Who says swap meets are dead??

[mssl72]

Like Anthony, I've been going to Pomona for a while. I think I first went when I moved to SoCal in '88. I've actually attended less frequently as the years went on and the parts (NOS, nice used, stock, etc.) we would buy started drying up. It got to a point that I would go, pay to park, pay to get in and come home with a roll of tape! Too much of the "as seen on tv" type stuff, repops, arts and crafts. Prices have gone up. You make an offer, they turn you down saying I can get X for this on ebay. I've told 'em, "if that's what you want, put it on ebay". I haven't gone in a while. I've had better luck at the Long Beach swap meet in the later years.

[67since67]

My cousin and kids in Pasadena was a family of serious car nuts, so I tagged along to Pomona a few times 20-30 years ago. Lots of cool stuff but don't remember buying anything. They sold a few cars there and assisted the buyers in getting them to the docks for shipment overseas.

[dustinm]

Originally Posted by John Brown

Pulling a wagon up and down those hills was no thrill either. Once was enough.

It was worth $10, doubling the price of a loaded door purchased, to pay the kids with motorized wagons to haul it out.

[dustinm]

Originally Posted by 67since67

I spent a weekend at Iola about 20 years ago. Didn't sell enough to pay for the fuel and almost nothing for '67 Chevelle parts, no NOS. I did score a nice Chevy dealership clock to justify the trip. No reason to go back...

The first time I went I was probably 20? Just out of school and broke but I did have a 68 Chevelle. Anyway there was a guy there with an entire collection of NOS 68 Chevelle panels. I needed them but regardless the price I needed the lottery to afford them. He sold them.
Subsequent trips I started seeing the career junker patterns and stalls, so I got pretty good spotting the new guys who were just trying to clean out the shed.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by 67since67

I spent a weekend at Iola about 20 years ago. Didn't sell enough to pay for the fuel and almost nothing for '67 Chevelle parts, no NOS. I did score a nice Chevy dealership clock to justify the trip. No reason to go back...

I went about 10 years ago looking for parts for my 2 Chevelles and Camaro. Yes, walking those hills got tiring and I saw about 3 parts for anything newer than 1940. Mostly early 1900's to 1930's. Like Bill, no urge to go back.
Dustin, where is this Lincoln swap you speak of ? Can't be Lincoln, IA, population 121 ?? Nebraska ?

[L78_Nova]

Lincoln, NE was always a good one but it was hell from Canada when the speed limit was 55.... HA !

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by L78_Nova

Lincoln, NE was always a good one but it was hell from Canada when the speed limit was 55.... HA !

Yeah, Lincoln is a solid 7.5 hours for me at 65-70. 10-12 hours on I29 would put anyone to sleep.

[dustinm]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

I went about 10 years ago looking for parts for my 2 Chevelles and Camaro. Yes, walking those hills got tiring and I saw about 3 parts for anything newer than 1940. Mostly early 1900's to 1930's. Like Bill, no urge to go back.
Dustin, where is this Lincoln swap you speak of ? Can't be Lincoln, IA, population 121 ?? Nebraska ?

As mentioned its Lincoln NE at the Lancaster event center. Its one day and on a Sunday at that. Doors open at 3AM. I get there around 7AM and thats probably too late. This one is very weather dependent also, any hint of rain or cold temps will end out door swappers attendance and some of the 40* stalls as well. Good weather and I havent been able to see it all. Chevelle/ Camaro parts arent bad most years

For as far away as you are, I dont know if I would dedicate the 3 days it would take unless you could combine a visit to Speedway museum or Omaha activities

https://www.enwicc.com/49th-annual-r...swap-meet.html

[napa68]

Originally Posted by 67since67

I spent a weekend at Iola about 20 years ago. Didn't sell enough to pay for the fuel and almost nothing for '67 Chevelle parts, no NOS. I did score a nice Chevy dealership clock to justify the trip. No reason to go back...

It's only 2 hours from me.........not worth the trip for cars or parts IMO. If you want signage and memorabilia, it's a good trip. If you need some jewelry, a t-shirt, or a mower deck, it's the place for you!!

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by dustinm

For as far away as you are, I dont know if I would dedicate the 3 days it would take unless you could combine a visit to Speedway museum or Omaha activities

https://www.enwicc.com/49th-annual-r...swap-meet.html

3 days ?? Leave at 6 pm the night before, get there early, nap for a while in the truck, walk the swap, load any treasures I buy and beat feet home by 12 pm...
Actually, I'm starting to get a little on the grey side for those hours anymore, but, I'd still try it. 5 yrs ago, I drove straight thru from San Antonio home and 4 yrs ago, from Ocala straight home. That same yr, I drove to Buffalo, NY and back in 42 hours for an NOS Camaro fender.