I got a postcard in the mail today from the Parts-A-Rama. I thought it was to renew my spot for this year and it was a notice saying the Parts-A-Rama was cancelled / out of business.
I got a postcard in the mail today from the Parts-A-Rama. I thought it was to renew my spot for this year and it was a notice saying the Parts-A-Rama was cancelled / out of business.
Last edited by mustang50lx; 04-15-2018 at 02:03 AM.
I'm not surprised. I haven't been there in years. Between the internet and brand specific swap meets and the inability/disinterest that most young people have in working on cars, it was inevitable. Last time I was there it was lots of craft vendors etc and not many good parts. Look around next time you're at a car event, lots of gray hair. We are slowly dying out.
Wow!
im kind of bummed but have probably only been there once in the last 15 years.
It doesn't shock me. I went last year and didn't find a single thing worth buying. Was mostly junk. The place was packed with people. Back in the 90's it was great. Always could find some good parts and such.
Ed...
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Any body go to fords ar Columbus recently?
Wonder how that turnout was.
-JOHN
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The Spring Swap? This was my first time going out there, so I can't compare to previous years. One building hardly had anything in it and the other wasn't exactly crowded. I actually made the comment to my dad that it reminded a lot of Parts-a-rama... lots of overpriced old junk on the sellers' end and nobody wanting to pay for the nicer/more valuable stuff. Sunday was a joke; the place was a ghost town.Originally Posted by somethingclever
I took a good chunk of my diecast collection and mostly S197 parts. Close to zero interest in the S197 stuff but I was glad I had the diecast stuff, because that was the only way I actually turned a profit after the cost of the vendor spot, gas, and a hotel.
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It has gone downhill for the last 10 years. My dad and I have gone for the last 30 years so it’s more of a tradition than anything. It’s a good excuse for us to spend the day together.
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I am looking forward to Carlisle this year....
-JOHN
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That is always a nice event? Are you staying overnight?
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The fall Columbus Ford swap is also done.
I just saw that. What a shame! That used to be a great show.
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I rather go to the Canfield events anyways
Chris
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i looks like they have a new promoter and dates for this year
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Not staying.....hard enough to find the time to go at all with 4 little ones running around.
I do plan on checking out the car show area more than the swap meet part....which is 180 deg from typical for me.
-JOHN
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new event to replace pgh parts a rama:
Last month I reported that the Pittsburgh Parts-A-Rama would not happen in 2018. Well, a couple of guy's decided to rent the Big Butler Fairgrounds for that open weekend. Michael Shindel and Turk aka Tom Napierkowski of The Flashlight Drags are going to start a new event. With this, the Big Butler Auto Meet 1st Annual Event will take place on Fathers Day Weekend, June 15, 16 & 17. If you have ever set up as a vendor or would like to for the first time, this is the time to get in on the ground floor, go to their website at http://BigButlerAutoSwapMeet.com and check out all of the details, cost, spaces, times, Local Hotels, Camping and all the details! The location is at Big Butler Fairgrounds in Prospect, Pennsylvania. For quick answers, you can call Michael Schindel at 412-973-8608 or E-mail Mike at schindelm@gmail.com , you can also send a letter to Michael Schindel at Box 119 - Bradfordwoods, PA 15015. Remember, they are starting with a clean slate, so if you want a special spot or spots, First Come, First Served!
Current Stable
2013 School Bus Yellow Boss 302
1993 Red Cobra
Previous Stable
2012 White Mustang-Traded
2004 Competition Orange Terminator - Sold
2003 Black Cobra-Traded
1998 Black Cobra-Traded
1991 White 5.0 Conv-Sold
1986 Purple 5.0 Trunk-Sold to Psycho 5.0
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Maybe it will be more performance based stuff if they can pull enough friends with similar interests.
If it's supposed to be just like it was before, then i don't see how it's successful.
Good luck to them though!
I am looking forward to carlisle in 2 weeks.
-JOHN
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