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3 minutes ago, 1912Staver said:
Thanks for the video's ! The pre war segment of the hobby needs greater exposure.
If my transport schedule permitsI will be live streaming and taking
videos from this event.
Jim
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37 minutes ago, AzBob said:
I recall reading back in early 2020, the county took over the fairgrounds (Site of the swap meet.) for covid facilities and homeless housing. I thought this was the No. 1 reason for the demise of the Bakersfield Swap Meet. Someone needs to do some fact checking.
When Covid hit - the fairgroundswere utilized for public immunization
and scheduled events
were postponed and/or canceled.
The Spring Pre War Swap Meet
was one of those events.
The fairground event schedule
returned to normal before
The Spring Pre War Swap Meet.
I know this because I was in
communication with the
director of the fairgrounds.
But that didn’t matter because
the decision had already been
made not to continue the event
before Covid hit.
Those are the facts.
Jim
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30 minutes ago, 1912Staver said:
Not to nit pick, but you seem to contradict yourself. How did the HCCA " local group " " shut it down ", and "stonewall " the well respected person if they did not own it ?
This link from 2019 states it is a joint venture of the HCCA and the Kern County Model T Ford club.
I may be mistaken but I believe the Model T club joined forces with the HCCA in relatively recent times and prior to that it was solely a HCCA event. Easy enough to look up as I have Gazettes going back to the 1950's and the Bakersfield event was always promoted in the Gazette.
It doesn't really matter, good on your friend for putting together the current event. 28th Annual Bakersfield Swap Meet 2019 – Model T Ford Fix
The facts are as I have related them.
I promote the pre war hobby for
the good of the hobby.
I attended
The Bakersfield Swap Meet
over the years several times.
I live streamed and shared
videos to my
YouTube channel - Facebook
and social media at my own
personal expense.
I promoted and covered the
event when it moved up to
The Ag Center in 2022
leading up to the
swap meet with unrestricted
access to the facility.
Jim
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36 minutes ago, 1912Staver said:
That's unfortunate. Hard to see how the event had "run its course". I expect it more of a case of the members of the local group getting up there in years and no longer able to get the person power together to run the event. Is the new event going to be advertised in the HCCA Gazette ?
The Bakersfield Swap Meethad not run its course.
There was at least one person
who is long established and well
respected in the Pre War Community
that was in constant contact and
offered to assist and/or take over
the event but he was stonewalled.
The Bakersfield Swap meet never
” belonged “ to any car organization
or club - it was successful because
the hobby supported it.
Jim
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2 hours ago, 1912Staver said:
Unless the Horseless Carriage Club of America is involved I doubt this will be much like the Bakersfield meet of the past. It's absolutely a nice touch that an area will be provided for pre war stuff, but otherwise I don't see any indication this meet will be any different from any other general car hobby meet.
The local chapter of The HCCAdecided The Bakersfield Swap Meet
had run its course so they shut it
down - rather than allow others
to continue the event.
I heard that directly from one
of the members that had been
involved since the early years.
Having a pre war swap meet
at a local established privately
owned business and having
a respected California
native manage it puts the
success or failure in the hands
of the Public where it belongs.
Jim
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37 minutes ago, Studebuddy said:
I have had good luck at the Bakersfield swap meet in the past, so I will definitely go.
Would like to take my car if I can find some new rag joints for a '23/24 Light Six Studebaker...
Plenty of time toSpread The Word
Jim
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My good friend Jim Holguinhas a reputation organizingcar events in and around Visalia, CA.Jim was approached by the ownersof Famoso Drag Strip outside ofBakersfield , CA to take over theplanning of their Spring Drag Swap.Jim was approached about reservingspaces for Pre War Vendors and hehas graciously provided an area.This is not being promoted to thegeneral public so if you want folkscoming out - you have to spreadthe word for it to patronized.Jim
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“ Surface Rust “ ?
Why are you meeting this guy ?
Do you have money to burn ?
Jim
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32 minutes ago, Steve Braverman said:
Is that an OSB floor?!
Sure looks like it.
Probably fastened with
screws to the aluminum
cross members.
Jim
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I assume you are not going
to the manufacturer for
warranty service ?
Then you need to find a good
“ meat & potatoes “ welder
to fabricate a sturdy means
of attaching the ramp door
to the frame.
My primary welder is in the
countryside near Iowa City, IA
and primarily works on farm
equipment.
Jim
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So you intend to restore this ?
If you do - what are your plans
for the vehicle after restoration ?
Jim
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To the OP
Whether or not what you
are considering buying can
be imported depends on:
Point of export
Point of import
You need the services
of an import agent wherever
you planning to take delivery
of what you are buying.
I specifically did not use
the term “ vehicle “ because
that may not be what you are considering buying.
Jim
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Do you own or have access to
a Smart phone ?
Does the Seller own or have
access to a Smart phone ?
Have the Seller bring the
vehicle to a well lit area
with strong cell phone coverage.
You position yourself in
an area with strong cell service.
Both of you clear your schedules
and find a suitable time of day
to have a live video call.
Arrange to have an assistant
for each of you to handle the
phone to you both can
communicate without
fumbling with a phone.
Easiest way to get live
answers to your questions.
Jim
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Tracking is not a deterrent.
Tracking comes in to play
after theft.
Most trailers are usually
stored where no one would
notice or respond to an alarm.
Disable - block - immobilize
your trailer so it is not a target.
That - is the best theft deterrent.
Jim
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I spoke at length with
the Grandson.
The Family has no plans
to display - to sell - or
to donate the vehicle.
Jim
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I received a call yesterday
from the Grandson.
The car is not available to
be viewed - the tires have
deteriorated - it is on rims
and it needs to roll in and
out of the storage box.
The car will be kept on
a shelf in storage and not sold.
Jim
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Who is going to be attending
The Florida Mecum Auction ?
Are you selling or buying
or both ?
Jim
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I had time this morning and
called the company and was
able to speak with one of
the Grandchildren.
The company is now three
generations of family
ownership and most likely
going to be four with luck.
The car collection is private
and has been reduced but they
still have that car.
It sits up on a shelf in a
custom container that was
used to transport it everywhere.
The Family will never sell it
but it might be possible to
be seen by a car club or
group with advance notice.
I am waiting for a return call.
Jim
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A Google search shows no
museums but interested parties
can contact the company:
Jim
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If you are concerned about
vandalism or theft - don’t
leave a vehicle unattended.
Car clubs/groups/friends
traveling together park
their vehicles in groups
and take turns guarding
them so someone is always
keeping an eye on things.
If you are traveling alone
then stay with your vehicle
as much as possible.
If you have to stay at a motel
find an independent one off
the major roadways and check
in at least an hour before sunset.
Get a room with a view of
your truck & trailer and park
in a manner that the vehicle
you are trailering cannot be
unloaded and your trailer cannot
be separated from
your tow vehicle.
Disable your tow vehicle so
it cannot be started.
Stop Theft Before It Happens.
Jim
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Having anything out for delivery
for days is becoming more common
for all domestic parcel delivery
companies …
I waited two weeks for an Amazon
Prime delivery in Michigan recently.
Their logistics system showed
multiple delivery attempts - when
in fact - no delivery attempts were
ever actually made …
If you are selling parts today - the best way to limit liability is to put in
your advertising “ local pickup only”.
If someone outside your area wants
you to ship to them - only do it if
they choose the shipper and pay for
independent packing.
You can recommend a prospective
Buyer purchase insurance but that
is up to them to do.
Times have changed.
The largest domestic parcel delivery
service as of November 2023 now is Amazon - they are setting the benchmark for delivery timeframes
and return policies and insurances
claims - all of which are decreasing
overall in customer satisfaction:
Most Sellers cannot afford to take
the hit when something they shipped
arrives damaged or never shows up.
Jim
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Who you “ gift “ to is your business.
Reading thru your post - having
everything taken away by the
guy with the truck & camper
was clearly supplying someone
who cleared out your inventory
for resale.
If your desire is to “ gift “
directly to users then
you probably need to
make a few swap meet trips.
Jim
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(Bakersfield) Pre War Swap Meet - May 4th - McFarland, California
in General Discussion
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It will be the first pre war swap
meet for this venue.
This been added to their
Spring Drag Swap Meet
that attracts vendors and
customers from California
and as far away as The Midwest.
Jim