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November 2011 Volume 45, No. 11

Inside This IssueEditor’s Corner 2 Fashions Called 6

Chapter News 2 Conestoga Color Tour 7

Looking Ahead 3 Color Tour Photos 8

Announcing 4 Conestoga Christmas 9

Bombastic Boris 5 The State President 10

Want New Editor 5 Stude Deals & Pikes Peak Photos 11

EDITOR’S CORNER Good by to I ndian Summer and snow. I had a great

opportun i t y to dr ive the Dictator along with Phi l to our October 30

mtg. Thank you Lar ry Ramsdel l for host ing, and thank you Jodee

Studebaker & James K le in fo r o rgani z ing our event . The day was

beaut i fu l and the temp was in the upper 60’s . See you al l at our

Thanksg iv ing Lunch at the Forney. .

Pikes Peak

The Studebaker Swap & potluck lunch was held at MervMundorf’s home in Peyton, CO, on Saturday, October 15th.There were 36 members & guest. We had seven vendors withgreat values on Studebaker parts had by all participants &enjoyed the choices. We were able to add to new members toChapter who are Diego & Arlene Burgos, James & Virginia Hill& Joe Goebel; welcome to the Pikes Peak Chapter. TheChapter membership has grown to 43 member/families for2011-2012. The Chapter members would like to thank Merv forletting us hold this event at his home & property.

The 2013 SDC International Meet Committee reportedthat Joe Goebel presented the 2013 SDC International Meetlogo. The logo was reviewed by the members & was approvedby the members. The Chapter will be applying for a U.S.Copyright on the 2013 SDC International Meet logo. Thecommittee is meeting monthly to continue organizing for 2013.

We are starting to put together 2012 Chapter eventcalendar & we are looking for events members would like tohave as Chapter event. If you have any ideas please contactany of the Chapter Officers. Pete Tetley our tour masteroutlined the upcoming chapter events for the next five months.(Please see page 3—Upcoming Events).

Secretary, Chuck Donkle

Conestoga

The Conestoga September Color Tour was actually October 1.There were 6 Studebakers and one brand X that met for the tour atThe Fort Restaurant. We headed towards Evergreen up Highway 74then over to Squaw Pass road. The colors were beautiful along theway. Once we arrived in Frisco it was not difficult to locate Tom andBeverly Wheeler’s home with his 1917 parked in the driveway. Withthe rest of the cars lined up, made for a really nice show ofStudebakers. A 1917, a 1957 President Classic, a 1958 PackardHawk, 1958 Golden Hawk, 1960 Lark, 1961 Lark, and a 1961 TrickHawk. There were several people that drove by and just stopped inthe middle of the street and got out to see the cars. Thephotographer from the local paper showed up and took some photos.The BBQ provided by Tom and Beverly was delicious, of course, allthe food was great. As I was the only officer to attend, there was nomeeting. On the way back to Denver there were some that took thejourney back to see the colors again. Others meet in Golden topartake in the Cruise. A perfect day for a drive in the Stude.

The official October meeting was the 30th at Aspen AviationCentennial Airport, hosted by Larry Ramsdell. There were 25members with 8 Studes on display on the tarmac. As always the foodwas delicious. The airplane ride was fantastic. Peggy Dietz was firstin line for the flight. Trish Price second and Joe Rink followed byRoger Zaner and then Lynn Metz. Just a beautiful October day for anairplane ride and Studebaker Show. The airplane was an CitabriaFabric Covered taildragger. A great plane. Thank you Larry formaking advanced arrangements with the pilot

Don't forget the November Thanksgiving Dinner at the ForneyMuseum (please see Upcoming Events for details). This will benominations of officers, so think about whom you would like to haveserve the club for 2012.

Happy Studebakering, Roger

Western Wheels

October 8th and 9th was the 25th anniversary of the MonumentMall in Scottsbluff where Western Wheels Studebaker Drivers Clubwere invited to display our Studebakers. There were 11 vehiclesdisplayed ranging from 1947 to a 1984 Avanti. It was good to beinside as it rained all day Saturday—much needed moisture butprobably affected attendance somewhat. All in all it was a goodshow. Thanks to all the members who participated and also for thehospitality of mall management.

The November 12th meeting will be held at the WhistleStopRestaurant in Scottsbluff. The program will be a PowerPointpresentation by Stu Tritt of some of the professional Studie people atthe 2010 meet in Arizona. December 3rd, Christmas meeting will behosted by Steinwart’s at their home. January plans are to meet atPrime Cut in Scottsbluff. More info on this next time.

Respectfully submitted, Don Steinwart

Chapter News

—November 2011 THE WESTERN OUTLOOK

THE WESTERN OUTLOOK —November 2011

LOOKING AHEAD

11 Nov (REMEMBERANCE DAY) VETERANS DAY

12 Nov. SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter Thanksgiving dinner at Golden Corral,Woodman & powers @ 12:30 p.m.

Hosts: Larry & Nona Powell @ 719-495-0572

12 Nov. SATURDAY Western Wheels Chapter WhistleStop Restaurant in Scottsbluff

20 Nov. SUNDAY Conestoga Chapter Thanksgiving dinner at The Forney Museum at12:00 (noon). Hosts: Jodee Studebaker & Jim Klein (ham, gravy &scalloped potatoes); Shirley Zaner (turkey & gravy). Paper plates,cups, bows, silverware & drinks will be provided. A-G=salads, H-P=hotside dish, Q-Z=dessert.T

3 Dec. SATURDAY Western Wheels Chapter Christmas meeting will be hosted by theSteinwart’s at their home.

10 Dec. SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter Christmas Dinner at the International House ofPancakes, 5749 Stetson Hills Blvd @ 12:30p.m. Gift exchange $10/gift.

Hosts: John and Barbara Lidberg @ 719-637-3624.

_____Dec. SUNDAY Conestoga Chapter Christmas luncheon at Willshire Country Club at12:00 (noon) (details later)

Jan Western Wheels Chapter Meet at Prime Cut in Scottsbluff.

14 Jan. SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter Studebaker Toy & Automobilia Show at theAmerican Legion Hal Post #5,Platte & Cascade Ave. 12 p.m.HOST: Pete Tetley @ 719/630-1562

21 Feb. SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter Sweetheart Brunch at11a.m. & meeting at theCrowne Plaza, Circle Ave. & I 25.Hosts: Norm & Mary Gieseker @ 719/596-0314

17 Mar. SATURDAY Pikes Peak Chapter Kerman Stuart Memorial Chili Cook Off Dinner,American legion Hall, Post #5, Platte Ave & Cascade Ave. at 12p.m. (noon) HOST: Pete Tetley 719/630-1562

48th SDC Int. Meet, July 20-August 4, 2012. South Bend, IN

website: www.michiana-chapter-sdc.com. Hotel: Marriott Downtown Hotel

49th SDC Int. Meet, June 30-July 6, 2013. Colorado Springs, CO & hosted by Pikes Peak Chapter.

50th Golden Anniversary SDC Int. Meet, Dover, Delaware. Dover Downs Hotel & Casino/DoverInt. Speedway in Dover. Website: www.DelMarVaSDC.org

A N N O U N C I N G

NOVEMBER

BIRTHDAYS9 Mike Way

11 Kathie Berry

21 John Henry

24 Robert Buerstetta

25 Leroy Andrew

Arlene Burgos

26 Roy R. Kile

29 Wayne McCarey

NOVEMBER

ANNIVERSARIES

20 Tom & Linda Donahue

Leroy & Vicky Andrew

24 James Klein & JoDee Studebaker


Welcome new Conestoga member

Jack Warner,

12594 E. Pacific Circle, Unit C

Aurora, CO 80014

Welcome new Pikes Peak members

Joe Goebol

4010 McKay Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Arlene & Diego Burgos (welcome back)

5375 Mule Deer Dr.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

James Hill & Virginia Stuart

1760 Mable Ave.

Denver, CO 80229-8214

ATTENTION ALL CHAPTER MEMBERS:

THE DECEMBER ISSUE OF WESTERN

OUTLOOK WILL BE SENT OUT EARLY

ON NOVEMBER 26, 2011.

The Editor

The full page on women’s fashion on page 6

is contributed by Roger Zaner, Conestoga

Chapter.

Several classic Studebakers were line up on

Frisco Street in front of Tom and Bev Wheeler’s

home in Frisco Saturday. The cars and owners

are part of the Conestoga Chapter of the

Studebaker Club from Denver and the Front

Range. Most of the cars were from the late

‘50s and early ‘60s with the oldest being an all-

original from 1917.

JUST CLASSIC

THE WESTERN OUTLOOK — November 2011

BOMBASTIC BORIS

To get old is

to go from

passion to

kindness and

consideration

The age at

our prime of life

is that age at

which one is still

young but is

much more

ingenious and

practical.

OFFICERS FOR ALL THREE CHAPTERS

Conestoga

Pres: Roger Zaner 303.426.8843

VP: Laura Schumacher-Beers 303.514.6776

Sec: Ruthanne Nekvasil 303.421.1115

Treas: Sheila Rink 303.986.6478

Sunshine Fund: Kay Murray 303.452.3029

CCCC: Shirley Zaner 303.426.8843

Events Coord: Laura Schumacher-Beers 303.514.6776

Editor: Marilyn Scott 303.972.3575

(e-mail): [email protected]

Web: www.frontrangestudebakers.com

Pikes Peak

Pres: Dave Batchelor 719.784.6140

VP: James Harness 303.933.8421

Sec: Chuck Donkle 719.456.2707

Treas: Norm Gieseker 719.596.0314

Tour Masters: Pete Tetley 719.630.1562

Earl Chase 719.683.5579

CCCC Roger Zaner 303.426.8843

Western Wheels

Pres: Don Steinwart 308.436.5461

VP: Bonita Case 308.632.5116

Sec: Stuart Tritt 308.235.3386

Treas: Perry Meyers 308.783.5144

Hello Conestoga Chapter Members, Pikes Peak Chapter Members, Western Wheels Chapter Members, and newchapter members, and yes, men also. I have been editor for Western Outlook over 10 years. I have enjoyed it, but

I’m burnt out!! My enthusiasm is going down the tubes!

I feel very strong that it is time for me to “PASS THE BATON.”

My last Western Outlook Newsletter will be March 2012.

E-mail is important because at least 25 percent of Western Outlook Newsletters are sent via e-mail to the threeSDC Chapters (e-mail addresses can be set up and put into special folders so you don’t have to type these e-mailaddresses each month, just the folder name), and the hard copy masters are sent to Stuart Tritt via U.S. Mail for

publishing/mailing. I will be glad to help in the transition period to help get you on board.

We could even do this in stages.

Most Important THE CURRENT WESTERN OUTLOOK NEWSLETTER FORMAT DOES NOT NEED TOSTAY THE SAME. YOUR OWN NEWSLETTER FORMAT DOES NOT NEED TO STAY 5 PAGES BACK

TO-BACK. I EXCHANGE WITH OTHER EDITORS AND MANY OF THEM ARE ONLY TWO PAGESAND MANY, MANY DO NOT HAVE PICTURES. YOU ARE OPEN TO CREATE YOUR OWN STYLE.

Marilyn Scott, Editor, The Western Outlook


Conestoga Color Tour, by Carey Dietz

I loaded up the Packard Hawk & headed south to meet up with the Conestoga Chapter of the SDC.

After gassing up & a 40 minute drive, I arrived at The Ft. Restaurant in Morrison. I met up with 5

Studes & 1 Brand X. The Studebakers: Zaner’s ‘57 President, Sander’s ’61 Lark, Welle’s ’60 Lark

Convertible, Doerschlag’s ’58 Golden Hawk, & Petros’ ’61 “Trick Hawk.” We left The Fort & headed into

Morrison where we picked up the winding Bear Creek Rd. We traveled through the sleepy little

mountain towns of Idledale & Kittredge. Once we got to Evergreen, we found Squaw Pass Rd. This is

where we started to see the leaves changing along with the altitude! We stopped a couple of times for

photos. Of course, each time we were bombarded with questions from sightseers. After climbing to an

elevation above 11,000 ft., we descended into Idaho Springs where we got onto I-70. If anyone was

still sleeping, Steve woke them up when he opened the throttle on his Golden Hawk! Once we all caught

up to Steve, we continued up toward the 11,158 ft. at the Eisenhower Tunnel. After my car made it

through the tunnel for the first time in its life, we ended up in Frisco at the Wheeler’s for lunch.

Wheeler’s house was easy to find with their 1917 Studebaker parked out front! As we were getting

parked, a photographer from the local paper showed up & started shooting! Tom & Bev made some

great ribs while everyone else brought side dishes & desserts. After we gorged ourselves, Zaners, Ray

Petros & I headed for the Golden Super Cruise. After we drove through a couple of times, I headed

for home. 200 miles, one tank of gas, tons of thumbs up, & great BBQ! Priceless!

Cool fact from the Colorado Department of Transportation:

“The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel” is located approximately sixty miles west of Denver, Colorado on I-

70. It is the highest vehicular tunnel in the world, located at an elevation of 11,013 feet at the East

Portal & 11,158 feet at the West Portal. The Tunnel traverses through the Continental Divide at an

average elevation of 11,112 ft. The facility lies entirely within the Arapaho National Forest & is

divided by two counties, Clear Creek County at the East portal & Summit county at the West portal.”

The Studebakers that made the trip:

Zaner’s ’57 President. Basically all original 4 door, 289, Flightomatic, interior looks to be Packard

pattern. Sander’s ’61 Lark. Jade Green, 259, 3-speed OD, no special features but all-original! Welle’s

’60 Lark VIII Convertible. Very nicely restored. Doerschlag’s ’58 Golden Hawk. California car,

restored in 1999, rust free, original single tone, Avanti pistons w/ R-2 cam. Otherwise, all stock

original. Petros’ ’61 Hawk. “Trick Hawk” Buick Grand National V6 Turbo, Corvette suspension, GM 4

Speed Auto Transmission, Ford Rear End, Disc Brakes, modern AC, electric windows and outside

mirrors, power seats, all black including bumpers, grill and trim, red interior. Dietz’s Packard Hawk,

painted in 2001, Vintage Air, 40,250 miles, missing a few things, but fairly original. Wheeler’s ’17. 7-

passenger 4 door Touring. 236, 4 cylinder, 3 speed with electric start! Very low miles!!! This car

looks like it came out of a time capsule! and, Joann Beldt & Maxine Beldt in Brand X.


Tom & Bev Wheeler, Hosts

Conestoga’s Color

Tour on Oct. 1, 2011

(photos by Carey

Dietz)

THE WESTERN OUTLOOK November 2011

CONESTOGA HOLIDAY PARTY

Sunday, December ______ Noon

Wellshire Inn & Golf Club

3333 South Colorado Blvd.

(On the west side, just north of Hampden)

Denver, CO 80222

You will be notified later via e-mail or flyer for prices, choice ofentrée and date.

Cash Bar

RSVP MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER _____

(cut here and return)

——————————————————————————————————————————————

Please send payment payable to: CONESTOGA CHAPTER, SDC

c/o Sheila Rink,3230 S. Hoyt Way, Lakewood, CO 80227-4444

Attendee name(s)

__ # ________ __# ________ __# _________ __#children

PLEASE NOTE: NO GIFT EXCHANGE

Questions: Roger Zaner at 303.426.8843


Add contributed by Bill Davis, Conestoga Chapter


STUDE DEALS

Wanted: I am looking for the chrome pieces that go onthe doors of a 1957 Transtar. My telephone number is308-631-6871 [email protected] Whiting, Western Wheels Chapter(4)******************************************************************

Interesting Web Siteshttp://tinyurl.com/3mhqk5k More photos from internationalSDC meet in Springfield.http://www.studebakerloftsnj.com/ Want to live above aformer Studebaker dealership?http://tinyurl.com/5vntmcd Photos of a kit car with a bulletnose kit. Cute or not so much?http://tinyurl.com/3pnetub Russian military exhibitionincludesStudebaker US6.Source: The Echo, Chris Collins, Editor

For Sale: 1948 Studebaker M5 1/2-Ton pickup. This rare

and collectable truck has been stored in an enclosed

garage for the last 20 years. No rust. Primered body in

very good condition and near ready for painting. Great

vehicle for restoration as either a hot rod or as an original.

Selling price is $4,900. Includes a big block Chrysler

engine and possible original flathead 6 engine, both of

which require installation. Clear title. Interested persons

may contact Jack Warner @ 303.337.4593 or e-mail:

[email protected].

Pikes Peak Chapter Members at

their Swap Meet and regular

meeting at the home of Merv

Mundorf.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.

Wrinkled was not one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up.

Every stop to think, and forgot to start again?

Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.

I’m out of my mind. Back in five minutes

(source: The Antique Studebaker Review, Vol. 40, No. 3 & contributed by Bill Davis, Conestoga Chapter)

THE WESTERN OUTOOKConestoga Chapter S.D.C.Marilyn Scott, Editor7144 Fox Paw TrailLittleton, CO 80125-9073

STUDEBAKERS ARE FIRST CLASS

Happy Thanksgiving

to Conestoga Chapter Members,

Pikes Peak Chapter Members

and Western Wheels Chapter

Members.

Marilyn Scott, Editor

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