PATE!! The Third Largest Swap Meet in America

[manyolcars]

It starts Today! I have been going since 1981 and will be headed that way in a few hours. The Texas Motor Speedway near Fort Worth.

[Rocket Scientist Chris]

I've always wanted to go, but I have never been able to make it over there. Seems like I either lack the money or the time! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Rusty]

I can't wait till Saturday. hope there is still some good stuff left.

[famous59]

I have yet to go to the Speedway for Pate. I should be headed out this weekend, I always went when it was actually in Pate, Tx. Never actually completed walking the whole thing, too big too much to see. It was always a blast to wake up early in the morning and start the drive down and of course the spell of the cow shit since it was in a pasture.

[Bass]

I'll be going out there late today and tomorrow, early Friday, and all day Saturday. I'll have a spot to park my car in...stop by and say hey if I'm around.

Pate isn't the same since they moved it to the Speedway, but I think this year will be pretty good with the absence of the Ballpark swaps.

I'm having an after Pate BBQ on Saturday night. I'll start a new post with details and directions either today or tomorrow. I live about 5 minutes from the Speedway.

[burger]

what are the two largest?

[Anderson]

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I can't wait till Saturday. hope there is still some good stuff left.

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I'm gonna buy it all on Friday!!!

[buzzard]

I think Hershey and Carlisle are still the two biggest. I doubt that Pate is third since it moved for the field. But who knows.

[negativeMatt]

crap!!! i thought it started on thursday. gotta go

[manyolcars]

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crap!!! i thought it started on thursday. gotta go

[/ QUOTE ]You are right. It starts on Thursday for the general public. For the rest of us, it starts today. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Evilfordcoupe™]

I'm not too worried about you guys getting all the stuff, I'm into old vintage speed parts......

See you down there on Friday morning.

-Jason

[Bass]

Surely you jest...

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[haring]

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what are the two largest?



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Buzzard is right -- Hershey and Carlisle are the largest swap meets. I read that Hershey is the largest in the world. THE WORLD, BABY!

Ain't we lucky?

[modernbeat]

Not gonna make it this time. The dates finally conflicted with a concours show I judge every year. Damn, I was look forward to competing with Bass for some extra income.

[hankcash]

Dammit...
maybe the rain gods will go on vacation this Saturday like they did last Sat.....
Bass, you got new carpet?

[BELLM]

I'm building a garage, if I go to Pate won't have money for the doors. No self control when it comes to junk. My son & I spent 10 hrs on Saturday last year didnt even cover 1/4th of what was there.

[Anderson]

Damnit Hank! You just ruined it!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Oh well, at least it's paved.

[buzzard]

So, if it rains it's HC's fault. Right?

[manyolcars]

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I can't wait till Saturday. hope there is still some good stuff left.

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I'm gonna buy it all on Friday!!!

[/ QUOTE ] heh heh, I'm gonna buy it all on Thursday! ! !

[du$ty]

i be in the hizzy friday & saturday.

[Bass]

Went out today after work...there were already alot of people set up. I got yelled by some old geezer for not paying $5 to park in swap meet parking with the three other cars that were there at 5:30. So I just drove into the swap meet instead. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Let's see...I saw a NICE complete '26-27 T roadster body, a decent '32 p/u cab, a pair of bent-spoke Kelsey's, a nice pair of rear '36 wishbones, a decent Triumph tank, a pretty fair old hot rod '34 5W hiboy for $13K, and a bunch of other odds and ends. Unfornately, everybody was pretty much absent from their spaces by the time I got there, so I couldn't price most of it.

Going back out tomorrow after work...

[Anderson]

See a guy with a bunch of wheels??? You know how late they're gonna be open tomorrow?

[67Imp.Wagon]

Bass, you know what I need. Keep your eyes peeled and call me if you see one.

I'm not gonna be able to make it but I'll send a runner somehow with some money.

I did find out that the same flywheel fits 67-70, all Buick big blocks.

[Bass]

K&R...there were several guys out there with lots of wheels. If you're talking about the dude that The Hudson Kid knows, then I don't think he was there yet.

Pate doesn't really have an open/close unless you are a vendor that's trying to get in or out. The general public can come and go pretty much 24 hrs a day. Most of the vendors close up shop pretty early (between 3-5PM) on Wednesday and Thursday though.

Phil, I'll keep my eyes peeled. You coming out on Friday or Saturday at all?

Forgot to mention that I also saw a pretty neat Front Engine Dragster. Home-made mid-50's era...drilled Anglia front axle, dual rear wheels, etc.

Having to be at work today as the swap meet is going on is fucking killing me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[buzzard]

Anybody gonna still be there on Sunday? Or is it a waste of time?

[BELLM]

buzzard last year on Sunday it was pretty much deserted, mostly large vendors packing up etc although I am sure you could get some deals, even saw some stuff by trashcans. My wife & I rented electric scooters covered all that was left at 11AM Sunday in an hour. Damn sure was a lot less crowded!!

[buzzard]

That's what I figured. I doubt I'll be there. Thanks for the heads up.

[hankcash]

Buzzard....
you need to stay in Austin and help your buddy get his playground set up anyhow... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Just don't let Uncle Outlaw babysit! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

HC

[buzzard]

Yessir.

[jeffro]

Hey Bass, you didnt see any VW bugs out there did ya? I'm draging a friend with me and I told him there would probably be some?
I know, it sounds gay, but he's gonna bring a trailer and I have a pocket full of cash I need to blow!

[Bass]

I don't really pay that much attention to VW's, but I seem to remember seeing a few out there.

[hankcash]

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I don't really pay that much attention to VW's, but I seem to remember seeing a few out there.

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Sounds like there are a couple of good bugs there that Bass wants and he is trying to throw you off track so he can scoop them up.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Hey Bass, were there any hot chicks there? O wait.. you don't notice thise either http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif.....

HC

[Bass]

Exactly. You definitely seem to be on to me...did you major in psychology, Jeff?

Or did the 'visitors' tell you what I'm thinking? I knew 'they' installed a microchip in my brain that time I was abducted. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Seriously, I didn't really make any mental notes of VW stuff that was there. But I'm almost positive that there were at the very least some parts cars out there. And I'm always on the lookout for poon-tang. I can assure you that none was to be found late yesterday.

[67Imp.Wagon]

There is always VW stuff at Pate.

[du$ty]

the rain is on its way...storming like a mofo up here.see ya'll in the mornin'.