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The Newsletter of the GMC Truck Chapter of POCI January/February 2019 THE GMC TIMES 1972 GMC Jimmy
The Newsletter of the GMC Truck Chapter of POCI
January/February 2019
THE GMC TIMES
1972 GMC Jimmy
The GMC TimesJan. / Feb. 2019
Volume 13 ~ Number 1
The Official Publication of POCI’s GMC Truck Chapter
Pontiac Oakland Club InternationalChapter #93 ~ Established 2007
www.gmctruckclub.wordpress.com
The GMC Times is published six times per year by the GMC Truck Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club Interna-tional (POCI), a nonprofit organization.
The GMC Truck Chapter, founded in 2007, is dedicated to the preservation, res-toration, education and enjoyment of all GMC vehicles, stock or modified. Mem-bership 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 “sub-scription only” rates for the GMC Times newsletter are $20.00 U.S. and $25.00 (outside of U.S.) An “elec-tronic” membership is available for $12.00 per year. Send change of ad-dress notices and article submissions to the GMC Times editor (use the contact information listed at right).
GTC Head Honchos
PresidentDennis Carol
9503 Country Club LaneDavison, MI 48423
Vice PresidentJohn Preikschat
PO Box 310 Station MainWhite City, SK, Canada
(306)[email protected]
TreasurerDon Berringer
1303 U.S. Hwy 42 Ashland, OH 44805
419-282-1200 [email protected]
Secretary, Newsletter Editor,
Web Site Administrator:Paul Bergstrom
PO Box 68Maple Plain, MN 55359
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PREZ SEZBy the time you read this, the BIG game is over. The game was a defensive strug-gle, and the new commercials for me were “meh” at best. There were a few I liked, but there was a lot more that I didn’t. I was pretty much underwhelmed by it all.
That pretty much sums up my opinion of the GMC display at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) too, this past January. The GMC display was nearly identical to last year’s. The big focus this year was on the all-new, redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra pick-up truck, with special emphasis on the “multipro tailgate”. Now based on the crowds that I’ve seen around that tailgate - both last fall and this winter, I think that option will be a smash hit, so long as GM doesn’t over price it. This year’s auto show was the last winter NAIAS. In 18 months, it will switch to a summer-based show.
I have my first indoor custom car show this weekend and the 67th-annual Detroit Autorama is a month away. I am looking forward to seeing some great looking chrome and paint jobs at both these shows. I hope it will spark some creative juices for working on my rides as well. This week I also start working with my local downtown development authority to start planning our weekly Friday night cruise-ins that stretch from mid-May to mid-September.
Are you involved in your local community? Are you involved in your local car club, charity, or special interest? I hope so. Car and truck people are the most generous people I know. They not only give money, but they give time and of themselves. Pass that generosity on, won’t you?
I hope you remember your special sweetheart this month and do something special for him or her. Dennis Carol, GTC Prez.
…..because everything else is just a card and cheap box of chocolates!
Special shout out to Valentine Buick-GMC this month, located in the Dayton-Fairborn Ohio area, for using their logo.
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Member Stories & GMC Truck Photos Wanted!
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Members... send us some photos of your trucks!
Help us spread the word! Recruit a new member today.
GMC Truck ChapterAnnual Meeting
The GMC Truck Chapter Annual Meeting will be held at the POCI Convention in Gettysburg on:
July 17th8:00 - 9:30 a.m
Wyndham Hotel (Salon B)
Please email Paul B. ([email protected]) if you are planning to attend. Also, let us know if you have suggestions for the meeting agenda.
PLEASE VOTEPOCI BOD Elections
Attention GMC Truck Chapter members that are members of POCI!Please vote in POCI’s 2019 Board of Directors election (ballots were mailed with the 2/19 Smoke Signals). Indicate that your Chaper Afffiliation is “GMC Truck Chapter”. We may win a $100 award for the chapter with the highest # of members voting!
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From The Driver’s Seat
Happy New Yearto all of our members! I hope 2019 is treating you all well so far. We’re sure looking forward to Spring here in Min-nesota, sub-zero temps are getting old and now we are having record snowfalls in February!
Thanks to Dennis Carol for the pho-tos and articles this month. Wow, who knew about the GMC Chevette? That’s a new one on me! Until the next issue... Keep on Truckin’!
Paul Bergstrom, Editor
GMC Truck Chapter website:
gmctruckclub.wordpress.com
2019POCI ConventionGettysburg, PAJuly 16-21, 2019
POCI’s 2019 Convention announce-ments are being published in the Smoke Signals. See pages 60-61 in the December issue for the latest update on events and tours being planned.
Registration for the event is available on line ($65) at www.poci.org.
The two host hotels (Wyndham Get-tysburgand the Courtyard Marriot) are sold out. There is a list of over-flow hotels and campground informa-tion on the poci.org website.
Activity Packet Guides will be mailed out March 15th to all members who are registered for the convention.
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Share your GMC photos and vintage ads with the GTC! Items can be scanned and returned, contact Paul B.
The GMC Chevette
By: Dennis Carol
The GMC Chevette is the only automobile that GMC has sold, in the modern era. GMC sold GMC badged Pontiac-built taxi cabs to Yellow Cab Company back in the early 1930s. The GMC Chevette was sold from 1992 to 1995 by General Mo-tors do Brazil specifically for the Argentinian market, where it was sold by both Chevrolet and Renault dealers at the time.
The GMC Chevette was a variation of the General Motors T-car platform which included the Chevrolet Chevette, Pontiac T-1000, Vauxhall Chevette and Astra, Opel Kadett, and Isuzu Gemini. The GMC Chevette was offered as both a 2-door sedan and as a 4-door sedan. It was powered by a 1.4-liter overhead camshaft en-gine. An optional 1.7-liter Isuzu diesel engine was also available. A pickup truck version of the Chevette was sold under the Chevrolet 500 name.
4-door version
ON THE COVER: 1972 GMC Jimmy Black 4WD, Black Interior
Riding High! 1972 GMC Black Jimmy,Topless Blazer, 350 automatic, Pow-er Steering, Power Brakes, Factory AC truck. Lifted and rolling on brand new Mickey Thompson tires and New chrome wheels. Vehicle is marked as SOLD. Someone picked up a very nice Jimmy!
Source: https://www.admcars.com
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GMC Astro 95
This Thrifty Drug GMC Astro 95 is pulling a set of “Wiggle Wagons” in mid 1980s Northern California. Note the Multiple License Plates required for each state the tractor operated in and the “Dragfoiler” air deflector and traction chain hangers on the trailers. Chain racks config-ured this way are still the preferred
configuration. A good driver can hang a complete six chain set of iron in about 30min versus the 50-60min if they are all hung on the tractor. The square tanks allow additional fuel to be carried in the same space along the frame rail; the abil-ity to operate for 2-3 days on a single tank became more important after the ’73 and ’79 shortages.
Source: http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-coe-semi-tractor/
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North American Auto Show
Paul,
Here are some photos from the North American International Auto Show.
Dennis Carol
The 2019 Sierra AT4, Yukon and Terrain Denalis.
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North American Auto Show
GMC COEsThe COE really came into their element in the 60s and 70s as the Interstate High-way System built out and truck traffic and trailer lengths grew. Because most states in the eastern half of the country had very restrictive laws about total over-all vehi-cle length, equipment design had to think within the proverbial box.This Mack COE with a 40′ semi-trailer represents the typi-cal over-the road semi-trailer rig in the US during the pre-deregulation era.
The only way to squeeze a larger trailer into the same length and width “box” was to shrink the cab. The ad copy of the tractor OEMs shows that they competed to offer the shortest Bumper to Back of Cab (BBC). Operator comfort played second fiddle to the squeezing out every cubic foot of cargo space.
Source: http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-coe-semi-tractor/
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Yeah Motor’s
The GMC cannonball semi-truck is named after stuntman Erwin Baker. GMC used him in their early marketing campaigns to promote the durability of their vehicles. For instance, in 1927 Erwin drove a two-ton GMC tanker full of water from one end of the country to the other. It was a 3,700-mile road trip beginning in New York City and ending in San Francisco. During the trip he averaged about 27 mph over the five-day, 17-hour excursion. So, when GMC decided to produce a semi-truck representative of the type of durability and performance people thought of, they chose the name “Cannonball.” It was Erwin Baker’s nickname.
1949 GMC 3/4 Ton FC152Woah. We’re on a roll with the outlandish trucks now. This one is as rare as it is fun to stare at. Obviously, the exterior paint scheme is the first thing that stands out (Bronze Firemist), but look deeper at this truck and you’ll see some excellent worksmanship. This truck underwent a four-year, frame-off restoration and the finished product is stunning!
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Rare and Classic Trucks
1955 GMC Tow TruckHere’s a truck to tow all the other trucks on this list. The excellently-done restora-tion job on this tow-truck makes has turned this work-only into a work-and-play vehicle! The Sky Blue paint job is a classic and an amazing frame-on complete restoration of this truck was carefully performed including the in-line six-cylinder motor. What a beauty!
Source: https://yeahmotor.com/trucks/semi-trucks/19/?v=2Submitted by: Dennis Carol
Camping GMC style!
I sure like this camping rig! Photo found on the internet.
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Fun With Futrliners!
Bulldog Barn Find: 1957 GMC Dump Truck
Just as it is with a real dog, everyone has their preferences. Some have an acquired taste for a COE, while others might prefer the look of this 1957 GMC Bulldog dump truck. It is has a buy it now price of $2,500 with the ability to make an offer and if you purchase it, the truck is locat-ed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Read more at https://barnfinds.com/bulldog-barn-find-1957-gmc-dump-truck/#0Pd5mO148XLw0eIQ.99
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We Invite You to Join POCIGMC Truck Owners are Welcome!
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RUGGED GMC MOTORHOME! The body has been dropped onto a Duramax pickup chasis. This coach is used on a regular basis.
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Thank you for your continued support!
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1957 GMC extended cab w/’65 389 2 bbl, auto, Chevy front clip. Not com-pleted, project. Best offer over $7,500. Nelson Powell (618) 347-2370 (IL)
GMCs FOR SALE PARTS FOR SALE
Literature for sale: 1998 GMC Denali info in styrofoam block, unopened $18 postage paid; 1999 GMC Sierra tri-fold box info. $15 postage paid; 2002 GMC Envoy tri-fold box info $15 post-age 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
305 V-6 Rebuilt Comp Eng 3,000 mi, Best Offer Must Sell. Roger Aho (734) 751-9316 (Plymouth, MI)
305 V6 engine: 3,500 miles on prof. rebuild, the works! $900. Walt Heini-ger 208-835-4720 (Troy, ID)
(4) 1952 GMC center hubcaps: white lettering $50 + shipping. Howard Ko-lus (717)766-6444 (7/19)
For Sale: NOS 1965 GMC Truck Right Side Front Fender Part #1-3781472 $150 or best offer John C. Zaborowski (814) 739-9421 (PA), e-mail [email protected]
1954-57 GMC 6-volt radio, exc. work-ing condition with original installation instructions and manual. $575 Daniel Rush (207) 985-9850 [email protected]
1957 GMC: Camaro sub frame. 1966 389 motor.700 r4 trans. Cruise control, tilt wheel, vintage air/heater, power steering, power brakes. We drive this truck anywhere, it gets noticed wher-ever it goes. Iowa. Fly in, drive home! Asking: $22,000 Rainer Nielsen, [email protected]. 712-431-6837
1937 GMC F18D Cab Over: 228 6 cyl., recently restored - 2 stage ure-thane paint-Apple Green. Runs good, brakes done, new clutch $16,900. Was the cover GMC on the Oct. 2017 Smoke Signals. John Wazorick (623) 695-6031 (AZ)
1952 GMC Suburban: Original, non-molested, very good condition, minor rust, has barn door style rear doors. seats good, 3rd seat has frame no cush-ions. Mileage 58054 believed to be actual. Daily driver. $19,775. Brian Bandow (715) 295-0471 (WI) ss
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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]
Wanted: 1960-66 grill guard: looking for grill guard/brush guard. Less inter-ested in “Smash Hit” type. Could pick up at convention. Natalie Preikschat email:[email protected] (306)692-3938
Wanted: 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)
1954-1965 2-ton Chevy/GMC spare wheel carrier (underframe) and long 1/2” bolts with very large wing nuts. James Tobler (308) 473-7865 (NE)
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GMC 15” Trim Rings and Center Caps. Set of 4 originally equipped on my 1989 GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD Si-erra Grande. Three in very good con-dition, one has small dent. $15 FOB Las Cruces, NM. Contact Gerson at [email protected] or call/text (575) 639-0545.
Mid 60s GMC V6 cyl. heads w/rocker arms, 1 block with cam, no crankshaft, misc other parts $100 for all, you pick up. parts have been stored inside for the lastb 30 yrs. Call for more details. William Rule (410) 658-4308 (DE) (7/19)
PARTS FOR SALE
1954-57 GMC 6-volt radio, exc. working condition with original in-stallation instructions and manual. $575 Daniel Rush (207) 985-9850 [email protected]
Shop Manual: GMC Hydramatic Transmission. Printed 1957. Also covers PTO Gearbox and 2 and 3 speed Reduction Units. Shopworn and faded, but complete and intact. $35 with postage paid. George Field 804-752-6384 (VA)
Original style maroon seat cover set for ‘48-54 French stitched, excellent cond., some holes from retainer - do not show $400 new - asking $200. Charles Petty, [email protected]
Classified AdsWANTED
Wanted-1956 GMC hood bird. Scott Martin (541) 482-8047 (6/19)
Wanted: Any GMC truck or tractor prior to 1950. Joe Castellana 404-808-1010 (GA)
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Wanted: 1949 GMC pickup ignition surround ring/lock, diagram for throt-tle & carb., AM radio (complete, was radio delete). Kerry Klotzman (216) 469-0190 [email protected]
Wanted: Continental 4-cyl. engine for a 1920 GMC 3/4 ton Model 16 truck, need for parts. Also, 1922 Buda engine specs. Dennis Klug (320) 251-3133
Wanted: for 1959 GMC: “Fleetside” bed emblems, can be very rough, for a trailer. ‘60’-66 GMC grill guard/brush guard, less interested in Smash Hit type Natalie Preikschat (306) 692-3938
Wanted: for 1916 GMC Model 15 3/4 Ton - rear axle assembly w/torque tube and driveshaft. Made by Weston-Mott Co., or a tooth pinion gear #N257-9 Pat. 5-12-14, Number 100834, 20 degrees. Call Francis Everett (208) 288-5521 (ID)
Wanted: for 1989 GMC Sierra 3500 SL Dump Truck (SWB) grille, tan door panels, dash rubber floor mat, rubber cover for brake, what have you? Deane Fehrman (303) 880-2900
Wanted: flywheel for 1955 GMC Pontiac V8 (175 tooth) Ted Bustos, 24 Bailey Ridge Rd, Garden Valley, ID 83622
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. Don Ber-ringer (OH) 419-289-0591
Wanted: Literature/brochures for ‘37 to ‘58 Canadian GMC light duty truck showing panel trucks and sedan deliv-eries. Wanted for 1949 3/4-ton: radio, fog lights John Preikschat (306) 771-2929 [email protected]
Wanted: cab for 1/2 ton ‘69 GMC pick up. Lloyd Oman, Box 131, Brady, NE 69123 (308) 930-0131
Wanted: ‘46 GMC lower front grille. Louis Flippin (336) 986-8802 (NC)
Wanted: Any speed equipment for 50’s GMC 228-302 C.I. engine (in-take manifold, exhaust headers, carbs., etc). Duane Peterson 716-664-1973 or [email protected]
Wanted: ‘92-‘99 Suburban Running Boards. I am in need of the factory ABS molded black plastic running board in excellent to mint condition. These boards consist of a long center along with a front and rear end-cap. Bryan Hartley, [email protected] 317-530-5574
Wanted: 1954-59 GMC COE “Can-nonball” diesels: artifacts, memora-bilia, photos Also driver’s stories run-ning these trucks. James Semon (440) 979-0831 [email protected]
Wanted: GMC COE, Delane Lang-ton Billings, MT (406) 248-7205 email [email protected]
Wanted: 1-2 full cover hubcaps for ‘69 1/2 ton GMC pick up. Mark Frei-tas (978) 808-5665
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GTC Technical Advisors
GMC HistorianDon Meyer, GMC Historian, is avail-able to field your questions. You may contact Don at (248) 693-1227 (Michi-gan)
GMC MotorhomesJohn 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 1947-53 Series 100-250 GMCs. Send a SASE please. George Bennett, 8678 US Highway 98, Sumrall, MS 39482 George has owned a 1961 GMC pick-up 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 GMCsJohn Preikschat call (306) 771-2929 email [email protected]
Late 1955 (2nd version) and 1956, 1957 GMCs
Steven Cook, 16565 Lancaster Es-tates Dr., Grover, MO 63040 (314) 795-4700 or email: [email protected]
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NEXT ISSUE...how about a feature onYOUR GMC TRUCK?
WANTED
Wanted:’59 GMC 100 owners manual, info on the dash layout, etc for the ‘59 GMC. Brian Sells [email protected]
Wanted: GMC hood emblem for 1941-47 GMC C.O.E.; Intake, Exhaust Mani-fold for GMC C.O.E. 228, 248, 270. One for an updraft Carburetor Walter Heini-ger (208) 835-4720 (ID)
Restoring a 1989 3500 short-wheel-base “Tipper”. Could use tan interior parts, door panels, dash, upholstery and good grille. Also married to “S-Series” (1955-67) IH 3/4-ton pickups and parts. Interested in sales brochures for both. Deane Tehrman (303) 880-2900 or email [email protected]
Front clip & bumper for a 1957 GMC Pick Up. Prefer factory light blue color. Jim Goltz (507) 828-9712 email [email protected] (MN)
Wanted: set of hubcaps for a 1966 GMC Suburban, 4-wheel drive, 1/2 ton. Don Golm (708) 485-6950
Always looking for photos of GMC Cannonball trucks, James Semon Sr. [email protected]
Wanted: 1959 GMC Truck “wideside” or Suburban with original Pontiac V-8. Any condition. 910-686-0899 John Ke-ating (NC)
Wanted: ‘53 to ‘72 GMC 2-wheel drive automatic pick up, short bed, solid. [email protected] (920) 621-0584
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