well the hotel is booked and the US green backs are bought(even exchange almost)...leaving the morning of the 26th.

 

I used to go to the Carlisle swap meets when I lived in NY. I would love to find a swap meet like that in Arizona!
Like the others said, bring plenty of $$$. Don't want to be there looking at the parts you need without $$$!

 

I went there 16 years ago when I lived in Md.....no designated parking.... just the streets and residents yards for $20....so if you don't want to walk a half mile to the fair grounds; be there by 6:30 am. I recommend going with a relaxed mind instead of a "I gotta see everything and get all of the bargains in the first hour" attitude. Quarters for the porta potty. Pad and Pen for notes on contacts that you may meet. Comfy shoes. hat. sunscreen. Have fun.

 

I used to go there every year, I'm about 3 hrs from there in Northern Virgina. I was thinking of taking the truck up there this year, but after I got laid off, I've had other things to think about LOL. When is it anyway ? One of the posts said the 26th. Of April? I'm could check myself, but I'm lazy today. It would be fun to hook up with other FTE cyber friends.

 

Great advice! I've been to a few myself and really look forward to wandering around. Haven't been to Spring Carlisle but did the All Ford show last June. It was my first trip up there and I really liked not having to spend all my time walking past ch*vy junk. Make a list of what you are looking for and I'd also suggest maybe you get an idea of what you might could pickup some of these items for from some of the supply houses. Sometimes there are bargains and sometimes they want more than you can get it for local. But how do you know unless you do a little research on the front end. Even if you come home empty handed there are worse ways to spend 2 days than outside in the Pennsylvania spring. Have a great time.

 

Thanx for all the input guys...I appreciate it a lot!

 

If you can, try to go on Thursday and Friday, worst case Friday and Saturday. Deffinitely take an umbrella or pancho. It always seems to rain at least 1 day.

 

Making the 500 mile trek from east TN with a detour into southern WV to meet a friend. I have been off and on over the last 17 years (that's a scary thought) always a great trip. Never payed for toilet and never more than $5 for parking. Comfy shoes, Sunscreen, Hat and backpack (makes carrying those little things easier). A camera because I guarantee that you will see things you didn't know existed. I usually toss in some water and snacks. I have never taken a wagon but have been thinking about it this year. I may put for hire on the back and make $$$. I used to take reference materials so I didn't overpay for things but I stepped into the future with a smartphone last week so we will see how that works.

 

Yup, I'm going. Don't know if I'm goin to take to 52, but the wife said "lets go". Probably on Sunday. I've found that you can find cheap parking on the local's property. Go down some of the side roads near the fairgrounds and lots of folks have cheap parking in their back yards. Beats the charge to park in the fairgrounds. I like the spring show the most. It's not so hot and lots of forks have been waiting all winter to sell. See ya there

 

right on zoot!! yup we r going down thursday and will be there fri and sat...i need division bars, escutcheons and maybe a gas pump ...who knows

 

I have several glass division bars, including two pairs from an Extra cab (stainless steel), if you can't find any at the swap.

 

thats awesome, thank you...I will let you know..its important for me to have a few things for my son to hunt for...