The Washington - Seattle Studebaker Driver`s Club

The Washington
June 2016
Greater Seattle Chapter SDC Founded in 1969
Volume 46 Number 6
The President’s STEERING COLUMN
Don and Joan Andersen came
through and volunteered to host our
June meeting. They were supposed
to host a meeting earlier this year
that got canceled due to many
members attending a memorial service for chapter member Don
Greenlund. The previously scheduled garage tour will now consist of
viewing Don Andersen’s latest projects, as the other proposed stops
were not available due to scheduling conflicts or other issues. The
Andersen’s address is 11406 S.E.
223rd Street, Kent, the date is June
12th and the time is 1 pm. And for
those who attended the Northwest
Overdrive on Vancouver Island, I
look forward to hearing all about
this year’s meet.
In July, our chapter will host the
annual All Studebaker Picnic at
Mud Mountain Dam State Park in
Enumclaw on Sunday, the 10th. In
the past the picnic was scheduled
on a Saturday, but this year it was
moved to a Sunday to attract more
people and more Studebakers. So
get the word out to all your Studebaker, Packard, Pierce-Arrow and
Avanti friends and bring your potluck dish to share and your Studebaker or related car for others to
view starting at High Noon on Sunday, July 10th. As in previous
years, we will be parking on the
grass next to the Chinook shelter.
The May issue of Turning Wheels
contains Greta Justad’s tribute to
our late newsletter editor, Bill
Schiffer. Great Job, Greta!
Well written. It also contained a surprise for me, as
it featured a photo of Bob
Bryant’s Avanti on the
back inside cover. It wasn’t
me, as that Bob Bryant
lives in Connecticut. However the 1963 Avanti was
the same color as the red
1963 Avanti I owned many
years ago and sold to Michael Myer, son of Jon
Myer, after I bought my
1989. I don’t think that it is
the same car, but it might
be.
The Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial
start of summer. So check
your oil and water and get your Studebaker on the road and enjoy all
the cars events you can. There are
plenty of activities out there to take
advantage of such as cruise ins at
America’s Car Museum , at Colby
in Everett, Greenwood in north Seattle, or at a shopping mall or drivein near you or various car shows
throughout the Seattle-TacomaEverett area. Just enjoy summer
and drive your Studebaker.
Bob Bryant
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JUNE MEETING
SUNDAY THE 12th @ 1 PM
Where:
Potluck at the Andersen’s: 11406 S.E. 223rd Street, Kent, 9803
What:
A brief meeting and potluck at the Andersen’s. Joanie will provide a large pot
of chili and others can bring side dishes.
2016 Greater Seattle Chapter Upcoming Events
Month
Date
Event
Location
Time
Information & CONTACT
June
12
Potluck
11406 S.E. 223rd Street,
Kent, 9803
1 PM
rbryant1942@hotmail.com
June
18
Open House, Olson’s
Gaskets
3059 Opdal Rd E,
Port Orchard
11am—
4pm
Sandy Or Sheila at 360-871-1207
July
10
All Studebaker Picnic Mud Mountain Dam
Noon
rbryant1942@hotmail.com
August
5th-7th CanAm Zone Meet
Kamloops, BC
August
13
After Zone Meet
Meeting
August
27
Open House Car Show LeMay Family Collection
Marymount
Sept
10
Drive Your Studebaker TBD
Day
Oct
TBD
Fall Colors Tour
Old Spaghetti Factory
Restaurant
Southern Interior Chapter SDC
2:00 PM rbryant1942@hotmail.com
8:00 AM lemaymarymount.org
TBD
SDC Internationals
June 26-July 2nd 2016
June 18-24 2017
52nd SDC International -Warwick, Rhode Island
53rd SDC International -South Bend, Indiana
September 2018
54th SDC International -Seattle WA?
Tech Tip from the past
By Bob Bryant
This technical tip is taken from the October 1956 issue of Car Life magazine.
“SOUND DIAGNOSIS: “Play it by ear,” say Studebaker engineers, if you hear strange noises from the transmission of your ’56 Stude.
These noises often tell you what’s wrong; all you need to know is which sound to connect up with which trouble.
With the gearshift in neutral and engine idling, difficulty with the bearing will show up as a distinct hissing noise. In severe cases,
a bump or thud can be heard.
Rough, worn, chipped, or scuffed gears will give themselves away by an intermittent growling or bass hum.
If the transmission and engine assembly are out of alignment, a grinding noise will tell you this condition exists.
So before you tell a mechanic to “take it apart and see what’s what,” listen to the car carefully. You may save some of your money
and the mechanic’s time if you can describe the symptoms and apparent cause of the trouble.”
Note: Although this tech tip doesn’t say, it probably refers to a manual transmission. I would not put the transmission in neutral
(whether it was manual or automatic) unless the wheels were blocked so the car would not move.
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1960 Lark Regal VIII Hardtop
Good running V8w/AT, TT. Clean
interior, working radio, good glass
CARS FOR SALE
and chrome, no rust in floor or
1946 Champion Skyway Business trunk. A sharp, clean good looking
car. Trans shifts ok, but has issues
Coupe Solid, all original NW
and will need attention in future.
car. Only 2140 of this body style
produced that year. 3 spd with O/ White over red. 1st $4,000 takes.
D, 60,446 miles on odometer. The Will consider trade for decent 1950
car has some rust in the RR fender, Land Cruiser or pre-war, no projects.
Scott 503-397-5542
and on the drip rail of the
trunk. Needs paint and uphol1963 Avanti R2 AT, Red over red,
stery. Missing one door panel and
numbers match, newer paint/
headliner, but still has the original
upholstryPro maintained. Second in
curtain on package shelf. Runs but class at two concourses, many show
needs brakes, and has an exhaust
awards. Looks, runs great, 122k
manifold leak. $5000 425-413-3958 miles. Dave 503-256-0229 or
ddgay@sbcgobal.net, Leave message.
1959 Silver Hawk 6 Cyl. 3 spd/
OD, HH, Straight body, no rust,
never wrecked. Have nearly all trim.
PARTS FOR SALE
Runs & drives. Mechanically restored by Chuck Tubens. Everything
works. Long list of new parts. Car is 1949-54 C-cab Hood $100
still at Tubens home. Also selling off 1949-53
tools and small equipment. Have
C-cab grill $50
hydroponics growing equipment.
1937 Coupe Express Trans. $150
Need place to live and grow,could
1954 Champion 3 spd/od Trans $50
make them a lot of money! Dave
1960 Hawk 3 spd/od $100
Toney Call anytime 503-701-8675
1-Ton foldable engine hoist $100
1953-61 C/K back window/trim
1960 Hawk. Purchased by me in
1963, now at 146,000 miles. Needs nice $100
1953 Commander fan
paint, engine overhaul and seat reshroud $50
upholstering. Not driven since
STUDE STUFF FOR SALE
stored in my garage in 1987. Photos
available. $5000. Ern Anderson,
Kirkland, WA 425-822-9716
ern.anderson@gmail.com.
Parted out 1965 Daytona lots of
exterior/interior parts. Gas Tank
Headlight Bezels (2) Taillight Housings w/lens & trim (4) Heater core,
wipers & linkage (2) Headlight housings (2) Sealed beam lights (2) Steering column wiring Window & door
handles (8) Exterior door handles (5)
Black seat belts (6) All parts sold
OBO Phil Peters 503-244-1608
pjpeters@aol.com
Anybody want a rear curved back
window from a 1951 4 door. It’s
free but will have to be picked up
Odd 425-747-9196
stude21@juno.com
STUDEBAKER LITERATURE
Owners Manuals, Shop Manuals,
Parts Books, Sales Catalogs & folders, Paint Chip books, Salesman’s
data books for 1914 to 1966 cars &
trucks. Have 1,000’s of original Studebaker literature., history and phots
books and back issues of Turning
Wheels $2 @. Special prices for
SDC members. Overstock special1956 Passenger car shop manuals
(also used ‘57 &’58. supplements $15
Bruce Kerslake 360-254-1461 or:
brucekerslake@gmail.com
The Dalles, Or. Steve
Hudson 541-993-3540
or: stevehudson99@hotmail.com
From our
trip to SW
zone meet
Odd
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2016 Greater Seattle SDC Chapter Officers
President: Bob Bryant
Treasurer.: Eric Larson
Secretary: Bill Hallett
Web Master: Tom Noller
Editor:
Parts: Walt Thompson
Scrap Book.:
National Director
Zone Coordinator
Regional Manager
1515 South 59th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
8317 189 Ave E Bonney Lake 98391
22620 10 Ave S. Seattle, Wa. 98198
Des Moins, Iowa
Presently open
1316 SW 160 St., Seattle, 98166
Donovan Albrecht 22605 SE 4th. Samammish 98074
Can Am Zone National Officers
James Bell, 3951 Wynn Rd. Bellingham WA.
Lynn Fletcher, 6 Agur Court. Summerland BC
Ralph Kirby, Spokane, WA.
Studebaker on the Web
Greater Seattle SDC: www.studebakerseattle.com/
North Puget Sound: www.northpugetsoundsdc.com
National Studebaker SDC: studebakerdriversclub.com
rbryant1942@hotmail.com
badcow1@comcast.net
31redrooster@comcast.net
twintraction@gmail.com
206-243-0149
dalbrecht@msn.com
studenut@comcast.net
lynn_fletcher@hotmail.xom
donna_shepard@msn.com
Studebaker Clubs of the World:studebakerclubs.com/
Studebaker Vendors: http://studebakervendors.com/
Antique Studebaker Home Page:
www.theantiquestudebakerclub.com
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
LOCAL MEMBERSHIP
Note: It is a prerequisite that all local members also belong to SDC International. Insurance for club activities is only available through the International Club. Contact national club directly or the local Treasurer for information
(given below). National Member # _________________________
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
For information e-mail: sdc@cornerstonereg.com Payment may be made by check or money order (make payable to SDC) in U.S.
funds or: new members may use Visa or Master card by calling : 763-420-7829. Complete this application and send with payment to:
SDC C/O P.O. BOX 1743, Maple Grove, MN. 55311-6715 Annual dues are $24.00 (1st yr only) $31 renewal
GREATER SEATTLE CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Greater Seattle Chapter dues are due January 1st each year and are for a one year period. Dues are $25/year for club
Newsletter in print, or $13/year for e-mail version. Dues are prorated per month for dues collected throughout the year.
Make check payable to: SDC GSC
Mail check to: SDC GSC Eric Larson 8317 189 Ave E Bonney Lake, Wa. 98391 Info @ E-mail: badcow@w-link.net
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Another view of last month guess the year.