2% of all Rocknes...

[rockne10]

...Will be at Lancaster!

Currently there are three Rocknes registered to attend Lancaster. That's 2% of those known to exist in the world. Is this the largest turnout in recent record?

Last week I called Advance Auto and asked for a set of points and condensor for a '33 Rockne. A few seconds later the guy asked if it was the Commander Six. He didn't have them in stock but could have them the next day. I got two of each. It never hurts to check your FLAPS.

Brad Johnson
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight, '53 Commander Starlight

[53k]

quote:Originally posted by rockne10

...Will be at Lancaster!
Currently there are three Rocknes registered to attend Lancaster. That's 2% of those known to exist in the world. Is this the largest turnout in recent record?
Last week I called Advance Auto and asked for a set of points and condensor for a '33 Rockne. A few seconds later the guy asked if it was the Commander Six. He didn't have them in stock but could have them the next day. I got two of each. It never hurts to check your FLAPS.

I'm amazed that he even knew what you were talking about. Most Advance/Autozones don't even recognize Studebaker.


Paul Johnson, Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine
1962 Gravely Model L (Studebaker-Packard serial plate)
1972 Gravely Model 430 (Studebaker name plate, Studebaker Onan engine)

[52-fan]

There was a Rockne at Branson this year. You never know what will show up. Sorry, but I was out of memory in my camera by the time I saw it.


1952 Champion Starlight, 1962 Daytona, both w/overdrive.Searcy,Arkansas
"I may be lazy, but I'm not shiftless."

[Gary1953]

I got the owners name and contact info on that Rockne. I had seen it maybe 10 years ago in West Plains, MO. I'm going to give the info to Larry Tholen for his roster.






Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
President Toy Studebaker Collectors Club. Have an interest in Toy Studebakers? Contact me for details.

[bob40]

Met a guy around 10 years ago that had 4 or 5 Rockne coupes.
Dont believe he was a SDC member.I know he is still around
so maybe I can track him down and see if they are on any registry.

[Anne F. Goodman]

Gosh what is the black and red Stude

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
1955 President State
Fresno,Ca

[Guido]

Don't let Bob Palma see there is no hold down on the battery on the running board.

Guido Salvage - "Where rust is beautiful" and real Studebaker horsepower lives

See pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/GuidoSalvage

Hiding and preserving Studebakers in Richmond, Goochland & Louisa, Va.

[Gary1953]

Anne,
The black and red car is a 1955 coupe. I will try to post a picture tonight. There is picture of it at this link:

http://studebu.tripod.com/id110.html

Gary Sanders
Nixa, MO
President Toy Studebaker Collectors Club. Have an interest in Toy Studebakers? Contact me for details.

[glen]

I know of 1 blue Rockne that is tucked away in a side storage garage, by the
owner of the MAACO shop, in Prescott, AZ.....a future project, as he said
it was/is to be......

glen
Nowhere, AZ
"Freedom Through Vigilance"

[Chris Pile]

quote:Gosh what is the black and red Stude

I believe that belongs to Kaw Valley member George O'Brien.
The Champion six has an Offy head, and dual carbs with the neatest setup for K&N filters.
I think he is the tall fellow facing the camera.

Chris Pile
Midway Chapter SDC
The Studebaker Special

[Roscomacaw]

There was a Rockne owned by deceased AMC/Studebaker dealer, Mike Ricker in Whittier, CA until a few years ago. When he passed, his son liquidated most of the cool, old cars Mike had collected. I have no idea where his Rockne ended up. I'd set in it a number of times, but while it was in operable condition, I never actually saw it drive. It was a nicely restored example. I might have a photo of it around here someplace.

Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[mbstude]

quote:Originally posted by rockne10



Last week I called Advance Auto and asked for a set of points and condensor for a '33 Rockne. A few seconds later the guy asked if it was the Commander Six. He didn't have them in stock but could have them the next day. I got two of each. It never hurts to check your FLAPS.

There's a young guy at a FLAPS here that knows his stuff, and doesn't ask "who makes it?" when you need Studebaker parts.

Oh yea, that's me. [)]

BTW, Advance Auto is our main competitor.

Matthew Burnette
Hazlehurst, GA

[Chris Pile]

So, Matt - you are gainfully employed? This is good news.

Chris Pile
Midway Chapter SDC
The Studebaker Special