The Ford Barn

Kevin in NJ · 11-05-2016, 06:36 PM

So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am. I am only about 10 minutes away from the place.

I expected some back up, over an hour later I get to mister golf cart in the road in front of the christian school.
Show cars and parking for Flemmings is full, you can park at the school and walk over. The school parking was pretty close to capacity.

We turned around and went home cause that many people just would not be pretty in that area.

On the way home the line on Zion Rd was about a mile longer. There was no way there was enough parking for all the cars heading that direction.

C26Pinelake · 11-05-2016, 06:54 PM

obviously you missed a good show. Next time go much earlier and it won't be a nightmare. Wayne

Terry, NJ · 11-05-2016, 07:41 PM

Kevin, Same story here! We came down the GSP from Manchester.From the time I reached Zion rd, till when I got out of van in the Christian School parking area was two hours. I stuck it out, why? I dunno! My wife's cousin's BF had his race car there. He and Jim Leida were the only people I knew there. Jim was the guy who had the very nice 30 deluxe coupe and the only one with any significant Mod A stuff. Maybe I hadn't known about it in other years, but there were a few Baddd looking Hydroplanes there this year. What's next? Drone races?
Terry

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Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am. I am only about 10 minutes away from the place.

I expected some back up, over an hour later I get to mister golf cart in the road in front of the christian school.
Show cars and parking for Flemmings is full, you can park at the school and walk over. The school parking was pretty close to capacity.

We turned around and went home cause that many people just would not be pretty in that area.

On the way home the line on Zion Rd was about a mile longer. There was no way there was enough parking for all the cars heading that direction.

Synchro909 · 11-05-2016, 08:49 PM

Pumpkin run???? WTF is that? Sounds like it is popular over there but I've never heard of it.

tbirdtbird · 11-05-2016, 09:05 PM

is there such a a thing as an Aussie-American translator guide....

Goldhardt · 11-05-2016, 09:08 PM

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Don't feel bad Synchro909, I've never heard of it either!

Randy in ca · 11-05-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

Pumpkin run???? WTF is that? Sounds like it is popular over there but I've never heard of it.

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Originally Posted by Goldhardt

Don't feel bad Synchro909, I've never heard of it either!

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Kevin in NJ · 11-05-2016, 11:30 PM

For those who do not know.....

The car show is on the land of a larger junk yard. While most of the junk cars are gone, Mr. Flemming allows people to use the land.

Not all the junk is gone. There are some 30's through 70's cars about the property for decoration. As well as other interesting stuff. Harry also has transient junk so sometimes there are other interesting things there.

Lets see if the link to Google maps works.

Flemmings Junk Yard

Imagine that whole area covered in cars. I went there many times with my father and brother as a young kid. They even had junk yard dogs you clearly did not want to mess with at all.

Synchro909 · 11-06-2016, 02:36 AM

Randy, I don't see anybody driving a pumpkin!!!!

Bruce of MN · 11-06-2016, 05:38 AM

We arrived at 7:15 or so and there was no line then!

ronn · 11-06-2016, 07:09 AM

is there such a a thing as an Aussie-American translator guide....

"she's a bit of alright..............."

translation- that is one hot babe!

C26Pinelake · 11-06-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

Pumpkin run???? WTF is that? Sounds like it is popular over there but I've never heard of it.

Similar to your kiwi carnival. Wayne

C26Pinelake · 11-06-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am. I am only about 10 minutes away from the place.

I expected some back up, over an hour later I get to mister golf cart in the road in front of the christian school.
Show cars and parking for Flemmings is full, you can park at the school and walk over. The school parking was pretty close to capacity.

We turned around and went home cause that many people just would not be pretty in that area.

On the way home the line on Zion Rd was about a mile longer. There was no way there was enough parking for all the cars heading that direction.

So maybe next time. Call ahead and tell them you will be late and ask them to save you a parking spot and some good buys! Bottom line the fault is totally yours and you have nothing to complain about. Wayne

Terry, NJ · 11-06-2016, 09:28 AM

Pumpkin Run, is about 100 + acres (Guesstimate) in it's entirety of old, recycled junkyard which the owner (Harry Fleming) has turned into a once yearly show. From rat rods to trailer queens to motorcycles to trucks and race cars and the aforementioned Hydroplanes and a pretty big swap meet. Not to mention the old stuff Harry's left in the woods. And it's all in the south Jersey Pines, a few miles west of Atlantic City. All on roads built to accommodate much less traffic.
Terry

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

Pumpkin run???? WTF is that? Sounds like it is popular over there but I've never heard of it.

C26Pinelake · 11-06-2016, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

We arrived at 7:15 or so and there was no line then!

Obviously you used common sense. You could be a mentor for some of the others. Wayne

aonemarine · 11-06-2016, 11:20 AM

Got there about 9:00 and it took nearly an hour to go the last .5 miles into the grounds. It was still worth it.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 11-06-2016, 02:56 PM

[QUOTE=Kevin in NJ;1380870]So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am.

I think that's the problem. Popular events fill up fast. 10 years ago I and the wife drove over the cascades to Yakima, for a swap meet. I pulled in right at eight as it opened. A fellow club member was walking out , arms full of model A stuff. He looked at me, and said" Nordstrom, you gonna have to get up earlier then that!"

C26Pinelake · 11-06-2016, 03:08 PM

[QUOTE=Chuck Sea/Tac;1381198]

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Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am.

I think that's the problem. Popular events fill up fast. 10 years ago I and the wife drove over the cascades to Yakima, for a swap meet. I pulled in right at eight as it opened. A fellow club member was walking out , arms full of model A stuff. He looked at me, and said" Nordstrom, you gonna have to get up earlier then that!"

No knowledgable car person arrives late. I always am happy to hear that I am too early but come on in anyways ! I bought two cars headed to Hershey that were a mile away from the gate in a lineup. Wayne

11-05-2016, 06:36 PM	#1
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am. I am only about 10 minutes away from the place. I expected some back up, over an hour later I get to mister golf cart in the road in front of the christian school. Show cars and parking for Flemmings is full, you can park at the school and walk over. The school parking was pretty close to capacity. We turned around and went home cause that many people just would not be pretty in that area. On the way home the line on Zion Rd was about a mile longer. There was no way there was enough parking for all the cars heading that direction.

11-05-2016, 06:54 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... obviously you missed a good show. Next time go much earlier and it won't be a nightmare. Wayne

11-05-2016, 08:49 PM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... Pumpkin run???? WTF is that? Sounds like it is popular over there but I've never heard of it. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

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11-05-2016, 09:08 PM	#6
Goldhardt Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Commercial Point, Ohio Posts: 239	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't feel bad Synchro909, I've never heard of it either!

11-05-2016, 11:30 PM	#8
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... For those who do not know..... The car show is on the land of a larger junk yard. While most of the junk cars are gone, Mr. Flemming allows people to use the land. Not all the junk is gone. There are some 30's through 70's cars about the property for decoration. As well as other interesting stuff. Harry also has transient junk so sometimes there are other interesting things there. Lets see if the link to Google maps works. Flemmings Junk Yard Imagine that whole area covered in cars. I went there many times with my father and brother as a young kid. They even had junk yard dogs you clearly did not want to mess with at all.

11-06-2016, 02:36 AM	#9
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... Randy, I don't see anybody driving a pumpkin!!!! __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

11-06-2016, 05:38 AM	#10
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... We arrived at 7:15 or so and there was no line then!

11-06-2016, 07:09 AM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... is there such a a thing as an Aussie-American translator guide.... "she's a bit of alright..............." translation- that is one hot babe!

11-06-2016, 11:20 AM	#16
aonemarine Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 252	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... Got there about 9:00 and it took nearly an hour to go the last .5 miles into the grounds. It was still worth it.

11-06-2016, 02:56 PM	#17
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Pumpkin Run in NJ, What a nightmare.... [QUOTE=Kevin in NJ;1380870]So I got a late start off to the Pumpkin Run close to 10am. I think that's the problem. Popular events fill up fast. 10 years ago I and the wife drove over the cascades to Yakima, for a swap meet. I pulled in right at eight as it opened. A fellow club member was walking out , arms full of model A stuff. He looked at me, and said" Nordstrom, you gonna have to get up earlier then that!"