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SEPTEMBER 2009 VOLUME 43 No. 09
Inside This IssueEditor’s Corner 2 Wyoming Color Tour 6Chapter News 2 Pikes Peak Picnic Phtos 7Looking Ahead 3 Car Care 8Announce 4 Stude Deals 9Bombastic Boris 5
5
John
Lidberg’s
1966
Studebaker
grayish green
Daytona
2-door
at the
Abbey
Car
Show
EDITOR’S CORNERThe end or summer is near, but , yeah there are still cruises , car
events, and color tours left to attend. I look forward to the change of season
when trees turn from greens to vibrant colors of gold, yellow, orange, red, and burgundy.
And also cooler days and crisp evenings. Hope to see you around this September at one of the
many events that are here for all our member to attend. Marilyn Scott, Editor
Western WheelsWestern Wheels Chapter met in Mitchell, NE on
Saturday, August 8th for the Scotts Bluff County Fair Parade.Cars that were entered in the parade were: Gene Sell's 1954Commander Coupe; Don Steinwart's 1954 Land Cruiser; Butch& Julie Feil's 1950 Champion; Mary Miller's 1960 LarkConvertible; Mary's 1963 Lark Sedan driven by MaurySchuddinck; Stuart Tritt's 1963 Avanti; Dallas Whiting's 1955Commander; and Harry & Bonita Case's 1953 Champion.
After the parade we all went to Frank Park inScottsbluff for a picnic and business meeting. The clubsupplied the fried chicken and members were to bring a salador dessert to round out the meal. We were joined at FrankPark by Kelly & Marie Schulz; Jim & Wanda Mowry; Perry,Jackie & Corrine Meyers and Dallas & Lucille Whiting's kidsand grandkids from Shickley, NE.
The next scheduled event for the Western WheelsChapter is the annual Labor Day Event in Spearfish, SD. Thisshould be a fun event as the Dakotas Chapter is planning onmaking this an orphan car event. On Saturday, August 1st
several of the members in the chapter participated in theannual Tabor Days Parade in Minatare, NE. Perry Meyerswas in charge of getting the chapter signed up for the parade.
Have a good Labor Day and it is hard to believe thatsummer is almost over. Stuart Tritt
Pikes PeakOur potluck picnic in Van Diest Park in Colorado
Springs on Saturday, August 15th was a great success. Theclassic cars that were present included six beautifulStudebakers and one brand X. Twenty three members enjoyeda great picnic lunch on a beautiful Colorado Springs afternoon.The regular meeting was held after lunch. Several items ofimportance were discussed: membership vehicle display signsare available for $30.00 each to include as much information amember may want to tell about his/her car. Informationalsheets will be sent out by the secretary.
The other business was the final plans for Studebaker/Packard Meet At The Junction on September 18th, 19th and20th. Friday the18th is a cruise to Sonic at 5 p.m. followed bycruise to the Koshare Museum to watch the Koshare IndianDancers at 7 p.m. On Saturday the 19th, we will travel to theLa Junta Municipal Airport for the Annual Airport Fun Day. Wehave been informed; they are expecting 40 various airplanes
and events, plus the local car and tractor club will be havingtheir annual car show. The car driving activities of the fun dayhave been set to test driving skills for both the male andfemale contestants. Awards will be presented to theoutstanding participants at the awards banquet that evening.The banquet, awards, and entertainment will be held indowntown La Junta at the new Thyme Square Restaurant.Social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by the banquet. OnSunday morning the 20th, we are asking attendees to drive theshort 20 miles to downtown Las Animas to have a continentalbreakfast in the Donkle’s Studebaker Shop from 9 to 11 a.m.After breakfast there will be a cruise of the Las Animas andBoggsville Historical Site to view the homes of Thomas Boggs,Kit Carson and William Bent. We hope you plan on attendingStudebaker/Packard Meet at the Junction in beautiful andhistoric southeastern Colorado. Rooms are still available at theHoliday Inn Express in La Junta, just mention that you are withthe Studebaker club to receive the special rate. Hope to seeyou at the “Junction.” Secretary, Chuck Donkle
Conestoga
Well, its starting to feel a lot like Fall but several events forConestoga participation remain during Sept. August eventsincluded our casual dinner on the 9th at El Rancho (13 ofenjoyed a great meal!) and 25 of us visited the Clive CusslerCar Collection (talk about eye candy?) followed by a pizza,salad & drink lunch on the 29th. On the 15th our Wash/WaxFund Raiser was somewhat disappointing (too much rain), butCarey Dietz, Frank Nekvasil, Roy Kyle and I had a good timewhile Peggy Dietz proved to be a real trooper while holdingsigns up facing passing traffic! (thanks to all). Several Studesand Dietz’s Packard showed up at the August 1 Golden Cruisewhile several Conestogans were seen at the OCCC SwapMeet on the 22nd. Finally, the annual Glidden Tour had a stopat the Adams Co. Fairgrounds on the 27th where numerousclassics were viewed including a pristine 1912 EMF.
Noteable September events include our casual dinner onthe 9th in Windsor, The Colfax Cruise on the 19th and Meet AtThe Junction show in La Junta (Sept. 18-20). For those of youwho want to enjoy a Fall Color Tour, The Wyoming Chapter issponsoring a cruise between Sept. 18 & 20.Specific details onthese events are included elsewhere in this newsletter. I hopeto see you all at one or more of these fun events!!
Phil Scott
Chapter News
Page 2—September 2009 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK
THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 3—August 2009
LOOKING AHEAD
4-7 Sept—SUNDAY Dakotas Chapter SDC—Labor Day Weekend & Orphan Car Show in Spearfish, SD, Holiday InnInfo: Jim @ 605.390.2238 or e-mail: [email protected]
18-20 Sept—FRI-SUN Wyoming Chapter of the SDC invites you to the third annual Wyoming Fall Colors Tour.(Please see page 8 for the flyer with all details).
18-20 Sept—FRI-SUN PIKES PEAK CHAPTER—Studebakers and Packards—Meet At The Junction in La Junta, CO.Car show and fun day with the La Junta Airport Fun Days.Hosts: Dave Batchelor@ 719.784.6140 and Chuck Donkle @ 719.456.2468.Please see chapter news.
19 Sept—SATURDAY The Colfax Cruise from 2pm—7pm. Hosted by the OCCC to benefit D.A.R.E.FESTIVAL SITE LOCATIONS ARE:NAPA/Super Kmart @ 15200 E. Colfax Ave;East H.S. @ 2300 E. Colfax Ave.;Streamline Hot Rod Parts @ 800 Kalamath St.;Invesco Field @ Mile Hi; Club Auto of Colo. @ 11100 W. 8th Ave.;Pifler’s Sports Tavern @ 11353 W. Colfax Ave.
27 Sept—SATURDAY CONESTOGA CHAPTER—Color Tour has been cancelled.
17 Oct—SATURDAY PIKES PEAK CHAPTER—Woodland Park, CO. Tour Dinosaur Resource Center @ 10am. Lunch @12:30pm and meeting at Circle H Smoke House, 720 Browning Ave. Leaving from the Midland Rail-road Roundhouse, 21st and US 24 in Colo. Springs at 9am.Hosts: Norm and Mary Gieseker @ 719.596.0314
14 Nov—SATURDAY PIKES PEAK CHAPTER—Colorado Springs, CO. Thanksgiving Dinner at Golden Corral, Woodman andPowers @ 12:30p.m.Hosts: Larry & Nona Powell @ 719. 495.0572.
31 May—4 Jun 2010
2011201220132014
46th SDC Int. Meet, Phoenix, AZ. Hosts: Grand Canyon State ChapterHQ Renaissance Hotel Glendale
47th SDC Int. Meet, Springfield, MO. Hosted by Ozark Trails, Dates to be determined48th SDC Int. Meet, South Bend, IN. Dates to be determined49th SDC Int. Meet, Colorado Springs, CO, Hosted by Pikes Peak Chapter.50th SDC Int. Meet, Location to be determined
2010 Jul 9-11 North Central Zone Meet at Parkway Plaza, Casper, WY and hosted by the Wyoming Chapter
A N N O U N C I N G
Page 4—September 2009 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK
BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER1 Perry Meyers
Phil Orloff5 Scott Davis6 James Hill10 Julie Bax
Bonita Case19 Ray Petros22 Becky SchuddinckJ John Glusick23 Barbara Lidberg
Shirley Jordan26 Bill Barnes27 Roger List28 Gene Goben30 Gail Ault
ANNIVERSARIES FOR SEPTEMBER1 Gene & Grace Goben2 Al & Barbara Crisi6 Kelly & Marie Schulz10 Carl & Jan Farmer16 Bob & Linda Hoover21 George & Ludene Krem22 Phil & Marilyn Scott23 Gene & Mary Ann White25 Bill & Betty Barnes
Richard & Sue Manyik
CASUAL DINNERSSeptember 9, Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Okole Maluna Hawaiian Grill
431 West Main St., Windsor 970.686.8844
October 14, 2009, Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Golden Europe—6620 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
(east side of Wadsworth & north of 66th)
ON THE MEND
Jim HarnessRecovering from a heart attack. Great to
see you out and about. Glad you made theevents for the Clive Cussler Museum andMalones for lunch with the gang.
Elmer GraubergerRecovering from shoulder surgery. Glad
you made the events for the Clive CusslerMuseum and Malones for lunch with the gang.
Marcene WelleRecovering from back surgery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
IN SYMPATHYGloria Ewing’s mother passed away on August22, 2009.
We express our condolences to Gloria, herhusband, Arden; and her children and grand-children. Conestoga Chapter Members
IS THIS CONFUSING?
THE BAGS OF GROCERITSWERE TOO CLOSE TO THEDOOR TO CLOSE IT.
THE WIND WAS TOO STRONGTO WIND THE SAIL.
WHEN HE SHOT AT THE DOVEIT DOVE INTO THE TALL GRASS.
THE MEMBERS DID NOT OB-JECT TO THE OBJECT ON THETABLE.
THE NURSE WOUND THE GAUZEAROUND THE WOUND OF HERPATIENT.
THE COUPLE DECIDED TO DE-SERT THEIR DESSERT IN THECONCERT.
THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 5—September 2009
BOMBASTIC BORIS
Law of Chance:
The likelihood of
being watched is
directly pro-
portional to the
stupidity of you
act.
Law of the
Telephone: When
you enter the
incorrect number,
you never get a
busy signal and
some answers.
OFFICERS FOR ALL THREE CHAPTERSConestoga
Pres: Phil Scott 303.972.3575VP: Laura Schumacher-Beers 303.514.6776Sec: Virginia Stewart 303.287.8612Treas: Sheila Rink 303.986.6478Sunshine Fund: Kay Murray 303.452.3029OCCC Shirley Zaner 303.426.8843Tour Masters: Christof Kheim 303.473.9978
Will Sander 970.454.1937Editor: Marilyn Scott 303.972.3575
(e-mail): [email protected]: www.frontrangestudebakers.com
Pikes PeakPres: Dave Batchelor 719.784.6140VP: Roger Zaner 303.426.8843Sec: Chuck Donkle 719.456.2707Treas: Norm Gieseker 719.596.0314Tour Masters: Pete Tetley 719.630.1562
Ben White 719.591.1697OCCC Roger Zaner 303.426.8843
Western WheelsPres: Gene Sell 308.235.4865VP: Don Steinwart 308.436.5461Sec: Stuart Tritt 308.235.3386Treas: Perry Meyers 308.783.5144Tour Master: Dallas Whiting 308.635.2767
After a lengthy illness, Dr. Robert Janitschke, (88), passed away on August 1, 2009. Dr Janitschke wasraised in Honolulu, educated at the Punahoe School in Oahu and went to dental school at Northwestern Uni-versity in Chicago. He married Ethel S. Lindblade in 1946 and began practice in Chicago. He later served 2years in the army and moved to Denver in 1957 with his wife and 2 sons, Jan and Craig. He retired in 1991to care for his wife who was a victim of Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his beloved wifeand son Craig. He is survived by his son, Jan, his daughter-in-law, Bonnie, and Craig's wife, daughter-in-lawLouise. A memorial reception was held on August 16, 2009. (Conestoga Chapter sent a check in the amountof $45.00 to the SDC Museum Fund in his memory).
Page 6—September 2009 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK
WYOMING CHAPTER OF THE SDC INVITES YOU TO THETHIRD ANNUAL WYOMING FALL COLORS TOUR
SEPTEMBER 18TH , 19TH, AND 20TH, 2009
The Wyoming Chapter will host a road trip to see our fall colors and will takeplace in the center of the state with Thermopolis, Wyoming as the start/endpoint. Our gathering point will be the COACHMAN INN MOTEL, 112 HWY 20south, or on the south side of downtown Thermopolis on the west side ofHighway at the S-curve.
We will meet at 6 to 7 pm Friday night, and have sausages and hot dogs, alongwith side dishes to be brought by participants.
We leave Saturday at 7:30am, drive south thru the Wind River Canyon toShoshoni, west to Riverton to eat breakfast at the Sundowner on the North end Riverton. After breakfast wewill drive toward Lander thru Lyon Valley Road to Junction of south Pass Area (distance determined byweather) back to Lander and Sinks Canyon Park, lunch or ice cream in Lander, on through the reservationto the Wind River, through Pavillion to Harkins’ cabin North of Shoshoni for steak BBQ. The club will furnishsteaks, but side dishes of your choice are needed. Do bring the beverage of your choice, coffee, tea, andpop will be furnished. We do need advance reservation to have a steak for you, so please let us know sowe can be prepared, thanks,
It is expected the trip is about 200 miles, all pavement, and quite historical.
After supper, we will disband for the evening, and meet again for departure breakfast on Sunday.
We have rooms reserved at the Coachman Inn Motel until September 4th for $63.00 night tax included,307.864.3141 or 888.864.3854. Please mention the Studebaker Fall Colors Tour for this rate, thanks.
Many other motels are available and follow the link below for the many choices.www.thermopolis.com/Lodging.aspx
Name(s) Phone #
Address
Please return this registration to: Carol and Jim Harkins1561 Nottingham DrCasper, WY [email protected]
How many attending Friday Night? _________
How many attending Saturday Night? ________
THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 7—September 2009
Pikes Peak
Chapter
Members at
their Potluck
Picnic in
Van Diest Park
in Colorado
Springs on
August 15.
Dave Batchelor
showing mem-
bers
The new t-shirt
for “Meet At The
Junction.”
Glen Davis looking @ Merv Mundorf ‘s‘64 Hawk, which
was purchased in May in California.. Pete Tetley & his ‘62
Champ purchased in May in Arizona. The tan ‘63 Lark is
owned by Earl Chase
Caring for Wide WhitesBy Pat Dilling
For my white walls I use 400+ grit wet sandpaper. I wash them with
soap and water first and sometimes se a brush to get the dirt off. Then,
if there is a scuff or discoloration, I use the sandpaper. Another alterna-
tive would be the green Scotch-Brite. I do not use the sprays on white-
walls themselves. I spray it on a sponge and apply it to the black part of
the tire. That was guidance I got from Diamond Back Tires. Do not use
any of the products that have bleach in them, like Bleach-White. That
can cause the white walls to develop cracks. Also, make sure you keep proper inflation as low pres-
sure causes the sidewall to flex more and can also cause problems. I have tried a number of meth-
ods and this seems the best. I have had some whitewalls develop cracks and I’m pretty sure I can
attribute it to the bleach products. Follow the advice of the DB Tires folks. You can visit DB Tires on
line @ www.dbtires.com
(source: The Echo, July/August, Editor Chris Collins)
Messing With a V8 Distributor
Background: One of the challenges with a Studebaker V8 engine, is the location of the hard toreach distributor. Studebaker engineers, in their advanced wisdom, placed the unit at the rear of theengine, behind the intake manifold and the valley pan. The only advantage found with this remoteplacement is the fact that an engine won’t stall out by splashing water when accelerating throughpuddles. That is not the case in Ford and other miscreant V8, where the distributor is placed at thefont of the engine.
Setting or replacing points and condensers is difficult, as in installing the distributor cap and orwires. Adjusting timing can be time consuming. Replacing a distributor is vexing.
The Fix: Recently, I discovered a technique that eliminates the hardship in replacing the distribu-tor. The Distributor is held in place by the lock plate with a 5/16th course threaded, one inch hexa-gon head screw.
Once the distributor has been removed, replace the bolt that was removed with a 5/16 x 18 stud,one inch or longer, in the threaded hole where the lock plate screw resided. After the distributor hasbeen properly installed, place the lock plate over the protruding threaded stud. Secure the lock platewith a 5/16” lock washer and nut. No more grouping to align the old screw through the lock plateand dropping it or misaligning it. Then, tighten the nut on the stud. The distributor is secure.
The Benefit: A realistic estimate places the time saved with innovative technique at three days,six hours and eleven minutes each time the distributor is removed and replaced.
Thanks to Don Dobbins. (source: The Big Sky Bulletin, Bernie Harris, Editor)
Page 8—September 2009 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK
CAR
CARE
THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 9—September 2009
STUDE DEALS
For Sale: 1950 Studebaker Champion, all original, 2door sedan, 6 cylinder, 3-speed overdrive, complete car,needs to be restored or rodded. 77,000 miles.$2500 OBOMike @ 303.349.9061 or Bob @ 303.452.9552 (2)********************************************For Sale: Open car trailer, good condition, about 10years old, has removable left fender (for getting out ofthe car on the trailer). Has tongue jack, 4-wheel electricbrakes, good tires (3K on them), beaver tail with endangled down for easy loading. $1,000Howard Steinfath in Estes Park @ 970.577.0507 (2)**********************************************For Sale: From the George Rink Collection1950 2R5 1/2 ton P.U.1963 Avanti R-1, automatic, P.S., P.B., A.C., P.W.1960 Lark 2-dr. hard top—this car is under restoration.The chasis is 100% restored to 100 point perfection.Almost every part is new or rebuilt, the sheet metal is inprimer and is ready for paint. All new upholstery.MaryAnn Rink @ 970.255.0100For Sale: Lots of NOS & new parts as well as good usedparts. Would like to sell as one lot.Will sell way below cost.MaryAnn Rink @ 970.255.0100*********************************************For Sale: 1948 Land Cruiser 4 door. Completerestoration, new interior, paint, tires and chrome. Redoneby a body man and painter. Rebuilt Big 6 and 3 speedwith OD. $14,000 OBOOscar Lindemann @ 605.721.6928.Source: SD Hawk, Editor, Jim Neuzil
********************************************I'm hoping you or one of your members might be able tohelp in the search for a replacement windshield and sideglass for a 53 Hawk. The car belongs to my friend andneighbor Diego Burgos of Colorado Springs. Diego hassalvaged this 53 and has done an excellent job of a partialrestoration and modernization of it. Are there any Coloradoor nearby state sources for glass that you recommend -- theshipping on glass is a killer!Many thanks, Tom Hutton, Colorado Springs,(719) 5986115 or e-mail: [email protected]***************************************************We were working on Mark Edwards 1949 StudebakerSpeedometer the other day and I mentioned to him that we had 2New Old Stock Studebaker Clocks, I think they are for a 1950model year. Manufactured Oct 1949.If anybody in the club is inneed of one they can contact me.Regards, John Rullo, Service Manager, Deluxe Speedometer andRadio Service, 1976 S Bannock St., Denver CO 80223303-629-6958 or www.deluxespeedometer.com
For Sale: 1962 4-door Regal Lark, original grey color, ACnever used, chrome is perfect, original interior, low mileage,$4,000. Lee Short @ 719.481.2696*************************************************For Sale: 1963 Avanti R1 automatic. Partially restoredThe engine and transmission have been rebuilt and it has beenpainted. I drove it up here from Texas about 12 years ago. Hasbeen sitting in garage.Health issues and can’t work on it.Dave Lynn @ 303.674.1987 evenings. (3)*************************************************For Sale: Hawk front & rear bumpers, good $75.00 each, newAvanti windshield 1963-1991 $425 OBO.Tim Traibush @ 303 442 4122 noon to midnight.*************************************************For Sale: Golf cart 1950 Studebaker Front end $3000 OBO1963 Studebaker Cruiser 4-door sedan. Factory Air $5000OBOBert (Ed) Taylor, 217 N. Johnson Ave, Pierre, SD 57501605.224.6451 or 605.222.1803 (3)*************************************************
PARTS FOR SALE1/2 T PU brake drums $30each, ‘41 Commander Sedan trunk lid$75, ‘37 Sedan Dictator or President 2 frt 2 rear doors $50 ea,‘53 Sedan trunk lid $35, ‘54 232 cubic in V8 complete withautomatic trans $200. OBO, ‘56 224 cubic in truck engine goodfor rebuilding $100, ‘63-88 New Avanti tinted windshield $275,‘51 Cmdr 4dr frt door rust free $25. ea, ‘59-60 Lark or 60-64Champ truck Frt fenders $35. ea all have some rust, veryrepairable, ‘59-60 Lark or ‘60-64 Champ truck hood $50, ‘62 GTHawk Hood (bent corners) $40, ‘62 GT Hawk trunk lid some rust$25. ‘63 Lark 2 door, right side door $45.ea ‘64 Lark frt fendersvery nice $50. ea, ‘53-54 Sedan Windshields $50, Back glass forGT Hawk $40. All prices for pick up only.Jerry Kaiser 520-979-0065. [email protected]
1963 R-2 Avanti. VIN 63R4185, engine # RS2338. This car wasdriven by a little old lady, however she was not so old when shebought the car in 1963, 46 years ago. She was 25. The car hasbeen in CA all its life, is in very good condition and has 78Kmiles on it. It still runs very strong. She has made some changesto the car that make it look even better. The car now has niceblue velour interior, blue vinyl top with a sunroof, PS, PB, PW &AT. 4 new Michelin tires.For pictures contact Malcolm Stinson at 928-537-2571 [email protected]$14,500.00 and well worth it
1947 M 5 Pickup. 427 ci SBC. Aluminum heads. 550 HP. 700R4trans. Tilt front end. $16,500.00Freddie Munoz 928-567-6595
(source—The Echo, Editor, Chris Collins)
THE WESTERN OUTOOKConestoga Chapter S.D.C.Marilyn Scott, Editor7144 Fox Paw TrailLittleton, CO 80125-9073
STUDEBAKERS ARE FIRST CLASS
