 years old I fell in love with the new 1955 Thunderbird, my dream was catching a big bass and owning a 55 bird.(still looking for the big bass) While stationed at the Pentagon in 1979 I found my dream car in a tobacco barn in Maryland, 1955 Thunderbird, Torch Red, 3 speed, hard top, $7,000 and she was mine. Unfortunately my son occured a serious medical condition and I had to sell “My Baby” to meet my commitments. Now 31 years later, I found my new love in my 2005 Thunderbird, midnight black 50th Anniversary with red accent interior. She had 12,000 miles when I got her off the transport truck, I had her shipped in from Oakland California (I live in South Carolina) Again, thanks for allowing me to be a member of you great web site. Dave Gundler

[FritsB]

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Welcome to TBN Dave. Great post, thanks for the compliment to this great site and it's membership.

[rerdmann17]

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The fun is just beginning with this group.

[eboose7]

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· Just want to thank TBN for all the great information on the Retro Birds. The information I received from the membership was instrumental in my purchase of my “BORLA EXHAUST”. When I was 10 years old I fell in love with the new 1955 Thunderbird, my dream was catching a big bass and owning a 55 bird.(still looking for the big bass) While stationed at the Pentagon in 1979 I found my dream car in a tobacco barn in Maryland, 1955 Thunderbird, Torch Red, 3 speed, hard top, $7,000 and she was mine. Unfortunately my son occured a serious medical condition and I had to sell “My Baby” to meet my commitments. Now 31 years later, I found my new love in my 2005 Thunderbird, midnight black 50th Anniversary with red accent interior. She had 12,000 miles when I got her off the transport truck, I had her shipped in from Oakland California (I live in South Carolina) Again, thanks for allowing me to be a member of you great web site. Dave Gundler

Dave, I could really relate to your story.
I remember the scene so clearly. I was nine years old when I first saw a black 1956 Thunderbird. It was love at first sight. I vowed to one day own a two seat Thunderbird, so I felt betrayed when Ford changed the Thunderbird to four seats in 1958. For years I wanted--no yearned and longed for--a two seat T-Bird. Finally, after a 46 year wait, Ford reintroduced the two seat Thunderbird. I hurried to my local Ford dealer with deposit in hand. After what seemed like an indeterminable wait, I finally realized my childhood dream when I bought my 2002 Torch Red baby.
Welcome to TBN!

[FUN X 3]

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Let the stories begin...er...continue.

Thanks for sharing!

[redbirdsal]

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Welcome to TBN Dave!
Great story!

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[Leroy]

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Excellent taste, welcome aboard. Leroy

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[SugarBabe]

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So glad your dream came true!! It has been a dream come true for quite a few of us!!! Welcome to the nest!!! Enjoy!!!

[Toystoretom]

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I'm new here too Dave and so far they have given me two wedgies and set my shoe on fire, so keep a close eye on them

[15AGAIN]

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Welcome Dave, Hope you have as much enjoyment driving your bird as I have mine!!!

[ThunderBubba]

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I'm new here too Dave and so far they have given me two wedgies and set my shoe on fire, so keep a close eye on them

That's because we like you Tom. You don't want to know what we do to people we don't like.

Oh and welcome to the site Dave.

[Rondor]

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I have belonged to several car clubs and used to or 3 web sites, but this one has the best group I have seen. We are a dying breed who's life was greatly impacted by the automobile and for reasons other than transportation. T bird represents a time when a car was a statement of your personality and style.

[Black Bird]

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I have belonged to several car clubs and used to or 3 web sites, but this one has the best group I have seen. We are a dying breed who's life was greatly impacted by the automobile and for reasons other than transportation. T bird represents a time when a car was a statement of your personality and style.

Now don't be complimenting this group too much, there are a bunch of
Looney Toons that are a little odd, and crazy, here..... AND I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM ONE OF THEM,,,,, Bunny Lou

[wowbird]

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Congrats on your Bird. I have two black ones. One is a 2002 with the red and black interior. I just bought it this past summer. It has 31K on it now. I added wire wheels with the spinners that look so similar to the Kelsey Hayes type from the 50's. Unfortunately I have too many cars and I am going to sell the 03. I too love the forum and have made some great friends here in Dallas. I look forward to your posts and hearing about your adventures.

[merlot4]

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What a great story, Dave, welcome! I've read of barn finds before, but never actually spoken to anyone about them. How in the world did you happen upon your first bird?