The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Big Three Swap Meet Feb., 23rd, 24th & 25th

gz · 02-22-2018, 08:29 AM

I really wanted to attend this year, but it isn't going to happen.

Hopefully the sponsoring clubs can find a new location. However, finding an affordable location that is big enough to host this event near San Diego will likely be very difficult.

I have attended this swap meet on and off for the last +/- 30 years. I started attending when I was a kid and it was at a Sears Parking lot in El Cajon and then the El Cajon Airport-which was basically a dirt field. It got nearly rained out one year and it moved to the stadium which has had more than a few names.

It is really a great event and has become an institution in SoCal. It was always well attended and people traveled from great distances for this event.

With the demise of quality swap meets, this is one of the few swap meets that has thrived over the years. It was always a great source for legitimate old car parts and cars.

For those of you who are going: good luck, happy swapping and have lots of fun. If you can find time to take photos and post them, that would be awesome.

Enjoy.

02-22-2018, 08:29 AM	#10
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,666	Re: Big Three Swap Meet Feb., 23rd, 24th & 25th I really wanted to attend this year, but it isn't going to happen. Hopefully the sponsoring clubs can find a new location. However, finding an affordable location that is big enough to host this event near San Diego will likely be very difficult. I have attended this swap meet on and off for the last +/- 30 years. I started attending when I was a kid and it was at a Sears Parking lot in El Cajon and then the El Cajon Airport-which was basically a dirt field. It got nearly rained out one year and it moved to the stadium which has had more than a few names. It is really a great event and has become an institution in SoCal. It was always well attended and people traveled from great distances for this event. With the demise of quality swap meets, this is one of the few swap meets that has thrived over the years. It was always a great source for legitimate old car parts and cars. For those of you who are going: good luck, happy swapping and have lots of fun. If you can find time to take photos and post them, that would be awesome. Enjoy.