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Greetings All!! Get ready for a wonderful and rewarding Tulare Swap Meet at the Tulare County Fair Grounds on April 14-15 2023. Move-in day is April 13 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This year we have a new and, (hopefully), permanent venue. After two years at the Agri-Center, we moved to the Fair Grounds. This will be a Pre-War ONLY event this year, much like the beloved Bakersfield meets of old. We've signed up enough vendors to have over 200 spaces filled this year and I'm getting calls almost daily from additional interested folks. There will be a lot of things to see and do in addition to the traditional swap meet. We're putting the final touches on the plans for race exhibitions at The Thunderbowl Raceway. The Ragtime Racers will be there putting on exhibition races in their pre-1920 racers. This is something you really won't want to miss!! Check out their web-site to see pictures of the cars. This is really going to be a tremendous amount of fun this year!! If you're at all interested, please make plans to attend. The only way to keep this hobby alive is to participate in as many events as possible. Bring the kids! Bring the grandkids! Bring the great-grandkids!! Admission cost is only $5.00 for the swap meet with kids under 12, and active duty military, admitted free. If you're not there, we'll miss you. For more information, please call Bill at: (five five nine) 967-zero one one two. I look forward to seeing all of you in Tulare in April!! With Very Kind Regards, Bill Bennett

Thanks Bill for all the work you have done. I'll see you there.

Those of us in California have been swamped by record rainfall and will thoroughly enjoy the chance to get out in the sunshine , meet old friends and enjoy the Model T world once again.

Let's move this to the top, I'll add more information a little later today!! I look forward to seeing many of you in Tulare next month!

Sent my money in for a space still no word yet
But Boyz from N Nevada be there
Can't wait see old friend and make new ones while searching for the unknown goodie

Hi All, I've been receiving calls about the swap meet. I'm encouraged to see the amount of interest this is generating, but I'd like to see more comments, (especially positive comments). We're putting together "the grid" this coming week and everybody should be getting notifications about all the details. There has been some flooding in Tulare County, but the fairgrounds are on high ground. This is going to be a fun and ,I hope, rewarding event so please make plans to attend. The only way to keep a West Coast Pre-War Swap Meet alive is with a large turn-out of vendors and buyers. If you have some specific needs, post them here and maybe the vendors will bring what you want. If you're a vendor, tease us with a sample of what you will bring to encourage the buyers to show up. One thing we are going to try this year is to allow buyers to purchase vendor's wrist bands which will allow you to get in on the set-up day. Call me soon for details because these will have to be "pre-purchased". I've been reading the thread about revitalizing the Chickasha event and I'm making notes about how we can improve the Tulare event as well. If you have any questions, please call me at (five five nine)967-zero one one two. The best time to call is between 6:00pm and 8:00pm P.S.T. If I don't answer, leave a message and I will call you back. I look forward to seeing many of you in April!! With Kind Regards, Bill Bennett

Thanks Bill, I've already started packing boxes with swap meet parts. My wife says I need to bring lots of parts to sell, she usually gets her way. See you in a couple weeks!

If the lake floods, will it be conducted on boats? Like the markets in Venice.

Just a little re-assurance. Our flooding in Tulare County seems to be reaching the national, and international, news. I've been assured by the folks at the Fair Grounds that there is no problem with our Swap Meet!! At this point-----------Its A Go!!!!! So, ya'all come!! We have some very special happenings to share this year so it will definitely be worth the trip. Meet up with old friends, make some new friends and, hopefully, find that one last piece you've been looking for. Let people know what you're looking for. Let people know what you're bringing. Let's all make this a fun, exciting and rewarding event. I'll see you in Tulare in April. With Kind Regards, Bill

Anyone bringing any Model N-R-S Radiator parts to the Tulare/Bakersfield Swap Meet? I am looking for the water pump parts, and lower shell parts and fittings. Also, if anyone has a scrap or damaged core section, I am looking for those parts to come up with a drawing for the core section of the radiator. A member on the Early Ford Registry was kind enough to sell me a water pump box assembly, and the upper shell and fittings to use as an example, so I have those already.
Also, if anyone has NRS cylinder water connecting fittings, I would like to buy a set, or borrow a set to copy, in order to run a batch of 10 or so of the 2 fittings involved. Even a damaged or broken set would be useful, as I can fill in the damaged areas with epoxy to come up with a useable example for a pattern for casting. A borrowed set would be used only to scan, and then returned intact and undamaged to you.
I would also be interested in any other NRS parts that someone might have available.
Thanks to anyone who can help!

Hop on and let us all know what you will be bringing to sell at the meet. My wish list includes a T/A K.R. Wilson engine stand, Steven's driveshaft set and most any other model T specialty tools. Looking forward to it. Thanks Bill for all the effort!

We will be there!! We are looking forward to getting out of the Flagstaff snow (over 160 inches this season!!). Will be bringing some very early Jones and Warner speedometers and clocks and some early Ford setups (1911-1927). I look forward to seeing many of you in Tulare. Russ Furstnow

Teaser eh? Ok.
My associates tell me they are bringing 2 pre 15 rivet rear ends, No drive shafts.
A full trailer load of only T parts.

NEWS FLASH!!! I just talked to Debbie at the Fair Grounds. They would like to close out registration for swap meet spaces on April 3rd. So if you're still deciding if you want a space, let Debbie at the Fair Grounds, or me, know by this Friday!! This is going to be a fantastic event and I'm really looking forward to it. Debbie's phone number is: (five five nine)686-four seven zero seven. My number is (five five nine)967-zero one one two. We will see you in Tulare next month. With Kind Regards, Bill

C'mon fellas, let us know what you're going to bring and don't be shy, let us know what it is you're looking for!! Let's have some fun with this! I want to hear from you!! With Kind Regards, Bill

Bringing 1909 T, 1913 T, and 1914 Buick. Some parts too.

stash of FREE Vintage Fords 1980s to present again free to a good home
Got Dead presidents and statesmen trade for right goodies

Just signed up today! I procrastinated as long as I could

I’ll bring whatever isn’t bolted down, and my dad will probably throw some goodies in there too…

I will bring KR Wilson babbit tools fixture and pouring pot and molds

I am looking forward to Tulare!

I am waiting for spring break to figure out what I will bring to sell and what I want.

Matt

In the market for radiator low or brass must be usable plus set of wheels prefer usable for period jalopy racer
Doese have to be for but period

PLEASE READ!!!!!!! I'm going to move this to the top and give some critical information. I've received several calls about the possibility of cancelling the Swap Meet. THE SWAP MEET AT THE FAIR GROUNDS IS, NOT, I repeat, NOT, cancelled. I don't know where these rumors are coming from, But I'd like to know, and make sure everybody knows we are still------ A GO!!!!!!!!-------. There is/was an antique farm equipment show scheduled at the Agri-Center the following week and it is not going to happen. ----------------------------The Swap Meet is still A GO---------- The Swap Meet is still A GO-------------The swap meet is still A GO.-------------------- If you hear otherwise, have that person call me directly. I need to know where these rumors are starting from and make sure we're all working together. We have over 200 vendors signed up and many of them have reserved multiple spaces. This is going to be a tremendous event with lots of "extra curricular" activities for everyone to enjoy. Spread the word far and wide so EVERYBODY knows what's going on. If you have questions, please call me at: (five five nine)967-zero one one two. I look forward to seeing you in Tulare in two weeks. With Kind Regards, Bill Bennett

We will have a space this year. I'll be bringing dad. Free to good home.

If anyone is bringing any Holley NH carbs, I would be interested in at least TWO. I will take more if you have them. Tried to find some at Chickasha, and they had all been sold to someone building their supply of cores for rebuilding. I want to rebuild my own, so I get educated on them and learn about them.

Bill, when are the space assignments going to be sent out? thanks

Bob, I’m bring a couple brass radiators to Tulare.

Tulare Space Assignments: Please be patient with us. Remember, this is a new venue and things are going to be a little different. That's not a bad thing. I'll be sending letters out on Monday or Tuesday next week. There will be a map enclosed about the exact location of the fairgrounds and the best routes of travel from both North and South. There will also be directions about the "staging area". This is going to sound a little different, but, you'll receive your space assignments at the gate. Its going to take some time to get everybody "loaded in" and positioned, and, again, please be patient with us. I'm sure this is going to work out to be a wonderful event. The Fair Grounds will prove to be a fantastic permanent home for us. As with any new venue, be prepared for a few "hick-ups". I'm hoping to keep any problems that might arise to a bare minimum. Dena, Debbie and I, along with the Fair Ground's staff will be there to assist. Please continue to spread the word and invite all your friends, (and a few enemies if you'd like), I look forward to seeing you all in just a few days!! If you have any further questions, please call me: (five five nine)967-zero one one two. With Kind Regards, Bill

Bill it be a great event
Kim I be intouch
Nv bob

If you haven't seen this already... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=35719

Sadly... cancelled.