April 2015

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April 2015
Official Newsletter of the Alamo Area Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International
Alamo Area Chapter Minutes 3-10-15
Submitted by Penny SanMarco
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
Old Business:
The first order of business after Alfred called the meeting to
order: Facebook site for Alamo Area Pontiac Club. Urged
everyone to check it out.
Our Car Show on Sept 26 needs more volunteers for
committees. We have such a good core group but there is
always need for more help. Makes everyone’s job that much
easier. Sponsorship for classes will remain at $100/class.
Think about committing to be at the show on that day to help
in the huge task of having things operate smoothly.
Autorama: March 13-15 So far there are about 12 members
planning to show their cars. We will have a very good club
display again this year.
NEW BUSINESS:
Tech day scheduling: Alfred explained how our Tech Days
usually work and asked for any one that would like to have
help with any problem to let him know and we will get help
to be there on Tech Day. Also part of New Business is the
Chapter picnic. Usually held in May. Further discussion
prompted Greg Howerton to volunteer his place in Devine
for either or. That led to discussion of combining the two
functions and have a great afternoon in Devine. No decision
made.
RECENT EVENTS
Police Academy Open Car Show March 7
Castroville Cruise night Friday March 13 6 – 9:30
Autorama March 13-15 at Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum
exhibition hall
Goodguys March 22 Texas Motor Speedway
Camaro Club Car Show April 12, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Braunfels Swap Meet April 17 – 19
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Autorama at Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum exhibition hall
March 13-15
Pictures submitted by Penny SanMarco
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Flower Power Cruise March 28, 2015
Submitted by Penny SanMarco
Our good friends from the Oldsmobile Club invited our Chapter to join them on their annual Flower Power Cruise
through the Hill Country. The cruise masters, Louie and Carol Ames, again designed a great route and even thought the
"Flowers" didn't show up this time it was great fun and a wonderful day to cruise. Troy and his wife Elvie joined Frank and I
to accompany them. As you can see by the hoods up picture there usually is some kind of issue with one or more cars. This
year both Pontiacs had some minor problems but all were taken care of and didn't miss a beat on the cruise. The stop at the
Hye, TX post office turned mini market was the site for the rather obnoxiously named BBQ spices which of course I couldn't
pass up taking a picture of. Also bought some Bull S--- Steak seasoning for our son and son-in-law.
The tour took us down the very busy main street of Fredericksburg on the way to Porky's for fantastic burgers and
onion rings. Ralph Gaines had his gorgeous convertible GTO. We drove our Road Warrior GP and Troy his 1987 Fiero. It
was a super day all the way up until we arrived back in Seguin, were waiting at the red light at I 10 and Hwy 46 and got rear
ended by a Chevy PU. The jolt was so hard it knocked out the cigarette lighter and the ash tray slid all the way out. Hard to
explain the feelings and shock of that hit. First time ever that GP has been in a wreck and it made a wreck out of Frank. The
good things about it are: the rear panels were not involved, the car is drivable and Grundy Ins. has taken good care of the
claim. Couldn't ask for better service. As soon as we decide on a repair shop, sometime this week, we will get it taken care
of. Very traumatic situation. Frank still has neck pain, slight tremor in right hand, dizziness and headaches from what the
doctor called a mild concussion. The goose egg on back of my head went away in a few days. Has not hampered Frank's
work in the shop, after about four days he was back at it.
Continued on next page.
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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 rebuildable 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
CARS FOR SALE
56 Pontiac Chieftan 4 dr hard top Needs interior work Original engine. Contact Greg Howerton
1972 Pontiac Grand Prix - Model J
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/4960410520.html
Penny and Frank know the person listing this GP and say it is in very good condition.
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AAC Pontiac-Oakland Club
P.O. Box 34654
San Antonio, Texas 78265-4654
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