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The
GMC
TIMES
The Newsletter of the GMC Truck Chapter of POCI
July/August 2015
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GTC Head Honchos
GMC TRUCK
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President
David Bailey
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July/August 2015
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Vice President
Steve Cook
Volume 9 ~ Number 4
The Official Publication of POCI’s
GMC Truck Chapter
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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,
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Times newsletter are $20.00 U.S. and
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to the GMC Times editor (use the
contact information listed at right).
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Treasurer
Ron Van Zytveld
4101 Byron Rd.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
ron@vansdelivery.com
Secretary,
Newsletter Editor,
Web Site Administrator:
Paul Bergstrom
1165 County Road 83
Maple Plain, MN 55359
(763) 479-2248
pontiacpaulb@gmail.com
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:
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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!
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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
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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
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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 pontiacpaulb@gmail.com or
mail them in to the editor’s address on the inside front cover.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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 bpenton48@hotmail.com (Pinedale, WY)
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FOR SALE in Oregon
2001 GMC Safari: shop manual
set & front hood bra. Contact Keith
Wood (845)476-1085, or email
woodkeb@frontiernet.net
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: pontiacpaulb@gmail.com or call (763) 479-2248
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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: Reed.Severance@jacobs.com
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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
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$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
bsells@frontier.com (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 zabs85@verizon.net
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 cjchevys@drtel.net
(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 Aaacolo@aol.com
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)
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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, gmgold@q.com, (575)
521-9116.
WANTED
Wanted: 1963 GMC Fleetside send
email to: chaz@astrohotrodshop.com
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 jerry.welden@yahoo.com
1956-1959 GMC Pickup with original
factory Pontiac V-8 engine. Contact
Jim Ketchersid at (205) 979-5387
(AL) or jimketcher@aol.com
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 bigjohn@sasktel.net
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)
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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
doodlebugpete@windstream.net
Wanted: 1954-59 GMC COE “Cannonball” diesels: artifacts, memorabilia, photos Also driver’s stories running
these trucks. James Semon (440) 9790831 nkp40@aol.com
Wanted: GMC COE, Delane Langton Billings, MT (406) 248-7205 email
bluebodyandpaint@yahoo.com
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 f_s_dutton@hotmail.com,
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), jbiwersi@mac.com
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 bigjohn@sasktel.net
Late 1955 (2nd version)
and 1956, 1957 GMCs
Steven Cook, 16565 Lancaster Estates
Dr., Grover, MO 63040 (314) 795-4700
or email: jumbodog54@sbcglobal.net
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