T o m a t a l k June 2017 Veit Museum Tour
Tomatalk June 2017 Volume 42 ~ Number 6 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 Officers President - Tony Miller 8044 Wood Duck Tr. Circle Pines, MN 55014 toplessindian70@gmail.com 651-786-1214 Vice-President Todd Lewis 5895 St. Albans No. Shorewood, MN 55126 651-895-9325 tc.lewis@yahoo.com Secretary - Steve Messer 59 Lilac St. Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651)786-4198 Treasurer - Jim Notch 107 Charity Circle Montrose, MN 55363 952-594-5000 bigapple14@comcast.net Newsletter Editor & Web Site Administrator Paul Bergstrom 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 763-242-6734 pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 1
President s Message Eventhough the trip was a wet one, the outing to the Veit Museum was very interesting. One member asked how many gas pumps there were, as they seemed to be everywhere and upon inquiry on his behalf we have been informed that they have over 160! Veit s collection is an eclectic mix of both cars and their related paraphernalia to unique signs and album collections. Even the bathroom was entertaining!! Now we just need to incorporate some Pontiac memorabilia Rollie Pederson brought a 40th Anniversary jacket to the museum, which will be presented to Ed and Rosie Hustad. For those of you who inquired about the jackets, please be aware that they can still be ordered online at www.lakesapparel. com (choose District Stores then Tomahawk ). As this newsletter reaches you, I hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend while we all remembered and honored those who died while serving our country. We look forward to seeing you at the All GM Car Show on June 4th and/or at the next Club Meeting. Tony Miller, Tomahawk Chief Page 2
May Meeting Minutes 5/20/17 We met for breakfast at the Denny s in Rogers, prior to going to our tour of the Veit Meseum in Buffalo. No official meeting was held. Submitted by Steve Messer Tomahawk Chapter Secretary Messer s 69 GTO June Membership Meeting June 20th 7:00 p.m. Wagner s Drive-In 7000 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Page 3
Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch The next chapter event will be on June 1st at the Millers. Please attend if you are able to, we ll be working on the pre-registration forms and stapling of ballots for the GMCCA Car Show. I m sorry that I missed the Veit Museum tour, it looks like it was a great time. I m making plans to take my grandkids there soon. Hope to see you at Wagner s. Keep those Ponchos smokin! Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk Editor 2017 POCI Convention Fort Worth, Texas July 11-15 Online registration ($65) and activity sign ups are available on the POCI website (www.poci.org). Hotel information and event updates are posted on the website and published in the Smoke Signals. Call the POCI Club Office at (877) 368-3454 if you have any questions. Just Registering? Activity Packet Guides are mailed out every Friday. FEATURE CARS WANTED! Want to see YOUR car featured in the Tomatalk? Contact Paul Bergstrom 763-242-6734, or email pontiacpaulb@gmail.com and we ll make it happen! Page 4
2017 Car Show Schedule June 4: All GM Car Show, MN State Fairgrounds June 17: Back to the 80s: National Sports Center, Blaine, MN June 17-18: Fathers Day Weekend, Minneapolis Riverfront Car Show June 23-25: Back to the 50s: MN State Fairgounds June 27-July 2: GTOAA Nationals, Springfield, IL July-6-8: Iola Car Show & Swap Meet, Iola WI (50th Anniversary of Firebird & Camaro) July 11-15: POCI 45th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, TX July 14-16: Street Machine Nationals, MN State Fairgounds July 29: Pontiac Happening: Automotorplex, Chanhassen, MN (Featuring G8s) July 30: 10,000 Lakes Concours d Elegance, Excelsior, MN August 4-6: Ames Performace/Pontiac Nationals, Norwark, OH August 12-13: Indian Uprising/Cruisin Tigers, St. Charles, IL August 13: Land of Lakes GTO Muscle Car Classic Show August 19-20: Lake Superior/Duluth Bayfront Park Car Show August 27: 6th Annual Fall Car Show, Rosetown American Legion Sept. 15-17: Pontiac Adventures, Chula Vista Resort, Wisc. Dells, WI Sept. 16-17: Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, WI Sept. (TBD): Tomahawk Chapter/Valley Buick GMC Car Show/BBQ Venue - Texas Motor Speedway Host Hotel - Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club Guest Speaker Bill Porter former PMD Chief Designer 45th Annual Pontiac Oakland Club International Convention July 11-15, 2017 - Fort Worth, Texas Convention Updates Posted at www.poci.org Convention Questions?? Call POCI Club Office 877-368-3454 See the xxx GTO Show Swap Meet Tours Guest Speakers and more Classes for all Pontiac Oakland and GMC vehicles Page 5
Veit Museum Tour Thanks to Melissa Miller for the photos. Page 6
HELP WANTED! GMCCA Car Show Prep Everyone is invited to help with the pre-registration and stapling of ballots at Tony and Melissa Miller s Pontiac Shop on Thursday, June 1st at 6:30pm (8044 Wood Duck Trail, Circle Pines Mn. 55014). We will be filling out the pre-registration sheets and dash cards. Non pre-registered dash cards and ballots are stapled together. We will staple around 650 ballots/dash cards. Please come and join in the fun. As in the past we will need some help (4 people) setting up the club tent on Saturday, June 3rd. Meet at Har Mar Perkins 7:45 am. Set up is at 9:00 am. Any questions? Contact Terry Ford pontiac2pluss2@aol.com 651-777-7038 Like Us On Facebook! Share with your Facebookfriends! Check it out, LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/tomahawkpoci Page 7
40th Anniversary Jackets Thanks to Rollie Pederson and Terry Ford! They have been working with Lakes Apparel in Forest Lake to make custom jackets and sweatshirts for members to celebrate our 40th Anniversary as a chapter of POCI. The chapter logo and the POCI logo will be available. To review the choices and place a jacket or sweatshirt order, log on to their website at: www.lakesapparel.com. Choose District Stores then Tomahawk and you will see the selections that are available, as well as the prices. Contact Rollie if you have any questions. Email: rb.peder@comcast.net or call (763) 434-7400. You may also contact Lakes Apparel at shirts@lakesapparel. com or call (651) 464-1515. The photos are of the jacket Rollie presented to our chapter founder Ed Hustad. Page 8
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Classifieds ~ Parts For Sale ~ ~ Pontiacs For Sale ~ 1963 Bonneville Convertible: complete car minue frame and rear quarters. Car is dismantled. Part out or sell complete. Call E.J. 612-889-5831 or email ej.lallier@gmail.com 1979 Trans Am: made in Van Nuys, CA. Purchased on West Coast 2005. 60k miles, shaker hood, hardtop, all original. Many extra parts, shown and raced, many trophies. Driveable, 403 Olds, needs work, restorable. Edelbrock carb, downsizing, $5,000/obo. Steve Thomsen, (507) 367-2268 1957 Starchief: Fontaine blue/kenya Ivory, 347 CI, 3-2 carb, 4 sp. A.T., 3 bar spinners, PB wonderbar radio, PS, PB, dual speakers, power rear antenna, continental kit, fender skirts, dual exhaust, nail guards, dual o/s mirrors.george McNeilus 507-269-9870 (Dodge Center, MN) $47,500 Tomahawk Chapter web site: tomatalk.org 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 For sale: Mad Dog Headers - Pontiac 1961-1964 $200; #96 Heads - good condition $250; 1963 reproduction drivers side quarter panel 2dr HT $50. 1963 - kick panels, drive shaft, rocker panel covers. Doug (651) 786-2145 Pair 67 GTO trunk extension moldings, polished original parts in excellent condition, reduced price to $50. Bob Tueffel (763) 434-1208 Send want ads to: pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 10
~ Parts For Sale ~ 1962 Pontiac: three complete battery trays complete w/new Ames hold down Hardware.All are bead blasted,powder coated and tray sprayed w/eastwood batt. tray coating.also fit 61 P/8 Add shipping to $135.00 cost each nmann7701@comcast.net Many other 62 parts Nick Mann (651)263-5918. 2002 Pontiac Sunfire trunk applique / light panel. May fit 1995-2002. New in box, OEM, still wrapped. GM part #16519443 BL MR A. $150. Mona 612-618-4490 or email at rewuertz@ hotmail.com. For sale: turbo 400 trans, 49-52 Pontiac parts, complete front end sheet metal for 49 Pontiac, rebuilt 49 straight-8 engine, 14 stock GM steel wheels, black, nice. Paul (763) 242-6734 pontiacpaulb@gmail.com ~ 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 763-972-2907 Wanted: 54 Pontiac: passenger side front door handle lock mechanism. Tye Schwalbe (608) 519-0451 (WI) Wanted: 68 Catalina: driver s side door sill plate w/fisher Body logo. Martin Johnson (612) 788-6692 Classifieds Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim 952-594- 5000 bigapple14@comcast.net Wanted: #13 heads for a 1970 GTO 400 engine, Fred Klokonos (507) 332-7060 Wanted: 14 Rally II trim Rings. Randy Stallman (319) 453-2171 Wanted: 1960 VENTURA fender emblems, good to excellent condition. Both left & right sides. mr.g.man5544@ gmail.com Wanted: 69 Grand Prix: left front corner light bezel and a right front wheel opening molding. No cracks or dents! rnesheim@owensco.com Wanted: Exhaust manifold for a Pontiac Straight 6 239 flathead in nice condition. Please contact Dan at 763-878- 2843 if you have anything available. Page 11
~ Just in: 79 GP for sale ~ 1979 Grand Prix: loaded, tilt steering, PS, PB, cruise, A/C power bucket seats, AM/FM cassette, rear window defog, collector plates. I am the 2nd owner, I have owned for 31 years. Never driven in winter and always parked in heated garage. Overhauled transmission. Asking $6,950 or reasonable offer. Extra parts and service manuals included. Jack Phillips (651) 464-1149 or (651) 236-7373 TOMATALK Classified Ad Rates 12 issues: $250 full page $150 half page $75 quarter page $25 business card size Visit our website: www.tomatalk.org GET CONNECTED! Tomahawk Chapter on Facebook: facebook.com/tomahawkpoci Photos and stories of member cars wanted. Send them by mail, e-mail or carrier pigeon to: Tomahawk Chapter Technical Advisors Oakland and 1926-41 Pontiac Gary VanKempen 763-561-3911 1942-54 Al Longley 763-421-6953 1955-62 - Position Open 1963-72 Rollie Pederson 763-434-7400 1973-2010 - Position Open High Perf. - Tom VanKempen 763-434-7156 Firebird & Trans Am Tom Hegland 651-592-9305 TATA455@aol.com Club Historian Mark Boyum 651-462-8493 Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 e-mail: pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 12
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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: E-mail 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 email SEND APPLICATION FORM AND DUES TO: Jim Notch, 107 Charity Circle, Montrose, MN 55363 Page 14
Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI c/o Pontiac Paul B., Editor 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter NEXT MEETING June 20th at 7:00 p.m. Wagner s Drive In Brooklyn Park, MN POCI