The GMC TIMES - GMC Truck Chapter of POCI
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The GMC TIMES - GMC Truck Chapter of POCI
The GMC TIMES The Newsletter of the GMC Truck Chapter of POCI July/August 2015 ’S RUK SAW sh Sta 2015 POCI Convention GTC Head Honchos GMC TRUCK CHAPTER President David Bailey gtcpoci.info The GMC Times July/August 2015 1913 West Gary St. Broken Arrow, OK 74012 [email protected] Vice President Steve Cook Volume 9 ~ Number 4 The Official Publication of POCI’s GMC Truck Chapter 16565 Lancaster Est. Grover, MO 63040 (314) 795-4700 jumbodog54 @sbcglobal.net Pontiac Oakland Club International Chapter #93 ~ Established 2007 The GMC Times is published six times per year by the GMC Truck Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International (POCI), a nonprofit organization. The GMC Truck Chapter, founded in 2007, is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, education and enjoyment of all GMC vehicles, stock or modified. Membership in POCI is highly encouraged when joining the GMC Truck Chapter. Dues are $15.00 per year (U.S. funds, $20.00 outside of U.S.) Annual “subscription only” rates for the GMC Times newsletter are $20.00 U.S. and $25.00 (outside of U.S.) An “electronic” membership is available for $12.00 per year. Send change of address notices and article submissions to the GMC Times editor (use the contact information listed at right). Page 1 Treasurer Ron Van Zytveld 4101 Byron Rd. Hudsonville, MI 49426 [email protected] Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Web Site Administrator: Paul Bergstrom 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359 (763) 479-2248 [email protected] article with a GMC Napco. Speaking of Jim Carter they asked to do a story about my ‘57 and it is “Truck of the Month” for August. Check it out (see website: http://www.oldchevytrucks. com). Paul also put my story in the last issue of our newsletter. I understand there were a few GMCs at the convention. It sure would be nice if we could have a bunch more one day. PREZ SEZ Hello GMC Truck Chapter members! The POCI Convention has come and gone. Thanks to Paul and Steve for taking care of business at the annual meeting. Sorry that I was not able to make it again. Life just keeps getting in the way of fun! The local car shows have slowed down a bit here in Oklahoma because of the heat, but I still get the ‘57 out whenever I get a chance. It is pretty awesome with the comments and looks I get when I do have the truck out. There has been some other GMC Napcos making an appearance lately like the one on eBay they are asking $55,000 and I was told by Jim Carter of Carter Truck Parts about a magazine Thanks again to Paul for his work with the newsletter, Ron for taking care of the finances! We appreciate our members supporting the chapter- we are over a 100 strong and growing more! So once again if you make any shows or have something happening with your own GMC, please forward the information to Paul to share with us in the newsletter. Take care all and show off those GMC trucks! David Bailey, GTC Prez. GMC Times On-Line Members have access to the newsletter on-line from our web site: Page 2 gtcpoci.info WELCOME NEW MEMBERS GMC Truck Chapter Name City State Ralph Altenweg William Barnes Dave Diebel Deane Fehrman Dayton Hilton Head Washburn Golden MN SC IL CO Kyle Kraft Morley Vodrazka Seguin Lakewood TX NJ GMCs & Pontiacs Owned 1966 and '67 Cracker box '04 1/2 ton Work truck 65 GMC 4000,'00 Jimmy 55 GMC PU,'14 Terrain '91 Firebird,'04 GTO 1949 3/4 ton PU Please support our advertisers! Page 3 From The Driver’s Seat It’s great to see 6 new members since our last newsletter, welcome aboard! We want to continue our recruiting efforts, so let me know if you have any suggestions. We have an ad running in Vintage Truck magazine and we plan to run ads in other major truck clubs also (ATHS and ATCA). I’ll try to come up with business cards or promotional brochure with an application form on on it too and include that in a future mailing to all members. GMC Chapter Annual Meeting A few of us met for our annual meeting at the POCI convention in Louisville,. We discussed some club business and gave updates on our projects. Check out the photos of the GMCs that attended on pages 7-8. Until next issue... Keep on Truckin’! Paul Bergstrom, Editor 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. Membership Dues If your dues are due, we have enclosed a renewal form in this issue for your convenience. Thanks everyone for your continued support! GMC Truck Chapter website: gtcpoci.info Page 4 Out & About West Michigan AACA CAR SHOW The West Michigan AACA held it’s annual car show at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids on June 10, 2015. GMC was the brand to be recognized at this show. With it being held at a community park things didn’t work out quite as well as they had hoped with the parking of the GMCs in a group. There were a few cars already parked prior to the start of the show by other guests of the park. But at least one of them was a GMC Acadia. Among the GMCs were a few modified trucks, a Caballero, a motor home, the Futurliner and a nearly 100-year-old truck. Not a bad representation of vehicles. Submitted by: Paul Prinzing Thanks for submitting the story and photos Paul! Editor Page 5 What’s going on in your neck of the woods? Take some photos and send in a short write up about the car shows and cruises that you attend. We all enjoy seeing the pictures! Email your submissions to [email protected] or mail them in to the editor’s address on the inside front cover. Page 6 2015 POCI Convention Louisville, Kentucky I wanted to share these photos of the GMCs that were at the convention- enjoy! Ron VanZytveld 1948 GMC Popular Vote- Outstanding Steve Cook: 1957 GMC Suburban Popular VoteMost Outstanding Popular VoteMost Outstanding Dave Huber: 1971 GMC Page 7 Jan Zilba: 1979 GMC Camper Special Pickup Points Judged- Gold Junior, Survivor Douglas Troost: 1986 GMC Pickup Points Judged- Gold Junior, Survivor Gary Lisk: 1991 GMC Syclone Pickup Popular Vote- Oustanding Page 8 Member’s Rides Art Porter 2001 GMC Sierra with HT Package GMC CCKW’s Some neat GMC war ads & photos on this site: www.gmccckw.nl/tekstpagina’s/textpages_ENG/index_ENG.htm The Introduction to the site states: “Nice to meet you on this site dedicated to GMC trucks of the CCKW type. I guess most of you will associate the CCKW with the Second World War. However, my own memories go back to the fairground in front of the house where I was born in 1957. In the week ahead of every second weekend of August our village was visited by a couple of CCKW’s transporting the showmen’s materials. As a kid I fell in love with these trucks at first sight. This site provides information on the history and technical background of the CCKW, refers to more detailed sources, includes a data base of the over 260 miniature scale models, and allows you to enjoy my own collection in scales of 1/87 to 1/1.” Thanks to John Sawruk, Jr for sharing this site, tons of info and photos on the CCKW GMCs, and for the article and photos on the facing page- Editor Page 9 Sawruk’s Stash Hi Paul...I enjoyed reading the note from Don Meyer about the GMC / Pontiac connection, with buses being built on the PMD assembly lines. Here is an article & photos from a General Motors newsletter dated February 1956. It is interesting how many plant fires are noted back in 1952! Page 10 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY! 1953 GMC Panel Truck: 250, there is a large visor inside, the front bumper is on the ground. Serial no-253-24 s z1203 Net HP 115. No title. $8,000 Contact John Penton (307) 360-8033 or email [email protected] (Pinedale, WY) ag ailB M e C T G FOR SALE in Oregon 2001 GMC Safari: shop manual set & front hood bra. Contact Keith Wood (845)476-1085, or email [email protected] 1944 2-ton GMC Contact Tim Murphy (541) 591-6219 Feature Stories Wanted for the GMC Times Members are encouraged to contact the editor to discuss ideas for feature stories. We are looking for stories about members and their trucks, vintage ads and photos related to GMC Truck history and also any tips or technical advice you have that may be of help to other members. E-mail: [email protected] or call (763) 479-2248 Page 11 T:4.5” S:4.5” TOW LIKE A PRO. Precision. It’s what makes us Professional Grade. Precision you’ll find in our belief that good is a world away from great. And precision you’ll find in the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab, which offers a maximum fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer weight rating of up to 22,900 lbs.* A meticulously engineered available Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel gets Sierra HD up to speed with 765 lb-ft of torque. And an integrated trailer brake controller works seamlessly with ABS to ensure that stopping is just as precise. When it comes to towing the big loads, the pros know: precision matters. THE NEW GMC SIERRA DENALI HD. THAT’S PROFESSIONAL GRADE. 5/12/15 9:33 PM T:7.5” Page 12 GMTR15MGS10H__182995A01.indd 1 B:7.5” S:7.5” * Requires 3500HD Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel 2WD with available Duramax 6.6L V-8 Turbo Diesel engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. ©2015 General Motors. All rights reserved. The marks appearing in this ad are the trademarks or service marks of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. GTC Library Thanks to POCI member Paul O’Toole for donating a stack of GMC factory sales/spec sheeet from 1971-77. I guess I’ll need to start a “GMC Truck Chapter Library”. I will provide a listing of what is available in an upcoming issue of the GMC Times. There is some interesting stuff, from pickups to heavy duty trucks, campers, even a promotional handout for the “Gentleman Jim” GMC pickup. GTC eMail From: Reed Severance Sent: Wed, Aug 19, 2015 1:14 pm Bag I know a guy with a ‘51 GMC 2-ton flat bed if anyone needs a project truck to haul his Pontiac… needs a bed, but looks like all the steel is there and all original stuff. email: [email protected] Page 13 Article from Hemmings Daniel Strohl, Nov. 19th, 2014 GMC Times Classified Ad Rates: Futurliner No. 10 to go on National Historic Vehicle Register, finds permanent home (for 6 issues) Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/n9uqdft $200 full page $100 half page $50 quarter page $25 business card size Page 14 $4,000 each: (3) ‘59 GMC 100’s. #1 Rare fleet model, 8 ft. stepside, orig. and 90% compelete. #2 Small window, 8 ft wideside, chrome grill, 350 V8. #3 Big window, orig. V8, pwr steering, 90% complete. Contact Bill Sells email [email protected] (Parma, ID) GMCs FOR SALE Wanted: 1977 Sierra Grande Dash Trim with air conditioning. Black or Wood Grain. Ron “Bump” Steidinger 815-848-8241 PARTS FOR SALE 1936 GMC T14 1/2 ton panel van. Original engine, runs great, 64,500 miles shown. $20,000. Roger Hippen Wellsburg, IA (641) 869-3796 for more details or email velmahippen@ hotmail.com For Sale: NOS 1965 GMC Truck Right Side Front Fender Part #13781472 $150 or best offer John C. Zaborowski (814) 739-9421 (PA), e-mail [email protected] 1962 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 V6; ‘54 GMC 1 1/2 ton 6 cyl 4-spd w/hydramatic; ‘55 Pontiac Chieftain 2-door wagon; ‘59 Catalina convertible & ‘59 Catalina 4-door wagon ‘60 Catalina 2-door. Contact Charles Jorgenson (701) 680-0777 [email protected] (Lisbon, ND) Literature for sale: 1998 GMC Denali info in styrofoam block, unopened $18 postage paid; 1999 GMC Sierra trifold box info. $15 postage paid; 2002 GMC Envoy tri-fold box info $15 postage paid. Contact Mark Jaffke, 8101 Westview Lane, Woodbridge, IL 60517 (630) 910-1247 (weekends only) Have rear ends, trans, etc. for larger trucks. Richard Hurt (925) 200-5279 (CA) WANTED Restoring a 1989 3500 short-wheelbase “Tipper”. Could use tan interior parts, door panels, dash, upholstery and good grille. Ehat have you? Also married to “S-Series” (1955-67) IH 3/4-ton pickups and parts. Interested in sale brochures for both. Thankyou. Deane Tehrman (303) 880-2900 or email [email protected] 1958-59 GMC hood, no damage with hood emblem (chrome condition extra good). $200. Ralph Wescott, (727) 430-3599, Largo FL 305 V6 engine: 3,500 miles on prof. refbuid, the works! $900. Walt Heiniger 208-835-4720 (Troy, ID) Page 15 PARTS FOR SALE GMC Pocket Price Books. These were produced by an outside vendor for GMC Truck and sent to each Dealer for use by the sales staff. In addition to base and option pricing for all 1500-3500 models, also includes specifications, etc. Years available are: 1975, 76, 77, 79, 82, 84, 85, 86, & 87. Including 1st class postage to U.S., $9 each. Gerson Goldberg, [email protected], (575) 521-9116. WANTED Wanted: 1963 GMC Fleetside send email to: [email protected] Charles Ide. Wanted-Front Grill Emblem for 410 GMC 55-59, will pay in advance and pay for shipping. Contact: Lawrence Pilgrim, (706) 892-6440 (GA) 1959 GMC wanted: fleet model (stripped down pick up). Send photo to Jerry Welden, 202 Glen Dr., Iowa Falls, IA 50126 or email [email protected] 1956-1959 GMC Pickup with original factory Pontiac V-8 engine. Contact Jim Ketchersid at (205) 979-5387 (AL) or [email protected] PONTIAC FOR SALE 1972 Grand Ville, 2-door, 64K miles, blue/blue, vinyl interior. 1-owner family 400, auto. Asking $6,400 Jack Poff (937) 743-3032 (OH) Wanted: Any GMC truck or tractor prior to 1950. Joe Castellana 404808-1010 (GA) 1970-72 GMC pickup: 1500 1/2 ton, 2WD, shortbed. #1 or #2 condition. Reward paid to leads that end up in a purchase! Contact Steve Ledger (847) 487-5340 (IL) email buickbullitt@ netzero.net Frame to Transfer case bracket shown on page 368 of GMC Service Manual (1968 GMC 3/4-ton, 4WD, 4-speed pick-up with Rockwell-Standard trans. case). David Harris (860) 584-9377 (CT) Wanted: Literature/brochures for 1937 to 1958 Canadian GMC light duty truck showing panel trucks and sedan deliveries. Wanted for 1984 1500 GMC High Sierra; fender emblem, sales and accessory catalog, dealer album, factory photos, AMFM-CB cassette radio, any unusual dealer items, Las Vegas GMC dealer emblem. John Preikschat (306) 7712929 email [email protected] Wanted: Doors for GMC T-19, or complete cab. Engine (Pontiac split head) or parts, and trans. Also“740” chromed numbers for a 1951 GMC; (2) sets of GMC chrome V6 emblems for 1964-66 hoods. Lloyd Oman, Box 131, Brady, NE 69123 (308) 930-0131 Wanted: 1946 GMC lower front grille. Louis Flippin (336) 986-8802 (NC) Page 16 Wanted: Any speed equipment for 50’s GMC 228-302 C.I. engine (intake manifold, exhaust headers, carbs., etc). Duane Peterson 716-664-1973 or [email protected] Wanted: 1954-59 GMC COE “Cannonball” diesels: artifacts, memorabilia, photos Also driver’s stories running these trucks. James Semon (440) 9790831 [email protected] Wanted: GMC COE, Delane Langton Billings, MT (406) 248-7205 email [email protected] Wanted: V-6 plaid valve covers (‘68), decals for Gentleman Jim (‘75), info on Longhorn model (‘69 with 8.5’ bed), grille for 1946 GMC. Paring out: 1960 GMC pick up, cab and good bed. Don Berringer (OH) 419-289-0591 Wanted: GMC hood emblem for 194147 GMC C.O.E., also wanted: Intake, Exhaust Manifold for GMC C.O.E. 228, 248, 270. One for an updraft Carburetor Walter Heiniger (208) 8354720 (ID) Looking for info on 1975 GMC Jimmy Desert Edition, Rich Oddson (925) 719-0000 (CA) GMCs FOR SALE I have a 1947 250 GMC flatbed, single axle that I am not able to restore. If there is someone out there that would like to take on this project. Please contact me at [email protected], Fred Dutton. GTC Technical Advisors GMC Historian Don Meyer, GMC Historian, is available to field your questions. You may contact Don at (248) 693-1227 (Michigan) GMC Motorhomes John Biwersi, (651) 779-6498 Central Time Zone (MN), [email protected] 1947-53 Series 100-250 GMCs American Truck Historical Society (A.T.H.S.) mechanical advisor George Bennett has offered to help out GTC members with questions on 194753 Series 100-250 GMCs. Send a SASE please. George Bennett, 8678 US Highway 98, Sumrall, MS 39482 George has owned a 1961 GMC pickup for 44 years. He is also looking for used chrome park light trim rings for 1951-63 GMC pickups. Contact him if you can provide any leads. Canadian GMCs John Preikschat call (306) 771-2929 email [email protected] Late 1955 (2nd version) and 1956, 1957 GMCs Steven Cook, 16565 Lancaster Estates Dr., Grover, MO 63040 (314) 795-4700 or email: [email protected] Page 17 GMC Chapter Membership / Subscriber Form Indicate if joining as a POCI Member or a Subscriber ____ POCI Member indicate POCI # _________ Annual Dues = $15.00 ____ Subscriber, Non-POCI member - Annual Fee = $20.00 ____ Electronic Membership - Annual Fee = $12.00 (newsletter emailed) (US rates above, if outside of US, please add $5.00 to the rates above) NAME: ___________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ CITY: _________________________ STATE/PROV. ______________ ZIP/POSTAL CODE: ____________ PHONE: ___________________ email: ____________________________________________________ GMCs owned: _____________________________________________ Send check or money order made out to: GMC Truck Chapter of POCI c/o Ron Van Zytveld, 4101 Byron Rd. Hudsonville, MI 49426 nu Joi ! 016 2 s in Pontiac-Oakland Club GMC Truck Chapter GMC Truck Chapter of POCI c/o Paul Bergstrom, Editor 1165 County Road 83 Maple Plain, MN 55359