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So many opinions. I have used an 8-volt battery in my 1946 gmc since 1997. Years ago, I bugged “Sol”, the Battery Tender guy” at Hershey until he convinced the company to make a new run for 8 volts. I buy them at my local Battery Warehouse and they last 7-9 years ( keeping the BT on 24/7). We adjusted the voltage regulator to output 10 volts. It has never blown bulbs. Of course, the truck has no radio. It increases the cranking speed and starts the truck much faster. I don’t crank it longer than 15-20 seconds. No, it’s not for every old 6-volt vehicle. No, it’s not a substitute for a properly tuned electrical system. It’s just better than the original setup. The Camaro has a 12-volt battery……

Yes, but it’s candy to conspiracy theory lovers.

I couldn’t agree more. As a long time vendor, my experience was the same. All the factors were in place for a great swap meet. I was well organized. It’s difficult to predict the size of the Hershey crowd and their buying habits. Make no mistake, the heat and the cloudless skies made the weather beautiful AND uncomfortable. It certainly held down the crowd. We will try again next year, eh? i read a comment that the car show should be on Sunday and the swap meet in full bloom on Saturday- so working stiffs and school age children can attend. That won’t happen at Hersheypark, but it would be great to see. IMHO

Amen.

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The Hershey swap meet is a riddle wrapped inside an enigma. We had a slow sales week and observed a sharp drop in foot traffic. That’s in the green field near “Hyman Village”. Some folks within easy walking distance reported brisk sales and good foot traffic. Go figure. Asking the HR to “engineer” the swap field; or police the non-compliant sellers is probably unfair. Their folks are stretched thin keeping up with all the other duties. This is “our” event and it is what we make of it. We should try our part to follow the rules and, as sellers, bring nice parts other members might want. It’s like the weather- after a time complaining does little good. Start planning for 2024 now.

The chicken dinner tonight was yummy- and all of $10. And then they had a bake sale table staffed by the ladies auxiliary. No lines, no crowds- just good food and a dozen or so military veterans. Tomorrow night is roast beef! Conveniently located just on the Town side of the park.

The last posting about the weather was, thankfully, deleted. This one should suffer the same fate. Talking about the weather before Hershey just invites a little “tropical depression “ to crop up and park itself over south central PA.

I think you are confusing Hershey with Carlisle. At Carlisle, the car corral will be active from Thursday thru Saturday. Cars will be arriving earlier and I think the first day for public entry is Wednesday. Of course, there is no car show at Carlisle, but there is an auction at the Carlisle Expo Center. The following Monday, the world descends upon Hershey.

Nice horn ring. Chrome is good driver quality; center section (bakelite?) is very nice with some faint stress marks you can see in the picture. Special Hershey deal: $50 and you pick up in the Green field Monday-Friday. After Hershey, it goes to evil bay …..

You need 3 days to see the majority of the swap meet- if that’s your interest. The best days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Friday morning you will see many vendors leaving as the car show begins. The car corral is a car show onto itself- only all the cars are for sale. By Friday, it begins to look a bit sparse. If you plan to buy parts that are too big to fit in your luggage, you need to make arrangements with one of the shipping services that will handle the shipping if your treasures back to Europe. As far as hotels, look as far east as Carlisle; as far as Grantville to the north; and as far as Lancaster to the east. With the public parking lots located on the north side of Hersheypark, I think you’ll have a better commute from the north- perhaps along the I-81 corridor.On the subject of parking, the chocolate company will want $20 each day to allow you to park in a hayfield. At least admission is free! Don’t be afraid to book a hotel 15 miles away. We have high speed roads and most of us drive like we’re headed to a fire. Come and make a lifetime memory!

Not so fast. I owned a black on black 1973 914 with the largest (2.0l) 4-banger you could get. While not as fast as its 914-6 brother, it was the fastest go-kart I ever drove on the road. It always struck me the it was an weird looking, I hesitate to say ugly, car until you removed the fiberglass targa top. Then the little beast transformed itself into a real beauty. The only car I regret selling, currently developing great interest with millennials.

Not so fast, it’s a natural fact that the local highway folks will throw something up right before the event. It’s a test they run to determine our resolve to reach the Fall Meet. As far as food goes, plenty of new ‘trendy bistros’ downtown; and many of the older restaurants remain. Its an area frequented by tourists and there are plenty of choices. Sadly, the Canal House remains closed. Imagine the years gone by when titans like Bill Harrah dined there after a long day scouting the grassy (muddy) fields for a few (many) special bits to finish off some fantastic restoration. So many looking down upon us wishing they could be there again.

Arrived today, Monday August 28, 2023 in Central MD. Watch your mailbox!

Somewhere in this range, we saw a Duesenberg being towed through the foot-deep mud at the back of the White Field. The look on the owner’s face was priceless. I wish someone has a picture they could post.

No, I wasn’t there. But based upon my calculations, I was conceived on the day of the car show. My birthday is July 2, 1956. Darn, if my parents had attended, I might not be typing this now!?!

So the balance of $444 was due in 12 monthly installments; and no interest accrued unless they were late?

I think that’s a winner. So an 86 year old NOS Olds part shows up at the 2023 Carlisle Truck show; and was represented to be a “1930’s GM truck part”. Right Church, wrong pew. I guess it will follow me to Hershey and try to find a forever home. Thanks!

Please help me with any info regarding year, model, etc. Thanks!

Looking at ‘37-‘38 Buick Special parts, the headlights are mounted to a smaller panel to the front of the side panel. But maybe we’re getting closer!

Today’s find at the Carlisle Truck show. The stencil appears to read 408998-? I am guessing a bigger truck, possibly 1937-39? Any thoughts? Thanks!

Yes, Virginia. It was May 12-13, 2023. Try it out in 2024, it’s a great event.

Slide over to the Stovebolt Page on the net. It caters to older GMC and Chevy trucks.

Let’s hope the fires are out soon, so everyone from Ontario can come to Hershey and breathe freely!

Need ONE trim ring for a set of Chevy artillery wheels. Does not need to be perfect, the other 3 are not. Thanks.