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Minutes from the meeting on August 11, 2018
Meeting called to order at 12:40.
No cool classic car show this year, pre-empted by the Palm Springs Zone Meet we are helping with. Our club will do the raffle. All chapters will be asked to contribute, and we need to contribute at least 15 prizes. Please help by contributing an item or equivalent in dollars ($15 or 20). Work is underway to name a charity that the proceeds of the zone meet will support.
THANKS to Ken St Clair and Joanna Worster for representing our chapter at the joint meetings on the Zone Meet in June and July.
Activities report:
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum: 6 members and some guests had a great time; 2 Studes were found among the “rusty gold” on the grounds, an M Series pickup and a ’48 (we think) Commander sedan. Lunch afterwards was at Coco’s in Vista.
2018 International Meet, Seattle/Tacoma WA, Aug. 29 ––Sept 1, Halgrens, St. Clairs, ken Keller, and Keith Wahl are planning to attend
Southwest Zone Meet in Palm Springs, October 18 – 20: entry forms are available at the meetings, or please request one by clicking on “Contact us” in the upper left corner of our website.
Michele will try to coordinate for the club to go to Leo Carillo Ranch in Nov. but with Thanksgiving that month, may not happen till next year
Nov Meeting will be the first Saturday in Nov. due to the room at Sizzler not available the second Saturday
Bob and Mimi won the raffle
Ashby’s won the name tag drawing but were not in attendance
New Business: Warren Rapp went to Nifty 50’s car show in Del Mar and was the only Studebaker with his ’55 sedan. He won a trophy-Congrats!!!
’55 Conestoga Wagon For Sale
Keith Wahl invites you to camp or cruise in old-school style with updated comfort.
Studebaker, the only wagon company to convert to cars and be successful, celebrated 100 years in business with the 1954 and 1955 Conestoga 2 door wagon. This Extremely rare model made only 2 years was bought new in Tucson, AZ and still has dealer plaque on tailgate.
This is an Original Arizona Car. At some point it was sold, had an engine and transmission build with the Chevrolet 350 Engine in Arizona. It was sold to a serviceman from Indiana. There is an Air Force Base sticker in the window from Tucson dated 2004. This is a rust free vehicle. He put the car up for sale On Ebay in 2011.
Here is a Youtube video of the car for sale in Indiana when it was purchased by owner # 3 of Nevada. He subsequently moved to Tennessee where I purchased it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03BoKDSEbJI
The car maintains its original chrome. Car is #98 off assembly line in 1955. It has new radial Wide White-wall tires with about 3500 miles on them. Functional fender spear turn signals, 4 way flasher, factory fog lamps which were offered on the President model. PLEASE, not interested in trades or ridiculous low ball offers. Interested parties respond with email and phone for more details
Photos I requested in November 2017 from owner # 3.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148532449@N08/albums/72157664992649827
The seats and headliner had been redone at sometime along with carpeting and door panels. Owner #3 did some basic maintenance, wheel bearings, tires and air shocks but not much else. He added rare fog lights and drove the car locally. He owned the car for a several years and put on about 3,000 miles. He purchased a Packard Wagon and sold this car to me in November of 2017. I have rebuilt the car over the last 8 months. I had all necessary body work done with lead and have rewired the car and added a new dual master cylinder, custom finished cargo floor and many other improvements. Keith Wahl: 858-518-2190, kwahl@san.rr.com
’63 Wagonaire For Sale
The car is in Rancho San Diego. Owner is Sandy Robins, 619-670-6634.
Vehicle Storage for Rent in San Diego
Keith Wahl has vacant garages for rent at an apartment complex on 49th Street off El Cajon Blvd in the Talmadge area of San Diego (near San Diego State). It is 9 X 16 feet and has private alley access. A one-year lease is offered at $195 per month. No shop or business.
Prefer Vintage Vehicle or light storage
Contact Keith at 858-518-2190
Terry Worster’s Nice Cars for sale by Joanna Worster
The 1963 Lark Daytona Convertible for $10,000. Has replaced top and motor, fuel line and pump. The paint job has a chip over the right front wheel, clean otherwise.
The 1963 Lark Daytona Wagonaire for $15,000. Repainted in 2015 and new upholstery in 2016. Runs smooth with 3 replaced push rods. Was a daily driver.
Both cars have not been driven for 2 years but are regularly started to keep batteries charged. Interested parties can contact me at 619-258-1888.
WANTED: Big Six engine (245) for a 1950 Land Cruiser or Commander
Looking for a 6 cyl 245 engine for a ’50 Land Cruiser or Commander. If you have one or know of one please call Steve at 909-973-6955.
Heavy Duty Truck Parts For Sale
Jack Barron in central Oregon purchased a huge 49 Stude truck just to get the bare cab: (I am building and donating a rat rod for a fund raiser for our sports programs and kids who play); I have the complete running rolling chassis with a very good running orig, flat head 6, truck only showed a bit over 50k miles. 4spd. 2spd r.end, both front fenders very good, core support, radiator good. I will sell all for $450. or just part. can send pics. 509-386-2381 or email 1xbuff1970@gmail.com
1957 Champion Sedan Parts For Sale
I have a 1957 4 door that we harvested the body and frame.. i am looking to get rid of the complete drivetrain, seats, champion flat head, with extra head, trans, seat trim, steering collumn, heater, axle, pretty much everthing besides the body and frame…we are not looking for a ton of money more to have these parts go to a good use..could make a good deal for everything.. parts are in Escondido. Call Mike (760) 613 6737, or email dtrader45@gmail.com.
Restored 1962 GT Hawk For Sale in Sonoma County
1956 Studebaker Parkview Wagon For Sale
Hello, my name is Ron Flenner. I am a member of the SDC from Eureka, Ca. I purchased a 1956 Studebaker 2-Door Parkview wagon last 11/2015 it had 73,000 original miles and is in very good condition. Since the purchase I have had the gas tank, fuel lines, and fuel pump repaired. In addition, I have had a new rebuilt starter, water pump, 4-barrel carb plug wires and a total tune up done to the car. The brakes have been inspected and a new master cylinder added along with a new dual muffler system for safety purposes. The tires and other running gear are fine. The car does need a new interior, seats and headliner or a set of good quality seat covers. In all honesty, there are some rust issues, but, the vehicle was garaged in Tracy, CA in the past and is really in good shape. I am interested in selling the Parkview for $ 12,500 or OBO. In addition, I may consider a trade for another Studebaker of similar value. (The vehicle has the 259 ci-v-8-3 speed column shift-4-barrel-and dual exhausts) I can be contacted by cell-707-362-1916 or by e/mail: rflenner@
1949 Studebaker Truck For Sale
1949 pick up with a Ford 302 small block, caddy rear end for sale for $12,000. Interested parties contact Perry Wright 619-840-4142
1951 Land Cruiser For Sale
1951 commander Studebaker Land Cruiser v-8 standard with overdrive, Hill Holder. Has all parts, needs some body work and paint job. Upholstery is in good condition. Asking $3,500.00. Contact Donna Landen, blondie5.1976@icloud.com
1963 GT Hawk For Sale
Originally from Kentucky, in SD since 1996. I am the third owner. The trans is automatic, with 289. Motivated to sell. Asking price is $5000.00 obo . Darrell Jennings, dajfrmaga@gmail.com
’53 Champion Sedan in Original Condition For Sale
Here is an all original, unrestored car in very good shape, it has a solid and straight body no rust good original paint, this car is very rare – very hard to find one that has not been altered or changed this car is 100 % original. Less than 5,400 produced. Will need to have the chrome redone, everything is there, vehicle is complete, has a six cylinder flathead with three speed with overdrive. New parts include new battery and rebuilt starter, also vehicle has current registration and clean title. Has not been sitting in a field getting destroyed by weather and mice. Vehicle is very nice good interior, car runs good considering it is 63 years old. In conclusion the car is all original and complete you would be hard pressed to find another one in this shape for the price that is original and un molested like this one. Add the overall condition of this car that you do not see for sale very often and its uniqueness. Price is $5000. There are more pictures available, thanks. Joseph Russo, jdrusso58@gmail.com Car is in the El Cajon area.
1950 Stude Replica Golf Cart For Sale
1950 Studebaker Golf Cart. Just finished. New paint, Upholstery, Batteries. It runs and drives nice. A really neet looking vehicle. $5,495.00 Consider offers / Trades. More pictures available via the ad on Old Rides: //www.oldride.com/classic_cars/787938.html 
619 890-1045 Howard
FOR SALE 1984 Avanti Touring Coupe (only 50 made)
Car is completely original, except for tire sizes), has heavy duty suspension (sway bars, front & rear springs, etc.) Chevy 305 (passed smog January 14) with 700R4 automatic (less than 10,000 miles since Corvette upgrades & $2,000 rebuild) Power moon roof, tilt wheel, power disc brakes, power windows Rear window defroster, power moon roof, original Blaupunkt radio/with power antenna, Recaro seats with recliners, heaters, lumbar adjustments. Car runs great, but needs paint and Recaros need reupholstering $12,500, OBO Keith Rider (619) 276.2249 studierider@aol.com
Touring the Antique Gas & Steam Museum
About 10 San Diego Chapter members and guests had a great time wandering among the nostalgia at Vista’s Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum on July 28th. It’s one of those places where you could wander around all day and take in everything, or just focus on a couple special interests like the blacksmith shop, the weaving shop, the clock and watch museum, or the fabulous model train exhibit. Below are pictures of the group looking over the museum’s M Series Studebaker truck and the two Studebakers that were driven there — with THANKS to Michele and Ken St Clair and Ken Meredith for adding some real ‘class’ to the museum with their beautiful cars that day!
StudebakerNight at Cruisin Grand, 2018
A small but fine looking group of Studebakers once again graced the streets of Escondido for Studebaker Night at Cruisin Grand for this year. Deepest THANKS to Dan and Mercy Scott, Ken and Stacy Meredith, Ken and Michele St Clair and your editor (Gene) for showing their Studebakers plus a prospective new member who brought his solid ’53 Champion.
Cool Classic Car Show 2017
Ken Meredith did a great job as our chair for the 2017 Cool Classic Car Show at Spanish Landing Park in San Diego! There was a wonderful array of cars, from pre-war Studebakers and Pierce Arrows to a 2007 Avanti! Joanna Worster did her usual great job of photographing the cars, and they are all now loaded into a new picture gallery in the “Pix” tab of our website. Just click on the picture of the 2007 Avanti at the upper left of that page to view the whole album.
2007 Avanti
Nostalgic video of a past SD Studebaker Meet
Greg Weir, son of Jim Weir, has been kind enough to share a video from a Studebaker meet here in San Diego many years ago; it includes a short talk by Marvin Studebaker. You can download it from Jim’s Dropbox share here