File - Grand Canyon Chapter Hudson, Essex, Terraplane

29709 W Mitchell Ave
The Canyon News
Buckeye, Az 85396
V o l u m e
President
Jim Osborn
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F e b r u a r y
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[email protected]
602-568-0626
Vice President
Dick Anderson
10704 W Roundelay Cir
Sun City, AZ 85351
Gadsden-Pacific Toy Train Museum
Hosted By Don VanManen and Brent Hinde
[email protected]
February 2013
623-521-1351
Sec/Treasurer
Lorinda Conner
3849 W Calle Lejos
Glendale, Az 85310
[email protected]
602-510-6144
Club Store
Sharon Dobrinski
3483 Mormon Lake Rd
Mormon Lake, Az 86038
[email protected]
Editor
Margo Osborn
29709 W Mitchell Ave
Buckeye, Az 85396
[email protected]
951-225-2397
Historian
Frank Fry
5045 W Spoon Plant Ct
Marana, Az 85658
[email protected]
February is about gone and
what a strange month in the
land we call Arizona!! Cold
weather,
nice
fantastic
weather and then cold weather again! And let’s throw in a
little
snow
in
Phoenix,
Scottsdale and the surrounding areas! With all of this we
were able to get in a fantastic meet in Tucson, thanks to
Don VanManen and Brent
Hinde. Great weather, although it looked like it might
not be, but the Hudson gods
looked down and parted the
storm for us and we had a
great time. The train club
has done a great job on the
museum, and all of us enjoyed
their hospitality, and warm
welcome along with all the
trains that were on display.
Again Don and Brent thank
you for a good time and your
work in planning and putting
the meet together.
520-891-1971
Membership Chrmn
Tom Haney
910 E Kaler Dr
From the Prez’s Glove Box
Phoenix, Az 85020-4153
[email protected]
Past Presidents
92-93 Allen Saffrahn
94-95 Carl Hamby
96-97 Galen Moon
98-99 Jerry Crater
00-03 Phil Garrett
04-04 Ben Jefferies
04-08 Frank Fry
09-11 Tom Conner
February took Margo and I
to Tucson as we joined Frank
and Shirley Fry, Jake and
Jeanne Weins, and Howard
Douglas at the Tubac Golf
Resort for the 19th Annual
Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts
car show. What a great time
we had and with some spring
like weather to boot. There
were around 500 cars and
motor bikes entered and on
display!! I want to congratulate Jake and Jeanne Weins
on their first place trophy in
their class on their 54 Hollywood! Way to go Jake and
Jeanne!!!!!
On March 16th Karen and
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Grand Canyon Chapter HET Minutes
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Ande Lange have their meet
planned. We will be joining the Valley Road Runners in this meet and
they are a great bunch of people
and a lot of fun to be with . All the
details are in this newsletter and
of course I will be sending out reminders when the date draws near.
The meeting was called to order
by President, Jim Osborn after a
great tour of the model train
museum in Tucson. Don VanManen gave a lot of us a ride on
the train that is set up outside,
and then we enjoyed a great
turkey and potluck lunch hosted
by him and Brent Hinde.
In April Tom and Lorinda Conner
have a meet planned on the 13th and
this again will mark the “Farewell to
our Snowbirds”. This is the final
meet planned for 2012-2013 and
man has it been a fun meet year!!
Jim thanked Don and Brent for
a great meet.
Even though the meet season will
end in April, lets not end the fun we
have with these old cars!! Try and
make as many “Cruise In’s” as possible, call one another and check in, E
-mail one another, hey,- we still
have nice weather until June here
in the Valley- impromptu last minute get together’s, picnic’s, or
weekend road trips, who knows it is
your club, let the ideas flow.
Beautiful cars and people
at the meets!
February 9th, 2013
It has been fun this year and Margo and I are looking forward to the
future of this wonderful chapter
we have here in Arizona—
Joyce Burrow moved that the
minutes be approved as printed
in the last newsletter. Frank Fry
seconded the motion and it
passed.
The following Treasurer’s Report was given by Treasurer,
Lorinda Conner.
Beginning Balance
$2,883.11
Income:
$ 75.00
Fund Raising
$100.00
Store
$ 14.00
$000.00
Ending Balance
$3,072.11
As Always—
OLD BUSINESS: None
Sez ya laters--
NEW BUSINESS:
Jim received a letter from the
Northern California Chapter
asking for ads in the National
Meet Program. Vivian Crater
moved that we place a ¼ page
ad for $35.00. Jerry Crater seconded the motion, and it
passed.
Jimmy
Generations of
members
T h e
Jim passed out flyers to the
March 16th meet to be hosted by
Ande and Karen Lange with a
tour of the Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum
C a n y o n
N e w s
Tom & Lorinda Conner will
be hosting the April meet on
April 13th at the Martin Auto
Museum. They will have
final information at the
March meet.
Jim apologized to Joe Polkus
and Brent Hinde for not
making sure everyone knew
that the January meeting
was postponed a week because of the bad weather.
Jim asked that we get him
an updated roster and birthday and anniversary list to
him. He also asked that if
any of us have pictures of
meets could be emailed or
sent to him and also to Sharon Dobrinski to be included
in the newsletter and the
WTN articles.
Health Updates:
Dues
Expenses
in Mesa.
Clovis Burrow is having
treatments on his knee.
Shirley Fry is still having
problems with her back and
also now has a cold bug and
trouble with her eyes.
Kathi Cowgill had sent a
thank you to our chapter for
all the cards sent when Keith
passed away.
Phyllis Douglas thanked
everyone for the cards, calls
and emails while she has
been down. We were all glad
to see her out and about
again, and she is hoping to
be able to attend the National Meet in July.
Tom received a call from Al
Saffrahn that he is helping
Kathi Cowgill sell her Hudson. It is a very nice 1952
Hudson Hornet Sedan. It
will be advertised in the
newsletter. Al also has a
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ATTENDANCE
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bunch of old WTN’s he would like
to donate to the Chapter.
Jim thanked Brent for being a
great Vice President, and he will
get a gift to him at the March
meet.
Don VanManen passed out some
brochures on the museum.
Tom reported that if you are planning on going to the national
meet, that we need to get the hotel
reservation and meet registration
in as soon as possible. The hotel
and some of the tours are filling
up quickly.
Name
Car Driven
Jim & Margo Osborn
1950 Hudson Commodore
Clovis & Joyce Burrows
1954 Hudson Hollywood
Jerry & Vivian Crater
1952 Hudson 4 Door Sedan
Brent Hinde
Elizabeth Dobrinski
Pete and Clydene Bolinger
Joyce Burrow asked that we all
make sure that we get our RSVP’s
into the hosts so it makes planning the events easier.
Howard and Phyllis Douglas
Jim asked that we get any information that needs to be in the
newsletter to him within the next
week so they can get the newsletter out on time.
Rob Vinson
New members, Pete and Clydene
Bolinger, were welcomed to their
first GCC meet. They have a 1935
Terraplane that is heading to the
upholstery shop.
Frank Fry moved that the meeting
be adjourned. Joyce Burrow seconded the motion and it passed.
Alan Douglas
Don Van Manen
Frank Fry
Brand X
Rode with Conners
Brand X
1936 Terraplane Truck
Brand X
1939 Hudson 112 Coupe
Brand X
1948 Commodore 6
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THIS & THAT:
FYI:--A research project dealing with many facets of the Hudson
Motor Car Company and their products is well underway. This is an exciting project that will make pages and
pages of Hudson related facts, assembled in one
book, available to HET Club & HETHS members.
Presently we are looking for brief descriptions or biographies of former HMCC employees, suppliers and dealers. If anyone has a relative that was connected, in some
way to the Hudson Motor Car Company, please don’t delay and send the information to include job assignments,
years with the company and any special facts.
Please send the information and photos to Bob Ross,
Services:
o - Al Saffrahn – Rebuilds engines, transmissions,
overdrives, steering boxes, rear ends plus hundreds of parts
and chrome trim. Maricopa, AZ. Phone: 520-568-2911; o
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Victor Zamora – Vic’s Auto Window Channeling. La
Mirada, Calif 90637; Phone: 562-947-5864
Birthdays Dick Anderson 25th Mayola Holen 18th Charles Kyler 11th Al Safrahn 24th No Anniversaries o – Bill Gilmore – Operates “Automotive Research
Services” Doing Highly Detailed Value Appraisals on vehicles of all makes models and years since 1987. Extensive
Library. Accepted by Banks, Insurances Company’s, Courts
and the IRS. Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602-230-7111

Jason Fisher (Vintage Couch – Bill Albrights Grandson) - Jason has several Hudson
Cars For Sale. Also, many 30’s/40’s & 50’s
used and reproduction parts. Call with your list.
Phone: 909-823-9168; E-mail: [email protected]
Radio Repair:
Radio repair for 6V & 12V Classic car radios. Conversion from 6V to 12V possible. Also Speedometer,
Guages, & Clock repair
Auto Electric Repair & Service
Gary Thorson
2729 S. Cottonwood
Mesa, AZ
602-618-7019
Lead by new Member - Ken Fox
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GCC Classifieds
FOR SALE:
1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood V-8. Not running, but complete and all original.
Interior needs carpet, seats need re-upholstered. Some replacement parts for exterior included.
Asking $2,700 O.B.O.; Car is located in NW Tucson, AZ.
Contact: Nancy Newton. (520) 572-0147 or E-mail at [email protected].
(Lead by Tom Conner – flyer available with more pictures: 602-510-6144 (c) or [email protected].
FOR SALE:
1947 HudsonPickup. The body is in good condition. Dashboard and seat/door panels are in good shape. The
pickup has a flathead six and runs good. The three speed transmission /overdrive needs work on the linkage - the
transmission can be switched into all gears by hand. The clutch needs some adjustment or work and the pickup
needs brakes and tires. According to the speedometer, the title and last owner, the truck has 52K miles. It has 5
original hubcaps and beauty rings with the original 16 inch rims. It has electric windshields wipers. The owner
bought the pickup with the intentioned of joining the HET/GCC and restoring it, but his situation has changed and
would like to sell it. Asking $9,500 or contact him and talk.
For more detailed information contact John Passananti at 520-270-1051 or his E-mail is [email protected]. The
pickup is in Vail, Arizona. Lead by Tom Conner, 602-510-6144, [email protected].
NOTE: If you have any Hudson products, parts, wants or Services that you’d like to advertise in the
GCC Newsletter Classifieds – let Jim Osborn or Margo Osborn - our Newsletter Editor know and we’ll
place them in the GCC E-Gram and Newsletter for you. They are Free to Hudson Club Members
For more pictures and information please visit our website at www.grandcanyonHET.com
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GCC Classifieds
FOR SALE 1952 Hornet Sedan
Kathi (Keith’s wife) would like for their Hudson to go to someone who would enjoy it. She has asked Al Saffrahn to help her find it a
new home.
The Hudson is in very good condition with a “special Route 66 designer interior”.
Keith had been an Oldsmobile dealer for many years and had installed an Olds engine in it.
Manual, AC/Climate control, Power steering kit not installed, Garage kept.
Call Al for more information and to make an appointment to view the car in Scottsdale
Go to www.cacars.com; look for plug in search for “1952 Hudson” for more photos
The cost for the car is $13,500.
Contact Information:
Al Saffrahn - 520-568-2911
NOTE: If you have any Hudson products, parts, wants or Services that you’d like to advertise in the
GCC Newsletter Classifieds – let Jim Osborn or Margo Osborn - our Newsletter Editor know and we’ll
place them in the GCC E-Gram and Newsletter for you. They are Free to Hudson Club Members
For more pictures and information please visit our website at www.grandcanyonHET.com
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From the Shop of Al Saffrahn Engine Oil ratings
Use oils with these ratings CI-4, CH-4, SH, SJ, SL
Also use zinc treatment with every oil change
Hy-Per Lube
Zinc treatment 12oz bottle found at Pep Boys
1 bottle per 6qts of oil
Sierra Anitfreeze/Coolant
Sold only at Napa stores
Old World Industries Inc 1-800-323-5440
Transmission and Rear End Gear Lube
Use API Service GL-4 only
Bravo gear oil EP-90 sold at CarQuest
(note GL4 & GL5 are not the same will not lube the yellow parts brass or bronze bushings
in trans for rear end)
Automatic Transmission oil
Use Dextron III or equal.
These are the items I use in my shop. If anyone has questions let me know …
Thanks Als
GCC DUES ARE DUE IN DECEMBER—MAIL OR GIVE TO LORINDA
CONNER –3849 WEST CALLE LEJOS GLENDALE, AZ. 85310---- IF
YOU HAVE JOINED THE CHAPTER IN THE LAST QUARTER OF
THIS YEAR THEY ARE NOT DUE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2013!!
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GCC Classifieds
FOR SALE - 1928 Essex 4-Door
This is a barn find project with most parts for the car included. The car has suicide doors, 6 cylinder engine, surface rust (one door with a small rust hole). The car has 56,000 mile as far as can be determined. A restoration was
began by a previous owner, but then he decided that he’d rather just buy one already restored so sold this car to
it’s present owner. The present owner is 82 and now has decided that he has too many “projects” and needs to
downsize. He is asking $3,000 for the Essex.
He also has two other project cars For Sale: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe (with no drive train), asking price of $2,500.
Also, a disassembled 1931 Model “A” pickup with an asking price of $3,500. For more information on any of
these cars contact the owner, Doyle Bigelow at 602-696-0929 and tell him Tom Conner referred you to him. For
more photos of the Essex or the other cars contact Tom at 602-510-6144 or [email protected] NOTE: If
you have any Hudson products, parts, wants or Services that you’d like to advertise in the GCC
Newsletter Classifieds – let Jim Osborn or Margo Osborn - our Newsletter Editor know and we’ll
place them in the GCC E-Gram and Newsletter for you. They are Free to Hudson Club Members
For more pictures and information please visit our website at www.grandcanyonHET.com
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NEW MEMBER ALERT
Please welcome new members…..
Steve & Carol Sater.
P.O. Box 900
Claypool-Miami, AZ 85532
928-473-3065
The Sater's joined the GCC in December 2012 and live
in Miami AZ (Claypool PO Box). They have a 1937 Hudson
Terraplane 4 door Sedan with 71,000 original miles. The
car was originally bought by the owner of a mortuary in
Tucson and used for personal use for awhile. When the
mortuary was sold the car went with it and the new owner
had the car fixed up to use, but passed away and the car
sat in a garage for 42 years. The car was handed down to
the 2nd owner’s daughter and she eventually sold it to
the Saters. Steve and Carol are driving it around the Miami/Globe area and really enjoying it. They also have an
older Vette, but they get so much more attention and
enjoyment with the Hudson. The car still has the original
interior, but the carpet needs to be replaceed and he
wondered if there is a place to buy a carpeting kit for it.
He thinks it has the original paint, because it shows some
wear - not bad yet though.
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MARCH MEET AT THE COMMEMORATIVE
AIR FORCE
MUSEUM IN MESA
SATURDAY MARCH 16 MEET AT THE LANGE'S AT 10:00 AM FOR BREAKFAST, SEE ANDE'S NEW
TRAIN SETUP AND CATCH UP WITH OLD FRIENDS--MAYBE MAKE SOME
NEW ONES. WE WILL BE HAVING A COMBINED MEET WITH THE VALLEY
ROADRUNNER CHAPTER OF VMCCA SO LOTS OF NEW FOLK TO VISIT
WITH.
THE LANGE'S ADDRESS,-- 10419 W AVALON DRIVE---AVONDALE,
AZ 85392
karenlange2@gmail for RSVP or
PHONE # 623-393-0050 OR 623-810-9422----PLEASE RSVP BY
MARCH 11TH SO THERE WILL BE ENOUGH BACON AND EGGS FOR YOU.
WE ALSO NEED TO KNOW IF YOU WILL BE JOINING US FOR LUNCH AFTER THE AIR MUSEUM TOUR. WE NEED TO GIVE THE RESTAURANT A
HEAD COUNT BY THE 12TH.
The museum tour is $9.00 each,
please give Karen a check or cash ahead of time as she will pay for everyone
when we get there. We will have a guided tour then some time on your own to
look around. We have lunch reservations a short distance away when we finish
at the museum. Hope to see all of you on the 16th.
If you need directions to the Lange's call or email.
ALSO: For any of you that just want to meet at the museum we will plan to be
there by approx. 12:30 . The address is 2017 N Greenfield Mesa, AZ. On the NE
corner of Greenfield and McKellips---please let us know if you will do this so I
have the right head count for both the museum and restaurant.
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HUDSON-ESSEX-TERRAPLANE CLUB
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
The Grand Canyon Chapter
NATIONAL HET CLUB:
It is necessary that you join the National HUDSON-ESSEX-TERAPLANE CLUB, INC. Dues are payable to
HET CLUB, INC.: Charlotte Sargent, Membership, P.O. Box 8412, Wichita, KS 67208-0412. Annual dues in the
National HET CLUB are $33.00 regular mail ($43.00 first class mail - Best). Ask a Chapter member for a National
Application. (It is not necessary to own a Hudson, Essex or Terraplane product to belong to the Hudson Club,
but to just appreciate the Hudson Automobiles.)
GRAND CANYON CHAPTER: Dues to join the local chapter, known as the Grand Canyon HET, are $15.00 per year
beginning on January 1st and running until December 31st. For new members joining after the first quarter,
dues are paid at $3.75 per remaining quarters. If joining in the last quarter, just pay the next years dues. The
last quarter is Free to you. Dues are payable to Grand Canyon Chapter/HET and mailed to: Lorinda Conner,
3849 W. Calle Lejos, Glendale, AZ 85310-4153.
Applicant:
Date: ___________________________ Name: __________________________________ Spouse Name: _____________________________
Address:____________________________________________ Apt#: __________________________
City, State, Zip (9-degit): ______________________________________________________________
Summer Address (if different): ________________________________________________________
Telephone (INCLUDE ARE CODE): _________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: __________________________________
Please list date of birth of you and your spouse (year not necessary)
Applicant
Spouse
Anniversary Date
I own the following Hudson – built vehicles
Make
Model
Body Style
Serial No.
# Cylinders
Year
1._______________________________________________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________________________________________________
3._________________________________________________________________________________________________
4._________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Terraplane
The Terraplane was a car brand and model built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, between 1932 and 1938. In its
maiden year, the car was branded as the Essex-Terraplane; in 1934 the car became simply the Terraplane. They were inexpensive yet powerful vehicles that were used in both town and country, as both cars and trucks bore the Terraplane name.
Changing marketplace
Hudson had manufactured the inexpensive Essex from 1919 as a lower-priced vehicle line; the company merged Essex into itself in 1922. The
Essex is generally credited with helping to make the fully enclosed automobile an affordable model for inexpensive automobiles. The lowpriced closed model Essex coach "had promoted the sensational recovery of Hudson" as an automaker in 1922.[1]
Declining sales of the Essex, combined with the growing pressure from the effects of the Great Depression forced Hudson to replace the Essex with a re-designed automobile with a lower manufacturing cost and selling price. Roy D. Chapin decided to repeat the successful strategy
in 1932 by producing "a very light car in the bottom price class, a vehicle which would combine style, comfort, and reliability".[1] Although it
was daring to launch a car during the Great Depression, Chapin was convinced that the Terraplane name would have "great public appeal" as
it also linked with the public interest in aviation that was so prevalent at that time.[1]
The new Essex-Terraplane was launched on July 21, 1932, "with sensational vigor" that "accounts of the affair appeared in newspapers
throughout the United States."[1] The special event included over 2,000 dealers who came from 40 states to Detroit, Michigan. Hudson also
had famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart helping to introduce the first Essex-Terraplane.[2] It was a small, but very powerful, car with a steel
frame, built to exacting standards, which is probably why Orville Wright purchased one of the first Essex-Terraplanes for himself.[3] The 1932
model bore a slight resemblance to its Essex predecessors. The 1932 and 1933 models still had the name Essex-Terraplane on the radiator
ornament.
Terraplane years
For 1932 and 1933 the cars were called Essex-Terraplanes. All common U.S. body styles were available. Limited commercial vehicles became
available in 1933. In 1932 only the Model K on the 106-inch (2,692 mm) wheelbase with a 193 cu in (3.2 L) 6-cylinder engine was available.
For 1933 offerings were expanded. The Model K was retained. A Model KU 6-cylinder on 113 in (2,870 mm) wheelbase was added. Also a
Model KT with a 244 cu in (4.0 L) straight-8-cylinder was offered on the 113-inch wheelbase. There were "Standard" and "Deluxe" trim levels
for the KU and KT.
Only the 1933 Essex-Terraplanes were made with an optional eight-cylinder engine. The Hudson had the identical basic engine but with
earlier style updraft carburetor carried over, and a displacement of 254 cu in (4.2 L) due to a larger cylinder bore than the Essex-Terraplane
Eight. The Terraplane Eight engines featured more efficient downdraft carburetion. Both engines had the same crankshaft and stroke.
1933 Essex-Terraplane 8-cylinder cars were believed to have the highest horsepower-to-weight ratio of any production automobiles in the
world, and were favored by several gangsters of the day, particularly John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and John Paul Chase, for their lightness, acceleration, handling, and discreet appearance.
The Essex-Terraplane Eight was distinguished by having vent doors on the hood as opposed to all six-cylinder versions that had stamped
hood louvers. A 1933 Terraplane 8 convertible coupe set a record for the race to the summit of Mount Washington that remained unbroken
for over twenty years. Essex-Terraplanes participated in innumerable record events around the United States, and some others around the
world setting dozens of records at many venues. Their particular strength was in hillclimbs.
For 1934 the word "Essex" was dropped and the car became the Terraplane. The cars were slightly heavier and rarely joined competitive
events, particularly as they now lacked the eight-cylinder powerplant. The name Terraplane remained constant through the 1937 model year.
By 1936 Terraplane commercial cars were produced in larger numbers. In 1938, knowing they were going to drop the Terraplane, Hudson
management chose to phase out the Terraplane name similarly to how it had been introduced, and the 1938 cars were named HudsonTerraplanes. Concurrently for the 1938 model year, Hudson offered a Model 112 which was virtually indistinguishable in equipment from
the Hudson Terraplane, but on a shorter 112 in (2,845 mm) wheelbase and with a smaller engine. The Terraplane did not have an ammeter
or an oil pressure gauge.[4]
The Terraplane contributed greatly to Hudson Motor's sales during the Depression 1930s. Sales of the Terraplane outpaced Hudson vehicles
in the late mid-1930s and it is said that Hudson management was not fond of that fact and that was partly why they chose to eliminate the
car as a make. One unique feature was "Duo-Automatic" brakes.[5] Terraplanes had two brake systems—hydraulic and mechanical. Should
the hydraulic brakes fail (i.e. the brake line had a leak in it), the mechanical brakes would be used to stop the car.[6]
Hudson vehicles were assembled in other countries under license. The British sounding names of "Hudson" and "Essex" had made them
popular in countries of the Commonwealth, and thus Terraplanes also were built outside the U.S. in England and Australia in low volume.
Australian law made it impractical to import a fully assembled car and thus main bodies were built by local craftsman at firms such as Ruskin Motor Bodies Ltd. and General Motors-Holden's Ltd, both of Melbourne, Victoria. In a few cases these bodies included styles not available in the U.S. market such as tourers (U.S. equivalent phaeton) and coupe utilities (the Australian car-based pickup truck).
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The ROADSTER 5 PASSENGER PHAETON For
This practical open car meets the needs of the two-car
family. The driving seat is am- ply wide for three while
the rumble seat is wider than ordinary for two people.
Tight curtains effectually shut out the elements.
many who prefer an open car the five- passenger Phaeton has unusual appeal. It has all the
appearance of the sport car combined with true
practicality. Top and windshield can be lowered to add to sports appeal.
119-inch chassis
119-inch chassis 7 PASSENGER P HAETON This open car for the large family is on the longer
wheelbase. The two folding chairs are unusually comfortable, seat cushions and backs being leather
upholstered.
126-inch chassis
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2012 - 2013 GCC Meet Schedule
Contacts for our GCC Meet Schedule: Dick Anderson @ 623-521-1351 or Jim Osborn @ 602-568-0626
What we’ve done
September 14th - 16th - Heber - Sylvia MacIntouch hosted a great kick off meet at her cabin with
beautiful weather, great friends, super entertainment. and of course, wonderful food. We displayed
our Hudsons at the Oktoberfest at the county park. A+ fun! Thanks Sylvia!
o – October 21st – Phoenix: The 22nd Annual Orphan Car Show at Los Olivos Park, 28th St & Devonshire (1 blk N.
of Indian School) in Phoenix. 9:00am – 2:00pm. (Please be there by @ 8:30, if possible so we can all park together). We
have a tradition of winning the award for the “Most Club Participation” except for last year – Let’s get it back this year!
John & Sharon Dobrinski are hosting this year. They are providing Sub Sandwich makins and we each need to bring a
salad or dessert plus our own drinks. Please let Brent or Jimmy know if you are bringing a Hudson or Nash to the Show.
o – October 27th & 28th – Phoenix - GCC display at the Arizona State Fair – We need 8 -10 cars each day if possible. We will have the same very nice location that we had last year. Plan on displaying your car on one or both days.
(Arrive @ 8:30 - 9 am and leave @ 8pm). Remember that everyone who brings a Hudson/Nash to the Fair along with
everyone in the car get in Free! The Fair has been very generous to provide us with 40 additional Tickets for family and
friends. It’s a long day, but a fun day as well and the public response has been phenomenal! Please let Brent or Jimmy
know which days you can display your car at the Fair so they can plan. We’ll provide you all a map on how to enter the
Fair.- Thanks
Even if you don’t have a running Hudson to bring - Come help man our booth for a while and enjoy the Fair as well!
o – November 10th - Dewey - 10:30 am thru ? - Clovis & Joyce are hosting a fun time at their home and we'll get to
see their “new” show room garage and all of their “toys”! There will be lots of tire kicking, games, gabbin’, and many of
the local folks may want to come by and gander at all the Hudson’s so we’ll have a mini car show! Come Friday for dinner and having fun with good friends. See the Flyer in the Newsletter for more details. Please RSVP by Nov. 3rd if possible at 928-623-5054 and let them know what dish you may bring for the lunch at 12:30 Saturday.
o – December 2nd – Mesa –11am – 2pm. GCC Christmas Party at the Mesa Marriott in downtown Mesa. Great food,
Great Company, Super Raffle items and best of all the honor of providing some super gifts to “Toys 4 Tots” donations.
More Information coming. Our Host is Karen Lange and her team. If you’d like to help – please let her know.
o – January 12th – Buckeye – Jim & Margo Osborn will be hosting another “SPECIAL MEET” this year. You never know what “Little Jimmy and Purty Margo” will be up to! Stay tuned!!
o – February 9th - A Southern Arizona Meet for this month. Don VanManen and Brent Hinde hosting a meet at the
Gadsen Train Museum.
What's coming up in the 2012 - 2013 Season! (Preliminary - subject to change)
o – March 16th – Ande and Karen Lange hosting a meet at the air museum in Mesa. Details comi ng soon.
o - April 13th -- Tom and Lorinda Conner hosting goodbye to our snow birds meet at the Martin Auto Museum. More
to come!!!
o – May & June ?? – It may be hot and the GCC may be on “vacation” - BUT…anyone have a Cruise-In in your area
to go to or let’s have a Pot luck at someone’s place just for fun? Let Dick or Jim know.
o – July 24th - July 27th - 2013 Western Regional and National Meet in San Mateo California. See the September/
October and future issues of the WTN for more information. It’s close by - let’s have a great GCC showing! Start planning NOW!!
o - July 22nd -26th, - 2014 National Meet in French Lick, Indiana. See the WTN for more information.
OTHER THINGS GOING ON:
February 2013 - Barrett - Jackson Action outing just for fun. This is your club and your ideas for meets are always welcome whether you host the meet or not. If you haven’t hosted
a meet yet – it’s not that hard and there are many GCCer’s that would be happy to help you. Just let Brent Hinde or
Jim Osborn know.
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Gadsden-Pacific Toy Train Museum
Hosted By Don VanManen and Brent Hinde
February 2013