OK, I thought I read something somewhere about this but I've slept since then. Anybody got the date? I Googled and Searched but no avail. I'll keep at it but someone point me in the right direction.
OK, I found it under Michigan Fairgrounds, not Detroit: This weekend! http://www.michigan.gov/mistatefair/0,1607,7-109-37057-155732--,00.html Is it worth my time? Is it worth $10 to get in and $5 to park? Oldest Indoor Swap in the Midwest. Wow, big billing but no info on the website other than reserve your vendor space.
There is usually a bunch of vendors there. It has been taken over by a new group, and says that there will be new part vendors this year too. I usually ***** about the entry fee, but find myself going to most of them... I will be there saturday sometime. -Joe
Last year was a big disappointment! Something about a couple of the buildings being closed or condemed?? I'll be in Columbus OH saturday and I need to get my car done so sunday doesn't look to good either. If anybody finds any '54 Lincoln Capri fenders grab 'em for me.
I've been a few times. It's ok. Not great, but not terrible either. Just like any other swap meet, you'll either find what you're looking for, or you won't. It's probaby worth the 10 bucks just to check it out, and hey, they might have what you're looking for. And, its indoors, so now rain or snow problems. It seemed like there are more and more t-shirt vendors every year though, that's my only REAL pet peeve. Cheaply made chinese "hot rod" t-shirts, and less parts and stuff.
I did it for 10 years. Bought and sold a **** load. But the last couple times I went I couldn't give **** away, and what I wanted was priced almost new. I stayed away for the last 2 years. I may have to go outta town Sat, and Sun got a Packard project coming in. Guess I'm p***in the last 3 years now. Although it always was a good social event.
Jocko, you NEED to hook up with Dan Boehm if you're doing a Packard project. I got those tires from him last week and he knows Packards! I'm still debating. It is either swap the steering on the 54 so Punkybrewsterbilly can have the non-power I owe him or invite him to ride with me and the boys to either Detroit for the swap or GR for the Autorama...decisions decisions decisions. Gotta go, something in the fridge is amuck!
I wouldn't mind going. Im looking for a couple of things for my truck. I have heard nothing but horor storys about the show. Although I am sure Ill be working on the truck. Thanks again Jocko for the help
Do I need to put that 1306 on the end to reduce confusion? Just kidding, that chick was HOT but then along came Who's The Boss? and blew her out of the water... Saturday just got booked. Maybe Sunday but I need to get that steering swapped for you and no one is just screaming that I should GO to Detroit...
It's pretty lame, not worth your time or the $15. I only go to catch up and hangout with the guys I haven't seen since Fall. Gus
It has been lame for years now- mostly mullet-mobile or 5.0 stuff...but you never know. The chances of finding anything pre-1970 in decent shape are slim, and everyone thinks their old **** is like gold. It's become almost a tradition to go every year for the disappointment!
when you refer to "whos the boss" and you talk about hot, are you talking about Mona or Angela? hmmm...dan we are curious to know. Me personally i would go w/ allysa malono but thats just me...oh and having a steerable car would be nice too lol
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