Drive Your Studebaker Day, a big success

What a day! Over 20 participants and 10 Studebakers (and 1 plymouth) took part in this years event. We started the day with a tour of the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition. An incredible display of over 60 motorcycles dating as far back as 1894.

from there we drove downtown to take in the Steamworks Concours d’elégance held on Water Street. Barney Vinegar had his 1952 Commander Convertible on display.

After lunch we battled traffic further downtown on our way to Stanley Park. We had a nice leisurely drive around the park, then on to Vanier Park for a nice photo.

From there we drove along point grey out to Spanish Bank for a walk on the beach and some ice cream. Overall a great day and we look forward to next year.

Drive Your Studebaker Day – Sept 4, 2010

Plans are in the works for this years Drive Your Studebaker Day. We will be meeting at 10am at Deeley Motorcycle Exibition for a tour of vintage motorcycles. 1875 Boundary Road in Vancouver between E2nd and E4th Ave. for direction click here. At 11am we will leave the museum and head out on a short driving tour (more details to follow).

Please let us know if you will be joining us. Email: istvan(at)studebaker(dot)ca or 604 298 8546.

2010 Northwest Overdrive

2010 Northwest Overdrive, Saturday & Sunday, May 22 – 23, 2010, Comfort Inn 3500 NE Cornell Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 for more details go to Here.

Pacific Cam-Am Zone Meet

2010, Sept 10-12, PACIFIC CAN-AM ZONE MEET. Sponsored by Whatcom County Chapter and North Puget Sound Chapter. Host Hotel: HAMPTON INN, Room rate $99 +tax, per night, single or double. Cut-off date July 31, 2010. Reservations call 360-676-7700. Car Show, trophies, banquet, cruise and fun! For info contact: Jim Hardin @ 360-676-4166, email, or Pat Knappert @ 425-745-0263 or visit our website, www.pacificcanam2010.com

For Sale: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire (mechanically sound / cosmetically challenged)

1965 Wagonaire, with sliding roof, commander trim level. V8 (283 with 77000KM on professional rebuild), Automatic (recently rebuilt), power steering, power brakes, twin-traction. The good: new battery, new brakes, new front brake lines, recent exhaust system (replaced from manifold to tail pipe). Car is currently insured and is drivable, engine runs strong, passes local emissions test without problems. front clip was updated with NOS fenders and valence. front clip repainted. The bad: tires are ok but should be replaced. The ugly: Rust. Floor was replaced 77000KMs ago. Time to replace drivers side front floor. Rockers are brittle. Tailgate hinge broken (can’t open tailgate). Interior needs to be redone. crack in dash, crack in windshield. Needs dents removed, rust repaired and repaint.

So, after all that ugly why are you still reading?

On the bright side I have been collecting parts for a restoration and would include them. Parts include new rockers, new rear doors, set of four good used doors, set of seats, replacement dash, replacement windshield, replacement tailgate, spare transmission, and other bits.

Asking $3000 obo

Contact: istvan(at)studebaker(dot)ca

1965 Studebaker Wagonaire

sliding roof Studebaker Wagonaire

Next Meeting – Sunday, February 21, 2010 at noon

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The February monthly meeting is continuing in the new tradition of being held on Sunday afternoons. It will be held at the Pinter’s home at 211 North Grosvenor Ave, Burnaby. Please call them at 604 298 8546 or email me at istvan(at)studebaker(dot)ca to let us know you are coming. Special prize draw for all members who drive their Studebaker to the meeting.

Next Meeting – Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 1pm

The November meeting is the annual election meeting, but don’t worry, you won’t be elected to a directors position, unless you want t o be. This year, to stir it up a bit, the meeting will be a potluck at Mark & Val Carson’s home. Call them to let them know you are coming. 604-939-0556 or email me istvan(at)studebaker(dot)ca for details.

Studebaker Parts Rescue

I have been cleaning house, and have posted a bunch of parts for free. Recently, Troy C. took me up on my offer and rescued a set of doors, some fenders, wheels and even an old wooden wheel barrow. There is still lots of stuff so don’t be shy.

One trailer load of parts, Two happy Stude people.

Canada Post Studebaker Banner – the full story

I just realized I hadn’t posted the story of the Canada Post Studebaker Stamp Banner. So here goes…

In 1993-4 Canada Post issued a Studebaker Stamp featuring a yellow 1950 Starlight coupe (Owned by Vern Spencer at the time). Around the same time, I discovered that the downtown Vancouver Post Office had 18ft x 12ft banners featuring the Studebaker stamp. I went in and asked what would happen to the banners when they were done with them, I left my card, and didn’t think about it any more. This past June I got a phone call from Jim Bain, Manager – Employee Communications, Pacific Region, Canada Post. He asked if I was still interested in the banners. I said of course. He asked what I intended to do with them. I said there are three Studebaker Chapters in BC and it would be nice if each chapter could have one. He got an okey from Ottawa to dispose of the banners. This past week I got another call from Jim saying that all three banners were down. I picked them up with my Wagonaire.

I contacted the Vancouver Island Chapter and Mark Hayden was coming to Vancouver. He came by and picked up the one for his chapter. We drove out to Hells Gate to pass the other one onto Lynn Fletcher of the Southern Interior Chapter.

I would like to thank Jim Bain and Canada Post for these fine banners.

My (t)rusty Wagonaire loaded with three banners at Canada Post, downtown Vancouver

Geez that's a big banner. Where are we gonna hang it?

Canada Post Stamp Banner

We met up with the BC Southern Interior Chapter on September 12th at Hells Gate. No, not that Hell. The other Hell, the air tram, up highway 1 past Yale. It was a hot day and we chose to drive our Brand X (AC). I know I am weak. We arrived early and stopped for pie at the Elvis Rocks the Canyon Cafe. We were disappointed to find they were out of ice cream, no a la mode, no milk shakes. We ate our naked pies and met up with the gang from the Southern Interior Chapter. We passed the banner onto Lynn Fletcher Checked out the air tram and tourist trap below. They do have a good interpretive centre, showing the history of the area and the story of salmon spawning. We passed on the fudge and ice cream and headed for home.

Dave and Cathy Owens lead the tour into the parking lot

trams