Hershey....

Going to Hershey for the first time... Not really looking for anything specific just going to experience the event ... Maybe pickup some garage jewelry ..

Anyone else been there or going...?
What should I expect...?
Any suggestions?

From what I am told it is older stuff(pre 60s) but some newer things have been showing up the last few years..

Also heard it makes Carlisle look like a yard sale...

hi, I have been going to the fall meet since 1972, this may be my last year according to my wife. Be prepared to walk and all weather conditions. It's all on pavement. I have spaces in the Chocolate field. I used to buy pedal cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. Now I sell castings and junk. One year about 12 years ago I bought a car out there. I had to rent a trailer to haul it home. I have seen several vanners there over the years. Dennis Carpenter has a big tent and there are lots more (Steele Rubber, restoration specialties, etc.)

gotavan wrote:. Be prepared to walk and all weather conditions. It's all on pavement.

That is what I hear...I am going for four days so hopefully there will be some nice days ... My buddy told me if we move along at a good clip three day should be enough to see the swap area but I figured 1 more for the car corral

Get us some pictures of the cool stuff you see

I got back this morning, my wife thinks maybe I can go again next year. Weather was perfect. couple pics of stuff



this looked a little heavy


some of the stuff I was selling, I still have the NOS econoline grille

I did sell this and a big Buick sign for big bucks

[my wife thinks maybe I can go again next year/quote]
Dan you must of came home with less than youu took(and $$$) Nice pics

Dan how much of a drive is it to go there???

very cool pics

Still tired....I was told if you walk down all the rows it was 27-30 miles long and over 6000 vendors...4 days and still missed a ton...
I believe this one could be had for $800



1915 flyer


Anyone building a Hot Rod

A steam bike


lots more even saw a few earlies....will be back next year

Man. I am so glad I live tooooo far away for that! I'd be broke leaving there for sure! Great pic's guys!!!

I think I may have to plan a trip there next year. Love all that old stuff. Is there dates planned for next year yet???

G-Man wrote:I think I may have to plan a trip there next year. Love all that old stuff. Is there dates planned for next year yet???

October 10-13, 2012
one of the many fields

G-Man wrote:Dan how much of a drive is it to go there???

It's about 640 miles one way from my house. I drive a motorhome out there we usually drive straight through takes about 14 hours. It's a trip...
This is for Carl from Florida

the infamous Mattel X-15 Carl had one as a kid and he has the scars to prove it.
I'm into the model T Fords and picked up 3 frames at my uncles in Cleveland on the way back, strapped 2 on the roof and put one on the back bumper.


model T mower and tractor conversion.


a little van

Hey Dan, Is the car show on sat.worth staying for..?
I left friday late afternoon but thought next year I might stay for the car show...
I spent almost all of weds in the chocolate field should have gotten your space number to stop by to say hello...my apologies

I would love to go next year, but Oct. 10 is the wifes Birthday and I have to be home for that.

G-Man wrote:I would love to go next year, but Oct. 10 is the wifes Birthday and I have to be home for that.

So come on the 11th
Or bring her along...
That was one thing that really stood out to me at Hershey was how many knowledgeable and involved women were there....
By the way My anniversary is the 13th maybe I should start laying the ground work now...

mcfly wrote:Still tired....I was told if you walk down all the rows it was 27-30 miles long and over 6000 vendors...4 days and still missed a ton...
I believe this one could be had for $800



1915 flyer


Anyone building a Hot Rod

A steam bike


lots more even saw a few earlies....will be back next year

The yellow roadster in the background of the 4th photo is a 1929 Peerless, one of two left. I made the top and side curtains for it. I was there on Friday.
Fred

That's so cool, Fred!

sasktrini wrote:That's so cool, Fred!

Here it is at my place a week before hershey.
Fred