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T o m a t a l kOctober 2013

12th Annual Fall BBQ/Car Show@ Valley Buick/GMC

TomatalkOctober 2013Volume 38 ~ Number 10

The Tomatalk is published monthly by the Minnesota Chapter 13 of the Pon-tiac 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 en-joyment 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

Tomahawk ChapterOfficers

President - Steve Messer59 Lilac St.

Lino Lakes, MN 55014 651-786-4198

[email protected] Vice-President

Todd Lewis5895 St. Albans No.

Shorewood, MN 55126 651-895-9325

[email protected]

Secretary - Steve Weese8838 Baltimore St. NE

Blaine, MN 55449 763-780-0937

[email protected]

Treasurer - Jim Felker5500 Merritt CircleEdina, MN 55436

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor &Web Site Administrator

Paul Bergstrom1165 County Road 83

Independence, MN 55359763-479-2248

[email protected]

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President’s Message

As I am writing this message I have just re-turned 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 $200.00 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 com-plaint 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/GMCFOR HOSTING OUR 12th ANNUAL BBQ/CAR SHOW!

September Meeting Minutes

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 de-cided 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.

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 (techni-cal sales support) were the guides on our tour. They showed us their whole operation including product develop-ment 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.

Thanks Todd for setting this up as I for one really enjoyed it!

The October meeting will be at the Ro-setown Legion.

Steve “Mudbird” Weese Tomahawk Chapter Secretary

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)

Prez Steve checking out a QA1 shock, maybe “4 to go” for the ‘69 GTO?

POCI’s 2014 ConventionWichita, Kansas ~ June 17-21, 2014

Membership Meeting

October 15th7:00 pm

Rosetown American Legion

700 County Road CRoseville, MN

Rosetown American Legion Location

Meanwhile... Back at the Pontiac Ranch

Well, Fall is here and it’s time to start thinking about putting the Pon-chos 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!

We are trying out our “new” 1983 Chevy camper van - it’s great for road trips. I hope to see you at the next meet-ing. I am looking for more feature cars! Please make a note of my new E-mail address:

[email protected]

Keep those Ponchos rollin’! Paul Bergstrom,Tomatalk Editor

ETC’s 2013 Flathead Reunion

Page 5

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 re-unions 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.

2nd Annual Dave BennettMemorial 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.

PLUGGERS By Gary Brookins

Thanks to Karen Ford for the “Pluggers” sub-mission. 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.

WANTED:TOMATALK

Feature Vehicles

Member submissionswanted for feature vehicles for the news-letter. I can help write up the story and take photos too! Contact:

(763) 479-2248

pontiacpaulb @gmail.com

Thanks!Paul BergstromTomatalk Editor

Ed Hustad, “Founding Father” of the Tomahawk Chapter of POCI

Valley Car Show WinnersBUICKBruce Halverson 1961 InvictaNorman Veness 1939 Special

CADILLACVern Conzemius 1960 Coupe DeVilleBob Crawford 1984 Seville

GMCGeorge Nall 1992 TyphonBill Tschida 1991 Syclone

OLDSMOBILEPhil Larson 1954 HolidayBill Corson 1953 Special

PONTIACTim Carson 1958 BonnevilleRobert Pribnon 1959 Bonneville

Carson’s 1958 Pontiac 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!

12th Anniversary Tomahawk Chapter Fall Car Show Get Together & Barbecue

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Saturday, September 21, 2013

9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Valley - Buick - GMC •

7500 145th St.West- Apple Valley Buick – Olds – Pontiac – Cadillac – Oakland - GMC

Minneapolis Bring a Can(s) of Food

for Food Shelves - Trade for a Barbecue

St. Paul

494

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B'Ville Center

Cedar Ave Hwy.77

Co.Rd 42

Apple Valley

• Free Participant Admission • • Free Barbecue Lunch to

Participants with Canned Goods • • Spectator's Choice Awards •

Cadillac!

Oldsmobile!

Pontiac!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Thanks to Kevin Fautsch for bringing his race car - this baby’s LOUD!!!

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 [email protected].

2014 POCI Convention Registration Form

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: POCI 2014 Convention, PO Box 68, Maple Plain, MN 55359

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2014 poci convention - June 17-21 For event updates & information see www.poci.org

or call the POCI club office 877-368-3454.

Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency – Wichita (888) 421-1442. Information on surrounding area hotels will be posted on www.poci.org. Host Chapter Contacts: Les Linn (316) 788-6969;Tom Wilhite (316) 788-0514 or Gary Gibbs (316) 648-697-7697.

42nd 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 #________________________

RECEIPT FOR 2014 CONVENTION PAYMENT

DATE:_______________________ AMOUNT $___________________ CHECK #_________________________

☐ CREDIT CARD # PROVIDED ☐ CASH RECEIVED INITIALS: _________________________

Mail to: POCI 2014 Convention; PO Box 68; Maple Plain, MN 55359

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Car Storage AvailableCar storage: located twelve miles north of St. Francis, near Highway 47. Three spaces here, $270.00 price is for 6 months October to April. I also have eight spaces available nine miles north of Ogil-vie near Ann Lake. $200.00 price is for 6 months October to April.

Contact: Dwayne at 612-790-6872

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~ Parts For Sale ~

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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 [email protected]

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: 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

For sale: numerous 1970-1976 Fire-bird parts. Passenger side door with glass, rear window, chrome rear bum-per, gauges, grills. Dash vents, A lot of odds and ends and more. Email me what you are looking [email protected]

~ Wanted ~

Wanted: 1958 Pontiac cars/parts/memorabilia/toys/etc. Call Jim 952-594-5000 email [email protected]

Exploring Minnesota can yield unexpected treasures and great photo opportunities We found some along Highway 61, on the North Shore of Lake Superior. -Editor

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Tomahawk ChapterTechnical 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

1963-72 - Rollie Pederson 763-434-7400

1973-90 - Dan Druk 763-757-8927

High Perf. - Tom VanKempen763-434-7156

Firebird - Tom Hegland 651-592-9305

[email protected]

Trans Am - Lee Warneka 612-386-0289

Club HistorianMark Boyum

651-462-8493

Tomahawk Chapterweb site:

tomatalk.org

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: [email protected]

Sponsors of the Annual FallTomahawk Get Together/BBQ

- New and Used cars- Parts and Service

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~ Minnesota Tomahawk Chapter of POCI ~

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Address: ________________________________________________________

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Country: ________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________ Fax:_________________________

E-mail address:____ _______________________________________________

Pontiac(s) owned: _________________________________________________

Referred by: ___________________________________________________________________

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

$15.00/year for “Electronic” Membership

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