gwells Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I’ve been told that there’s a meet of some kind today where the Packard truck guys and other old truck enthusiasts gather. Can’t find anything about this online and my source for the info can’t help either. I’m in the area and if such a meet actually exists, would love to check it out. Is there anyone with further info on this mysterious show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I've never been, but I recall hearing that Dave Lockard has hosted his post-Hershey Packard truck meet in York Springs PA for years. https://56packardman.com/2018/01/09/gear-head-tuesday-packard-trucks/ https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2015/10/21/no-man-should-go-into-battle-alone-the-many-hands-behind-a-1918-packard-army-truck/ I vaguely recall hearing that either he is about to or has stopped doing it, though. So I'm not sure if it's on this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 His signs are out along RT 15- just opposite Latimore Valley. It’s on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Thanks, guys. I’ll head in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Using the info provided, I had no trouble finding what Dave terms the Packard Truck Meet. It was surprisingly well attended with lunch provided for all, most of whom were Packard club members. Very interesting small selection of non-Packard collectors cars along with numerous Packards. Super nice people, too. Dave confirmed that this indeed the last version of this long-running meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Greg, I do not know if you are still there. If you have a chance a tour of the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing museum at the Lattimore Valley Fairgrounds is very interesting. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regards, Peter J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Not a Packard guy but love all the classic trucks... You guys should continue doing this on his behalf or in his honor dedicated to his name. Obviously you would need his blessing first but what's from keeping you all from continuing it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Peter, My post #5 above was actually made from the parking lot at EMMR! Thanks for your kind advice, but I had noticed the sign for EMMR when I turned off US-15 to go to the Packard truck meet and went directly there when I left Dave’s farm. ”Very interesting” to say the least. I could spend a month there if they’d loan me the keys to the locked shelves in their library... Wish I had had more time and energy today, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, gwells said: Peter, My post #5 above was actually made from the parking lot at EMMR! Thanks for your kind advice, but I had noticed the sign for EMMR when I turned off US-15 to go to the Packard truck meet and went directly there when I left Dave’s farm. ”Very interesting” to say the least. I could spend a month there if they’d loan me the keys to the locked shelves in their library... Wish I had had more time and energy today, Put it on your bucket list, Greg. Many interesting racecars and memorabilia from the past. Our very dedicated National Director Norm Hutton collects dirt track vehicles and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject thus in addition to his many assignments he is the Chair of Race Car Certification. In the museum is my favorite dirt track stock car of Bobby Gerhart, Sr. If it is still there it is on loan from the Gerhart Family. (His son Bobby Gerhart, Jr. is a long standing ARCA race driver of whom has had great success with many wins at Daytona.) In my youth before and after my Army hitch I did many pinstripe and hand lettering jobs for anything from firetrucks to dirt track cars. I got to know Bobby, Sr. at the old Reading Fairgrounds 1/2 mile track. Helped out on his pit crew and lettered 3 cars for him after he bought out sponsor A. T. Consoli. Bobby, Jr. (about 11 years old at the time) was constantly at the pit gates asking any of us what his dad is doing or what strategies he is using. Bobby, Sr. made his last race in 1980. Phoned him in 2003 to reminisce, We had a few beers at the Womelsdorf, PA VFW. Glad I saw him as he was killed in 2004 in a crash on E. Chocolate Ave as you come into Hershey from Palmyra. Peter J. Edited October 14, 2018 by Peter J.Heizmann (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Peter, Perhaps I wasn’t clear: I spent a couple of hours at EMMR and it wasn’t nearly enough. Funny you should mention Bobby Gerhart. His brother and crew chief Billy is a good friend. Next time you see him, ask him if he knows a guy called Cheater Wells in the ‘small’ car world. Wish Bobby and Billy could have better on-track luck than they’ve had the last few years. In fact, I am in Allentown tonight and planning to hit the Boyertown museum tomorrow. Halfway thought about getting an early start and heading to Lebanon to surprise Billy but it’s a fairly long trip do on a lark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 6 hours ago, gwells said: Using the info provided, I had no trouble finding what Dave terms the Packard Truck Meet. It was surprisingly well attended with lunch provided for all, most of whom were Packard club members. Very interesting small selection of non-Packard collectors cars along with numerous Packards. Super nice people, too. Dave confirmed that this indeed the last version of this long-running meet. Glad it worked out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 21 minutes ago, gwells said: Peter, Perhaps I wasn’t clear: I spent a couple of hours at EMMR and it wasn’t nearly enough. Funny you should mention Bobby Gerhart. His brother and crew chief Billy is a good friend. Next time you see him, ask him if he knows a guy called Cheater Wells in the ‘small’ car world. Wish Bobby and Billy could have better on-track luck than they’ve had the last few years. In fact, I am in Allentown tonight and planning to hit the Boyertown museum tomorrow. Halfway thought about getting an early start and heading to Lebanon to surprise Billy but it’s a fairly long trip do on a lark. True, Greg. Not clear where the Packard meet was held. Bobby, Jr's. race shop is at his business "Bobby Gerhart's World of Trucks" located as you come into Lebanon on route 422 west. Call ahead of time and see if Billy is there. As for the Boyertown Museum of Historical Vehicles you will find that very worthwhile. My office was 3 blocks from there prior to retirement. Have a good time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Peter, The Packard meet was about 3 miles from EMMR, on the other side of US-15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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