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This has been bead blasted and is not painted. Please study the pictures carefully to make sure this is the part you need. Send zip code for shipping quote, or you may have free delivery to Hershey. Part number is 635416- RH. Price is $35.

Thanks! It looks great there.

Year(s)? Trunk emblem? Number 5024 on reverse. Thanks!

Rescued at Spring Carlisle. Seller was little help. It spoke to me……

We were there Wednesday and returned on Thursday. It was remarkable to see all the vendors set up Thursday at the top (flat) part of the North Field. Vendor numbers are definitely heading back up. We couldn’t go Friday, but the chilly wet weather made me happy we didn’t. We will go back Saturday. Yeah, some vendors will have left- but 64 and sunny at Carlisle sounds like a great idea.

Sold at Carlisle.

Really nice set of 17 inch (6 lug) artillery wheels. Includes 3 stainless trim rings and 2 “new” tires. Delivery to Spring Carlisle or even Hershey later on. Price is $400.

So much free advice. It’s not my car. People who own these things develop their own opinions as to value. Once it’s offered for sale, reality determines the sale price. The right person will come along eventually; and the car will pass into the next phase of its life.

Price reduced to $9500.

The man just didn’t like round corners. His influence was, and is, widespread.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Part number is 1H149. Any ifeas? Thanks!

For those who remember the swap meet at Charlotte, say prior to Covid, the changes are a bit disappointing. The track ownership has taken much of the area inside the track for other purposes- pushing much of the swap meet vendors into the large fields behind the track. Some vendors were upset when their prepaid fees were not refunded when the event was cancelled during covid. None of this is a reflection on the Region- they do the best they can with the cards they are given. If you really enjoy the AACA car show, by all means attend. If you are looking for a top notch swap meet for hard core collectors, this may not be your event.

The Leesport event went off this morning with great weather. We arrived at 7:15AM to see the parking lot half full and dozens of spectators already shopping. The parking is far superior to the previous location. Most of the outside covered spaces were rented, plus a row of vendors outside along the building. There were 4-5 cars for sale. The inside portion is much smaller than the previous arena. We were there about 2 hours and made several nice buys. Looking forward to many more years here. Next stop is the Chesapeake Region parts meet at the Howard County (MD) Fairgrounds on Saturday March 9.

i think the trim on the top is the key? Any ideas? Thanks!

It looks like their event is Sunday May 21.

Old guys might remember there was a swap meet at this location that ceased years ago. Seems like it was in cold weather. Spaces outside under open pavilions and a large indoor space.

It seems this event has moved to the Leesport Farmers Market. Parking should be better.

Heavy? Back in the day (‘75?) I put a set on my ‘68 Camaro that featured a 250 six. I could tell it slowed the car- so I ditched them. But they sure look good.

At least for renewals, it’s $100. The deadline is looming. What are you waiting for? I dropped mine off at the Hershey Post Office, where the nice lady stamped it “cancelled”- and said she’d put it directly in the Region’s post office box- in the adjoining room. Funny, it seems she’s done that before, lol

We’ll be there. BJ on Tuesday, the R&M Preview on Wednesday. Now, if I can convince my wife to give up Friday’s visit to a National Park……..

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Yep. It’s snowing and downright cold outside. While you’re comfy in front of the fireplace- you should be thinking ahead and booking your Hershey room. The major hotels use some weird logic to set, and change their rates months ahead. I book on expedia with the right to cancel right up to the event; and you don’t have to pay until you arrive. So acting early costs you nothing. We like the area along the north side of Harrisburg near Union Deposit Road. Driving north, Union Deposit Road will lead you right to the swap meet exit at the new AACA HQ. As an example, we like the Country Suites by Raddison. It was $85/ night (plus taxes). Today it’s $92. By September it might be twice that. If you want to spend more, check out the Best Western Premier. It was my favorite, before someone at Corporate jacked the rates.

Interesting discussion, disregarding the “radical” ideas the Region will never want, or be able, to accomplish. I’ve been a vendor for over 20 years and first attended about 45 years ago (ouch!). So I guess I can speak from some factual basis. Hershey is a living, breathing thing that changes each year, but somehow remains the same. The years and inflation in our economy mean that costs: spaces, hotel, parking, meals- will continue to rise in cost. My particular situation might be typical. I started with 2 spaces; and as selling ramped up I picked up a third space nearby. It functions as a parking space for my pickup that tows the trailer that holds the parts. If I had just 2 spaces, there would be less room for sales. NTL, I put out some self-service” parts in that third space- to be respectful of the Region’s rules. As the years ticked by, selling for 4 days supplanted my first love- walking and buying. So as the space fee has crested $100, I think it’s time to relinquish that third spot, reduce the parts brought for sale to what will fit in the pickup- and leave the trailer home. Yes, I won’t make as much $$$ selling; but I’ll spend more $$$ buying- and probably enjoy myself more. And so that “extra” space will go back in circulation and hopefully someone younger will start their Hershey adventure. I’ll still be happy continuing mine.

It seems to me that you don’t see the true unusual types at Hershey that used to be more commonplace say, back in the 70’s. You know, they wear the same weird get up each year with some unique headgear. I do admire the vendors who fill their space with dirty, greasy; but otherwise valuable stuff somebody needs. They cook in their space and sleep in improvised quarters in a pickup truck or small trailer. I am almost embarrassed to retreat to a hotel room each evening. The fact that more than a few of these types return each year seems a good sign for our hobby. A faint but resilient pulse.