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1 Volume 47 No. 05 May 2013 Bill & Gertie Davis 1927 Commander Inside This Issue Editor s Corner 2 Studebaker of the Month 7 Chapter News 3, 4, 5 Looking Ahead 8

The Pikes Peak Potluck and Abbey Car Show is Saturday May 18 in Canon City.

2 May 2013 Page 2 Editor s Corner Lots of activities are happening this month. The annual Conestoga Birthday Brunch is Sunday, May 19. We need everyone who is planning to attend to RSVP either Ray or Rex by May 12. The flyer with all the information is in this newsletter. The Pikes Peak Potluck and Abbey Car Show is Saturday May 18 in Canon City. Tom Thornburg, who plays in the band Fireweed, has invited all Studebaker drivers to attend the annual Bluegrass Music Festival June 2 in Pueblo. Arrive in your Studebaker and get in FREE can t beat that. More information is in the newsletter. Fireweed will also be playing at the International Meet welcome night. Speaking of the International Meet, have you registered yet? If not, the time is now. Chuck and Dave have been running on full throttle, and it will help them to have all members who are planning to attend get their paperwork in early. See you on the road, Rick Pikes Peak members in front of a B25 Bomber which is one of the many World War II planes that have been restored by the World War II Aviation Museum in Colorado Springs.

3 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 3 Pikes Peak Chapter SDC May 2013 Chapter News The National Museum of World War II Aviation tour was enjoyed by 24 members and guests. The guided tour of the World War Aviation Museum brought to life the importance that aviation had in WWII and today. The tour included many restored WWII airplanes and the tour of Westpac Restoration. Lunch and monthly meeting was held at the Airplane Restaurant. We want to thank our hosts Pete Tetley, and Paul and Tiffany Koch. The May meeting and potluck lunch will be May 18 at the Canon City Abbey Car Show. Members are asked to make sure they register for the show. We will be meeting at the Wal -Mart parking lot in Canon City before 9 a.m. so we can all park together. David Batchelor and Iris McBride are the host: 719/ Since the last newsletter Dave Batchelor lost his father David Batchelor Sr. We want to send our sympathy to Dave and his family. Dave Sr. was such an interesting individual and a joy to be around. Also, we would like to send get well wishes to Shirley Zaner. She has been having health issues and is on the mend. Other members that are on the mend are Karen Donkle and Trish Price. Pikes Peak Chapter has also been assigned the responsibility of collecting items for the Studebaker Foundation Auction which is held the evening of July 3rd. We are asking members of the Conestoga Chapter, Western Wheels Chapter, and the Pikes Peak Chapter to donate items to be auctioned to benefit the foundation. These items can be either Studebaker related or nonrelated. The items will be collected at the Memorabilia Room which is the Fremont Room at the Crowne Plaza. It is time to register for the 49th SDC International Meet don't wait till the last minute. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chuck Donkle at cdonkle@rural-com.com or phone 719/ or David Bachelor twojunner@bresnan.net or phone 719/

4 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 4 Studebaker Drivers Club Conestoga Chapter Meeting April 28, 2013 In attendance were 15 members and 10 guests. Six Studebakers were parked in the lot in front of the Kirkland Museum. Members and guests gathered on a beautiful, sunny day at the Kirkland Museum of Decorative Art for an arranged tour. Accomplished tour guides Shelly Blecky and Lisa Curtis provided a delightful and informative narrative as they guided us through stunning collections of international decorative art, Colorado and regional art, and a vast collection of original Vance Kirkland paintings as well as artifacts from his school of art. After the hour-plus museum tour, the SDC party walked to the Cheeky Monk Restaurant for a group lunch. President Roger Zaner conducted a brief business meeting commencing at 1:30 p.m. Roger welcomed 6 guests including 4 who represented the Forney Museum. He thanked Rex Osborn for making arrangements for the Kirkland Museum tour and the group lunch. Roger reminded all of the Cruzin Havana event scheduled June 15. He also updated us on Shirley Zaner s recent health complications with his optimism that she would be back home soon. We were also reminded that next month s event will be the annual Conestoga Chapter Birthday Brunch at Mt. Vernon Country Club, hosted by Catherine and Ray Petros on Sunday, May 19. Because of the high noise level in the restaurant, Roger concluded the meeting without a treasurer s report, or other items of business. Respectfully submitted by John Murphy substituting for Secretary Trish Price. New member Norman Burger showed up at the World War II Museum in his 2003 Avanti

5 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 5 In Memory of Gene Sell Eugene Gene (to all his friends) Sell, 72, of Kimball, NE lost his battle with lung cancer on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Denver. Services were held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Patrick Aime officiating. A caravan of six Studebakers followed the hearse to the Kimball cemetery. Leading the caravan was Gene s door hardtop of teal green driven by his son. Gene was born in Sidney, NE on December 17, He graduated from the Potter High School in 1960 and began working at the Sidney Airport. He then worked in the oil field as a truck driver and retired from ABF. Gene had many loves in his life including airplanes, motorcycles, and his Studebaker. But more importantly, he loved his family and making people smile. He was a member and past President of the Western Wheels SDC. Memorials were established to the NRA. Survivors include his daughter Genee Sell-Jacobs of Riverton, WY; son and daughter-in-law Corey and Bambi Sell of Scottsbluff, NE; brother Donald (Bernice) Sell of Dinosaur, CO; step-daughters Audieanne (Jeff) Dillion of Bridgeport, NE and Kamm (Rick) Powell of Gering, NE; 9 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew John Sell. Respectfully submitted by Wanda Mowry and the Western Wheels SDC

Western Outlook May 2013 Page 6 Bluegrass at the Fair Mike Thornburg would like to invited all Studebaker Drivers to the 24th annual Bluegrass at

If you show up in your Studebaker, you and all occupants will get FREE Admission.

6 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 6 Bluegrass at the Fair Mike Thornburg would like to invited all Studebaker Drivers to the 24th annual Bluegrass at the Fair which is being held June 2 at the Colorado State Fair Grounds in Pueblo. If you show up in your Studebaker, you and all occupants will get FREE Admission. You will be allowed to park near the main stage, and you are free to arrive, leave and return at your leisure throughout the day. The show starts at 9 a.m. and will go till approximately 7 p.m. There are 18 bands scheduled to perform. Contact Tom at for more information.

Western Outlook May 2013 Page 7 Studebaker of the Month My 1927 Studebaker Commander E.W.Q., 5-window coupe with a Big Six engine was a gift from my mother-in law in 1970.

7 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 7 Studebaker of the Month My 1927 Studebaker Commander E.W.Q., 5-window coupe with a Big Six engine was a gift from my mother-in law in The car was originally purchased by Gertie s step-father, George Beismann, in Rapid City, South Dakota in Mr. Beismann was in his 60 s when he bought the car. He did not know how to drive and would not let anyone teach him. Consequently, he did a good job of denting all four fenders over the years. One day Mr. Beismann and his nephew were on their way home from Sturgis to Rapid City when for some reason his nephew grabbed the steering wheel while he was driving and the car ran off the road and hit a post. The windshield was broken and the fenders and door were damaged. After retiring, I started a two year restoration on the Commander. The fenders were straightened, the door panels were replaced, the windshield was replaced with safety glass and the door glasses and back glass were tempered for safety. Two pieces of wood in the trunk had to be replaced, the car was re-painted and the top, headliner, and carpeting were replaced. The restoration was completed in The original seats were leather and remained in the car until Gertie and I had a small wreck in Alabama. The leather cracked and they were then replaced. The Commander has won Best of Show at least twice and has taken several First Place awards in the pre-war category at Studebaker zone meets. It has been on the Glidden Tour at Kerrville, Texas; Stauton, VA; Mackinaw City, MI; Decatur, AL; and Golden, CO. On the Kerrville tour it won the Best Studebaker award. It has received a First Place Junior, First Place Senior, and First Place Grand National award from with the Antique Auto Club of America. I received an invitation to the Concourse d Elegance show at Lubbock, Texas in I ve driven it in a number of parades and placed it in numerous car shows. When I received the car, it had about 8000 actual miles. Today is has about 19,000 actual miles. The Antique Studebaker Review of November/December 1998 stated this car May be the only survivor of this year, model, and body style. Bill Davis

Western Outlook May 2013 Page 8 CONESTOGA Sunday, May 19: Annual Conestoga Chapter Birthday Brunch at Mount Vernon Country Club. RSVP no later than May 12.

8 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 8 CONESTOGA Sunday, May 19: Annual Conestoga Chapter Birthday Brunch at Mount Vernon Country Club. RSVP no later than May 12. Rex Osborn (303) or Ray Petros (303) PIKES PEAK Saturday, May 18: Car Show and Pot Luck Lunch at the Abbey in Canon City. Dave Batchelor (719) TH Studebaker International Meet Sunday, June 30 - Saturday, July 6 Colorado Springs Get your registration in now. You can also register on-line at:

9 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 9 CONESTOGA S BIRTHDAY BRUNCH AT MT. VERNON COUNTRY CLUB MAY 19, 2013 AT 11:00 AM (RESERVATIONS ONLY) DRESS CODE: BUSINESS CASUAL TIE OR JACKET (PLEASE NO JEANS OR T-SHIRTS) $23.00 PER PERSON $12.00 FOR CHILDREN AGE 3 TO 11 (UNDER 3 IS FREE) PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY SUNDAY, MAY 12 BY CALLING Ray OR Rex MEET AT HERITAGE SQUARE BETWEEN 9:30AM 10:00AM DEPART AT 10:00AM CARAVAN TO MT. VERNON ARRIVE AT MT. VERNON AT 10:30AM BRUNCH AT 11:00AM DRIVE YOUR STUDEBAKER or AVANTI!! It is the 161-year anniversary of Studebaker (1852). It will be Conestoga s 45th birthday celebration and our 17th annual brunch at MVCC. We will make plans to attend the Int l SDC Meet and AOAI (Avanti) Meet in Colorado Springs June 30-July 6, 2013 The chapter meeting will be at Ray & Catherine Petros house after the Brunch. As is tradition, a cake will feature a Stude theme on it and there will be drinks and ice cream too. Ray s Studebaker model car collection will also be on display.

Western Outlook May 2013 Page 10 STUDEBAKER DEALS For Sale: 1951 Studebaker Champion 4 door sedan in Reo Green.

Engine was rebuilt plus new clutch & wiring harness less than a thousand miles ago by Studebakers West. New seat upholstery, bumpers chromed & new wide white walls. Everything works.

net Parts for Sale M5 Truck Fenders Right & Left Side Very Good M5,15,16,17 Grill Left, Right & Center M5 Hood Hinges Hood Locking Plate 4 Carter WE 715 Carbs 2 Carter WE 496 Carbs 185 Engine Block

10 Western Outlook May 2013 Page 10 STUDEBAKER DEALS For Sale: 1951 Studebaker Champion 4 door sedan in Reo Green. This is a 6 cylinder car with 3 speed manual transmission with over drive built in the Los Angeles factory. Engine was rebuilt plus new clutch & wiring harness less than a thousand miles ago by Studebakers West. New seat upholstery, bumpers chromed & new wide white walls. Everything works. Over $21,000 invested. Asking $10,000. Contact Charles Laurence at or claurence@cox.net Parts for Sale M5 Truck Fenders Right & Left Side Very Good M5,15,16,17 Grill Left, Right & Center M5 Hood Hinges Hood Locking Plate 4 Carter WE 715 Carbs 2 Carter WE 496 Carbs 185 Engine Block 185 Crankshaft.010 under with Bearings 6 Cyl Competition Cam 170 OHV Head with Valves & Springs Dick Eichof Windshield with molding and trim for any Hawk, $160. Rear Window with molding for '62-'64 GT Hawk,$175. Together $300. Contact Studebaker Engine Wanted I am looking for any leads on being able to purchase a Studebaker Standard 6 engine for my customers 1927 Country Club Coupe. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Brian Riekenberg

Western Outlook MAY BIRTHDAY S Jeanette Heithoff 1 Maxine Beldt 23 Arden Exner 5 Glen Davis 24 Tim Miller 5 Beth Janecek 25 Julie Lind 5 Jack Thiel 25 Linden Welle 6 Pete Tetley 27 Elmer Giltner 11

11 Western Outlook MAY BIRTHDAY S Jeanette Heithoff 1 Maxine Beldt 23 Arden Exner 5 Glen Davis 24 Tim Miller 5 Beth Janecek 25 Julie Lind 5 Jack Thiel 25 Linden Welle 6 Pete Tetley 27 Elmer Giltner 11 Jan Farmer 28 Darlene Wylie 12 Ernie Schmidt 28 Don Aust 13 Brian Emerson 28 Palma Heede 14 Will Kuhlers 29 Chuck Donkle 17 Norm Gieseker 30 Rick Hawkins 18 Kathy Moormeier 30 Mark Koch 18 MAY ANNIVERSARIES Steve & Sandy Doerschlag 21 Welcome New Members Marie Schulz Western Wheels Tony & Judy Reese Conestoga The Western Outlook is the newsletter of the Conestoga, Pikes Peak and Western Wheels chapters of the Studebaker Drivers Club. Please submit any corrections, suggestions or ideas to the editor at: westernoutlook@aol.com May 2013 Page 11 CHAPTER OFFICERS Conestoga Chapter: President: Roger Zaner Vice Pres: Rex Osborn Secretary: Trish Price Treasurer: Shelia Rink Sunshine Fund: Kay Murray CCCC: Shirley Zaner Events: Rex Osborn Editor: Rick Hawkins WesternOutlook@aol.com Website: Pikes Peak Chapter: President: Dave Batchelor Vice Pres: James Harness Secretary: Chuck Donkle Treasurer: Norm Gieseker Tour Master: Pete Tetley CCCC: Roger Zaner Western Wheels Chapter: President: Dallas Whiting Vice Pres: Bonita Case Secretary: Stuart Tritt Treasurer: Perry Meyers Tour Master: Betty Steinwart

12 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Rick Hawkins, Editor 7381 View Pointe Circle Wellington, CO Studebakers Are First Class

THE WESTERN OUTLOOK. Inside this Issue 1963 GRAN TURISMO HAWK. Owned by Rick Hawkins. April 2012 Volume 46 No. 04

THE WESTERN OUTLOOK. Inside this Issue 1963 GRAN TURISMO HAWK. Owned by Rick Hawkins. April 2012 Volume 46 No. 04 April 2012 Volume 46 No. 04 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK 1963 GRAN TURISMO HAWK Owned by Rick Hawkins Inside this Issue Editor s Corner 2 Looking Ahead 6 Chapter News 3 & 4 New Members 7 Conestoga Meeting 5 Mount