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Pontiacs of CENTRAL CALIFORNIA February 2017 NEWSLETTER

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President’s message

Viva Las Vegas

A great time was had by everyone who attended Casino Night at the

Berglund’s last month. Thanks Ron and Willa for the hospitality,

Andy Hoff was the big winner. Over the past few years it seems that

spring arrives earlier than usual. Time to pull the classic Pontiac

out of the garage, give it a quick wash and away you go, why not

head to the Garrett’s for an evening of Bunko and fun Saturday,

February 10.

Daytona 500 Party

Super Bowl is over and Baseball is still a few months away and that

means the Daytona 500 is just around the corner. Once again the

Massey’s Home is the place to be on Sunday, February 18th. If I

recall, Ron Berglund was the big winner last year.

Car Show

The first car show planning meeting for 2018 was held 2 weeks ago,

several items were discussed, most importantly was sponsorship. To

be blunt we need a major sponsor for our May 5th show. If you have

any ideas, or leads on an individual, company or organization that

would be a likely sponsor for our show, please reach out to Andy

for details and a pamphlet showing the various levels of

sponsorships.

In closing, keep Sam Fisher in your thoughts and prayers, Sam is

recovering from major back surgery. If you have time give him a

call and say “hello, get well”. As mentioned at the meeting last

month, reach out to a member who hasn’t attended a meeting for a

while and invite them to Monday’s meeting.

Valentine Quote:

Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than

your own.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Frank Mascola


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Minutes

Minutes January 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by President Frank Mascola. GUEST/VISITORS: There were no guests or visitors attending this meeting. MINUTES: There was one correction to the minutes: The motion was made by Dennis Simonson and seconded by Bill Richards that the Kitaharas be made honorary members of the POCC. The minutes were approved with this one correction.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s report was given by Judy Garrett. The beginning balance was 11,523.20 with $400 in deposits and 1,150.00 in disbursements; the ending balance was 10,772.00. Judy reminded the membership that membership dues are due this month: $24 for a member and $5 for an associate member. They can be paid at the meeting or mailed to Judy within the next month. Motion was made to carry and approve. OLD BUSINESS: Although the motion was made and seconded for the Kitaharas to be made honorary members of the POCC, it had not been taken to a vote at the November meeting. It was unanimously approved. NEW BUSINESS: The President raised the issue of needing more of the members to attend the meetings to offer their input to the issues discussed. This could be accomplished in a variety of ways: reminders of the upcoming meeting the week prior (Judy Garrett offered to send an email a week before the meetings), continue to have a drawing for $10 for a members name at each meeting, and phoning members and offer them a ride to the meeting. The President will be offering a surprise gift monthly – members can buy tickets for the drawing and the money will go to the general fund. CAR SHOW: Andy Hoff reported that the next planning meeting will be held on January 23, 2018 at 6PM at Wendy’s on Cedar near Herndon. Initial flyers for the show were distributed so members could begin to advertise the show. The Sponsorship Planning Committee met in December 2017 – a sponsorship committee log of their activity will be kept. Ron Berglund announced that the Oldsmobile club is still interested in supporting our car show. Dennis Simonson developed a trifold describing the different sponsorship levels. REPORTS POCI – Ron Berglund reminded the membership that the POCI election was coming up. They are getting ready for the National Convention being held on June 23rd through 28th, 2018.


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Minutes

ACTIVITIES: Ron and Willa Berglund distributed the upcoming activity sheets. One of the activities will be a casino night and it was requested that the POCC provide approximately $152 for expenses. Brian Massey distributed flyers for the Daytona party to be held at the Massey’s home. NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE - John Berglund indicated that the newly elected officer’s names were added to the website. Brian Massey provided a report to show the increase in activity on our website for 2017. ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES: Three birthdays will be celebrated this month – Mary Walters, Robbie Humphrey and Janie King. HEALTH AND WELFARE: Sam Fisher is expected to have back surgery – no date as yet. LADIES’ LUNCHEON: Cheryl Richards will continue to coordinate the monthly luncheon – January 31st it will be held at Marian’s restaurant in back of the Outback. CASH DRAWING: Mark Gunderson’s name was picked but as he was not present at the meeting the cash was not distributed. SURPRISE DRAWING: The Simonson's were the winners of the surprise drawing... The meeting adjourned at 7PM.

Suenell L. Tordini


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Pontiacs of Central California Mission Statement:

OUR MISSION, FUN!

We are made up of a group of people with various backgrounds who have one thing in common, we LOVE Pontiacs. We drive 'em, work on 'em, polish 'em, restore 'em, break 'em (even cuss 'em) and have a lot of fun doing it. Be it an old '52 Chieftain straight-eight, a new WS6 Trans Am, or anything in between.

We are individuals, couples, and families that like to get together for a variety of activities. We host an annual judged car show and participate as a club in other local and regional car shows. We have informal BBQ Show and Shines and get together for Brunch and Dinner Cruises. We also attend the local Cruise Nights as a group. The cars in the club range from Concours cars, daily drivers, drag racers and cars undergoing restoration. Our goal is to have FUN while enjoying our Pontiacs.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy, JOIN US!

POCC Past Presidents

Bill Richards 2017 Dennis Simonson 2016 Dean Davison 2015 Ron Berglund 2014 Bill Richards 2013 Keith Watts 2012 Jack Fusari 2011 Dave Valla 2010 Carl Smith 2009 Joel Garrett 2008 Greg Griggs 2007 Bill Richards 2006 Andy Hoff 2004-2005 Ron Berglund 2003 Joel Garrett 2001-2002 Dan Seibert 2000 Michael Yoshihara 1999 Glen McGhie 1998 Joel Garrett 1996-1997 Ron Berglund 1995 Jeff Boyle 1993-1994

Pontiacs of Central California Officers, 2018

President Frank Mascola 559-288-9217

Vice President Dennis Baker 559-322-8441 [email protected] Secretary Paula Yost 559-970-4774 [email protected] Treasurer Judy&JoelGarrett 559- 479-1636 [email protected] Newsletter John Berglund 559-790-9271 [email protected] Ron Berglund 559-259-2079 [email protected] Brian Massey 559-645-8018 [email protected]

General Membership meeting is held on 2nd Monday of the month, at Denny’s @ Blackstone & Herndon at 7PM. interested visitors are welcome.

mailto:[email protected]


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The POCC ladies celebrated their first luncheon of 2018 on the last day of January 2018. Birthday lady Janet King selected Marion's Mexican

Restaurant as the location for the luncheon... Everyone had fun bringing in the New Year eating delicious Mexican food.

Ladies luncheon

Happy Birthday!


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Pontiac 2+2 History

The Pontiac 2+2 is a full size automobile that was manufactured by Pontiac, built on the B-body chassis. It debuted for the 1964 model year as a trim-only option for the Pontiac Catalina, with special door panels, buckets seats, and center console and exterior badging. Pontiac marketed the 2+2 as the "big brother" to the popular Pontiac GTO.

Beginning in 1965 the name Catalina was no longer found on the car, although it was still an option on the Catalina. The 2+2 was equipped with a 421 cu in (6.9 L) engine, dual exhaust, heavy duty front springs as well as its own outer body trim appointments. It officially became its own series in 1966 on the same platform, but reverted again to an option on the Catalina in 1967 and was discontinued in the United States the same year due to poor sales.

It continued as a series in Canada until 1970. All Canadian-built 2+2's were equipped with a Pontiac body on a Chevrolet chassis, with the full range of Chevrolet engines available from inline 6-cylinder to big block V-8.

The name 2+2 reappeared briefly in 1986 on the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 G-body "aerobody" coupe, of which only 1,225 were built.

Design

The designation 2+2 was borrowed from European sports car terminology, for a seating arrangement of two in front plus two in the rear. It was designated officially at Pontiac as a "regular performance" model,[4] a thoroughly confusing designation for a vehicle that was clearly intended to be to the Catalina platform what the GTO was to the A-body Lemans: the standard drivetrain was a 2-barrel carburetor version of Pontiac's large 389 cu. in. V8 coupled to a floor-mounted 3-speed manual transmission; 3-speed automatic and 4-speed manual were options, as were a 4-barrel and Pontiac's signature 3x2 Tri-Power configuration. The suspension was stiffened with heavy duty springs and sway bar for improved handling. Starting in 1965 the 389 was replaced by a high-compression 421 cu in (6.9 L) V8, with displacement bumped to the 428 CID in 1967.

Although the 2+2 was discontinued by 1968, all options (except the Tri-Power, which Pontiac discontinued after 1966 under a mandate from GM) were still available, and units could be ordered with what amounted to a 2+2 without the badges.


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Exterior

The 2+2 was only available as a hardtop coupe or convertible. Distinguishing a 2+2 visually from a Catalina were faux louvers on the fenders or quarter panels. Annual changes meant the look and placement of the louvers were on different locations on the fenders from one year to the next. 1964 was the only year that the 2+2 came without them. Along with the badges that appeared on the fenders, hood, and interior to identify the 2+2, other details that appeared included a metal trim that ran the full length of the car, along the lower body line and skirt on the 1965 and 1966, and at mid-door height on the 1967. Another distinguishing feature was the pin-stripe trim package offered on 1965-67 models.

Interior]

The sport interior was equipped with individual bucket seats. Automatic transmission cars had a column shift as standard equipment, console and floor shift were optional. Manual transmission cars had a floor shift as standard equipment. The console was an option. The elegant Catalina dashboard was carried over as well, and fitted with fully functional gauges. Other optional features included a console-mounted vacuum gauge, to monitor efficient engine use while driving, and a tachometer mounted at the top left corner of the dash fascia and later the hood, as an option in 1967.

Engine

The Catalina and 2+2 were built on the shorter platform, but came with the same engine options as the larger Pontiac Bonneville model. The smaller 389 cu in (6.4 L) engine was standard in the Catalina, but not available in the 1965-1967 model 2+2s. All Canadian-built 2+2s were equipped with Chevrolet engines The 1986 GP 2+2's were all equipped with a 165HP 305 CID GM V-8 and automatic transmission.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Bonneville


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1964

Pontiac offered the 2+2 as a trim option only in 1964. Most of the trim specifics were found in the passenger compartment. Without the 2+2 badges on the outside, it looked like the base Catalina. Standard was the 389 cu in (6.4 L), OHV Trophy V8, rated at 283 hp (211 kW) with a Rochester 2-bbl carburetor, and a 3-speed transmission controlled by a floor shifter mounted through the center console. A 4-speed was available at extra cost, as was an automatic.

Model year

Engine name

Displacement Carburetor series (bbl)

Output @ rpm Torque @ rpm

1964 Trophy V8

389 cu in (6.4 L)

Rochester 2-G (2)[5]

283 hp (211 kW; 287 PS) @ 4400

418 lb⋅ft (567 N⋅m) @ 2800

1964 Trophy V8

389 cu in (6.4 L)

Rochester 2-G (2) x3

330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS) @ 4600

430 lb⋅ft (583 N⋅m) @ 3200

1964 Trophy V8

421 cu in (6.9 L)

Rochester 2-G (4)

320 hp (239 kW; 324 PS) @ 4400

455 lb⋅ft (617 N⋅m) @ 2800

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_valve

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_2%2B2#cite_note-5


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1965-67

Pontiac dropped the "Trophy" name for the 1965 model year, but it was also the year that the 2+2 was assigned its own power plant, the 421 cu in (6.9 L) "2+2 V8". Identifying the 2+2 was by the louvers that were incorporated into the bodywork. Standard features included heavy-duty springs and shock absorbers, a 3-speed synchromesh manual transmission (a 4-speed with a Hurst shifter was optional), dual exhausts, and a performance axle ratio of 3.42:1. A new Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission replaced the Hydramatic. Car and Driver (March 1965) tested a Catalina 428 and recorded a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h) and a 0-60 time of just 3.9 seconds.

Model year

Engine name



1965-66 2+2 V8 421 cu in (6.9 L)

Rochester 2-G (4)

338 hp (252 kW; 343 PS) @ 4600

459 lb⋅ft (622 N⋅m) @ 2800

1965-66 2+2 V8 421 cu in (6.9 L)


356 hp (265 kW; 361 PS) @ 4800

459 lb⋅ft (622 N⋅m) @ 3200

1965-66 2+2 HO V8

421 cu in (6.9 L)


376 hp (280 kW; 381 PS) @ 5000

461 lb⋅ft (625 N⋅m) @ 3600

1967 2+2 V8 428 cu in (7.0 L)

Rochester Q-Jet (4)

360 hp (268 kW; 365 PS) @ 4600

472 lb⋅ft (640 N⋅m) @ 2800

1967 2+2 HO V8

428 cu in (7.0 L)

Rochester Q-Jet (4)

376 hp (280 kW; 381 PS) @ 5100

465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_and_Driver


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Canadian 2+2

In 1967, GM of Canada debuted the Parisienne 2+2, based on the Parisienne series that replaced the Parisienne Custom Sport from a year earlier. All Pontiacs manufactured and sold in Canada were unique from their U.S. counterparts as GM of Canada fitted re-proportioned US Pontiac bodies to the Chevrolet Impala chassis and drive trains. Canadian purchasers of the 2+2 could therefore order any Chevrolet V8 engine option like the 283 and 327 in³ small-block engines, or the 396 and 427 in³ "Mark IV" big-block. The trim options were slightly different as well, with Chevrolet's 15-inch Rally rims were used instead of a standard 14" steel rim or the optional Pontiac Motor Division's Kelsey-Hayes "8-lug" integral wheel/brake-drum sets. A 250 cu in (4.1 L) 155 hp (116 kW; 157 PS) straight-6 engine was standard in 1967, which meant that the Canadian 2+2 was a Parisienne with louvers, exterior and interior badges, as well as bucket seats and center console (which were options on the Parisienne) as standard equipment.

1967-70

Model year

Engine name



1967 Astro-6 I-6 250 cu in (4.1 L)

Rochester 2-G (1) 155 hp (116 kW; 157 PS) @ 4200

235 lb⋅ft (319 N⋅m) @ 1600

1967 Astro-Flash 283 cu in (4.6 L)

Rochester 2-G (2) 195 hp (145 kW; 198 PS)@ 4800

NA

1967-68 Astro-Jet 396 cu in (6.5 L)

Rochester Q-Jet (4) 325 hp (242 kW; 330 PS) @ 4800

400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m) @ 2800

1967-69 Astro-Flash 427 cu in (7.0 L)


470 lb⋅ft (637 N⋅m) @ 3200

1968-70 Astro-Flash 350 cu in (5.7 L)


380 lb⋅ft (515 N⋅m) @ 2800

1969 Astro-Jet 396 cu in (6.5 L)


400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m) @ 2800



NA



NA



500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) @ 2800

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Canada

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Parisienne

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Impala

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chassis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Small-Block_engine#283

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Small-Block_engine#327

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Big-Block_engine#396

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Big-Block_engine#427


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We tried something new to kick off the 2018 New Year for a Pontiac Club activity. We had 32 people from the club and five friends helping us with the casino tables, so we had a full house at the Berglund’s’. We had a roulette table, three blackjack tables and a Texas Hold ’em table. Everyone got $500.00 worth of chips for their ten dollars at the door, if they wanted to play. There were a lot of “new” people to the roulette game, and what a nice venue to learn the game. Chips were flying all over the board! Not a BIG winner here though, maybe you need to up your stakes next year players! Talk to Dennis Simonson about how to win at Texas Hold ‘em….I think his trick was to mosey over there for the last hand when everyone was “all in”, then all it took was a winning hand!! That was a great strategy Dennis. At the three blackjack tables there were two winners, both at Ron Berglund’s table. It seems that he, as a dealer, could not win a hand (something you NEVER find in Vegas!)! Nice, for all of the people at his table, we now know why people didn’t give up their seats at his table. Bob’s table was win some lose some it seems, but Nadine’s table was dealer takes all, all night….too bad for those people that didn’t leave her table in search of greener pasture.


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Everyone brought a finger food, and we had some awesome things to eat! Thank you everyone. At the end of the evening, prizes were awarded to the top three people that accumulated the most value in chips. I honestly do not remember the exact amount of these chip winnings, so the amount won is approximate… Andy Hoff won 1st place ($65.00) for winnings of $3,200.00, Dennis Simonson won 2nd place ($45.00) with winnings of $2,200.00, and John Berglund won 3rd place ($40.00) with winnings of $1,900.00. Congratulations to the three of them! There was $100.00, kept out of the “buy in” money, to offset the rental of the roulette table, and that went back to the club. All in all it was a fun night, and maybe we can do it again next year!!

Casino Night Winners Circle!!! With Hosts Ron & Willa Berglund


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Need Activity Info?

Contact

February 10 Bunko Party at the Garrett’s 12 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 18 Daytona 500 Party at the Massey’s 28 Ladies Luncheon March 12 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 17 or 24Activity to be determined hosted by the Massey’s 28 Ladies Luncheon Other: Selma Swap Meet April 9 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 14 Mystery Car Event with the Berglund’s 25 Ladies Luncheon Other: Castle Air Base Car Show, April 28th Tower Car Show Kingsburg Car Show May 4 – 5 20th annual Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac car show 14 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 30 Ladies Luncheon Other: American Legion Car Show, May 12th Warbirds, Wings and Wheels Car Show, May 12th June 11 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 16 Club Activity – Underground Gardens 27 Ladies Luncheon Other: Pismo Beach Car Show July 7 Club Activity 9 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 25 Ladies Luncheon August 11 Club Activity 13 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 29 Ladies Luncheons

Check out past club activity photos and newsletters at

pontiacsofcentralcalifornia.org

Activities Director

559-259-2079

[email protected]

September 8 Club Activity 10 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 26 Ladies Luncheon October 8 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 27 Halloween Party at the Berglund’s 31 Ladies Luncheon Other: Potluck at the Hoff’s November 3 Toys for Tots Car Show 12 Monthly Meeting at Denny’s 28 Ladies Luncheon Other: Veteran’s Parade December 1 Zoolights, Fresno Chaffee Zoo 9 Annual POCC Christmas Party


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General Membership Meetings: Second Monday of the Month

Denny’s 30 E Herndon Ave Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-435-5638

Dinner: 6:00PM / Meeting: 7:00PM www.pontiacsofcentralcalifornia.org

1968 Pontiac Parisienne 2+2

http://classiccardb.com/pontiac/31721-1968-pontiac-parisienne-22-catalina-bonneville-.html

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