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Eddie H. · 11-04-2002, 08:17 PM

The big Fall swap meet is coming up next weekend at the Ball Park in Arlington.

Anybody planning on going??

Primered_69 · 11-04-2002, 08:33 PM

Is it worth going to?

If so I might make a trip out there.

Hutch · 11-04-2002, 10:04 PM

I will be there
I wish I could make it on Friday before everything is picked over.
But if I get there early enough on Saturday (before Eddie) there just may be some bargains left.
Sunday afternoon is the day to make the deals on unsold items.

Last meet I met a guy who scored a nice clean set of 15x8 5 lug ralleys complete with rings and caps for $75

Then there is that guy who has all of the late model take out seats. Hmmmm

Eddie H. · 11-04-2002, 11:09 PM

I've been going to these meets for the last umpteen years, and you're likely to find nearly anything out there. The trick is to wade through all the overpriced junk and be able to spot the real bargains.
I usually find the best deals on the last couple of rows at the far north end where there is not as much traffic and people are more anxious to sell.
One time I found a NEW, still in the original GM box GMC woodgrain tailgate molding for $60, (Just the letters alone sell for more than that) , a pair of nice GMC chrome front fender eyebrows
for $5 apiece, and a good straight 71 GMC grill for $65 ( those are $200 up)
It's kinda like treasure hunting. Sometimes you get lucky but most of the time you don't.

67_SS396 · 11-04-2002, 11:22 PM

I along with a handfull of fellow Southern Bowties, MMCC and NTCC members will be there. We, Southern Bowties have reserved 7 spaces on row 17 spaces 30-33. Come by and say hi, you can't miss us. Look for my blue '67 short step, a white '56 Chevy Panel 4x4 (for sale), maroon '75 'vette (for sale), brown Chevy Big10 and a white short fleetside chevy.

This friday night we are having our last sponsored meet at Keller's drive-in for the year. At typical meets we have anywhere from 15-30+ cars/trucks show up. It's a great time to see some awesome cars and trucks and meet with some really great people. Plus you can't beat the #5 and $1.30 longnecks!

Hope to see you there and happy hunting!

**MikeB** · 11-05-2002, 12:24 PM

It's held 5 times/year, and I go at least 3 times. To give you some idea of prices, here's what I've bought there over the years:

$20 for 4 brand new early 90s bow tie center caps for use with my 73-87 rally wheels. GM list price: >$50 each

$190 for complete OEM-style rear bumper kit w/ 5year warranty on chrome.

$140 for a new TCI mini-starter that's $169 at Summit Racing.

Kenny's Truck Parts is always there with the lowest prices anywhere on trim parts. You can also find lots of tools, sandblasters, engine stands, and stainless bolts in sizes you thought didn't exist, not to mention old cars and trucks for sale.

Also check out StrokerMotor.com's booth. Dick Allen sells Edelbrock, Lunati, SCAT, and AFR parts parts for the same price as Summit and Jeg's with no tax or shipping. He also has 383 rotating assemblies and builds complete motors.

SCOTI · 11-05-2002, 01:04 PM

I'll be out there looking for a 73/74 blazer rear bumper + related hardware & a door/s for my beater68. There's always good deals & lots to see.

69Chevyman · 11-05-2002, 01:17 PM

Where is this at and what times and days is it held? I am not far away from there.

Zumo · 11-05-2002, 01:34 PM

Damn! I am having a Garage Sale that day. Maybe I can make on Sunday.

Hutch · 11-05-2002, 02:06 PM

http://deanearhart.com/

**MikeB** · 11-05-2002, 02:22 PM

North parking lot at The Ballpark.

Eddie H. · 11-05-2002, 07:17 PM

HEY SCOTI

If you need a driver's door for your 68 beater, email me at
efharg@attbi.com
I have a straight one you can have if you'll come get it.

RED67 · 11-05-2002, 07:26 PM

try to go after football(air it out) need some bb steel rods & bb motor mounts frnt left fender & smooth tailgate & some $$$$money$$$$$$ to buy all that !!!hehehe:p :p

Zumo · 11-08-2002, 10:22 AM

I think I am gonna try and make it out there with my father On Sat after my garage sale. He's got a 74 Stingray he's looking for parts for.

11-04-2002, 08:17 PM	#1
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Arlington Texas Swap Meet The big Fall swap meet is coming up next weekend at the Ball Park in Arlington. Anybody planning on going?? __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-04-2002, 08:33 PM	#2
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Is it worth going to? If so I might make a trip out there. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-04-2002, 10:04 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	I will be there I wish I could make it on Friday before everything is picked over. But if I get there early enough on Saturday (before Eddie) there just may be some bargains left. Sunday afternoon is the day to make the deals on unsold items. Last meet I met a guy who scored a nice clean set of 15x8 5 lug ralleys complete with rings and caps for $75 Then there is that guy who has all of the late model take out seats. Hmmmm __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-04-2002, 11:09 PM	#4
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I've been going to these meets for the last umpteen years, and you're likely to find nearly anything out there. The trick is to wade through all the overpriced junk and be able to spot the real bargains. I usually find the best deals on the last couple of rows at the far north end where there is not as much traffic and people are more anxious to sell. One time I found a NEW, still in the original GM box GMC woodgrain tailgate molding for $60, (Just the letters alone sell for more than that) , a pair of nice GMC chrome front fender eyebrows for $5 apiece, and a good straight 71 GMC grill for $65 ( those are $200 up) It's kinda like treasure hunting. Sometimes you get lucky but most of the time you don't. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-05-2002, 12:24 PM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,441	It's held 5 times/year, and I go at least 3 times. To give you some idea of prices, here's what I've bought there over the years: $20 for 4 brand new early 90s bow tie center caps for use with my 73-87 rally wheels. GM list price: >$50 each $190 for complete OEM-style rear bumper kit w/ 5year warranty on chrome. $140 for a new TCI mini-starter that's $169 at Summit Racing. Kenny's Truck Parts is always there with the lowest prices anywhere on trim parts. You can also find lots of tools, sandblasters, engine stands, and stainless bolts in sizes you thought didn't exist, not to mention old cars and trucks for sale. Also check out StrokerMotor.com's booth. Dick Allen sells Edelbrock, Lunati, SCAT, and AFR parts parts for the same price as Summit and Jeg's with no tax or shipping. He also has 383 rotating assemblies and builds complete motors. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

11-04-2002, 11:22 PM	#5
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	I will be there I along with a handfull of fellow Southern Bowties, MMCC and NTCC members will be there. We, Southern Bowties have reserved 7 spaces on row 17 spaces 30-33. Come by and say hi, you can't miss us. Look for my blue '67 short step, a white '56 Chevy Panel 4x4 (for sale), maroon '75 'vette (for sale), brown Chevy Big10 and a white short fleetside chevy. This friday night we are having our last sponsored meet at Keller's drive-in for the year. At typical meets we have anywhere from 15-30+ cars/trucks show up. It's a great time to see some awesome cars and trucks and meet with some really great people. Plus you can't beat the #5 and $1.30 longnecks! Hope to see you there and happy hunting! __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

11-05-2002, 01:04 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	I'll be out there looking for a 73/74 blazer rear bumper + related hardware & a door/s for my beater68. There's always good deals & lots to see. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-05-2002, 01:17 PM	#8
69Chevyman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tyler, Texas, USA Posts: 28	Where is this at and what times and days is it held? I am not far away from there. __________________ 1969 CST Black w/Black interior, dual Flowmaster turndowns, 4-6x9s in the doors, Sony Explod cd player, American Racing wheels w/275's, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock 750 carb

11-05-2002, 01:34 PM	#9
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Damn! I am having a Garage Sale that day. Maybe I can make on Sunday. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-05-2002, 02:06 PM	#10
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	http://deanearhart.com/ __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

11-05-2002, 02:22 PM	#11
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,441	North parking lot at The Ballpark. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

11-05-2002, 07:17 PM	#12
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	HEY SCOTI If you need a driver's door for your 68 beater, email me at efharg@attbi.com I have a straight one you can have if you'll come get it. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

11-05-2002, 07:26 PM	#13
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 777	try to go after football(air it out) need some bb steel rods & bb motor mounts frnt left fender & smooth tailgate & some $$$$money$$$$$$ to buy all that !!!hehehe:p :p __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

11-08-2002, 10:22 AM	#14
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	I think I am gonna try and make it out there with my father On Sat after my garage sale. He's got a 74 Stingray he's looking for parts for. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles



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