Matt Harwood Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 To those who know better than I: if I can get it to my spaces, am I permitted to display this as well as several cars? We are in spaces B135-B137. If it is permissible, does it have to take the space of a car or can I show three cars plus the engine? Just trying to figure out what we're going to bring and I thought this would be of interest to a lot of people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I’m OK with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Anybody know if it's OK? I need to get busy making a better stand for it if I'm bringing it and I'm running out of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I'd think that if you had this by your chairs, with cars in spots, there'd be no problem. I'm not the governing authority, but put a cup holder on the engine stand and just say it's part of your set up.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: Anybody know if it's OK? I need to get busy making a better stand for it if I'm bringing it and I'm running out of time. Matt, those are cooler than 95% of the stuff in the Corral. How could any real car guy have an issue? If you wanted to bring a new crate motor I would understand the problem. You gonna fire those up and give a demo? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Matt, before you put a lot of effort into the stand and with little time left I would contact the AACA Hershey Region. As we all know they are the host Region behind the meet and HERCO is the property owner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) @Steve Moskowitz Any thoughts on this? I don't want to start planning and spending money if this is going to be a problem. Hyman did it three years ago so I'm hoping it's OK. Edited September 8, 2022 by Matt Harwood (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Matt, I know what the rules say but I need to talk to the region to get you an answer for sure. Just got your message so give me a day to ask the region. That way you will be sure to have the correct answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 Thanks for the answer, Steve. Sadly, no V16s permitted in the car corral. Dang. I'll have to figure out something else amazing to bring. See you guys there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 What if you made a deal with the spot behind you to display it there? I remember a few years ago the Hershey Region stated that one MUST have parts on display in your spots. The gents right next to us were from Charlotte and one was the national President. No Parts... The scouts warned the President that no parts on display meant they would lose their spot for the following year. We simply put some tires we had on their spot and let them sell them. Many ways to skin a cat... Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I am not questioning the final decision, its not my place. But, why was there a discussion to begin with? Is there a problem with a running motor, or the motor itself? I always assumed Hershey was a place for cars and parts, does this not fit the bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, TAKerry said: I am not questioning the final decision, its not my place. But, why was there a discussion to begin with? Is there a problem with a running motor, or the motor itself? I always assumed Hershey was a place for cars and parts, does this not fit the bill? The region's position is that the car corral is for cars, the flea market is for parts. Putting an engine in the car corral blurs the line and creates a slippery slope situation. I bring an engine to the car corral, the next guy brings a pile of headlights, then another guy brings rusty Coca-Cola signs, then another guy brings new Chinese polishing tools to sell. Suddenly there's no line between car corral and flea market. If I were bringing the Marmon and the engine was included with the car, maybe I could have made an argument that if someone bought the Marmon on the spot in the car corral, they would want the engine that goes with it, but since the engine isn't included with the car and I'm not bringing the Marmon (I don't think, anyway), it's kind of moot. I think people would have found the engine interesting to see but I completely understand the region's decision and respect it. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, oldford said: What if you made a deal with the spot behind you to display it there? I remember a few years ago the Hershey Region stated that one MUST have parts on display in your spots. The gents right next to us were from Charlotte and one was the national President. No Parts... The scouts warned the President that no parts on display meant they would lose their spot for the following year. We simply put some tires we had on their spot and let them sell them. Many ways to skin a cat... Frank Yes, Frank. Many ways to skin a cat. In the case you cite it is called breaking the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I’m typically rules guy. That Marmon v16 engine is probably worth more than 75% of the cars that will be in the car corral. It’s unfortunate that an exception could not be made in this case. I think we all realize that Hershey is contracting, and it requires re-imagining of some sort. Otherwise it will eventually not exist anymore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Rules ARE Rules... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 44 minutes ago, oldford said: Rules ARE Rules... True. But some rules are more selectively enforced than others. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, alsancle said: I’m typically rules guy. That Marmon v16 engine is probably worth more than 75% of the cars that will be in the car corral. It’s unfortunate that an exception could not be made in this case. I think we all realize that Hershey is contracting, and it requires re-imagining of some sort. Otherwise it will eventually not exist anymore. Something like "all good things must come to an end" thing?? Ben Edited September 17, 2022 by Ben Bruce aka First Born (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Sorry, I glossed over the 'car corral' thing. I agree with AJ on this one. I do see how it could 'muddy the waters' though with the corral becoming an extension of the open market area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 8 hours ago, oldford said: Rules ARE Rules... exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 How big a crowd do you think you would have standing around a running V-16? What could possibly go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 6 hours ago, 1937hd45 said: How big a crowd do you think you would have standing around a running V-16? What could possibly go wrong? Who said it would be running? It's not set up for that, you can see that in the photos. Just display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 I'm a bit confused. It's a car corral. It's a place to sell "cars". Naturally if its not a car it's not the right place for it. Swap meet spaces are for parts. An engine is just that. Thats the appropriate place for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 7:46 AM, Matt Harwood said: Thanks for the answer, Steve. Sadly, no V16s permitted in the car corral. Dang. I'll have to figure out something else amazing to bring. See you guys there! No engines whatsoever. V16 or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Matt should be congratulated for taking the high road. He asked permission before asking forgiveness, that’s unusual in itself. Then he accepted the decision graciously without hassle. We should all be so accommodating to the people that have to run a swap meet/show as Matt has been. The kind of guy you just might enjoy buying a car from. dave s 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I think we all need to consider the other side of the coin! How many fully assembled and possibly running vehicles will we all see for sale in the swap meet area? I could almost bet there will be at least one in every aisle! If one were shopping strictly for a vehicle, they may miss out on over one hundred(?) opportunities because the vehicle is not in the car corral! Are sellers trying to save a few bucks on the car corral fees by renting a swap meet space instead? What say you Mr. Moskowitz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I've sold quite a few cars off my swap meet spaces at Carlisle & Hershey over the years. It's not so much about saving money as convenience, I've had lots of parts as well as a vehicle to sell on my 5 swap meet spaces and I can't be at two places at once. Potential car buyers should check out the flea market areas too where the vehicles for sale can be much more reasonably priced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I think (not 100% sure) that one of the rules for the car corral is they must be running. i.e. drive in drive out. A lot of the cars I see for sale in the swap meet area may not meet that criteria. I see nothing wrong with cars in the vendor aisles, as I have something else to look at other than just a part. The car corral is akin to a show in itself with 4 sale vehicles. I am curious to the sell rate of the corral? It does seem like a lot of them end up with sold signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 4:04 PM, 63RedBrier said: I think we all need to consider the other side of the coin! How many fully assembled and possibly running vehicles will we all see for sale in the swap meet area? I could almost bet there will be at least one in every aisle! If one were shopping strictly for a vehicle, they may miss out on over one hundred(?) opportunities because the vehicle is not in the car corral! Are sellers trying to save a few bucks on the car corral fees by renting a swap meet space instead? What say you Mr. Moskowitz? I think the reason for cars being for sale in flea market spaces are varied. USUALLY, as best as I can tell there are a combo of parts and cars for sale. I have never asked anyone why but it is not a violation of the rules. The brass car guys seem to want to hang all together so you see sellers with "car corral" eligible cars there. Most folks who are serious sellers vend out of the corral as that is where the selling opportunity is the best, especially this year with the international buyers back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Us old guys remember before there was a car corral. You looked for cars using a CB radio and light pole numbers. The days before cell phones, texting, and pavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I talked to one guy about his car and he said it was not for sale. He likes driving it there and its a good place to park. He said if someone did make an offer n his already high price he may consider it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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