Hey guys, my name is Stuart and I live in Sydney, Australia. I have a couple of American cars. 57 Chev and 59 Tbird.
Im looking to join the Mopar club very soon as myself and a few buds are heading to LA on Saturday. Sunday morning I'll be at Pomona swap to find a Cuda or Challanger.
I was hoping to get some feed back from anyone here about the swap meet, what to expect in regards to purchasing an E body and a rough price guide in this market.
I have about 25k to spend on a car. I would love an RT or Cuda, but I think I'll be a little short of money.
So give me your thoughts, Stu
Welcome. On the Pomona swapt meet. If you have the cash you will most likley find what you are looking for 7 tmes out of 10. When i lived in So. cal. i went to that swap meet a lot. This is what i ended up doing. Get there earlier then early.. Don't park in the reg. admission line to get in.
(Go To Gate 15 located on Arrow Hwy.) That is the gate that all the cars for sale and vendors go through for set up. It opens up at 9am Saturday morning the 13th. Most of the cars for sale start to come in on Sunday mornig around 3am. to set up. Now if you can get there Saturday night around Midnight give or take you can use that Gate 15. However i repeat however unless your driving a classic car that is before the cut off date pre 1975. You are going to be charged $100.00 for parking. It's steep but well worth it. You'll be there to see all the early birds bring in their rides. Also others will be doing the same. The swap meet is FREAKING HUGE if you are comming with some friends you can split up and get a hold of some two way radios just in case your cell phones don't work here in the states.
This is the web site in case
www.pomonaswapmeet.com Gives you a good map of the area.
Check the weather. I live in Vegas and it's been raining Cats & Dogs off and on. Called my daughter in CA. raining today but clear by the weekend.
Good luck,Happy hunting.
PS..... Bring a good magnet with a cloth backing. This way you can run it over the car and check it for the hidden layers of bondo. You will be able to test deive the car if you find one. They have an little area you can drive them back along the strip area.
Have a friend or yourself watch as it goes down the driving area to make sure the car drives straight. I've seen some look like they were trying to pass them selfs.
