T o m a t a l k July 2013 Tim & Ann Herrera 2013 Pontiac Happening Automotorplex All GM Car/ Truck Show
Tomatalk July 2013 Volume 38 ~ Number 7 The Tomatalk is published monthly by the Minnesota Chapter 13 of the Pontiac Oakland Club International. The Tomahawk Chapter was founded in 1977. 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 55014 651-786-4198 steve.messer2@gmail.com Vice-President Todd Lewis 5895 St. Albans No. Shorewood, MN 55126 651-895-9325 tc.lewis@yahoo.com Secretary - Steve Weese 8838 Baltimore St. NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-780-0937 steveweese@comcast.net Treasurer - Jim Felker 5500 Merritt Circle Edina, MN 55436 952-929-2813 brunohunt@sprynet.com Newsletter Editor & Web Site Administrator Paul Bergstrom 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN 55359 763-479-2248 pcpvnews@ties2.net Page 1
President s Message Well, Pres Steve in missing in action. He s probably on vacation or in the 69 Goat now that we finally have some top-down cruisin weather! Tune in next month for his words of wisdom. JULY MEETING @ Rosetown American Legion Upcoming cars shows and events: see details on page 10 Page 2
save some money. We do need updated E-mail addresses from all our members however, as many are outdated. June Meeting Minutes We met at Sonic in Colombia Heights with 12 members present. It was not raining! Last month s minutes were read and accepted. A treasurer s report was read and accepted. Old Business Todd found a 1978 penny in his 1978 Trans Am. He and some of his friends are going to Grove Creek on July 6th. He also reminded us that the Car Craft is coming up. We would like to have our next meeting at that pizza buffet place that is in Inver Grove Heights. Maybe Nick Mann could arrange this? I won the drawing. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Mudbird Weese Tomahawk Chapter Secretary GM Show We had about 200 cars and Terry wishes to thank all who helped out. We probably will not receive anything from this show with the poor turnout because of the weather. Pontiac Event PLUGGERS There were some nice cars there including the featured model, the Trans Am. The late models made a strong showing with (6) G6 GXP s in attendance. New Business We discussed having more activity on our Facebook and Pinterest accounts. We discussed having a new club rooster printed and mailed out. Some member s thought we could get the same information out with an E- mail and Thanks to Terry & Karen Ford for the Pluggers submission. Page 3
Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch Membership Meeting July 16th 7:00 pm Rosetown American Legion Whew... very busy out here at the ranch! We re packing up our 92 Pontiac Trans Sport with the POCI Convention registration packets and supplies and heading down to Dayton on Sunday 7/7... which happens to be my birthday. I can think of worse things to be doing - nothing like a 12-hour road trip! 700 County Road C Roseville, MN Rosetown American Legion I guess it s safe to announce the dates and location for the 2014 POCI Convention. It will be held a little earlier - June 17-21 in Wichita, Kansas. Watch the poci.org website for more information and on-line registration. Safe travels to those that are convention-bound. A big thanks to Jim & Barb Kline for transporting convention supplies in the back of their pickup. Keep those Ponchos rollin! Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk Editor POCI s 2014 Convention: Wichita, Kansas June 17-21, 2014 Page 4
Pontiac Happening III Automotorplex Photos by Steve Weese & Paul Bergstrom There was a decent turnout this year with 70-80 cars, and the feature Pontiac model was the Firebird. Congratulations to Tim & Ann Herrera for winning an award. The TA also won an award at the Arrow GMC/ Buick show - way to go! Enjoy the photos, and thanks to the Land O Lakes GTO Club for co-hosting this event. Page 5
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Pontiac Happening III Automotorplex Photos by Steve Weese & Paul Bergstrom One of the many man-caves at the Automotorplex. Page 7
2014 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: WWW.POCI.ORG Name POCI # Address City State Zip Home phone Cell # E-mail: 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 55359 Page 8
All GM Car Show Terry Ford Thursday night we packed the goody bags with the help of our loyal club members who always seem to be available when duty calls. Al Longley told me that he has helped with packing every year since day one. I m sure others have been helping for along time too. Our special guest, Ed Hustad and Rose participated also. Saturday morning started with breakfast at Perkins then out to the Fairgrounds with Pat Furlong, Tony Miller, Nick Mann, Steve Messer,Todd Lewis and who else did I forget, to set up the tent for Sunday. Sunday morning started out with rain. Karen and I arrived at seven to open the registration table and it was still raining. Finally about noon we got an hour break then more rain followed. A big thanks to the 24 Pontiac drivers who showed up despite the weather. A big thanks to Steve Messer, Jim Felker, Karen Ford, and others who helped throughout the day. Some got cold, some got wet and some we pulled from the gutter, but I think every one enjoyed themselves. Now the awards Dan and Cathy Reed took a first with there 1964 Catalina, Kim Berg got 2nd with her 1974 GTO Steve and Marilyn Messer got a first with there 1969 GTO, Mick and Mary Crandall took 2nd with there 1970 GTO. Mike, Robin and Britteny Winklemen, who drove up from Iowa won the 25 dollar gift certificate from Rock Auto.com, Madison Wisconsin. Total registered car was about 200, so thanks for coming and supporting the GMCCA show. Also, a thanks to the gals for filling out the pre-registration cards and putting together the ballots and dash cards. Page 9
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: 651-895-9325 or email tc.lewis@yahoo.com. Upcoming Car Shows & Events 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 August 4th - Muscle Car Classic XX- VII: Arrow Buick GMC, 1111 Hwy 110, Inver Grove Heights. 2013 Feature car is Oldsmobile. More informaton: MuscleCarClassicShow.com Photo above: the Winklemans drove up 200 miles from Iowa in their Trans Am, and won a $25 gift certificate. September 4th-8th: POCI s Early Times Chapter Flathead Reunion. Red Wing, MN. See the ETC website for more information www.earlytimeschapter.org September (date TBD) - Tomahawk Chapter - Valley Buick/GMC Fall BBQ & Car Show, Apple Valley, MN E-mail event information to pcpvnews@ties2.net 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. 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) 451-7701 or (651) 263-5918, email nmann7701@comcast.net 1963 & 64 Pontiac: Full size parts. Regular and rare parts. Some 59 parts, 64 GP body 64 conv. Call or email with needs. Ed Kodet Evenings (612) 377-8256 or edpont@kodet.com 1963 - kick panels, drive shaft, rocker panel covers. Doug 651-786-2145 For sale: numerous 1970-1976 Firebird parts. Passenger side door with glass, rear window, chrome rear bumper, gauges, grills. Dash vents, A lot of odds and ends and more. Email me what you are looking for. Steven@greeneryschack.com ~ Wanted ~ Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/ memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim 952-594-5000 or email bigapple14@comcast.net For Sale: 1963 2-door Bonneville parts: grille, seats, dash, steering wheel & column, trim and misc. Offer/trade for Firebird parts. Call (515) 538-0086 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) 895-9325 For sale: Mad Dog Headers - Pontiac 1961-1964 $200; #96 Heads - good condition $250; 1963 reproduction drivers side quarter panel 2dr HT $50. Page 11
Tomahawk Chapter web site: tomatalk.org Tomahawk Chapter Technical Advisors Oakland and 1926-41 Pontiac Gary VanKempen 763-561-3911 1942-54 - Al Longley 763-421-6953 1955-62 - Dan Druk 763-757-8927 Photos and stories of 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.net TOMATALK Classified Ad Rates 12 issues: $250 full page $150 half page $75 quarter page $25 business card size 1963-72 - Rollie Pederson 763-434-7400 1973-90 - Dan Druk 763-757-8927 High Perf. - Tom VanKempen 763-434-7156 Firebird - Tom Hegland 651-592-9305 TATA455@aol.com Trans Am - Lee Warneka 612-386-0289 Club Historian Mark Boyum 651-462-8493 Page 12
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~ 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: 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
Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI c/o Paul Bergstrom, Editor 1165 County Road 83 Independence, MN 55359 Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter NEXT MEETING July 16, 2013 Rosetown AmericanLegion POCI