Potomac Chapter The Commander Studebaker Drivers Club Studebaker Attendance at Rockville Show Volume 47 Issue 11 November 2015 10/17/15 (Info from the dash placards) #20 1962 Studebaker 2 door sedan Ron and Estelle Salen #12 1847 Studebaker Convertible Bill Morgan #116 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk Steven White #83 1982 Avanti Ii Robert Winoker 1950 Studebaker Murray Welsh #101 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk Paul Delaney #240 1961 Studebaker Hawk Rodney Bullock #61 1961 Studebaker Lark VIII Mike Auldridge Note: Several did not display their cards. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Activities Director Karl Veit Steve Geiger Mike Farris Stephen Walter Paul and Karen Johnson 3703 7th Street South 2010 Kings Forest Trail 4313 Landgreen Street 7401 Westlake Terrace #1504 4166 Golf Course Road Arlington, VA 22204 Mount Airy, MD 21771 Rockville, MD 20853 Bethesda, MD 20817 Martinsburg, WV 25405 703-979-4763 301-829-5155 301-460-4341 301-767-9416 304-267-2911 [email protected] [email protected] david.farris @verizon.net [email protected] [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] Steering Column Karl Veit Summer is now a warm memory and we are into the delicious fall season. I have been particularly enjoying our fall leaves this year and encourage you all to do so, adding to the natural parade by viewing nature’s glory from the beauty of your metal artwork (AKA, Studebakers). As we approach the holidays, I need your help in a couple ways. First, the Club needs two indi- viduals to volunteer to help run PSDC: we need a Secretary to replace Steve Walter who is retiring after several years at the position; we need an Activities Director to replace Paul and Karen John- son, who have served in several offices over the years. Thanks to all three for their great help. Both positions are open for all members to volunteer. New ideas are welcome; I encourage you to join in keeping our club active. The positions last for just one year, until the 2016 Christmas party, when we will again have elections. Please contact any officer if you are willing to fill either vacancy. There are three other actions I urge you to take. Please act on all three: complete and mail your vote on revision to our bylaws; send in reservations for the holiday party; and send in your PSDC membership checks. If you do all three together now, it will save the time and postage rather than doing them separately. Drive safe; hope to see you at the party! November Birthday’s Birthstone for November is the topaz Birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Peanut Butter Lovers Month John Sartorius 11/2 National Good Nutrition Month National Pepper Month Martin Frye 11/9 National Sleep Comfort Month Rosemary Marshall 11/12 Aviation History Month Jenny Long 11/27 Election Day-first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Thanksgiving Day November 11-Veteran’s Day November 18, 1883, standard time began in the United States. In Old English November was ‘Windmonath’ (wind month) or ‘Blotmonath’ (blood or sacrifice month). The name ‘November’ comes from the Latin for nine (novern), as it was in the ninth month of the Roman calendar. November is the only month used to represent a letter in the phonetic alphabet November 2 is the only date on which two US presidents were born: Warren Harding (born 1865) and James Polk (1795). “If ther’s ice in November to bear a duck, Ther’ll be nothing after but sludge and much,” (Old weather saying). November has been designated National Novel Writing Month and National Blog Posting Month. November is National Pomegranate Month in the USA. 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. 2 Potomac Chapter, SDC Activities 2015 Event Date Contact Don’t Forget Our December Holiday Party Chapter Holiday Party Dec 20 Paul Johnson STUDE SPOTTER - 1950 Bullet Nose at Smithfield VA- Classic Car News https://news.classiccars.com/eye-candy-14th-annual-ruritan-smithfield-car-show/ STUDE SPOTTER 1. In the latest issue of Reminisce magazine, Oct/Nov 2015, page 36. A girl quits school to work as a Car Hop and the photo shows a beautiful 35 Studebaker President’s right rear corner. It probably is a President because a right side mount appears in the picture. The year of the photo was 1939 and the car next to it is a 36 Ford cabriolet. 2. Jay Leno’s Garage had a bit part with Tim Allen and a visit to Tim’s collection. I noticed that he had a green cab over in the background. In Jay’s Garage a huge collection of collector cars and a feature was A” run-down” of the car to buy included an AMC, a Mercury Cyclone, and a Golden Hawk. The Golden Hawk was number one as the value has increased 28% recently. However, they kept calling it a 57 but it was plain to see that it was a 1958. The shot of the dash for the Hawk was not a Hawk. So much for accuracy in the media! Bob DeVore Stude Spotter- Earl Wilson's 1947 Studebaker Custom. Not everyone likes customized cars. You can view this article without having to sign in for the subscription. http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?title=Earl_Wilson%27s_1947_Studebaker 3 HISTORIAN CORNER TECH TIP By Ed Lemanski by Ed Lemanski ROCKVILLE MARYLAND SHOW VEHICLE FIRES - STILL A SERIOUS CONCERN First off, a special Thanks to volunteers Bill Morgan and While online reading about automotive news, I Ron Salen as well as George and Bee Hamlin whose came across several articles that dealt with automotive hard work payed off in a highly successful event. fires, their cause and prevention. Issues from the 1950s and 1960s are still very much prevalent today. A common The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show celebrated cause of engine fires is oil leaks from the valve covers and its 54th year on October 17, 2015 At least 550 vehicles the front/rear main seals. Gasoline leaks can cause total were pre-registered and many more showed up on the vehicle destruction. Wiring problems are high on the list day. The show was also home to a flea market, a car too. So, all those "Studebaker" jokes, are still relevant to- sales area, a special central display featuring "woodies", day, only now it is a 3.8 Chevy from GM or another brand and music by the volunteer Rockville Swing from another manufacturer. Today, there are thousands of Band. Parking available onsite and at the Meadow Hall recalls for this issues. Elementary (navigator location: 951 Twinbrook Park- Studebakers, as well as all of the manufacturers, had way) where a free shuttle operated from 10:30 am- 4 these issues. Neoprene valve cover gaskets replacement pm. can solve valve cover leakage. Front/rear main seal gasket Vehicles started to fill in the show field as early as 08:00 replacements most times solve the engine leaks. But, be am. Bill Morgan and Ron Salen were among the first aware, done incorrectly a main seal can leak much worse after repair. Gasoline leaks make themselves evident by participants to arrive on the field. Bill drove from home the smell. If you smell gas, find out why, and don't park with the top down on his '47 Convertible, brave since it in a garage until you do so. Wiring problems can be very was 41 degrees. hard to repair. If your car blows a fuse diagnose why be- They assisted in parking for the thirty one car clubs who fore a fire occurs. If a known good battery quickly goes are represented at this year’s show. This spectator FREE dead, you have a short-circuit that must be dealt with. event opened to the public from 11 am – 3:30 pm at the The luckiest Studebaker owners are those with access to a Rockville Civic Center Park (navigator location: 603 Ed- knowledgeable mechanic with enough skills to keep the monston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851). old iron on the road. Enjoy those Studebakers. I would also like to point out that George and Bee Ham- lin assisted by rescuing a red Lark that was almost mis- TECH TIP (from Car Craft Magazine - parked at the wrong end of the field. Pass the word) More on the woodies. Every year the Rockville Antique If you've purchased wrenches recently, check and Classic Car Show hosts a special theme display them carefully before using.