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F L Y I N G H u b c a p s A Publication of the Central Florida Chapter The Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc. MAY 2015 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR WOW! TAX DAY IS BEHIND US. TIME TO ENJOY SPRING! May is a great time of the year, especially for those of us who live here in Florida. Most of us were smart enough to move here from the cold country, while a few of us were lucky enough to be born here. I frequently receive Studebaker newsletters from Chapters in places like Syracuse, New York and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I love getting their newsletters and frequently I get something that I think you folks will enjoy. For instance, the April Badger Bullet-N featured their Joke of the Month that I’m sure they won’t mind my sharing it with you. It goes like this---Fifty-one years ago, Herman James, a North Carolina mountain man, was drafted by the Army. On his first day in basic training, the Army issued him a comb. That afternoon the Army barber sheared off all his hair. On his second day, the Army issued Herman a toothbrush. That after- noon the Army dentist yanked seven of his teeth. On the third day, the Army issued him a jock strap. The Army has been looking for Herman for 51 years. After you finish laughing at that one, get on out there and work on your Studebaker, or find one of our fellow members who still has a Studebaker, or more, like several of our members who own multiple Studebakers. They have some great stories to tell about how they initially got interested in Studebakers. Former dealership owner Dave Meachum has some wonderful memories of Studebaker’s glory days that he can be talked into sharing. When it comes down to it, we have a fantastic bunch of members in the Central Florida Chapter of the SDC. Come on out to the May meeting, which will be a picnic held at the War Veterans Memorial Park in St. Petersburg, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 9th. More details can be found inside, or on the Chapter’s web-site, which is maintained by a great young member, Phil Brown. Let’s make this one of the best attended meetings we will have this year! See you there! Wilber G. Van Scoik Check us out on the web at cfcsdc.com MAY 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SDC CFC Spring Picnic 9:30 - 3:30 pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2015 SDC CFC Spring Picnic — May 9 — War Veterans Memorial Park, St. Petersburg, FL 51st SDC International Meet — August 16-22 — St. Louis, MO International Drive Your Studebaker Day — September 12 Cruising The Coast — October 4-11 — Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport, & Ocean Springs, Mississippi Florida State Meet — October 9-11 — Gainesville, FL MAY 2015 MINUTES OF SDC CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDEBAKER NATIONAL FOUNDATION CHAPTER MEETING ON SATURDAY, SCHOLARSHIPS March 14, 2015 Scholarships from the Studebaker National Foundation are available for students President Larry Good conducted the meeting pursuing a career in the automotive A general discussion of items was held and industry. The scholarships are offered to continued discussion about online presence on the members or the children/grandchildren of members of the Studebaker Drivers Club, the Antique website and Facebook to attract future members. Studebaker Club and the Avanti Owners Association The May 9th meeting will be a picnic (depending on International. assistance) Amounts of the scholarships vary from $250.00 up to $1000.00 and previous applicants and recipients may The July 11th meeting will be at Quaker Steak & Lube reapply. Criteria for applicants and applications are at the in Pinellas Park foundation website studebakernationalfoundation.com or Keith Rolleston will not be at the May and July contact Brian Millette at [email protected] or 602-300-5313 meetings Wilbur will be retiring from our newsletter editor and a OUR NEXT MEETING replacement is necessary Spring Picnic, Saturday, May 9 from 9:30AM - 3:30PM THE DES MOINES REPORTER War Veterans Memorial Park April 1, 2014 9600 Bay Pines Boulevard IOWA TO RAISE SPEED LIMITS STATEWIDE St. Petersburg, FL 33708 After hearing complaints from many Studebaker owners that the current speed limit of 70 mph on Interstate Highways does not allow them to shift their Avanti’s into fourth gear, the state legislature passed into law TB 87492 allowing the speed limit to be boosted to 140 miles per hour on Interstate Highways only. There was a lot of discussion both pro and con on this until an Avanti owner PSALM 119 took the Lieutenant Governor for a ride in her R-3 Avanti. After her ride, the Lieutenant Governor said she had never seen such a beautiful car and had never ridden so 33 fast in her life. Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, And I shall observe it to the end. Studebaker started building wagons in the 1800s and 34 Give me understanding, that I may observe Your law produced some of the most amazing automobiles ever And keep it with all my heart. seen until the mid 1960s. The Studebaker Drivers Club is very active in promoting their vehicles and its members 35 Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, were happy to hear the news. For I delight in it. 36 Incline my heart to Your testimonies And not to dishonest gain. 37 Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, And revive me in Your ways. 38 Establish Your word to Your servant, As that which produces reverence for You. 39 Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your ordinances are good. 40 Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me through Your righteousness. *RECIPE FOR THE MONTH* FUNNY BLT Salad After years of scrimping and saving, a husband told his wife the good news: “Honey, we’ve finally got enough money to buy what we started saving for in 1979.” “You mean a brand-new Cadillac?” she asked eagerly. “No,” said the husband, “A 1979 Cadillac.” WHAT IF…….. allrecipes.com Nobody knew your name Ingredients GIORDANI PEDAL CAR 1 pound bacon Description: Exceptional all original 1951 Studebaker 3/4 cup mayonnaise pedal car by Giordani Toy Company of Italy. Pulled out of 1/4 cup milk the original box several years ago. Electric lights, horn and 1 teaspoon garlic powder amazing detail. Stunning! Size 44’x19”x19” 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Salt to taste 1 head romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried and shredded SOLD FOR $7,475.00 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 cups seasoned croutons Directions 1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat, turning frequently, until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside. 2. In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Season the dressing with salt. 3. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately. SDC CFC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL The membership year for the Central Florida FAMOUS QUOTES Chapter of SDC is from January 1 to “When I went to school, they asked me December 31. The annual dues are $10.00. what I wanted to be when I grew up. I For renewal please send a check, payable to wrote down “Happy.” They told me I SDC CFC, to: didn’t understand the assignment and I Central Florida Chapter, SDC told them they c\o Shannon D. Bruffett didn’t understand life.”—John Lennon 905 West Adalee Street “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or Tampa, FL 33603 rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”—Abraham Lincoln. SDC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION If someone you know is thinking of buying a Studebaker or interested in joining the DO YOU REMEMBER? Studebaker Drivers Club, please go to Double Bubble Gum www.studebakerdriversclub.com and click Coke bottle-shaped wax with colored sugar water on “About/Join SDC”. Download member- Butch wax ship application, print, fill out, and mail to: The Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc., P.O. Box 1715, Maple S & H Green Stamps Grove, MN 55311-7615. You don't have to own a Studebaker in order to join the Studebaker Drivers Club, you just have to have an interest in them. For our local Chapter membership, see next page. STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER THE CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1972. THE PURPOSE OF THE CHAPTER IS TO PROMOTE OUR INTEREST IN STUDEBAKERS AND AVANTI AUTO- MOBILES, TO HELP MEMBERS PRESERVE AND PROMOTE INTEREST IN THE STUDEBAKER LEGACY, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO BOND FRIENDSHIPS AND HAVE FUN IN THE PROCESS. If you have any questions, e-mail [email protected] or call Shannon Bruffett at 813-546-2900 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NAME_______________________________ SPOUSE____________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________ CITY___________________________________ STATE______ ZIP_________________ HOME PHONE_____-______-________ CELL PHONE______-______-______ E-MAIL ADDRESS__________________________________________________________ LIST ALL STUDEBAKERS AND RELATED MAKES _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Ownership of a Studebaker is not required. NEW________ RENEWAL_______ Annual Membership Fee…………..$10.00 Please enter your National SDC Membership Number ___________ Send completed application and check payable to SDC CFC to: Central Florida Chapter Membership Director Shannon Bruffett 905 West Adalee Street Tampa, FL 33603 INDEPENDENT STATION WAGONS Don Narus’ latest book entitled “Independent Station Wagons” is an illustrated survey of five station wagon brands.