HERSHEY ALL PORSCHE SWAP MEET 2019 APRIL 20TH Options

[struckn]

Thanks to all who made this a great 914 World event. The weather Saturday was close to what they for-cased as you saw in the pictures and the ride for me back to Shrewsbury was thru the back roads in Amish Territory was beautiful as always.

The concourse was a big win for the 914's and what surprised me was the comment from the PCA Judge. He said in E Class the 914 did really well against the other cars in the class.......and we can stop complaining that 914's need their own separate Class. He told me the 914's are a hot item these days and gaining appreciation with in the Porsche Community Porsche.

Air Cooled Tech had their 914 Race car there and another 914 for for sail with a note that Hemmings valued it above $25K.

Hope we can do it again next year and see you all there.

Doug Novak, New Fredom Pa. (aka STRUCKN)

OH! I FORGOT TO MENTION CLASS E WAS THE LARGEST CLASS OF CARS BIGGEST NUMBER SO WE REALLY DID IT THIS YEAR.

[Big Len]

Really great looking bunch of 914's on the show lot.

[wndsnd]

I was sorry to miss the dinner but this is the sad story. About 1 1/2 hours into the 8 hour drive down we made a pit stop. I realized I had left the keys to the 914 home. Nitwit. I was going to continue to trailer down and just forget about the ride and show, but Al's wife and mine offered to take the other car back to the house to get the keys. I made their trip 11 hours, and quite frankly they were very good about it.

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I owe a couple of gals something special.

John

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[Porschef]

Yeah ya do, John...

Looks like all had a good time, and the weather wasn’t too bad. Like everything else, things change, maybe next year.

And not at the Knights Inn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Done there...

Lots of nice cars. But I really like the Olympic Blue

[rgalla9146]

It was a different kind of Hershey for me this year.
My nearly complete GT was able but between the weather and a MIA front spoiler
I chose to go with my brother-in-law to shop and see friends.
My brother had a schedule conflict.
I also wanted to see Daves GT. It's beautiful.
Found some good parts. And regret not grabbing some too.
The pipe is a OEM NLA 914 6 only item.
2 very good tailight housings. Pair of NOS H4s
interesting reversable screwdriver, miniature of original 6 tool kit item...never
saw one like it before.
excellent pass. door handle.
Some new Weber parts in period packaging

[dcheek]

I've been going to Hershey for years now. My observations:

- I've never seen so many 914 parts in the swap. My guess is many have been, or are being restored, resulting in a bounty of used parts for sale. I think I saw 30 pairs of tail lights!. ! (we) can finally say the 914 has come into its own.

- 356 parts and cars were few and far between. The price point has relegated them to static collections.

- The car "Show" had a light turnout. Weather was an issue but, the show always has been small compared to the number or attendees. I suspect the fact that it's Peoples Choice makes it more or less a popularity contest rather than an actual show. Nothing wrong with that, just saying there might be more participants if it was judged.

- The weather forecast was horrible. That being said the overall attendance considering was good. There were a couple of misting moments, but overall the rain held off. Actually, when the sun came out it was downright hot. The overcast made the swap pleasant.

- It was nice to see such a large turnout of 914's at the show. Congrats to all the winners.

- And yes, I did pick up some good items at bargain prices. We are lucky to have such an event like this, especially for us East Coasters.

Dave

[Unobtanium-inc]

I think between Easter weekend and the wrong weather report turnout was very light, especially in the morning. I think a bunch of locals rolled up around 11:00. Buying still went well for everyone. I know I spent thousands, probably scored about 100 wheels. But most sellers who were realistic were loading very little at the end of the day. There was a lot of air cooled stuff this year, which was good. But yes, light on 356 parts, except wheels.
A good Hershey.

[Gary]

Super to finally meet folks. It was great to see so many 914's - well represented for sure. Haven't been able to make the time to get mine to where I'd show it, but it was great to compare notes. Look forward to attending again in the future.

[wndsnd]

I think between Easter weekend and the wrong weather report turnout was very light, especially in the morning. I think a bunch of locals rolled up around 11:00. Buying still went well for everyone. I know I spent thousands, probably scored about 100 wheels. But most sellers who were realistic were loading very little at the end of the day. There was a lot of air cooled stuff this year, which was good. But yes, light on 356 parts, except wheels.
A good Hershey.

Thank you for the flashlight given by a polite young man at your booth!

I gave it to my wife, but I still owe big time.....

[VaccaRabite]

I think between Easter weekend and the wrong weather report turnout was very light, especially in the morning. I think a bunch of locals rolled up around 11:00. Buying still went well for everyone. I know I spent thousands, probably scored about 100 wheels. But most sellers who were realistic were loading very little at the end of the day. There was a lot of air cooled stuff this year, which was good. But yes, light on 356 parts, except wheels.
A good Hershey.

I have not been for the past 2 years, but it did seem like attendance had been slipping over the past decade a good bit. I sure do wish they would not plan this kind of event on Easter weekend. Especially since the high points for me are the Friday dinner and the Sunday AX. Its a hard sell skipping family to drive an old car in a parking lot.

Zach

[Porschef]

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It’s a big issue for many, and not difficult to plan.

Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal equinox.

So there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Unobtanium-inc]

I think between Easter weekend and the wrong weather report turnout was very light, especially in the morning. I think a bunch of locals rolled up around 11:00. Buying still went well for everyone. I know I spent thousands, probably scored about 100 wheels. But most sellers who were realistic were loading very little at the end of the day. There was a lot of air cooled stuff this year, which was good. But yes, light on 356 parts, except wheels.
A good Hershey.

I have not been for the past 2 years, but it did seem like attendance had been slipping over the past decade a good bit. I sure do wish they would not plan this kind of event on Easter weekend. Especially since the high points for me are the Friday dinner and the Sunday AX. Its a hard sell skipping family to drive an old car in a parking lot.

Zach

It's been brought up in the past to the organizers and I think they get whatever date the Hershey Park people give them, not much wiggle room. It's like a leapyear, happens every 5 years or so.

[BeatNavy]

That was a primary reason I wasn't there. Easter is sort of a "protected" weekend on my family's schedule. But yeah, I'm sure the organizers don't try to do it that way.

[Unobtanium-inc]

That was a primary reason I wasn't there. Easter is sort of a "protected" weekend on my family's schedule. But yeah, I'm sure the organizers don't try to do it that way.

I talked to a lot of friends who were in the same boat. The consensus was they didn't want to use up their "points" on a rainy weekend. I can appreciate that.

[jfort]

That was a primary reason I wasn't there. Easter is sort of a "protected" weekend on my family's schedule. But yeah, I'm sure the organizers don't try to do it that way.

I talked to a lot of friends who were in the same boat. The consensus was they didn't want to use up their "points" on a rainy weekend. I can appreciate that.

agree. now I am hoping to go to Octeenerfest

[saigon71]

My cell phone takes horrible pictures, but here is the crew from dinner last Friday. Thanks to everyone who could join us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

If anyone has a clearer photo, please upload it.

If you spot any UFO's in the pic, fear not...it's just a flying beer bottle cap.

[rgalla9146]

Can some fearless person attach names to faces in the picture ?
I've got; Garold Schaffer third down on right
Dave Toppin seventh on right

I'm hoping that we can have a better chance of knowing each other
rather than leaving it up to chance. On an annual basis.