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Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 04-02-2010, 01:48 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 57,035
Posted By citydesk175
sorry for not being more explicit as to the dealer name

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OOPS
Sorry
As a retired Pontiac/GM employee, I still hang out in the Pontiac Michigan area.
On Wednesday, I attempted to visit the Pontiac Salvation Army...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 04-01-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 57,035
Posted By citydesk175
Auburn Pontiac on Opdyke east of Pontiac

Was across the street from this dealer on Wednesday. They have 5-7 cars in their lot. I am going again this coming Wed and taking a camera or two. (Wasn't it in Airplane, where the boss newsman said...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 02-23-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By citydesk175
Your call will be monitored for quality purposes.

"Yeah right!" (BTW the previous 2 word phrase is the only one that employs two positives to make a negative)

A friend was making absolutely no headway with Cadillac in getting his late mothers...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 02-20-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By citydesk175
How well are you connected to GM?

They began their wait for the parts to dribble in to this dealer shop. The dribble was slow or non existant and bills for rental car, motel, and restaurant mounted,
Finally, my friend's dad called...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 02-20-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By citydesk175
And the Fleet Supervisor was excited to get one...

And the Fleet Supervisor was excited to get one of his cars to seize. (legalistic stuff and so on) He told my friend to "sit tight" (as if he had other options) After a few hours, the flatbed with...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 02-16-2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By citydesk175
Memories PMD / Chevy Engineering

Seeing this pic reminded me of the time when I was young and foolish (last year?) and working second shift in the Engineering photo lab. I was invited to visit the Dyno Lab and take pictures of the...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-28-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,015
Posted By citydesk175
I was at PMD engineering (895 Joslyn through part...

I was at PMD engineering (895 Joslyn through part of your career there. )
I agree that PMD never had a chance, If there was ever a great Pontiac GM or Chief Engineer, he was cherry picked to...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-22-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,970
Posted By citydesk175
I did not see any mention of the 75th Anniversary...

I did not see any mention of the 75th Anniversary book that was sent to every employee in the Roger Smith regime. Blue Binding Lettered in Gold. 1983 Auto Quarterly
. It has Wonderful pix and...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-19-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,087
Posted By citydesk175
Your stories remind me of the time Pontiac...

Your stories remind me of the time Pontiac Engineering contracted with a drafting job shop in Florida in the days before CAD, This meant that the traditional method of drafting on paper or mylar was...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 12-17-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,468
Posted By citydesk175
"Thank you for the music" cheers to ABBA and...

"Thank you for the music" cheers to ABBA and CKLW
And to the rest of the Detroit radio scene 50's-70's

My favorite detroit memory: The teenybopper stations are announcing "The Argent...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-14-2009, 01:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 512
Posted By citydesk175
One of my bosses used to " I don't want to hear...

One of my bosses used to " I don't want to hear the words: 'OOOOOOOOH S********T!!!' out of anybody on my shift!" I kept that rule in mind for life. One day I was in a store/warehouse/junkyard/you...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 10-28-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,555
Posted By citydesk175
Try this to find the Pontiac dealer sign repro ...

Try this to find the Pontiac dealer sign repro


http://www.gmphotostore.com/Pontiac-Dealer-Neon-Sign/productinfo/HC6100/


regards
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 10-23-2009, 01:17 AM
Replies: 141
Sticky: Pontiac Dealers
Views: 50,796
Posted By citydesk175
KS Transplant your pix of the PMD HQ and...

KS
Transplant your pix of the PMD HQ and Engineering Bldg (895 Joslyn) to this page and how about any other NON-CAR pix that tell the history of Pontiac Motors. (how about the different renditions...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 10-23-2009, 01:09 AM
Replies: 141
Sticky: Pontiac Dealers
Views: 50,796
Posted By citydesk175
KS Transplant your pix of the PMD HQ and...

KS
Transplant your pix of the PMD HQ and Engineering Bldg (895 Joslyn) to this page and how about any other NON-CAR pix that tell the history of Pontiac Motors. (how about the different renditions...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 10-15-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
Was it a 1955 Pontiac instead?

Just talked to and old Friend from PMD and sent him here, He is much more of a fan (Techie type) and remembers things differently too. He says that it was a 1955 Pontiac that got buried behing a...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 10-15-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
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JUST a reminder of the Packard open House

Go out and see MMTHS. They are prolly worth supporting, joining or copying.

I will try...
Forum: Garage Sale 08-24-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By citydesk175
misc ammo, brass, reloading stuff, some tools, and what have ya

Hi
This is pretty much limited to SE Michigan as most of this stuff dont ship.

the brass is 38, 3006. 45, 30 m1 etc. no real large quantities of anything
but still worth looking at
Tools,...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 08-20-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
Just got this in email should be interesting...

Just got this in email
should be interesting for those in SE Michigan
citydesk175
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Attention MTHS Members and Friends.

We have several...
Forum: Members Helping Members 08-02-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,055
Posted By citydesk175
Car thief stoppers

What works better? The Club? or Custom installed Combination locks?
Who has the best locks?
Any other SOLUTIONS?

Thanks
CD175
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 06-11-2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! 3 cheers for...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
3 cheers for longevity......You and the company
and to think that GM underwent all this turmoil just to feed us

Good luck in your career
and may GM last a thousand years...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-07-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 53,507
Posted By citydesk175
My answer is in the form of a question: What...

My answer is in the form of a question:
What skills should my son learn that will never go out of style and that he can survive what ever economic mess his generation inherits?

1. Welding?
2....
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-29-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
I remembered that I was going to mention your SD ...

I remembered that I was going to mention your SD
I love it

I was priviliged with the chance to take a 73 production SD out of the fleet at PMD engineering to run an errand down Telegraph
...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-29-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
Thanks

The story is that the p51 belonged to a doctor who could afford the 3000 dollars to fill it up (I have no idea what per gallon price was)

Did you see the Pontiac peeking out from behind the twin...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-29-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
New Stuff Visit my latest photo album for some...

New Stuff
Visit my latest photo album for some great vintage views of Pontiac
and a surprise

Ralph
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-14-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 70,943
Posted By citydesk175
1. I called my friend at the GM Heritage Center...

1. I called my friend at the GM Heritage Center who also reps the GM Photo collection and guided him to DPG sign. Thanks

2. I also showed him the above links to the factory photos. thanks for...
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