Big 6 River Bend Chapter, SDC

UPPER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ZONE MEET REPORT 2010

We can report that The Big 6 River Bend Chapter probably had the most judges ever for an SDC Zone Meet. In Moline, IL on Saturday August 7, there were 85 SDC judges and 26 “walk-on judges” to judge the 71 cars that were on the show field. That number was determined by the number of ballots for Peoples choice in the 9 classes that were counted by car show organizer Ken Anderson and his staff.

There were 92 pre-registrations and 16 walk up registrations. 113 people were served at the banquet. During our banquet, members from the Quad Cities Antique Ford Club did security for the cars on the showground.

Award Winners

Class A - Antique cars through 1947 – - Al & Marie Elmore, Davenport, IA

Class B – Cars 1947 thru 1952 - - - James & Nancy Heinsohn, Huntley, IL

Class C – Cars 1953 thru 58 (non Hawks) – Dennis & Patricia Patterson, Niles, MI

Class D – Cars 1959 thru 66 (non Hawks – Bruce & Sandra Bovingdon, Siren, WI

Class E – All Hawks (except Packard) – Jay & Beverly Crites, Elk Grove Village, IL

Class F – All Avanti - - - - - - - - Chuck & Kathy Galauner, Elburn, IL

Class G – All Trucks - - - - - - - - Dick & Helen Snyder, Dixon. IL

Class H – All Modifieds - - - - - - - Ben & Marcy Wenberg, Iowa City, IA

Class K – All Packards - - - - - - - Jeff & Ceci Cassel, Westbrook, MN

The usual long distance award was presented; this year the hard luck award was not real severe… there was a gas tank leak that caused one of our attendees to make many fuel stops on the way to Moline. While at the meet, he did find a tank for sale in his home state of Wisconsin. Three fun awards were presented as well. The speaker at the banquet presented some history on a world renowned cornet yielding jazz musician from Davenport, Iowa; Bix Beiderbecke.

We had registrants from every state in our zone: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri & Wisconsin. We also had registrations from California, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, and Colorado.

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

Memberships begin on January 1 and run through December 31. This includes 11 issues of the BIG 6 FLYER, THE Big 6 River Bend Chapter, S.D.C. newsletter. (With the editor's discretion, there may not be a December newsletter published.)

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

For Sale: Black and Decker Valve Grinder with manual, item is from 1946 and works great . Have owned for many years and am asking $800.00. It is located in Moline, Illinois. Call David @ 309-764-6100 08/10

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FOR SALE: 1962 Studebaker Grand Turismo Hawk. V8, Auto Trans, 4 barrel carb, Power Steering, Bucket seats, Hardtop 44,000 miles $9600 OBO. Contact Leroy Van Roekel Ph: 563-732-2784 in Wilton, Iowa. Have photos available, and have clear title. Starts and runs, Good condition overall, Light blue paint, Very little rust, Several paint chips on RR fender, Seats are good, carpet poor. Floor, trunk, underneath all solid, Tires not correct size, after market wheels. This Hawk has been stored inside for about 25 years. Has now been mostly restored mechanically but has transmission oil leak at front of transmission. The following restoration has been done: Rebuilt carb., Replaced points, distributor cap, rotor, and plug wires. Gas tank professionally repaired and coated by “Gas Tank Renu” dealer. Replaced master brake cylinder, New battery, Replaced radiator and hoses and replaced water pump This is what is known and is selling as is. 08/10

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WANTED: I am needing a "56 Steering Wheel for my '56 Pinehurst Wagon. I think '56 Commander, President and Pinehurst Steering Wheels are all the same. The horn rim is not important to me but am willing to buy an entire unit. I am Dale Truitt of Commerce, TX with a home phone - 903+886-7664 08/10

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For Sale: Completely restored 1953 2R5 chassis . From a 64,000 mile Colorado truck. Overhauled Champion truck engine , new clutch , has O.D. trans. Was stored in a heated shop since 1990 - not driven since then. Too much to list here but very interesting history. Will sell for cost of parts involved. Engine is set up to run ! Chassis is in Iowa City Iowa. Contact Ben at benmar@mchsi.com , and he will send you complete info by return email.08/10

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FOR SALE: 1961 Studebaker Hawk, one-family owned, all original, low miles, black exterior looks good at 15'; rust spots on front fenders near door; good chrome, interiors except for cut in dash on passenger side; $12.5K or best reasonable offer; see photos: http://tiny.cc/photo320
Prescott Smith Ft Madison, IA preskut12@yahoo.com or 319 435-8372 06/10