T o m a t a l k. June 2018

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1 T o m a t a l k June 2018 Flashback... Northtown Car Show 1996

2 Tomatalk June 2018 Volume 43 ~ Number 6 The Tomatalk is published monthly by the Minnesota Chapter 13 of the Pontiac Oakland Club International. The Tomahawk Chapter was founded in The chapter is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicles of all years and models, stock and modified. Club events are organized for the enjoyment of our members. All letters to the editor should be signed. Articles, letters and editorial content represent the opinions and viewpoints of the authors and not necessarily that of the Tomahawk Chapter or POCI. web site: tomatalk.org Officers President - Tony Miller 8044 Wood Duck Tr. Circle Pines, MN toplessindian70@gmail.com Vice-President Todd Lewis 5895 St. Albans No. Shorewood, MN tc.lewis@yahoo.com Secretary - Gary Johnson Parkwood Dr Burnsville, MN Treasurer - Jim Notch 107 Charity Circle Montrose, MN bigapple14@comcast.net Newsletter Editor & Web Site Administrator Paul Bergstrom PO Box 68 Maple Plain, MN pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 1

3 President s Message I was unable to attend the May meeting, which I proudly say is a first for me since I ve been President, but unfortunately was out of my control. Because I know each of you eagerly await the monthly edition of Tomatalk and gleefully rip it open to behold my words of wisdom, I was searching for this month s inspiration and found this: I thought this was appropriate for each of us because not only is it fun to take the curved road for the thrill seekers and the adventurous as well, we all know that it also applies to the road of life. While some days are all sunshine and smiles and some are certainly not-so-fun, I have to give credit to those in the Club that have been an inspiration and mentor to those of us who have not been around as long. Not only are you valuable resources for mechanical and parts information, but many of you have shared stories of your friends and families which have ranged from celebrations and tribulations to overcoming those obstacles and offering support. People have various reasons for joining a Club, but I believe that the support it can offer is important because one does not become a skillful driver in life without great teachers - and for this, I thank you one and all. That being said, I hope you all had a safe and happy Memorial Day and I look forward to seeing you all at the June meeting! Tony Miller, Tomahawk Chief Page 2

4 May Meeting Minutes 5/15/18 We met at the Rosetown Legion..The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. Todd read last month s minutes.jim gave the treasurers report. He reported the Route 65 show expenses were $450. Old Business - GM show grounds are under construction so plan extra time. Need help parking cars and with registration. We will be at Tony and Melissa s on Thursday May 31 6PM to assemble packets. Please bring a dish it share and your own beverages. The Mayer GMC Buick show was incorrectly listed as Mayer Chev. New Business - Chanhassen Motorplex shows in the future will have a charge. If a Motorplex owner is the person the fee is waived. There was talk about the Route 65 show not being visible. Someone asked about the cost of feather banners. Another member suggested putting a gorilla on the roof. The club will look into banner cost. A big thanks to everyone who helped out at the Route 65 carshow. Nick talked about an event in Elgin IL. Rib cook off and lots of fun. Ending with a tour of a private collection in an old gas station in Towanda IL. May Membership Meeting June 19th 7:00 p.m. Minnetonka Drive In 4658 Shoreline Drive Spring Park, MN (952) Mark Boyum said that some lifetime members are not receiving the newsletter. Jim will add names to the roster and make a note for the future. The original bylaws are missing or misplaced. Steve thought they were in a red folder that was given to Tony. If you have a copy please contact the club officers. Harley talked about 2 shows at a retirement homes. One in June and the other one in Sept. Stay about three hours and talk to residents about the old cars. Call Harley for more info There were 16 members present. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm. Submitted by Gary Johnson, Tomahawk Chapter Secretary Page 3

5 2018 Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch Well, car show season is in full swing! If anyone has photos fropm the All GM Car Show (or other events this summer), please get them to me for the newsletter. Meanwhile, the POCI convention is fast approaching. Contact me if you have any last minute questions. See page 6 for an announcement on the club trailer being hauled down to the Dells, and a list of POCI members going. Keep those Ponchos smokin! Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk Editor COVER PHOTO Thanks to Rollie Pederson for the photo, dated 9/29/96 at the Northtown Shopping Center, Tomahawk Chapter car Show. Mark Boyum said after the display deteriorated, it was pitched into a bonfire! Page 4 POCI Convention Wisconsin Dells, WI June 24-28, 2018 (Sunday-Thursday) POCI s 2018 Convention announcements are being published in the Smoke Signals. Register and sign up for activities on line at

6 Upcoming Events June 22-24: MSRA MN State Fairgrounds MSRA Back to the 50s June 24-28: POCI Convention-Wisconsin Dells July 20-22: MN State Fairgrounds Street Machine Summer Nationals August 13-Inver Grove Heights, MN Muscle Car Classic / Land of Lakes GTO Club: Mauer Chevrolet October 5-7: Pontiac Adventures-Wisc. Dells Chula Vista Resort Page 5

7 POCI 2018 Convention Attention 2018 POCI convention goers!!! The Tomahawk Chapter has decided we will be taking the club trailer to the POCI convention in the Wisconsin Dells later this month. Due to it s close proximity to our club s demographics, we feel it would be a great advertising opportunity for our club to get it s name out there and possibly attract some new members. If any chapter members have some items they would like to take along to the convention, but may not fit in your vehicle, please contact Jim Notch at to make arrangements and he can possibly haul them over for you in the trailer. Please be aware that space is limited and weight restrictions might apply. Minnesota POCI members registered for the convention: NORBY TOM ALBERT LEA Pittman Tim Anoka FAUTSCH JIM AVON FAUTSCH KEVIN AVON HEGSTAD LARRY BEMIDJI Johnson Diana Braham Blad Roger Burnsville Johnson Gary Burnsville Knafla Gary Coon Rapids Lea Mark Coon Rapids MILLER RON EAGAN Cosette Victor Eden Prairie FURLONG PAT ELK RIVER Steinkamp Tom Excelsior KLOKONOS, FRED FAIRBAULT Schweitzer Jack Faribault Jones Scott Ham Lake Schack Steven Ham Lake Schmeling Alan Hayfield MANN, NICKOLAS INVER GROVE HGTS Ornes Bill Isanti DAHLBY ED LAKEVILLE SIMS PETE LAKEVILLE POSUSTA JONATHON LESTER PRAIRIE ENGELHARDT STEVEN LINO LAKES MESSER STEVE LINO LAKES HERRERA TIM Little Canada BERGSTROM,PAUL MAPLE PLAIN MENGER FRED MAPLE PLAIN Antony Mark Marshall Notch Jim Montrose Ardolf Blaise Mound Zenner Michael Northfield FORD J. OAKDALE Thomsen Steven Oronoco VAN ALTVORST JAY OSSEO RUCKHEIM CHARLES PARKERS PRAIRIE AMENT DAN PERHAM Reed Dan Plymouth Schuna Ken Ramsey Havlik Al Rochester KASTEN LES ROSEMOUNT Wenninger Dondi Sauk Centre Engele Brian Sauk Rapids Zanoth Clarence Sauk Rapids Kilker Paul Shorewood Miller Zachary St Paul ENGELE LARRY ST. JOSEPH Boyum Marty Stanchfield Brunfelt Priscilla Virginia Brown Joe Watertown Hines Al Winona Gobeli Curtis Woodbury BOYUM MARK WYOMING Contact the editor if you want to reach out to any of these members by phone or to coordinate a caravan/cruise to the convention. Page 6

8 New Yard Art Anyone? ASHEVILLE, NC After half a century of presiding over auto sales and comings and goings on busy Patton Avenue in West Asheville, the prominent Chief Pontiac statue at car dealership Harry s on the Hill will be removed, its owner says. We now consider the statue a relic from a different era that should be moved to a place of honor befitting the Chief s legacy, an announcement posted on the dealership s Facebook page said. Tim Dye is in the loop on this, maybe we ll see the Chief relocated to the POMARC in Pontiac, Illinois! The 23-foot-tall fiberglass statue was erected when what was then Harry s Cadillac-Pontiac Co. Inc. moved into its current location at 819 Patton Ave. in November 1967, according to a story in the Citizen Times archives. The statue s location on the edge of a hill above the street makes it easily visible for some distance. To read the complete story, visit: Page 7

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11 ~ Parts For Sale ~ Classifieds Used original Continental Kit from a 1957 Pontiac. It was removed from the car in the late 1960 s. Stored inside. Good condition with Nice stainless. Use for a Driver, or Restore for Show. $600.00/offer. Mark Firebird engine 400 auto YT code on block, Cleaned, magnafluxed, standard bore, Casting # , Pontiac 350/400 V8 crankshaft, # modular cleaned, Pontiac OHC 6 crankshaft # N, Cleaned. Contact Robert Knudtson (701) Pontiac hood ornamant, show quality rechomed $ or best offer Scott (651) & 64 Pontiac: Full size parts. Regular and rare parts. Some 59 parts, 64 GP body 64 conv. Call or with needs. Ed Kodet Evenings (612) or edpont@kodet.com Mad Dog Headers - Pontiac $200; #96 Heads - good condition $250; 1963 reproduction drivers side quarter panel 2dr HT $ kick panels, drive shaft, rocker panel covers. Doug (651) Pair 67 GTO trunk extension moldings, polished original parts in excellent condition, reduced price to $50. Bob Tueffel (763) Pontiac 1970s-80s Wire Hubcaps, Paul (763) Tomahawk Chapter web site: tomatalk.org PLEASE CHECK OVER YOUR WANT AD LISTINGS If they are outdated, or call the editor so they can be deleted! Send want ads to: pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 10

12 ~ Parts For Sale ~ 1958 Pontiac Bonneville parts: stainless trim, moldings, chrome, interior parts, body parts, wiring connectors, and other parts for sale, most in very nice condition. For a complete listing, Pontiac.Bonneville@ gmail.com, Robert Grossenbacher (608) WI 1961 Pontiac Ventura stainless door trim and ventura script, professionally polished Very rare one year, one model only pieces.$ or $ without vent trim pieces. Have many other 1962 Pontiac P/8 parts for sale Pontiac lighted hood ornament, beautifully rechromed by J.R chrome plating, just picked up from plater. Lucite Indian head is original and also polished, me for pictures. $1,000. Contact Nick at (651) or nmann7701@comcast.net 2002 Pontiac Sunfire trunk applique / light panel. May fit New in box, OEM, still wrapped. GM part # BL MR A. $150. Mona , rewuertz@hotmail.com Classifieds ~ Parts Wanted ~ Wanted: set of (4) restored 14 x 6 Rally II wheels in 4 3/4 bolt circle. Don t need any trim. Thanks. John Zeglin Wanted: 68 Catalina: driver s side door sill plate w/fisher Body logo. Martin Johnson (612) Wanted: #13 heads for a 1970 GTO 400 engine, Fred K. (507) Wanted: Plastic speedometer driven gear for 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix w/ Borg-Warner T-10 4-speed manual transmission- 19 tooth, Light green, and large O.D. gear (.870) The G.M. part number was from the 1962 Pontiac parts manual. It is for a car with a 3:23 rear axle ratio. It is the same gear as a standard 3- speed with 3:23 rear axle ratio. Contact Nick Mann at (651) or nmann7701@ comcast.net 65 Bonneville 4-dr hdtp, runs, selling as parts car $800; 350 motor with standard trans from 76 Ventura $300; 389 motor with trans from 65 Bonneville $600; Rally II wheels 15 x7 $20; 14 x 7 $30; many trim rings; 400 trans from 67 Catalina $100. Patrick Schendzielos, (320) Clear Lake, MN Send want ads to: pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 11

13 Wanted: 1957 Pontiac 3-bar spinner hubcaps. Jack Shemmory (651) Tomahawk Chapter Technical Advisors Oakland and Pontiac Gary VanKempen Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim Photos and stories of member cars wanted. Send them by mail, or carrier pigeon to: Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk PO Box 68 Maple Plain, MN Visit our website: GET CONNECTED! Tomahawk Chapter on Facebook: facebook.com/tomahawkpoci TOMATALK Classified Ad Rates 12 issues: $250 full page $150 half page $75 quarter page $25 business card size Al Longley Position Open Rollie Pederson Position Open High Perf. - Tom VanKempen Firebird & Trans Am Tom Hegland TATA455@aol.com Club Historian Mark Boyum Page 12

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15 Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter Membership Application Form POCI Membership Number: Membership in the Pontiac Oakland Club International is encouraged (see poci.org) Name: Address: City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Country: Phone: Fax: address: Pontiac(s) owned: Referred by: Annual dues are $20.00 (check payable to MN Tomahawk Chapter) $15.00 for an electronic membership, newsletter received via SEND APPLICATION FORM AND DUES TO: Jim Notch, 107 Charity Circle, Montrose, MN Page 14

16 Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI c/o Pontiac Paul B., Editor PO Box 68 Maple Plain, MN Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter NEXT MEETING June 19th at 7:00 p.m. Minnetonka Drive In Spring park, MN POCI