Event Coverage NO MODIFIEDS ALLOWED, again at herhsey

Well, would a 428 Cobra Jet be allowed? There are some gray areas.

 

I wouldn't worry too much, they don't allow beer either. Stating something and enforcing it is another thing. If you act like a normal (whatever normal is in this hobby) person you shouldn't have any problems. Just be low key. This is about DAILY DRIVERS bringing parts into the SWAP MEET, the vehicle that got you there. DO NOT TRY TO SELL HOT RODS or HOT ROD PARTS. Or put a FOR SALE sign on that Modified Hauler.Sure there is class 24A on Show Day,and Dry Lakes, Bonneville and Drag Cars can be shown, just keep the parts sales low key too.

 

It's about time someone stands up and throws the type of cars they are not gearing towards out. I wish some of these shows around here had the sand to throw the garbage out. Makes for a pure show.

 

Great example, but you have to go to Hershey to truely understand skidmarks post. There are some GREAT parts haulers that guys have had there for years, the ones with windsheilds covered with Hershey stickers from past years. A small block Ford in what looks like an unrestored '34 Ford One Ton panel or an old White with a SBC adds to the vintage look IMO. We don't want Hershey looking like Carlisle, it has been a LOT of fun for years, come in, meet people,buy stuff, have fun, go home and build something.

 

Are they wanting to keep the swap meet clear of late model shit and hot rods. I have been to many swap meets where the sellers just want to park there vehicle in the swap area for transporation.. Most can unload there shit and park there vehicle out of the area.

 

thought Hershey was always a Pre-ww2 swap, and one of the largest Pre-ww1 swaps around. That falls well under the banner of the HCCA and the AACA.

So what is your major malfunction numbnuts, mommy not show you enough love?

 

I say go and buy all the vintage tin you can. Then use it as inventory to build Hot Rods with.

 

Hershey is any old car part pre 79' or what.

Chickasha swap meet is pre WW2.

 

If the rules aren't clear then just ask. If you don't like them don't go. Righyt or wrong don't matter, its their show. Vote with your feet.

 

I hope everyone takes Charlie's warning and stays home.......so I can get all the good parts...ha!

 

Like was said by others already....some rules are not strictly enforced.

Look at the hambers pics from last years hershey swap. There were project rods for sale openly, and I never heard of anyone being kept out of their vendor spot because they had a roddded hauler. It did not happen.

 

I'm just going to look for stuff and unload stuff that won't sell on eBay. Not a trend setter........just following everyone else.

 

enough said

 

They are up to 1985 now, you can sell parts for your Chrysler minivan. BTW, Skidmarks, look at your sticker from last year. It has a "66 Chevelle with 8 inch ralley wheels on it. 8 inchers with that offset weren't available until '69, and that was the chairman's car.

 

if you don,t like thier rules don,t go i stop going about 4 yrs ago just don,t miss it always found more at carlise that i needed but i,m into late 40,s to mid 60,s cars but if all you guy,s don,t like thier rules get spaces at carlise and sell there. it,s thier show thier game and that,s cool who needs the darma

 

isn't stock the ultimate traditional after all that is how they were made to begin with. just something to think about while yall make the drama

 

the replies to this thread (from folks who obviously have never been to hershey) are comical..

 

What ive heard is ,They dont want us there anyway.To much work for them.Im still going ,No matter what ,Its the greatest show on earth ,2nd is is the jalopy showdown

 

I just don't get all the fuss they are making about people using their late model stuff to unload in their vending space, who cares? they aren't showing the stuff, they are just transporting the stuff they brought in to sell in a space they PAID for. what could someone having a late model truck parked near his space possibly do to affect the show??!! anyone with a brain cell knows it's not in the show. These people pay money to sell and then get this from the show organizers?

 

Let me see---they will sell us stuff to build cars that they don't allow?? Is that it?? I went to Hershey back in 1996 and remember seeing a custom El Camino at the car corral. When did the rules change??

 

well,,i guess its their show, so they get to make the rules , right guys?

just like someone telling you how to build your car, or how to run your show or what types of builds you want at a show that you are the promoter for..

i get it, and thats kida why i dont care to go to these types of shows..Viva la Billet Proof!

 

Gulp, well I probably should not be entering this sit but I was working with lead, and playing with hot rods before some of you were probably born. I am just an old guy. I got interested in antique cars later in life and appreciate all forms of four wheel transportation.

I cannot speak for the Hershey Region but I can speak for the circumstances surrounding the issue of modified vehicles in the flea market. You know how one or two guys spoil it for everyone? Well a couple of years ago a few people showed up with non-conforming vehicles under the guise of their parts vehicle or driver. As soon as backs were turned, a for sale sign on the vehicles went up. They were caught as it became blatant and they flaunted it.

Rules are rules but the Region does not have a huge compliance force. AACA and the region are trying to keep the event true to what we believe in but do allow some leeway. There are thousands of people that attend every year to find parts for their modified cars and a special area that has a lot of early speed stuff.

Our event is not for everyone I guess but attend once (we sure do not get much credit for putting on a free event of this size for everyone..you pay at Carlisle and other places!) as it is a special week for all car guys.

Thanks for listening, not much time to be on forums but a AACA member alerted me to this thread.

 

Eastern Fall Meet - Hershey, PA. Hosted by Hershey Region of AACA.
It's an AACA event. Rules apply to AACA members participating in the event. Dedicated AACA members frown on modifying cars.
DOH?
http://www.aaca.org/about/default.aspx.

........membership From 850 members in 1948; 1,400 in 1949; 5,000 in 1954; 8,700 in 1959; 23,000 in 1969; 37,000 in 1976; to over 50,000 in AACA's Golden Jubilee year, 1985, growth has remained steady. Much of this growth can be credited to the outstanding dedication and achievement of the officers and directors, as well as the efforts and activities of the Regions and Chapters. Beginning with founding of the Illinois Region, the number of Regions and Chapters has grown to more than 400 today. Innovative approaches to enhance enjoyment by its members, has helped AACA achieve the enviable position of being the largest club in the world dedicated to furthering interest in, and preservation of, antique automobiles and their history.

 

It's there $$ loss if the hot rodders don't show up.I just went to our Denver swap meet put on by the Old Car Counsel.I saw at least 50 to 75 % of the sellers and spectators there that are hot rodders of all kinds. Now get out there in the garage and start chopping that top on your hot rod project.LOL.

 

Several years ago Jerry Duncan and I were invited by the AACA to bring a couple old hot rods that would fit in a historical category that some aaca members were looking at maybe starting in the future, I believe it was ultimatley shut down by most members of the aaca to just leave things how they are. It was fun to have my roadtser at my swap meet spots all week and we did get some hassle from some older gentlemen that told us we are not to have these cars on our spots so even they were suprised to hear that we were actually invited by them. For the Saturady show they parked us in a corner up by speedway but we did have a great crowd checking the cars out all day. Anyway even though it didn't take off it is completely up to the aaca to set there own rules and we will just have to roll with the punches. I have been going since the mid 70's and still can't wait to go.....to me it's always been about the parts and not the actual cars and if they were to bend on those rules I believe there would be a lot of junk finding it's way in. Too all that will be going Happy Hunting and hopefully we will all find some goods that haven't seen daylight in 50 years.

 

They welcome ALL antique motor vehicles with open arms. They just don't appreciate modified vehicles. Can't you fathom the difference??

http://www.aaca.org/about/default.aspx
An Introduction to AACA
The aim of the AACA is the perpetuation of the pioneer days of automobiling by furthering the interest in and preserving of antique automobiles, and the promotion of sportsmanship and of good fellowship among all AACA members. The AACA uses the term "automobile" in a comprehensive sense to include all self-propelled vehicles intended for passenger use (cars, race vehicles, trucks, fire vehicles, motorcycles, powered bicycles, etc.). Similarly, the term includes various power sources, such as gasoline, diesel, steam and electric.

 

I don't care if it's THEIR swapmeet, they need to accommodate ME.

 

Seems like the rule makers everywhere make rules to make themselves feel good about their percieved power. Good thing they aren't in Washington, making laws. Oh wait, they are. (Too crowded for me anyhow.)

 

Been going to Hershey for almost 40 years. I can't believe that they would stop a modified vintage vehicle from hauling parts onto the show field and parking this vehicle in the designated space on the field. What they should control is the number of swap meet spaces taken up by people renting these spaces and then using it as parking lots for their late model vehicles. I'm not talking about one or two spaces next to the parts display. Each and every one of these years I've walked past long rows of late model vehicles taking up space where there should be parts for sale. Oh, and by the way, please don't come to Hershey.

 

I see the other side of the story now, but think they handled it the wrong way. They should state that if they catch someone trying to sell a modified vehicle in the flea market section, they will be forced to leave immediately and banned from the premises. Not make some stupid rule up about what you can use to deliver your items. That makes the rulemakers look like a bunch of A-holes.