Swap meets with heavy Mopar/ E body presence.

[Blake@diyhemi.com]

So what's the best swap meet that you have attended?
I have been to the Nats many times with decent results, and the only close to me (4 hour drive) swap meet is Mopars at the battleship in Mobile, AL.

Im looking to expand my horizons an experience more good part picking. What is your favorite place to go?


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[Cuda Cody]

If travel is not a concern, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better Swap Meet then Carlisle.   

But with travel always being an issue, I normally go with Spring Fling in Van Buys, CA.  It's close somewhat close to me (about 30 hour drive there and back) and they mostly have solid CA rust free stuff.  I've heard Nats can be really big and lots of good deals too.

But this year I'm flying to Carlisle.  I'm not sure what I'm going to do if I find some parts I need.     Been thinking about buying a van to drive back.  But then that blows my Swap Meet money.     Wish I lived closer to Carlisle.   

[Cuda Cody]

Carlisle Swap meet last time I went.  It rained so hard, but nobody gave up.  Then the rain lifted and it was Awesome!!!

[fc7cuda]

The Pate Swap meet over in north Ft Worth is quite large, but you'll need to look through alot of mixed vendors to find mopar parts.   
http://www.pateswapmeet.com/

Tom

[Spikedog08]

I have been to a lot of swap meets and Carlisle is probably the best . . . Have had pretty good luck at the Nats as well but I think that show is going down hill  . . . I haven't gone there in the last 2 or 3 years . . . just burned out on it.  Last year I went into Canada to Mopar Fest for the first time  . . it is the week after the Nats and the same as Woodward but still was an adventure.   

[Blake@diyhemi.com]

I have been to a lot of swap meets and Carlisle is probably the best . . . Have had pretty good luck at the Nats as well but I think that show is going down hill  . . . I haven't gone there in the last 2 or 3 years . . . just burned out on it.  Last year I went into Canada to Mopar Fest for the first time  . . it is the week after the Nats and the same as Woodward but still was an adventure.   

I know what you mean. We used to make the 15 hour drive every August to the nats. It's still a good show but has been in the decline for the last few years


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[anlauto]

Back in the 80's and 90's especially, we used to drive our cars (classic cars not our new ones) to Englishtown, NJ for the Atlantic Nationals, to Carlisle PA for their show and of course Ohio/Indy for the Mopar Nationals every year without fail.

Then I got married in 2000 and decided to cut back on the major shows....At that time there was NO DOUBT in my mind which was the better show.....

This will be my 23rd consecutive year for Carlisle.....I wouldn't miss it for the world.

I've been back to the Nats in Ohio and my level of disappointment is unmeasurable....the show is complete kaos 


On a side note....I haven't missed a single year of Moparfest since 1987...30 years !

[ec_co]

I was at the Tri-State Swap meet last weekend here in Denver ..... seriously lacking in Mopar anything. one vendor had 'some' A/B/C/E body stuff, but that was about it other than a few random parts here and there, nothing cohesive. very disappointing   

[303 Mopar]

I was at the Tri-State Swap meet last weekend here in Denver ..... seriously lacking in Mopar anything. one vendor had 'some' A/B/C/E body stuff, but that was about it other than a few random parts here and there, nothing cohesive. very disappointing   

Don't bother looking for anything Mopar at any swap meets in Colorado, or the region for that matter.  Tony at Mopower Masters has a good selection, and there are two brothers north by you that have some stuff but they have jacked their prices up so much its ridiculous.

[Blake@diyhemi.com]

I was at the Tri-State Swap meet last weekend here in Denver ..... seriously lacking in Mopar anything. one vendor had 'some' A/B/C/E body stuff, but that was about it other than a few random parts here and there, nothing cohesive. very disappointing   

Don't bother looking for anything Mopar at any swap meets in Colorado, or the region for that matter.  Tony at Mopower Masters has a good selection, and there are two brothers north by you that have some stuff but they have jacked their prices up so much its ridiculous.

It's pretty much the same here in Louisiana. Mopar guys are few and far between, and parts hoarding is more popular than swap meet selling. You have to know someone and practically beg to buy parts in this region. Mobile has a growing swap meet at the battle ship every April, but it's mostly A body parts that you can find. I used to be one of the only guys selling E body stuff. [emoji19]


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[realn96]

If travel is not a concern, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better Swap Meet then Carlisle.   

But with travel always being an issue, I normally go with Spring Fling in Van Buys, CA.  It's close somewhat close to me (about 30 hour drive there and back) and they mostly have solid CA rust free stuff.  I've heard Nats can be really big and lots of good deals too.

But this year I'm flying to Carlisle.  I'm not sure what I'm going to do if I find some parts I need.     Been thinking about buying a van to drive back.  But then that blows my Swap Meet money.     Wish I lived closer to Carlisle.   

cody I know they do it at the spring Carlisle so I would think they do it at the mopar Carlisle , they have a boxing and shipping station there! you give them the info and part and they will take it from there ! ship it for you as well as box it!

[Crocha617]

Cody
You know you're going to find parts you need....
If needed i can take home anything you buy, package it up and get it shipped out for you. I park my crew cab pu with hard lockable cover on the show field every year and always have plenty of space and it's a great place to drop parts off throughout the day. Just try not to buy any cars, engines or anything that would be ridiculous to ship.

[Cuda Cody]

Seriously?  That might be what I do!!!!  Has anyone seen this at the Mopar Carlisle?

If travel is not a concern, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better Swap Meet then Carlisle.   

But with travel always being an issue, I normally go with Spring Fling in Van Buys, CA.  It's close somewhat close to me (about 30 hour drive there and back) and they mostly have solid CA rust free stuff.  I've heard Nats can be really big and lots of good deals too.

But this year I'm flying to Carlisle.  I'm not sure what I'm going to do if I find some parts I need.     Been thinking about buying a van to drive back.  But then that blows my Swap Meet money.     Wish I lived closer to Carlisle.   

cody I know they do it at the spring Carlisle so I would think they do it at the mopar Carlisle , they have a boxing and shipping station there! you give them the info and part and they will take it from there ! ship it for you as well as box it!

[Cuda Cody]

@Crocha617  that is a wonderful offer.     I might take you up on it.   

Cody
You know you're going to find parts you need....
If needed i can take home anything you buy, package it up and get it shipped out for you. I park my crew cab pu with hard lockable cover on the show field every year and always have plenty of space and it's a great place to drop parts off throughout the day. Just try not to buy any cars, engines or anything that would be ridiculous to ship.

[realn96]

Cody I just emailed Carlisle . Ill let you know as soon as  I they let me know!