Going to be in the lower race track this year as my spots were given away at the upper end. We will be bringing some restored and unrestored items. This is always a large meet both up top and at the racetrack, thousands of vendors. Rain or shine we have a large 20 x 20 enclosed tent on the payment itself. Do not know exactly what pumps, but there will be some there along with oil lubsters, grease lubsters, and neon signs.
When and where (address?) is the swap meet?
The two meets are about 1/2 mile apart and go from April 9-12th. Portland International raceway and the Portland Expo center right over the 1-5 bridge between Washington and Oregon. This will take you at least two days to go through completely. Dress warm and for the possibility of rain.
Will be there Weds. through Sat. Set up in Bldg. E (I think......)
I think this year I am going to post stuff next month that I will be bringing. People have asked before if they knew something was going to be for sale they could possibly think ahead of time about it. My spots this year are on the front straight at the racetrack on the pavement 2063, I believe. Covered tent of course with Barbecue and refreshments.
Adults refreshments I'm assuming???? See you Weds. at the track.
Did you forget
"Long Island Ice" TEA...
No beer skip this one Tom Stover.
Looking forward to it. I was smart and started saving funds right after last years event. Even skipped the Puyallup swap meet this month and Canadian fall swap last year. I am eager to pull the trigger on some nice items for the Washington garage.
No kidding................A guy gets thirsty walking around the track. I know a few other vendors where I can spend my $$$ & get a cold one.
I'm heading down this year and will stop into see you Craig. Looking for some car parts, a few signs and maybe a pump or two. See you in 6 weeks.
Earl
Great, I think I will post some pictures of pumps later this month.
Word has it that a couple of BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ California collector's are headed to Portland this year to take advantage of us poor uninformed PNW collectors. Be on the lookout for these guys; they'll empty out your booth/space before you know it.
Great, will bring my nickel bag and plenty of our Portlandia brews. ( Bottled Water )
No beer=NO California $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$......
They can bring their own Wine.
They can bring their own Wine.
That's a given.................
Less than 2 weeks....................sorting through boxes on what to bring to sell. Also stocking up on beverages for customers & old gassers. 12 oz. cylindrical lookin' thingy's that hold pure Rocky Mt. refreshment.......
Beverages for Customers !!
Does anybody coming to the Swap Meet next week have a used set of Boyle Dayton Visible skins they would sell ???
Weather looks OK for Weds.-Fri. Showers Sat & Sun, Temps in the 60's. Bring it on!
Does anyone know when vendor set-up starts and whether there is early admission available. Thanks.
Does anyone know when vendor set-up starts and whether there is early admission available. Thanks.
Vendors 8am Thursday
General admission 7am Friday
Without vendor registration passes I have never seen anyone get in early.
trent ==check your pm sent you a message
same spot for us at the race track==so far 3-visables -3 tok 39 shorts-air meter
2-union curb sign-4 union signs-and for the guys waiting for there pumps/coke
machine that are getting a ride see you at portland--
I believe 5 or 6 visibles, Wayne 71 showcase, oil rack, four way restored signal on post, eco air water, neon signs, Mobil Script top restored pair, Fluted station light columns, Wayne 60 parts pump possible. Two loads for sure. Great weather now predicted through saturday. Unbelievable.
I've "snuck in" a couple of times but it wasn't easy...... not telling my way of doing it in case I need to do it again....;)
Woooohooooo ! going to work for a few hours then heading to Portland ! Hope to see a few of you there ! :-)
Steve Z
See you all on Thursday morning early!
Walked around the racetrack today, lots of good stuff ! Easy to find Craig's booth...he wasn't around but looks like he brought some killer pieces ! I might of left some drool marks ! Haha lol. Supposed to be nice weather tomorrow so it should be a good day and i'll try to get some pics. Z
Tom stover called and found a nice Hyvis sign for me that I didn't have, picked it for me, a big thanks to Tom
Saw this original not gutted beauty.
Bought and sold really well.
