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Minutes from the meeting on June 10, 2017
VP Bob Bukchalian ran the meeting, Ken St. Clair being absent. Bob mentioned the passing of Al Van Winkle and how his Memorial will take place on June 30th.
Treasurer’s report was given by Mimi Halgren. Club assets as of today are $7,485.30. Much of the deposit for the car show of $1830 will be returned to us so the balance will grow back after the show. Keith Rider spent $75 on flowers for Roy Heckers.
La Palma- Ken Meredith gave a report. Had a great time. Handed out over 100 flyers for our car show. Weather was perfect, about 100 beautiful cars.
Nethercutt Museum: The 10 people that went enjoyed it immensely. Keith Wahl mentioned that they put on organ concerts there and it would be nice to go see one of those. We could take the train and then a bus? Or, the Huntington/Hartford Library is nice. Train to downtown then the Metro out to Pasadena.
Other suggestions for future activities were dinner at the Spaghetti Factory downtown, or Lawrence Welk dinner theater? Or, belly dancing show after dinner near Carlsbad? Mimi was asked to ask Michele if she would email the club members and ask their opinions about the above choices. (See below re survey.)
Oct 20, 21, and 22 is the Southwest Zone Meet in Clovis. A couple of members thought they might go.
Nominations for officers: We didn’t do nominations in April but if anyone is interested in one of the Officer positions please speak up. All current officers are willing to continue in their positions.
Keith Rider mentioned it might be nice to look through the club historical documents for old pictures etc. as part of the club birthday party celebration, whichever it turns out to be.
Should we do a Survey? Keith Wahl thinks so – asking about what the club members want to do. If we do that then no email by Michele will be necessary. Mimi will check her files to see if she has the old one we used several years ago.
Name tag drawing was won by Tim Huntley- not present. 50/50 won by Colin Fort. $13.00
Ken Meredith ran a Car Show meeting after the regular meeting
Car show: We are having an abbreviated Daytona Cafe with hotdogs, chips, cookies, and drinks. 45th anniversary ceremonial cupcakes (or something) to commemorate our club at the car show for desert.
A Studebaker won a prestigious first place at the Greenwich Concours
THANKS to Arnold Cohen for sharing this article from Hemmings about a ’32 Studebaker President that won Best in Show at the famous Greenwich Concours this year; look at it and you’ll see why:
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
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
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.
Engine For Sale: ’53 V8, Complete with Clutch
Probably a 232, but not certain; complete, has extra carb, clutch, water pump; asking $250 or best offer as I have no place to store it. Kenneth Kay Keller: kennethkaykeller@yahoo.com, 619-442-5177
1955 Champion 4 Door For Sale
55 Studebaker Champion Deluxe4 door sedan6 cyl ODHill HolderNo rustNew or rebuilt generator-starter-water pump-carburetor-radiator-new coreNew tires and brakes3rd owner-formerly owned by John CummingsHave a look on this video link below and enjoy!!Price – $11,000 – negotiable
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
Cars for Sale from Wayne and Melanie Smith 619-443-4623
Pictures of Cars are available upon request.
1959 Lark Deluxe 4 door sedan — All original condition.
12,895 original miles on 6 cylinder engine. Nice #2 to #3 A Must See! asking $7.000.00.
1963 GT Hawk 2 door. Tuned 289 V8 engine. New exhaust, tires and brakes.
Some rust, needs paint job and interior carpet. Extra sheet metal included. asking $4500.00
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
Keith Wahl’s ’53 Starlight Coupe in the SD Automotive Museum
SD Studebaker Couples on a Cross-Country Odyssey
The Halgrens and the St.Clairs decided to See the USA (with apologies to Dinah Shore) by Studebaker for two months this fall. The Halgrens drove their modified 1953 coupe, while the St. Clairs were in their all original ’62 GT. They reported at the November meeting that they drove a total of 11,450 miles!
Their travels took them through the national parks of Utah, Wyoming and the Dakotas, then through the Midwest to Chicago and South Bend (pictures of their cars at the Studebaker National Museum below) and then up into Michigan to see the great museums there (pic below of the cars at a beautiful restored gas station), then on up to Niagara Falls and Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame) in New York, followed by Vermont for some early fall foliage and then down to PA for the huge annual meet at Hershey. Their favorite places were the Corvette factory in Kentucky and, a close second, the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory in Vermont… 🙂
The last picture below is a modified Studebaker V8 in the American Museum of Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska; it was built by Offenhauser for one of J.C. Agajanian’s Indy race cars in the early fifties.
Studebaker National Museum
Modified Studebaker V8 for Indy racer
Studebaker Night at Cruisin Grand 2016
The crowds were out in force this year at Escondido’s Cruisin Grand on the evening of our Studebaker Night (June 24th). We had 6 nice Studebakers but would have liked more. Please see the photos below to get an idea of the many folks who stopped by to look, including two who may become new members!
A sincere THANKS to the following for bringing their Studebakers (in order of age): Mac MacPherson with his original 1909 EMF30 (!), Bob Gozano with his great 1938 President all the way from El Cajon, Arnold Cohen with his beautiful 1950 Land Cruiser all the way from Winchester, Mark Bann with his fabulous 1953 Starliner all the way from Canyon Lake, Bob Derderian with his gorgeous 1989 Avanti Convertible, and finally your editor (Gene Nagle), with my ’63 GT Hawk. Mark Bann won a Best of Show in the Custom Class with his ’53 – against some pretty tough Chev and Ford competitors!
A GREAT Conestoga Wagon is Back in SD
WE CALL “HER”- CONSUELO!…… By Keith Wahl MD
I believe I am the fifth owner of this (early) 1955 Commander/ Conestoga Wagon. The car was formerly owned by John Louraine of Seattle, Washington who obtained it sight unseen from Zanesville Ohio in February 1998. He drove the car to Washington State. Seen below is Mr. Louraine pulling his 1955 Alfa Spider from Tacoma to Carmel (note the rear end as he pulls that rig) with a factory Studebaker tow bar. Serial Number 83825 was originally equipped with a 224 V8 and 6 volt electrical system.
Now named “Consuelo,” (from my friends Bob and Mimi Halgren –builders of the modified version) she still wears the original Pima Red (looks like Coral or Salmon to me) and Sonora Beige Colors. The interior is all factory original.
Bob purchased the car from Mr. Louraine on eBay somewhere around 2009 with 62K miles. He loaded the car on his trailer dove it home and then did his inspection – just the reverse of the advice he gives to all his friends.
Now Mr. Louraine said the car had “no rust issues or rot,” but that is not what multi-Studebaker owner, master builder and good friend Bob Halgren found:
- Body mounts,
- Floor boards,
- Inner lower panels and
- Frame bottom flat sections
were badly rusted plus heavy surface rust on the suspension and brake components. The interior, however,was completely original. So Bob went to work, taking it all the way down to the frame.
After refurbishing the car, Bob and Mimi drove it around the United States, some 8583 miles using 564 gallons of gas for an average of 15.2 mpg. This February 11, 2016 I purchased the car from Dennis Napier – our former Studebaker Club President – now residing in Roseburg Oregon. He owned the car for about 6 years and had not put much mileage on it. Some years ago, I originally looked at this very same car to purchase but passed on it. Since I know my friend Bob and the quality of his work very well, when the opportunity arose, I contacted Dennis and transacted the sale.
I flew to Portland and took a short hop to Eugene where Dennis picked me up. He graciously hosted me and we took the car for a 2 block test where he acquainted me with the instruments and intimacies of “Consuelo.” The next morning, I headed to Arcata to stay with my friends the Bitemans. The following day I headed out at 8 am , met cousins north of San Francisco and departed for La Jolla the same day. I COULD NOT KEEP THE CAR UNDER 80 MPH AND I GOT THE SAME 15 MPG AS ACHIEVED BY BOB HALGREN. MY ONLY MISHAP WAS A LOST HUBCAP!!
