T o m a t a l k. October th Annual Fall BBQ/Car Valley Buick/GMC

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1 T o m a t a l k October th Annual Fall BBQ/Car Valley Buick/GMC

2 Tomatalk October 2013 Volume 38 ~ Number 10 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 pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 1

3 President s Message As I am writing this message I have just returned from our 12th Annual Valley Car Show and BBQ. First of all I want to thank Randy and his staff for making it happen. On my last count we had 72 cars registered. That was up from 45 last year. We took in about $ in cash and enough food to fill Jim Felker s Cadillac. Of course as your President, I am more than willing to take credit for the weather. The only complaint I have is the number of members not attending. I realize everyone gets busy this time of the year but you missed a great afternoon. We held the September club meeting at QA1 in Apple Valley. There were only 8 members present. I know that Apple Valley is almost at the Iowa border but it was very interesting. Our next meeting will be in Roseville in October. Steve Messer, Tomahawk Chief THANKS TO VALLEY BUICK/GMC FOR HOSTING OUR 12th ANNUAL BBQ/CAR SHOW! Page 2

4 Thanks Todd for setting this up as I for one really enjoyed it! The October meeting will be at the Rosetown Legion. September Meeting Minutes Steve Mudbird Weese Tomahawk Chapter Secretary We met at QA1 in Lakeville with 8 members present. The meeting was called to order at 7:25. A treasurer s report was given and accepted. We decided not to read last month s minutes so we could get on with the tour. Old Business T-shirts - we discussed getting club shirts made and ways to have them customized for each of our members. We will probably have a presale count to see how many we should order. Prez Steve checking out a QA1 shock, maybe 4 to go for the 69 GTO? Valley Show - we will meet at Perkins at 7:00 am to eat and then we ll set up for the show on Saturday. QA1 - Dave Kass (customer service manager) and Damien Brase (technical sales support) were the guides on our tour. They showed us their whole operation including product development and production areas. I found this very interesting as I have worked in production shops for many years. The machining, welding and assembly areas are all first class with the latest equipment and they have many custom machines. I could have stayed there all night but they were generous enough to take the time they did away from their families. Members on tour at the QA facility were impressed with the operation. Thanks for Dave K. and Damien B. for taking the time to spend with us! (Todd Lewis photos) Page 3

5 Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch Well, Fall is here and it s time to start thinking about putting the Ponchos away for the winter. My wife and I took a drive up the north shore, to Grand Marais to catch some of the fall colors. Something the club should consider, maybe next year for the 3rd Annual Dave Bennett Memorial cruise! Membership Meeting October 15th 7:00 pm Rosetown American Legion 700 County Road C Roseville, MN We are trying out our new 1983 Chevy camper van - it s great for road trips. I hope to see you at the next meeting. I am looking for more feature cars! Please make a note of my new address: pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Rosetown American Legion Location Keep those Ponchos rollin! Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk Editor POCI s 2014 Convention Wichita, Kansas ~ June 17-21, 2014 Page 4

6 ETC s 2013 Flathead Reunion Your editor, and his brother, Jamie, drove the 51 Pontiac sedan delivery down to Red Wing to join the ETC event. These folks really enjoy the reunions and take the time to bring along period-correct memorabilia and picnic items, even dressing in their Sunday best for the picnic. It was a fun time. Page 5

7 2nd Annual Dave Bennett Memorial Cruise: 9/7/13 On Saturday, September 7th, Tomahawk members meet in Inver Grove Heights and drove down to Red Wing to meet up with POCI s Early Times Chapter. The ETC was having an old fashioned picnic on the final day of their Flathead Reunion. We will run some more photos and a recap of the rest of the Dave Bennett Memorial Cruise in the next issue. Here s a group shot of the Tomahawk Crew at the 1st stop of the cruise (Red Wing for the ETC Flathead Reunion). If you have any photos or stories to share please get them to the editor and we ll print them in the next issue. Page 6

8 PLUGGERS By Gary Brookins WANTED: TOMATALK Feature Vehicles Thanks to Karen Ford for the Pluggers submission. Well, now I know I m a Plugger. I still have my 69 GTO Judge that I bought when I was a senior in high school! Here s D JUDGE in 1994 at my wedding. Member submissions wanted for feature vehicles for the newsletter. I can help write up the story and take photos too! Contact: (763) Thanks! Paul Bergstrom Tomatalk Editor Ed Hustad, Founding Father of the Tomahawk Chapter of POCI Page 7

9 Valley Car Show Winners BUICK Bruce Halverson 1961 Invicta Norman Veness 1939 Special CADILLAC Vern Conzemius 1960 Coupe DeVille Bob Crawford 1984 Seville Carson s 1958 Pontiac Bonneville GMC George Nall 1992 Typhon Bill Tschida 1991 Syclone OLDSMOBILE Phil Larson 1954 Holiday Bill Corson 1953 Special PONTIAC Tim Carson 1958 Bonneville Robert Pribnon 1959 Bonneville Robert Pribnon s 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Linda Bennett awards the Dave Bennett Choice Award to Matt Kepp ( 65 Iris Mist Grand Prix). Congratulations Matt! Page 8

10 12 th Anniversary Tomahawk Chapter Fall Car Show Get Together & Barbecue Thanks to Kevin Fautsch for bringing his race car - this baby s LOUD!!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! Page 9

11 New Tomahawk Chapter Decal/Window Cling Now Available 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. Car Storage Available Car storage: located twelve miles north of St. Francis, near Highway 47. Three spaces here, $ price is for 6 months October to April. I also have eight spaces available nine miles north of Ogilvie near Ann Lake. $ price is for 6 months October to April. Contact: Dwayne at POCI Convention Registration Form 42 nd Annual Pontiac Oakland Club International Convention June 17-21, 2014 Wichita, Kansas Convention Activity packets are planned to be mailed 2/15/14. Please check here is you wish to receive the package via e- mail: Club Office Use: Date Check # Order # Registration is required for all members, even if not entering a vehicle. Member Registration Fee: $65.00 ~ After May 1, 2014: $85.00 Non-refundable check or money order made payable to: 2014 POCI Convention, or register on line at: Name POCI # Address City State Zip Home phone Cell # Credit Card # (Visa, MC or Discover) Exp. Date / Sec. Code: IF MAILING THE FORM, send to: Mail to: POCI 2014 Convention; PO Box 68; Maple Plain, MN Page 10

12 TOMATALK CLASSIFIED ADS ~ Parts 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 ~ Wanted ~ Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/ memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim bigapple14@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: 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 Page 11 Exploring Minnesota can yield unexpected treasures and great photo opportunities We found some along Highway 61, on the North Shore of Lake Superior. -Editor

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 pontiacpaulb@gmail.com 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

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 11

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

16 Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI c/o Paul Bergstrom, Editor 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter NEXT MEETING October 15, 2013 Rosetown American Legion Roseville, MN POCI