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Posted by: andys Jul 14 2005, 04:19 PM

I'm looking for some '87-'89 Carrera axles, and I'm wondering if the Pomona Swap Meet is a worthwhile venture? What used to be a Porsche/Vette meet seems to have turned into an anything goes meet. Opinions? It'll be damned hot, so I want to make sure it's worth the efffort (about an hour drive for me). GAF is comming soon; that a better place to shop?

Andy

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 14 2005, 04:21 PM

not really. P car stuff is dwindling.......

others may chime in....

AA

Posted by: SLITS Jul 14 2005, 04:27 PM

Didn't we just do this......you may find some eleben parts.

Since it's gonna be 105+....you better have water-cooled shoes and a few other things.

Posted by: justoracle Jul 14 2005, 04:32 PM

Not worth it... Last time I went, there was only one guy with 914 parts. None that I could use.

Posted by: andys Jul 14 2005, 04:49 PM

Thanks guys!!!

105+ and few P parts........I ain't goin'

Andy

Posted by: MattR Jul 14 2005, 04:49 PM

I went once last year to find some wheels and carbs, but there were much better deals on the net. I ended up getting some bugpack stuff and lug nuts, but it wasnt worth my time and money. It may be cool for vw or chevy stuff, but i didnt find much 914 stuff there.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jul 14 2005, 05:36 PM

Yes we did just do this. I go to every one. Sometimes I score and sometimes I just get a long walk. You never can tell, last time there were about 8 914s. More 911 parts than 914. Linda (/L.), Scott (skline), Mark (markydoo), Thomas (one914racer) and myself are going. I like to be there by 7. I'll be the one pushing the wheelchair.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: db9146 Jul 14 2005, 08:56 PM

What about the event coming up in September? Its being billed as Porsche-only. Anyone know what to expect then/there?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Jul 14 2005, 09:30 PM

QUOTE (db9146 @ Jul 14 2005, 06:56 PM)

What about the event coming up in September? Its being billed as Porsche-only. Anyone know what to expect then/there?

German Auto Fest, in Ventura. The Cap'n, the lovely (and saintly) Lyn, Mark, and Marcie will be there in the same 4 spaces we had last year. Mikey and Manfred, too. Big deal, lotsa people, and Porsche related stuff ONLY. Well, nearly so. Wholesale, retail, tools, parts, cars, memorabilia, it's all there. September 10-11. The Cap'n

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 14 2005, 10:00 PM

if all the socal yokels are going... i may go.

AA

Posted by: bernbomb914 Jul 14 2005, 10:16 PM

wishy washy Aaron cant make up his mind. Go early leave early because all the good buys will be gone.

Bernie

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 15 2005, 10:48 AM

There is a good chance I will go. The heat doesn't bother me that much. Bring water and sunblock. I go for the people watching and to check out all the cars as much as anything else. It's fairly cheap entertainment. Hey! AAAron! Who you calling a yokel?
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: SLITS Jul 15 2005, 11:10 AM

Posted by: Headrage Jul 15 2005, 11:13 AM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jul 14 2005, 09:00 PM)

if all the socal yokels are going... i may go. AA

I thought you were having your flares put on tomorrow?

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 15 2005, 11:56 AM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Jul 15 2005, 10:13 AM)

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jul 14 2005, 09:00 PM) if all the socal yokels are going... i may go. AA I thought you were having your flares put on tomorrow?

"Yokel flares". They're made of cardboard and go on with double back tape. They look OK but you can't drive in the rain.
Elliot

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 15 2005, 11:58 AM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Jul 15 2005, 10:10 AM)

Posted by: SLITS Jul 15 2005, 12:20 PM

Well Elliot, you been spending to much time in the rarified air...better be putting that oxy mask on......that finger was aimed at A-aron Admin......but since you took offense anyway........would you like to buy a vowel?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 15 2005, 12:54 PM

the swap is on sunday i thought?????

Posted by: Headrage Jul 15 2005, 01:01 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Jul 15 2005, 11:54 AM)

the swap is on sunday i thought?????

http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/ is.

Posted by: ematulac Jul 15 2005, 02:42 PM

QUOTE (bernbomb914 @ Jul 14 2005, 09:16 PM)

Go early leave early because all the good buys will be gone. Bernie

That's the best way to do it. A lot of the vendors leave early, too. Plus you get to beat the worst of the heat. It's a long walk back to the parking lot at 100+ degrees.

Posted by: skline Jul 15 2005, 05:36 PM

I usually go around 5 in the morning and am one of the first in the gate. When I do go, I am out of there by 10 and on my way home already. I dont see myself staying all that long this time as I have no money to spend on car stuff. I am just going to hang with the "Yokels" as Aaron so elequently put it and to watch people too, amazing how little the women wear when the temps go up.

Posted by: Lou W Jul 15 2005, 05:39 PM

Where do you park? do you come in off the 10 to Fairplex Drive? or do you come in on the north side?

Posted by: SLITS Jul 15 2005, 05:40 PM

Well Miles otta be in on this.....Fried Yokel is a favorite dish in the South!

Posted by: skline Jul 15 2005, 05:53 PM

QUOTE (Lou W @ Jul 15 2005, 04:39 PM)

Where do you park? do you come in off the 10 to Fairplex Drive? or do you come in on the north side?

I come in off the 10, there is usually a line to get into the gate when it opens. A long line from past experience. If I got there at 4 there would still be a line.

Posted by: Lou W Jul 15 2005, 05:58 PM

That's the way I usually come in, 5:00 is sure early, I'd have to leave my house around 4:00. I usually don't roll in untill 10:00, but, all the good deals are gone by then.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 15 2005, 11:20 PM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Jul 15 2005, 11:20 AM)

Well Elliot, you been spending to much time in the rarified air...better be putting that oxy mask on......that finger was aimed at A-aron Admin......but since you took offense anyway........would you like to buy a vowel?

Sorry Slits. I don't need a vowel. What I need is a clue.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 16 2005, 01:22 AM

the line starts the night before around 11pm. if you have never been, it is awesome to see. although there may not be alot of 914 stuff, teh Ford and Chevy vintage is sweet to see.