nutS & boltS nu tS & Palmetto Chapter Membership Application boltS and Renewal Vol. 1 Issue 16 April 2005 Name:________________________________________________ The nutS & boltS is the offical newsletter of the Palmetto Chapter, and is published monthly. (First) (Last) B.D. Spouse:_______________________________________________ B.D. Anniversary:__________________Phone:___________________ Address:______________________________________________ City/State/Zip:_________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________ List Your Studebakers: Model/Year/Body Style ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ National SDC Member Number:__________________________ Expiration Date-Month and Year:________________________ (SDC Number Required For Membership) Dues: $15.00 Per Year (Jan.1—Dec.31) Checks payable to; Palmetto Chapter SDC Remit To: Jackie Simpson Date Received 1138 Little Acres Road (Treasure's use only) Clinton, SC 29325 Inside... The Driver’s Seat, Thru The Side Mirror, Under The Hood, In The Spotlight, Thru The Windshield, The Tool Box, From The Back Seat, and Closing The Trunk nutS & boltS nutS & boltS KUDZU JELLY PREZ-SEZS Kudzu's purple blooms appear in the fall. They have a grape-like aroma. The jelly is a lavender shade with an aroma of apple or grape jelly. Also tastes like grape Greetings to all now that spring is finally here. This was the winter that wanted to with apple undertones. keep on giving. We could not make the last meet due to commitments at the Lowes Motor Speedway. This is the big swap meet that we’ve been attending for 2 cups firmly packed kudzu blossoms the last 15 years. We got rained on Thursday and Friday, but Saturday turned out 4 1/2 cups water to be a nice day. 4 or 5 cups granulated sugar 1 box Sure Jell (fruit pectin) For those who didn’t hear I hurt my back at the March meet at the beach. I did Rinse the freshly gathered kudzu blossoms. something I almost never do; I attempted to wash my car. My back is still bother- ing me a little. Every year when we go to Charlotte, we set up our vending trailer In a saucepan, bring the blossoms and water to a boil. Simmer for approximately and set up the tent, drag out all the fine treasure to sell and then sit back and ei- 20 minutes, until blossoms are faded in color and the liquid is a deep lavender ther drink a little or rake in the money. Thanks to all my Studebaker friends of color. Strain in a colander and discard the blossoms. North Carolina and Sandy Mars, they helped me set up the portable empire and Pour liquid through a jelly bag or cheesecloth or use a paper coffee filter. Use 4 concentrate on the sampling of different brews to aid my back. Of course Sheila cups of the kudzu liquid with sugar and fruit pectin, following instructions on pectin was there helping out and attempting to direct Sandy Mars. At one time we had package. the former NC president, former SC president, current NC and SC presidents all Yields about 6 cups jelly. under one tent. Thanks to Diane & Bob Smith for a great April meeting. CLOSING THE TRUNK by: Studebakerbabe What a nice surprise to see Del Kalal, Richard & Carol Loskill and meet our newest members Karen & David Crone with his beautiful 63 Avanti.. It was a day of fun and fellowship, hope we can have many more of these meetings.. Treasure/Membership Jackie & Bruce Simpson I think people have a natural–born tendency to tell stories. There’s poetry inside each 1138 Little Acres Rd Clinton SC 29325 SDC OFFICERS and every one of us. (864) 833-0677 Every Studebaker family has a story to tell. So think of yourself as a gold prospector, [email protected] President look back in time sifting though the family stories you’ve heard in your life. No detail Colin Fort is too small. Then sort through for the best nuggets and make them shine and tell it like Secretary/Newsletter Editor [email protected] President Dot Sheldon Vice-President it was and share them with the rest of us we would love to hear your story. John Dusky 147 Beaver Dam Rd Linda Sinclair 1510 John Dodd Road, Batesburg, SC 29006 [email protected] “What difference will any of this make?” you might ask. Time does seem to pass all Spartanburg29303 864-445-3977 Secretary too quickly. I know that life can feel too full, and too demanding, to allow much time (864) 949-1206 [email protected] Jan Lockmon [email protected] [email protected] for adding anything else to our list of things to do. And some of us feel inept at any- Chaplin/Sunshine Chairperson Treasurer thing that even resemble letter writing. Having a tough time getting started? Begin sim- Vice-President Bob Smith Jr. Brain Millette ply: “When did I get interested in Studebakers?" If that tactic fails, ask your family you David Wirtht 4232 Jollystreet Rd [email protected] never know what’s going to happen. No matter how you end up, you’ll learn a lot and 261 Danby Rd Prosperity SC 29127 SE Zone Coordinator Columbia SC 29212 803-951-3696 Gordon Sheldon it’s good therapy. (803) 781-4124 [email protected] [email protected] See you at Lake Keowee. [email protected] SC Regional Manager Webmaster Robert Beebe John Dusky [email protected] Note: Permission is granted to reprint any article appearing herein, provided appropriate credit is given to the author and to the nutS & boltS Newsletter. April-page 2 April-page 19 nutS & boltS nutS & boltS From the Back-Seat This is going to be a short letter this month. I’ve been working out of town on and off the last month. Most of my work is in the Virginia area. Hope to get home this week- end and get some of the cars out and on the road. This month’s event should be awesome. Please try to get your Studebaker out and attend this meet. See elsewhere in this newsletter for details. One final comment. Every time I attend a non-Studebaker meet I almost always run into some resident of South Carolina who either never heard of the national Stude- baker Club or if they are a member of the national they didn’t know a state club ex- isted. One person I spoke with said they were told by someone at the national mem- bership headquarters that the club was centered in Columbia only. We need to try and help educate these people that we’re spread all over the state and have meets scattered all over. So until the next meet have fun this spring and if you need you car washed don’t ask me. John ACROSS DOWN Thru the Side Mirror 2. A newly coined word used the year 1. The Dictators used these 1942 only brakes. 4. The mother of the five brothers. 3. Coming & Going. Treasurer’s Report 5.Had no trouble pronouncing the name 6. The father of the CONGRADULATIONS “Studebaker” Balance $2,100.52 Studebaker brothers 9. Used right –hand steering. 7. Last of the GT Hawks built Income $ 131.77 Robert Beebe 10. The last Studebaker to be produced. from 1962-1964. Expenditures $ 225.19 11. President of the 8. Only car mfg. In 1959. On your re-election Studebaker Bros. Corp. Balance as of March 31, 2005 $ 2,006.90 12. A car named in his honor. 13. The very first trucks produced were. 14. Cowboy on the As South Carolina’s 15. The lowest priced 4 door state license plate. Respectfully submitted, sedan offered for 1934. 17. Amphibious. Jackie Simpson, Treasurer 16. 1936-1937 Coupe rear windows Regional Manager 18. Owner of a pace car that paced the Indy 500 four times. The answers will be in next months 19. Gear referred to as the Newsletter. Traffic Range. April-page 3 April-page 18 nutS & boltS nutS & boltS VINTAGE CARS 1962 Studebaker Lark Cruiser A Turning Point Restoring Broken Relationships* BROOKS T. BRIERLEY Published Date: 4/18/05 Relationships are always worth restoring! We must get along with each other, we must learn to be a peacemaker, and we know God has called us to settle our relationships with Cruiser was Studebaker’s longtime designation for its top-of-the-line sedans. Its body stretched from a standard sedan, the each other, as Christians. Cruiser is easily identified by the vent window in the rear door. When the compact Lark model debuted in 1959, no Cruiser was offered, but once the Lark was established, the designation was 1. Talk to God before talking to the person! Tell God your frustrations, tell him exactly revived. In 1961 the longer-bodied Lark Cruiser added four inches to interior legroom; the wheelbase increased slightly too, how you feel. God wants us to come to him first. from 108 to 113 inches. That made the Lark more competitive, edging it into the medium-price field. 1961 saw a drastic change in Studebaker management, too, with Sherwood Egbert, an energetic leader, taking over as presi- 2. Always take the initiative! God expects Christians to make the first move. Go to them dent. Egbert seemed to know exactly what was needed to revive interest in the cars; on his watch Brooks Stevens restyled the first; restoring broken relationships are so important. Schedule a face - to - face 1962 Larks, revising the boxy design with a new, longer rear end. The front was shaped with a grille resembling Mercedes- Benz, whose cars Studebaker then distributed in the United States. Buyers liked the Lark—production of the 1962 model was meeting as soon as possible.