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70GMCer · 08-04-2007, 07:31 AM

Went to the truck nats. at Carlisle yesterday. Don't know if it was because of the heat, or being Friday, but hardly any trucks there and half of the vendors either. I talked to a few people and they were saying that they thought that over the last few years, it's been going down hill. Hope not. Again, could've been because of the heat or Being Friday. I didn't even take any pictures.....

I did pick up a few things. Stainless wiper arms and a GMC upper grill guard from The Truck Shop for $100.00 and also a set of window felts from GMC Paul. I was hoping the Paul had one of those new AC/Heat units with him, but he didn't. But we did talk about them and says there great units. I might be getting one after I finish my 383 install.

Man, it was HOT there. Supposed to be even hotter today 100 degrees +

HavinSomeFun · 08-04-2007, 07:38 AM

New AC/Heat unit? I need to know more. and sorry Carlisle wasn't what you expected.

70GMCer · 08-04-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HavinSomeFun

New AC/Heat unit? I need to know more. and sorry Carlisle wasn't what you expected.

take a look......

http://gmcpauls.com/a_c_conversion.htm

jb4short · 08-04-2007, 09:00 AM

The heat was HORRIBLE!!! Apparently Tj and I are spoiled working in an air conditioned office most days. We spent enough on $2.50 bottles of water to buy a new 700R4

The other issue was that someone needs to call the state of Pennsylvania and tell them there's a Cup race there this weekend because EVERY east/west road in the state is under construction (80 and 78) and we spent at least an hour PARKED on the highway...I can't wait to see what people endure Sunday morning.

cdowns · 08-04-2007, 09:35 AM

i gave up on those summer carslile events a long time ago cause of the poor turnouts compared to spring and fall and the last time i set up there for a summer show the ambulances were workin overtime cartin people away with heart attacks and heat stroke i had two people pass out right at my tent

cst70rocket · 08-04-2007, 10:02 AM

The internet is killing all good swap meets and events. Why go fight the heat and mosquitoes if you can sit at home and do everything you need right from your laptop.

Jim_PA · 08-04-2007, 01:33 PM

The GM Nationals wasn't all that great either.

Usually things at Carlisle are over-priced... unless you are buying from a vendor.

NICK3757 · 08-04-2007, 05:16 PM

Man. I guess I got lucky today. I got bedsides, the front piece of the bed, a door skin, rockers, fender, a hood, cab mounts, cab corners, and tailights today. I thought there was a pretty good amount of trucks too.

**Thealien** · 08-04-2007, 09:35 PM

I was there friday and saturday. I walked for seven hours friday and five today and then drove 400 miles home. I met Special K and bought a bunch of stuff off of GMC Paul, a great and knowledgeable guy to deal with. I just wish he was closer to me. I still need about $1000 worth of parts and already bought about $1300 worth on Friday.

I didn't find any of the used parts I was hoping to find and nobody on the boards seems to have what I need

Here is a pic of one of my favorites. I have a bunch more pictures and will post them soon.

08-04-2007, 07:31 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Carlisle dissappointment Went to the truck nats. at Carlisle yesterday. Don't know if it was because of the heat, or being Friday, but hardly any trucks there and half of the vendors either. I talked to a few people and they were saying that they thought that over the last few years, it's been going down hill. Hope not. Again, could've been because of the heat or Being Friday. I didn't even take any pictures..... I did pick up a few things. Stainless wiper arms and a GMC upper grill guard from The Truck Shop for $100.00 and also a set of window felts from GMC Paul. I was hoping the Paul had one of those new AC/Heat units with him, but he didn't. But we did talk about them and says there great units. I might be getting one after I finish my 383 install. Man, it was HOT there. Supposed to be even hotter today 100 degrees + __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 08-04-2007 at 07:31 AM.

08-04-2007, 07:38 AM	#2
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: Carlisle dissappointment New AC/Heat unit? I need to know more. and sorry Carlisle wasn't what you expected. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

08-04-2007, 09:00 AM	#4
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Carlisle dissappointment The heat was HORRIBLE!!! Apparently Tj and I are spoiled working in an air conditioned office most days. We spent enough on $2.50 bottles of water to buy a new 700R4 The other issue was that someone needs to call the state of Pennsylvania and tell them there's a Cup race there this weekend because EVERY east/west road in the state is under construction (80 and 78) and we spent at least an hour PARKED on the highway...I can't wait to see what people endure Sunday morning.

08-04-2007, 09:35 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Carlisle dissappointment i gave up on those summer carslile events a long time ago cause of the poor turnouts compared to spring and fall and the last time i set up there for a summer show the ambulances were workin overtime cartin people away with heart attacks and heat stroke i had two people pass out right at my tent __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-04-2007, 10:02 AM	#6
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: Carlisle dissappointment The internet is killing all good swap meets and events. Why go fight the heat and mosquitoes if you can sit at home and do everything you need right from your laptop.

08-04-2007, 01:33 PM	#7
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Carlisle dissappointment The GM Nationals wasn't all that great either. Usually things at Carlisle are over-priced... unless you are buying from a vendor.

08-04-2007, 05:16 PM	#8
NICK3757 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MOOSIC PA Posts: 62	Re: Carlisle dissappointment Man. I guess I got lucky today. I got bedsides, the front piece of the bed, a door skin, rockers, fender, a hood, cab mounts, cab corners, and tailights today. I thought there was a pretty good amount of trucks too. Last edited by NICK3757; 08-04-2007 at 05:18 PM.

08-04-2007, 09:35 PM	#9
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Carlisle dissappointment I was there friday and saturday. I walked for seven hours friday and five today and then drove 400 miles home. I met Special K and bought a bunch of stuff off of GMC Paul, a great and knowledgeable guy to deal with. I just wish he was closer to me. I still need about $1000 worth of parts and already bought about $1300 worth on Friday. I didn't find any of the used parts I was hoping to find and nobody on the boards seems to have what I need Here is a pic of one of my favorites. I have a bunch more pictures and will post them soon. Attached Images



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