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Old 02-13-2014, 10:13 PM   #1
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When you go to a swap meet with high expectations or even with no expectations at all, just what is it that you might pick up just to "have it" in your Model A/AA stash of goodies?

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Old 02-13-2014, 10:36 PM   #2
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well in my case usually its because i see one thats in better condition than what i got. only spare thing i picked up was a carburetor so far as the castings were better than what i got but its nice to have a spare.

really space is a big factor for me. i dont have a whole lot of it so i have to be choosy with what i buy.
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Old 02-13-2014, 11:14 PM   #3
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Late '31 anything. I guess I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum from the 'AR' guys. I also collect headlight lenses, VE28 - L31. There are multiple minor focus variations in both the fluted and Twolite designs that are unrecognized by the JS from both the US PA based suppliers that were under contract to Ford. Of course, if something catches my eye, need is irrelevant. I'm a pack-rat and must feed my habit.
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Old 02-13-2014, 11:55 PM   #4
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Late '31 anything. I guess I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum from the 'AR' guys...
That pretty much describes me. All 3 of my A's have been '31's, never considered anything but a '31 when I was searching for my current vehicle.
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Old 02-14-2014, 12:24 AM   #5
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KR Wilson tools of course... and any other "original" goodies. Found 3 KR Wilson tools, a NOS tail light stand with original paint ( and runs) and a bunch of other goodies at the Wichita KS swap last weekend.

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Old 02-14-2014, 01:14 AM   #6
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Anything sheetmetal.

I am about to do the Sydney swap this weekend and ballarat next weekend.

Kicking myself last bendigo, I passed on a good 28 tank for 90 bucks.

I turned around after 50 feet away to go back but it was sold.

That won't happen again.
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Old 02-14-2014, 09:36 AM   #7
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I help maintain all four years of the mighty Model A and a AA so anything might grab my attention. Trouble is if I go there is never enough Model A stuff. If I skip the swap meet everyone that attends tells me about all the stuff I missed, and they got cheap!
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Old 02-14-2014, 09:50 AM   #8
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Like a crow....if it shines I have to have it.
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Old 02-14-2014, 10:33 AM   #9
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Anything Winfield, except most stuff seems overpriced at meets.
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Old 02-14-2014, 12:25 PM   #10
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Anything for the Victoria, sheet metal, interior parts, whatever.
Years ago I was the swap meet king of '28-'29 hood shelfs; picked up 8 or 9 pairs before selecting one set to re-do for the roadster. Then the rest went back to the Big 3. Which by the way is only a week off!
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Old 02-14-2014, 12:29 PM   #11
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Any "Interesting" Ford items, accessories, or tools...
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Old 02-14-2014, 12:52 PM   #12
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Anything Model A. Around here A stuff is pretty rare at a swap. After that anything shiny or interesting. Also put anything I don't really need to the top of the list. At Turlock last year I bough a crate from an old bait shop. The vendor really looked at me funny when I asked him how much for the box. Not the contents just the box.
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Old 02-14-2014, 01:12 PM   #13
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As Larry mentioned KRW tools. Good sheetmetal sold cheaply, uncracked nickle plated brass tail lights , early 28 parts, wiper motors and anything NOS at a decent price. Rod
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Old 02-14-2014, 01:38 PM   #14
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I'm a spark plug whore---I collect old sparkplugs--build shadow boxes to display them in and hang them in every available space on the wall. I do the same with windshield frames. I use them as picture frames for old newspaper adds and pictures of cars that interest me.
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Old 02-14-2014, 01:39 PM   #15
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KRW Tools here too. Carb bodies cheap! Small item's that are orignal in good shape.
A perfect wheel,nos items,odd ball accessories,new bearings. And....good mufflers for 10 Bucks!!! Oh can't forget New tires for $200.00 a set!
I've walked away from... nice $10 ea windshield frames,$1 waterpumps,$1 intakes.Heavy stuff that was too Cheap ($1 Transmissions) $10 fenders,$10 headlight bars.
First swap meet for me is March 8th !
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Old 02-14-2014, 02:06 PM   #16
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I'm always excited to find the rare and unusual item that most folks don't recognize. The non-sidebowl Zenith 3 at Chickasha, the KRW rear wheel puller at Petite Jean and the 31 Oklahoma License plate at Springfield come to mind as examples of what keeps me going back to the swap meets.
I also look for the guy that has built all the cars he's ever going to and wants to sell his stash of parts by the pound.
It's an addiction.
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Old 02-14-2014, 02:26 PM   #17
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Oooh! Look! Metal! It's rusty! Where's my wallet??
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Old 02-14-2014, 02:48 PM   #18
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30-31 AA parts and anything that seems like a real good deal, as in super cheap.

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I like looking for all the ford tools, original brake switches, gas and radiator caps, and spark plugs that are dirty and usually piled in with all the other "junk". Its a treasure hunting addiction.
PS My wife likes going with me and looking for old oil cans and signs. Win!
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Old 02-14-2014, 07:27 PM   #20
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the judging standards has really helped me focus on thing that I never have noticed before - feel like a king when you get something that is exactly for your car
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