The Washington August 2017 Greater Seattle Chapter SDC Founded in 1969 Volume 47 Number 8 The President s STEERING COLUMN Hello! July was a very busy month with lots of Studebakerrelated events! We had our annual, multichapter, multi-club Mud Mountain Dam picnic which was very well attended. We had special guests, Denny and Cindy Foust. They live in Pennsylvania and are from the Keystone SDC chapter, but they were in our area on behalf of the International Meet Committee. If you were at the picnic, you heard our request for volunteers for the 2018 SDC International meet, which will be happening in late August 2018 in Tacoma. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered so far. I am in the process of sending out emails to all of the committees to firm up volunteers and to start on the next wave of planning. As I write this, we seem to have a good number of volunteers for the swap meet, registration, hospitality, tours and we even have an SDC meet treasurer! We still need some people to help with the auction, kids events and other committees, so if you can help, we can use you! We have several chapters involved, but the event will be sponsored by the Seattle and Tacoma SDC chapters. The Avanti and Antique Studebaker clubs are also involved in planning their events. We are going to try to work together as much as possible to make the entire event a success. Look for lots more about this in upcoming newsletters. Feel free to email me at francie1965@yahoo.com if you would like to help in any of the committees. I hope to see you at the Berry ranch on August 13 th! We used to call our house the Rambler Ranch but we now have a free-rangin Studebaker and even a Packard out in the yard along with some Ramblers. We can have a tech meeting if someone has a small project. Please email me at francie1965@yahoo.com to RSVP so we make sure we have enough burgers to put on the grill. All the best, Laurel
The Washington President Page 2 AUGUST MEETING AND TECH SESSION Sunday, August 13th at 1:00pm Where: Rick and Laurel s 16314 SE 304th Street, Auburn, WA 98092 Ph: 253 631 5076, e-mail: lvnatr@aol.com Rick is going to BBQ. Please bring a salad or dessert to share Directions: Take I-405 South. At exit 2A Take SR-167 South Take the 84th Avenue S exit, to North Central Valley Road At stop sign, turn left onto 84th Avenue S, which becomes North Central Valley Road Take a left onto E Smith Street (SR 516) Follow Smith up the hill and continue through the intersection at 104th. At that point, Smith turns into SE Kent-Kangley Rd, also known as SR-516. Continue on SE Kent-Kangley Rd but name changes to 272nd Street At 152nd Avenue SE, take a right. 152nd turns into Kent-Black Diamond Rd SE Take a right onto 165th Avenue SE. Drive one block and then through the intersection onto SE 304th St Rick and Laurel s house will be on the right, the first house on the corner From the South: I-5 North to Hwy 18 exit, towards Auburn. Take the 272nd St. exit in Covington Turn left at the stoplight onto 272nd. (Ken-Kangley Rd/SR-516) Turn left at 152nd which becomes Kent-Black Diamond Rd Turn right onto 165th Avenue SE. Drive one block and then through the intersection onto SE 304th St Rick and Laurel s house l be on the right, the first house on the corner 2017 Greater Seattle Chapter Upcoming Events Month Date Event Location Time Information & CONTACT August 13 Garage Tour and Tech Session At Berry s Sept 10 LeCoque s Collection Sep 9 Whatcom Mini Meet Lynden See separate flyer October 15 Fall Color Tour Don Albrecht October 20-22 SW Zone Meet Clovis, CA WWW.SDCSANJOAQUINVALLEYCHAPTER.COM Nov 12 Election Meeting At Justads Dec 9 Christmas Party 1:00 PM Pogasha Restaurant 120 NW Gilman Blvd Issaquah All Chapter Studebaker, ASC and Avanti Christmas Party August 28 September 2, 2018 Internationals 54th SDC International -Tacoma WA
Page 3 The Washington President SECRATARY S SCRIBBLES We had a marvelous picnic this year. The weather was perfect, the food delicious, and there were too many cars and people to count! I tried to note all the cars, but I know I missed a bunch - my apologies if I miss yours in the list. We had four Avantis, one M-series truck, one C-cab truck, a '57 Silver Hawk, a '37 Pres. coupe, a '41 Commander sedan, a '38 Commander, a '39 Champion coupe, a '39 President sedan, two '64 convertibles, a '54 Commander, a '53 "Lowboy", and a '60 Lark wagon. WOW. I do wish I had gone around with a tablet for everyone to sign in, including their cars. Next year I will do better! the National SDC Organization furnishes for the hosting Chapters, and the help they provide. James Bell told us he negotiated "a great price" with the Museum, but did not state the dollar amount. He told us the Museum will provide the show field and a banquet room, along with meeting rooms. The Dome parking lot will be available for the Swap Meet and car trailer parking. The car show will be open to the public, and have a $5.00 entrance fee. Our wonderful President, Laurel Berry opened the Meeting by introducing Denny Faust and his There will be a one-time fee of $14.00 per person for those registering for the Meet, which will allow entrance to the Museum, show field and swap area for the entire time of the Meet. This will be included in the Registration Fee. wife. They came from Pennsylvania to check out the hotels, America's Car Museum, and the Tacoma area for the 2018 International Meet. Denny told us what Three Hotels will be used: La Quinta, Holiday Inn, and Best Western - all in Tacoma. There will be enough rooms for the SDC, AOAI and ASC. Denny mentioned all the clubs could share one Hospitality room if desired. Denny has been involved in the last seven Intl Meets, and thinks the 2018 Meet will have around 450. registrants, based on his experience. He said 40% of registrants will attend the banquet.
Page 4 Denny said Cornerstone will do the Registration forms and collect the money if we want. They do charge a fee, and it was unclear if the hosting chapters would have to pay for their service. Denny told us the company "Right Impressions" does a great job with trophy plaques. Denny said the hosting chapters will receive $5000 guaranteed, regardless of how much the National Organization brings in. The $5000 The new Meet format uses "drive-thru" judging. Denny told us the National provides their own Professional Judges. They use a computer program as they go along, and they have all the results when the judging is complete. James Bell told us the #1 Avanti will be restored in time for the 2018 Meet. Mary West asked about security for the cars at the hotels, and the swap booths. Denny told us the National will hire security guards as needed, if the Museum does not have them. would be split evenly between the sponsoring chapters. Debbie Massie will be the Treasurer, and she will open a new account for the Meet, and will keep it separate from the clubs' funds. Laurel had Bob Bryant list all the volunteers for each category. We have a lot of volunteers so far. Thanks to everyone for making the picnic such a success, and for volunteering! Mary West for Bill Hallett Denny Faust, Laurel Berry and James Bell
I LOVE CANADA!!! The Can Am Zone Meet in Calgary, Alberta Canada was wonderful. We were a little concerned about the forest fires as we started out, but the powers-that-be cleared the way and we were treated to almost perfect weather. Kevin Fonseca, Francis Prefontaine and the members of Alberta s Edmonton SDC chapter did a great job. The show and swap meet were held in the parking lot of the meet hotel (Delta Calgary South). Always nice when everything is concentrated. Lots of different chapters were represented wish I had counted them as they were called out. They came from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. There was even one from California (that is a long distance away). Our chapter had 6 representatives, and we came home with trophies for them all. Ken and Kathy Durkee won Best of Division as well as BEST OF SHOW!!! for their 1957 Silver Hawk. W000WOOOWOOO. Jerry and Alene Grant from Sequim won in their division for their 1958 4door Commander. And Odd and Greta Justad, who chickened out and drove their Subaru, still managed to walk off with the door prize. Beautiful cars, wonderful people, great food it doesn t get any better. Already looking forward to next year. Short CAN-AM Report (by Greta). Jerry and Alene Grant:; Kathy and Ken Durkee The Show field at the Hotel Page 5
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The Washington President Page 10 STUDE STUFF FOR SALE CARS FOR SALE 1959 Silver Hawk 6 Cyl. 3 spd/ OD, HH, Straight body, no rust, never wrecked. Have nearly all trim. Runs & drives. Mechanically restored by Chuck Tubens. Everything works. Long list of new parts. Car is still at Tubens home. Also selling off tools and small equipment. Have hydroponics growing equipment. Need place to live and grow,could make them a lot of money! Dave Toney Call anytime 503-701-8675 1960 Lark Regal VIII Hardtop Good running V8w/AT, TT. Clean interior, working radio, good glass and chrome, no rust in floor or trunk. A sharp, clean good looking car. Trans shifts ok, but has issues and will need attention in future. White over red. 1st $4,000 takes. Will consider trade for decent 1950 Land Cruiser or pre-war, no projects. Scott 503-397-5542 1963 Avanti R2 AT, Red over red, numbers match, newer paint/ upholstrypro maintained. Second in class at two concourses, many show awards. Looks, runs great, 122k miles. Dave 503-256-0229 or ddgay@sbcgobal.net, Leave message. A flock of vehicles in different coditions: 51 1-1/2 Ton Truck with duals and lift bed (or as the English would say, a tip up lorry ) 53 Champ Hardtop - Restorable 55 Speedster Parts car 64 Commander 2 door 64 1/2 T pickup. 3spd w/ OD 65 Cruiser 4 door, basically for parts Call 525-392-7611 for more info. Hi, I am downsizing and I need to sell my Stude. (60 Lark VIII) It has not been driven since I moved from Ravensdale 20 years ago. It has been stored in my garage, out of the weather. There is slight damage on drivers fender, as my 102 year old grandfather was not the greatest of backing out. The original mileage is 61,010.5 miles. There is no glass damage anywhere If you know of anyone interested in it, please let me know. I currently live in Preston, WA. Thank you! Lee R. Chumbley lechumbl@comcast.net 425.208.1986 PARTS FOR SALE 1949-54 C-cab Hood $100 1949-53 C-cab grill $50 1937 Coupe Express Trans. $150 1954 Champion 3 spd/od Trans $50 1960 Hawk 3 spd/od $100 1-Ton foldable engine hoist $100 1953-61 C/K back window/trim nice $100 1953 Commander fan shroud $50 The Dalles, Or. Steve Hudson 541-993-3540 or: stevehudson99@hotmail.com Parted out 1965 Daytona lots of exterior/ interior parts. Gas Tank Headlight Bezels (2) Taillight Housings w/ lens & trim (4) Heater core, wipers & linkage (2) Headlight housings (2) Sealed beam lights (2) Steering column wiring Window & door handles (8) Exterior door handles (5) Black seat belts (6) All parts sold OBO Phil Peters 503-244-1608 pjpeters@aol.com From Gary Finch (July 1, 17) Anyone need a Studebaker V8? Chuck Crowley stopped by in his purple (that s right purple) 1953 coupe tonight to tell me he has a motor for sale. Info as follows Motor info : Studebaker 289 V8 ~ $200.00 #535601 P56371 Chuck thought it was a 1956 motor. (that motor number is 1957, ed) Contact : Chuck Crowley Spokane, WA (509)747-5644 STUDEBAKER LITERATURE Owners Manuals, Shop Manuals, Parts Books, Sales Catalogs & folders, Paint Chip books, Salesman s data books for 1914 to 1966 cars & trucks. Have 1,000 s of original Studebaker literature., history and phots books and back issues of Turning Wheels $2 @. Special prices for SDC members. Overstock special1956 Passenger car shop manuals (also used 57 & 58. supplements $15 Bruce Kerslake 360-254-1461 or: brucekerslake@gmail.com
The Washington President Page 11 2016 Greater Seattle SDC Chapter Officers President: Laurel Berry 16314 SE 304 th Street, Auburn, WA 98092 francie1965@yahoo.com Vice President: Mary West 21707 290 Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038 studemary@comcast.net Treasurer.: Eric Larson 8317 189 Ave E Bonney Lake 98391 badcow1@comcast.net Secretary: Bill Hallett 22620 10 Ave S. Seattle, Wa. 98198 31redrooster@comcast.net Web Master: Tom Noller Des Moines, Iowa twintraction@gmail.com Editor: (temp) Odd Justad 6302 164 Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 stude21@juno.com Parts: Walt Thompson 1316 SW 160 St., Seattle, 98166 206-243-0149 Scrap Book.: Donovan Albrecht 22605 SE 4th. Samammish 98074 dhalbrecht@msn.com Can Am Zone National Officers National Director James Bell, 3951 Wynn Rd. Bellingham WA. studenut@comcast.net Zone Coordinator Lynn Fletcher, 6 Agur Court. Summerland BC lynn_fletcher@hotmail.xom Regional Manager Ralph Kirby, Spokane, WA. donna_shepard@msn.com Studebaker on the Web Greater Seattle SDC: www.studebakerseattle.com/ North Puget Sound: www.northpugetsoundsdc.com National Studebaker SDC: studebakerdriversclub.com Studebaker Clubs of the World:studebakerclubs.com/ Studebaker Vendors: http://studebakervendors.com/ Antique Studebaker Home Page: www.theantiquestudebakerclub.com MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION LOCAL MEMBERSHIP Note: It is a prerequisite that all local members also belong to SDC International. Insurance for club activities is only available through the International Club. Contact national club directly or the local Treasurer for information (given below). National Member # NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP For information e-mail: sdc@cornerstonereg.com Payment may be made by check or money order (make payable to SDC) in U.S. funds or: new members may use Visa or Master card by calling : 763-420-7829. Complete this application and send with payment to: SDC C/O P.O. BOX 1743, Maple Grove, MN. 55311-6715 Annual dues are $24.00 (1st yr only) $31 renewal GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Greater Seattle Chapter dues are due January 1st each year and are for a one year period. Dues are $24/year for club Newsletter in print, or $12/year for e-mail version. Dues are prorated per month for dues collected throughout the year. Make check payable to: SDC GSC Mail check to: SDC GSC Eric Larson 8317 189 Ave E Bonney Lake, Wa. 98391 Info @ E-mail: badcow1@comcast.net NAME: SPOUSE: ADDRESS CITY STATE Zip 98 E-mail SIGNATURE Studebakers Owned: 1 2. 3. 4. More? 5 6
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Page 5x The Show field at the Ho. Jerry and Alene Grant:; Kathy and Ken Durkee Short CAN-AM Report (by Greta) I LOVE CANADA!!! The Can Am Zone Meet in Calgary, Alberta Canada was wonderful. We were a little concerned about the forest fires as we started out, but the powers-that-be cleared the way and we were treated to almost perfect weather. Kevin Fonseca, Francis Prefontaine and the members of Alberta s Edmonton SDC chapter did a great job. The show and swap meet were held in the parking lot of the meet hotel (Delta Calgary South). Always nice when everything is concentrated. Lots of different chapters were represented wish I had counted them as they were called out. They came from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. There was even one from California (that is a long distance away). Our chapter had 6 representatives, and we came home with trophies for them all. Ken and Kathy Durkee won Best of Division as well as BEST OF SHOW!!! for their 1957 Silver Hawk. W000WOOOWOOO. Jerry and Alene Grant from Sequim won in their division for their 1958 4-door Commander. And Odd and Greta Justad, who chickened out and drove their Subaru, still managed to walk off with the door prize. Beautiful cars, wonderful people, great food it doesn t get any better. Already looking forward to next year.