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Andy4639 · 02-12-2021, 10:39 AM

Well just got word from Charlotte motor speed way. April autofair is canceled yet again this year because of the restrictions NC has in place.

Looks like 2021 isn't going to be much better than 2020 was from a auto show point of view anyway!

mr.mud1 · 02-12-2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Well just got word from Charlotte motor speed way. April autofair is canceled yet again this year because of the restrictions NC has in place.

Looks like 2021 isn't going to be much better than 2020 was from a auto show point of view anyway!

well,thanks.i was just wondering about that.we've gone for 25 years but not last year.i spoke to Shirley at the hornet's nest last fall,after the fall attempt was cancelled,she said keep your pass's and they'll be used in the spring??maybe next spring?

weasel29gm · 02-12-2021, 10:52 AM

Looking forward to it, only went to 2 last yr. Always enjoyed the show and trip down. Hate to see it cancelled again.

mr.mud1 · 02-12-2021, 10:59 AM

yes sir,a great show.i drive father to go to Charlotte than Carlisle.i think it's a great show.when i started going,the didn't sell out the infield hardly,then once they did,added a field outside,then another?unreal.it's almost too big ?we tromp around there for 4 days and don't look at any cars for sale hardly,too busy looking for parts.one of these days,we'll get there again?i'm still stuck with my truck in Utah,no telling when i can go get it or have it hauled home.it'll all work out.Greg

**special-K** · 02-13-2021, 07:52 AM

Hopefully this year things will get better at some point and we won't lose the whole show season again

mr.mud1 · 03-06-2021, 12:44 AM

well today i got in the mail,a letter from the Hornet's Nest people who put on the Charlotte Autofair,saying that this spring's autofair is cancelled as we knew and everybody who had paid for spots,as i have done for years,have now lost the money we paid for those spots,since they have have re-scheduled the event 4 times,covid is "an act of god' that nobody could foresee and that's that.we will be given a 25% discount on buying the spaces for the spring 2022 Autofair.i guess it can't be helped,not the end of the world,just wish they would honor the spaces paid for,whenever we get to go?better days are coming.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-06-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.mud1

yes sir,a great show.i drive father to go to Charlotte than Carlisle.i think it's a great show.when i started going,the didn't sell out the infield hardly,then once they did,added a field outside,then another?unreal.it's almost too big ?we tromp around there for 4 days and don't look at any cars for sale hardly,too busy looking for parts.one of these days,we'll get there again?i'm still stuck with my truck in Utah,no telling when i can go get it or have it hauled home.it'll all work out.Greg

I'm a local that goes fairly regularly. That outside fields are starting to dry up a bit, especially with used parts. They don't even use the outside fields for the fall show. Each year it's more and more vendors selling new stuff or trinkets/tools. It's not like it was 10 years ago.

Of course, that makes sense, it's near impossible to find a rusty junk car for an affordable price, let alone one to part out. Even certain 4 doors are starting to bring money and wagons are starting to get pricey too.

I think my first autofair was spring 2005.

mr.mud1 · 03-06-2021, 07:06 PM

yes sir,you're not wrong.it isn't like it was years ago.lots of commercial stuff now rather than good old parts.i used to go every year and drag a ton of NOS stuff there but getting across the border got to be too much work so we still go,and go shopping.it may not be like it was,but we still come with a load.great fun.

LS short box · 03-06-2021, 11:47 PM

I used to travel to Charlotte for business and been to the Auto Fair. Is this held spring and fall? Or I am getting this mixed up with the fall Good Guys?

mr.mud1 · 03-06-2021, 11:56 PM

hi,it was always spring and fall for the autofair but not now til spring 2022 as
i understand.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-07-2021, 02:50 AM

Spring and fall. Swap meet has ALWAYS been better in the spring, and the fall is typically a lot better for the car show/car corral.

mr.mud1 · 03-07-2021, 08:21 AM

hi,you're exactly right.we'll hope for better days and a Charlotte Autofair like we used to have,my truck will make it home from Utah soon,it'll all work out.

02-12-2021, 10:39 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Charlotte Auto fair Well just got word from Charlotte motor speed way. April autofair is canceled yet again this year because of the restrictions NC has in place. Looks like 2021 isn't going to be much better than 2020 was from a auto show point of view anyway! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-12-2021, 10:52 AM	#3
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: Charlotte Auto fair Looking forward to it, only went to 2 last yr. Always enjoyed the show and trip down. Hate to see it cancelled again. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

02-12-2021, 10:59 AM	#4
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Charlotte Auto fair yes sir,a great show.i drive father to go to Charlotte than Carlisle.i think it's a great show.when i started going,the didn't sell out the infield hardly,then once they did,added a field outside,then another?unreal.it's almost too big ?we tromp around there for 4 days and don't look at any cars for sale hardly,too busy looking for parts.one of these days,we'll get there again?i'm still stuck with my truck in Utah,no telling when i can go get it or have it hauled home.it'll all work out.Greg

02-13-2021, 07:52 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Charlotte Auto fair Hopefully this year things will get better at some point and we won't lose the whole show season again __________________ "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 ~

03-06-2021, 12:44 AM	#6
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Charlotte Auto fair well today i got in the mail,a letter from the Hornet's Nest people who put on the Charlotte Autofair,saying that this spring's autofair is cancelled as we knew and everybody who had paid for spots,as i have done for years,have now lost the money we paid for those spots,since they have have re-scheduled the event 4 times,covid is "an act of god' that nobody could foresee and that's that.we will be given a 25% discount on buying the spaces for the spring 2022 Autofair.i guess it can't be helped,not the end of the world,just wish they would honor the spaces paid for,whenever we get to go?better days are coming.

03-06-2021, 07:06 PM	#8
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Charlotte Auto fair yes sir,you're not wrong.it isn't like it was years ago.lots of commercial stuff now rather than good old parts.i used to go every year and drag a ton of NOS stuff there but getting across the border got to be too much work so we still go,and go shopping.it may not be like it was,but we still come with a load.great fun.

03-06-2021, 11:47 PM	#9
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,138	Re: Charlotte Auto fair I used to travel to Charlotte for business and been to the Auto Fair. Is this held spring and fall? Or I am getting this mixed up with the fall Good Guys?

03-06-2021, 11:56 PM	#10
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Charlotte Auto fair hi,it was always spring and fall for the autofair but not now til spring 2022 as i understand.

03-07-2021, 02:50 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Charlotte Auto fair Spring and fall. Swap meet has ALWAYS been better in the spring, and the fall is typically a lot better for the car show/car corral. __________________ 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!

03-07-2021, 08:21 AM	#12
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Charlotte Auto fair hi,you're exactly right.we'll hope for better days and a Charlotte Autofair like we used to have,my truck will make it home from Utah soon,it'll all work out.



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