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UPDATED August 15, 2006

.........Time to celebrate. It is the 30th year of the BIG 6 Chapter of the STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB ! - - - - - Happy Birthday to us!!!! .....     ...Check our ads for a gift idea ...

WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: The Studebaker Truck Page


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WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, wherever they serve!


STUDEBAKER NEWS:

Daylight savings time is here, make use of those extra hours of light and get that Studebaker on the road!  Check tires, lights, hoses, and fluids!

Studebaker Zone meets are in progress and many are listed in our calendar, please check it out.

Have you made your reservation for the International meet yet???


Our members all are required to belong to the Studebaker Drivers Club !


We are located in the Quad Cities of Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa
and Rock Island, Moline, & East Moline, Illinois.
Yes we know that’s five cities, but that’s the way it is.

To learn more about our Quad Cities, contact the Convention & Visitor & Bureau.

If you want to look around the area via web cam... click here

We are always looking for new members and you do not need to own a Studebaker to join.  In fact, we'll be glad to help you find the Studebaker of your dreams!  Interested? Just contact one of our officers listed below.

Our monthly meetings are normally held on the 4th Monday of the
month at 7:00PM at the Deere Wiman Carriage House
located at 817 11th Avenue in Moline, Illinois.

Our 2006 Officers are:

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER

Gus Ruhnke
812 W. 17th Street

Davenport, IA. 52804
563+323-8386
lark2door@msn.com 

David Kahn
2948 11th Ave. B
Moline, IL 61265
309+764-6100 avantir4@sbcglobal.net

Greg Moore
11 Hawthorn Road
Rock Island, IL 61201
309+786-9422
presbyrev@yahoo.com

 

Alvin Elmore
2110 W. 75th Place
Davenport, IA 52806
563+391-6082  39champ@msn.com

Our Board Members are:

Don BrewerBill FlotoDavid Kahn, Lynn Hunter, Duane Miller,

Our monthly newsletter is

The Big 6 Flyer


Edited by:

Liz Zimmerman
472 90th Ave.
New Boston, IL 61272
309+587-8575

This web site developed by Mark vanDeventer and is maintained by Duane Miller

 


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8/28/2006    Regular meeting at Carriage House

9/18/2006    Regular meeting BUT IT IS AT THE BUTTERWORTH CENTER in the OAK ROOM

9/24-29/2006   International SDC Meet, Omaha, NE   http://www.sdcmeet.com/  The host hotel is apparently SOLD OUT. Other area lodging may be found at one of the following: BAYMONT INN & SUITES  402+391-8129; QUALITY INN 402+397-3300; HOWARD JOHNSON'S 402+397-3700; MOTEL 6 402+331-3161.

10/21/2006    5:00 PM Weenie Roast and meeting at Lynda & Duane Miller's. (1808 S. 11th Ave., Eldridge, IA)

11/27/2006    Regular meeting at Carriage House

12/10/2007    Annual Christmas Party at the Deere Wiman   House, (NOT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE) NOON until 4:30

07/17-23/2007    International SDC Meet, South Bend, IN

09/14-16/2007    Upper Mississippi Valley Zone Meet   Host hotel is the Clocktower Inn in Rockford, IL

??/??/2008        Upper Mississippi Valley Zone Meet  Minnesota's North Star Chapter is hosting

09/14-20/2008    International SDC Meet, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Keystone Chapter hosting

07/12-18/2009    International SDC Meet, Cedar Rapids, IA Host hotel is the Clarion Inn, events at Hawkeye Downs.

October 2010     International SDC Meet, Arizona's Grand Canyon Chapter hosting

 

 

NOTE: our regular meetings are at 7:00PM unless stated otherwise.

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If you are interested in joining our chapter, you can print out the form below, fill it out and mail it in to us.

BIG 6 RIVER BEND APPLICATION

Chapter dues by 1/31, $15: after 2/1, $17

 

Memberships begin on January 1 and run through December 31.  This includes 12 issues of the BIG 6 FLYER, THE Big 6 River Bend Chapter, S.D.C. newsletter.

Send completed application and your check for membership made out to the Big 6 River Bend Chapter, SDC, to:

Al Elmore

2110 W. 75th Place

Davenport, IA 52806

 

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 We are always looking for new members and would love to have you join our chapter!

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WANT ADS...plus others .....

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WE still have a few throws left, We are donating one to the Auction in omaha, and can deliver one or more to you there, while the supply lasts!

Order now!

Purchase a STUDEBAKER DRIVERS CLUB sanctioned "throw" to keep you excited about your Studebaker (and it can cover up that worn seatcover with style and grace)! This can also be used to keep your pot luck dinner contribution hot (or cold) on your way to the event!  You can also purchase one at the International Meet Auction in Omaha... SEE YOU THERE!

 

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The Big 6 River Bend Chapter is selling USA made 4’ X 6’ SDC throws. They are 100% cotton and are washable. The cost is a mere $39, including Shipping & Handling within the United States or Canada. Contact us via email  for overseas shipping costs.    Make your checks payable to BIG 6 SDC and mail request to:

Big 6 SDC    1808 S. 11th Ave.     Eldridge, IA 52748-1805

These have to be ordered in "lots" so there may be a delay in getting the throw shipped to your address, but we will keep you posted. for order status update, please include your email address.

We have some stock ready for immediate shipment.

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For Sale: I have a T-96 that came out of grandpa's old car. I am not sure of the year, all I know is that it was wrecked with only 1768 miles on it. It is a side shifter. I pulled the top off and it is in like new condition.I would like to sell it before I get tempted to buy a car to go around it.I am getting to old for another project. I hope to get $250 for it. I was told it was standard in the Champions all the way thru the '60's. Butch Walters---285 Pare Rd, Kellso, WA 98626. Phone 360+751-2778 1/06

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For Sale: 1964 Studebaker Avanti, car was purchased 15 years ago & had been stored for about 15 years then, it was driven very little. The car has 60,000 miles on it's 289 R-1 engine and automatic transmission. This is a '64 with round headlights! Asking $15,000. Also for sale: '57 President 4 door automatic, a little rough... asking $2,000; 48 Commander 2 door, no motor or transmission, ...$2,000; '51 Commander 2 door V-8, overdrive, ...$3,500.   For questions, or to look at the cars, contact Bob Helm, Milan, Illinois at 309+787-8358.   5/06

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WANTED: A Studebaker, but not just any Studebaker, it has to be a 1949 Commander convertible with overdrive. It does not have to be a show car, I want to drive it! Contact Elmer Metzger  368 6th Street, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722  PHONE 563+355-1407  6/06

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WANTED:   I am looking for a 1957 Studebaker President 4 door sedan. I'm not looking for a show car, but a good daily driver. Contact Harry Fisher   PO Box 266 Weston, VT 05161  802+824-4555 with details of what you have. 6/06

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FOR SALE: 1961 Studebaker Lark, 6 cylinder, four door sedan. Typical Studebaker rust. My Dad owns it and since he will probably not get around to restoring it, he wants me to find a good home for it.  Photos can be emailed upon request. Contact Denny Martin  10567 110th Street, Fayette, Iowa 52142  Phone 563+920-8385  7/06

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WANTED: I am new to the SDC and am looking to purchase a good 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk.  Chuck Stork, E. Dubuque, IL 815+747-2964 8/06

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If you have a Studebaker car, truck, or parts for sale,

OR

if you are looking to buy something, contact our webmaster, Duane Miller.

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