Issue 23 July 2015
Edmonton Chapter
Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F INTEREST: Maintenance and Members Rides Page. Safety Check Day Support Our Spon- sors.
Feel free to send articles to news- We had our first Maintenance Checklist for SVAA. We had 4 cars letter. for that day. Susan F. Shawn G. Cliff R. and John D. brought their Remember it is all vehicles, did the checklist and they are kept in the vehicles. We about enjoying will also host another Maintenance Checklist date to be an- Pontiacs and hav- nounced. Thank you Shawn for hosting the day! ing fun. Susan Fougere
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
SVAA Check 1
Member’s Ride 3 Executive 4 Trailer Maintenance 5
House Concert 6
Sponsor 7
Meals on Wheels 8
July Events 9
Classifieds 10
Sponsors 11
Wanted 13
Events 14
President’s Message 15
Events 16
Trailer Sponsors 19
Race News 20
Important News 24 P a g e 2 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper I s s u e 2 3 P a g e 3
Member’s Ride
My 1963 Grand Prix was a gift from my wife for my 50th Birthday! We saw the car advertised in the Auto Trader, it was listed in April and was August when we saw the ad. Thinking it would already be gone, my hopes were dashed. Mary insisted I call anyway. We spoke to the original owner several times, asked for a video of the car starting and running. Mary had already purchased our tickets to Barrett Jackson, so we told him that if we didn’t purchase a car there, we would love to buy his. While we were at the show he called us asking if we had bought a car or not. Of course we didn’t and asked if the ‘63 was still for sale.
We came home, called and told him to send us his banking info and arranged for transportation from Mississauga, Ontario. We were promised a 21day delivery from October 3, 2013. We waited until November 27, 2013 for our baby to arrive. Well, she arrived in the middle of a snow storm, frozen solid from being on a trailer for 6 days at temperatures of –26C and lower. “Help” calls went out to family and friends, we needed to push it around the block to the garage. Thank God for good friends and family!
Well we got her in and turned on 5 heaters overnight. We had to buy a new battery because it was bulging. After we replaced the battery, I turned the key and she roared to life for the fist time in her new home. It brought new tears to my eyes, his reply brought tears to ours. He made us promise to keep the “Black Rose” all origi- nal, which we have every intention of doing.
We keep in close contact with the original owner and his sons. We have sent them each a copy of the Calendar she is in. We send them pictures of any trophies she wins. Last February when we took her to World of Wheels, we called them and told them. His answer was “Oh My God!, my youngest just moved to Calgary”. He told his son, who then came to introduce himself and share stories with us of growing up with Dad and “The Rose”.
George Carnegie P a g e 4 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper For Sale
1965 Pontiac Parisienne Custom Sport Convertible, Dark Blue with white top, 283 Engine Automatic.
Phone: 780-922-2775; Asking Price: Taking bids.
Rose & Ken Cherniawsky
The Edmonton Chapter AIIPC Executive
Executive Committees President: Shawn Genge—[email protected] Sponsorship: Shawn Genge Vice President: Cliff Riles—[email protected] John Dampf Dave Scragg Secretary: Susan Fougere—[email protected] Terry Beuerlein
Treasurer: Terry Beuerlein—[email protected] Special Events: Mike Launer Kathy Deugau Sponsorships: John Dampf—[email protected] Charles Fougere Clem Lamoureux Special Events: Mike Launer— [email protected] Carlos Velasquez Kathy Deugau— [email protected] Newsletter: Jerry Stanic—Photographer Apparel: Mary & George Carnegie—[email protected] Don Meleshko—Photographer Garry Cooper—Editor Newsletter: Lance & Denise Briggs—[email protected] Denise Briggs—Typesetter Shawn Genge—Racing News Memberships: Martin Sharren—[email protected]
I s s u e 2 3 P a g e 5 Trailer Maintenance P a g e 6 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT
SUNDAY JULY 12, 2015 BRENT LEE AND FEATURING JAMIE WARREN!!
$20.00 ADVANCE TICKETS $25.00 AT THE GATE Kids 15 and under free
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BRENT AND JAMIE
FOR TICKETS call Denise at 780-961-0007
POT LUCK DINNER Gate: 2:30pm BYOB, CHAIRS Start: 4:00pm
Camping available Location: 58511 Hwy 2, Vimy, AB, Farm on East side of Hwy, 13km North of Legal turn off (30 mins North of St. Albert One Step
Back Mini Antique Car show Come show off your rides!
WARNING: Dancing SOME ADULT CONTENT IN SONGS I s s u e 2 3 P a g e 7 THANKS!
Hi Mike,
Just a quick note to say THANK YOU to you and the Members of the AIIPC for showing up despite the crazy weather on Saturday. The TV station was impressed and I will make sure to give you a copy when it is available ok.
On a different note, I would like to extend the same courtesy to your club members as I once did to the Edmonton Street Rod Association i.e. if your members could send me a picture of their re- spective car (digital) along with the year/ model and their respec- tive name, I will get the picture framed and proudly display on our feature wall inside the retail store. The more you send me the merrier of course.
This way, instead of just looking at the ESRA pic- tures, your members can feel part of Rock-N-Wash and we will proudly dis- play.
Let me know if this is of interest.
Cheers!
Sylvain Blouin President - Founder Rock-N-Wash®
P a g e 8 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper Meals on Wheels
As you all know, your AIIPC has always dedicated a lot of time and effort in charity work for different causes. This time it was Big Wheels Deliver Meals. Big Wheels De- liver Meals is a day where classic car owners work with Meals on Wheels and local celebrities to deliver meals to homebound people.
On June 5, 2015, five of the AIIPC members met with approximately 20 other classic car owners at the Save-On-Foods parking lot downtown on 109St. We were pre- registered so Meals on Wheels already had the meals prepared and had a list of which celebrity we were each matched with. So at 10:30 we met our celebrity and picked up our meals and prepared to head out to different areas of the city.
The celebrities were mostly local political dignitaries and a few Edmonton Oil Kings Hockey players.
I was paired up with newly elected NDP, MLA, Chris Nielsen from the Edmonton Decore riding. Our deliveries were all in his riding on the North side with some in Dick- insfield and Dover.
The people we visited ranged from 18 to 80 with a variety of issues such as being wheelchair bound and blindness. It was an eye opening experience for me.
We then returned to Save-On-Foods for an afternoon Show N Shine that was well at- tended by people from the area.
It’s always nice to be part of a worth while cause. If anyone is interested in helping deliver meals with Meals on Wheels, they are always looking for volunteers! Lance Briggs
Lance was with Chris Nielsen (MLA for Edmonton – Decore). Denise was with James Cum- ming. Mike was with David Shepherd (MLA for Edmonton – Centre), and Cal Wrathall (EMOW board member). Shawn was with our volunteer Torin and Marty Forbes. Sid was with Rod Loyola (MLA for Edmonton – Ellerslie). Issue 23 P a g e 9 July Events P a g e 10 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper Classifieds
FOR SALE 1967 FIREBIRD 350 SBC (bored 0.30 over, older rebuild), Turbo 400, new gas tank, Magnaflow ex- haust, Hooker ceramic headers, tires, Pontiac Rallye wheels, Holley Street Avenger 670, Grant wood steering wheel, starter, battery. NOTE: the flexplate will need to be replaced. I have a 455/400 set up out of a 1973 Grand Prix SJ that ran and drove that I pulled myself that I will sell WITH the car ONLY for EXTRA money. I will not sell the 455/400 by itself. Great car but have no time for. SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY PLEASE. $21,000 O.B.O. Rob at: 780-298-6070 Email: [email protected]
For Sale: 1961 Tempest with approx. 62,000 miles. Garaged until a few years ago. Please contact Warren Champion at (780) 438-5802 for more information.
I am searching for a 67 – 68 firebird for my daughter who lives in Red Deer...... wanted to buy 67 – 68 matching numbers original bird automatic with 350 or 400 ci motor. Can you help? Thanks for any help
e-mail me at [email protected]
Gail I s s u e 2 3 P a g e 11
AIIPC Sponsors
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Wanted
My eldest son is interested in acquiring a project vehicle, specifically a ’77 or ’78 T/A. Much appreciated! Please contact Doug Haberstock at (780) 449-5241 Home or (780) 431-1460 Private Office. Email: [email protected]
I am looking to source body parts for my 1964 Pontiac Parisienne and I am located in Maple Ridge, BC, a suburb of Vancouver. If you can send me any information on where to buy parts including mechanical as well as engine parts, please email me at [email protected] Any help would be appreciated.
For Sale
FOR SALE A beautiful 1994 25th anniversary Trans am original body and interior. Over $20k in upgrades including the engine. The engine is a 383 stroker (original block) including trans, suspension brakes and much more... Asking $15,000.00. Contact Ed at [email protected] Page 14 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper Club Events
- Sat July 4: Meguiars Tech Session, Learn how to Polish and Buff your ride. Starts at 10am Sharp – 4pm. Email [email protected] to register and get di- rections – Held At Mike Launer’s – (Special Event Co-ordinators residence).
- Sun July 5: Mainstreet Cruisers Show & Shine, Bonnie Doon Mall (West side by Sears) 10am – 4pm –Meeting at Safeway Parking lot at Bonnie Doon Mall 8:30 am.
- Sat July 11: Cougar Paint & Collision Inc. Retro Day party at Northlands Park is going to impress everyone, with a classic car show out on our tarmac and golden oldies play- ing all day long. 630 CHED will be broadcasting live onsite and collecting toy dona- tions for 630 CHED Santa’s Anonymous. Dress in your best 50s/60s outfit and take part in our retro costume contest. Winners will take home cash and other prizes! Call Eileen 780-477-6834 be there for 11am – gates closed at 12pm * Note once parked you can- not leave until the races are over at 4pm.
- Sat July 11: 9th Sylvan Lake Customs/Classics/S&S. Sylvan Lake, AB. Gord 403-887- 7047.
- Sun July 12: Westlock Wheels of Class Show & Shine Pioneer Museum – Meet at McDonald’s beside Ron Hodgson leaving at 10am. Stop in for House Concert after.
- Fri July 17: K-Days Parade – A few of the members with convertibles will be entered into the parade.
- Sat July 18: Camrose Cruiser Show & Shine, Cruise & Drive-in Movie - Camrose AB * Rainout July 25th. Ken 780-679-8347. We will depart at 8.30am from the Tim Horton’s at 5203 Discovery Way which is at exit 517 south on the Queen Elizabeth Hwy in Leduc.
- Sun July 19: NTCC Show & Shine - Drayton Valley, AB - Bob 780-621-8677.
- Sat July 25: 3rd Annual Rig Cruise Car Bike Truck Show & Shine. Katch Kan – 8210 McIntyre Rd - Maria 780-414-6083. Car registration at 9am show from 11am-4pm – proceeds to Stollery.
- Sun July 26: 2nd Annual K-Days Classic Car Show & Shine - Trevor 780-964- 9963. [email protected] or call (780)964-9963. www.kdaysccars.com 10am until 3pm at the La Perle Shopping Centre (9758 – 182 St). All vehicles registered prior to July 1 will receive a dash plaque. – No entry fee – 1st come 1 serve.
-Sun July 27-Aug2nd: Alberta Super Run 2015 Association, Red Deer AB - 403-396- 7502 www.rocknreddeer.com Aug 1& 2nd Public viewing 10am-4pm Westerner Park. I s s u e 2 3 P a g e 15
President’s Message
Well another Ron Hodgson's Show and Shine is in the books, I want to personally thank Mike Launer and his team for a job well done! We are in the middle of our show and shine season, members of our club have done well in picking up hard- ware at many shows. As a car club, we have a wide variety of vehicles and many outstanding restorations. Congratulations to all our winners this car show season.
The key to any successful car club is growth and volunteers, with our club we have seen good growth the past couple of years with membership over 100. We are always looking for new members, they don't have to own Pontiac's, they just have to enjoy the hobby and follow the AIIPC Mission statement. I personally would like to see more members with unique Pontiac's such as Fieros, Solstice, G8s, 4th Gen- eration Firebirds and Trans Ams, 1970s Grand Ams and Grand Prix, late 1990s super charged Bonnevilles. Pontiac was always on the leading edge of styling and per- formance up until 2009. Members, if you see these cars at shows, talk to the own- ers and suggest joining our club. I personally think we have the best car club in Al- berta , for events, friendship and growing the Pontiac hobby.
In any well organized club it takes volunteers to make a car show successful. Once again, we had another successful show with Ron Hodgson's All Make Show and Shine with all our proceeds going to Stars Ambulance. The countless man hours that it takes Mike and his team to produce a class event is staggering. I per- sonally would like to thank all our volunteers who helped this event once again be- come a success. Now that brings me to my next observation… We need new blood! We have the same 20 or so people helping out at all of our events. For our club to grow, we need fresh ideas, any bit of commitment is a help, with parking, selling tickets, setting up etc. Any help would be appreciated on a go forward basis.
Looking forward to seeing our members out the various car shows and show and shines the rest of the summer. I am fortunate enough to have a couple of new Pontiac's in my collection. One just arrived a few weeks ago and was fortunate enough to win at its first show. I am also looking forward to the Rocky Mountain Nationals in Mid July at Castrol Raceways and to help John Dampf on his quest for an Iron Man Trophy. Looking forward to meeting any new members and catching up with ones I have not seen in a while.
Shawn Genge AIIPC Edmonton Chapter President Page 16 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper August & September Events
-Sat Aug 1: Mulhurst Bay 4th Annual Show & Shine - Pigeon Lake, AB. Trista 780-389- 4390 [email protected] will depart at 8:30am from the Tim Horton’s at 5203 Dis- covery Way which is at exit 517 south on the Queen Elizabeth Hwy in Leduc.
-Sun Aug 2: Dropsicles Meltdown 2015 Truck & Car Show. Edmonton, AB. Paul www.dropsicles.com.
-Mon Aug 3: Tofield Lions Club Heritage Classic Show & Shine. Tofield, AB - Daryl 780 -662-3212. We will depart at 08:30am from the Tim Horton’s off Broadmoor Blvd and Pembina Rd, follow Yellowhead East and take exit for Broadmoor Blvd for Sherwood Park.
-Aug 4-8: Rock’n August.
- Wed Sept 9: Wed night cruise from A&W, 5035 Gateway Blvd – departing 6pm SHARP, we will cruise over to Don Wheaton to go over the site for our show for the 12 Sept. Rain or shine please if you have volunteered to help set up and take down I would like you to come so I can show you where things will be set up.
- Sat Sept 12: AIIPC - All Pontiac Show & Shine – Don Wheaton on Whyte 10727 Whyte Avenue. This is our club event. The event is from 10:00am to 4:00pm and the registration is $10.00, come early, fills up quickly. If you have volunteered to help please be there for 08:00am. Your cars will be given the best spots and registered first.
- Sun Sept 13: Crystal Kids – Show & Shine, Borden Park: 7507 Borden Park Road, Ed- monton - The event is from 10:00am to 4:00pm and the registration is $20.00. Con- tacts: Bryan LaFleche: 780-984-1025; [email protected], or Stephan Pertschy: 587- 921-6979; [email protected].
- Sat Sept 19: Lesco Show & Shine – Castrol Raceway. The event is from 11:00am to 5:00pm. This is primarily a Semi & Vintage Truck event but they’d like some of our Classic Iron to show off there. No registration and we won’t be entered for the judg- ing. We will be leaving the A&W in Devon at 10:30am sharp.
SPECIAL NOTES: We need lots of volunteers to sign up for the All Pontiac Show (Don Wheaton Sept 12th) – Please contact Mike at [email protected].
Support your club, wear your colours with pride and try to attend an event for fun and friendship. I s s u e 2 32 Page 17
SUPER RUN ROCKIN’ RED DEER 2015 The stage is set and everything is being put in place for Super Run 2015 in Red Deer, July 27 through August 8. Events include cruises to vari- ous local establishments, museums and private collections each day from Monday through Thursday and the well-known downtown cruise on Friday night, in addition to the show on Sat- urday and Sunday at the Westerner Fair Grounds. The event is limited to 850 entries and more and more vehicles from Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest will be making their way to Red Deer for what is arguably one of , if not the best, car events in western Canada. Rather than a dance this year, the Saturday evening dinner will present a concert-style venue featuring Dr. D’s Canadian Bandstand and acts by impersonators of Elvis, Marilyn Mon- roe, Tina Turner, Cher, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly & Garth Brooks. So mark your cal- endar and check out the website to register. Pre-register before May 1, 2015 and you could win $500.00. You won’t want to miss this. Regis- ter at www.rocknreddeer.com HELP IS NEEDED FROM OUR MEMBERS!
My name is Mark Kapusta and I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I purchased a 1946 Pontiac about a month ago and I have a few questions regarding. The previous owner said that the vehicle was from Canada and that the model is a Torpedo. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is as fol- lows: 6201905439. My question is I'm not sure if it is a Torpedo or a Fleetleader.
Also, where exactly in Canada was the vehicle assembled. I've done some research on-line, however a lot of the information contradicts itself.
I can send some pictures if that helps, also my cell phone number is 414-975-5094.
Thank you for your time, Mark Alberta Iron Indians P a g e 18 Pontiac Club Poncho Paper
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The month of June has ended and we are into the heart of the race season in Al- berta. I was unable to attend Street Legal Racing on June 12th as planed due to a rain out.
I just recently purchased a 1968 Firebird Race Car from the Vancouver Area, I will be picking it up in the next couple of weeks and look forward to racing it full time next year. It’s a fully certified 8.50 Race Car, with a Ford 9 inch rear end, Mark Williams ax- les, Strange center section with spool, Fiberglass Cowl, and bumpers. Transmission is a Turbo 400 with reverse valve body and pattern, Hurst shifter and line lock. And for a little more excitement a Trans Brake has been installed.
The interior has been left stock, the suspension has been upgraded with drag shocks and a fully adjust- able Cal Tracs. A set of Hooker Super Comp Head- ers and full 3 inch cross over exhaust.
I will be installing my freshly built All Pontiac Engine and will be running events throughout Western Can- ada and the USA. We are hoping to have the car dialed in to run No Box, Pro and Super Rod on a 10.10 index for April 2016.
John Dampf is in the final steps of getting his car sorted out for the Rocky Mountain Nationals at Castrol Raceways July 17th to 19th.
The final engine assembly is taking place as this goes to print. We are hoping for full testing the weekend of July 10th.
Pistons and rings are assembled and ready for the engine.
(Scott Hydaman placing pistons in the cylinders). I s s u e 2 3 Page 21
(John Dampf installing Crank Scraper.)
If things go well at the Rocky Mountain Nationals we will be making the trip to Mission on the August Long Weekend to attend the Old Time Drags. We look forward to attending more events throughout the summer.
Shawn Genge Page 22 Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Poncho Paper For Sale
1968 Firebird Ragtop, 350 engine and 3-Speed Automatic. Turquoise with white top. Asking $28,500.00 1 Large Shirt with AIIPC Logo, new. Call Sid at 780-483-7258.
1954 2 door Pontiac coupe that is all original. It has the 6 cylinder flat head, with almost 51,000 miles. It runs like a top, nice and quiet no problems. I've done plugs & wires, re-cored the Rad, belts, hoses, and an electric 6 volt fuel pump. (I don't know how to fix the original and this is more reliable.) It's also a 3 in the tree. Original interior that shows a 10/10 which is hard to find. All rubber seals, electrical wires etc is 100% good. No rust at all , it runs on a set of bias ply tires yet from 1966. I have part of a receipt, and are in perfect shape and kept out of the sun. Here are some pictures. It is ap- praised at $7,000.00 but I will consider $6,000.00 obo. I think that's fair as a quad is $12,000 new now a days. I can be reached at 780-886-2155 leave message or email at " [email protected]
A very successful attorney parked his brand new Lexus in front of his office, ready to show it off to his colleagues. As he was getting out, a truck came along too closely and completely tore off the driver's door.
Fortunately, a cop in a police car was close enough to see the accident and pulled up behind the Lexus with his lights flashing.
Before the cop had a chance to ask any questions, the attorney started screaming hysterically about how his Lexus, which he had just purchased the day before, was completely ruined and would never be the same, no matter how any car body shop tried to make it new again.
After the lawyer finally wound down from his rant, the cop shook his head in disbe- lief. "I can't believe how materialistic you lawyers are," he said. "You are so fo- cused on your possessions that you neglect the most important things in life."
"How can you say such a thing?" asked the lawyer.
The cop replied, "Don't you even realize that your left arm is missing? It was sev- ered when the truck hit you!"
"Oh, my God!!!" screamed the lawyer. "My Rolex!!" I s s u e 2 3 Page 23 Alberta Iron Indians Page 24 Pontiac Club Poncho Paper WE ARE ON THE WEB WWW.IRONINDIANS.AB.CA Alberta Iron Indians Pontiac Club Mission Statement
Promote camaraderie among our members.. Strive to preserve and enjoy Pontiacs.. Support the enjoyment and preservation of the Old Car Hobby. President Support Charity by fund Shawn Genge 780-717-3866 raising throughout the year. [email protected] Encourage others to support our efforts as a Club. * It Is All About Having Fun * * Preservation of Pontiacs * * Helping Charity * Encourage likeminded individuals to join us!
Important News
If you want to show off your AIIPC Edmonton Chapter Meetings held DEADLINES the last Monday of every month at ABC ride, please submit a short story Restaurant 127 St and 140 Ave from FOR NEWSLETTER and some pictures. We’d love 6:00 pm for supper, meeting starts at SUBMISSIONS to share it! 7:00pm to 9:00 pm. All food costs are Please support all club members’ responsibility. July 28, 2015 functions AIIPC Edmonton Chapter Cruises every August 27, 2015 Friday evening, through the summer, …..can be very rewarding. weather permitting, 7:00pm leaving White Oaks parking lot for a cruise Please send your around town. stories to Denise at ABC offers 15% off of food and drinks aiipcedmonton@ on Wednesday evenings for club mem- Outlook.com Twenty-third bers. Edition