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**steelhorse** · 08-12-2008, 01:21 PM

I just found out about the auto fair on sept 4-7.Is this event worth going to?I need to pick up a lot of stuff for my truck.Do they tipically have a good selection of new/used stuff for our trucks?Thanks in advance.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-12-2008, 01:27 PM

New, yes.

Used.... not so much

Luvlegs · 08-12-2008, 02:25 PM

eeehhhh... Just don't go on sunday - you'll pay full price to get in and find out all the vendors left on sat. night... and yes, I'm still griping about it... even if it was raining... OK, down off the soap box.
I'll probably go again this year as a few guys around here will be going. As for used stuff, you have to go by my house to get there...

I'd go if you haven't been.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-12-2008, 02:30 PM

Same at Carlisle. My dad and I were shocked to see 1/4 or so of the vendors had pulled out by saturday at 4, and the weather was awesome.

If you are serious about buying stuff, you need to go thursday/friday. There *could* be some great deals on sunday, but that's assuming the seller/vendor is still there

stunna · 08-12-2008, 02:55 PM

its a pretty good event. new stuff is what you will generally find. i like the Goodguys event in October better, they have better cars there. If you are looking for parts though they are both about the same, just mostly new stuff. Look for a guy name dave @ Daves truck parts he usually has his stuff priced pretty good and will probably have alot of stuff you need, very good guy.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-12-2008, 02:59 PM

When I went to the Goodguys event last year the swap meet was very small and only a couple vendors for "our trucks" were there. However, the car show was A W E S O M E!!!!

The spring and fall autofairs have a much larger swap meet.

thirdstreettito · 08-12-2008, 03:26 PM

I'll see if I can make it there for some parts.

gcburdic · 08-12-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

If you are serious about buying stuff, you need to go thursday/friday. There *could* be some great deals on sunday, but that's assuming the seller/vendor is still there

Like chevyredneck said....try to make it Thursday or Friday....because by Saturday all the good stuff is picked over...and most of the big vendors have gone....I DO know Tim Christian of Christian Classics (A proud board member) usually stays till Sunday....heck give him a shout on what you need and save on shipping!!!!...I have some parts for sale in the parts section too....if interested in anything I'll bring'em to you there!!!....Anywho...See you there...I'll be there Friday after 11a (half day of work is awesome!!!) and probably Saturday too!!!

**steelhorse** · 08-12-2008, 04:39 PM

Ive been to the goodguys show,it was pretty cool.Problem is I cant make it till sat.

08-12-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Charlotte auto fair I just found out about the auto fair on sept 4-7.Is this event worth going to?I need to pick up a lot of stuff for my truck.Do they tipically have a good selection of new/used stuff for our trucks?Thanks in advance.

08-12-2008, 01:27 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Charlotte auto fair New, yes. Used.... not so much __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-12-2008, 02:25 PM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Charlotte auto fair eeehhhh... Just don't go on sunday - you'll pay full price to get in and find out all the vendors left on sat. night... and yes, I'm still griping about it... even if it was raining... OK, down off the soap box. I'll probably go again this year as a few guys around here will be going. As for used stuff, you have to go by my house to get there... I'd go if you haven't been. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

08-12-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Charlotte auto fair Same at Carlisle. My dad and I were shocked to see 1/4 or so of the vendors had pulled out by saturday at 4, and the weather was awesome. If you are serious about buying stuff, you need to go thursday/friday. There could be some great deals on sunday, but that's assuming the seller/vendor is still there __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-12-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: Charlotte auto fair its a pretty good event. new stuff is what you will generally find. i like the Goodguys event in October better, they have better cars there. If you are looking for parts though they are both about the same, just mostly new stuff. Look for a guy name dave @ Daves truck parts he usually has his stuff priced pretty good and will probably have alot of stuff you need, very good guy.

08-12-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Charlotte auto fair When I went to the Goodguys event last year the swap meet was very small and only a couple vendors for "our trucks" were there. However, the car show was A W E S O M E!!!! The spring and fall autofairs have a much larger swap meet. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-12-2008 at 02:59 PM.

08-12-2008, 03:26 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Charlotte auto fair I'll see if I can make it there for some parts. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-12-2008, 04:39 PM	#9
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Charlotte auto fair Ive been to the goodguys show,it was pretty cool.Problem is I cant make it till sat.



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