Potomac Chapter The Commander Drivers Club Volume 48 Issue 10 October, 2016 Fall Tour 2016

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President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Activities Director Karl Veit Steve Geiger Mike Farris Murray Welsh Terry & Shirley McDaniel 3703 7th Street South 2010 Kings Forest Trail 4313 Landgreen Street 24121 Ridge Road 580 Welltown School Road Arlington, VA 22204 Mount Airy, MD 21771 Rockville, MD 20853 Germantown, MD 20876 Martinsburg, WV 25403 703-979-4763 301-829-5155 301-460-4341 301-253-3723 304-263-3915 (hm) [email protected] [email protected] david.farris @verizon.net [email protected] 304-671-6704 (cell) [email protected] Membership Historian Web Master Editor Nadine & Mike Farris Ed Lemanski Bob Johnstone Lynda Welsh 4313 Landgreen Street 7875 Red Jacket Way 12161 Holly Knoll Circle 24121 Ridge Road Rockville, MD 20853 Jessup, MD 20794 Great Falls, VA 22066 Germantown, MD 20876 301-460-4341 301-776-9893 703-450-0754 301-253-3723 ndfarris [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Atention ALL Potomac Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club Members

We have a REAL problem. At this pont it looks like we are not going to have both a President and a vice president this next year.

This has NEVER happened in the history of this club. There is a core group of 10-15 members that have kept the Board of Directors full and working. Many have flled one, multiple or ALL positions throughout the past years. But they are tired and geting older.

We need some of the other members to step up!! I checked the bylaws and there is NOTHING about what to do if we do not have a full slate of ofcers. Does this mean the end to our club?

PLEASE someone contact the Treasurer, Mike Farris (david,[email protected]) or the Secretary, Murray Welsh ([email protected]) if you will help us with either position.

Thank you, The Potomac Chapter SDC Nomination Commitee

October Because of all the pictures the entire newsleter could not be sent via email pages 5, 6, 7 can be viewed on the chapter web site. Tom Powers 10/1 Heather Christensen 10/3 Marty Long 10/4 Editor’s Note: William Jenne 10/20 September 2016 Issue date should Murray Welsh 10/22 have been Issue 9 Anne Bradel 10/25 Frank Philippi 10/29

The Commander is the monthly publication of the Potomac Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club. Subscription is by membership to the Potomac Chapter at $15.00 yearly. Canada/Mexico $20.00, all other countries $25.00. Direct all membership correspondence to the Membership Director. Direct all correspondence relating to The Commander to the Editor, who retains the right to edit or modify any contribution. Deadline date is the 15th of the month for the following month’s issue. The Commander is also an internet publication. The Potomac Chapter is an officially chartered chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.; its by-laws were approved, and charter granted by SDC in June 1967. Membership is recruited from the States of Maryland, West Virginia, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. And those from other areas wishing to join the chapter are welcome. Potomac Chapter, SDC Activities 2016 Event Date Contact

Reedsville Swap Meet, Reedsville, PA Oct 28 - 29 Max Corkins

Chapter Planning Meeting 11/5 Terry McDaniel

Chapter Holiday Party, Charles Town, WV Dec 18 Terry McDaniel

* Firm date- will always be the second Saturday in September

The Chapter Planning Meeting 2016

To be held at the home of Terry and Shirley McDaniel, 580 Welltown (School) Road, Martinsburg, WV 25403. meeting will be on Saturday, November 5, 2016, We will gather at 12:30 and eat at 1:00.

From Exit 14 of I-81 turn onto Dry Run Road and make an almost immediate right onto Welltown Road. Travel approximately a quarter of a mile to a white rancher with black roof and shuters and atached garage situate on the right side of the road. The house numbers (580) are on siding above the front porch.

3 Historian TECH TIP By Ed Lemanski by Ed Lemanski

Studebaker History - WHICH IS BETTER - SOLDERING OR On this date in October: 1 1954 - Studebaker- merger CRIMPING NEW/OLD WIRED ELEC- aproved, James Nance, president TRICAL CONNECTIONS? 5 1945 - Studebaker Corp acquires Trans-international Airlines This question frequently comes up when add- 6 1960 - Studebaker-Packard acquires D. ing new wiring (e.g., an electric fan or sound sys- W. Onan and Sons, inc. tem) or replacing existing wires (e.g., correcting 8 1982 - Stephen Blake buys Avanti Corp. dim lights) when you are rewiring older sections 10 `1833 - John M. Studebaker born of your electrical system. Don't just replace the 15 1958 - Curtiss-Wright terminates man- wire but give some thought to the end re- agement contract with Studebaker-Packard sult. Why be concerned? Even small amounts of 31 1977 - Last Studebaker ofce closed, 613 resistance can cause voltage drops. S. Michigan Ave Mechanics favor soldering over crimping alone, Christmas Gift but soldering can cause britleness. Soldering can also degrade and cause resistance if you didn't This just came in from Hawkeye Chapter. . heat it correctly during the soldering process Geo (that is called a "cold joint"). If you are rewiring Jerry & I got a lot of questions about the high demand circuits such as headlamps, fuel Studebaker hoodies we wore to the Fall pumps, etc., what should you do. Crimping Tour. Here is a link to the site. They de- alone is not considered the permanent fx. liver fast and print in lots of styles and col- ors. The sizes are accurate and garments Botom Line - Soldering a crimped connection are good quality with no fade or shrink- is probably the preferred method. But, be careful age. If you are not inclined to buy online, and go slowly to avoid cold joints but don't go so forward this to your kids, they are proba- slowly that you overheat the connectors. As an bly wondering what to get you for Christ- added suggestion, when done, prevent moisture mas so maybe you will score a great new and oxidation by covering the joint with heat- shirt! shrink tubing designed for this work. Enjoy your Still busted & rusty, Cindy Studebaker. htps://teespring.com/shop/its-a- Studebaker-thing? aid=marketplace&tsmac=marketplace&ts mic=search#pid=212&cid=5820&sid=front

4 SDC FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOTION

“Failure to have an approved Fire Extinguisher will disqualify a Club member to display or enter their car into SDC judging at an ofcial SDC sanctioned meet or show. The fre extinguisher must be UL listed or equivalent and fully charged. The minimum for all vehicles is a UL type 1-A:5-B:C. For fre extinguishers without a gauge; insure that the nozzle is not obstructed and the safety seal is intact. The extinguisher need not be permanently mounted, but must be clearly visible and readily available. When the car is on display, the fre extinguisher should be on the ground near the left front wheel. For Drive-through judging, the fre extinguisher may be on the front seat or foor, but readily visible and available. This motion takes efect on January 1, 2017”

The A:B:C fre extinguishers can be found at all the major retailers for home repair and improve- ments. Remember; 1-A:5-B:C is the minimum. Recommended would be 1-A:10B:C as they seem to be more readily available. Total cost for this larger size is in the $20 range and is very close to the size of a roll of paper towels. We highly recommend that these extinguishers be placed on the ground near the left front wheel of your vehicle when it is on the show feld. When moving your vehicle for judging, you may place it in a highly visible place inside your vehicle as proof that it is ready to use at a moment’s notice.

This action is brought about due to a couple fres at car shows and the motion is based upon oth- er major collector car clubs rules and regulations. The chances of YOUR vehicle erupting in fames in minimal; but what if the car next to yours has the problem? By having your extinguish- er readily available you could prevent a possible disaster.

A SINGLE STUDEBAKER CHAMP GRACED THE PARADE

Ocean City MD October 6, 2016

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Potomac Chapter Studebaker Drivers’ Club Holiday Party!

Sunday, December 18, 2016, from at 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. (serving from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.) Cash bar to open at 1:00 p.m. Shenandoah Meeting Room, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (same as last year) Adults and Children over 4, $24.00. Children 4 and under - free. Please plan to atend this festive and fun event. Members are encouraged to make reservations early and no later than December 9. Great food, great fellowship, door prizes, 50-50 drawing, entertainment and more

Excellent Bufet Luncheon of: Caesar Salad Crisp romaine, parmesan cheese, roasted croutons, classic caesar dressing Plum tomato, Onion and Cucumber Salad Fresh baked rolls and buter Seasonal vegetable medley Creamy garlic mashed potatoes Sirloin Steak, with wild mushroom demi glaze Grilled Chicken breast with braised leeks in a creamy sauce Assorted Cookies & Brownies Pineapple upside down cake Starbuck Cofee, Decaf & Tazo Teas Assorted Sodas Reminder: We need at least 50 atendees

Directions at htp://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/About/Directions.aspx or set your GPS for 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, WV 5414 ______

Make all checks payable to: The Potomac Chapter SDC Mail to: Mike Farris, 4313 Landgreen Street, Rockville, MD 20853-2807

Name: ______Phone: ______9 Membership Corner NEW MEMBERS

Christopher & Melissa Kidwell B'days: Chris 2-22 Melissa 1-29 3303 Sallisbury Avenue Sparrows Point, MD. 21219 E-mail: [email protected] 443-224-8379 (cell). 1963 8 Sedan

Sam & Irma Brigman B'days: Sam 1-29 Irma 12-29 1938 Searles Rd. Baltimore, MD. 21222 E-mail: Bulletnose [email protected] 410-284-2113 SDC# 054821B

Thomas C. McFarland B'day- 2-24 821 Harrington Rd. Rockville, MD. 20853 E-mail: TC [email protected] 301-424-9107 240-761-8061

In case people are curious about Studebaker happenings in the old country, these are two urls for the UK Studebaker newsleters. I get them from the editor, Greg Difen, a neat guy, born in Australia, lived in Canada, now lives in England. The UK people are serious Studebaker fans. htps://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ce1e28986ed1617e659e8455/ fles/2016_4_Jul_Aug_Stude_Examiner_UK.pdf htps://gallery.mailchimp.com/5ce1e28986ed1617e659e8455/ fles/2016_5_Sept_Oct_Stude_Examiner_UK.pdf

This picture struck my funny bone. Paul

Ty Young shared his picture of a Studebaker in Ocean City during Cruisin’ Week

(year not noted) R series Studebaker Pick-up 10 2016 Potomac Chapter SDC Membership Application or Renewal

Please complete this form and mail a check for $15.00, payable to POTOMAC CHAPTER SDC. Send the completed form and check to: Nadine & Mike Farris, 4313 Landgreen Street, Rockville, MD 20853 email [email protected] Phone: 301-460-4341

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Planning Meeting Saturday, November 5, 2016, We will gather at 12:30 eat at 1:00

Reminder of Holiday Party Sunday December 18 Reminder: We need at least 50 atendees

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October 2016