July 2015 - Alamo Area Chapter of the Pontiac

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July 2015
Official Newsletter of the Alamo Area Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International
From the Prez
CLUB OFFICERS
President:
Alfred Flores 210 435-6333
Vice President: Thomas Rauschuber
210-387-6255
Treasurer:
Mike Prescher 210-695-1504
Secretary:
Penny SanMarco 830-305-1955
Editor:
Troy Smalley 210-632-1519
The purpose of the Alamo Area Chapter of the
Pontiac-Oakland Club International (POCI) is assist
Pontiac and Oakland Car owners with the restoration
and enjoyment of these great cars through sharing of
knowledge, and promotion of social activities.
Membership in the international body is a
prerequisite of chapter membership. Local chapter
dues are $12.00 per year. Membership entitles you to
receive our monthly newsletter “Ponti-Yakkin”, free
personal car/parts for sale/wanted ads, inclusion in
club-sponsored events, and voting rights on chapter
issues. Members are encouraged to submit articles
for use in the newsletter. All materials are subject to
approval, editing, and space limitations. Articles used
are the opinions of their author and not AAC or
POCI.
To submit ads, articles, or request information, please
call one of the above listed club members or contact
us at:
AAC Pontiac-Oakland Club
PO Box 34654
San Antonio TX 78265-4654
www.classicpontiac.org
Submitted by Alfred Flores
It looks like the heat of summer will be upon us
soon. Our area has been fortunate to only experience low 90
degree temperatures so far this summer. The unusually wet
weather thus far has certainly help with that. I have
submitted a couple pictures from our last Castroville cruise
night that had a very good number of Pontiacs in attendance.
Mike Becker, Thomas and Candace Rauschuber, Christine
Hummel, Greg Howerton, and I brought out our Pontiacs on
June 12. I also counted about six other Pontiacs that were
nonmembers out at Castroville as well.
Several club members will be hitting the road soon
to attend our yearly and 43rd annual POCI national
convention in Louisville, Kentucky. This is one of the
biggest gatherings of Pontiacs in one place and all are your
fellow club members. I hope everyone has been keeping up
with our International club happenings through the monthly
published magazine Smoke Signals. I would like to
encourage members to log onto www.poci.org to take full
advantage of club news and articles written by our
knowledgeable staff and editors.
There has been quite a few events happening the
last few weeks since our last meeting. Wayne Christ has
organized a cruise to Dicks Garage in San Marcos and
another Castroville cruise. I will have updates to these and
many other events.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday July 14, 7:00 pm
at Salsallito’s Mexican restaurant. I hope to see you there!
Important Notice
Submitted by Thomas Rauschuber
The most up-to-date version of our 2015 Club Car Show
flyer is now available on our website!!!
http://www.classicpontiac.org/CarShow.asp
Please click the link, download the PDF, print a few, and
distribute!
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Castroville Cruise Night
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CARS I'VE SEEN, DRIVEN AND OWNED
(First of a Series)
Submitted By: Frank A. Escamilla
It has been more years than I want to admit since I joined POCI and the Chapter, and I have wanted to write an article for the
newsletter for some time now. In 1982 I was driving my '67 Bonneville (more on that car later) when I was working as a Tech
Rep for a then major corporation. After a service stop at the Bexar County Courthouse, someone had placed a POCI brochure on
the Bonneville. A Pontiac club? This sounds interesting!
Several months later, it was around early summer of 1983, I attended a small car show at the Texas Transportation Museum on
Wetmore Rd. It was there where I met Rick Houck and Brooks Burt and they told me that they had just formed a local chapter of
POCI. After putting 2 and 2 together, I learned that it was Brooks who put the brochure on the Bonneville. Soon after that
show, I joined POCI and the chapter, then named the South Central Texas Chapter. The logo was "Deep in the Heart of Texas".
This concludes the introduction, the "meat and potatoes" will be in future articles.
Recent Car Shows
Submitted by Troy Smalley
As Alfred has mentioned in his article this month the temperatures have been great recently for the car shows in
the area. I have been to two of the local shows since our last meeting and wanted to share some pictures taken of some
other Pontiac’s in the area. The first show was in Luling, TX in conjunction with their Watermelon Thump Festival held
June 28th. During the show I saw two other Pontiacs, one was a 1937 Pontiac and the other was a 1980 Trans AM. I
finished 2nd behind the 1980 Trans AM in the 1971 – 1990 Original/Restored category and after you see the pictures
you’ll understand why. It was a beautifully restored car owned by Garry Hurta from Pflugerville, TX. I spoke with him
and his wife about our club for a bit after the show and sent him a copy of last month’s newsletter so they would have
more information on our club if they were interested in joining. I also told them about our show in Seguin at the end of
September.
The other 1937 is owned by Colt Smith, who I have forgotten where in Texas he was from. I spoke with him
about our club and sent him a copy of last month’s newsletter as well. His car was parked two spots down from where I
parked for the show. I don’t recall him winning an award for his category but still was impressed with his car and hope
you are too when you see the pictures below.
The next show I went to was just this past weekend in my town of Cibolo. One of the local Mexican restaurants
held a show judged by the participants for the top 30 cars. I saw a 1965 GTO in stunning shape that was acquired only
three weeks before the show by Sonny and Debbie Jones from Hondo. He brought the GTO and she brought a 1955
Corvette that was flawless. I told them about the club meetings at Salsallito’s Mexican restaurant and also that we
usually have a good showing at the Castroville cruise nights if they were interested. While I was talking to them a couple
from Alabama inquired about looking for Pontiac parts. Specifically, front fenders and bumpers for a 1971 Grandville. I
told them I would mention to the club and directed them to the POCI website for more possible contacts. They said they
were heading back to Alabama this past Monday after visiting some family in the local area but I do have their contact
information available if anyone in our club has these parts available for sale
Well I’ve rambled on long enough so check out the pictures that follow and I hope to see you at the meeting on
Tuesday! Oh did I mention, Elvie and I also participated in the Round Rock, TX Fourth of July parade with the Bat City
Fiero Club out of Austin.
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Classifieds
Honeycomb Pontiac wheel 15 x 7 GTO Firebird or Grand Prix $75 call Alfred 210-823-2674
Tri-power [Three deuce] set up for 1957 Pontiac. Fits other models. In restorable shape, includes carbs and mechanical
linkage. Casting number 528533. One of the first Pontiac tri-powers for 347 cu. in. w/290 H.P., 10 to 1 compression ratio,
except w/ optional cam made 310 H.P. Date code: C-267; March 26, 1957.
Also have good re-buildable 389 block, like new lifters and other GTO parts, also have 1966 GTO grill inserts and 1966
tempest grill inserts. For sale or trade for 1966 GTO stuff or Harley stuff.
Also have Harley Softtail Custom for sale, fully optioned 1994 Corvette for sale, Mercedes wheels, Lowenhart LSR wheels
and other various parts for Pontiac, C-4 Corvette and Jaguar E-type, Call Baron: 210-822-4688
Four 15” Rally 2 rims (5 x4 3/4 bolt pattern). Rims restored. Includes center caps and lug nuts.
Includes four mounted like new tires. Two are 225.60R.15 and two are 235.70R.15. Asking $550 or best.
Will consider separating them. Please contact Rick at 401-934-0663 or [email protected].
CARS FOR SALE
67 Grand Prix Convertible for sale. Mariner Turquoise, 428 engine, turbo 400 trans, p/s/, p/b, p/windows including power
vent windows, power antennae, p driver seat, and more. Frank completely rebuilt the brake system, front end and starter.
Quadra jet carb, a/c reconditioned, and new tires. $25,000. Contact Frank and Penny at 830-386-0338 [email protected]
1966 Bonneville Safari, 421, auto, ac, ps, pb, pw, pdl. Built October 1965 in Kansas City, sold through Superior
Pontiac, has been here ever since. Originally Platinum (code W), blue interior with a black vinyl top. Car is complete, runs
good. Licensed and has a current inspection. $7000, Larry, 210-673-6500 (work), 210-274-9659 (cell), 9am to 9pm.
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