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VOL. 44, ISSUE 11 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE INDY CHAPTER OF THE STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB, NOVEMBER, 2017
Charlie & Becky Griffith hosted a very nice lunch at Blackerby's Hanger 5 at Columbus Airport. What a surprise we had as Air Force 2 was sitting on the runway right in front of the windows of the restaurant. We did not see Vice President Pence but maybe he got to see the nice group of Studebaker's that were parked out front! Our November meeting, hosted by Ed Reynolds at Studebaker International, is the annual election of club officers. All of last year’s officers have agreed to continue in office, unless someone else would like to volunteer. Hope to see every one there! My husband Joe officially retired last week, just in time for full time deer season. Hopefully we will enjoy more time playing with our Studebaker's and spending all that extra time together!!!
Nancy Bacon Indy Chapter President
On what became a beautiful Saturday, 25 members and guests met at Blackerby’s Hanger 5 in Columbus,
Indiana. As an additional surprise, vice president Mike Pence plane was
sitting just outside our windows. Unfortunately we were not allowed to board.
Nancy Bacon opened the meeting with members introducing their guests. Vice
president, Diane Elmore announced great news. Officers for 2018 are
already in place so there will be no elections in November, we will only need
to approve the officers. Treasurer, Tom Flynn informed Nancy that the club
has nearly $7,000 in funds. He thinks that is too much for a club our size.
Suggestions were: donate more to the Studebaker Museum, support the
Studebaker Foundation, perhaps help pay for the clubs Christmas dinner,
reduce dues or sponsor a free event. Please
give this thought as we will discuss this
further at the next meeting. Nancy will also check with the by-laws to see
what we can and cannot do.
Members, Larry and Sue Kennedy are also members of Indiana Landmarks.
They have invited the club to several upcoming events that they believe the
club would enjoy participating in. More information on page 4.
Nancy has raffle tickets for the National Studebaker Museum. $50.00 per
ticket or 3 tickets for $100.00. First prize is $20,000 or a car, 2nd prize is
$5,000, 10 special prize winners will receive $100 dollars. Go to
studebakermuseum.org for details. Members, Jeff and Kathy Westcott
BRICKYARD
BULLETIN
The Studebaker Driver’s Club Meeting Saturday, October 21, 2017
Danny Taylor with his granddaughter
Anita.
Ray and Brian Reeves with their
guest, Thomas Albuzat visiting from
Germany. Thomas is a vintage plane
collector.
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won 2nd place, $5,000 last year.
Andy Swartz motioned to close
the meeting, Danny Taylor 2nd.
Teri Swartz won $34.00 in the
50/50.
After the meeting the group
walked over to the Atterbury-
Bakalar Air Museum.
Submitted by Becky Griffith
Photos by Larry Hopkins and Becky Griffith
Last years 2nd
prize raffle winner
and good witch of the day Kathy
Westcott.
Last years 2nd
place raffle winner
and good witch of the day Kathy
Westcott.
Gary Kandel’s 1927 House Car Larry and Sue Kennedy’s 1950 Land Cruiser
Brian Reeves 1949 Commander
From left to right: Danny Taylors 1955 President Speedster, Tom Lawlis 1957 Golden Hawk and
Jeff Westcott’s 1962 Lark Daytona.
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Greg and Kris Renner
952 Tanbarr Drive
Columbus, IN 47203
812-374-8328
If you're like most collectors, you'd like to buy alcohol-free gasoline for your collector cars. Did you know there's a station in your back yard on the east side of Ellettsville with no-alcohol gas? It's the CITGO station on the north side of IN 46, east side of Ellettsville. I stopped and filled my Wagonaire there on the way home. 'Gotta pre-pay inside; that pump doesn't take credit cards. Thankfully, there are a lot more stations coming on line with alcohol-free gasoline at one pump; the CountryMark Co-Op station in "downtown" Clermont, near raceway Park, now has a dedicated alcohol-free pump ($2.97 yesterday; I'm winterizing my collector cars this week), as does the new SUNOCO station further west of us in Lizton. There's long been one on the west side of Lebanon on IN 32; the CountryMark Co-Op has had an alcohol-free pump for some time.
Here's a neat old picture posted this morning on our SDC Forum's long-running Studebakers in Roadside Americana thread. One each for us: a Hudson (year, model?) and a 1955 second-series Studebaker President State sedan; the most expensive 1955 Studebaker. Note both the Stude and the Hudson being lower than the [1954?] Olds between them. ('Looks like the Stude has been tapped in the tail; that bumper end is curled up a little.)
Tim Lloyd
Welcome New Members
New member, Kris Renner (L) with her
daughter who works at the Atterbury-Bakalar
Air Museum the group visited.
Member, Bob Palma is having surgery October 31. Keep Bob in your thoughts and prayers. On a brighter note you may be interested to know that the December 2017 Hemmings Classic Car currently on newsstands contains Bobs column about the Avanti versus Lark 1962 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car nonsense, "Myth Busters."
Member, Charlie Griffith is having surgery November 14 to repair a damaged knee.
No Alcohol Gas
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November 5 - 1:00 – Pitch-in dinner at Studebaker International,
hosted by Ed Reynolds. Meat will be provided, bring a side-dish and
your table service. Ed’s address is 97 N 150 W, Greenfield, 46140.
This is always a great get together, hope you can make it.
Mark these dates on your calendar:
December 2 – 1:00 - Once again it is time to gather to celebrate the Christmas season with our
Studebaker friends. This year we will be visiting a new restaurant, Green Street Pub, 911 N.
Green St., Brownsburg, In. We will have a private room and will order from their extensive
menu which you can view by going to www.greenstreetpubandeatery.com To add merriment to the occasion, we will have our gift exchange. A gift should be something in the $5 to $7 range. Ladies bring something for a lady and gents bring something for a man. Hope to see everyone there. Berniece Snider
January 27 – 1:00 - Lunch at the Pit Stop at 932 E. Main Street in Brownsburg.
www.pitstopbbqandgrill.com. Always a crowd pleaser with delicious barbeque and tenderloins.
August 29 – September 1 – International Meet in Seattle/Tacoma, Washington
Oh no. There’s nothing else scheduled. Please give 2018 some
thought and volunteer for an event. If you don’t want to sponsor,
contact Charlie Griffith with your idea, he’ll take it from there.
Upcoming Events
Your editor apologizes for the quality of the pictures in this issue especially on page 4. My computer
suddenly and without notice decided to not let me download pictures from my camera or printer, therefore,
I could not edit pictures. Hopefully this will be resolved before next months issue. If not, Jeff Westcott
expect a call!
Have A Happy Thanksgiving
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National SCD Membership Application
Regular membership dues in The National Studebaker Club are $24.00 for new members 1st year only.
Renewals are $31.00 per year, which includes 12 monthly issues of Turning Wheels, the National SDC Magazine. (Other
memberships are available.)
Mail application and check to: Or email: studebakerdriversclub.com for
information
The Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 1715
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Or
Call 763-420-7829 to use Visa or Mastercard
Or fax application with credit card to 763-420-7849
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National SDC membership is a prerequisite. Renewal INDY Chapter dues are $18.00. Renewals are
payable January each year (after March, a $5.00 late fee applies). Mail application and check to:
Tom Flynn, Indy SDC Treasurer
4531 S CR 500 E
Plainfield, IN 46168
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The Brickyard Bulletin
National SDC Membership
Regular membership dues in the National Studebaker Club are $24.00 for new members 1st year only.
Renewals are $31.00 per year, which includes 12 monthly issues of Turning Wheels, the National SDC
Magazine. (Other memberships are available.) Application is available upon request or e-mail
studebakerdriverclub.com.
Indy Chapter Membership
National SDC membership is a prerequisite. Renewal INDY Chapter dues are $18.00. Renewals are payable
January each year. After March a $5.00 late fee will be added. Application is available upon request.
Published by the Indy Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club
The Brickyard Bulletin is published monthly. The deadline for summations is the 15th of the previous month.
We hereby give permission to other S.D.C. chapters to use information from the newsletter when proper
credit is given. “”Reprinted or Reproduced from the Indy Chapter, Brickyard Bulletin.”
Indy Chapter Officers President: Nancy Bacon, 1701E. Lawrence Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227at [email protected] or 317-783-4721
V. President: Diane Elmore 699 S Co Rd 400 E, Avon, IN 46123 at [email protected] or 317-745-5616
Secretary: Sandy Fox, 7956 Oak Hill Dr., Plainfield, IN 46268, at [email protected] or 317-839-4361
Treasurer: Tom Flynn, 4531 S CR 500 E, Plainfield, IN 46168, at [email protected] or 317-837-5671
Activities: Charlie Griffith, 1526 S. Hunter Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46239, at [email protected] or 317-353-8287
Membership: Dale McPhearson, 700 N Clay St, Frankfort, IN 46041, at [email protected] or 765-654-5446
Editor: Becky Griffith, 1526 S. Hunter Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46239, at [email protected] or 317-353-8287
In addition
Web Designer: Jeff Westcott at www.indychaptersdc.org
Facebook: Larry Hopkins at [email protected]
National Officers
President: Tom Curtis at [email protected]
V. President: Don Cox at [email protected]
Secretary: Nita Ketchum at [email protected]
Treasurer: Jane Stinson at [email protected]
National Board of Directors
Crossroads Zone National Board Director: Bob Henning at [email protected]
Crossroads Zone Coordinator: Joanne Hamblin
Regional Manager Indiana: Bob Henning
Updated 01/01/2017
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Indy Chapter SDC
Becky Griffith, Editor
1526 S. Hunter Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
To:
Brickyard Bulletin November, 2017
Andy and Cathy Hess 1941 Commander
Marvin and Berniece Snider’s 1962 FT Hawk. Now Marvin says the car is dark brown, I don’t know, maybe if you squint really, really hard.