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“KISS YOUR HONEY” DAY
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTIAL NOTES PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING AND BRING YOUR IDEAS AND COMMENT
PRESIDENTIAL NOTES
Next time you’re desperate for entertainment, you might check out this website on your computer: www.studebakermotorcompany.com. Seems to be a start up company wanting to revive our favorite marque. They want to build the best vehicle on the road, so they say, and call it a Studebaker. If you click on “showroom”, you can actually see the artist’s renderings of what they might envision the new Hawks, Larks and Presidents will look like. It’s too early to be an April Fool’s joke, and it looks like someone has taken considerable time and effort to create the website. So what’s really going on here? I’ve heard they are looking for investors. Sounds like an uphill battle to me. Nevertheless, I’m keeping my wallet guarded, just so I don’t give in at a weak moment.
I’m pretty sure that January and February are not my favorite months. Just looking out the window one can sense the chill without even stepping foot out there. Tours, parades, Hot August Nights, zone meets and the like seem so far in the future it’s sometimes hard to get motivated when we’re only in February. And the days are just too short! Darkness around 5 PM can also be less than motivating. Guess I must think that when the sun goes down, the day is almost over. Too often it seems I don’t get much done after that. But as I ponder what I write, however, I realize there’s probably a serious leak in my attitude. After all, once it gets to be summer, there might not be enough hours in the day to take care of everything, especially car related matters. So please excuse me now, as I’m going to head out to the garage for some serious wrenching. Here’s hoping that everyone gets their Studebakers running in 2008! See you soon!
News from your Editor Cappy
First, I don’t know how many of us members went to Turlock for one of the first swap meets of the year I saw John Erb and I understand Jay Hubbard also made it. It was sure fun and we escaped the rain until Sunday morning around 11 AM which was about the time we left anyway. There are other swap meets listed in the events listing so maybe we will see you buying up parts for your next project!
Second, the Prez Notes above talked about, in part, tours and how it seemed too early to be thinking about them. I respectfully disagree and suggest this is the best time to be thinking of these events. In fact, I would suggest you put your “thinking caps” on where a nice tour would go to and contact our VP/Tourmaster, Pete and give him your ideas! I would like to see at least 3 tours throughout the summer months.
Third, I have had one person who would like to invite the club over to his house for a show and tell and possible pot luck meal. This event will be later in the spring and will be listed in future editions of this newsletter. If other members would like to contribute their houses to sponsor a tour/show and tell/pot luck during the tour months of May through September, then let Prez Schnell know!
Fourth, as discussed at previous meetings, it is the wish of the members to participate in parades as a way to show off our cars. I understand that there will be a “Honor the War Veterans” parade and car show here in Carson City in May. As I get additional information, I will let the members know how to sign up.
Fifth, last year the club contributed some funds to a youth group to send 2 members back to their National meet and participate in car diagnosis competition. Last meeting, the Prez shared his thoughts that it might be nice to contribute to a cause again this year. I concur and would like to make a suggestion that all members think about how they would like to spend the club’s monies and bring these ideas to our next meeting.
Sixth, on a related note, I have enclosed an article in this newsletter regarding high school auto shop students and one teacher’s attempt to encourage them to work with older cars. Perhaps this is how we as an auto related group could help- if we found a high school or college shop that was interested in promoting such a program, maybe our club could contribute needed parts or tools to encourage them in this endeavor. Just a thought! Again, bring your thoughts/ideas to the next meeting.
Seventh, next year’s SW Zone Meet will be in Milpitas (Sequoia Chapter) followed in 2009 in Sacramento area (Karel Staple Chapter) so I hope most of our members will be able to attend these. More information as it comes to us regarding dates and interest in caravaning.
Last, Happy (but also safe) motoring during these cold and sometimes slippery weather. We need you to participate in all the tours and events we have planned for the Sagebrush members. See you there!
SECRETARY NOTES:
Meeting of January 15, 2008@ Roundtable Pizza-Carson
Members present: President Schnell and Mary, Cases and family, Art and Carol Van Dykes, John and Sandy Erb, Louise Young, Pat Hansen, Pete Kronenberg, Jay and Tina Hubbard, Terry Ressler, Ralph Capurro.
The January, 2008 meeting of the Sagebrush Studebaker Chapter (SDC) began promptly at 7pm at the Round Table Pizza-North Carson City. The meeting was called to order by President Larry Schnell. He introduced the current board of directors as follows: Larry Schnell, President; Pete Kronenberg, Vice-President/Tourmaster; Charlie Case, Secretary; Gary Crabtree, Treasurer.
Secretary’s report: The reading of the November, 2007 meeting (there was no December, 2007 meeting due to Christmas dinner) was read by former Secretary Terry Ressler. No additions or correrctions were noted.
Treasurer’s report: Report was given by Gary Crabtree as follows: Checking account $104.22, Savings $9,215.38. Income was $96.00 in dues, $0.06 interest on checking, $2.70 interest on savings. Christmas dinner income was $286.55 with $540.55 paid out to Carson Station Grill in payment for dinner. Gary reported that the books balanced.
Old Business:
John Erb was asked if the EAA had contributed a donation to the “Rite of Passage” (ROP), the youth group that helped us at the car push at Hot August Nights (HAN), Silver Auction. John replied the item was discussed at their last meeting and that it should happen, but wasn’t paid yet.
President Schnell announced there were 2 positions that needed to be filled: that of Newsletter Editor and Membership Coordinator. He informed us that Ralph Capurro agreed to continue as the editor. Discussion then centered on the duties of the membership coordinator. Some suggestions were given as recritment and retention of members, promoting and advertising the existence of the club, notifying members of meetings and tours, etc. John Erb informed the group about the success of the Karel Staple Chapter SDC efforts to increase their membership in the Sacramento, CA area, by vigorously advertising and promoting the club to approximately 50 members at the present time. Ralph Capurro informed the group there were 55 SDC members listed in the national roster in the State of Nevada and 11 members in Eastern CA, primarily in the Bishop and Portola areas. Larry asked for a volunteer to fill this office; after hearing no takers, Larry recommended appointing his son Steven Schnell, a UNR student and current member to assume the job. John Erb seconded the recommendation and asked that he be given an open hand to develop the furtherance of the Sagebrush Chapter.
Announcement- Announcement that our good friend Lloyd Prather, National Zone Director for the SW Zone has suffered a stroke recently. The secretary will send a “get-well” card from the Chapter.
Christmas Party Recap: It was agreed there was general satisfaction with Carson Station location. It was a spacious accommodations, and the food and service was excellent. Larry recommended we reserve the room again in Dec, 2008 as soon as possible. The participation was down from last year, possibly due to our recently changed eligibility requirements and the fact that only paid up members were called. A recommendation was also made to send a thank you card to Ms. Amy Moss, Larry and Mary Schnell’s daughter, who entertained the dinner guests with a variety of magical card tricks in a very professional manner and was a real crowd pleaser. Secretary asked to send a thank you card to Ms. Moss with address to be supplied by President to secretary.
Sparks Christmas Parde: The Sparks Christmas parade was a success with 7 Studebakers participating including 2 “top-down” convertibles. Many favorable comments and gestures were received by the crowd along the route. The parade was followed by a “bean and meat” feed hosted by Tom and Liz Wise at their home in Sparks. The group would like to participate in the parade again next year and expresses their thanks to Tom and Liz for inviting us.
Special Awards: President Schnell and John Erb were both given a round of applause for having recently received their 40 year pins for continuous SDC membership.
Orphan Car Show- Pres Schnell asked for progress report for the orphan meet. Chairman Bud Domas was not present due to work obligations, but Co-Chairman Charlie Case was asked for a review. Considerable discussion ensued and recommendations were made by the president and the group as a whole. One item misunderstood by the group was the elimination of modified and late model cars at the meet. Bud wanted it clarify this (through Charlie) that only “qualified orphan cars” that were modified, would be eligible to compete for an award. No entry fee will be charged for the display only class. THIS CHANGE WILL HAVE TO BE NOTED IN THE PRE-ADVERTISING AND AT THE GATE, EXPLAINING THE GUIDELINES and will be worked on by Tom and Liz Wise, the advertising chairpersons. Financing: The Sagebrush chapter will underwrite the cost of the meet as a major club function, although an entry fee may be charged for cars entering competition to offset this cost. Judging: The following items were discussed and voted on by the members present (12-0): a) there will be a display class only, no awards; b) no trophies will be awarded to Sagebrush members UNLESS their car is the only one in its class; c) Sagebrush members will not participate in judging, but will be eligible to enter (and thus potentially win an award) their cars; d) Larry will be the Chief Judge and will determine the style of judging as to whether it is strictly people’s choice or otherwise; e) Listing of all appointed chairpersons include: Registration- Gary Crabtree; Field Arrangements and car placement- Art Van Dyke; Judging-Larry Schnell; Food- Ralph Capurro; Raffle and Poker Walk- Peter Kronenberg; Advertising and Signs- Tom and Elizabeth Wise; Trophies/awards and dash plaques- Terry Ressler; f) Ralph Capurro, Luncheon chairman suggested the club do the lunch rather than have it catered. Discussion followed and it was suggested we just purchase tri-tip steak (or similar) and cook it at the site and put it on a Kaiser roll or similar. Other items would include condiments, chips, fruit and drinks. The price of the lunch will be determined, whether it is to be included in entrance fee and amount charged for “display only”, no entrance fee cars; g) Dash plaques will be provided with motion made by VP Kronenberg and passed. Terry Ressler will design and purchase up to 40 of them. Wood wall plaques will be used for the trophies with a dash plaque affixed with separate brass plate announcing the class and placement (e.g. 1st place, 1930-1939, etc.)
New Business
Pete Kronenberg recommended we reserve the Carson Station Grill, location of last year’s Christmas Party, at this time to get our preferred date of Tuesday, December 9, 2008. This date will be requested with an alternate date if our preferred is not available. Larry asked Pete to follow through with the restaurant staff.
National Auto Museum: Gary inquired if we wer going to continue the “adopt a car” program which costs $100 per year. Jay Hubbard said the club hasn’t attended to the 1924 Studebaker Big 6 as much as we could or should. Ralph suggested we send in monies to continue adoption of the car and Gary said he would check to find out the status of our donation to the musuem and report next meeting. Charlie stated he thought it was a matter of poor communication as to the dates, and recommended the new membership chairman (Steven Schnell) should serve as the telephone communicator, calling members prior to all club events. Ralph will follow through with dates and publish them in the “Coming Events” section of the newsletter.
SDC Membership List: Larry asked who is responsible for notifying the National Club of who our current officers are. Tom Young previously handled this. Gary said he would notify SDC and include the new editor and membership coordinator as well.
Jim Webb’s eligibility for membership longevity pin: Charlie asked if Jim could qualify for a 20 or 30 year pin award. The group wasn’t sure if Jim had maintained continuous membership or if he had a break in service. Larry said he would investigate the matter. Jay made a motion that the Sagebrush chapter pay Jim’s National dues as a token of our respect. Seconded by Gary and motion is pending the President’s research.
National Skills USA: Larry reiterated our support and payment of $500 each for 2 youth to attend the convention last year in Kansas City. He feels this was a good will gesture BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEE US DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD BETTER ADVERTISE AND PROMOTE THE STUDEBAKER MYSTIQUE. No action was taken.
Possible Highway Cleanup campaign: Discussion centered on ways to promote the club and question was raised about our past efforts in this regard. Our former area and sign was removed during the construction of the new freeway. Also, many of the members are getting older and the effort may not be worth the advertising value of the State sign. Some members felt that some members and potential members may have abandoned the club because of a too great an emphasis placed on the cleanup events. Other avenues of exposure were discussed and members felt parades would be most productive (i.e. Nevada Day, Reno Rodeo, Bridgeport Days, etc). Free advertising of coming events in the local newspaper for various clubs is also available. Pete will look into the dates of these events and report back. Ralph asked if their was a list of tours available for publication in the newsletter and Pete answered “not yet”, but that any event will be communicated to the editor so it may be published in the newsletter.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM. Please forward any additions or corrections to the minutes to Charlie Case at (775) 882-5332. Respectfully submitted, C. Case
WANT ADS
Please keep the editor informed about cars that may be for sale or have been sold
1924 Studebaker Roadster $3100. Also 1950 Jeep PU with Ford flathead V-8 $1400. Also 1926 Dodge Roadster $1700. Contact Jim @ (775)463-4080 (Yerington, NV)
1938 Studebaker Club Sedan, unrestored, rare body style, complete. $3750. Contact Lee @ (707)372-2841 (Richmond, CA)
1940 Studebaker Champion 4 dr. $2200. Contact Greg @ (916)944-0813 (Carmichael, CA)
1942 Studebaker 5 pass coupe. $2200. Also 1954 Studebaker coupe, set up for Chevy V-8 $4500. Also 1950 Crosley pickup $1800. Also 1949 Chevy coupe, $1600. Contact Jim @ (775)463-4080 (Yerington, NV)
1949 Studebaker 1/2 ton short be truck project $1300. Also 1950 Studebaker bullet nose, grilles, fenders , hood, etc. $125. Also 1939 Packard transmission $175. Also 1941 International woody $4500. Contact Frank @ (510)581-4893 (Hayward, CA)
1950 Studebaker truck cab and front end sitting on Willys 4x4 chassis and Ford 351 V8 and AT mounted to frame. $200. Call Russ @ (775) 762-1195 (Reno, NV)
1956 Studebaker Skyhawk. $1250. Call Mike @ (562)712-0168
1962 Studebaker 289 motor $250. Also HD Car or construction trailer with 2 electric braked axles, 19’ x 82” wide diamond plate bed. $3750 Contact Roger @ (916)422-2613 or 290-2613 (cell)
Studebaker 259 V-8 engines (2)- complete but apart. $150/ engine Contact Gary @ (530)345-3329 (Chico, CA)
1940 Packard 110 4 dr sedan. 6 cyl rebuilt but rest of car disassembled. $2500. Contact Brian @ (916)636-3559 (Rancho Cordova, CA)
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@sbcglobal.net. He wants to sell all his stuff in one lot. 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.
1965 Rambler 6 cyl 4dr AT. $1500 OBO. Call (916)889-4657 (Sacramento, CA)
1952 Chevy 2 dr coupe. No engine or trans and car apart. $1600. Contact Troy @ (530)333-2658 (Garden Valley, CA)
1955-57 Chevy misc NOS parts and used engines and other body and frame parts. Contact Dave @ (530)343-3860 (Chico, CA)
1957 Chevy Bel-Air Sedan 4 dr, complete but apart. $1800. Also 1975 Buick LeSabre convertible $950. Contact Ralph @ (209)267-0256 (Jackson, CA)
1957 Dodge PU, solid runs and drives $2800. Also 1935 Dodge business coupe $4500. Info @ (530)200-6526 (Red Bluff, CA)
1966 Dodge Coronet 440 2 dr hardtop. Body sound but needs work. $1500 OBO. Contact Arthur @ (530)628-4150 (Hayfork, CA)
1928-31 Ford Model A parts. Contact John @ (916)786-5941(Roseville, CA)
1928-31 Ford Model A parts. Contact Jim @ (530)644-3534 (Placerville, CA)
1932 Ford frame, roller, straight axle $6500. Contact Don @ (530)642-2812 (Diamond Springs, CA)
1949 Ford 2 dr sedan, complete original car. $2500. Contact John @ (707)322-4539 (Napa, CA)
1957 Ford Ranchero parts car. $800. Roller but has rust in cab. Contact Ron @ (916)663-1285 (Penryn, CA)
1957 Ford Ranchero parts including doors, hood and other body and frame parts. Also 1954 Packard Cavalier parts. Contact Scott @ (805)928-2031 (Santa Maria, CA)
1962 Ford Ranchero (Falcon chassis) $600 OBO. Has some body damage to front fender. Contact Rich @ (209)368-9681 (Lodi, CA)
1964-65 Ford Rancheros (3 of them)- $3900 OBO for all 3. Call Ernie @ (775)265-2964 (Gardnerville, NV)
1962 Lincoln 4 dr convertible- needs total resto but has all parts. $3480. Call Ralph @ (209)267-0256 (Jackson, CA)
1956 Plymouth 2 dr sedan, 6cyl, 3 sp. Glass and trim excellent but rust in trunk floor and rockers. $750 Contact Paul @ (805)929-5389 (Nipomo, CA)
EVENTS
Sagebrush Chapter Tours or Events.
Meetings (for next 3 months) (PLEASE NOTE THAT CLUB MEETING IS GENERALLY ON 3rd TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH)
February 19, 2008- at North Carson Round Table Pizza
March 18, 2008- at North Carson Round Table Pizza
April 15, 2008- at North Carson Round Table Pizza
Tours or Parades- (additional events published as editor is informed)
May 18, 2008 (Sun)- The Karel Staple Chapter of SDC in Sacramento area, has an annual pot luck lunch at the home of Frantz Spycher, 3711 Pond Place, Auburn, CA. Some members of the Sagebrush chapter have periodically attended over the years. Perhaps this year we could attend in mass and get to know this group better. They will be hosting the 2009 SW Zone Meet and may need our help to reciprocate their help at our last SW Zone Meet. Give it some thought and let’s talk about at our next meeting.
June 14, 2008 (Sat)- Sagebrush Studebakers presents its “5th annual Orphan Meet” at Fuji Park, Carson City (south side of town next to Costco). Time: Parking- 8:00-10:00 AM; Judging 10 AM- 1 PM. Lunch 11:30 AM- 1 PM. Awards 2:00-2:30 PM. Additional information will be noted in later newsletters or contact Bud Domas at (775) 885-8535 or Charlie Case at (775) 882-5332.
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.
Feb 8-10, 2008 (Fri-Sun)- Sacramento, CA- Autorama - Cal Expo. (877)ROD-SHOW for details
Feb 19-20, 2008 (Tue-Wed)- Reno, NV at National Auto Museum. AARP Safe Drivers Class for Drivers over 50. Cost $10. Time: 1-5PM. Contact Bill Perry @ (775)815-7520. Reservations required and class limited to 30.
Feb 21, 2008 (Thurs)- Reno, NV- Adopt a Car and Heritage Workshop at National Auto Museum. All Sagebrush members requested to attend and spiff up our 1924 Studebaker Big 6 car that the club has “adopted”. No cost. Time is 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Further info @ (775) 333-9300.
Feb 24, 2008 (Sun)- Hayward, CA- Swap Meet and Car show sponsored by BAHCC at Cal State Hayward campus. Info @ (510)835-6069.
March 2, 2008 (Sun)- Sacramento, CA- 2008 Spring Swap Meet at Towe Auto Museum under capital freeway between 20th and 22nd and W and X sts. Info @ (916)442-6802.
March 16, 2008 (Sun)- So. AZ Chapter March Madness Meet- Fenton Park. Car Show and swap meet. Info from Chris @ (520)294-9106.
March 23, 2008 (Sun)- 3rd annual all VW show and swap meet @ Niello VW in Sacramento.
March 28-30, 2008 (Fri-Sun)- Oakhurst, CA- Spring in the Sierra Car Show at Oakhurst Community Center. Info @ (800)443-0268 and ask for Dave.
March 29-30, 2008 (Sat-Sun)- Pleasanton, CA- 26th Annual All American Goodguys Get-Together- at fairgrounds includes swap meet and car corral. Info @ (925)838-9876.
March 29-30, 2008 (Sat-Sun)- San Jose, CA- 21st Annual Clubman’s All British Motorcycle Weekend @ Santa Clara Co. Fairgrounds. Contact Don @ (415)898-0330
March 30, 2008 (Sun)- Vallejo, CA- Nor-Cal Cycle Swap Meet, Solano Co. Fairgrounds. Info @ (800)762-9785
April 6, 2008 (Sat)- Woodland, CA- Swap Meet @ Woodland Community College presented by Hays Truck Museum. Contact Hubert @ (530)662-0629
April 13, 2008 (Sun)- Sacramento, CA- Swap meet at Sac State Univ parking lot sponsored by Sacramento Chevy Club. Contact Mel @ (916)987-6764
April 16-20, 2008 (Wed-Sun)- Redding, CA- Kool April Nites. Info @ (530)226-0844.
April 26, 2008 ISat)- Citrus Heights, CA- April Springfest Car Show @ Sunrise Mall, sponsored by Capital City Cruisers. Contact Rex @ (916)991-5555.
April 26, 2008 (Sat)- Grass Valley, CA- 23rd Annual Grass Valley Car Show in Historic Downtown Grass Valley. Contact Howard @ (530)272-8315.
April 27, 2008 (Sun)- Fresno, CA- Auto Swap Meet and Car Corral at fairgrounds. Info @ (209)356-0436.
April 27, 2008 (Sun)- Vallejo, CA- 28th annual Swap Meet and Car Corral sponsored by Nor-Cal Olds club. Contact Dave or Ken @ (916)655-1588 or 782-3637.
April 27, 2008 (Sun)- Sacramento, CA- Car and Motorcycle swap meet presented by NorCal Horseless Carriage Club and Fort Sutter Antique MC club @ American River College, 4700 College Oak Dr. Contact Robin @ (916)985-3569.
May 3, 2008 (Sat)- Union City, CA- 10th Annual All American Truck Show @ Kennedy Park.. Info @ (408)258-2985.
May 3, 2008 (Sat)- Redwood City, CA- All Studebaker Swap Meet @ Studebaker West Parking lot. Contact Carl @ (650)366-8787.
May 4, 2008 (Sun)- Vallejo, CA- VW Show and shine and Swap meet. @ Solano Co. Fairgrounds.
May 4, 2008 (Sun)- Turlock, CA- Spring Swap Meet @ Stanislaus Fairgrouds. Info @ (209)358-3334
May 4, 2008 (Sun)- Sacramento, CA- Ford Lovers West Coast Natioals, drags, car show and swap meet @ Sacramento Raceway. Info @ (916)363-2653.
May 7-9, 2008 (Wed-Fri)- Sacramento, CA- 22nd annual Automotive Legislative Conference presented by Assoc of CA Car clubs @ Towe Auto Museum. $35. Info from Bob @ (916)276-4081.
May 8, 2008 (Thur)- Reno, NV- Adopt a Car and Heritage Workshop at National Auto Museum. All Sagebrush members requested to attend and spiff up our 1924 Studebaker Big 6 car that the club has “adopted”. No cost. Time is 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Further info @ (775) 333-9300.
May 9, 2008 (Fri)- Reno, NV- AARP Safe Drivers Class for Drivers over 50. Time 8:30-4:30 pm See contact info (Feb 19-20) above.
May 17, 2008 (Sat)- Gardnerville, NV- Valley Cruisers Rock-A-Thon, @ Heritage Park. Car show, swap meet and vintage tractor show. Contact Chuck @ (775)265-0548.
May 18, 2008 (Sun)- Placerville, CA- Hangtown Car Show 9am-3pm. $20. Info @ (530)622-1731.
May 18, 2008 (Sun)- Roseville, CA- Swap Meet presented by Capitol A’s in Placer Co. Fairgrounds. Contact Harry or Jim @ (916)833-8333 or 791-3146
May 18, 2008 (Sun)- Woodland, CA- British Car Show and Swap Meet @ Yolo Co. Fairgrounds. Call Carl @ (916)761-2626.
May 29-June 1, 2008 (Thur-Sun)- Vanersborg, SWEDEN- Studebaker European International Meet-2008. Info @ www. studebakerklubben.se
May 30-June 5, 2008 (Fri-Thurs)- Monterey, CA- 2nd Annual Monterey Rock and Rod Festival @ Monterey Co. Fairgrounds. Call Terry @ (831)649-0102.
May 31, 2008 (Sat)- Rocklin, CA- Townsmen Car Club Poker Run, BBQ and Car Show @ Jasper’s Rest. Contact Jim @ (916)663-1118.
May 31-June 1, 2008 (Sat-Sun)- Pleasanton, CA- 15th annual Summer Goodguys Get-Together @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Info @ (925)838-9876.
June 2, 2008 (Mon)- Reno, NV- Concours d’ Arrogonce. Info @ (775)240-4480.
June 3-8, 2008 (Tues-Sun)- Reno, NV- Annual Round Nevada Classic Car Tour. Info @ (775)240-4480.
June 4-8, 2008 (Wed-Sun)- Sparks, NV- Chrysler 300 Club National Meet @ J.A. Nugget. Info from Larry @ (510)794-7911 or Chuck @ (775)265-0548.
June 7, 2008 (Sat)- Lincoln, CA- 7th annual Route 65 Kiwanis Car Show @ City Hall. Contact Gail @ (916)543-5222.
June 7, 2008 (Sat)- West Sacramento, CA- Burgiemen River Walk Classic Car Show and Super Raffle. Contact Don @ (916)424-2145.
June 8, 2008 (Sun)- Reno, NV- Toys for Tots Car Show @ A & W Restaurant, Plumb Ln at Kietzke, 9am-4pm. $15. Info @ (775)544-2833
June 8, 2008 (Sun)- Woodland, CA- 9th annual Hot Rod and Custom MC show presented by Woodland Street Cruisers @ Yolo Co. Fairgrounds. Contact Larry @ (530)662-3814.
June 8, 2008 (Sun)- Auburn, CA- Swap Meet @ Gold Country Fairgrounds presented by Motherlode Model T club. Contact Ron @ (530)889-0226.
June 13-14, 2008 (Fri-Satj- Sparks, NV- Corvette Gathering @ John Ascuga’s Nugget. Contact Rocky @ (530)308-1447.
June 19-22, 2008 (Thur-Sun)- So. Lake Tahoe, CA- Corvettes at Lake Tahoe @ Horizon Casino. Contact Ernie @ (530)542-0485.
June 21, 2008 (Sat)- Rancho Cordova, CA- Mopar Day in the Park 15 @ Hagan Park. Contact Bob @ (916)925-0336.
June 23-28, 2008 (Mon-Sat)- Ventura, CA- CORSA Int. Corvair convention. Info @ www.corvair.org
July 11-12, 2008 (Fri-Sat)- McCloud/Volcano, CA- Volcano Rod Run. Contact Sherry @ (530)275-4667.
July 22-23, 2008 (Tue-Wed)- Reno, NV- AARP Safe Drivers Class for Drivers over 50. Time 1-5 pm See contact info (Feb 19-20) above.
July 24, 2008 (Thurs)- Reno, NV-Adopt a Car and Heritage Workshop at National Auto Museum. All Sagebrush members requested to attend and spiff up our 1924 Studebaker Big 6 car that the club has “adopted”. No cost. Time is 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Further info @ (775) 333-9300.
Aug 7-9, 2008 (Thur-Sat)- Reno, NV- 43rd annual Reno Swap Meet and Car Corral. Info @ (916)933-0949
Aug 17, 2008 (Sun)- Turlock, CA- Summer Swap Meet @ Stanislaus Fairgrounds. Contact Ryan @ (209)356-0436.
Aug 17, 2008 (Sun)- Chico, CA- 38th annual Chico Swap Meet @ Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Contact (530)533-4215.
Aug 17, 2008 (Sun)- Pebble Beach, CA- Concours d’Elegance @ Pebble Beach. Contact Sandra @ (831)622-1700.
Aug 22-24, 2008 (Fri-Sun)- Pleasanton, CA- 22nd annual Goodguys West Coast Nationals @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Info @ (925)838-9876.
Aug 31, 2008 (Sun)- Fresno, CA- Auto swap meet and car corral @ Fresno Co. Fairgrounds. Contact Ryan @ (209)356-0436.
Sept 1, 2008 (Mon)- Citrus Heights, CA- Labor Day Show and Party @ Sunrise Mall sponsored by Capital City Cruisers. Call Rex @ (916)991-5555.
Sept 14-20, 2008 (Sun-Sat)- Lancaster, PA- SDC 44th annual International Meet. Contact Denny @ (814)364-9629 or wait for info in TW.
Sept 14, 2008 (Sun)- Grants Pass, OR- 33rd annual Swap Meet sponsored by Caveman Vintage Car Club at Josephine Co Fairgrounds. Parts, cars and antiques. Contact (541)476-4851 or 479-7580 for info.
Sept 20-21, 2008 (Sat-Sun)- Reno, NV- 8th annual Car and Truck Autorama and Poker Run @ Atlantis Casino. 9am-3pm. Info @ (775)544-2833.
Sept 25, 2008 (Thurs)- Reno, NV- Adopt a Car and Heritage Workshop at National Auto Museum. All Sagebrush members requested to attend and spiff up our 1924 Studebaker Big 6 car that the club has “adopted”. No cost. Time is 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Further info @ (775) 333-9300.
Sept 25-28, 2008 (Thur-Sun)- Mesquite, NV- Zion Chapter Fall Fun Fest Studebaker car show @ Virgin River Hotel/Casino. Info from Gary @ (435)674-1674
Sept 27, 2008 (Sat)- Rancho Cordova, CA- Sacramento Classic Car Show to Benefit Guide Dogs of America @ Hagan Park. Contact Bob @ (916)988-0634.
Oct 7-8, 2008 (Tue-Wed)- Reno, NV- AARP Safe Drivers Class for Drivers over 50. Time 1-5 pm See contact info (Feb 19-20) above.
Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)- French Camp, CA- 19th Annual Hot Rod Party, Paulsen Ranch Info @ (209)983-0271
Oct 19, 2008 (Sun)- Turlock, CA- Fall Swap Meet @ Stanislaus Co. Fairgrounds. Contact (209)358-3334.
Oct 25, 2008 (Sat)- Citrus Heights, CA- Octoberfest Car Show @ Sunrise Mall. Contact Rex @ (916)991-5555.
Nov 8-9, 2008 (Sat-Sun)- Pleasanton, CA- 19th annual autumn Goodguys Get-together at fairgrounds. Swap meet and car corral. Info @ (925)838-9876.
Nov 23, 2008 (Sun)- Orangevale, CA- Christmas @ the Lake @ Lake Natoma/Nimbus Dam. Fee is 1 unwrapped Christmas present. Contact John @ (916)369-6133.
July 12-18, 2009 (Sun-Sat)- Cedar Rapids, IA- SDC’s 45th International Meet. Contact Al @ (319)377-1069
May 31-June 4, 2010 (Sun-Sat)- Glendale, AZ- SDC’s 46th International Meet. Contact Larry Vahe (former member of Sagebrush) @ 58PKHawk@cableone.net
June 19-25, 2011 (Sun-Sat)- Springfield, MI- SDC’s 47th International Meet. No info at this time.
Laughs (presented by Jay Hubbard!
This is how the stock market works.
Once upon a time in a village, a man appeared and announced to the villagers that he would buy monkeys for $10 each. The villagers, seeing that there were many monkeys around, went out to the forest and started catching them. The man bought thousands at $10 and as supply started to diminish, the villagers stopped their efforts. He further announced that he would now buy at $20. This renewed the efforts of the villagers and they started catching monkeys again. Soon the supply diminshed even further and people started going back to their farms. The offer increased to $25 each and the supply of monkeys became so little that it was an effort to even see a monkey, let alone catch it. The man now announced that he would buy monkeys at $50, however, since he had to go to the city on some business, his assistant would now buy on behalf of him. In the absence of the man, the assistant told the villagers, “Look at all these monkeys in the big cage that the man has collected. I will sell them to you at $35 and when the man returns from the city, you can sell them to him for $50 each!” The villagers rounded up all their savings and bought all the monkeys. THEN THEY NEVER SAW THE MAN NOR HIS ASSISTANT, only monkeys everywhere! Now you have a better understanding of how the stock market works!
Anyone who has worked on British cars with Lucas electrics can relate to these quips!
The Lucas Electric motto: “Get Home Before Dark”
Lucas denies having invented darkness. But they still claim “sudden, unexpected darkness”.
Lucas- inventor of the first intermittent wiper
Lucas- inventor of the self-dimming headlamp.
The 3 position Lucas switch- DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other 3 switch settings: Smoke, Smolder and Ignite!
The original anti-theft device- Lucas Electric Products
“I’ve had a Lucas pacemaker for months and have never experienced any prob......”
If Lucas made guns, wars would not start either!
It’s not true that Lucas, in 1947, tried to get Parliament to repeal Ohm’s Law. They withdrew their efforts when they met with too much resistance!
Did you hear about the Lucas powered torpedo? It sank.
Did you hear the one about the guy that peeked into a Land Rover and asked the owner, “How do you tell 1 switch from another at night, since they all look the same?” The owner replied, “It doesn’t matter which one you use, nothing happens!”
Back in the 1970’s, Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which didn’t suck.
QA phoned and advised Engineering that they had trouble with his design shorting out. So the Engineer made the wires longer.
Why do the English drink warm beer? Lucas makes the refrigerators!
Bell invented the phone, Edison invented the light bulb and Lucas invented the short circuit
Recommended
procedure before taking on a repair of Lucas equipment: Check the
position of the stars, kill a chicken and walk 3 times sunwise around
your car chanting: “Oh, mighty Prince of Darkness, protect your
unworthy servant”.
