The Studebaker Sage               Club Website: www.sagebrushstudebaker.com Volume 20, Issue 17 Nov, 2009

new letter

Summer is gone, What happened to the drive time for the Studebakers? Now we can get them out on the good days during the winter. See you at the Nov. Meeting.

Officers:

all area codes (775)

President: Pete Kronenberg 782-4433

VP/Tour Master: Ralph Capurro 885-7968

Secretary: Charlie Case 882-5332

Treasurer: Gary Crabtree 463-3332

Editor: Gary Crabtree 463-3332

Membership: Steven Schnell 425-4868

Inside this Issue:

Notes from the President Kronenberg

Tips from Club

Sec. Notes

Ads, Events

Events, Laughs & Address page

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

PRESIDENTIAL NOTES

Hi from your Pres:

Wow, fall is here evident with these cold mornings. With the cold we think of snow and Christmas and Christmas dinner. The 2009 Christmas party will be held at John Ascuaga's Nugget in the Genoa ball room. Location is in Sparks NV on HWY 80. The date will be Tuesday Dec. 8^th. No host cocktails at 6pm and dinner starts at 7pm. Please RSVP Me at 775-782-4433 by Nov. 25^th as the head count must be called in two weeks before Dec. 8^th. Thanks

The Nov. meeting is election of new officers. Please come to the meeting as we need everyone's votes!

Studebakerly yours, Pete

Tips from your Club

Don't supercharge your Studebaker with too much power or.....

I got stopped for speeding yesterday I THOUGHT I COULD TALK MY WAY OUT OF IT, UNTIL THE OFFICER LOOKED AT MY DOG IN THE BACK SEAT

speed1009

I especially liked the claw marks!!!!

Remember to put a charger on you Studebakers battery at least each month this winter so when you want to take it out for a drive it will start with the first turn of the key.

Put the following link in your address bar to get to our Studebaker web site home page you will see a table of content on the left of the page and the home page is on the right:

http://www.sagebrushstudebaker.com/

SECRETARY NOTES:

SAGEBRUSH STUDEBAKER SDC

Minutes of the September 15, 2009 meeting

The general membership meeting opened at 7 P.M. Sixteen members present as follows: Pete Kronenberg, Gary Crabtree, Charlie and Carol Case, Larry and Mary Schnell, John and Sandy Erb, Art and Carol Van Dyke, Julie and Chris Fleischman, Louise young and Pat Hansen, and Terry Ressler.

Secretary's Report: Charlie read the minutes of the August meeting. Larry wished to make the following addition/correction to them. The Studebaker building that he and Mary visited in South Bend, Indiana was the old engineering building instead of the foundry, and Lionel Stone's tragic accident occurred enroute to the International Meet rather than returning from the meet.

Terry Ressler asked how much the club paid to the ROP boys for helping push at the HAN Silver Auction. The amount was $400.00. Mary thought the amount was a little high. Gary said the amount was split between the Sagebrush Chapter and the EAA association.

Treasurer's Report: Gary reported the books are in balance.. We had an increase in the treasury of $24.61 and expenses of $356.85 a decrease of $332.24. Income was $9.50 from the raffle, interest $61.45; Expenses food purchase and delivery $239.15 and $70.25, $27.45 = $336.85 attributed to the HAN "push".

Old Business: Pete discussed the three options he investigated for the Christmas dinner party. The location and available dates follow:

Carson Valley Inn Tuesday December 8 Minden $27 - $30 member

Tamarack Tuesday December 8 Reno $700.00 total

Gold Dust West Thursday Dec. 10 Carson $14 member

Costs based on 30 members plus tax and tip.

Other venues were discussed including Sharkey's in Gardnerville, the Carson Nugget, and John Ascuaga's Nugget, Tuesday December 8th was selected as the most favorable date. A hand vote resulted in Tamarack 1 vote, Gold Dust West 0 and CVI 1 vote. It was decided to call the Sparks Nugget and if December 8th is available and the cost was not too expensive we will go there, if not Pete will choose one of the three other locations.

New Business: Gary reminded everyone the Smith Valley Fun Day Tour will be the first Sunday in October.

Julie has received 8 RSVP's reservations for the work/BBQ meeting on September 19th. Call her at 267-1332 if you plan to attend.

John made motion to adjourn at 8 P.M. seconded by Terry,

Submitted,

Charlie Case, Secretary

SAGEBRUSH CHAPTER SDC

Minutes of the October 20, 2009 Meeting

The October meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. by President Kronenberg. Twenty members were present, including: Tom & Liz Wise, Gary Crabtree, Charlie & Carol Case, Jim Sloan, Larry and Mary Schnell, John & Sandy Erb, Larry Crapo, Art & Carol Van Dyke, Pat Hansen, Louise Young, Steve, Julie and Chris Fleischman, and Ken Wright.

Secretary's Report: Charlie read the September minutes with no corrections or additions noted. The minutes stand as read.

Treasurers Report: Gary reported the raffle brought in $11.00, dividends .49 & .20,  Gary will cut a check for the EAA divided equally between the two clubs. John Erb asked when the EAA would get their share and Gary said he didn't have a name or address to send it to, but he could make a check out to the EAA and give it to John for delivery to his group. The Treasurers report was approved as read.

Old Business: Pete was concerned whether or not our reservation for Fuji Park (Orphan Car Meet) has been approved by the City Parks Dept. yet. Ralph Capurro was in charge of contacting the City but wasn't present at the meeting. Pete will try to contact him by phone.

John Erb failed to show up for the Fleischman work party and wanted to know if everyone had fun . He provided small grinders to remove the paint from the firetruck and said he wanted them back - - seriously, he expressed interest in how the work went. Julie said "well you missed a good BBQ!" Everyone got along well and worked hard leaving a bright shiny truck. Art Van Dyke talked to the shop foreman at Les Schwab tires about the best way to work on the fire trucks "split rim wheels", whether to demount the tires first or sandblast them with the tires on. The foreman said to have Chris bring them in and they would demount the tires and remount them, free of charge, after the wheels are sandblasted and painted. Chris was very happy and Julie thanked Art for making the inquiry.

New Business: Pete contacted the Sparks Nugget regarding the possibility of hosting the 2009 Christmas party there. The December 8th date was available so Pete had Gary send a $200 deposit to reserve it. Considerable discussion ensued concerning menu and prices. They ranged from a Butcher Block prime rib sandwich for $13.50 to a combo plate at $43.95. Larry Schnell asked if the prices included tax and gratuity and if there was another choice offered beside red meat. Pete wasn't sure about the former but Liz Wise thought the gratuity was included in the prices quoted. A chicken dinner is available at $26.95. Other questions asked were how large is the private room, how many people will it hold, is the buffet available at a decent price. Pete quoted 25-30 members in attendance. He will contact the Nugget representative and get additional information. A hand count resulted in 7 people choosing a meat dinner, 3 wanting chicken and 2 favoring fish.

Terry Ressler announced the In-Liners Club was hosting its annual fall tour on October 24. They will meet at the Douglas County High School parking lot at 9 a.m. and depart on Hwy 88 to Markleeville thence over Monitor Summit to Walker where they will have a BBQ lunch. Larry Schnell was very excited and wanted to know if a V-8 would be allowed with the In-Liners. Terry said the whole club is welcome regardless of the type of engine, but bring your Studebaker. Larry said he was coming but Mary was lukewarm - he said Mary wants to go to Yosemite instead. Larry may have to satisfy both desires.

Larry Crapo said he got his Avanti frame and chasis attachments (72 pieces) back from the powder coater. The shop owner, a retired older gentleman sandblasted everything and powder coated (paint) the parts for $275.00 The Powderman is located in Sparks near Baldini's, the phone number is 359-2840.

Charlie Case received a phone call from his second cousin in Churchville, VA, informing him an older female customer has many Studebaker parts, trucks and cars for sale. Including a very clean, well maintained R2 Hawk. Her grandfather owned a farm in the nearby vicinity and used Studebaker vehicles exclusively.

Meeting adjourned via a motion made by Larry Crapo and seconded by Pete at 8 p.m.

Submitted by:

Charlie Case, Secretary

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. 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.

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 (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 Wal-Mart

Dec 8^th Christmas party 6pm drinks 7pm dinner See the Pres. message.

Adopt-A-Car wax & shine parties for the year 
     Thursday Feb 12 2009 from 5:30 to 8pm.

Next wax & shine May 14

Next wax & shine July 9

Next wax & shine Sept. 24

Next Wax & shine xxxx,xx

RSVP by 2 days before the party date call 775-333-9300.

     Heritage Workshop 6:45 to 7:45pm 
     topic is batteries and chargers.
     
     Check-in when you arrive.

     Please stop by the Automotive Shop to
     pick up you cleaning kit.
     
     Tables are available in the Museum if
     you wish to bring something to eat.
     See you at the event.

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 out the web site (www.bradpennracing.com) for the lowdown on the the zinc we need for your older flat tappet cam engines. You show not miss the article in the SEP. TW's in the Co-Operator section.

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!

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://www.ipetitions.com/petition/studebaker/

Sign the petition to have a Studebaker included in the

next Cars movie.

Re-printed from “The Echo” - Dec. 2008

SDCer and Studebaker Skytop enthusiast Paul Warta has a new web site for those interested in 1961-1963 and 1963 Cruisers

at www.studebakerskytop.com

Studebaker Vendors : A great list if you need parts or restore help http://www.studebakervendors.com/

What IS Studebaker up to?

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2006/12/12/what-is-studebaker-up-to/

Studebaker had a nice ad for the 1947 "Starlite". This week, they were pushing "the craftsmanship you can trust in every postwar Studebaker." The ad showed a father and son team working together on a crankshaft. They were Stanley Lipowski and his son Stanley Jr. The point of the ad was that Studebaker had a lot of experience and the cars were made by family men who could be trusted to make a good car, "home owning, home-loving friendly townspeople." Presumably this was in contrast to the unionized dregs-of-society who made all the other cars...

STUDEBAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR CARS AND TRUCKS

https://www.studebakerparts.com/studebakerparts/store/s/agora.cgi?page=wirediagrams.html

STUDEBAKER VENDORS
The web site directory to suppliers of parts, services, and restoration aids. 

Studebaker parts - Studebaker catalogs - Studebaker literature

http://www.studebakervendors.com/

Turner MODERN DISC BRAKE
INTERCHANGE KITS FOR:
Avanti,
Studebaker Cars,
Studebaker Trucks

http://www.turnerbrake.com/

Welcome to John's
Old Car and Truck Pictures
If you like old cars and trucks
you've come to the right place

http://www.oldcarandtruckpictures.com/

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 $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. 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 _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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:

My ex-wife started taking flying lessons about the time our divorce started and she got her license shortly before our divorce was final, later that same year.

Yesterday afternoon I got a phone call, that she narrowly escaped injury in the aircraft she was piloting. Seems she was forced to make an emergency landing because of bad weather. Thank God the kids weren't with her.

The FAA issued a preliminary report, citing pilot error: She was flying a single engine aircraft in IFR (instrument flight rating) conditions while only having obtained a VFR (visual flight rating) rating.

The absence of a post-crash fire was likely due to insufficient fuel on board. No one on the ground was injured.

The photograph below was taken at the scene to show the extent of damage to her aircraft.

She was really lucky.

pilot09

I don't care who you are, that's funny!!!!!

Composer:

Gary Crabtree 775-463-3332

24 Shirley Ln.

Yerington NV 89447