Arizona Pontiac Power group forming for events & things to do. 1st event this month
 

The online Arizona Pontiac Power group is forming as an internet Pontiac club here in Arizona. It is free and we look forward to getting together for fun and events.

here is a direct link. All invited



http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-Pontiac-power-group/

I'm all signed up, Steve. Thanks for creating the group for us Arizona Pontiac guys! Should be fun to be able to rendevous for events, etc... Looking forward to it! :)

Joined the first day!! This will be a great way for Pontiac fans in Arizona & further to keep in touch. There are allready several outings planned & more to come. There are 17 members in just a few days!!

I joined as well. Looks like it will be a good resource for local Pontiac events. Thanks!

Hey guy!! make sure you keep the group aware of any stuff going on up north!! I would have no problem coming up for a show or breakfast!! Am sure others would be interested also. Site is doing pretty good,,, 22 members in a little over a week!

2012 GTOAA NATIONALS
 

You guys are all invited to the 2012 GTOAA Nationals at Loveland, Co. JULY 3-8. Show is open to ALL PONTIACS and WE ARE RACING AT BANDIMERE!!

Thanks! Hope to be there this year... :D

I already posted one event. Our 10th annual Charity car show is in June. On the 8th and 9th. Still a little way out. I am IC for the show. We just added a B/O/P 1st and 2nd place trophy. I would LOVE for a bunch of Pontiacs to make a showing this coming year! We have a pretty good little show with around 90 cars.
Nik C.

Gosh, we had a blast today on our first hike exploring parts of adandoned hiways, finding wrecked cars from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, going up a stream and more! Then we had a cruise night meet. Good times indeed.

Previously, I had found 2 cars in the area but, had not explored them. We not only explored these 2 but, found 3 others!
Here I am holding part of an early 50s Buick fender. We found most of the car wrapped around a tree in a wash.
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Here is a 53 or 54 chebby

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Here we are at the abandoned Claypool tunnel This hiway tunnel was used from 1922-1951

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Great pictures Steve!! Sorry I couldnt make it. Waiting for the next one!!

Indeed it was a Great Day! I only wish more people could have joined us. We're planning another one of these adventures in early January, so any of you AZ Pontiac guys, please come along! Everyone is welcome, and it's such a beautiful area, it's a shame not to be there! :D

This trip was amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better day. It was great fun blasting around in Todd's wagon from location to location and exploring new terrain on foot. There's lots more pictures of the trip on the APPG website (the link's listed in Steve's signature) and also descriptions of other events that are planned. It's a great group, and I encourage others to join. Thanks for setting it up Steve!

Thanks for the nice words Jeff!
Here are a few pics I found in my files. My best guess is sometime around WWII. These pics show both ends of the abandoned tunnel.

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This car we are still trying to figure out what it is. something around 1940, it is a 2 door with a split back window.

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Todd thinks it could be a '37 Ford, he may be right.

Any luck with trim tag ID?

We still have a '64 chev, '58 Pontiac convertible, '51 Merc and others to explore. Lots of old wrecks sitting for decades if you know where to look..

This group has only been up & running for 3 weeks & allready has 30 members!!! LOTS of stuff scheduled in Az in the coming months. Car shows, cruise in's, drag racing & much more. This is a great way to keep in touch!!

Hi Steve. I don't visit this forum much (as I haven't been in town for any events) so I almost missed this announcement - luckily someone mentioned it in the lobby, so I checked it out and joined today. Thanks!

Welcome Mike!!! LOTS of stuff scheduled in the coming months. Make sure you let us know when your back in town!!

We now have 40 members in less than 40 days!

There are 4-5 events planned for the next few days-

1. This Saturday 1-7 we are meeting at a new auto swap meet at the fairgrounds.

2. then, later in the day, we are meeting in Scottdale at the Pavillions for the car show.

3 Sunday, there is also a swap meet at GCC. 59th ave/Olive

Next week

4. Tuesday 1-10-12 is our 2nd automotive archeology hike adventure. Besides looking and exploring old, abandoned cars, we will be hiking sections of old hiway from the 30s and 40s. Who knows what we will find this time?

5. 1-11 Wednesday is another snowboarding/ski trip to Sunrise ski area. Conditions are excellent with all 3 mountains open.!

6. Saturday 1-14 it is back to the Pavillions in Scottsdale.

Whew! lots to do in Arizona in January

The Auto Archeology Hike Adventure yesterday was a bit hit! Four of us made the 300+ mile roundtrip from Phoenix up thru the Salt River Canyon, and back again in our vintage Pontiacs (66 GTO and 74 Bonneville). We had perfect weather, great hiking along the old AZ Hwy 60, and discovered roughly half a dozen wrecked/abandoned/stripped vehicles during our adventure. One of the cars was a 58 Chieftan Convertible (sad).

But what an awesome day! Good times with good friends. Doesn't get much better! Hopefully more people can join us on some of our upcoming adventures...

Enjoy the pics! :)

Great pictures Todd!!! Had an outstanding time!!! Hope everyone came through it ok. Am a bit stiff today from all the walking.

GTOAA NATIONALS
 

Would you guys consider coming to the GTO club of Americ's national event July 3 thru 7 at Loveland, Colo? All Pontiacs are welcome!!! For info go to GTOAA 2012 Convention. All years all midels welcomed. A 1966 Ram Air I WILL BE IN CONCOURS!

We now have 55 members and have done a few dozen activities in 2 short months!
Our next adventure hike is scheduled for this Wednesday!
Lots of things going on on the site, worth a look.

Had our 3rd hike down into the Salt River canyon today. Was a fantastic day with lots of neat old wrecks & mines explored. Check out the pictures posted on the site!!! LOTS more to come!!! We ran out of energy & daylight today. Cant wait to return!!!

Yes Keith, it was an incredible day of adventure and exercise.
Here are some pics. as Keith said, many more on our club site and more coming too!

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It was a great day!! Todd identified the car we found as a 47 Mercury!!!

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Still trying to figure out what year this truck is.

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This will give everyone an idea of the roads we travel in our Pontiac's!!!!! Here is a Picture of Steve with his 66 GTO!! The right side of the road is about a 100 foot drop off!!

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Some more pictures from the day!! Thats me by the railing!

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Here is the rag tag group in front of a mine shaft we found.

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Here is a pic down in the bottom of the Salt River canyon!

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Indeed yesterday was Fantastic! I didn't think we could improve on the first couple adventures, but they just seem to keep getting better! So many undiscovered treasures out there to enjoy...

Looking forward to the next one for sure!! :D

I love this one

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Not the first time Steve,,,, May not be the last!

Our next Auto archeological hike is scheduled for monday the 27th of Febuary!! If you are in the area & wish to join us, you are more than welcome. We will be returning to the old highway 60 by Globe Az & Salt river canyon area. Have done lots of recon on Google Earth & have found several interesting areas we want to explore!!

WOW!!! Another fantastic outing!!! We went back to the Seneca area to do some more exploring. Found several mine works with tailings strewn all the way down into the canyons. Did a lot of trail hiking & found one mine area with passages that went so far back into the mountains that the flashlights could not reach the end. One mine work had the remains of an old engine down in it. 6 cylinder with 4 bolts holding each rod cap on!!!! Will get pictures posted up in the morning when I can walk & see. very long day. Left my house at 6 am & just got back at 1 pm!!! There was 6 in the group today!! Just WOW!

Keith, you're absolutely right... today was another homerun! [:D]

The Arizona Pontiac Power Group is doing well with 69 members now. In less than 4 months of forming, we have had a few dozen events already. Just a few weeks back, we spent the day in the southern portion of Arizona, primarily the Tucson area. We visited the Pima Air Museum and the air bone yard tour too. The most interesting part of this trip involved exploring a large pit of abandoned old cars. We estimated 50-75 cars from the late 40s through the mid 60's. Among them we found 4 Pontiacs including this rare '60 Ventura 4 dr

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Here is another of them, another rare one, a '60 Star Chief 2 dr sedan. We also found a 63 Lemans coupe and a '59 model.

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Tonight, we will be at the drags doing a performance clinic helping members who do not run their cars often and to help them get aquainted with the bracket procedure. Others who race often will be practicing as well.
Tomorrow and Sunday, we will have a space at the Glendale Community College auto swap meet, it is one of the biggest in Arizona.
Next week, we are planning another trip to go snowboarding and skiing in the pretty White Montains. Conditions are excellent and I went myself yesterday and was able to ride the entire afternoon wearing only shorts and a t shirt. Lots of fun.
Then, Saturday, March 24 is the 4th annual Maricopa Motorsports Show. www.fbcmaricopa.org
After that , we all get ready for the 14th annual Pontiac Heaven and 10th annual Nostalgic Show & GO! both are at Speedworld Dragstrip.

Looks like our next outing will be on wed the 4th of April. We will be heading back to the salt river canyon area to continue our exploration of a bunch of trails & mine works from the early 1900's!!!! If anyone is going to be in the Phoenix area & wants to tag along, drop us a line!!!

Hope you guys can get up to Loveland, Colorado the fourth of July for the GTO Nationals!

This Saturday, May 5 we will be at SIR Tucson for the 50th anniv drag Reunion. Car show, match races and more. Was hoping to be there with the Tempest Funny car but, will be making the drive in the '66 GTO. Stop by and say 'hello'.

Headed to Tucson in the am. First nitro session is at noon and do not want to miss that!

We will be heading back to the old abandoned hwy 60 area east of Superior early Sunday morning.

If anyone would like to join us, contact me.

Meeting up at the IHOP on Baseline rd west of Val Vista leaving there 6am. Come earlier if you want to eat.
We'llbe done by about 11.

Here is the tunnel in use in the 1930s

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and today..

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Bringing this one back to the top!! The Arizona Pontiac Power group now has 100 members in less than a year. We had another outing last saturday & went back to the salt river canyon area. We explored a very deep mine that was way down in the canyon. Very hard hike in & out. Here are some pictures.

Heading into the canyon

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On the trail

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Steve Barcak doing some rock climbing.

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At the mine entrance,,Steve Barcak, Mark Leisher,Henderly Ramsey & myself

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Just inside of the mine entrance.

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The veins of ore that was being mined,,Asbestos!!

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After the mine was dug back in, they started to back fill. All that you see is tailings dug out from further in.

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Steve & Henderly

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Mark & Keith

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VERY cold in there!! You can see my breath in the picture.

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On the trail coming back out.

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Steve's 66 GTO at a nearby ghost town.

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Last picture before heading home!!! What a day!!!!

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Great pics Keith! Yup, it was a fun and adventurous day.
As Keith mentioned, the Arizona Pontiac Power Group now has 100 members and, with more than 60 meet ups in 10 months, we are the largest and most active Pontiac club/group in the state.
Our next meet up is the Central Cruise this Saturday. If you are in the area stop by and say "hello".

The Pontiac Buick Olds FALL FEST will be held Saturday, November 3 at Speedworld more info www.pbofallfest.org


Anything powered by an Olds, Poncho or Buick most welcome to race or show.

Also, any Olds, Poncho or Buick body can be powered by anything too.

There will also be a diesel truck drag bracket and more

Noted author and historian Mr Jim Wangers will be my special guest from California.

Last year we say a nice increase in Olds participation and that was most welcomed. Hope to see even more Oldsmobiles and Olds power here in a few weeks.

If you are coming from out of town and want to stay overnight, there is a special Fall Fest rate at the Hampton Inn not far from the track.
Call 623-587-9122 and mention "Fall Fest" for special rate

Later today, the Arizona Pontiac Power Group will in at the Central Ave Cruise. We have over a dozen cars on display. Stop by and say hello. After that, we ayy go the the state fair to watch the figure 8 races.

I am on my way!!

We had a great time at the Central Cruise with about 20 members showing up and a dozen or so Pontiacs.

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The Arizona Pontiac Power Group has 3 upcoming meet ups in the next few days-

1. attending the Pontiac Buick Olds FALL FEST at Speedworld, over 20 members are signed up to attend.
2. Sunday morning is an auto swap meet at Glendale community college.
3. Monday, we are taking an exploratory road trip to parts north and west of the Phx area including- Wickenburg, Yarnell, Mingus mountain, Prescott, Cottonwood, Sedona, etc.

You are welcome to join us.

This sounds like alot of fun. I don't check in here much and just caught this thread, very cool that pontiac guys get together to do more than just shows. I'll have to sign up and join the group.

We also love to explore the surrounding mountains. Sunday I will be back at Speedworld for an F-body club track day.

Your Monday outing sounds like fun. I live in Prescott Valley so you'll be close by. You have alot of small towns listed to visit in one day. Sounds like you'll be busy.

Great thread!

Thanks for the pics and updates. post pics of the swamp meet, drags, and cruise please.
me and a couple buddies are thinking of coming to some of your shows.
Traveling from Colorado.

Sure! We'll get some pics up there and we always enjoy meeting fellow Pontiac fans from around the country and the world for that matter

I am offering to the Arizona Pontiac Power Group classes in Pontiac engine building, 400thm and 700 trans building, welding and bodywork/paint prep over the winter and into the spring.
We now have 106 members and lots of things going on.
This weekend is the Good Guys show and swap and cruise night at the Scottsdale Pavillions.

Promoting Pontiac power in every way I can!

108 members & counting!!!

Damn! I gotta get a job in Arizona..................anyone hiring?

Depends on what you are looking for. Phx craigs list is pretty active. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/jjj/

Thanks, Keith!
My wife and I are in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field. We love Az, got married in Sedona a couple yearrs ago. Have been searching for jobs down there for ~ 10 years. I have property in the bootheel of NM.