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Tomatalk May 2013 Volume 38 ~ Number 5 The Tomatalk is published monthly by the Minnesota Chapter 13 of the Pontiac Oakland Club International. The Tomahawk Chapter was founded in 1977.

2 Tomatalk May 2013 Volume 38 ~ Number 5 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 PONTIAC-OAKLAND Club International The World s Largest ALL-PONTIAC CLUB Tomahawk Chapter Officers President - Steve Messer 59 Lilac St. Lino Lakes, MN steve.messer2@gmail.com Vice-President Todd Lewis 5895 St. Albans No. Shorewood, MN tc.lewis@yahoo.com Secretary - Steve Weese 8838 Baltimore St. NE Blaine, MN steveweese@comcast.net Treasurer - Jim Felker 5500 Merritt Circle Edina, MN brunohunt@sprynet.com Newsletter Editor & Web Site Administrator Paul Bergstrom 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN pcpvnews@ties2.net Page 1

Thank You to the Weather Gods for the great weather. The Saturday before the show there was 5 inches of snow in the parking lot. This proves that God is a car buff and he prefers Pontiacs!

3 President s Message THANK YOU! These are the only words I can come up with to describe how I feel after our First Annual Tomahawk Spring Show. Thank You to Sue and Route 65 Classics for hosting the show and allowing us to use their facilities. Thank You to everyone who helped during the show. Thank You to everyone who attended the show. Thank You to the Weather Gods for the great weather. The Saturday before the show there was 5 inches of snow in the parking lot. This proves that God is a car buff and he prefers Pontiacs! We had 122 paid people (cars and swappers). I think that there were at least as many spectators walking through it as well. We have already booked Route 65 Classics for next year. Anyone who didn t help or show up, here is your chance to redeem yourself! Our next club meeting in May is going to be at the Galaxy Drive In in St Louis Park. Let s hope the weather is nice. As I am writing this (May 1st) there is a winter storm warning for tonight. I hope everyone can make the next meeting. One last thought, don t forget about the GM Show in June and the goody bag stuffing on the Thursday before the show at the Roseville American Legion. Drive Safe! Steve Messer, Tomahawk Chief Page 2

Next Month s meeting may be at the Galaxy Drive In (see page 4). Paul Bergstrom won the drawing April Meeting Minutes We met at the Rosetown Legion with about 25 members present.

4 Next Month s meeting may be at the Galaxy Drive In (see page 4). Paul Bergstrom won the drawing April Meeting Minutes We met at the Rosetown Legion with about 25 members present. We would like to welcome our new members Daniel, Tina and Melina who have a 1953 Chieftain as well as Lauren Harvey who has a 1977 Firebird Formula. The March minutes were read and accepted. Jim Felker gave a treasurer s report and it was accepted. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Social Butterfly Weese Tomahawk Chapter Secretary Old Business It was Terry Ford s Birthday, so we sang Happy Birthday to him. New Business Terry had some information on the Ames Tri-Power Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio on August 2,3,4. He and Nick said it was actually spring in Oklahoma on a recent trip they had gone there. New Tomahawk Chapter Decal/Window Cling Now Available Route 65 Show Members discussed about what the weather may be like in ten days. We need a few workers to show up at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the show. Member s cars are not eligible for awards but must pay the $5.00 to enter. The show is open to all American branded automobiles and trucks only. The new Tomahawk Chapter decal and window clings can be obtained from VP Todd Lewis. Come to a monthly meeting or contact Todd at: or tc.lewis@yahoo.com. Page 3

Membership Meeting May 21st 7:00 pm DIRECTIONS TO GALAXY DRIVE IN Galaxy Drive In is located on the SOUTH frontage road (Lake Street Extension) of Highway 7; between Texas Avenue (west side) and

Louis Park Landmarks are: Knollwood Mall, Sam s Club and Schussler Creative 7700 Building If you are coming from the NORTH on US HWY 169: Take US 169 going SOUTH Take MN 7 exit Turn slight LEFT to

5 Membership Meeting May 21st 7:00 pm DIRECTIONS TO GALAXY DRIVE IN Galaxy Drive In is located on the SOUTH frontage road (Lake Street Extension) of Highway 7; between Texas Avenue (west side) and Louisiana Avenue (east side) in St. Louis Park Landmarks are: Knollwood Mall, Sam s Club and Schussler Creative 7700 Building If you are coming from the NORTH on US HWY 169: Take US 169 going SOUTH Take MN 7 exit Turn slight LEFT to take the ramp toward Mplss Turn LEFT onto MN 7 EAST At third light turn RIGHT onto Texas Avenue Take immediate first LEFT onto frontage road If you are coming from the SOUTH on US HWY 169: 3712 Quebec Avenue S. St. Louis Park, MN Take US 169 going NORTH Merge onto MN 7 EAST toward Minneapolis Two lights up at Texas Avenue turn RIGHT Take an immediate left at the frontage road Go two blocks to the top of the hill Dayton s Waitin! 2013 POCI Co-Vention with the GTOAA Page 4

Pontiac Happening III June 15, 2013 9:00 to noon Chanhassen Minnesota Hosted by: Tomahawk Chapter of POCI tomatalk.org and Land of Lakes GTO's WWW.LOLGTO.

6 Pontiac Happening III June 15, :00 to noon Chanhassen Minnesota Hosted by: Tomahawk Chapter of POCI tomatalk.org and Land of Lakes GTO's or A morning of Pontiac cars, Pontiac People and Pontiac fun - it s that simple. Come on out and share your Pontiac show car to project car. All Pontiacs welcome. This year s Feature Model will be the Trans Am. Special display parking for any other brand/model special interest vehicles. Bring parts or Pontiac Memorabilia to share or sell. Free coffee and cookies & free admission for all!! Located at the Automotorplex at 8200 Audobon Road in Chanhassen Minnesota. A registration form is available to download from the ETC website. It would be great if the Minnesota/ Wisconsion members that are close by would support this POCI event! go to: POCI s Early Times Chapter Flathead Reunion - Red Wing, MN September 4-8, 2013 Best Western Rivertown Inn & Suites Contact: Lori Hutton (651) The room rate is $79.95 per night. POCI s Early Times Chapter focuses on all Pontiacs 1954 and older. Page 5

Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch How great was that 70-degree weather the moved in for our April 27th show! Now it s snowing again here on May 3rd as I write this column.

Thanks to the Tomahawk officers, our car show committee and all of the member volunteers that worked the Route 65 car show to make it an event that folks will look forward to returning to next year.

7 Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch How great was that 70-degree weather the moved in for our April 27th show! Now it s snowing again here on May 3rd as I write this column. I guess we ll have to forget Spring and go right into summer when June rolls around! Thanks to the Tomahawk officers, our car show committee and all of the member volunteers that worked the Route 65 car show to make it an event that folks will look forward to returning to next year. With the great turn out we had, I think the majority of car hobby folks in the Twin Cities live on the northern side of the Metro area! This show reminded me of the Metro Molded Parts All-American car show that the Tomahawk Chapter put on years ago. I hope to see you at the Galaxy Drive In, bring out your Silver Streak George Jetson mobiles! Keep those Ponchos rollin! Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk Editor Upcoming Car Shows & Events May 18th - Jendro Collection auction - GTOs and parts, St. Cloud, MN. More info at vanderbrinkauctions.com June 9th - GMCCA Car Show and Swap Meet, MN State Fairgrounds June 15th - Pontiac Happening III Auto Motorplex, Chanhassen, MN July 9th-13th - POCI/GTOAA Co- Vention, Dayton Ohio see poci.org for on-line registration August 2nd - 4th - Ames Performance Tri-Power Pontiac Nationals, Norwalk, Ohio August 3rd & 4th - Madison Classics 28th Annual Summer Elkhorn Swap Meet & Car Show - Featured car = PONTIACS! see madisonclassics.com September 4th-8th: POCI s Early Times Chapter Flathead Reunion. Red Wing, MN. Host hotel: Best Western Rivertown Inn & Suites, (651) See the ETC website for more information September (date TBD) - Tomahawk Chapter - Valley Buick/GMC Fall BBQ & Car Show, Apple Valley, MN event information to pcpvnews@ties2.net Page 6

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Thanks to: Route 65 Classics is a Classic Car Dealer in Minnesota.

Motorcycles. We buy, sell, trade and consign classic cars, muscle cars, classic trucks and late model motorcycles.

We have a large selection with great pricing and a beautiful indoor showroom.

Customer service is what we re about! From buying your next vehicle to complete service.

11 Thanks to: Route 65 Classics is a Classic Car Dealer in Minnesota. We specialize in Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Custom Cars, Street Rods, Classic Trucks, Hot Rods, Harley Davidson and Late Model Motorcycles. We buy, sell, trade and consign classic cars, muscle cars, classic trucks and late model motorcycles. Route 65 Classics is family owned, family operated and family friendly. We have a large selection with great pricing and a beautiful indoor showroom. We offer multiple financing options designed to get you on the road quickly. Come experience our relaxed, no-hassle atmosphere. Customer service is what we re about! From buying your next vehicle to complete service. We are your one stop location for your Classic Car & Motorcycle needs info@route65classics.com route65classics.com A big thanks to all that made it out to the show, AND a ever bigger thanks to those who helped put this show together! We had a lot of really nice cars and it was good to see some old faces again. We will be doing it again next year so pencil that in! :) Todd Lewis Page 10

TOMATALK CLASSIFIED ADS ~ For Sale ~ 1962 Pontiac parts: rechromed windshield wiper bezels for single speed wipers only (will not fit 2-speed overlap wiper cars), fits P/8 (big car) 1961 & 1962.

12 TOMATALK CLASSIFIED ADS ~ For Sale ~ 1962 Pontiac parts: rechromed windshield wiper bezels for single speed wipers only (will not fit 2-speed overlap wiper cars), fits P/8 (big car) 1961 & Never installed after rechrome $175. Power brake vacuum reservoir, bead blasted, powder coated black & tested to hold vacuum, fits 61 & 62 Pontiac big cars (may fit other years) $75; rear electric antenna mount, replated with clear zinc (silver coat) w/ rubber grommet, for 62 Pontiac, may fit other years $25. Contact Nick at (651) or (651) , nmann7701@comcast.net 1963 & 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 For Sale: door Bonneville parts: grille, seats, dash, steering wheel & column, trim and misc. Offer/trade for Firebird parts. Call (515) Mike Winkleman (IA) For sale: SSBC GM aluminum, twin piston, brake caliper bolt on upgrade kit. Still new in the box, w/pads. Fits most 70s and some 80s vehiocles with 11 rotors and 15 rims. Will not fit Pontiac Snowflake rims. $300. Contact Todd Lewis (651) For sale: 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 For sale: numerous Firebird parts. Passenger side door with glass, rear window, chrome rear bumper, gauges, grills. Dash vents, A lot of odds and ends and more. me what you are looking for. Steven@greeneryschack.com Pontiac License Plate: black embossed aluminum metal sign, 6 x 12, plastic shrink wrapped and pre-drilled holes. $10 including shipping. Check/ MO payable to Ian Bergstrom, mail to 1165 County Road 83, Maple Plain, MN Multiple quantities available at a discounted price. (763) or pcpvnews@ties2.net 1984 Trans Am 15th Anniv. Edition, PHS documented, runs good, looks good. $6,000/offer (515) Mike Winkleman (IA) ~ Wanted ~ Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/ memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim or bigapple14@comcast.net Page 11

member cars wanted. Send them by mail, e-mail or carrier pigeon to: Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN 55359 e-mail: pcpvnews@ties2.

13 Tomahawk Chapter web site: tomatalk.org Tomahawk Chapter Technical Advisors Oakland and Pontiac Gary VanKempen Al Longley Dan Druk Photos and stories of member cars wanted. Send them by mail, or carrier pigeon to: Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN pcpvnews@ties2.net TOMATALK Classified Ad Rates 12 issues: $250 full page $150 half page $75 quarter page $25 business card size Rollie Pederson Dan Druk High Perf. - Tom VanKempen Firebird - Tom Hegland TATA455@aol.com Trans Am - Lee Warneka Club Historian Mark Boyum Page 12

Used cars - Parts and Service Valley Automotive Group Apple

MN (952) 442-5000 Rich Rabanus Classic Auto Storage Downtown

(612) 529-6857 rich@downtownmotorcarsales.

14 Support our advertisers! Sponsors of the Annual Fall Tomahawk Get Together/BBQ - New and Used cars - Parts and Service Valley Automotive Group Apple Valley, MN (952) Hastings, MN (651) Waconia, MN (952) Rich Rabanus Classic Auto Storage Downtown Motorcar Sales 2011/2017 North 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN (612) rich@downtownmotorcarsales.com Kent Kienitz th Ave. No. Plymouth, MN (763) (phone) (763) (fax) Page 13

~ Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI ~ Membership Application Form POCI Membership Number: Name: Address: City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Country: Phone: Fax: E-mail address: Pontiac(s) owned:

15 ~ Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI ~ Membership Application Form POCI Membership Number: Name: Address: City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Country: Phone: Fax: address: Pontiac(s) owned: Referred by: $15.00/year for Electronic Membership Annual dues are $20.00 (check payable to MN Tomahawk Chapter) SEND APPLICATION FORM AND DUES TO: Jim Felker, Treas.; 5500 Merritt Circle; Edina, MN 55436

Independence, MN 55359 Minnesota Tomahawk

16 Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI c/o Paul Bergstrom, Editor 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter NEXT MEETING May 21st Galaxy Drive In St. Louis Park, MN POCI

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