2008 Class Winners

Chapter 67 of the Pontiac Oakland Club International.

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After closely examining 128 classic Pontiacs and GMC pickups, our 39 judges made the following decisions:

Stock/Restored Stock Classes: (A through Z except X)

The vehicle is as it appeared when new, plus any accessories available for the car in that era. Any item that has been replaced due to wear is permissible as long as the part is as close to “stock” as possible.

(No class A or B)

Class C: 1946-54 Pontiac/Oakland

1st Place: R.T, Martin; 1954 Chieftain

2nd Place: Walt & Gail Woodworth; 1950 Catalina

Class D: 1955-57 Except Safari

1st Place: John Gallego; 1955 Starchief

2nd Place: Rick & Rose Gonser; 1956 Chieftan 860

Class E: 1955-57 Safari

1st Place: Rich Gabrielson; 1955 Safari

Class F: 1958-61 Pontiac

1st Place: Linda Schneider; 1960 Bonneville

2nd Place: Eddie & Pat England; 1958 Bonneville

Class G: 1962-72 Full Size

1st Place: David Baun; 1965 2+2

2nd Place: Sam & Renate Troncoso; 1963 Bonneville Convertible

3rd Place: Ray & Eveline Paullin: 1966 Bonneville Convertible

Class H: 1973-05 Full Size

1st Place: Wyatt Berglund; 1965 Catalina Convertible 421

Class I: 1962-72 Gran Prix

1st Place: Les Kirby; 1964 Gran Prix

2nd Place: Tom Stanger; 1962 Gran Prix

(No class J)

Class K: 1961-72 Midsize (Except GTO)

1st Place: Bill Richards; 1969 LeMans

2nd Place: Tony Crump; 1970 Firebird

3rd Place: Jim Pennell; 1962 Tempest

Class L: 1973-Present Midsize (Except GTO)

1st Place: Ron Berglund; 1973 Grand Am

Class M: 1964-65 GTO (Including Conv.)

1st Place: Bob & Connie Starling; 1965 GTO

2nd Place: Skip Hendricks; 1965 GTO Convertible

3rd Place: Ken & Barb Davis; 1965 GTO Convertible

Class N: 1966-67 GTO (Including Conv.)

1st Place: Ron Denlevi; 1967 GTO

2nd Place: Ramon Mares; 1967 GTO

3rd Place: Dave Valla; 1966 GTO

Class O: 1968-74 GTO/Judge (Including Conv.)

1st Place: Chuck Thompson; 1969 GTO

2nd Place: Leighton Sjostrand; 1969 GTO Judge

3rd Place: Mark Davey; 1969 GTO

Class P: 1967-69 Firebird

1st Place: James Pritchard; 1967 Firebird 400

2nd Place: We DuAmarell; 1969 Firebird 400

3rd Place: Bret Grove; 1967 Firebird Convertible

Class Q: 1970-80 Firebird

1st Place: Jack Kenaston; 1977 Firebird Formula

Class R: 1969-81 Trans Am

1st Place: Gil Carreon; 1979 Trans Am

2nd Place: Don Lake; 1980 Trans Am SE

3rd Place: Beth Moore; 1979 Trans Am

Class S: 1982-02 FB/TA/Firehawk

1st Place: Chuck Smith; 1999 Trans Am Convertible

2nd Place: Bob & Linda Olsen; 2002 Trans Am Convertible

3rd Place: Ted Klein; 1999 Trans Am

Class T: 1958-Present Station Wagons

1st Place: Steve Georgiou; 1964 Tempest Wagon

Class U: 1920 Present GMC Truck (Stock & Modified)
1st Place: Don Waidley; 1956 GMC

2nd Place: Don Lake; 2007 Sierra Crew Cab

Class V: All Fieros Stock & Modified

1st Place: Claude & Kathleen Turner; 1988 Fiero

2nd Place: John Chalabian; 1988 Fiero

Class W: 2004-Present GTO

1st Place: Dan Gallup; 2004 GTO

2nd Place: Todd Hardin; 2004 GTO (No photo available)

3rd Place: Glenn Lepien; 2004 GTO

Unrestored: (Class X only)

Includes vehicles which are at least 25 years old and have had no more than two of the following repairs: 1. Two panels repainted 2. New trunk interior 3. One half of the seat cushions/backs replaced 4. Two glass panes replaced 5. Headliner replaced 6. New floor coverings 7. Vinyl or convertible top replaced 8. Bumper re-chromed 9. Engine repainted 10. Suspension parts or complete exhaust. (Each numbered item or portion thereof is considered one repair.)

Class X: Unrestored

1st Place: Gary & Mary Labate; 1972 Trans Am

2nd Place: Yosh Miyako; 1967 GTO

3rd Place: Richard Fernandez; 1976 Trans Am

Class Y:

1st Place: Jesse Labate; 2008 Solstice

2nd Place: Priscilla Fullmer; 2007 Solstice

3rd Place: Toni Martin; 2006 Torrent

Class Z: Special Interest

1st Place: Brent Thiry; 1962 Catalina

Street Stock: (Classes AA through MM)

(Point of confusion; Street Stock means that the vehicle may not have any of the modifications listed under the definitions of “Modified”. A street Stock entry must have dual exhaust, plus either changes to the sheet metal and trim or improved carburetion or ignition. Changes which do not effect the vehicles street performance: e.g. electric fuel pump, 12 volt conversion, mag wheels, engine chrome, radial tires will not alone qualify the vehicle for street stock status.)

Class BB: 1949-61 Pontiac

1st Place: Clyde Cook; 1951 Chieftain

Class CC: 1962-70 Pontiac (Except GTO)

1st Place: Ron Newman; 1963 Catalina

Class EE: 1961-75 Mid Size (Except GTO)

1st Place: Bob Olsen; 1970 LeMans

Class GG: 1964-65 GTO

1st Place: Doug & Barb Johnson; 1965 GTO

Class HH: 1966-67 GTO

1st Place: Jim Edwards; 1967 GTO

2nd Place: Mick Batson; 1967 GTO

Class II: 1968-74 GTO/Judge

1st Place: Leighton Sjostrand; 1970 GTO

2nd Place: Marvin & Carol Sakamoto; 1970 GTO

3rd Place: Alan & Julie Blake; 1970 GTO

Class JJ: 1967-69 Firebird/Trans Am

1st Place: Maunel Toste; 1968 Firebird

2nd Place: Robert Carlson; 1969 Firebird

3rd Place: Dennis Trimble; 1968 Firebird

Class KK: 1970-81 Firebird/Trans Am

1st Place: Les Iden; 1972 Trans Am

2nd Place: Paul Stewart; 1973 Firebird

Class MM: 1920-Present GMC

1st Place: Kevin Balaam; 1957 GMC 1 Ton

2nd Place: Reed Fulmer; 2007 GMC Sierra

Modified: (Classes NN through UU)

Vehicles with one or more of the following: 1. Altered or non-original GM power plant that is either “High Performance”, or bored/stroked to an increase of over 50 CI. 2. Major body modifications. 3. Chromed or dechromed 30% or more. 4. Major change in riding height. 5. Custom Paint. 6. Non-original hood, or hood scoop. 7. Vehicle is set up for racing. 8. Non-stock suspension (except shocks). 9. Differential other than year of vehicle manufacture.

Class NN: 1926-48 Pontiac

1st Place: Bob Kauffman; 1935 Silver Cabriolet