The Studebaker Sage               Club Website: www.sagebrushstudebaker.com Volume 20, Issue 11 November, 2008

HAPPY Labor & BBQ days of September, Have a scary Halloween in October.

Officers:

all area codes (775)

President: Larry Schnell 425-4868

VP/Tourmaster: Pete Kronenberg 782-4433

Secretary: Charlie Case 882-5332

Treasurer: Gary Crabtree 463-3332

Editor: Gary Crabtree 463-3332

Membership: Steven Schnell 425-4868

Inside this Issue:

1 Notes from the President Schnell

2 tips from club

2-3 Sec. Notes

3-5 Ads, Events

5-10 Events, Laughs & Address page

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

PRESIDENTIAL NOTES

Twas certainly nice to be back amongst friends at our October meeting. For those of you who may not know, I’d been A. W. O. L. for the previous three meetings. Twenty days in the hospital for major back surgery and the recuperation that goes along with it had me slowed considerably. I’m still slow, but I’m to the point that I can be thinking about Studebaker projects, both future and already commenced.

One project that’s been underway for about a year now is our ’60 Hawk restoration. The parts we have taken off the car have overrun the garage. Actually, you can pretty much just pile the parts up as you remove them from the car. But after you clean them, sand them, prime them, and put a beautiful coat of rattle can paint on them, you can no longer keep them in a pile. Now they need to be coddled. Respected. They need to be separated, wrapped, labeled. Reminds me of the first restoration I ever did. Had only a single car garage at our apartment. I remember freshly re chromed bumpers behind the couch. Several other cleaned and polished trim parts lived in neatly organized rows under the couch also, nestled within the confines of the bumper’s curves. The second bedroom was filled about halfway up with cleaned parts, and if memory serves me correctly, the area under our bed was pretty well taken up also. I know Mary remembers all this. Maybe I should approach her about rekindling our youth. Stockpiling ’60 Hawk parts throughout the house might be fun, and certainly take some pressure off the storage problem in the garage. O.K., I’m dreaming. Hallucinating. Must be the medications. Better change the subject.

My tenure as President is about to come to an end. We have a viable slate of candidates nominated for next year. As much fun as it’s been attempting to lead the club through these past two years, it’ll also be fun to sit back, relax, and watch someone else manage the matters at hand. Not that I’m advocating idleness or inactivity mind you. We all need to pitch in and help whenever we can. We have a small club, but we do big things. Those who give their time to allow this club to achieve what it does certainly deserve our praise and our help. Let’s plan on helping in any way we can this coming year. See you soon!

• The Christmas dinner will be at the Carson Vally In on Dec. 9th. 
  Happy hour is from 6 until dinner which starts at 7pm.
  
  If the weather is bad the Hotel will give us a group rate of 62.10 to stay over night.
  
  Please RSVP by DEC. 5th if you want to attend the dinner and your entree 
  choice prime rib of beef,  breast of chicken, salmon fillet- $29.50 per person.  
  Club to pay $20.00 per person. RSVP to Pete 775-782-4433 with $31.00 per couple 
  or $15.50 per person.  See ya at the next meeting Nov. 18th.
  
  There will be a ‘Dirty Santa” gift exchange with three chances to trade gifts.

We had great fun at the fun day in Smith Valley 10-05,  there were 7 Studebaker's at the show.

Tips from your Club

You'll need to go easy on your car with the ring gear spacer you've made (.265”) though. Here's why:

Such spacers were common devices marketed during the 1960s to do exactly what you have done. (Putting in a Twin Traction unit from a 3.31:1 differential in a car with a 4.09:1 ratio rear axle. The 4.09:1 gearset would not fit in the 3.31:1 differential carrier.) They were made for all popular differentials of the day, for applications where there was more than one differential case offset position. I installed one of them for a 4.09:1 ring and pinion on a 3 series case in my 1963 Super Lark's differential in 1968. I promptly sheared off all the ring gear bolts and broke 5 teeth on my brand new gearset. The problem is this: Such spacers move the ring gear off the register fit on the case. The register for locating the ring gear's inside diameter is only about .250” high. Beyond .250” as when a spacer thicker than .250” is used, the only thing locating the ring gear on the differential case are the bolts going through the loose spacer. Because there is a spacer between the ring gear and the case, the bolts are holding the ring gear with direct shear force. This is an invitation for certain failure.

The performance after market industry recognized this . To avoid the spacer problem, they simply replaced ring gear spacers with thicker ring gears to fit the register for those applications. Companies like Richmond Gear and others market numerous 4.09 and up ratios for Dana 44 axles due to its popularity on 4X4 vehicles.

Ring gear spacers can still be found on e-bay, but I would not recommend ever using one on any Dana 44, Dana 60, General Motors 10 or 12 bolt differential. Instead, use the correct 3.92 and up case or use a special, thicker ring gear gearset with a 3.73:1 and down case. Gary

Voltage Regulator Option for Prestolite

Alternators.

If your car has a Prestolite alternator and you are in need of a voltage regulator, you will find the original Prestolite #VBV6221A three coil regulator hard to find. With slight changes you can use a Chrysler product unit, 1961-1968 after market #VR706 that can be found at most all auto parts stores. First, disconnect the battery. The old regulator will have four terminals and the replacement will have only two, one spade type and one screw type. The screw terminal is the field wire (normally white with a black tracer), connect as normal. The other terminal wire will need a spade connector attached to it, (from the “I” terminal, normally yellow with black tracer).Connect to the spade terminal of the regulator. You will have two wires left from the “A” and “B” terminals of the old regulator. (These would have voltage if the battery were connected!) Solder these two wires together and tape for insulation, (normally these wires are white with red and a solid black). On Avantis do not forget the ground wire on the mounting bolt.

By Chuck Collins ~ reprinted from “The Echo”

July/Aug. 2007

SECRETARY NOTES:

SAGEBRUSH STUDEBAKER SDC

Minutes of the Sep. 16, 2008 Meeting

Secretary's Report: The September meeting was opened at 7 P.M. at Round Table Pizza in Carson City by Vice President Pete Kronenberg. The private meeting room was unavailable due to conflicting schedules and we had to meet in the general dining area. The Round Table Manager may have changed their policy requiring monthly reservations. Thirteen members were present. The Secretary's report was approved as read.

Treasurers Report: Gary Crabtree announced the books balanced although several checks were still outstanding. Interest earned was $16.55 CD, .32 savings, .05 checking account and $6.00 income from the raffle. Expenses were $66.98 flowers sent to President Schnell who was in the hospital, $6.40 postage, $6.88 printing (copying minutes and Country Cruise for members), $633.21 auction push expense. 

Tour Report: There was no tour in September. The next scheduled tour will be the Country Cruise and car show in Smith Valley on October 5, 2008. Those attending from Carson and Reno will meet at the Round Table parking lot (Walmart Shopping Center) 395 & College Parkway at 8:30 A.M. Between four and five members indicated they will attend.

Old Business: Pete contacted Larry Schnell who was released from the hospital and is resting at home after three surgeries. Larry says he's spending about 18 hours a day in bed and is making slow progress in his recovery. He appreciated the flowers and thanks the members for thinking of him.

New Business: Pete said he will need a head count for those planning to attend the club Christmas Party on December 9th (2nd Tuesday) with their dinner choice, by the next meeting in October. This information is needed by the Carson Station Grill in order to consummate the contract.

Discussion continued regarding the publishing and dissemination of the newsletter. Gary Crabtree has taken over this responsibility and is publishing it on the club web site. Gary asked how many members received the newsletter and only one person responded in the affirmative. For some reason the electronic data did not get through. Gary will test the

internet by sending a message (newsletter-minutes, etc.) to Larry Craco's web address.

Further discussion concerned last months suggestion by John Erb to open the annual Orphan Car meet to other makes, models, etc calling it Orphan Plus. John said we should begin making ground rules now, but Pete believes it needs more study and made a motion to table it until after the first of the year. Motion 2nd by Gary and passed.

Larry Craco also inquired about the status of our former plan to donate a Studebaker pick-up truck to the R.O.P organization, to restore as a public relations project to spread the Studebaker persona. This plan was disrupted after the last of Jim Webb's trucks was sold, and according to the April 15, 2008 meeting minutes , a motion to, "table further action until after the Orphan meet is completed" was made by Art Van Dyke.

Pete wanted the secretary to find out what Round Table’s policy is in regards to reserving the meeting room. Some discussion followed concerning a possible new meeting site, if we couldn't reach an agreement with the Round Table manager. Charlie will investigate and let Pete know. Prior to going on vacation Ralph Capurro visited Lee and Ivye Johnson at their book store, and they invited the club to have a meeting at their store.

Show and Tell: Larry's presentation had to be postponed pending his return to active duty. Pete will give the October talk and Larry Craco will do Show and Tell at the November meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8 P.M.

Submitted by Charlie Case, Secretary

SAGEBRUSH STUDEBAKER SDC Minutes of Oct, 2008 meeting

President Schnell opened the October meeting at 7:00 pm. at the Round Table Pizza. Thirteen members were present including: John and Sandy Erb, Jim Sloan, Ralph Capurro, Gary Crabtree, Art and Carol VanDyke, Pete Kronenberg, Charlie Case and Larry & Mary Schnell, Pat f-4ansen, and Louise Young.

Secretary’s Report: Larry was given a polite applause welcoming him back after his hospital stay. He acknowledged the groups solute and said he was glad to be back. He still has some pain but his progress was apparent. The September minutes were corrected to read the ROP donation was to be $200 total with each group to pay $100.”

Treasurer’s Report: Gary reported there was:  $55 checking, $16.61 interest on CD.  The CD is due to mature on November 11th and Gary asked what we wanted to do with it. John Erb recommended we reinvest it and that Colonial Bank provided the highest interest. It was decided to let Gary make the decision where to invest the balance.

Christmas Dinner Report:Pete Kronenberg announced the Carson Station Grill has been closed due to the economic slow down, and we will have to find a new location for our annual dinner. Pete called various restaurants, including the Carson City Nugget CVI, Mi Casa II. The 9th of December was open at all locations and each of them has a separate banquet room with prices ranging from $21.50 to $32.00 per person . The CVI (Carson Valley Inn) was selected by a 2 to 1 show of hands. There will be a ‘Dirty Santa” gift exchange with three chances to trade gifts. The club will pay $20.00 per person with the remainder assumed by the members. Post meeting note; Pete has reserved the Cvi facility for the 9th of December. There will be three entrees to choose from (salmon, chicken, prime rib) further details to be announced at the November meeting.

Tour Master Report: Pete announced the Sparks “Home Town” Christmas

Parade will be December 6th. There is a $40.00 entry fee with 15 cars being allowed per entry. The theme is “Carols Come Alive”. Members interested in participating are the VanDykes, Kronenberg, Case, Sloan, Capurro and Schnells. Others interested in attending should call Pete by December 5th at 782-4433.

New Business:Officers nominated for 2009 are Pete Kronenberg, President: Ralph Capurro Vice President: Charlie Case, Secretary; Gary Crabtree Treasurer.

Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Charlie Case

cc; Officers and members Send any corrections or additions to the Secretary

44th International Meet Report

As you know, this year’s International Meet was held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This is in

South Central Pennsylvania. The meet in 1980 in Gettysburg was probably the largest we have had to date in SDC and everyone was expecting an equally exciting meet filled with fun events and great tours.

Now to the Meet itself. The first day was the Board Meeting which went from 8AM to 5PM followed by the National Hosting an opening gathering for the Members in the evening.

There were the traditional reports at the Board Meeting so I will only highlight some of the more importation discussions. Our Vice President, Richard Dormois, gave us a report on future meet locations:

2009 Cedar Rapids, Iowa: July 12 – 18

2010 Glendale, Arizona

2011 Springfield, Missouri

2012 South Bend, Indiana

2013 We voted on Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Treasurer gave his report. We voted on a balanced budget for next year, unlike the Federal Government.

The Membership is now at 12,445 which is about a 2% drop from last year. We are still the largest independent marque club in the industry. Ed Reynolds has established a new position to see if we can retain members that have dropped after the first or second year in the club. We have also added an 18 year old columnist to Turning Wheels to provide a perspective from the

younger side.

The museum in South Bend reported that they have received the following additions to their collection this year:

1. 1949 2R5 Truck

2. 1949 Champion 4-Door Sedan

3. 1946 Champion 4-Door Sedan

The Board voted to donate a total of $12,000 from the Capital Cost Committee Fund to provide an interactive educational program for children and an LCD projector to the museum in South Bend.

The Studebaker National Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) organization, voted to give scholarships furthering restoration work to needy students. We also gave a few hundred dollars to a museum in Denver to help with the restoration of a GT Hawk in their collection. The board also voted to stop the special membership fee for Junior Members. There were only a handful who applied for this status.

On a more controversial topic, the Board also decided to add a $5 fee for those who want to enter the indoor swap meet at a national meet and have not registered for the meet. This will be done on a trial basis in Cedar Rapids.

All of the Officers were reelected with the exception of the Treasurer’s position. The new treasurer is Jane Stinson from Columbiaville, Michigan. Remember, if you need insurance for an event, the Treasurer is the person to contact.

If you ever want to learn more about the workings of the Club, everyone is invited to attend the Board Meeting.

We had a large selection of vendors and the Meet also hosted the International for the Avanti Club and the Antique Studebaker Club.

Tuesday had a number of seminars including one for the Newsletter Editors. Co-Operator Session, President & Zone Coordinator & Regional Managers Meeting as well as tours and the General Membership Meeting in the evening advising the Membership as to what went on in the Board Meeting and giving Members a chance to address the Board on various topics.

Wednesday had other seminars including the internet newsgroup, judges training, and a seminar on the great race. We also had the Studebaker Band Concert from 6 to 7 PM and then the annual auction from 7 to 11 PM. The auction is always worth attending.

Thursday also had a couple of seminars but the major event this day besides tours was the fun night with a band and door prizes.

Friday, the final day, was the day we were all waiting for – Concourse Day. Every year find a different array of vehicles from the prior year. This year it was a very large number of Avantis and an unusually large number of 1956 models including several President 4-Door Sedans. 1956 was a lower production year so it was good to see a turnout. There was also a good display of trucks and over 44 C & K models that were judged. Judging in some divisions took all day. Special thanks go out to the judges. The evening included the awards banquet where we handed out the trophies.

We also handed out awards for the pocket watches and memorabilia. I judged the watch contest.

It would be helpful to provide you with some statistics on the meet. There were 785 registrations which accounted for 1541 people at the meet. This included 12 registrations from new members. There were 264 cars judged and 202 on display. There were members from

every continent including our new International Director, Paul Dammes (and his wife) from Holland.

We are all invited to the 10th Annual Studebaker-Packard meeting in Holland on May 15, 16, and 17, 2009. If you have ever attended an SDC National Meet, you are hooked for life. There are a number of members who have not missed one of the 44 meets. I started going in 1975. As the famous band leader Spike Jones would say, “Shame, Shame on You” if you miss next year’s meet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sincerely,

Colin Fort

National Director

WANT ADS

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

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. 
7758835959 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

1958 Studebaker 1/2 ton pickup. Model 3E7 (Transtar) with 3 sp/OD and V-8. Recent restoration. Seen recently at Sagebrush Orphan Meet $7,500 OBO. Also, 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk, AT and V-8. Older restoration. $7,500 OBO. Contact Lou Furgeson at (775)867-3030 (Fallon, NV) (Lou and Dolores have been long time supporters of Sagebrush and members of the Antique Auto Club chapter found in Fallon, NV)

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; 1952-3 Studebaker pickups (2); 1955 Studebaker E38 2 ton; 1956 Studebaker E28 2 ton; 1957 Packard Town Sedan; 1958 Scotsman Wagon; 1958 3E 1/2 ton PU; 1959 Lark V8 wagon; 1960 Lark V8 4 dr sedan; 1961 Lark V8 2 dr wagon; 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 wagon; 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.

EVENTS

Sagebrush Chapter Tours or Events.

Meetings (for next 3 months) (PLEASE NOTE THAT CLUB MEETING IS GENERALLY ON 3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH)

SEP 16, 2008- at North Carson Round Table Pizza

OCT 21, 2008- at North Carson Round Table Pizza

NOV 18, 2008- at North Carson Round Table Pizza

Tours or Parades- (additional events published as editor is informed)

October 5^th, 2008 Smith Valley rotary Club in Conjunction with the 40^th Annual Fun Day at Dressler Park Wellington, NV. Call 775-465-2236 for more information. See sagebrush Studebaker web site for registration form.

October 10-12, 2008 (Fri-Sun)- Southwest Zone Meet at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Milpitas, CA (San Francisco area). This event is hosted by the chapter of the SDC who attended our SW Zone Meet in good numbers. We should consider attending in mass to show our support. Give it some thought and let’s talk about at our next meeting.

Other tours or events

Nov 8, 2007-April 14, 2008- Reno, NV at National Auto Museum. “Kickstand Korner- Cruising on 2 wheels”, an exhibit of motorcycle history. Admission is $10 for non members but Studebaker members may qualify for free admission due to adoption of 1924 Studebaker Big 6. Contact museum at (775) 333-9300 for further details.

Nov 8, 2007- January 5, 2009- Reno, NV at National Auto Musuem. “1908 New York to Paris Auto Race- 100th anniversary.” See details for admission above.

ITEMS of Interest

Studies in Studebaker 


Visiting the Studebaker collection in its current home in South Bend, Indiana is a real treat.The collection includes 
more than 50 vehicles, ranging from 19th-century wagons to 1966 automobile prototypes. 
The 1956 Packard Predictor dream car is included as a dramatic reminder of Studebake's failed partnership 
with Packard. 

The exhibits area starts with seven foot high illuminated letters spelling "LARK" mounted by the grand staircase. 
The south Bend dealership had them made in 1958 to help announce the new LARK. 

A 1924 Light Six with innovative hard top coupe body built in China in the shops of the Shanghai Horse Bazaad 
& Motor Co. is in the collection. 

Raymond Loewy's personal 1972 Avanti coupe is on display. (The Avanti was resurrected as an independent 
car company after Studebaker failed). Nearby, the weird paint job on the 1951 coupe, as seen in the 
1979 movie “The Moppet Movie” is in the collection also.

Studebaker was once the world's largest wagon maker, and a number of its carriages and wagons are also on display. 

The Life size Bonnie Doon's drive-in reproduction (with all customers parking Studebaker's) is a reminder 
of a contemporary Studebaker experience. Bonnie Doon's, south of the museum on Lincolnway RD., 
Now hosts vintage car shows. 

The Studebaker National Museum is open seven days a week. (closed Mondays during the winter months.)
The web site is www.studebakermuseum.org

Story from the Feb 08 Autoweek, article by Brooks Brierley

///////////////new item///////////////////

To all PSW Zone Presidents and Newsletter Editors:

Colin Fort is the new Director and Jon Carter is the new Coordinator for the Pacific Southwest Zone. Effective April 15th, any questions or concerns within our zone such as Zone Meets, chapter issues, etc. should be referred to Jon at carter.jonathan@mayo.edu. Any questions regarding the national organization or issues to be presented to the Board of Directors should be sent to Colin at colinfort@cox.net. Please be sure to include them in the mailing of your newsletters so they can be aware of your chapter events.

Colin Fort

P.O. Box 939

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

Jon Carter

12270 N. 78th Place

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

It has been my privilege to represent the Pacific Southwest Zone for the past six years and I will continue to be actively involved in the Studebaker Drivers Club.

Carl Thomason
///////////////new item///////////////////

Studebaker die-cast models: If the detailing doesn't get you, its rarity will: This 1937 Studebaker pickup truck bank is now available from Hemmings Just 800 of these scale marvels will ever be made. A steal at $34.95! For ordering information, click on over to www.hemmings.com.
- By Jeff Koch

Interesting Web Sites!

Check our web site, www.sagebruchstudebaker.com

it is updated on a regular basis, showing great pictures

of past events (under the news letters) and info about upcoming events! Go to www.kaiserbill.com , link on swap meet

and learn about all the neat stuff available, especially the wonderful museum cars for sale!

Try this site for the worst cars from 1899 to present:
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1658545_1657867,00.html

********

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=FiTt9ogHdGM

Fast Stude at Bonneville

http://www.scta-bni.org/SCTA-NewWeb/Bonneville/

SpeedWeek_08/results.htm Bonneville results.

Http://www.youtube.com/v/zFbYAfrNAcl&hl=en&fs=1

Having fun in an Avanti

reprinted from “The Echo”-Sept. 2008

Sagebrush Studebaker of Northern Nevada CHAPTER of SDC, CLUB MEMBERSHIP application:

The Sagebrush Studebaker Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club 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 $27.50 ($19.95 for new members for the first year) to S.D.C., Inc., P.O. Box 1715, Maple Grove, MN 55311-7615 or online at (http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com) for national dues and be sure to include source of referral and how many Studes owned. Sagebrushstudebaker Chapter dues are $12.00 Please make checks payable to Sagebrush Studebaker chapter and send to Gary Crabtree , 24 sherley Ln.,Yerington NV 89447.

Name ____________________________________________ Spouse ___________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

Studebakers Owned ____________________________________________________________________________________

Laughs for the sage.

Here is a holiday gift to the SDC Editors from our good friend

Dan Dobbins. As the author who holds the copyright. This article can be reprinted.

A TECH TIP AND HISTORY LESSON FROM THE-WMWM

Every metal Studebaker car and truck door has two indentations in the bottom door seam. The purpose of these indentations is to allow one to drain the fluid and crud that has accumulated inside the door, to avoid rust and corrosion. A wonderful feature

Not all Studebaker drivers are aware of this unique feature. Today's tip addressed how to drain a Studebaker car door.

These small door openings can be rodded out with a small screw driver and the fluids and crud can be drained from the door. Avoid rust and the door will live forever.

The following is an authentic BONUS report by The WMWM as to why these door indentations were included in the manufacture of each Studebaker since the 1920 model year.

In the year 1920, the United States Congress passed a federal law making prohibition the law of the land.

The Studebaker Corporation employed mostly German and Irish workers in 1920. These employees, although very patriotic, did not agree with prohibition. The following report can now be revealed and has been affirmed and sworn to by 18 eye witness, former Studebaker employees.

Two of these employees, Wolfgang Maffenbier and Shamus Lynch, a German and an Irishman, worked on the assembly line as door assemblers in 1920. These anti-prohibition employees asked two assembly line welders, Adolf Smidt and Michael Kelly, another German and Irishman, to slightly alter the welding process by adding two small, elongated indentations at the bottom of the seam, just before the inside metal was welded to the outside door.

And they did. As a result, doors with small, unnoticeable, clandestine drain openings were included on every Studebaker door manufactured from 1920 until December, 1963, all without the knowledge of management

The purpose of this chicanery was to allow Studebaker drivers to plug these indentations, fill the doors with illegal liquid booze and transport it completely undetected, anywhere. When the plugs were removed and the contents drained, each door could yield up to 3.14 gallons of unlawful alcohol. Another Studebaker first!

The rouse worked. As a result, Studebaker sold more four door vehicles to the German and Irish citizens of America than any other brand for over 43 years. Now, you know.

From the never before published official archives of The World’s Most Wonderful Mechanic and Studebaker Historian.

Gary Crabtree 775-463-3332

24 Shirley Ln.

Yerington NV 89447