Hello from a Newbie

[crusinsusin]

It's time I joined this party. I've just fulfilled a life-long dream to own a Studebaker, by buying a '64 Cruiser. It needs a little engine work (vacuum leak) and some TLC in the interior, but I'm thrilled silly. Looking forward to learning a whole lot here.

[studefan]

Welcome aboard Sue. That is a sharp looking Cruiser.

[stall]

Welcome Sue; I'm sure you'll soon be drivint that Cruiser. The good news for you is that once Studebakers are taken to a mechanically sound state, they stay there for a long time. If you fix it right you'll have a dependable ride. The other bit of good news is that; in general mechanical repairs are easier and cheaper than body fixes. Keep in touch as questions come up, you'll find lots of good natured expertize here.

Good Luck, Murray

[Corvanti]

if you haven't already, join the "Studebaker Drivers Club"! the price of admission is worth getting the monthly magazine: "Turning Wheels".

that's a very nice looking Cruiser! and thank you for your service to our country!!!

[Lark8girl]

I am so Happy for you! Good Luck Studebaking!

Lark VIII girl

[JimC]

Hi Sue, beautiful car! The folks here are amazing and should be able to help you get your ride going strong in no time.

[avantilover]

Hi and welcome to the madness that be us (laughs). From all of us in Australia. Lovely car.

[Bullet]

Welcome Sue! I also have a 1964 Cruiser that I drive as a daily driver. It is Laguna Blue, however. Register your Cruiser in the Cruiser registery and take a look at others there. You can register at :

http://www.65cruiser.com/Registry_Intro.htm

Feel free to ask any question here, and you will get wealth of knowledge.

Mark

[crusinsusin]

Wow! Thank you all. I have just joined the SDC and will scope out the Cruiser Registry. And the local chapter, and the service manuals, and the .... So, if my house and yard suffer, so what?

[Sam Ensley]

Welcome to the land of Studebakers. Your Cruiser is beautiful. It's about the same color as my '41. I also have a 1954 conv. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. I am a member of the north Georgia and North Carolina Studebaker clubs. Join one, or more, of your local clubs, and you'll be glad you did.

[studeillac1952]

welcome!!! a great group of people here...and there is no such thing as a stupid question with anybody (as i have asked many)....great group of guys and gals!!!

[Marie Mac]

Welcome Sue!...good to have another girl driver aboard...I'm Marie with Pinky (56 Golden Hawk)...I've been onboard since the early spring...these folks are very helpful and are great people to chat with...happy cruisin'!!!
Marie

[crusinsusin]

Again, thank you all for the kind welcome. I can see I'll be spending a lot of time here. I took the Cruiser back to the shop today to get the vacuum leak fixed. Hopefully, it's just a manifold gasket. When it's running a little better I'll be ready for a couple cruise-ins and shows later this month.

[studegary]

The Northeast Zone Meet of the SDC is in Rutland. VT on June 22-24 (primarily the 23rd). It is being put on by your local SDC chapter that covers ME, NH & VT.

[Effie]

Welcome, Sue, enjoy your ride.