December 2010 Volume 44, No. 12

Dallas & Lucille Whiting’s ‘58 Transtar Pickup—Western Wheels Chpt. Inside This Issue

Editor’s Corner 2 History Quiz 6 Chapter News 2 Car Care 7,8 Looking Ahead 3 Stude Deals 9 Announcing 4 Bombastic Boris 5 Page 2—December 2010 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK

EDITOR’SCORNER . Recently Phil and I were in Mexico at the end of September where they were having unusually warm & humid weather. I made the comment I want to go home and sit in the snow and be cold. Well I got my wish Brrrrrrrrrrrr. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas as you celebrate this season with family and loved ones. See some of you soon at Conestoga’s Christmas luncheon and stay w a r m . Marilyn Scott

Chapter News

Pikes Peak while Jodee & Jim decorated the many festive tables and brought lots of ham, potatoes, gravy while everyone else brought many other We held our annual Thanksgiving Dinner and meeting dishes to share.. November 13th at the Golden Corral in Colorado Springs. We had 20 In addition to our usual officer reports our business meeting members and a guest in attendance. The highlight of the meeting included nomination for 2011 club officers. We had only one person was the nomination of members for the 2011 officer team. The nominated for each office except that no one volunteered to run for following individuals have been nominated: David Batchelor the important office of Vice-President. Please seriously consider President, James Harness for Vice President, Chuck Donkle running for one of our offices—our club can only be as good as our Secretary, Norm Gieseker Treasurer, Pete Tetley and Earl Chase for elected officers want to make it! Tour Master, and Roger Zaner for Old Car Council Rep. The election will be at the December meeting. This meeting will be December Our December meeting will be our annual Christmas luncheon 11th at the International House of Pancakes Restaurant which is at the Wellshire Country Club Restaurant on Sunday, December 12 located at 5749 Stetson Hills Blvd. and Powers Blvd intersection. at Noon (please refer to last month’s flyer for additional details). I This Christmas dinner will be at 12:00 noon. Members also voted on hope to see you all there and have a Very Merry Christmas. donating cash to help the local charities during this holiday season. Phil Scott, --President The annual Christmas gift exchange will be held at this meeting. Each member attending is asked to bring a male or female wrapped gift valued at $10. John and Barbara Lidberg (719/ 637-3624) are the Western Wheels hosts for the Christmas dinner meeting. The Chapter has started monthly meetings to plan the 2013 Western Wheels Chapter met at the Gaslight on November SDC International Meet. This committee is meeting the second 13th. Those members present were the Case's, Feil’s, Gene Sell, Wednesday of each month in the Colorado Springs at the Pikes and the Whiting’s. We also had Wayne Jacobson from Alliance, Peak Convention and Visitor Bureau boardroom. The next two Nebraska as a guest. meetings are scheduled for December 8th and January 12th at 10 The chapter voted to accept the challenge from the South a.m. Any area SDC member is welcome to attend. Dakota Chapter. We will donate $50.00 for a floor tile at Dawes The officer team has been working on the 2011 calendar of County Museum in Chadron, Nebraska. It will be interesting to see if events for the chapter. Here are two of the upcoming events. We the Colorado Chapters accept the challenge. would like to invite any SDC member to any of our activities. We ask that you contact the host of the activity if you plan on attending. Perry Myers will chair the Zone meeting committee to be held The January 15h meeting will be at the American Legion Hall in 2012 by Western Wheels. Even though Stuart Tritt was not at the Post #5 at Platte Ave and Cascade Ave. in downtown Colorado meeting, President Don Steinwart appointed him to help Perry. Springs at 12 p.m. Automobilia Show. Members are asked to bring Wanda Mowry and Dallas Whiting were appointed to the their favorite Studebaker Toy and any Studebaker Automobilia to show. Dash plaques will be presented to all participants. Pete Tetley nomination committee for next year’s officers. (719-630-1562) is the host for this event. All the members of Western Wheels would like to welcome February 19th is our Sweetheart brunch and meeting at 11 a.m. Loren and Valerie Hoekema of Sidney, Nebraska as new members. at the Crowne Plaza in Colorado Springs. Norm and Mary Gieseker Loren is very knowledgeable about . He will be a great (719-596- 0314) are the hosts. asset to our chapter. The Officers of the Pikes Peak Chapter would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Our next meeting will be held on December 4th at Don and Secretary Chuck Donkle Betty Steinwart’s home, south of Gering. We will again bring gifts for the Doves program. The Steinwart’s will be supplying the dinner, etc. It will start at 6:30 p.m. For directions call Don at 308-436-5461 or his Conestoga cell 308-631-7313. On Saturday, November 20th, Jodee Studebaker and Jim Klein Dallas and Lucille Whiting hosted our annual Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon at the LeMay Museum in Lakewood. 28 Conestoga members and guests enjoyed the many classic cars on display and ate a great potluck meal. As usual, Shirely Zaner prepared the delicious turkey and gravy for us THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 3—December 2010 LOOKING AHEAD Dec Western Wheels Chapter—Hosts: Don and Betty Steinwart

11 Dec—SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter—Annual Christmas Dinner, gift exchange, & elec- tion of officers. International House of Pancakes, 5749 Stetson Hills Blvd @ 1pm. Hosts are John & Barbara Lidberg 719-637-3624. (see Chapter News). 12 Dec—SUNDAY Conestoga Chapter—Christmas Luncheon and officer ellectionat Wellshire Country Club. (Please see flyer from last month). 15 Jan—SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter—Studebaker Toy & Automobile Show @ the American Legion Hall Post #5, Platte & Cascade Ave, Colo. Springs @ Noon. Host: Pete Tetley @ 719-630-1562.

30—Jan—SUNDAY Conestoga Chapter—Chili Cook Off @ 12 (Noon). There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize. Host: Margie Grauberger, 301 Pelican Cove, Windsor, CO 80550. More info next month.

2011 47th SDC Int. Meet, Springfield, MO. Hosted by Ozark Trails (DTBD) 2012 48th SDC Int. Meet, South Bend, IN. (DTBD) 2013 49th SDC Int. Meet, Colorado Springs, CO, Hosted by Pikes Peak Chapter. 2014 50th SDC Int. Meet, Dover, Delaware, Hosted by DelMarVa Chapter. Page 4—December 2010 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK

BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER

1 Mary Miller

6 Rebecca Miller ANNOUNCING 7 Marion Kellie 8 Diane Kile

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 9 Peggy Spitzer

WESTERN WHEELS CHAPTER 10 Ron Sobieck Loren & Valerie Hoekema Karen Earley 2391 Linden Street, Sidney, NE 69162 11 Grace Goben 13 Don McLean 308.249.0062 18 Silvano Marini ‘56 2E7 pickup, ‘49 2R10 pickup and 20 Lavania Cerise ‘59 4E1 Scottsman pickup Dee Glusick

29 Fred Ligrani

Laura Schumacher-Beers

31 Barbara Shull

ANNIVERSARIES FOR DECEMBER

13 Steve & Gail Ault

18 Wade & Sheila Canaday

31 Silvano & Kitty Marini

Note: If your birthday or anniversary is not listed above, we don’t have your informa- tion.

Please contact Marilyn Scott @ 303.972.3575 if you wish to be included.

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BOMBASTICBORIS OFFICERSFORALLTHREECHAPTERS Did you have Conestoga fast food when Pres: Phil Scott 303.972.3575 VP: Roger Zaner 303.426.8843 you were a Sec: Ruthanne Nekvasil 303.619.6005 child? No—I’ll Treas: Sheila Rink 303.986.6478 bet your Mom Sunshine Fund: Kay Murray 303.452.3029 cooked all the OCCC: Shirley Zaner 303.426.8843 meals and Event Coordinator: Roger Zaner 303.426.8843 Editor: Marilyn Scott 303.972.3575 when your (e-mail): [email protected] Father came Web: www.frontrangestudebakers.com home from Pikes Peak work everyone Pres: Dave Batchelor 719.784.6140 sat down at the VP: James Harness 303.933.8421 kitchen or Sec: Chuck Donkle 719.456.2707 Treas: Norm Gieseker 719.596.0314 dining room Tour Masters: Pete Tetley 719.630.1562 table for dinner Earl Chase 719.683.5579 and no choices OCCC Roger Zaner 303.426.8843 on what was Western Wheels served either— Pres: Don Steinwart 308.436.5461 yum—yum or VP: Bonita Case 308.632.5116 even if you Sec: Stuart Tritt 308.235.3386 Treas: Perry Meyers 308.783.5144 didn’t like it - Tour Masters: Maury & Becky 308.235.3148 well you know Schuddinck the rest!! Page 6—December 2010 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK

A BRIEF STUDEBAKER HISTORY QUIZ 1. Where did the Studebaker (Stutenbecker) family emigrate from? 2. Name three of the five Studebaker Brothers. 3. Who was the last surviving Studebaker Brother? 4. Who was Frederick Fish? 5. Did Studebaker every build / assemble cars in Detroit? 6. Name three car companies that Studebaker bought or merged with. 7. How long did Knute work for Studebaker? 8. Did Studebaker ever file for bankruptcy? 9. Did Studebaker—powered car ever win the Indianapolis 500 race? 10. Did Studebaker every own an airline?

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Contributed by Phil Scott, Conestoga Chapter THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 7—December 2010

C AUTOMOTIVESHOPSAFETY—By James Hill A Safety Time is All the Time (Editor’s Note: the following article is part 3 and 4 of his presentation R that was presented at the 2010 PAC National Meet Seminar). For 40 years I was a college chemistry teacher. We had almost no serious accidents in our labs, C and we never lost a student. We're proud of that record. Now I look at an automotive shop and I think A "WOW! This is an accident just waiting to happen!" R I've had accidents in my shop, and I've heard of other accidents. I'm going to look at the dangerous E things involved with a project and make suggestions how to make your shop safer. At this point you have two choices—make your project safer, or buy enough insurance that your wife can someday advertise: "Rich Packard widow seeks good-looking young mechanic to finish projects her husband didn’t. Please keep in mind that this compilation is not a directive to "do it my way" but rather to give hints about things you should pay atten- tion to, and then you adapt the suggestions here to your own shop needs. Shop safety is your responsibility and ideas presented here are purely suggestions. This compilation is not copyrighted and you are free to copy and distribute it as you might care to. Auto hobby groups may find this helpful as a template to use for discussions within their groups. Further, if you find anything that needs added or changed, please feel free to contact the compiler with your suggestions. I am: James Hill, 1419 College Dr., Emporia, KS 66801 620-342-4826 [email protected] Topic 3: ELECTRIC, AIR, WATER Utilities in a shop are a significant source of hazard. Most mechanics know how to use them but many amateurs have no idea of what are the hazards, so let me give you some ideas. Of course electricity is shocking. Most electric tools have the standard 3-prong grounded outlet. Many mechanics don't think about cut- ting off the grounding prong. They don't realize that the metal pieces being worked on may easily be a ground for a tool. And the worker may be a conductor between the tool and the wet grounding floor. It's absolutely shocking A1 electrical outlets should have complete grounding. That means every outlet has a "hot" wire, a "neutral" wire, and a "ground" wire to provide the safest electrical service. You can confirm which wire is which by testing voltage between each wire and a metal water pipe. Ask an electrician if you don't know this. There is also an outlet called a "ground fault circuit interrupter" outlet, "GFCI". It determines when there is a difference between the electricity into the tool and the amount out. It can shut off the circuit in one thousandths of a second to prevent electrocution. They're expen- sive but such a $10 outlet can save your life. Talk to an electrician about them and your needs. Most electrical tools have two speeds: "off' and "on". Only the more expensive ones have a speed control on the trigger. When you buy one, see if you can get that speed control as it will give you a greater control in the torque of the tool and its safety. There is a trans-former that generically is called "autotransformer"; one brand is "Variac." It is a completely variable transformer that gives out from 0 to 135% of the power going in. You can run a heavy drill at a speed between just barely rotating to faster-than-normal. And it's at your control. They're ex- pensive but they're handy. Scientists know all about them. Battery chargers will operate at a low voltage output of about 6 to 12 volts dc. Outputs can range from 2 amps to 200 amps. Voltage is unimportant as long as it matches the needs of the battery. The amperage is often controlled by the power consumer (battery). Know that at low voltage, there is no shock hazard, but amperage can send a lot of power through a wire causing it to heat up and burn something. Re- member also, batteries carry a huge amount of power, enough to burn a heavy wire. A wrong, crossed connection on batteries when "jump starting" can cause one to explode, spraying acid all over. Never wear any jewelry when working around any electrical wire because "shorting" can cause that jewelry to heat up, it can even burn off a finger. It's been known. (continued on page 8) Page 8—December 2010 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK

Your biggest safety device here is your shop's fuse box (or your breaker box). Everyone working around your shop should know where it is and how to switch it to "off' to totally kill all the power into the shop. Your spouse and children should also know this. Your circuits in that box should be well marked so that specific circuits can be killed. You should define when to totally kill the power and how, so that anyone can "make the right call" to maintain safety. Also, if your shop has no outside light coming in, you should have at least one safety light that is separate from all other circuits so that there is always a little light even if all other circuits are killed. Get advice from an electrician on this. Your second power source is compressed air. Most compressors give you air at about 100 to 125 psi. This pressure can be conducted by most hoses and air lines and most "quick disconnect" fittings easily operate there. Do not exceed 125 unless you have special equipment needs and then be sure that your lines and fittings are safe. Be sure your compressor can store and deliver the pressure you ask it to do. Most compressor systems have a water drain on the bottom of the tank. Be sure you can operated that valve to release condensation in the bottom of the tank. Notice that must compressors have drive belts that are our in the open; you need to isolate the compressor so that people cannot get into lose belts because one can cut off a finger or break off an arm, and that will ruin your whole day. You need to have a ventilation system that will allow you to move a lot of air through the shop to remove fumes and odors. Simplest are "window fans." You can go as far as ceiling mounts of fans that will "raise the roof' to remove air at the ceiling. Gentle air movement is comforting while working on a car but is can cause distraction and raise dust. Air movement can also be controlled by the autotransformer method men- tioned above. Paint bays are entirely separate in ventilation consideration. If you will not be doing much painting, you need to have a paint area that can have a gentle air movement to sweep away spray-dust without blowing up a dust storm. If your paint involves hazardous components or solvents, you need to have a breathing apparatus to supply you with clean filtered air. (This air can come from your air compressor.) Some people just paint outdoors. A minor health device is a water system. If you have running water in your shop, connect a garden hose that can be turned on and off and then left on all day long, with a connected spray nozzle for quickly wetting" down are area or for washing an area. If you don't have a hose, have a 3-gallon garden can with a sprinkler head from which you can get a light sprinkle for moderate wetting. The water in this can should also be given a tablespoon of "baking soda" (that's NaHC03 for you chemists) to neutralize acid spills. Keep this water clean enough that you would not be afraid to splash it into your face, even to sip a little if you get something irritating into your mouth. Topic 4: FIRE SAFETY Any time you are working around anything flammable, eventually there will be a fire. It's not "IF", it's WHEN." Keep a telephone acces- sible in the shop and make sure that everyone knows when and how to make the call. If you have a cell phone, make sure that everyone in the shop knows where it is and how to use it. Have emergency phones names and numbers posted. Every time you start a project, make a list of what you're going to do and what you will use that is hazardous. If there is anything flam- mable involved, make a second list of what you are going to plan. If you have a storage of flammable solvents, keep those containers in a sepa- rate room so that a fire in one place can't accelerate into another area. If you store paints, keep the paint storage separate from the use area, setting out only the cans you are actually using at that time. Keep an inventory listing of what you have in that storage area and have that list available when a fire crew comes in so they will know. Consult your city fire department for suggestions on fire extinguishers: how many and what type .... Ask your insurance company re- garding insurance coverage that will include your shop ... In automotive work, there will always be hot surfaces, but they often don't appear hot at first. It doesn't take a really hot surface to ignite something flammable. It's unfortunate that the carburetor is often placed right above the [exhaust] manifold. Get the idea? Mechanics often "prime" the carburetor with a little gasoline in a can, pouring it down the carburetor. If a little spills, it can cause a flash. The hand holding that fuel can above the carb may drop it and start a lot of excitement. If you're going to do this, use a small amount at a time in the can, just enough to prime the system, and not enough to cause a huge flash if you drop it. (source: The Stude Flyer, November, December 2010, Editor, Gerald Starr) THE WESTERN OUTLOOK Page 9—December 2010

STUDE DEALS

For Sale: 1960 Lark 4-door, with only 43K miles on it. It has a 259- For Sale: 1960 Lark Regal Convertible is SHOW READY. V8, power steering, power brakes, automatic, air conditioning, brand VIN: 60V29609; Body Tag: 60V-L6 3297; Odometer: 96,350; bright red new front bumper. It is a western NE local car. As far as I can see, w/black & white interior & black power top; “flight-O-Matic” 3spd. has no visible rust. I have licensed & ins. To check out further. In Automatic transmission; powering steering, 289-V8 (#PH38) w/2bbl. storage for some time, but runs very well. Price $6,000-$7,000range. Stromberg carb; chrome valve covers; non-stock alternator in place of original generator; fully carpeted trunk; after market AM/FM/cassette stero w/2 speakers (this radio was sold by Studebaker vendors to fit into the original dash bezel w/NOS-style knobs).; American Racing Equipment Brand 5-spoke alloy wheels w/like-new Road Hugger G/T radial tires; new battery; brake system rebuild (relined shoes, turned drums, rebuilt wheel & master cylinders, DOT5 brake fluid, grease seals, etc); no rust or body damage; excellent over-all condition. Price $16,000 (reasonable offers to be considered). (2) Serious buyers contact Christof Kheim @ 303-859-9966 or 1960 Lark Convertible. It has a 259-V8 that runs w/3-speed & E-mail: [email protected] to set up an appointment to see the car. overdrive transmission and a twin-traction rear-end. It is a restorable prject car that is 95+% complete ( needs new top, carpet & TLC). It has normal rust for a Lark, however most of the body panels are in great shape. No rust on the floorboard. All glass is good. Price is $6,000-$7,000range. Have more photos, please call and I will e-mail you all of them. Leonard Holler, 1289 Sweetwater Court, Douglas, WY 82633 Phone (307) 358-3092 (1) ******************************************************************************* ******************************************************************************* *Wanted: I’m in the process of restoring a 1948 Studebaker For Sale: A 1960-2 door Station Wagon, 6cyl, 3/od. This is an AZ car Commander Coupe, and I am having difficulty finding parts. If you could with a rust free body, but needs restored. Have a V8 wagon (no assist in any way, I would certainly appreciate the help. motor/trans) parts car that goes with it. Asking $1500. Clark Gardener, 1475 Maple Street, Chadron, NE 69337 A 1960 1/2 ton pickup, V8, 3/od. Body has rust, but I have most of the 308-432-3013 (5) parts to replace the bad parts. Has flat bed on it with oak racks. Runs ******************************************************************************** with no smoke, but needs water pump. Asking $2000. For Sale: ‘51 Studebaker Commander V-8, 3 speed w/OD. All glass and Have a one-ton two speed axel for an M truck. Five hole bolt pattern trim. Great project car. $2500 OBO. and ratio are 6.??/8.?? Sorry do not remember the exact ratios . Has Tom Vogy @ (970) 209-3555 (cell) or (970) 249-1321 been rebuilt just before I got it, but I never used it and sold the truck. Montrose, CO (2) Asking $350. Contact Dave Batchelor @ 719-784-6140 ******************************************************************************* E-mail @ [email protected] (3) For Sale: 1966 Studebaker Daytona 2 dr. In great condition. 283 GM V ****************************************************************************** -8, 3 spd w/ od transmission, air conditioning, cruise control, and power For Sale: 1941 President Skyway Land Cruiser. 4 dr sedan, 8 cyl w/ brakes. 79,182 miles, w/black vinyl top and green exterior. The car has od. Widewhite walls, rear skirts, Studebaker mirrors, spot light, fog some mild modifications such as the air and cruise control, chrome lights, bumper guards and ends, added directional lights for safety. valve covers and air cleaner. The owner is a long time collector of Older, very high restored condition. Two-tone green paint, upholstery, Studebaker vehicles and currently lives in Colorado Springs. chrome & interior restored excellent & correct. Perfect for show and Contact Brian Millette at [email protected] or at 602-300-5313 for go. Was judged and received 373 points at 2010 Int’l SDC meet. more info. Brian has pictures of the exterior and the engine Current Arizona title and tags. compartment. $12,000 (1) Will e-mail photos. Asking $27,000,open to realistic offer. Source: The Echo, Chris Collins, Editor Willard Pike 480-895-8908, [email protected] (1) Source: The Echo, Chris Collins, Editor THE WESTERN OUTOOK Conestoga Chapter S.D.C. Marilyn Scott, Editor 7144 Fox Paw Trail Littleton, CO 80125-9073

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