Welcome to the Central Virginia Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club Web Site.
Board Members:
President: Jim Jett
Vice President: Lee Harrison
Treasurer: George Marshall
Editor: Jim Jett
1963 Studebaker Zip Van
There were plans to produce 3,391 examples of the Zip Vans, but after an additional 847 orders were placed, the total rose to 4,238. Studebaker built the chassis while the unitized body was fabricated by met-Pro, Inc. of Lansdale, PA. Met-Pro established the Bede Manufacturing Company to handle the Zip Van project.
Powering the Zip Van was a 170 cubic-inch overhead 'Skybolt' six that offered 112 horsepower. It had a wheelbase of 85 inches and a length of 143 inches.
The Zip Vans used by the U.S. Post office were painted red, white, and blue.
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Central Virginia Chapter SDC is in the Atlantic Zone of The Studebaker Drivers Club and most of our members live in the central Virginia area within a 50 mile radius of Richmond, Virginia. Our website provides information about events related to the Studebaker club in our area as well as links to Studebaker related resources and classified ads. Please enjoy the site and feel free to leave comments by clicking "Contact Us"..
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