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Dave Mellor NJ · 03-03-2011, 01:41 AM

I haven't heard anything about the Model A meet at Gene Renninger's in Bird-in-hand,Pa. It's usually the last Sunday in April and it's probably the best Model A show in the East. Does anybody know whether they're having it? I know there's been talk of ending it.

Roadster62 · 03-03-2011, 02:25 AM

Guys have talked about that place since the 1960's and I've never been there, maybe I should try and get there to see what I've missed all these years.

roadster · 03-03-2011, 03:11 AM

It will be on May 1st 2011 this year

Earle · 03-03-2011, 07:06 AM

'Agree. The biggest and finest collection of A's all in one place that I get to see all season long!

And to add to the "specialness", it was from that fine young gentleman, Gene Renninger, that my Dad and I bought our '31 Roadster way back in 1983 (in pretty bad shape). Then the real fun started as my Dad and I embarked on the very challenging journey of restoration - for which we were very ill-prepared.

As I inherited the car from my Dad when he passed away in 2001, I've spent most of the succeeding years slowly learning from good sources (including Ford Barn!) how to correct all the mistakes we made. - But have loved every minute of it.

One of those great sources of help and encouragement, along with Bud Schwalm and Ora Landis, has been Dave Renninger. Without these great men in our hobby, I don't know where I and the Roadster would be today. I might have quit the whole Model A thing out of sheer frustration.

'See y'all at Renningers!

Earle

frank55a · 03-03-2011, 08:10 AM

Sunday May 1, 2011 - Bird- In-Hand, PA

54th Annual Model A CarShow/Flea Market
Hosted By Dave Renninger
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Sunday May 1, 2011 8: am - Till ??
Route #340 @ Ronks Road, Bird-In-Hand, PA
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At Bird-In-Hand Rest. Parking Lot
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Vendor Space - No Charge,
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Food Concession by Absolute Cheesesteaks & More
Contact Dave Renninger @ 717-475-3723 For Info

Doug in Maryland · 03-03-2011, 08:39 AM

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Yep, Sunday May 1st. Will be there with the AA to take in the sights.

SUHRsc · 03-03-2011, 08:59 AM

darn.... I have a prior engagement that day..... this is always a great show!

Mitch//pa · 03-03-2011, 10:41 AM

yep hell of a show get there early as most start to leave early afternoon. i dont see the advantage to closing it he sells alot of product out of his store that day.

Dave Mellor NJ · 03-03-2011, 02:49 PM

Thanks to all for confirming it and letting some people here know how good the show is. Dave always threatens to quit hosting the show and closing the business, for that matter due to dwindling business.

PAracer · 04-21-2011, 07:36 AM

I have not been to this event before and was wondering how the flea-market was? I'm in Allentown about 1.5 hrs. away and trying to figure out if the trip is worth it. I have a list of parts I need for a 31 coupe. If anyone wants to dig through their spares to see if they have anything they want to bring along and sell at the show please PM me. Thanks.

SUHRsc · 04-21-2011, 07:48 AM

I've always found atleast a few things I couldn't live without... but its not a huge swap meet by any means... I would say by far the whole show is worth the 1.5 hour drive.

Zach

Mitch//pa · 04-21-2011, 08:03 AM

not a large flea market maybe a dozen tables or so, but renningers has a barn full of model a original stuff which your free to walk around in plus his repop store. its worth the 1.5 hr drive probably 200 plus A's show up if the weather holds out. again get there early as it starts to disperse early afternoon as most drive there cars to it.

Deluxe Delivery · 04-21-2011, 08:18 AM

I'll be taking almost all A parts to Carlisle this year. (not that I expect to move any old stuff there) I'm in H 72-73. Then I think I'll mosey over to the Renninger show and set up there on Sunday. Looking foreward to being out in the sun/rain and lookin at car junk! Let the season begin !

Bill in NJ · 04-22-2011, 05:52 PM

I pal on selling parts there also so if any body wants some thing special shout me a PM and I will see if I have it for you.

Mitch//pa · 04-22-2011, 06:19 PM

if anyone wants to lighten up the back of your car for better fuel mileage, i have a mint pair of 30-31 rear fiberglass tudor fenders all painted i can bring.

Terry, NJ · 04-23-2011, 09:14 AM

I think I can make it. Here's my wish list for 1930 Briggs T.S. (Town Sedan)
Windshield and frame.
Rear door garnish moulding. Briggs
Good Visor,
Good rear panel/strip. I don't exactly what it's called but it's at the bottom of the rear of the body.
Any seat or parts of a seat.
Good rear steel fenders (Cheap)

For sale,
Seven window frames for a Murray 4 Door. $150 obo
A Valve seat grinder for flathead ford engines ( A & B, 8 & 9N and V8) $100 obo
Other stuff too!
Terry

03-03-2011, 01:41 AM	#1
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 814	Renninger's meet I haven't heard anything about the Model A meet at Gene Renninger's in Bird-in-hand,Pa. It's usually the last Sunday in April and it's probably the best Model A show in the East. Does anybody know whether they're having it? I know there's been talk of ending it.

03-03-2011, 02:25 AM	#2
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,443	Re: Renninger's meet Guys have talked about that place since the 1960's and I've never been there, maybe I should try and get there to see what I've missed all these years.

03-03-2011, 07:06 AM	#4
Earle Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 240	Re: Renninger's meet 'Agree. The biggest and finest collection of A's all in one place that I get to see all season long! And to add to the "specialness", it was from that fine young gentleman, Gene Renninger, that my Dad and I bought our '31 Roadster way back in 1983 (in pretty bad shape). Then the real fun started as my Dad and I embarked on the very challenging journey of restoration - for which we were very ill-prepared. As I inherited the car from my Dad when he passed away in 2001, I've spent most of the succeeding years slowly learning from good sources (including Ford Barn!) how to correct all the mistakes we made. - But have loved every minute of it. One of those great sources of help and encouragement, along with Bud Schwalm and Ora Landis, has been Dave Renninger. Without these great men in our hobby, I don't know where I and the Roadster would be today. I might have quit the whole Model A thing out of sheer frustration. 'See y'all at Renningers! Earle

03-03-2011, 08:10 AM	#5
frank55a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 935	Re: Renninger's meet Sunday May 1, 2011 - Bird- In-Hand, PA 54th Annual Model A CarShow/Flea Market Hosted By Dave Renninger . Sunday May 1, 2011 8: am - Till ?? Route #340 @ Ronks Road, Bird-In-Hand, PA ... . At Bird-In-Hand Rest. Parking Lot . Vendor Space - No Charge, . Food Concession by Absolute Cheesesteaks & More Contact Dave Renninger @ 717-475-3723 For Info

03-03-2011, 08:39 AM	#6
Doug in Maryland Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 100	Re: Renninger's meet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yep, Sunday May 1st. Will be there with the AA to take in the sights.

03-03-2011, 03:11 AM	#3
roadster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Severn,Maryland Posts: 132	Re: Renninger's meet It will be on May 1st 2011 this year

03-03-2011, 08:59 AM	#7
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 876	Re: Renninger's meet darn.... I have a prior engagement that day..... this is always a great show! __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

03-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#8
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Renninger's meet yep hell of a show get there early as most start to leave early afternoon. i dont see the advantage to closing it he sells alot of product out of his store that day.

03-03-2011, 02:49 PM	#9
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 814	Re: Renninger's meet Thanks to all for confirming it and letting some people here know how good the show is. Dave always threatens to quit hosting the show and closing the business, for that matter due to dwindling business.

04-21-2011, 07:36 AM	#10
PAracer Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 45	Re: Renninger's meet I have not been to this event before and was wondering how the flea-market was? I'm in Allentown about 1.5 hrs. away and trying to figure out if the trip is worth it. I have a list of parts I need for a 31 coupe. If anyone wants to dig through their spares to see if they have anything they want to bring along and sell at the show please PM me. Thanks.

04-21-2011, 07:48 AM	#11
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 876	Re: Renninger's meet I've always found atleast a few things I couldn't live without... but its not a huge swap meet by any means... I would say by far the whole show is worth the 1.5 hour drive. Zach __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

04-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#12
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Renninger's meet not a large flea market maybe a dozen tables or so, but renningers has a barn full of model a original stuff which your free to walk around in plus his repop store. its worth the 1.5 hr drive probably 200 plus A's show up if the weather holds out. again get there early as it starts to disperse early afternoon as most drive there cars to it.

04-21-2011, 08:18 AM	#13
Deluxe Delivery Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 370	Re: Renninger's meet I'll be taking almost all A parts to Carlisle this year. (not that I expect to move any old stuff there) I'm in H 72-73. Then I think I'll mosey over to the Renninger show and set up there on Sunday. Looking foreward to being out in the sun/rain and lookin at car junk! Let the season begin !

04-22-2011, 05:52 PM	#14
Bill in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,159	Re: Renninger's meet I pal on selling parts there also so if any body wants some thing special shout me a PM and I will see if I have it for you.

04-22-2011, 06:19 PM	#15
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Renninger's meet if anyone wants to lighten up the back of your car for better fuel mileage, i have a mint pair of 30-31 rear fiberglass tudor fenders all painted i can bring. Last edited by Mitch//pa; 04-22-2011 at 06:24 PM.

04-23-2011, 09:14 AM	#16
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Renninger's meet I think I can make it. Here's my wish list for 1930 Briggs T.S. (Town Sedan) Windshield and frame. Rear door garnish moulding. Briggs Good Visor, Good rear panel/strip. I don't exactly what it's called but it's at the bottom of the rear of the body. Any seat or parts of a seat. Good rear steel fenders (Cheap) For sale, Seven window frames for a Murray 4 Door. $150 obo A Valve seat grinder for flathead ford engines ( A & B, 8 & 9N and V8) $100 obo Other stuff too! Terry