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Tomatalk February 2013 Volume 38 ~ Number 2 The Tomatalk is published monthly by the Minnesota Chapter 13 of the Pontiac Oakland Club International. The Tomahawk Chapter was founded in 1977.

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.

2 Tomatalk February 2013 Volume 38 ~ Number 2 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 stevem@jhlarson.com 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

President s Message Now is the time to get the word out.

The date will be April 27th. The flyers have been printed.

We need every club member to pass these flyers out. Let s make an honest effort to talk this show up.

If you can t attend the pizza party (who doesn t like free pizza) please get in touch with Todd or myself so we can get you

3 President s Message Now is the time to get the word out. As I hope everyone knows by now we are going to have our first annual car show at Route 65 in Ham Lake. The date will be April 27th. The flyers have been printed. Todd Lewis will have them to give out at our pizza party on March 19th at Carbone s. We need every club member to pass these flyers out. Let s make an honest effort to talk this show up. We have 1,000 flyers printed and I can get more if needed. If you can t attend the pizza party (who doesn t like free pizza) please get in touch with Todd or myself so we can get you some flyers. Don t forget that this show is open to all American Branded cars or trucks. No rice burners. I hope everyone had a great evening at our Winter Banquet. I think the service was outstanding. The only complaint I heard was that they ran out of some potatoes. Thank you to Terry Ford, Karen Ford, and Jim Felker for making it happen. I will see everyone at our Pizza Party on March 19th. Steve Messer, Tomahawk Chief Page 2

Show cars will be $5 and swap spaces will be $5, free admission for spectators. There will be food vendors on site. January Meeting Minutes We met at the Rosetown Legion on 1/15.

4 Show cars will be $5 and swap spaces will be $5, free admission for spectators. There will be food vendors on site. January Meeting Minutes We met at the Rosetown Legion on 1/15. The meeting was called to order at 6:59 pm. The December meeting minutes were read by Todd Lewis and accepted. Treasurer s report was read by Jim Felker, and accepted. Old Business Todd showed proofs of the new decals that we are using to encourage younger members to join. Each club member will get one sticker and then we will have extras for sale. Todd will also explore the option of window clings. Tomahawk Chapter business cards were distributed. We will hand these out to prospective members. Congratulation to Tim and Ann Herrera on their recent marriage. Some photos were featured in the February SMOKE SIGNALS. A reminder for all Tomahawk members to watch for the POCI board of director s election ballots in the March SMOKE SIGNALS. Please take the time to vote and help our chapter win the $200 for the chapter with the largest percentage of members voting. The door prize drawing winner was Jim Notch. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 pm. Minutes by Melissa Miller, for: Steve Mudbird Weese Tomahawk Chapter Secretary The Banquet will be held at Jimmy s on February 2nd. It was decided that there will be no February membership meeting. Terry Ford talked about the GMCCA Car Show. The date is June 9th and we will stuff goody bags on June 6th. The Tomahawk Car Show Committee met before the meeting and discussed the Tomahawk Chapter Car Show and Swap Meet to be held at Route 65 in Ham Lake. The date will be April 27th, 9 am to 3 pm and will be open to all American-branded automobiles. Page 3 MARCH MEETING: Pizza Feast!

sharing his photos, and to Terry & Karen Ford for the Pluggers cartoon (below).

March meeting and the pizza feeding frenzy!

5 Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch Membership Meeting January is behind us and Spring is coming! I hope those who attended the banquet had a good time, thanks to Nick Mann for sharing his photos, and to Terry & Karen Ford for the Pluggers cartoon (below). No membership meeting in February, but be sure to join us at Carbone s for the March meeting and the pizza feeding frenzy! Paul Bergstrom, Tomatalk Editor March 19th 7:00 pm Carbone s Pizza th St. W. Lakeville, MN Phone:(952) Carbone s is located at the Southwest corner of Cedar Ave. and 160th Street in Lakeville. Dayton s Waitin! 2013 POCI Co-Vention with the GTOAA Page 4

Vintage Pontiac Photos I wonder if this ol Poncho

looking for volunteers to help post Tomahawk Chapter and

6 Vintage Pontiac Photos I wonder if this ol Poncho survived, maybe it s in the hands of an Early Times Chapter member. Note that the Win This Car banner references a date in 1953, so I guess this 40s Pontiac was a used car giveaway! Tomahawk Chapter Bulletin Board on Pinterest We are looking for volunteers to help post Tomahawk Chapter and Member Rides photos to the Tomahawk Chapter bulletin board on Pinterest. Contact Paul Bergstrom for more information. Page 5

Upcoming Car Shows & Events April 27th - 1st Annual Tomahawk Chapter Car Show & Swap Meet, Route 65 Classics, Ham Lake, MN Dear Paul, Wisconsin Junkyard I just saw with amazement 61,62,63 cars

Just thought I'd write and let members know about a great old find. I'm not affiliated with the yard in any way just trying to help. Thank you for your time... POCI member Jim Steppe steppejim@yahoo.

7 Upcoming Car Shows & Events April 27th - 1st Annual Tomahawk Chapter Car Show & Swap Meet, Route 65 Classics, Ham Lake, MN Dear Paul, Wisconsin Junkyard I just saw with amazement 61,62,63 cars (convertibles,wagons) in an old junkyard in Wisconsin the have a phone # but no name up. It's in Waupaca, WI. The phone # is They are on Craigslist also. Just thought I'd write and let members know about a great old find. I'm not affiliated with the yard in any way just trying to help. Thank you for your time... POCI member Jim Steppe steppejim@yahoo.com If someone is able to check out this lead - pass along what you find out, sounds like a worthwhile spring road trip to do some junkyardin - Editor May 5th - Buick Club Spring Extravaganza, MN State Fairgrounds 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 (date TBD) - Tomahawk Chapter - Valley Buick/GMC Fall BBQ & Car Show, Apple Valley, MN Page 6

Tomahawk Chapter Annual Banquet Our annual

cocktails, conversation and a gift exchange.

Rosie) was honored and presented with the 35

8 Tomahawk Chapter Annual Banquet Our annual banquet was held at Jimmy s in Vadnais Heights. The food was very good and members enjoyed cocktails, conversation and a gift exchange. Enjoy the photos (courtesy of Nick Mann and Paul Bergstrom). Our founding father, Ed Hustad (with wife Rosie) was honored and presented with the 35 Year Chapter certificate that was awarded to the Tomahawk Chapter at the 2012 POCI Convention in St. Charles, Illinois. Page 7

9 Our long time treasurer, Jim Felker, was also recognized and received a gift from the chapter. Page 8

10 Annual Banquet Page 9

FIRST ANNUAL POCI MINNESOTA TOMAHAWK CHAPTER CAR SHOW & SWAP

ABERDEAN STREET NE HAM LAKE, MINNESOTA 55304 763-434-6565

11 FIRST ANNUAL POCI MINNESOTA TOMAHAWK CHAPTER CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET SATURDAY APRIL 27, :00 am - 3:00 pm SHOW CARS $5.00 SWAP SPACE $5.00 FREE ADMISSION FOR SPECTATORS FOOD VENDORS ON SITE ABERDEAN STREET NE HAM LAKE, MINNESOTA OPEN TO ALL AMERICAN-BRANDED AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS Make plans to be there & help spread the word! Page 10

TOMATALK CLASSIFIED ADS ~ For Sale ~ 1963 & 64 Pontiac: Full size parts. Regular and rare parts. Some 59 parts, 64 GP body 64 conv. Call or email with needs.

net (open for offers) For Sale, universal tow bar, easy hookup. Towed many old Pontiacs back to MN from the West Coast! $50.

Contact Tony Miller (651) 755-5860 For sale: SSBC GM aluminum, twin piston, brake caliper bolt on upgrade kit. Still new in the box, w/pads.

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.

12 TOMATALK CLASSIFIED ADS ~ For Sale ~ 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 1966 Catalina Ventura: 32,179 miles, V8, perfect body. Runs great. Interested parties can call Fran at or barten@usfamily.net (open for offers) For Sale, universal tow bar, easy hookup. Towed many old Pontiacs back to MN from the West Coast! $50. Call Ed Hustad (763) Pontiac Grand Prix SJ: no motor or trans., AC, heated rear window, PW PDL, rust free body, Ohio car. $1,000 or best offer. Contact Tony Miller (651) 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 $50. 4) kick panels, drive shaft, rocker panel covers. Call 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 1984 Trans Am 15th Anniv. Edition, PHS documented, runs good, looks good. $6,500 or offer (515) Mike Winkleman (IA) ~ Wanted ~ Page 11 Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/ memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim or bigapple14@comcast.net

763-421-6953 1955-62 - Dan Druk 763-757-8927 Photos and stories of member cars wanted.

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

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 NOTE: NO FEBRUARY MEETING POCI

T o m a t a l k. February 2014 ANNUAL BANQUET - 2/15/14. Pontiac Ads & Brochures Resource. Remembering Hal Needham

T o m a t a l k. February 2014 ANNUAL BANQUET - 2/15/14. Pontiac Ads & Brochures Resource. Remembering Hal Needham T o m a t a l k February 2014 Pontiac Ads & Brochures Resource Remembering Hal Needham ANNUAL BANQUET - 2/15/14 Tomatalk February 2014 Volume 39 ~ Number 2 The Tomatalk is published monthly by the Minnesota