Shop Rat Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Just thought I would share a few photos of examples of signs, etc. that show what good senses of humor some vendors have. Enjoy. Edited October 13, 2009 by Shop Rat (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Susan,I saw most of those. Why do you think the butt weld clamps sign is humorous? That's exactly what they are - clamps to allow you to properly position sheet metal patches for butt welding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 My favorite was a sign on a car...Not For Sale, Firm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Susan,I saw most of those. Why do you think the butt weld clamps sign is humorous? That's exactly what they are - clamps to allow you to properly position sheet metal patches for butt welding.Yeah, I know that is what they really are. As a matter of fact Bill bought some from this vendor. You have to admit that if someone doesn't know what they are, as I didn't until I saw them, the sign on it's own is pretty funny.I spoke with the vendor and he told me that one day at another event a guy with a funny hat, sun glasses and a LONG reddish beard stopped to take a photo of the sign. The vendor told the guy "no photos without paying" as a joke. Then he owned up that he was only kidding. He kept thinking the guy looked very familiar.Turns out it was Billy Gibbons Billy Gibbons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia with ZZ Top who just happened to be in town. Billy and he talked for quite awhile and Billy gave the vendor an autograph.This year at Hershey there was a guy walking the vendor fields that looked enough like Billy to be his brother. :cool: And low and behold he walked up past us just just after I told the vendor about him. Edited October 13, 2009 by Shop Rat (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abh3usn Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I've seen some funny stickers at shows. One on an antique car, "If you see this car on a trailer dial 911 it's stolen!" Same kinda thing printed upsidedown on a big 4x4 truck, "If you can read this diall 911" other good bumper stickers "This if Ford country on a quiet night you can hear a Chevy rusting!" and "The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Turns out it was Billy Gibbons Billy Gibbons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia with ZZ Top who just happened to be in town. Billy and he talked for quite awhile and Billy gave the vendor an autograph.Sorry to digress, but this reminded me of a story. I believe it was 1990 on a trip to Sturgis (HUGE motorcycle rally) and I had a friend (Limon) who was a dead ringer for Billy. He had the long beard and same color of hair. Just didn't know anything about a guitar! People were just rude and beyond belief. They thought he was Billy and wouldn't take no for an answer. I'd say "this is NOT Billy!" they would wink and say "oh yea, we know" So we decided to just autograph whatever was in front of us (and it ranged from dollar bills to body parts:eek::cool:) so they would leave. NOBODY ever looked at the autographs as they all said "Limon" Nobody thought twice about interrupting or conversations, meals or even in the bathroom. We had to escorted in and out of restaurants and bars. The one good thing was that we did get special treatment. Never paid for a drink in 4 days! But we also never had any privacy either. That small tate of fame made me believe it wouldn't be for me.I'll take fortune over fame anyday! Now I return you to you r regularly scheduled programming still in progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Amphicar BUYER, don't apologize for that story at all. It ties right in and I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 The butt weld clamp salesman ( Dennis Watts ) and I set up together at Charlotte and Hershey.Billy mentioned he needed them for his wife. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wowabunga Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 When I worked as a valet at a Hilton Head SC hotel... I got to drive ZZtop down to the marina in the hotels limo.... they went to do some charter fishing. Spent some quality time with them.... stop by our icecream social next year for the full story.... yes I got free tickets to the concert that weekend also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I didn't get any pictures, but the three guys set up across from my dad and I were hysterical. These three guys had a bet to see who could sell the wierdest thing. One of them sold an airplane (yes a real airplane without the wings, engine and doors) while the other one sold 7 molds for making false teeth.One day the guys are cooking hot dogs on the grill. My dad tells 'em "hey you'd better move those hot dogs farther on the grill, that dog looks like he's going to try to go for 'em." (the dog was a golden retriever)The guy responds back "I don't eat this $h!t, I'm cooking the hot dogs to give to the dog, he knows they're his anyways." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingsting Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I didn't get any pictures, but the three guys set up across from my dad and I were hysterical. These three guys had a bet to see who could sell the wierdest thing. One of them sold an airplane (yes a real airplane without the wings, engine and doors) while the other one sold 7 molds for making false teeth. I saw the airplane! There was a vendor in the chocolate field with a nose landing gear for a small plane.I wonder if anybody was there looking for a nose gear....:confused:The all show chrome and sparkle red snow blower was interesting too. Every year I'm amazed at what turns up at this meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex98thdrill Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I saw the airplane! There was a vendor in the chocolate field with a nose landing gear for a small plane.I wonder if anybody was there looking for a nose gear....:confused:The all show chrome and sparkle red snow blower was interesting too. Every year I'm amazed at what turns up at this meet!No actually I am more amazed that people actually buy this stuff. How many people do you know that go to Hershey looking to buy molds for making false teeth??:confused::confused::confused:That airplane sold for $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 That airplane sold for $200.Cheap wallhanger! Restaurants pay big money for stuff like that. Been in a cracker barrel lately.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The "Butt Weld Clamp" vendor had what looked like a RT Front fender for a 54 Buick Roadmaster......I will need one of those one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4GY Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 (edited) Where are the kids with the carts when you want them. best find on the flea market. When you got to go........ Edited October 18, 2009 by C4GY (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wowabunga Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Next year I'll pay a finders fee if you give me a phone call when you see "strange" stuff...! I'll be hanging the stuff from the ceilings and walls of my large icecream shop I'm working towards.Didn't find any odd balls this year at Hershey.... but at a yardsale last week I bought a retro hair dryer from a former 1960's salon parlor, complete with working folding down clear plastic hair dome, and side lever to raise up a leg rest. Talk about a conversation piece wow....I like "strange" stuff. -Ramblin Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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