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The Egbert Express
Almost Monthly Edition of the Northeastern Michigan Chapter
of the
Studebaker Drivers Club
Volume IX, Number 9 October, 2009
Joe and Bev Papai’s '53 Commander Hardtop
Next Mee tin g:
Oc tober 24th, Sa turday Brid gep or t, MI 1 2 N oo n
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Calendar of Events
October 24th, Saturday Bridgeport, MI 12 Noon
Lunch at Uncle Bob’s Room at the
Candlelite Bowl, 6817 Dixie Hwy
Bridgeport, MI
Exit I-75, go south on the Dixie
Call Wally for a reservation 989-652-2839
December 4th Friday Christmas Party Frankenmuth, MI Bavarian Inn Lodge
Wally Mitchell in charge of details 989-652-2839
John Lucky will handle reservations which must be paid for in advance.
Suggested directions to the Candlelight Bowl:
Coming from the south on 23/75, get off at the Birch Run exit. At the top of the ramp turn right and go one
block to the traffic signal at the Dixie Highway, Turn left on the Dixie and go north about seven miles to the
Candlelight Bowl which will be on your right.
Coming up from the south on M15, turn left on Birch Run Rd. and go west to the Dixie Highway.
Take a right on the Dixie and follow the above directions. Coming from the north on I75, get off at the Bridgeport exit.
At the end of the ramp turn left on the Dixie and go south about two miles to the Candlelight Bowl
which will be on your left.
I would really appreciate having reservations for this meting so I can tell Bob how many to set up for.
Wally 989-652-2839 or wally72325@chartermi.net
Planning Ahead
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May 31-June4, 2010 46th SDC International in Glendale, AZ.
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July 16-17, 2010 Crossroads Zone Meet in Chillicothe, OH
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June 19- 25, 2011 47th SDC International Meet in Springfield, MO
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July 29-Aug. 4, 2012 48th SDC International Meet in South Bend, IN
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June 30-July 4, 2013 49th SDC International Meet in Colorado Springs, CO
Deepest Sympathy
Welcome to
to ne w memb ers, John and Annette Lucky
Karen and John Martin on the loss of John’s mom,
of Midl and Margaret Lucky
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Frankenmuth Auto Fest
WOW!!
Is Michigan in economic crisis?
What a display of automobiles!
The best thing: meeting
Gerald and Leona Adams
and
seeing their newly restored
‘61 Hawk.
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Don Siegla’s ‘54 Commander Hard Top
David Black’s latest project makes
it’s debut at the Sloan Golden Oldies
John Lucky bought the 1948 Champion Starlite
Coupe, pictured above, 20 years ago. It was sitting
out ”for sale” on the corner of Morrish and Corunna
Rds near Flint. John spent the next 20 years shopping
for parts at SASCO and the swap meet in South Bend.
A few parts came with the car.
Last year John sold the car to Northeastern Michigan
Chapter member, David Black. Eleven months later John Loeding’s ‘47 Champ Starlight Coupe
David finished the restoration, he did all the work
himself except for the paint. David says he probably
has 200 hours of work into the car. John Lucky
helped David with the brakes. All the work was done
in David’s garage.
The paint color is original, Concord Blue.
As the year went by John found 2 wheel covers,
David put them both on the same side so it is hard to
notice that all four do not match. Just recently John
was in the basement looking for the meat grinder and
what should he discover, the mirror. Sounds like he
was hiding it from someone else in the house?
FYI: David is in his 80’s!
John Lucky and Don Siegla trade stories
S loan Golden Oldies
A free auto show
presented by Sloan
Museum in Flint, MI
The cars must be stock
and at least 50 years
old. A nice place for a
car show, lots of shade,
the museum is open
and free for car owners
and there is ice cream.
Krueger’s ‘57 Golden Hawk and ‘48 m16 wrecker
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Northeastern Michigan Chapter
Minutes, September 26, 2009 Tech Tip
What a great meeting! We missed the By Malcolm Berry
promised rain and had a great time at Dow Gar-
dens.
Maintenance on Your Studebaker Cooling System
Wally Mitchell, President, called the meeting to
order at 1:35 PM Periodically, everyone should drain the antifreeze
from his/her car’s radiator. This applies to new
He opened with a thanks to the following cars as well as old. After a few years antifreeze
members, Bill Lape for making the arrangements loses its corrosion and rust protection in your cool-
for the pavilion in Emerson Park for today’s meet- ing system.
ing and putting the notice in the paper that
Studebakers would be at Dow Gardens, Jim The first step is to drain the old antifreeze into a
Huntoon, Chef of the Day, John Lucky, for making container that can be sealed. Antifreeze needs to
arrangements for Back to the Bricks, and Joe be disposed of properly since it can be very toxic to
Papai for making arrangements for the Dream animals and humans.
Cruise. While the radiator is empty, this is a good time to
Dave Krueger gave a report on the proposed flush it with a quality radiator-flushing product
Program Committee, he will ask for help in the which can be purchased at any auto parts store.
planning of events from folks living in the Follow the instructions on the container, turn on
different areas of our Region….you may be called your heater while your engine is running. This circu-
on to help! lates the flushing product through the whole
system. Remember to replace the radiator cap
Dave Krueger discussed the wreath sales, the each time the car is running to avoid being burned!
club was down 10% last year. Dave hopes to do Next, turn off the car and let the engine cool down.
better this year. All members selling 5 or more
wreaths will not have to pay dues for 2010. The Now you are ready to flush the radiator. Make
wreaths sell for $25 and the club makes $15 on sure you have rinsed it well by running clean water
each wreath. The foregoing of dues was voted on through the radiator. I do this by filling and draining
and approved. my radiator twice. Remember, your car and heater
are again running. When you feel it is sufficiently
Wally talked about the Christmas party, two flushed, turn off your car and again let the engine
entrees, cost with all gratuities, etc is $27.50 per cool down.
person. You must pay in advance to confirm your
reservation. Keep in mind, the food last year was To refill your radiator, buy good quality antifreeze
great! found at any auto parts store. The number of
gallons needed varies with the size of the radiator in
The October meeting will on the 24th at your car. Be sure to follow the directions written on
Candlelite Bowl in Bridgeport. See the calendar the container. The correct mixture is 50% anti-
on page #2 for details. freeze and 50% water. I mix it by taking an empty
Lansing Community College has expressed an gallon size antifreeze container, filling it 1/2 full of
interest in hosting a chapter meeting in the auto antifreeze and the other 1/2 water. Pour the
mixture into the radiator and continue mixing and
restoration facilities.
pouring until the radiator is full.
Deb Froelich was introduced, Deb grew up in
Midland, now lives in Clarkston and inherited her Replace the radiator cap and start the engine.
father’s ‘63 Avanti. Karen and John Martin, new Run the engine until it gets warm. Shut off the
members from Midland were introduced. They engine and let the mixture cool thoroughly before
arrived in their great looking Lark, see page #8. removing the radiator cap.
New members do not have to pay dues until When the engine is cooled, remove the radiator
January, 2010 cap and make sure the radiator is filled to the top.
There were 14 Studebakers and 35 members If so, the car’s cooling maintenance should be com-
present. A great Studebaker Day! Wally closed plete and you are protected against temperatures
the meeting at 2:06 PM. Respectfully submitted, of several degrees below zero.
Carl Danielsen for Mike Konners
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Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags were held on Sept 18-19
Mid-
at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex, Stanton, Michigan
I Was There! By Niall Olling
The annual Pure Stock Muscle Car
Drags (PSMCD) are held each year in
September. Last year the event was
rained out, this year the weather was
perfect. It was sunny all day and the
temperature was very comfortable for
watching this enjoyable event.
NEMSDC members present were
Dave & Karen Pfahler, Jim Huntoon, Niall
Olling, Bill Lape, Wayne Darling, & Carl &
Mark Danielsen.
The Studebaker's ran very well this year
with only 1 Stude breaking down during
the time trials Saturday morning. To
everyone’s surprise, Ted Harbit drove the
Red Tomato ‘63 R4 Lark this year just a
few months after a near-death accident
totaling the Chicken Hawk. The fastest
Ted drove the Red Tomato in the 1/4 mile
was 109 mph!
Lark against Lark
The other Studebakers did very well and
the Studebaker crowd in attendance was
also large and enthusiastic.
More information about the PSMCD will
be in an upcoming Turning Wheels. This
event is always well attended by people
around the country and media outlets
Hemmings,
such as Hemmings Dennis Gage's, My
Car,
Classic Car & Turning Wheels.
Ted Harbit, back in the driver’s seat.
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Thanks to all for the contributions to this
Egbert Express,
Wally Mitchell, Joe Papai, Carl Danielsen,
Niall Olling, David Black and John Lucky.
George Bredehoft and Frank Remlinger,
SDC Forum members, granted permission to
use their PSMCD pictures.
It is time to think about selling
Wreaths.
Christmas Wreaths
You will soon receive an order form
‘53 Coupe owned by Chuck Fortino of Alma, MI and explanation in the mail.
Remember! Sell 5 or more wreaths and
your 2010 dues are forgiven!
Stu D Baker “Mr. Obama, could
you please tell me
what year Chevy
and Buick will be
orphans? We
need to plan
ahead for our
Orphan Car Show
in Ypsilanti, MI.
Thanks!”
Jim Huntoon drove his ‘54 Land Cruiser to Stanton SK
Click on the link below for news coverage of SASCO
http://www.wsbt.com/news/local/59406967.html?video=YHI&t=a
If you missed the Prue St ock Mucle Drag s in Stanton, MI on the weekend of September 1 8, 1 9, 20,
you c an watch the Studes run on the YouTube link below. This link was provided by Richard Poe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u7xf7BImpo
Below, Back When C ar s Had Re al Curve s
http://www.life.com/image/50656715/in-gallery/23056/back-when-cars-had-real-curves
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September 26th, Dow Gardens and Emerson Park, Midland, Michigan
An article announcing the meeting of
NEMC/SDC appeared in the Midland
newspaper, thanks to Bill Lape, As a
result, quite a few Studebaker fans were
in the parking lot at Dow Gardens
waiting for the Studebakers to arrive. Lots
of pictures were taken, lots of memories
shared and newsletters given out to
prospective new members.
The day was cloudy and the weather
channels told us there would be rain. The
rain held off, the group was able to tour
Dow Gardens and move on to Emerson
Park. Jim Huntoon grilled hotdogs and
hamburgers.
No one left hungry.
Everyone I talked to wants to return to Jim and Betty Purtell’s ‘63 GT Hawk
Dow Gardens in the spring, what a lovely
place!
Also, it was great to see Studebakers
and their drivers that live in the northern
area of our chapter. f^
John and Karen Martin’s ‘63 Lark
(L) Bill Mashue’s
‘62 Champ Pickup
Bob and Kate Mass’s ‘63 Lark An example of the beauty
Jim Huntoon at work
of Dow Gardens
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Members may post ads free of charge. Studebaker Drivers Club
Send your submission to:
the57hawk@comcast.net SDC dues for first time members $19.95
Family Dues $27.50
under 22 years $19.95
For Sale Without Turning Wheels $10.00
SDC membership may be renewed for up to 5 years at
a time. Turning
Wheels subscriptions available for libraries, schools,
doctor’s offices, etc . $19.95/year
Inquiries and payments:
The Studebaker Drivers Club
P.O. Box 1715
Maple Grove, MN 55311-7615
PH 763-420-7829
email: mark@cornerstonereg.com
Hawk,
1959 Silver Hawk V-8 Automatic, 20,000 miles on
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
rebuilt engine Northeastern Michigan Chapter
1954 Champion Coupe 3-speed with overdrive,
Coupe, Restricted to SDC Members
Dues are $15/year, prorated for new members
63,000 actual miles
Inquiries and payment should be made to:
Both are solid cars that run great, and Bud says he G-
John Lucky, G -1 1 0 1 4 Potter Rd,
wouldn’t hesitate to drive them anywhere. F lush ing , M I 4 8 4 3 3
810-659-
jplucky@netzero.com PH: 810 -659 -3529
Entertaining offers on either one or both.
Cars can be seen in Rochester Hills. N ame _________ _____________________
Bud Golden 248-852-0891 Spouse __ __________________________
Address _____________ _______________
City/St/Zip __________________________
Laziness Forces Sale PH: __________________ ______________
Steel wheel Gantry Crane with C-M trolley, overall SD C# ____________________________ ___
height 9’8” inside width 7’6”. Both crane and trolley Email ______________________________
are rated at one ton J P Lucky 810-659-3529 Studebakers Year, Model and Body
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Why? Just for fun!
The
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Join SDC online at:
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President Treasurer SD C N ational Officers
Wally Mitchell John Lucky President: Mimi Halgren mimihalgren@aol.com
868 Zehnder Dr 11014 Potter Rd Vice Pres: R. Dormois 1938studeman@earthlink.net
Frankenmuth, M I 48734 Flushing, MI 48433 Secretary: Nita Ketchum niketchum@aol.com
989-652-2839 810-659-3529 Treasurer: Jane Stinson jestinson@aol.com
wally72325@chartermi.net jplucky@netzero.com N ational Boa rd of Direct ors
Webmaster Crossroads: Tom Curtis tomnancurtis@aol.com
Vice President
Niall Olling Crossroads Zone Coordinator
Dennis Berry 317 Sexton St Sharon Krueger thepaintlady@comcast.net
3633 Brambledown Way Breckenridge, MI 48615 Regional Manag er, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 989-842-5129 John Lucky jplucky@ netzero.com
734-668-8437 niallolling@ yahoo.com
56skyhawk@comcast.net
Secretary
Newsletter Editor
Mike Konners Sharon Krueger
178 E Hurst 3156 Rolling Meadow
Troy, MI 48085 Flushing, MI 48433
248-879-9177 810-659-9552
future53@hotmail.com thepaintlady@comcast.net
Flushing, MI 48433
3156 Rolling Meadow
Sharon Krueger
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