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1930artdeco · 01-30-2022, 06:04 PM

So we headed down to the swap meet yesterday, really looking more for 57 parts for my wagon. But I noticed there were a LOT more Model A/flat head parts this year. Fortunately, I don't really need anything for Barb yet until I do the resto on her. Am i missing something here or is parts availability going up?

Mike

Oldbluoval · 01-30-2022, 06:54 PM

I was not at Hershey
But hearsay was that the same thing happened there
I think people are rethinking hoarding and come to reality. Aging a factor too??
I think I’m there ……..

Chris Haynes · 01-30-2022, 07:09 PM

I was looking for some A and T parts but left empty handed, I had a good time though.

McMimmcs · 01-30-2022, 07:17 PM

How many vendors?

Dodge · 01-30-2022, 08:11 PM

McMimmcs, There were over 200 Vendors and at least 10 buyers to every vendor and
maybe more.
I bought some gears from Dan McEachern and family. I had a nice visit with Steve Serr
and had a good look at his new cylinder head.
I also had a visit with Terry Burtz, John Lampi and Bill and felt up the new block, crank
and rods. Also had peek at the new camshaft.

Dodge

Dodge · 01-30-2022, 08:12 PM

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double posted....oops

denniskliesen · 01-30-2022, 10:48 PM

I had a couple valve covers that I could have used but were cracked so I tossed them. I only need one and not a single seller that I saw had a Model A valve cover. Several said they left them at home.

fastroadster · 01-31-2022, 10:55 PM

Picked up a Riley dual carb. manifold with carbs. and a header exhaust manifold.

1930artdeco · 01-31-2022, 11:14 PM

I saw the Riley set up and thought that would make my car go really fast. But I am sure the wife and the cops might not like it.

Mike

01-30-2022, 06:04 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Turlock swap meet So we headed down to the swap meet yesterday, really looking more for 57 parts for my wagon. But I noticed there were a LOT more Model A/flat head parts this year. Fortunately, I don't really need anything for Barb yet until I do the resto on her. Am i missing something here or is parts availability going up? Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

01-30-2022, 06:54 PM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Turlock swap meet I was not at Hershey But hearsay was that the same thing happened there I think people are rethinking hoarding and come to reality. Aging a factor too?? I think I’m there ……..

01-30-2022, 07:09 PM	#3
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Turlock swap meet I was looking for some A and T parts but left empty handed, I had a good time though. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

01-30-2022, 07:17 PM	#4
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Turlock swap meet How many vendors?

01-30-2022, 08:11 PM	#5
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,497	Re: Turlock swap meet McMimmcs, There were over 200 Vendors and at least 10 buyers to every vendor and maybe more. I bought some gears from Dan McEachern and family. I had a nice visit with Steve Serr and had a good look at his new cylinder head. I also had a visit with Terry Burtz, John Lampi and Bill and felt up the new block, crank and rods. Also had peek at the new camshaft. Dodge

01-30-2022, 08:12 PM	#6
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,497	Re: Turlock swap meet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) double posted....oops Last edited by Dodge; 01-30-2022 at 08:13 PM. Reason: posted it twice

01-30-2022, 10:48 PM	#7
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: Turlock swap meet I had a couple valve covers that I could have used but were cracked so I tossed them. I only need one and not a single seller that I saw had a Model A valve cover. Several said they left them at home.

01-31-2022, 10:55 PM	#8
fastroadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Santa Cruz Ca. Posts: 175	Re: Turlock swap meet Picked up a Riley dual carb. manifold with carbs. and a header exhaust manifold.

01-31-2022, 11:14 PM	#9
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: Turlock swap meet I saw the Riley set up and thought that would make my car go really fast. But I am sure the wife and the cops might not like it. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan