The Newsletter of the PCPV Chapter of POCI September/October 2015 48 Pontiac Hearse plus other pro-cars for sale
PCPV Officers PCPV News Sept./Oct. 2015 Volume 18 ~ Number 5 The Newsletter of the Pontiac Commercial and Professional Vehicle Chapter of POCI The PCPV News is published six times a year by the Pontiac Commercial and Professional Vehicle Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International (POCI), a nonprofit organization. The PCPV Chapter (chapter #79, founded in 1998), is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, education and enjoyment of commercial and professional Pontiac, Oakland and GMC vehicles, past and present. These include: limousines, taxi cabs, hearses, police and fire cars, ambulances, sedan deliveries, station wagons, trucks, vans and SUVs. Pontiac and GMC produced military items and other special interest items are also included. Dues are $20 per year (U.S. funds, $25 outside of U.S.); $12 for electronic membership. We recommend membership in the Pontiac-Oakland Club International also - see www.poci.org. Send change of address notices and article submissions to the PCPV News editor. President Michael Leonard PO Box 14, Wood River, NE 68883 Phone (308) 391-3833 mchlleonard421@outlook.com Vice-President Gary Minor 357 Warwick Avenue San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 636-1951 mary.minor@sbcglobal.net Secretary, Editor & Web Site Administrator Paul Bergstrom 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Phone: (763) 479-2248 pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Treasurer Terry Columbus 7516 Xerxes Avenue N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 Phone: (763) 566-0293 terry1939@comcast.net Deadlines for PCPV News articles/want ad submissions: January/February issue: January 1st March/April issue: March 1st May/June issue: May 1st July/August issue: July 1st September/October issue: Sept. 1st November/December issue: Nov. 1st Page 1
Pontiac-Oakland Club International Hello Pontiac Enthusists! President s Message Well here we go again! Fall is in the air and we had our first frost last week here in central Nebraska. I m sure all of you in the upper Midwest have experienced this, and possibly with with a little white stuff. PCPV C H A P T E R I am in the process of reorganizing and cleaning my shop. What a job! Scooted some of my cars closer together so I could get my 66 Starchief in. I plan on pulling the 389 and tranny out, hopefully before it gets to cold, only time will tell. I hope everyone enjoyed there summer and fall seasons and got those cars out and showed all our unique and different models to all. I was able to make it to one car show in Lincoln last month which was put on by POA (Pontiac Owners Association). Some really cool cars there. My cousin is a member of this group and they had their 75 Grand Am there. Everyone have a great fall and Happy Halloween! See Ya on the Road Less Traveled, Mike Leonard, PCPV President 2016 PCPV CHAPTER OFFICER NOMINATIONS Nominations are now open for PCPV Chapter officer positions. If you are interested in taking on a postion, please call or email Mike Leonard or Paul Bergstrom by 11/30/15. PCPV CHAPTER DUES If your chapter dues are due, we have enclosed a renewal form for you to use. We hope you are able to continue supporting the PCPV Chapter! Page 2
EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR PCPV MEMBERS! Enjoy the new PCPV club decal. I had a few of these made up so that we can put them on our vehicles to help promote the chapter. If you need more decals, just let me know. Our new 96 Trans Sport on the right POCI Convention dash plaques in our 92 Trans Sport Page 3
Looking Out The Back Door The above photo is a graphic image that was painted on my 49 Sedan Delivery probably in the 1970s. It looked pretty cool on the side of the old panel truck. I recently sold the 49 in the hopes that a new owner could breathe some new life back into it. 2016 POCI Convention Isle Hotel & Casino Bettendorf, Iowa July 12-16 Visit www.poci.org for on-line registration, information on the planned activities, hotel availability and other updates- or call the the POCI Club Office at (877) 368-3454. Many of you have seen my 92 Trans Sport that we drive to the POCI conventions. Well, it got hit in the front by a redlight-runner recently. It was totally out, but we were lucky to find a very nice 96 Trans Sport to take it s place. I ll tell you more about that one in the next time. Until the next issue, Let s keep the Pontiac legacy alive... Paul Bergstrom, Editor PCPV CHAPTER OFFICER POSITIONS If you are interested in serving as an officer in the chapter, please contact PAUL BERGSTROM pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Due Date is 11/30/15 Page 4
Pontiac-Oakland Club International Welcome Aztec Owners! PCPV C H A P T E R Page 5
1948 Hearse For Sale From: krklee <krklee@gmail.com> Subject: 48 Pontiac Hearse I work for a funeral home here in Sioux Falls, SD and we are parting with our 48 Pontiac Hearse. Rebuilt straight 8, new gen, older paint but runs drives and looks good. If you could pass the word I d appreciate it. Anyone interested can email me. Kirk Lee Recently on Craigslist... appears to have been sold? Page 6
Roper s Pontiac Pickup Hey Paul, here are some more photos of my Pontiac pickup. The truck was originally blue. I stripped it to bare metal and It is now in Black 2 pot undercoat. Durapox being the paint. At present I am steeling out the cab. I have installed a new GM engine transmission and differential to make it reliable. I have the front stub axels being machined to fit GM disc brakes front only. I mocked the truck back up after I painted it and have now torn it down again for repairs. I am not going to restore it as a new shiny truck just an everyday driver. I have banged out the dents but I am not going any further than that with the dents. The truck can wear the dents with pride. It had 4 or 5 small pieces of rust that I have cut out and welded in new steel. I have removed the wood from the doors and cowl and I am steeling those out in the next few months. I have the same problems as everyone else. I at times lack the time to work on it and the money. My grandson Elliot as usual was a great help and he is a lover of old cars. I recently rebuilt a 55 Chevrolet for my brother. It is a 383 powered 4 door right hand Canadian assembled car. It took 3 years and a lot of perseverance. It s done now but I am taking a rest from another big rebuild. For now anyway. Dave Roper, Whakatane, New Zealand Page 7
Pontiac-Oakland Club International 1954 Pontiac on ebay ebay ad stated: Rare 1954 PONTIAC HEARSE AMBULANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE VEHICLE. This is one of only 1,425 models produced by GM in 1954. It was originally altered for professional service, is complete, and in very good restorable condition. Motor is in great running order (see video below) but brakes are not working. Some of the body panels have rust but overall very solid vehicle. All doors open close excellent. It is being sold with a clear title and province of Manitoba registration. Bid to $1,579, asking price of $3,400 Video: https://youtu.be/jyvsgis_tcu PCPV C H A P T E R Page 8
Info Wanted- 49 SD Page 9
PCPV Potpourri Trans Sport on steroids! I found this photo on the internet, not sure what this vehicle is used for... cargo carrier or party limo? Think of the driveshaft(s) and frame rails that would be needed for that l-o-n-g wheelbase. I may do a feature on the Transvertible shown below, another Pontiac oddity that s for sure! Pontiac G8... station wagon... cool, eh? Page 10
ebay Watch 1951 Pontiac Sedan Delivery active listing on ebay VIN P8UH58401 43,000 original miles Straight eight, Hydramatic automatic transmission, Deluxe steering wheel, white wall tires, Chrome rims with badge encrusted, back up lights, fender skirts, Chrome rear bumper guards, rear chrome panels. This car glides with smoothness and quietness. Among the options are a push button radio, heater, defroster, directional signals, windshield visor and fully carpeted interior. This car is ALL ORIGINAL and was treated to a re-spray to a stunning mirror like black (original color) five years ago. Buy it now price of $54,500 1965 Pontiac Hearse active listing on ebay current bid: $1,950 reserve not met PCPV Membership - Renewals for 2015-16 If your membership dues are due, please use the enclosed renewal form and send payment to the PCPV Treasurer. We appreciate your continued support! Page 11
PCPV Pontiac-Oakland Club International Pontiacs For Sale C H A P T E R PCPV Classified Ads Parts For Sale For sale: GM Shop Manuals, book vendor sale. Almost 2,000 books 1960-2000. In good condition. Ideal money maker for young vendor. Priced to sell all at $1 each, $2,000 buys all. Also, Motors, Chilton, Mitchell books in this pile. Rodney Brockman, 24862 Ridge, Elwood, IL 60421 (815) 478-3633 Parts/Pontiacs Wanted 1951 Pontiac Sedan Delivery: 8 cyl., manual trans. I need dash components, exterior stainless, steering wheel and a radio. Dennis Statz, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Phone (920) 559-0561 or Romance@WhitelaceInn.com 1956 Pontiac Hearse - Superior Body #7. Less motor & trans, needs restoration. Car has a solid body but does need front floors. Reduced to $2,500 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance Good Solid Rust Free Body, No Engine, less fronty end sheet metal. Speedometer reads 59,962. $1,500 East West Auto Parts www.eastwestautoparts.com (800) 447-2886 Newsletter Contributions Wanted Send photos, stories, want ads, restoration tips, or just drop a note to say hello. Tell us what s happening on the Pontiac/Oakland/GMC scene in your area! E-mail submissions to pontiacpaulb@gmail.com Page 12
Wanted: any literature for the 1955-56-57 Pontiac Sedan Delivery. Rodney Brockman, 24862 Ridge Road, Elwood, IL 60421 Parts/Pontiacs Wanted Canadian Pontiacs and GMCs: wanted light-duty GMC sales brochures 1937-1958 showing panel trucks and sedan deliveries; Canadian Pontiac brochures 1937-1962; 2003 Vibe manuals and dealer literature. Contact John Preikschat, Phone (306) 771-2929 email: bigjohn@sasktel.net (M) Restoration Tips 1926-1958 Pontiac parts: Free parts catalog available from California Pontiac Restoration. Contact Richard Plastino, (714) 245-9800 email rich@ pontiacparts.net, mailing address: 820 Poinsettia Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 1956 Pontiac 3-seat wagon: need 3rd seat for pattern. Have 4 wagons with no rear seats! Chevy will also work. Perry Eaton (530) 534-5510 (CA) Literature/info wanted - for 66 Bonneville Superior Embassy limousine. Contact Joe Sharpnack (402) 789-3015 (NE) 1962 Superior Criterion Ambulance: 15 Deluxe wheel covers, 62-era Superior Coachworks assembly manuals or photos to help with restoration. Matt Planning (262) 646-3363 matthew@brewcityengineering.com (WI) PCPV News Classified Ad Rates: (for 6 issues) $200 full page $100 half page $50 quarter page $25 business card size Page 13
RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER! PCPV Chapter Membership Form NEW MEMBER RENEWAL POCI Membership # (if applicable) Annual Dues = $20.00 Outside of U.S. = $25.00 Electronic Membership = $12.00 (newsletter received via email) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE/PROV. ZIP/POSTAL CODE: PHONE: email: Vehicles owned: Send check or money order made out to: PCPV Chapter of POCI, c/o Terry Columbus 7516 Xerxes Avenue N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 Page 14
PCPV Chapter of POCI c/o Paul Bergstrom, Editor 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 Pontiac Commercial and Professional Vehicle Chapter Pontiac-Oakland Club Intl. Join us in 2016! PCPV Pontiac-Oakland Club International C H A P T E R