Went to the Stafford Motor Speedway for the big swap meet. I went last year but it was raining and cold, and I was done well before 9am. This year the weather was perfect, but time was not on my side.
Scored a spare set of 1973 Mustang alum. slots with caps, a left side Pinto remote mirror, 4 Pinto tail lights, a 3.5" lo-back muffler, custom alum. over-flow tank, a BUNCH of other things, PAID: $5. to park, $10. to get in, $10. to a buddys kid to help me haul my parts to the car, $8. for food, and I spent less than $190. total.
Bill
One mans trash = Another mans treasure... ;D
Glad you had a good time Bill!
Hey Bill I was there earlier today as well. It sounds like you got a good haul. I did alright, 15" rims with tires and headers for a V8. I saw a pinto wagon in the parking lot and took a look inside a red V8 pinto, I never realized how much of a tight squeeze it was. I was hoping to find some leaf springs or even a hood scoop but no luck with that.
I think the bristol swap meet is in two weeks. I heard about a larger one a bit further away, I think that one is Saturday and Sunday the same weekend as Bristol.
I got IN there at about 7:45, and was out at 10:25. Needless to say, I was movin'.
I missed the Pintos in the lot, oh well, but I hit almost all the parts sellers.
Where did you see the V8 headers (Pinto or M-II I assume). I found the guy with the M-II doors and fenders with the V8 emblems and some other M-II V8 stuff. I also found a NOS 75 to 78 Bobcat hood ($50.) but I have no need for the very good used one I have now.
Did you get a set of 15" 10-holes? I tried to get a good deal on a pair of them for FoMoGo, but it was WAY too early in the day for the deal I was looking to make.
Thompson Motor Speedway is the 3rd and 4th of Nov., Lake Compounce in Bristol is just on the 4th. I will be at Compounce for sure (I always do well there). We could meet for lunch, because anytime before that I am way too busy, and WILL ignore everyone.
Bill
I will see you @ Bristol... ;D
Jim
The headers came from a guy behind the grandstand, between a food building and the small hill up towards where the car show was. The were labeled ford 302, the guy who owned them wasnt there at the time but my dad's friend, who has built a few V8s, said they looked like they would fit. The guy cut his price in half to $25 so we thought it was a good deal.
The rims are actually 14" with 4 slots. I was hoping for 15" inch ones but it looked like slim pickings for the style I was after. With luck I should have them on the car later today.
Im not sure if my dad and I will go to Bristol, Ill have to see if he has things planned. If we do go meeting up sounds good.
Yea, must have been the same guy, he was like the first one as you entered that gate. If so, most likely they were off that MII, it looked like the only Ford stuff he had was from THAT car.
Are the rims you got chrome? I saw a set past the grandstand out back to the right. Did not ask what they wanted and did not see any centers. I should have at leasted asked, they were just like the ones on my V8 car.
Bill
If you guys like swap meets come on over to Columbus,Ohio on Thanksgiving weekend.There you will find the All Ford Swapmeet.It is put on by the United Ford Owners club.It is on Sat. and Sun.with 4 buildings cram-packed with Ford parts.So come on over,up or down and have fun.The club is also giving away $4500 .That is $500 every hour,must be there to collect.Hope to see everyone there.
Quote from: 77turbopinto on October 22, 2007, 06:34:39 PM
Are the rims you got chrome? I saw a set past the grandstand out back to the right. Did not ask what they wanted and did not see any centers. I should have at leasted asked, they were just like the ones on my V8 car.
Bill
Yeah those are probably the ones. Ive got to get centers, lugs and clean them up a bit. But yeah they do look like the same ones from your V8 now that I look at the pictures you posted.
pintoman, a swap meet just for ford parts sounds awesome. Too bad its a long ride from here because I could probably find everything Im looking for.
Quote from: pintoman on October 22, 2007, 07:10:06 PM
If you guys like swap meets come on over to Columbus,Ohio on Thanksgiving weekend.There you will find the All Ford Swapmeet.It is put on by the United Ford Owners club.It is on Sat. and Sun.with 4 buildings cram-packed with Ford parts.So come on over,up or down and have fun.The club is also giving away $4500 .That is $500 every hour,must be there to collect.Hope to see everyone there.
HMMMMMM......
Bill
I was at Bristol in the Spring, mostly looking for VW parts--ended up coming home empty-handed, but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Unfortunately family obligations this Sunday will prevent me from getting back up there. I'll look foward to hearing any post-event reports from the Pinto bargain hunters. Good luck!
a friend/coworkers car is dieing... so I am taking him to NH to look at a car on sunday. :(
Jim
Im not sure if I will still be going. Stuff has come up, but Ill talk to my dad.
I like them too, despite a serious lack of Studebaker stuff. Also lack of Pinto stuff, despite Ford (along with Chebby and Mopar) dominating these things.
Did manage to score an E6 manifold for $50.00 last summer.... :afro:
I got roped into both. Oh well, I guess I will have to deal with it. I spent the better part of this week on JURY DUTY and it will be nice to get out. I will have some work to do, but I should be OK.
ANYONE: Drop me a PM if you will be at either, I will give you my cell #.
Bill
Went to Thompson, walked in the back gate about 30 feet and found a "Pinto". It was an ORANGE Bobcat, running drivable, 79/80 with black (D)interior, 2.3, A/T, A/C car. BTW: This was 15 min. BEFORE the meet 'opened' and the owner told me it was sold. It had minor dents here and there, but not much rust, also had the chrome nose trim. I cryed when he told me what he got for it.
Oh well..... Got some Pinto stuff, and stuff for my Pinto....
Also found an NOS 1973 upper control arm assy. that I don't need....
Off to Bristol in the morning. Smeed, I PMed you my cell. Hope to meet you and your dad.
Bill
Just got back from Bristol. I parked my car at 7, and was on the road home by 10.
Found a couple more 3" exhaust parts today; between Stafford, yesterday and today I bought the following, mandrel bends: three 45*s, one 180*, one 90*, a short section with two 20*s, a Lo-Bac 3.5" muffler, Two 3.5" turn-downs, and a 7.5' section of strait pipe. All for well under 100 bucks.
Not much at Bristol this time, but I did find a couple other small items.
In the cars for sale and show sections there were 3 Vegas, a Maverick, and a 'Dune-Buggy' with early Pinto tail lights.
Bill
Just got back from Bristol after stopping at a relatives house. I came home empty handed but it was still fun. Bill hopefully next time our schedules are a little more similar but it was nice talking to you.
You too Eric.
BTW: I just got off the phone with Jim L., the guy that bought that Bobcat at Thompson (I gave the seller my card to give to the buyer). Nice guy, and it looks like he will be joining the site.
Bill
The Bobcat at the swap meet looked almost IDENTICAL to this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-Mercury-Bobcat-PINTO_W0QQitemZ220170120672QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Jim's new Bobcat has an A/T, 4 rallye wheels, and had sport mirrors, but the rest looks about the same.
Bill