So its time to ask Who's going to fall Carlisle? I just made it work that I will be there Thursday and Friday. staying at the Sleep Inn in Carlisle. Hope to meet some of you there!

 

We'll be in NA108-109 as always (just inside Gate 3). I'm again planning on hosting the ClassicOldsmobile happy hour. Stay tuned.

 

Dont forget your bikini, Joe.

 

I dunno. I don't want to risk getting thrown out of the fairgrounds.

 

Hope to be there either thursday or friday.

Larry

 

I dont know how i missed you in the spring. I was by there saturday morning. I was already in the bottle by the time i got to that side. that might have been why!

 

Spring we're in NA140-141. Fall is NA108-109.

 

I will try to make Fall this year. Planning on Thurs, Fri as a back up for weather.
Joe P - will try to stop by and say Hi!

 

Make sure you swing by IL 78 - 80 for a gigantic spread of New and N.O.S.
Oldsmobile parts ----
just unearthed a Brand New 1955 - 1958 Oldsmobile FUEL PUMP that will
be on its way to Sweden if it gets to Hershey....
maybe one of you guys want to keep it here in America......
Also, have 1 -- 1959 - 1960 Olds w/o AC NEW Fuel Pump
and have 1 -- 1959 - 1960 Olds w/ AC NEW Fuel Pump

 

What is the non AC 59 pump going for? Thanks

 

I should be there on Friday or Saturday weather permitting.
Railguy

 

Hoping to be there Thursday, this year I will be hosting 2 guys from Germany, looking for nice weather as well!

 

Interested in the '55-58 fuel pump - could you please reply direct to:
firesweep "at" verizon "dot net with the details as I don't check on here much... thanks, Roger A. aka Holidaysedan

 

I have been to Carlisle a few times, this year, Im planning on going to Hershey. Has anybody been there, if so, how would you compare them?

 

I'll be there from Texas. Looking for parts to finish my 55. Made Hershey last year. Awesome, so thought I would check out Carlisle this year, before heading up into New England area to check out fall foliage.

 

If you are looking for musclecar or aftermarket performance parts, Carlisle is your best bet. Hershey is run by AACA, so aftermarket parts and modified cars are not allowed (yet you still see them there occasionally). Hershey demographics are primarily Model T to the 1950s, and about 80% of the stuff you see will be 1920s to 1940s Ford parts. The car corral always has interesting cars, and you'll see parts that you never knew existed, but the signal-to-noise ratio is awful for those of us looking for 1960s and 70s parts. Yeah, Fusick is there. You'll find many vendors for tools and supplies. The good news is that if you do find a part for a musclecar, it will often be from a seller who just wants to get rid of it. I once bough an N.O.S. 1970 Olds RH sport mirror for $15 in the GM box!

The other thing about Hershey is that the vendors all seem to close up at 3:00 or so, apparently so they can make the early bird special.

 

Once again, I'll be hosting a Classic Olds happy hour with adult beverages. I was thinking Friday, but may do Thursday also. NA108-109 at 5:00.

 

Not sure if I can make it yet but I will definitely stop by Joe if I do.

 

Planning on heading up Thurs eve - Sun morn.....gotta finish a night work job and fix a gas leak in camper? Should be in the same hilly area...NR1-12?
Got a few parts left from spring to sell......$$$slashed
I'll stop by Joe at some point?
Love to meet any CO members.....I'll have a CO header taped to my table and of coarse my dog Tackle will be there also
Hopefully the weather is better?


Eric M

 

Scott Jerdan and I will be selling parts in IH 37. Stop by.

 

Been going to Carlisle for what seems a lifetime. I was there the first year, and have only missed a handful since. Old age keeps me from spending too much time walking the field. I sold all my Oldsmobile parts last year, so this year, I will be bringing only miscellaneous junk that I want to get rid of.
That is why they call me JUNK!!! IG 14/15/16 & 20

 

Ill be by to see you. maybe it wont be so dam cold!

 

Bring the rain gear, sounds like it might be wet.

 

It sure does. Cold and rainy! So be it! Gotta find my jacket and poncho!

 

I just discovered tonight I need A charcoal canister mount bracket for my 72 cutlass. any of you guys have a nice one you can bring with you?

 

Spring swap was unusually cold and now the forecast isnt getting any better with rain most every day! Thursday looks like the best day as of now. Trouble with rain is most venders have everything under cover.... it sucks!

 

Yeah, the problem is this tropical storm coming up the coast. The one thing I have learned over the years is that the weather predictions aren't accurate for more than 12 hours in advance. Soaking rain tonight, then 30-40% chance for the rest of the week. I'll be there. Just pack extra shoes and socks.

 

Yeah, I'm in Nashville tonight and plan to be there Thursday afternoon and Friday. Keeping an eye on the tropical storm and hoping for the best. Not having been there, I presume the meet isn't held on asphalt like Hershey is.

 

There are asphalt walkways, but the swap meet spaces themselves are in grass.

With work and home projects piling up, and the wet weather forecast, I have decided to skip. See you at Spring Carlisle !

 

Overcast but dry today. Thursday looks to be the best weather of the weekend. Weather goes downhill in a hurry Friday. Don't expect many people to be here on Sat.

 

Was there today and got the whole thing covered before the rain started around 3:30 PM. Had steady rain all the way back to Trenton NJ. Vendors and parts for sale and cars were less than usual. My purchases? A left rear 67 Cutlass Supreme wheelwell trim, a few things from Fusick and a stick flywheel for the 67 wagon for 75 bucks. I did like the 70 Toro GT there but overpriced at 11 G's.

 

Was there today left at 3pm before the rain. Picked up a passenger side mirror and a bezel that goes around the gauges.

Larry

 

Spent part of the day selling and most buying (on the assumption that the rest of the weekend will be washed out). Found a factory manual trans hump for $25. Got weatherstrip for my 72 442 as well as the 86 Chevy truck project. Also scored a rust-free door shell for the truck. Picked up the bumpers and other chrome for the VC from the plater. Got one 2.5" trumpet from the Pypes scratch-and-dent box. Picked up some tools and supplies (saw blades, seam sealer, replacement light sockets, etc). Saw a complete (air cleaner to pan) 455 from a mid-70s Toro with a $250 asking price. The TH425 was also available. I may go back and check the price if the rain starts tomorrow.

The weather prediction is improving, with the rain potentially holding off until late Friday afternoon and ending Saturday morning. Unfortunately many vendors packed up and left today. Many more were talking about leaving Friday afternoon. We'll have to play it by ear.

Walked over to the auction this evening. There was a nice 66 442 Holiday Coupe 4spd and three 68s - a Cutlass, A 442, and a "tribute" car. The latter was a featured car on display in the conference center. The car had all the details of a "correct" restoration, including chalk marks and GM-labeled hoses. It even had the W36 stripes in the correct place! Unfortunately, the builder went to all this trouble and kept the 350 engine (now painted bronze). Seems like a waste.

Oh, and naturally the real 442 also had W36 stripes - incorrectly positioned as usual. Not only that, but the stripes were continuous under the emblems instead of breaking.

Again, why go through all that trouble just to do a half-@$$ed job?

 

Thinking of coming down Saturday what's the weather looking like . probably come down the turn pike shouldn't be any traffic?
Railguy

 

Light rain started before noon today, got heavier as the day wore on. Expected to be moderate rain until about noon Sat. Many vendors packed up and left this afternoon. There was a line out the gate by 3:00 today. I did score some more purchases today, including a nice hood for my 86 truck. Given the bad weather coming north from VA tonight, we aren't planning to pack and drive home until Sat afternoon, so we'll be here.

My friend Warren points out that even with half the vendors gone, Carlisle is still considerably larger than just about any other swap meet we ever go to (not counting Hershey, which is finally supposed to be nice weather next week).

 

I made all my purchases on Thursday. We didn't get there till 11. I got the flat all covered. on Friday I did the Hill. Stopped by to meet Joe and it looked like fort knox. Eric stopped by, only one vender on the hill around where you would have been. I picked up a charcoal canister bracket for $18. its really nice, some minor pitting but mostly original paint still. A 70-72 console not cut no cracks minus a lid and hinge for $50. A console top with no damage to hinge holes $25. some smalls from fusick. good trip overall. maybe the spring will be better!

 

Sorry I missed you. We were out buying stuff. That's the problem - you can either sell or walk the rows, and to be honest, I'm still in the buying phase. We actually packed up and left by noon Sat - I'd had enough of the cold and rain. Hopefully spring will be better. I'll be at Hershey on Thursday.