Thunderbird Club

[RedVee]

LOL - keep in mind he also thought Yoko would be a great vocal addition to the band. Nope, not even a contender in the birth of Heavy Metal.

All my searching uncovered Iron Butterfly singing In A Gadda Divida in April of 1967 (possibly even earlier than that) with record releases in early 1968, very close to Black Sabbath launching their Metal tunes on their second album in 1968 also. It kinda comes down to wether or not you consider Gadda hard enough to be Metal (IMHO In 1968 it was viewed as a clear departure from just about anything else that was being played). At that same time in musical history, the Beatles had just released "All You Need is Love" (not exactly Heavy Metal, Metal or even a Hard Rock). I think the first ones to cross the line were IB followed very closely by BS and then by LZ and DP.

But any way you look at it, 1968 was a great year for music and a great year for muscle cars!

Yes

1968 Monaro GTS 327

 

[TBird1958]

Hey again Bird People! So, quite a few pages back I mentioned my foray into 'Birds by grabbing the cheapest Epi I could find, and it was suggested that I might want to take a look at a Pro or Vintage Pro. I went ahead and scored a cheap Pro (the passive one with Gibson pups), and wow! I can't wait to take this one to practice.

I drove by the practice space earlier today to give it a test run through my rig, and the difference was huge. So much more body to every note, and it came with a case! It's tempting me to rethink my current lineup of basses

Thanks again for your advice! I still have a 2017 EB bass on the way (I got one, but the bridge pup was kaput), and I can't imagine keeping it over the TB. It might be a bit more versatile, but that's not really what I'm looking for anyway. Plus, I just feel cooler with the 'Bird, so now more people than my wife will think the same. That's what really matters

And Black Sabbath was the first metal band

I always enjoy reading a post such as yours, rock that Thunderbird!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Yes
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1968 Monaro GTS 327

Love it! Yours? Chevy 327? Tell us more..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

LOL - keep in mind he also thought Yoko would be a great vocal addition to the band. Nope, not even a contender in the birth of Heavy Metal.

All my searching uncovered Iron Butterfly singing In A Gadda Divida in April of 1967 (possibly even earlier than that) with record releases in early 1968, very close to Black Sabbath launching their Metal tunes on their second album in 1968 also. It kinda comes down to wether or not you consider Gadda hard enough to be Metal (IMHO In 1968 it was viewed as a clear departure from just about anything else that was being played). At that same time in musical history, the Beatles had just released "All You Need is Love" (not exactly Heavy Metal, Metal or even Hard Rock). I think the first ones to cross the line were IB followed very closely by BS and then by LZ and DP.

But any way you look at it, 1968 was a great year for music and a great year for muscle cars!

Amen to that..

 

[TBird1958]

Not slighting the Aussies, but we Amis really put together some great cars in the '60s and '70s.



My Bestie is restoring his second 1966 GTO, what we used to do with metal..........

 

[Engle]

Not slighting the Aussies, but we Amis really put together some great cars in the '60s and '70s.



My Bestie is restoring his second 1966 GTO, what we used to do with metal..........

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Nice! It’s funny to think that was considered a little car when it came out:
Little GTO
You're really lookin' fine
Three deuces and a four-speed
And a three-eighty-nine
Listen to her tachin' up now
Listen to her whine
C'mon and turn it on, wind it up, blow it out, GTO
Yeah, yeah, little GTO

 

[Gaolee]

I'm a bit mixed. You mean I have to *wait* for the Gibby 'Birds to find me? I want them NOW! I can only assume that additional 'Birds make me exponentially cooler.

Yes, they will. But, once you have been chosen, you will find that you have to have more than one. Then they multiply in the band room and you have a flock. It has happened to many of us.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

another happy Marshall...

 

[JJR58]

I'm a bit mixed. You mean I have to *wait* for the Gibby 'Birds to find me? I want them NOW! I can only assume that additional 'Birds make me exponentially cooler.

Our true loves always find us.

Let it seek you. And you shall be found.

 

[RedVee]

Love it! Yours? Chevy 327? Tell us more..

No, not mine. It was the first Monaro and had a top option of the 327 and 4 speed, for Bathurst. It duly won the Bathurst 500. The Falcon GT of the day went from the first model 289 (won Bathurst) to the 302 in response. By 1969 they were packing the 350 w’ Muncie in the Monaro (1st & 3rd at Bathurst) and I think 69 or 70 was the first year of the 351 Falcon GT.

The Falc went on to GTHO Phase 1, 2 and then 3. The 3 reputed to be the fastest 4 door in the world.

The Phase 4 abandoned due to political outcry. As was the, Vauxhall Viva based, 308 V8 Torana and V8 Valiant Charger.

I like the Monaros

Oh, I could go on.

Not slighting the Aussies, but we Amis really put together some great cars in the '60s and '70s.



My Bestie is restoring his second 1966 GTO, what we used to do with metal..........

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very nice

 

[Band Mom]

Quick question regarding strap locks. This used 'Bird has the kind where you need to bore a hole into the body so that the "button" portion is recessed into the wood. Any idea what brand that is? I'm really only familiar with Schaller.

 

[Band Mom]

Oh, and I'm asking because of course the locking part of the mechanism is missing, and this was purchased used from GC, so I can't ask the "seller".

 

[RedVee]

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We had some low volume AMC assembly in Australia through the 60s and most of the 70s. They used the Rambler name - Rebel’s and Matador sedans are what come to mind. Then one small batch (not sure if assembled here) of an odd looking coupe... Matador X I think. Big round headlights and funny looking window line on profile view. Local reports said it was nice to drive.

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

Quick question regarding strap locks. This used 'Bird has the kind where you need to bore a hole into the body so that the "button" portion is recessed into the wood. Any idea what brand that is? I'm really only familiar with Schaller.

just replace them..

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

No, not mine. It was the first Monaro and had a top option of the 327 and 4 speed, for Bathurst. It duly won the Bathurst 500. The Falcon GT of the day went from the first model 289 (won Bathurst) to the 302 in response. By 1969 they were packing the 350 w’ Muncie in the Monaro (1st & 3rd at Bathurst) and I think 69 or 70 was the first year of the 351 Falcon GT.

The Falc went on to GTHO Phase 1, 2 and then 3. The 3 reputed to be the fastest 4 door in the world.

The Phase 4 abandoned due to political outcry. As was the, Vauxhall Viva based, 308 V8 Torana and V8 Valiant Charger.

I like the Monaros

Oh, I could go on.



very nice

wish you would....really dig cars built outside the US that used ohv V8s...very interesting designs and rare since fuel prices (outside US) usually limited their production numbers...

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

We had some low volume AMC assembly in Australia through the 60s and most of the 70s. They used the Rambler name - Rebel’s and Matador sedans are what come to mind. Then one small batch (not sure if assembled here) of an odd looking coupe... Matador X I think. Big round headlights and funny looking window line on profile view. Local reports said it was nice to drive.

Yes, the AMX was actually manufactured in Port Melbourne as well and went under the name Rambler AMX in 69. I believe the biggest available engine option was the 343 with the 3 speed automatic transmission.

 

[Bill Kron]

Like this?

Dunlop.

 

[RedVee]

Yes, the AMX was actually manufactured in Port Melbourne as well and went under the name Rambler AMX in 69. I believe the biggest available engine option was the 343 with the 3 speed automatic transmission.

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This is like the one’s I remember.

 

[GBassNorth]

Quick question regarding strap locks. This used 'Bird has the kind where you need to bore a hole into the body so that the "button" portion is recessed into the wood. Any idea what brand that is? I'm really only familiar with Schaller.

Oh, and I'm asking because of course the locking part of the mechanism is missing, and this was purchased used from GC, so I can't ask the "seller".

Like this?View attachment 3189510 Dunlop.

Actually if the part of the strap lock that's installed on the bass sits flush with the body then it's most likely this model of Dunlop strap lock...
https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-SLS1401N-Straplok-Retainer-System/dp/B000EEHFJG

 

[GBassNorth]

This is like the one’s I remember.

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"It's a Matador!" At least that what we called them back here in the states.