The last two years have been a blur-- I haven't posted here much due to the ass-whipping this little C.E. has been giving me trying to get it presentable. Not only was this the one Coupe express in attendance, It was the only Studebaker with over hundreds and hundreds of vehicles that showed up. Very nice show with a lot of "Big Money" cars. My truck isn't finished yet, (are they ever?) I still have some small interior work left but I wanted to take it anyway. It was wonderful representing Studebaker and the response was amazing. Jeff Rice and I have had long discussions about awards and trophies, we both have our share and I appreciate them but we both agree that giving them to small children accompanying their parents with vehicles that probably wouldn't receive them, makes the moment much more gratifying. I accepted the award and went off to find a suitable recipient. I found a small 6 year old boy (Juan) and his father with an old International pick up. Juan was busy cleaning the tires and wheels and I gave him the trophy because I thought their truck was absolutely cool. I told his father not to tell him any different and it was great seeing his reaction. He wanted to leave right then to go and show his Mother. It ain't all about awards, it's about the brotherhood. Regardless of how much money you have invested all of us are proud of what we have decided will be our "stress relief mechanisms" So regardless of what you have, be proud of it and get out there and show them that Studebaker's truly are very beautiful!
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