FEBRUARY 2007 The Hillholder Volume 32 Issue 2 February 2007 Nearly 40 make it to Monroe for february meeting Delmonico s did a fine job in making everyone feel like they were well fed again. Club President, Barbara Miller, presided over a nice turnout for the usual good country cooking. The meeting opened with a prayer from Dot Hunt. Barbara thanked Don Smith for being president over the last two years. Barbara passed around pictures of two Lark parts cars for sale. Ray Downing collected for the 50/50 contest. A motion was made by Chuck Lampman to donate $175 for trophies for the International Studebaker meet in South Bend. The motion was passed. Barbara welcomed back those who have been ill which included Hobo Bodkin, Buddy Hunt & Brenda Phillips. Passing of Eddie Parks was noted. Well I think it s pretty special. At least that s what the judges thought when I wonawarded the trophy! Get out Terry! If you have to ask... My car is better than any of those. I don t know why they waste their time looking at them. Looks like it doesn t have the original equipment hose clamps, that s an aftermarket generator... Inside this issue: March meeting 2 1939 Coupe Express 2 Orphan Car Show 3 Sam Ensley s surprise 4 President s Message 3 Attendees list 5 Application Forms 6 Studebaker Drivers Club of North Georgia President: Barbara Miller 770-932-1615 alexmil@adelphia.net Vice President: Chuck Lampman 770 926-7142 chuck@lampman.com Secretary: Don Smith Treasurer: Chuck Lampman 770 926-7142 chuck@lampman.com Membership Sec'y and Website:: Chuck Lampman 770 926-7142 chuck@lampman.com www.studebakerclubs/northge orgia Newsletter Editor Don Smith Newsletter Photo Contributors Bob Hughes The Hillholder is published monthly. Editor, Don Smith, Send all inquires to: The Hillholder, 160 Tanner Bluff, Athens, GA 30606
P AGE 2 T HE HILLHOLDER Next meeting: journeys end in Loganville. Dining starts at 2 p.m. Hosted by Fred and Paula Martin The Journeys End restaurant is located at 4319 Atlanta Highway (Highway 78), Loganville, Ga. The reservation is for 2:00 p.m. March 4. The charge per person will be $15.86 plus tax and tip. They do honor a Senior Discount. The phone number at the restaurant is 770-554-1770 and the Martin s phone number is 770-388-9151. The restaurant is located to the right of the Publix shopping center. The driveway is beside the Chick-Fil-A. Be sure to arrive around 1:30 and park you Studebaker for others to enjoy.. 1939 Studebaker Coupe Express owned by Jeff Nix of Stockbridge The truck is a 1939 Studebaker Coupe Express: Custom built street rod featuring a Street & Performance LT1 / 4L60E. Hand crafted by Terry Taylor of DeQuincy Louisiana. Fresh off the build-up, the Stude made its show debut at the 03 Horsepower in the Park two day event at the Olympic Horse park in Georgia where it took a top five pre 1949 award and Best Hot Rod. This was the only Studebaker at the World of Wheels (at least on the last Sunday of the show). On this buildup the front clip has been modified from an original flip front to a conventionally opening hood with billet hinges and corvette remote latch. This is the only 1939 Studebaker buildup known to have this kind of set up. The body sits on a modified 1983 S-10 series Chevy truck frame that has been totally rebuilt front to rear with dropped spindles and blocked rear axel.
V OLUME 32 ISSUE 2 P AGE 3 Saturday, May 5, 2007 <Rain Date: Sunday, May 6, 2007> 9 AM - 5 PM Come celebrate our 15 th year of extraordinary vehicles!! We expect two Tuckers, at least a Duesenberg and a Cord and many Packards, Studebakers, AMCs, Fiats, Lancias, Hudsons, Kaisers, Opels, Triumphs, Oldsmobiles, Edsels, Corvairs and a large assortments of vehicles no longer available in the USA! See a wide range of cars, trucks, buses, military and professional cars, foreign and domestic, brass era through modern! Fords, Dodges and Chevrolets not invited! Hosts: Local chapters of the Studebaker Drivers Club, the Packard Automobile Club, the American Motors Organization, Fiat Lancia Unlimited and the Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club Admission: $15 per show car. Please RSVP, but if you forget, show up anyway! Vendor fee: $35 for 10 X 10 area, $20 each additional 10 X 10. Car Club space is free. Car corral: $25 per vehicle for sale. Trophies: Marque Class (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd ), People's Choice, Best of Show, Club Participation, others. Dash plaques to all participants. Clubs may sponsor additional trophies, call for information. Directions: I-285 to Highway 78 east (Stone Mountain Freeway) about six miles east of Stone Mountain, turn right on Highway 124, then left at Henry Clower Blvd., then right on Lenora Church Road. T.W. Briscoe Park is about 1.5 miles on the left. Snellville is about 25-30 miles east of Atlanta. RSVP by May 4, 2076 Make check payable to "Orphan Vehicle Association" and return to: Rick Kamen P.O. Box 473 Decatur, GA 30031-0473
Birthdays: Birthdays & Celebrations P AGE 4 FEBRUARY 2007 The Hillholder Don Smith, Editor 160 Tanner Bluff Athens, GA 30606 Phone: 706-354-4600 Fax: 706-369-1829 E-mail: dhsmith@bellsouth.net Different by Design President s Message: What a wonderful February Meeting we had at Delmonico s in Monroe. Several Studebakers turned out as the weather was a sunny but cold day. Some of our ailing members were able to join us and enjoy the good food and fellowship. We were glad to welcome back Hobo Bodkin, Brenda Phillips and Buddy Hunt all with their spouses. We still have Several members under the weather: Myrtle Burris (hip problem), Billy Carey (blood pressure), Paula Martin (knee problem), Cindy Lampman hip Surgery) and Ina Greene (hip problems). We all wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them soon. Plans for the 4 th Annual Georgia State Meet are coming along, but we still need volunteers. Everyone should make your Hotel reservations in Hiawassee early. Anyone planning to go to the National should also make plans now as the hotels are filling up fast. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the March meeting in Loganville. Bring out the Studebakers and have a great Month. We are on the web: www.studebakerclubs.com/ NorthGeorgia/ 2/1 Pete McCaffrey 2/8 Paul Prebor 2/15 Stacy Geiger 2/15 Norma Hernandez 2/16 Linda Downing 2/18 Vern Mccarty 2/19 E.C. Henley Eric Hasley 2/19 E C Henley 2/19 Kathy Hensley 2/23 Ed Rhodes 2/23 Anniversary: 2/10 Billy and Charleen Carey 2/18 Ron & Marilyn Sullivan Eat, drink and enjoy the great southern cooking at Delmonico s restaurant in Monroe site of our January meeting. It looks like Carolyn Sikes green and yellow 1955 Speedster stole the show with members gathered around to admire its workmanship and beauty.
P AGE 5 Why is Barbara smiling? Why is Don smiling? It s because Barbara is the new president of the club and Don has just finished his 2nd year. Barbara has already shown her leadership and organization skills just the in these few weeks. We all look forward to having this veteran of many decades of living with and next to a Studebaker addict, namely, her husband Dan. She has always been there to support the club. Eddie Parks Washington - Eddie Parks, 61, of Washington, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007. Eddie was a former president of the North Georgia Studebaker Drivers Club and ex-husband of Charleen Carey. Mr. Parks was a master electrician in the Wilkes County area for many years. Survivors include two brothers, Tim Parks and Harris Parks of Winder. Billy Greene Bill & Doris Cope Richard Hickok Wendell Geiger Don Smith Fleming Smith Chuck Lampman Peter McCaffrey Norma & Henry Hernandez Ray Downing Fred Martin Dan & Barbara Miller Hobo & Brenda Bodkin Buddy & Dot Hunt Ray & Brenda Phillips Marvin & Carolyn Sikes Solon Couch, Jr. Charleen Carey Terry Smith Bob & Barbara Hughes Lenny & Phyllis Ma- Ron & Connie Bergeron ATTENDEES February 2007 jor Samuel Devereux Ensley Was born at 4 a.m. on January 24 weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces to Dana Ensley. Congratulations GrandPa Sam. Treasurer s Report 1/1/07 through 1/31/07 Income: 50/50 proceeds: 39.00 Dues Received 165.00 Total Income $204.00 Expenses: Hillholder: 44.22 (two issues) Total Expenses 44.22 Total Income/Expenses 159.78 Balance in treasury: $3,404.23
P AGE 6 MEMBERSHIP FORM - NORTH GEORGIA CHAPTER To join our chapter, please, complete this form and send with your $15.00 check or money order in US funds to: North Georgia Chapter SDC c/o Chuck Lampman 4141 Lynette Ct NE KENNESAW, GA 30144 Note: you must be a member of the National SDC to join us. Date Name Birthday ex. 4/12 Spouse or companion Birthday Street City State Zip Phone email Studebakers you own (Year, Make & Model) MEMBERSHIP FORM NATIONAL SDC New Members First Year Only $19.95 Dues: US & CANADA Periodicals class mail - $27.50 US & CANADA-1st class mail - $60.50 Young Adult (to 22) $19.95 To join SDC, complete this application and send with check or money order in US funds to the following- The Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc PO BOX 1715, Maple Grove MN 55311 Or use VISA or MasterCard and call toll free 763-420-7829 or fax 763-420-7849 Call or write with change of address. DO NOT SEND ADS with your membership. Ads must be sent to Turning Wheels editor. Name Spouse or companion Street City State Zip Phone Email [ ] VISA [ ] MasterCard No. Expiration Studebakers owned