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**70CHEVYBB** · 03-21-2013, 08:53 AM

I was told about a swap meet in st. louis on april 7th and altamont on april 13th. Where can I find more info on the swaps as I have never been to one.

Thanks, Wes

geezer#99 · 03-21-2013, 09:45 AM

Don't go!!
You'll get addicted!!
It's like a terminal disease!!
For swapmeets etc. I look here.
http://www.oldride.com/

**specialtyretail** · 03-21-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 70CHEVYBB

I was told about a swap meet in st. louis on april 7th and altamont on april 13th. Where can I find more info on the swaps as I have never been to one.

Thanks, Wes

The swap meet April 7th is at Sauget Illinois, the Grizzly's baseball field. It is usually a good meet, great location. Altamont, cant really say much about, went once. There is one at Gateway Dragstrip the end of April, really good meet. Hope this helps. Thanks, Fred.

cdowns · 03-21-2013, 10:16 AM

always bring lotsa cash money// if u see somthing that is cool buy it right away as there is a 98% chance that if u go back later it will not b there

a good place to find swap meets is hemmings auto news// u can always googel to try and find local ones

**special-K** · 03-21-2013, 10:55 AM

Be prepared to carry back to your vehicle and to haul back home. I've heard guys say,"I'd buy that but we drove his wife's mini" Really...You'd admit that?

Better off sayin' nothing,dude,cuz you're lame either way

Hand trucks,wagons,back packs,whatever are all handy to at least have in your vehicle. I'm not into dragging something around all day,but if I see something big or gather too much to carry I can get it. I think sausages are 6 bucks

noch · 03-21-2013, 11:14 AM

Theres a big one happening here in Arkansas in a little over a week

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/3686116323.html

anybody going?

**specialtyretail** · 03-21-2013, 11:34 AM

That is so true. We always try to pull the trigger as soon as we find something. I tell my guys, " I aint here to look, I am here to buy."

**70CHEVYBB** · 03-29-2013, 01:55 PM

I'm looking for a good hood and grille for a 69-70. Has anyone been to the altamont swap and what do think my chances are of finding those items?

cdowns · 03-29-2013, 04:03 PM

if you dont go your chances of not finding anything are real real good

if you go maybe// talk to people meet people

you neva know what you can find/// it sure is a great fun way to spend a day ,weekend,lifetime or more

03-21-2013, 08:53 AM	#1
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 688	swap meets I was told about a swap meet in st. louis on april 7th and altamont on april 13th. Where can I find more info on the swaps as I have never been to one. Thanks, Wes

03-21-2013, 09:45 AM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: swap meets Don't go!! You'll get addicted!! It's like a terminal disease!! For swapmeets etc. I look here. http://www.oldride.com/

03-21-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: swap meets always bring lotsa cash money// if u see somthing that is cool buy it right away as there is a 98% chance that if u go back later it will not b there a good place to find swap meets is hemmings auto news// u can always googel to try and find local ones __________________ 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

03-21-2013, 10:55 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: swap meets Be prepared to carry back to your vehicle and to haul back home. I've heard guys say,"I'd buy that but we drove his wife's mini" Really...You'd admit that? Better off sayin' nothing,dude,cuz you're lame either way Hand trucks,wagons,back packs,whatever are all handy to at least have in your vehicle. I'm not into dragging something around all day,but if I see something big or gather too much to carry I can get it. I think sausages are 6 bucks __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-21-2013 at 04:15 PM.

03-21-2013, 11:14 AM	#6
noch Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Little Rock AR Posts: 18	Re: swap meets Theres a big one happening here in Arkansas in a little over a week http://littlerock.craigslist.org/pts/3686116323.html anybody going?

03-21-2013, 11:34 AM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: swap meets That is so true. We always try to pull the trigger as soon as we find something. I tell my guys, " I aint here to look, I am here to buy."

03-29-2013, 01:55 PM	#8
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 688	Re: swap meets I'm looking for a good hood and grille for a 69-70. Has anyone been to the altamont swap and what do think my chances are of finding those items?

03-29-2013, 04:03 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: swap meets if you dont go your chances of not finding anything are real real good if you go maybe// talk to people meet people you neva know what you can find/// it sure is a great fun way to spend a day ,weekend,lifetime or more __________________ 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



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