[Steve Barcak]

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.

[mechanickeith]

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!!!

[Steve Barcak]

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!

[mechanickeith]

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



Still trying to figure out what year this truck is.



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!!



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



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



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

[Mister Pontiac]

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!!

[Steve Barcak]

I love this one

[mechanickeith]

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

[mechanickeith]

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!!

[mechanickeith]

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!

[Mister Pontiac]

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

[Steve Barcak]

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



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.



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.

[mechanickeith]

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!!!

[leapinlucy]

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

[Steve Barcak]

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'.

[Steve Barcak]

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

[Steve Barcak]

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



and today..

[mechanickeith]

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



On the trail



Steve Barcak doing some rock climbing.



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



Just inside of the mine entrance.



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



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



Steve & Henderly



Mark & Keith



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



On the trail coming back out.



Steve's 66 GTO at a nearby ghost town.





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

[Steve Barcak]

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

[Steve Barcak]

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.

[mechanickeith]

I am on my way!!