The Copper Starlight

The Copper Starlight
2014 First Place Internet & Second Place Print Senior Award winning Bi-Monthly Newsletter of the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers’ Club
September/October 2014
2014 International Studebaker Meet
Inside this Issue:
Membership Info
2
From the President
2
Calendar of Events
3
Future Events
4
Merlin L. McGee
4
Past Events
5
A Note of Thanks
5
Studebaker Wagons
6
Tech Tip
8
Our Sponsors
9
Cruise Nites
9
Ads & Websites
New Members Application
Volume 41, Issue 5
Reproduction Conestoga Wagon
Photo courtesy of Chuck Stanford
The Studebaker Water Wagon is owned
and restored by the Reist family of PA.
J Kaiser Photo
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2014 Officers:
President – Jerry Kaiser
VP/Tourmaster- Bruce Sandburg
Secretary – Maggie Wheeler
Treasure – Chuck Stanford
Past Pres. – Bruce Sandburg
Membership & Circulation –
Chuck & Louise Stanford
Historian – Fred Gooch
Newsletter Editor – June Kaiser
Publisher – Randy Goble
1857 Studebaker Hearse at Dover Downs, Delaware
Photo by Jerry Kaiser
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Wishing Well:
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Message from Our President:
Guy & Rosalie Hammer,
Susan Koppleman, Dave Lillie,
Mary Powell McConnell,
Chuck Naugel,
Robert Sandburg,
and Alex Shulick
It’s hard to believe that the International Studebaker Meet was almost 2 months ago.
Time flies! There were 255 cars and it was well attended by Studebaker enthusiasts
from all over the world. It was good to see cars from the east coast that we, in the
southwest, don’t often see. Congratulations to our editor for winning the 1st Place
Internet and 2nd Place Print Newsletter Awards (photo page 3).
Birthday & Anniversary
Wishes:
I was very sorry to hear that Merlin McGee passed away. He was a long time chapter
member and friend. He will be greatly missed. Our SAC sent to the Studebaker Museum a donation for a plaque in Merlin’s honor as well as for Connie Feddick’s sonChad Gandy’s honor upon his passing.
September
6 Steve Fein
6 Al Miranto
9 Chuck Collins
9 Chuck & Louise Stanford
10 Mike & Violet Borens
16 Kathy Shulick
16 Guy Hammer & Rosalie Torske
20 Kelly Marion
22 Chuck Stanford
30 Gail Ault
October
1 Bob Loshbough
1 Suzanne Fort
9 Keith Ambs
10 Violet Borens
13 Bruce & Gilda Eneboe
18 Colin Fort
29 Paulette Fein
Here is the 2014 International Studebaker Meet, Dover, Delaware Photobucket album
link http://s102.photobucket.com/user/studeblu/library/Dover or
http://tinyurl.com/ozy8dhp
A couple weeks ago my wife June and I decided to get out of the heat and go camping
for a few days up north on the rim. It was great being in the pines in the cool, 80 degree, beautiful weather. On the way home we were traveling about 65 MPH on Route
260 when a large, brown bear came barreling across the freeway and plowed right
into the left front corner of our camp trailer. From where we pulled off, I could see the
bear laying on the side of the road, I assumed he was dead. However neither of us
wanted to get close to the bear just in case he was stunned and getting close to an
injured bear would be very dangerous. When we got to Payson June called Game &
Fish to report the incident. They told her the accident already been reported and there
was an officer on the scene but no bear was located. We were happy to find that the
bear, although sore and unhappy, was alive. The damage to the trailer was just a couple dents and the outside shower was missing. It made for an exciting trip home.
We still need some board members and an editor, if our chapter is to survive. Please
think about stepping up and keep our chapter active. If you have questions or
suggestions, please feel free to contact me at 520-979-0065 or by email
[email protected]
Until next time, keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down.
Jerry Kaiser
From the Editor: Our heartfelt condolences go out to Merlin McGee’s family. Merlin was a great guy and we will miss
him very much.
Join us for our next Board Meeting on Monday, September 8th at 11:30 a.m. at Cody’s Beef ‘n’ Bean, 2708 E. Ft Lowell,
Tucson, in the large dining room and join in the discussions. Then consider volunteering for your SAC Board. All positions are open. The new editor will assume the position at the November Pot Luck in order to have time to publish the
Jan/Feb Copper Starlight. Officers will assume office at the January Banquet or this will be our last SAC/SDC event.
If the pack rats are eating the wiring, upholstery, etc. in your vehicle, Ace Hardware sells the Rid-A-Rat Auto Unit in three
different strobe light models: powered by the car battery, powered by a battery pack, OR powered by AA battery unit.
Visit their website at WWW.rid-a-rat.com. These units are designed to ward off pack rat damage and are made in Cave
Creek, AZ. The damage to our vehicle was $495. The Rid-A-Rat unit cost $44.99+ tax.
Your contributions to the Copper Starlight are appreciated and many thanks to Mike Borens, Steve Fein, Matthew
Hocker, Joyce Mooney, Beth Reynolds, Chuck & Louise Stanford, Malcolm Stinson, and Bruce & Maggie Wheeler for
their great articles and photos in this 2014 award winning newsletter. If you have suggestions or contributions for the
next newsletter, please contact me at [email protected] or 520-850-0602.
June Kaiser
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Upcoming Events/Southern AZ Chapter and Other Auto-Related Events
Mon., Sept. 1
Labor Day
Sept. 5-7
Flagstaff Route 66 Days Charity Car Show, registration limited to first 450 entries
http://www.cruisinarizona.com/flyers/090714flag.pdf
Mon., Sept. 8
Board Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Cody’s Beef ‘n’ Bean, 2708 E. Ft Lowell, Tucson, 520-322-9475
Large dining room
Sat., Sept. 13
Drive your Studebaker and join the GCC/SDC in a visit to the Boyce Thompson
Arboretum along with a potluck. See page 4 for details. But first meet at Sunnyside Up
Café 15800 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, 520-818-1083, at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and then
we’ll convoy to the Arboretum.
Sat., Sept. 27
6th Annual Cool Car Show, sponsor: San Diego Chapter SDC, contact Bob Halgren (619)251-5638 or
http:www.studebakersandiego.com
Sat., Oct. 18
Tucson Classic Car Show sponsored by Rotary Club of Tucson at St. Gregory Prep School, 3231 N Craycroft,
Contact: Drew 520-440-4503 http://www.tucsonclassicscarshow.com/
Sat. & Sun.
Oct. 18-19
Membership Appreciation Day ~ Meet at Houghton Road, Interstate-10 exit 275, east side of the I-10 freeway,
at 10:00 a.m. & convoy to Safford, AZ for lunch. Highway Express, Reservations 928-428-0733, 2919 W. Highway 70, Thatcher, next to Denny’s, $63+ tax single, $76+ tax double occupancy. Visit the Pima Museum, The
Old West Trading Post antique store, enjoy the Indian Pre-Spanish Irrigation lecture at Discovery Park, with
weather permitting view the planets thru the dome ceiling telescope, dinner at the Chinese Restaurant, Progress Fair, & on Sunday Lou Fencl will give us a tour of the Safford area.
Sunday,
Nov. 9th
12:00 Noon, Thanksgiving Pot Luck at Steve & Sue Gilsdorf’s home, 2221 E 5th Street, Tucson 85719,
520-325-9192 between Campbell & Tucson Blvd. If your last name begins with A-M bring a side dish & N-Z
bring a dessert.
Nov. 11th
Happy Veterans’ Day to our dear Veterans
Sat., Nov. 15th The Gaslight Theater presents another fun filled evening of laughs and music with THE SECRET SANTA (see
page 4 for details)
Sunday,
Dec.14th
12:00 Noon, Christmas Pot Luck at the home of Delores Shurtz & Bruce Sandburg, 3237W Yavapai Place,
520-586-0403. If your last name begins with A-M bring a dessert, & N-Z bring a side dish to share.
Sunday,
Jan. 18, 2015
SAC/SDC Banquet, Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway, Tucson, 85748. Cost $32/Adults, $16/
Children (12-3+yrs), Free/Children 3 and under. The front parking lot will be reserved for Meet and Greet
and photo opportunities, look for the Studebaker feather flags. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Contact: Chuck
Stanford 520-888-1563, SAC/SDC PO Box 12913, Tucson, AZ 85732 to reserve your tickets. Short meeting and
auction to follow banquet. Please bring an item for the auction.
*Note: Call before
attending to avoid a
change of plans
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Future Events
Sept. 13th. International Drive Your Studebaker Day The GCC invites us to join them for the IDYSD to the Boyce Thompson
Arboretum, a two hour drive east on the Superstition Freeway. It has repeatedly been voted the “Best Day Trip” by AZ residents. The Arboretum is located at 37615 US 60, Highway 60 Milepost #223 near the historic copper mining town of Superior. From Tucson take Oracle Road North to Highway 79 and continue through and past the town of Florence to Junction
where Highway 79 meets Highway 60. Turn right and drive another 12 miles east on Highway 60 to the front gate. Admission: $8. for Adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, free admission for children under 5 accompanied by anyone who has a Parks
Pass. Bring a dish to share and the meat of your choice. Gas grill and picnic tables available. Wheelchair Accessible trails
and pet friendly. http://azstateparks.com/Parks/BOTH/index.html (Please give Chuck Stanford your admission fee beforehand so that he can pay for all of us in attendance.)
The Gaslight Theater 2014 Christmas show is “THE SECRET SANTA”. On Saturday, November 15th, our Studebaker Club
has reserved 24 seats in row CCC and 8 seats in row BBB for the 6:00 pm show. This is a new, highly recommended, location for our group at the back of the theater on the ground floor. The doors open at 5:15 pm and the price per person is
$18. Tickets will be distributed at the front door before the show. Reserve your seats by mailing a check, made out to SAC/
SDC, to Chuck Stanford, P.O.Box 12913, Tucson, AZ 85732. The theater offers a light menu from Little Anthony's 50's Diner
which is located in the theater building. Enjoy something from their menu there at the show or arrange to meet other members for a meal at Little Anthony's or elsewhere before the show. For more information, call Stan or Charlotte Luczycki at
520-760-5972 or email us at c.luczycki@juno,com . Check the theater website, http://www.thegaslighttheatre.com/
theatre.htm for more information. Yes, Tucson's Gaslight Theater is ON BROADWAY, 7010 E Broadway in Tucson. See
you there for an enjoyable evening with your Studebaker friends.
Merlin L. McGee ~ In Memorial
Merlin Leroy McGee, 81 years old, resident of Deming, New Mexico passed away Monday, Aug 11, 2014 at University of California San Diego Hospital, La Jolla, CA. After
more than nine years of fighting a battle with Pulmonary Hypertension he chose the option of a major surgery to remove blood clots from his lungs. He fought a hard fight and
in the end it was not to be.
Merlin L. McGee
Merlin was born on Aug. 3, 1933 in Bussey, IA to Guy McGee and Alberta Roorda McGee. He moved to Deming in 1967 from Moline, IL where he retired from International Harvester as a draftsman and illustrator. After owning and operating his own
construction company, M&M Builders, he retired and started doing small projects, although some of them turned into big projects; such as his work on floats for the many
holiday parades for Deming. He was a member of the Studebaker Car Club (SAC/SDC)
and a man that loved to work with his hands and stay busy.
Merlin is survived by five daughters, Deborah Frazier, Spring Lake, NC, Rebecca Hobbs
(Ronnie), San Antonio, TX, Merline Hensley (Tom), Deming, NM, Elizabeth Reynolds,
Hickory Creek, TX, Lillian Renteria (Matt), (Perryton)TX; two brothers, Raymon McGee (Betty), Deming, NM, Vernon McGee
(Myra), Bryon, GA, and one sister Marilyn Peterson, Deming, NM. and his 14grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews.
Photo courtesy of Beth Reynolds
Merlin was preceded in death by both of his parents, his son, Merlin Guy McGee and granddaughter, Rona Lynn Thompson.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 29, 2014 at 11:00 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 301 Dona Ana Rd. Deming,
NM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the two organizations close to his heart: Pulmonary Hypertension Association,
at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/homepage.php?id=7568 or mailed directly to: Zebra PHest, 322 Texoma Dr., Hickory
Creek, TX 75065 make all checks payable to “PHA” and/or The Studebaker Museum, 201 S Chapin St, South Bend, IN 46601.
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Past Events ~ Did you like the 2014 International Studebaker Meet?
I had spent most of my time in meetings between SDC & ASC, but to answer your questions, I thought the SDC meet was well done. The
hotel bent over backwards for us. However, it is not a place I would care to return to. My favorite vehicle was the 1857 Studebaker hearse, it has been well cared for and looks like it was just built. An interesting point is that it has a false bottom and was used to
smuggle firearms to the South during the Civil War. They also had an old freight wagon and a water wagon that the ASC paid for the lettering
on the rear of the water tank. Also was so nice to visit with old friends and made several new friends. Studebaker people are the most
friendly people around. I have been so blessed to be with such a fine Studebaker family. Malcolm Stinson
Liked, Fun night was really great with good food and an 8 piece band to which Louise and I danced to till we had to put them to bed.
We had four favorite displays. The water wagon, the Weasel’s, the Conestoga wagon and the Hearse wagon.
I found a load of 1938 parts and got them at half price by buying the whole works. The worst thing was having mother nature cause the
Dolphin tour to be canceled
Chuck & Louise Stanford
We were disappointed that the Dolphin watching tour on Friday was canceled because the water was too rough for the boats to go out (thank
you Hurricane Arthur or whatever.) The driver of the bus did take us down to the beach, where a few hardy souls got off the bus and stood in
the very strong and cold wind in order to say they had visited the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoyed the town of Lews however, had lunch at a very nice
restaurant, looked in the stores (very chi-chi and expensive) and generally enjoyed people watching. On Thursday, the women enjoyed a very
English tea in a Victorian setting, with lovely china cups and plates...........sandwiches and desserts ........what could be better? For this person, a cup of coffee instead of mango pineapple tea. On the way back to the hotel, the bus driver took us on a tour of Dover, pointing out
many of the important buildings and houses. He was really very knowledgeable and had lived in Dover almost all his life.
Maggie & Bruce Wheeler
NOTE: The Tucson Chapter of the SDC has been active since 1975. There have been many persons who have served
as officers, some several times and in different positions. The current slate of officers have indicated that they are not
willing to serve again. It is time for others to take over these offices. They are the office of President, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Secretary, Historian, and most importantly, editor of our newsletter. Failure to fill these offices will
result in a demise of the Tucson chapter as we know it. As a group, we are bound together in our love of Studebakers. It would be a shame if the club were to be disbanded after 37 years.
Maggie Wheeler, Secretary SAC/SDC
Please contact either of the following officers with questions or your decision:
Jerry Kaiser 520-979-0065
Chuck Stanford 520-888-1563
Maggie Wheeler 520-297-6145
A Note of Thanks
On Saturday, May 17, 13 members of the SAC/SDC convoyed to Maricopa, Arizona,
to visit the Ernie Adams’ Dwarf Car Museum. Following our museum tour, we
lunched at the Raceway Bar and Grill and I asked our members their opinion of
their museum experience. Their comments appeared in the July/August edition of
the Copper Starlight. Chuck and Louise Stanford sent a
copy of that newsletter to the Ernie Adams Museum and
a week later I received a response from the Ernie Adams Family.
SAC group with Ernie (third from right)
We all want to thank you for coming to our Dwarf Car
Museum. We enjoyed meeting you all and glad you enjoyed your visit. Your newsletter was a surprise and a joy to receive. Your articles and comments and,
of course, the pictures gave us all great joy to read.
Thank you Please come again when you can and bring friends.
Ernie Adams and family
Ernie and Sheila Adams
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Studebaker Wagons by Matthew Hocker
The library is best known for its collection of automotive sales literature, books and
periodicals. However, our flat files contain some hidden surprises, including files on
more than 60 American wagon and carriage manufacturers. On the surface, it might
seem odd to find material on wagons in an automotive research library. However,
Centuries, many such companies attempted to transition into the business of building
automobiles in the late 19th and 20th Centuries. Perhaps the most famous of these
was that of Studebaker, which operated from 1852 until its demise in 1967.
The origins of Studebaker can be traced back to John Clement Studebaker (17991877), a Pennsylvania Dutchman. A blacksmith and wagon-maker by trade, Studebaker set up shop near Gettysburg by 1830. In 1835, Studebaker, his wife, and six
children moved to Ashland, OH in hopes of a better life.
Studebaker’s sons followed in their father’s footsteps. Jacob and Peter helped out
with the family business, while Henry and Clement set forth for South Bend, IN in
1850. Together, they founded H. & C. Studebaker, a business devoted to blacksmithing and wagon building.
The wildcard in the family was John Mohler Studebaker who, captivated by the gold
rush, journeyed westward to California in 1853. When he finally settled in Hangtown
(present-day Placerville), he was just 19 years old and had little more than 50 cents in
his pocket. While there, he ran into an entrepreneur by the name of H. J. “Joe” Hinds.
Hinds was the proprietor of a business that made tools for miners, and he desired an
experienced wagon-maker to help him build wheelbarrows. Upon learning of Studebaker’s credentials, he offered him the job
The wildcard in the family was John Mohler Studebaker who, captivated by the gold rush, journeyed westward to California in 1853. When he
finally settled in Hangtown (present-day Placerville), he was just 19 years old and had little more than 50 cents in his pocket. While there, he ran
into an entrepreneur by the name of H. J. “Joe” Hinds. Hinds was the proprietor of a business that made tools for miners, and he desired an experienced wagon-maker to help him build wheelbarrows. Upon learning of Studebaker’s credentials, he offered him the job
With gold-fever on the brain, Studebaker initially rejected Hinds’ offer. However, a friend convinced him that he was making a big mistake, and
Studebaker relented and joined Hind’s business. Studebaker would later reflect on his decision, saying that steady work allowed him to accumulate wealth in a way that would have likely been impossible with the day-to-day uncertainties of prospecting. He received $10.00 a piece for his
first wheelbarrows, a princely sum back then. By 1858, he had over $8,000 to his name.
Meanwhile back in South Bend, brothers Jacob and Peter
struggled to keep H. & C. Studebaker afloat. They lacked the
funding and resources for large scale production and cranked
out no more than a dozen or so wagons per year. After several letters back-and-forth they finally convinced John to join
them in 1858, and he invested a substantial amount of his
wealth in the company.
John’s involvement signaled a turnaround for the company,
with Studebaker wagons having earned widespread acclaim
for quality and dependability. In the 1860s, the company
launched an aggressive advertising campaign. One ad read,
“What you seek for is a beast that is sound, strong, handsome
and enduring. You don’t buy a horse simply because the price
is the lowest. But how is it when you buy a wagon or
carriage?”
(continued on page 7)
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Studebaker received another big break during the American Civil War. In 1862 they signed a contract with the federal government to provide supplies for the Union Army. Studebaker made wagons, artillery caissons, and specialized wagons, including a beer wagon for some of the GermanAmerican troops.
Wartime orders provided the company a significant boost and lead to an expansion of the factory. While hostilities ended in 1865, the demand for
wagons and carriages remained strong and Studebaker prospered. By 1868, assets were more than $223,000, and the company was generating
around $350,000 in annual sales. That same year, they formed a corporation under the name of Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company.
Even with setbacks, such as a destructive fire in 1872, the company remained quite successful. In the late 19th Century, the automobile came into
the picture, and Clement Studebaker Jr. (Clement’s son) and Frederick S.
Fish (John M. Studebaker’s son-in-law) were enthralled by the automobile,
more-so than their elders. In 1897, they reportedly experimented with the
concept of making a motor vehicle but this idea didn’t get very far.
In 1899, they started building bodies for electric cars before eventually offering their own line of electric passenger and commercial vehicles in 1902.
Thomas Edison reportedly owned one and utilized it for more than 20 years.
Production of Studebaker electrics ceased in 1912, with the company having
sold over 1,800 since initial production.
From 1904 through 1911, Studebaker also ventured into the coachbuilding business with the Garford Co. of Elyria, OH. Garford supplied the chassis and shipped them to South Bend, IN where Studebaker furnished the bodies. In 1911, Studebaker took over auto company E-M-F and continued manufacturing E-M-F’s range of E-M-F and Flanders 20 cars for the 1912 model year. By 1913, E-M-F and Flanders had been phased out in
favor of cars bearing the Studebaker name.
While the manufacture of motor vehicles took hold Studebaker continued manufacturing wagons, but not for long. In 1917 John M. Studebaker, the last surviving brother, passed away, and
the death of the Studebaker’s wagon business wasn’t far behind. By 1920, production of horsedrawn vehicles had completely ceased in favor of the car. The end of an era signaled the start
of a new one.
Discover More:
Interested in learning more about Studebaker wagons, cars and trucks? The library has a file on
Studebaker wagons and an extensive collection of Studebaker sales literature from their early
electrics of 1902 through their final models for 1966. If you are interested in using these materials for research or have any information on Studebaker wagons, be sure to contact the library or
pay us a visit. We’d love to hear from you!
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Interested in Doing Research with the AACA Library?:
More info available on our website. Visit AACA Library or
contact our head librarian, Chris Ritter, [email protected] or 717-534-2082.
Reprinted with permission
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Technical Tip ~Make Vacuum Leaks Hiss-tory By John Bellah
I recently encountered an extremely frustrating issue with my daily driver. After many thousands of miles of faithful service, I noticed a slight hesitation in accelerating from cruise and made a mental note that a carburetor overhaul was due.
When the idle became extremely rough with an accompanying whistle from under the hood, this indicated the carburetor
was in serious need of attention or replacement, especially since I was able to wiggle the primary throttle shaft fore and
aft.
Installing a standard rebuilding kit at home was not an option due to the worn throttle shaft/bushing (standard carburetor
overhaul kits do not have replacement bushings to seal leaking throttle shafts). A master carburetor kit has the bushings, and even though I am skilled in tune-up procedures, I did not have the equipment in my home shop to change out
carburetor bushings. I chose a nearby carburetor rebuilding firm that promised to completely rebuild the unit with a twohour turnaround, flow-test it afterward and guarantee its work.
When I dropped off the carburetor, I pointed out the seriously loose primary throttle shaft. While the rebuilt carburetor
improved matters, the problem was still present. I removed the carburetor and it appeared I was using the wrong gasket
as the carburetor flange and manifold did not completely line up. Changing out gaskets didn’t help much, and in checking with the carburetor manufacturer, it strongly suggested using a specific heat-shield/spacer. As I suspected, the previous spacer was porous, so I replaced it and still no change. Then I suspected the carburetor base was warped, as confirmed by my straightedge, and I spent a couple of hours trueing everything to be smooth and flat, but still no change.
Spraying both the right and left sides of the carburetor base with carburetor cleaner showed major leakage, and in desperation, I resorted to using silicon sealer on the base gasket. That seemed to solve the problem until I stopped at the
next traffic signal and the car barely idled. Thoroughly frustrated, I went home, and broke out a third can of carburetor
cleaner. This time I used an extension nozzle to get past the linkages and hoses and meticulously sprayed the area.
There was a very slight reaction when I sprayed the area with silicon. Assuming the carburetor was properly rebuilt with
the bushings replaced, I determined that couldn’t be the problem. Nevertheless, leaving no stone unturned, I aimed the
stream of carburetor cleaner directly on the secondary shaft. Bingo! Intake manifold vacuum sucked in every drop. I removed the carburetor and headed back to the carburetor shop and explained my situation to the owner.
He has been rebuilding carburetors for more than 50 years and told me this was all but impossible. Secondary butterflies
on a four-barrel carburetor are rarely activated, certainly far less than the primaries which constantly open and shut. Nevertheless, when his technician opened the unit, it was evident that when in a certain position, the secondary throttle shaft
became sloppy, letting in huge amounts of air past the secondary butterflies and on into the manifold. This caused the
silky smooth V-8 to idle like a cement mixer. The carburetor shop quickly replaced the secondary bushings, which permanently fixed the problem and we all learned something that day. Several carburetor gaskets will appear correct, however an incorrect gasket will cause vacuum leaks and possibly block vital sensing ports.
See more at: www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/make-vacuum-leaks-hiss-tory
Reprinted with permission from Mark Carson, editor of the Studebaker Packard Post
Mike Borens' 1947 M5 PU
received the 2nd place trophy
in “Stock Trucks older than
1950”.
Congratulations, Mike!
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Thanks to Randy Goble, SDC member, and printer
at Creative Printers, for printing this newsletter.
For all your printing needs,
stop in at Creative Printers, 2729 E. Grant, Tucson,
or call 520.881.6572
For SAC Member recommended Sales and Services,
call our local sponsors first.
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Tucson Cruise Nites
Thursdays: Northwest Cruise-In SW corner of Thornydale and Orange Grove, behind Freddy's Steakburger, from 6-9 pm.
Look at Scott’s website http://www.pbase.com/slc_images/nw_cruise_in
Fridays: Safeway Cruise Night 6pm-10pm, 6380 E Golf Links
Little Anthony’s Diner: Sat. Sept. 13 & 27, Sat. Oct., 4, & 25th, 5pm (registration from 5-7pm) 7—10:00 pm, Broadway & Kolb
behind the Gaslight Theater, Roberta 520-296-0456 or DJ John who is Sponsor 520-751-0676
For more fun events go to http://www.carnuts.org
And in the state of AZ: http://www.cruisinarizona.com/
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Studebaker Ads ~ Wanted ~ For Sale or Trade
Wanted: Studebaker Styrofoam red antenna ball.
Fred Gooch 520-883-7418
For Sale: Price Reduction on this ‘59 Studebaker Hawk, mileage 7,617, 350 V8 TBI, 700 R4 transmission, 8” Ford rear
end, HPC Headers, Howe aluminum radiator, Fatman front
end including 11” disc brakes rack & pinion power steering,
MII spindles, AC, heat/defroster, Autometer gauges, tinted
windows, leather interior, remote controlled door poppers,
alarm, car cover, power steering & power brakes, Boyd
wheels, electric doors & windows, lowered front. $18,500.
OBO Dick Jensen, Sierra Vista, 520-803-1052, 520-508-9970,
[email protected]
(3)
For Sale: 1941 President Skyway Land Cruiser, Excellent original condition. One repaint. Mileage shows
53,000 miles. Numerous award winner! Superb tour car
with "diamondback" radial tires. Original spare in
trunk. Includes visor....(not installed) and various other
spare parts, including "nos" hubcaps and steering
wheel. $24,500. Jerry @(360) 317-4300 or
[email protected]
For Sale:
Parting out ‘53 3/4 ton C-Cab truck
‘37 Dictator engine $200
‘38 Commander sedan parting out
‘37 &’38 Dictator & Commander parts
2R5 (fits ‘49-’53) truck Champ 6 bell housing $40
‘51 Commander left front door $45
‘51 Commander right rear door $45
‘53 Coupe Rear bumper $50
‘53 & ‘54 Coupe & Hardtop Grille Surrounds $300.
‘53-’55 Sedan trunk lid $50
‘55 Left Hardtop door. $75
‘57-61 Hawk fiberglass dash $50
‘57-’64 1T front truck bumper, painted, exc. condition, $100.
‘59-’60 Lark or ‘60-’64 Champ truck hood $50.
‘59-’60 Lark trunk lid, $35, good condition
‘60-64 Champ Truck Doors $50. ea
‘62 Lark Station Wagon upper tailgate $50
‘62 GT Hawk rear Valance part between bumper and body $40
‘62-64 GT Hawk doors, rust free $50 each
‘62 Lark rear quarters $100 for both or $60 each no rust
‘63 Lark 4 door front doors $50 Each
‘63 Lark rear doors for Wagonair or 4dr sedan $35 each
‘63 Lark right door for 2 door sedan $50
V8 Heads, Blocks and Cranks 259 & 289
All Large Items for pick up only. Don’t see what you need?
Jerry Kaiser, [email protected], 520-979-0065
SALE!! SAC/SDC Men’s Polo Shirts (S-XL) Ladies styles & mint green polo
shirts $10. I'll have shirts, 2014 rosters and newsletters at all club events.
Chapter Name Tags pin type name tags for $6. & magnetic type name tags
for $7.50 each, Chuck Stanford at 520-888-1563 or [email protected]
For Sale: RARE ‘59, 3/4 Ton, 4WD, 4E12D, Nice Truck, 5 sp/O/D Alaskan
Blue $20,000. OBO Bruce Sandburg 520-586-0403
(7)
For Sale: 1960-62 automatic transmission w/bell housing & torque convertor from V8 Studebaker car. Operated when removed $85.00 OBO (6)
National Geographic Magazines 1915-1934, 53 individual magazines, 3 indexes that run from 1888-1988, 3 bound editions includes July-Dec 1930
and all of 1931. $250. OBO Fred Gooch 520-883-7418 (7)
Dennis is a retired ASE certified mechanic. He will be delighted to consult
with the buyer of any of these vehicles as restoration projects & he’s available to answer questions & help solve problems. He's restored Studes over
many decades & has accumulated more projects than he has been able to
accomplish. It's time for some others to have the pleasure of bringing these
lovely vehicles back to life. Call Dennis Mills 520-825-0765 afternoons or
evenings. Or email [email protected] regarding the following
ads:
For Sale: Great project -- 1960 Lark 4-door comes with a good 259 ci V-8
engine and overdrive transmission but the body is rusty and the glass isn’t
very good. I have front fender repair kits (one set, left and right) . Interior
needs redoing. V-8 engine was running until parked about a year ago. Will
need to be trailered. Parts car -- $100.
For Sale: 1961 Lark convertible. Good body, not much rust. Glass good
all the way around. Needs everything for the interior – seats need to be
rebuilt and recovered. Dashboard needs recovering (all the dials are
there). Automatic transmission. Engine (259ci V-8) doesn’t run. It’s locked
up, frozen. I haven’t disassembled the engine so not sure if it needs rebuilding or replacing. California car. It needs a new top. Glass & Chrome
are good. Will need to be trailered. $1200.00 Call Dennis Mills 520-8250765 afternoons/evenings, email [email protected] (2)
Interesting Websites
The Studebaker Museum
www.studebakermuseum.org/
Go Back in Time with Me (auto brochures)
http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html
What’s In a Name?
'The Historical vehicle Association News', August issue.
http://tinyurl.com/pnuhd7n
The Old Motor
http://theoldmotor.com/?p=124508
The Copper Starlight
September/October 2014
Page 11
Membership Application
The Southern Arizona Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club is dedicated to the
preservation, restoration, pride of owning and the joy of driving fine Studebakers;
and to providing assistance on a local level to the National Studebaker Drivers
Club, Inc. You DO NOT have to be a Studebaker owner to join; however, for insurance purposes, membership is required in the National Studebaker Drivers
Club. SDC was founded in 1962 and has approximately 13,000 members worldwide. Turning Wheels is the monthly magazine of the SDC. The Copper Starlight is the Southern Arizona Chapter’s official publication and is published every
other month. Subscriptions are included in club membership dues.
Membership Application
Studebaker Drivers Club
To join SDC complete application, send with $24.00 check
or money order in US Funds to:
The Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.
How to become a Member: 1) Complete the membership application
below. 2) Write a check or money order for $15. for a full year payable
to Southern Arizona Chapter SDC. 3) If not a member of National,
enclose an additional $31.00 first year dues for SDC. 4) Mail to Membership Director:
Southern Arizona Chapter of
The Studebaker Drivers Club
PO Box 12913
Tucson, AZ 85732
PO Box 1715
Maple Grove, MN 55311-6715
Or use VISA or MasterCard and call 763-420-7829 or
Fax 763-420-7849 or e-mail: [email protected] for
information. Call or write with change of address. Give 2
months notice. DO NOT Send ADS with your membership;
but send ADS to Turning Wheels Editor. All members of
local SDC chapters must also be national SDC members.
Name____________________________________
Application Form Southern Arizona Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club
National SDC Member #___________________Expires:___________
You must be a member of SDC to join SAC. This application will not
be accepted without your Studebaker Drivers Club National Number.
Name:__________________________Spouse__________________
Spouse ______________Birthdates______________
Other family members:
Address: ________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________
City ___________________________State__________Zip________
Phone: (
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)_________________e-mail:________________________
Birthdays: _____________________Wedding anniversary:__________
If new member, referred by: _________________________________
Studebakers owned: (Year/Model/Body Style & any comments)
I am willing to help my club in the following ways:
__Call people with club information __bring cookies or snacks
__Host a gathering
__Call me & I’ll help
__Mail out newsletters
__ other
__Make arrangements for tour/location/meeting place
Maggie Wheeler
120 E Magee Road
Tucson, AZ 85704
[email protected]
June Kaiser
37123 S Twin Hawk Lane
Marana, AZ 85658
520-850-0602
Randy Goble
Creative Printers, Inc.
2729 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716-2726
520-881-6572
Chuck Stanford
830 E Halcyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85719-2121
520-888-1563
Louise Stanford
830 E Halcyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85719-2121
520-888-1563
Bruce Sandburg
3249 W Yavapai Pl
Benson, AZ 85602-9721
520-586-0403
520-586-0403
Bruce Sandburg
3249 W Yavapai Pl
Benson, AZ 85602-9721
Jon Carter
12270 N 78th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
[email protected]
Arizona Regional Manager :
Chris Collins
2410 West Freeway Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
602 995 5311
[email protected]
Zone Coordinator:
Malcolm Stinson
1794 Turkey Lake Road
Show Low, AZ 85901-3959
[email protected]
Jane Stinson
5800 Stanley Road
Columbiaville, MI 48421
[email protected]
Nita Ketchum
Box 37
Ida, AR 72456
[email protected]
Mimi Halgren
9350 El Tajado Road
La Mesa, CA 91941
[email protected]
Pacific Southwest Zone
National Director:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Vice President:
SDC National Officers
President:
Carl Thomason
43306 Running Deer Drive
Coarsegold, CA 93614
[email protected]
Reprinting of articles contained herein is granted to any other SDC related organization provided. The
Copper Starlight and/or appropriate authors are credited as the source. Items for publication must be
received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Any articles, information, pictures, cartoons, etc,
are welcome. Mail articles to address on front or e-mail your editor at [email protected]
Past President:
Membership
& Circulation:
Treasurer:
Publisher:
Editor:
Secretary:
VP/Tourmaster:
Southern Arizona Chapter
President::
Jerry Kaiser
37123 S Twin Hawk Lane
Marana, AZ 85658
520-979-0065
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