Event Coverage L.A. Roadster Show

found it 7am.

 

If anyone wants a wristband (free entry) I'm headed into the north Gate on Arrow Highway at 5:45 - 6 AM. Last year my buddy wore a wristband and followed me in and got free parking with it also, right outside the swap area gate.

 

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It's going to be hot. Take water and sunscreen.

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$10 to park and $20 entry is reasonable for the best Swap/Show on the West coast, especially when you consider you're local and don't have any travel or accommodation expenses. Splurge and enjoy it once a year. You can't do much of anything for $30. Hell, a round of Golf is easily $75 and I know guys that think nothing of doing that twice a week. Eat before you go, bring water and a snack to hold you and stop for food on the outside when you leave.

$10 parking expensive? Try $25 to park at the LA Forum! I recently took my Son to a concert there and that's what it cost to self park in the lot. I think it's the most I ever paid to park (and being in the hood, had no other legit choices). Tickets in the upper level were $85 ea. + $19 ea. in service fees.
Disneyland isn't cheap, but you'll look like a cheap ass if you tell your kids you're not taking them because it's too expensive/crowded. It's actually a bargain @ $100 when you consider it includes rides. See how much you spend on ride tickets after you pay admission to the County Fair @ $5 a ride. Avoid the crowds by (taking the kids out of school) and hit Disneyland on a Wed. during Jan-Mar. Knott's, Universal and 6 Flags are more reasonable and usually run admission specials if you watch for them.

 

Trying for 5-5:30am and lining up around back. Bringing the cookies, hopefully we'll run into Bob and set-up base camp.

I don't know about high prices, I always walk away with good parts for fair or cheap prices...............and I'm a cheap ass .

 

I do well too

 

The Father's Day LARS is the best show on the west coast. I seldom missed it when I lived in the L.A. area even though it was often hotter than hell out there.
I took my '27 T roadster there once it was finished, not knowing what to expect. I was treated like one of the club! It was by far the best experience I have ever had entering a show. Looking forward to entering again before I'm too old.
For those who have never been, it's definitely a bucket list item. Like the CHRR and the eastern HRRs. Sometimes you just have to say to hell with the cost and go enjoy yourself.

 

40 bucks me,car+ the wife.
found a couple bits, literally in the 2 dollar pile.
Still a nice show.
enjoy, got in a 8am- out by 11:30

 

more pics

 

got more if you need them

 

another set, inside and the roadster part.

 

got you guys with that funky van. See you next year!

 

Found this at the LARS 2 years ago - where else are U going to find a license plate frame with your name on it!! Worth the time & money!!!

 

sorry for the double pics guys, just enjoy twice!

 

Not a problem, great shots, thanks for posting them. Bob

 

I hope I get to go some day before I die !!!!!

 

Thank you for taking the time to post the bitchen pictures ! Looks like a great time

 

Thanks heaps for the pictures for us blokes that will never get to see the show. It amuses me that some guys are whinging about the cost to see what is undoubtedly the greatest hot rod swap meet and show in the world. You just can't please some people.

 

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Who's whining? I'm stating fact. Someone asked me to do it for them and I did it. Get over it. I can't believe the whining that goes on here when people can't read and comprehend. It's not hard to do.

 

Did anyone notice what they wanted for the Bantam Coupe? How come the California natives complain about the heat? We were there last year and it didn't bother me. Bob

 

Thanks for the pics!

 

Sure would be nice to know were the cuts were made on this chop, sure looks perfect to me. Bob

 

I like the T tub.

 

Sorry no prices on anything.

We are just spoiled with this show in SoCal.

There are deal to be done and friends to see.

 

Nice shots.

 

Don't hold me too it but I think it was $1700 and that was for TWO, the other one was in the same shape but apart. Sorry no pics on my part.

 

I didn't think it was too hot....had a great time.....the show is in June, one of our hotter months....

 

Haven't some of you figured out that sometimes you just gotta be miserable to have fun? This is the best show and swapmeet and truly worth it to me.