The Studebaker Sage               Club Website: www.sagebrushstudebaker.com Volume 20, Issue 25                                                                    Feb, 2011

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Spring is almost on us, It is time to get our Studebaker's ready for spring and summer tours. See you at the Mar meeting.

Officers:

all area codes (775)

President: Larry Crapo 8539049

VP/Tour Master: Steve Fleischmann 267-1332

Secretary: Julie Fleischmann 267-1332

Treasurer: Gary Crabtree 410-3712

Editor: Gary Crabtree 410-3712

Membership: Steven Schnell 425-4868

Inside this Issue:

Notes from the President

Tips from your Club

Secretary Notes

Ads, Events

Laughs & Address page

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTIAL NOTES PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING AND BRING YOUR IDEAS AND COMMENT

PRESIDENTIAL NOTES

Greetings,

Would like to thank everyone that brought their Studebaker memorabilia to the last meeting, it was quite a success. At our next meeting on March 15, we are going to be featuring a slide show of pictures of the cars that were at the International SDC Meet in Phoenix.

As you know, the tour of Charlie and Art's Studebaker collections was canceled due to weather last week. We will decide on a new date at the next meeting.  Also, I was just asked by John Carter from SDC if I wanted to serve as the SDC Regional Manager and I have accepted that position.

As you can see, our website enhancements continue. Gary has continued to make improvements and the framework for our new online store is already on the site. I worked with Club Outfitters to select a variety of items to put on the site and we should have those in the "store" in a few days. At the next meeting, we will all take a look at the items and see if we want to make any adds or changes.

Sincerely,

Larry A. Crapo

President

Sagebrush Chapter, SDC

Regional Manager, Nevada

Tips from your Club

As you get ready for the spring and summer tours check the ignition switch bezel and make sure both sides are holding the switch in place. This is because if the bezel breaks the switch will spring back and short on the instrument panel. To make sure this does not happen glue with contact glue 1/8” cork/rubber material behind the switch so that if the switch bezel would break it will not cause a short and a possible fire in the car. (Purchase the cork/rubber material at a Car Quest Auto parts store. Cut the cork/rubber material in the shape of a (T) The (T) should be 3.5” by 3.5” the top of the (T) should be 1” thick and the vertical part of the (T) should be 1.5” thick) The other way to fix this problem is the buy a new improved bezel (p/n 1549685w sold by Studebaker International) and install it to hold the switch in place.

SECRETARY NOTES:

Sagebrush SDC Meeting Minutes

January 18, 2011

Members Present:

Pete Kronenberg, Charlie Case, Ralph Capurro, Larry Crapo, Gary Crabtree, John & Sandra Erb, Gordon Birmingham, Terry Ressler, Larry, Mary & Stephen Schnell, Jim Sloan and Steve Fleischmann.

The members of the club presented a card and gift to Gary Crabtree to show our appreciation for all he does to support the Sagebrush Studebaker Club.

Old Business:

Our club will attend the Ramsden Friendship meet and offer 3 trophies. This will take place of our Orphan Meet.

Larry Schnell made a motion to suspend the Orphan Meet and attend the Friendship Meet instead. Emphasis was made on the suspension of the Orphan Meet, Not the Termination of the Orphan Meet. Terry Ressler second the motion - PASSED

Are the trophies given to orphans only? Number of trophies? Or plaques ?

It was decided that we should talk to Bill Ramsden so that we “do not step on his toes” since he is the host of the meet. A motion was made to table this discussion regarding the logistics for Ramsden Friendship Meet. Seconded by Fleischmann.

Ralph Capurro appreciates the participation in Sparks for the Christmas parade. The Schnells drove 3 cars in the parade, and Ralph took Charlie’s 1940 Commander.

Charlie & Ralph attended Ted Bacon’s Wake. Ted Bacon had an extensive car collection. We should try to arrange a possible car tour at Ted Bacon’s ranch. Charlie and Ralph hope to contact a relative that may allow us to tour the car barn.

Larry Schnell wondered if anyone has received a SDC new member recruiting kit. Pete Kronenberg got a phone call but the kit has still not been received.

Treasurer‘s Report:

The National Auto Reno Museum says that they want a donation for our club adopted car.

Ralph motioned to send the museum $100.00 for our adopted Studebaker. Motion passed. Terry Ressler suggested that we should get club photo in front of our Studebaker at the Reno museum.

New Business:

Our new President Larry Crapo made some suggestions for future meetings:

Let’s bring in a piece of Studebaker memorabilia and give a short talk about the item.

Please sign up on a list to give a short 10 minute talk on your Studebaker experience.

Bring in photos of your own Studebaker too.

Charlie Case will have the club over at his place to look at his cars. Meet at Charlie’s shop on Sunday February 27th from 1 - 3 pm. Charlie will provide refreshments but feel free to bring some as well. Call Charlie for directions to his shop.

Larry Crapo would like us to please give frequent reports on the progress of our Studebakers.

Project Reports:

John Erb - not quite on schedule on his R3

Gordon - still collecting parts for his 1952

Gary - big truck is painted and the windows were pulled in with the help of his wife !

Larry Schnell - put new disc pads on his Datona but they still squeak !!!

Charlie - 1940 commander is taking a rest as it over-heats

Charlie is selling a 1964 Champ step-side P/U

Larry Crapo - ready to soda blast the body

The Fleischmann’s - working on rear wheel cylinders for the firetruck

From Charlie -- Art Van Dyke had gallbladder surgery, he wanted a motion made for the club to buy a Studebaker banner from Turning Wheels magazine. The banner will cost $30.00 Motion seconded by John Erb. 1 opposed --- Motion passed.

Closed at 2018 hours

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Fleischmann

Sagebrush SDC Meeting Minutes

February 15, 2011

Members Present: Larry Crapo, Carol and Charlie Case, Louise Hansen, Art and Carol Van Dyke, John and Sandy Erb, Larry Capurro, Larry, Mary and Steven Schnell, Tom Wise, Steve, Julie, Chris and Jennifer Fleischmann

Old Business: We will table the Ramsden Friendship Car Show trophy decisions until next month so that we can find out what Terry Ressler discussed with Bill Ramsden. We will be meeting at Charlie Case’s home located at 369 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City on February 27^th for snacks and drinks prior to going to his shop for a car tour. We will also tour the Van Dyke’s home.

Our new club banners were displayed. Art suggested that we display a flag that mentions the meeting time and place.

Larry suggested that we have our meeting placed in the paper. Charlie Case volunteered to contact the paper and have this information printed.

Ralph Capurro thanked those members that were able to attend Pat Hansen’s memorial service.

Ralph, Charlie and Art were able to attend the Turlock Swap meet. A few old car items, but mostly hot rod type things.

Larry Crapo mentioned the monthly raffle that we have. He suggested taking some of our funds to buy some Stude promo items to use as raffle items to make the raffle more interesting. 200.00 for items. Charlie seconded the motion. Gary will order the items. We will still do the 50 50 raffle plus the items we will order. Gary will place the order.

Larry Crapo mentioned a promotional item company that is local and sets up web pages for free. It has lots of promotional items. If we want to use it, we would send in art work for apparel. The site would set up a link to our web site to our to sell apparel for the club. No charge for site, and the company uses e commerce and handles all credit card transactions. Gary will put a Sagebrush Studebaker apparel box on our web site. Put in motion. Charlie seconded. All agreed. None opposed.

New Business: Steven made a Facebook page for Studebaker. He included a history of Stude and links. Check it out and click like if you like it.

Larry C mentioned another similar site for business professionals called Linked In. There is a Stude enthusiast group on there that Larry joined.

Feb. 17^th Thursday night 5:30-7:30 meet at the Reno museum to care for the Studebaker about one half hour of work on the car.

Cruise night at the legislature in Carson City - Ralph will find out if this will be happening this year, possibly in April. The purpose of it is to bring and display our old cars to keep the legislature aware of car enthusiast interests.

Larry Crapo shared a story of his R2 Avanti he bought in Nashville TN when he was a teenager.

Larry Schnell shared his Wagonaire story.

Memorabilia sharing for members that participated.

Meeting closed 2016 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Fleischmann

WANT ADS

Please keep the editor informed about cars that may be for sale or have been sold.

1939 Studebaker Champion 4 dr $2200.  1940 Studebaker President 4 dr  
$2800.  1952 Hudson Wasp Club Coupe with Chevy 350/350, $4800.   
Contact Greg @ (916)944-0813 or projectcity@hotmail.com.  (Carmichael,  
CA)

1940 Studebaker Commander, professionally restored.  1951 Kaiser, rare  
model K512 with factory supercharged engine and hydramatic.  1953  
Hudson Hornet Twin H-308, hydramatic.  Contact John @ (530)391-6685 or jcenter@sbcglobal.n
et 
.  (Shingle Springs, CA)

1964 Studebaker Lark 4 dr and V8, $800.  1966 Rambler Marlin complete  
& original, $900. Both are project cars.  Contact Lane @(530)333-4192  
(Garden Valley, CA)

1947 Studebaker Pickup, very good body $1800.  1942 Studebaker 5  
passenger coupe, $1800.  Contact Jim @ (775)463-4080 (Yerington, NV)

1948 Packard Station Sedan "Woody", completely disassembled motor.   
most wood there for patterns.  $3000.  Contact Paul @(530668-6085) or pcrist@cristgroup.co
m 
  (Woodland, CA)
1950 Studebaker Starlight Coupe Champion. Fresh out of the barn, all original 1950 Studebaker, bullet nose, Starlight 2 door coupe, 6 cylinder, 3 speed with overdrive, it is all there and ready for restoration or drive it like it is. 775-883-5959.

James Garrison 620-704-4389 has 1948 Frazer $5,500, a 1929 Studebaker 55000 miles org. paint $10,000 and a 1958 Edsel $4,500.

40 year collection of Studebakers and parts. For information, email Tom Clayton in Ely, NV at 1pbft@mwpower.net They include the following cars: 1917 Series 18 ED6 Roadster; 1947-48 Studebaker M series trucks (total of 5); 1949 2R 1 ton pickup; 1951 4 DR Commander; (2) 1952-3 pickups; 1958 Scotsman Wagon; 1959 Lark V8 wagon; 1960 Lark V8 4 DR sedan; 1961 Lark 2 DR sedan with 6 CYL; 1961 Lark 2 DR HT with V8; 1961 Lark V8 4 DR sedan; 1962 Lark V8 4 DR sedan; 1963 Lark V8 Daytona Convertible; 1965 Cruiser V8 4 DR sedan. Some cars/trucks/parts have been sold. Call to see if your car/truck is still for sale. I ran across a new old stock tail lamp assembly for a 1950 Commander still in the original box. It has the lens, bezel, base, and wiring all intact and in perfect condition. The part number is 289896. If anyone is interested I can e-mail some digital photos. Asking $168.00 or offer.

EVENTS

Sagebrush Chapter Tours or Events.

Meetings (PLEASE NOTE THAT CLUB MEETING IS ON 3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH) See sagebrushstudebaker.com under meeting for exact date of each month.

Location is North Carson Round Table Pizza across from the north Wal-Mart.

June 17th - 19th Yerington's High Roller Car Show More info to follow.

ITEMS of Interest

Please come to the meeting and ask for help to get your Studebaker's back on the road. We can help. All Club members.

Interesting Web Sites!

Check our web site, www.sagebrushstudebaker.com

it is updated on a regular basis, showing great pictures

of past events (under the news letters) and info about upcoming events!

Put this URL link in your address bar and count the Studebakers used in this small town video.

http://www.tvkim.com/watch/496/kims-picks-the-best-small-town-in-the-usa?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2011-02-25-rct&utm_campaign=e

Sagebrush Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc. Located in Northern Nevada

MEMBERSHIP application:

The Sagebrush Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club Inc. is open to anyone who shares the love of Studebakers. Ownership of a Studebaker is not necessary to become a member; however, membership in the national organization is REQUIRED. Send check for $31.00 ($24.00 for new members for the first year) to S.D.C., Inc., P.O. Box 1715, Maple Grove, MN 55311 or online at (http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com) for national dues and be sure to include source of referral and how many Studes owned.

Sagebrush Chapter dues are $12.00 Please make checks payable to Sagebrush Chapter and send to Gary Crabtree , 24 Shirley Ln., Yerington NV 89447.

Name ____________________________________________ Spouse ___________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________

Phone number___________________

e-mail __________________________

Birthday (Month and Day) __________________________ Spouse’s Birthday _________________________________

Wedding Anniversary (Month, Day, Year) ____________________________ National SDC No. ____________________

Studebakers Owned

1.________________________________

2.________________________________

3.__________________________

Laughs for the sage.

From Jay Hubbard:

This Cartoon Will Become A Classic

Dedicated to all my senior friends,

You have to be over 50 to truly understand it... and to those that aren't there yet, this is a warning!

Composer:

Gary Crabtree 775-410-3712

24 Shirley Ln.

Yerington NV 89447