Anybody know when the big car parts swap meet at Singleton is on this year please?
Ziff

i second that

Ziff, I don't know if Singleton has one? But Cessnock is usually in August:

NEWCASTLE VINTAGE SWAPMEET AUGUST 12-13, 2006. CESSNOCK SHOWGROUNDS.
PH: ALAN, 0408 342 128.

From Unique cars website........

Cheers Graham

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Sir Alec! we are not worthy!

Thanks Graham. That's probably the one I was thinking about. All I remember from last year is that it was very icy and I had to buy all the kids a beanie out there to stop the frost bite
Ziff

There is also Maitland ... bit smaller, and mostly Bikes.. (Ok, a LOT smaller)

Here's a quick list i found on the web...

24th & 25th June 2006 - NSW SYDNEY MODEL CAR & TOY SWAP MEET, at Penrith Panthers Pavilion, Mulgia Rd, Penrith. Phone Mark for more info, Ph 02 4573 1054,

5th and 6th August 2006 21ST ALL HOLDEN DAY 2-DAY SWAP MEET, 5/8/06, 6am to 5pm; 6/8/06, 6am to 2pm, at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Rd, Clarendon. Supervised by Wilberforce Rural Fire Service. Proceeds support Charities.
Fees: Fri & Sat only $30; Sat only $15; Sat & Sun $35; Sun only $15. $11 night camp fee incl. Swappers fee incl driver only. All open air sites. Refreshments, ample parking, security guards on duty. Phone for more info, Mob 0414 449 275, NSW

6th August 2006 SWAP MEET Kembla Grange Race Course
Just South Of Wollongong START TIME : 7.00 AM Admission : general Entry $2.00 Stall Holders $10.00 STALL HOLDERS WANTED CAR PARTS RECOVERY GEAR CAMPING EQUIPMENT BRICK-A-BRAC OFF STREET PARKING AVAILABLE FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE ON SITE For more information phone Russell on : 0421 600 064 or email : [email protected]

12th & 13th August 2006 CESSNOCK 2 DAY SWAP MEET at Cessnock Showground. Over 1,000 sites, swappers selling wide selection of items incl vintage & modem car & bike parts, bric-a-brac, antiques, collectables & crafts. Numerous traders. Please no glass, dogs, fires or use of unauthorised vehicles. NSW Newcastle District Vintage Car Club Inc's For further info, pls Ph Alan Hipwe11 02 4934 2128, Mob 0408 342 128; Ray Redrup, Ph 02 4990 3160; Gavin Middleton Mob 0417 040 015; Graeme Hall Ph 02 4971 2789, Mob 0417 215 922,

20th August 2006 BORDERLINE STREET RODDERS INC'S LISMORE SWAP, at Lismore Showgrounds. Gates open 6am. All cars, bikes, vintage & antiques welcome. U/cover sites $15, outside sites $6, general entry $2. For bookings or info, Ph Peter 02 6663 5239, or Matt 02 6662 1131

27th August, 2006 - 15TH ANNUAL "DUBBO - HUB OF THE WEST" SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW presented by lions Club of Dubbo Macquarie Inc. Vintage, veteran car & motorcycle parts & Australiana memorabilia. Adults $3, no concessions, U-16 free. Siteholders 6am, public 7am. Phone for more info, Ph Hugh Hopkins 02 6882 4864 or Mob 0428 638 841; Gary Hands 02 6885 3954,

9th & 10th September 2006 - NORTH WEST SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW. Swap Meet Saturday 9th from 7am. Car Show Sunday 10th from 8am, both at Gunnedah Showground. Phone Barry Schofield for more info, Ph' 02 6742 0875,

30th September 2006 - TEMORA ANTIQUE MOTOR CLUB'S "CRUISIN' THE RIVERINA", Temora Show & Shine at Nixon Park, Temora. Gates open Gam. Hot rods, customs, sleds, classics, utes, vintage, veteran, bikes. Markets, displays, raffles, rides, food. Live bands. Fri night Street Parade, Street Cruise, commencing 6.30 pm at Recreation Park, Cnr Brittinia & Baker Sts; Saturday "Cruisin' the Riverina", Show 'n Shine, Nixon Park, Cnr Gallipoli St & Stockinbingal Rd. Public gam. All entrants must be displayed by 9.30 am, judging l0am. $20 p/vehicle, public $5, family $15, child 7-15 years $3, pensioners $3. Children 7 years & under must be with adult. Sunday Cruises (2). No.1: Temora Aviation Museum & Junee; No.2: Junee Licorice Factory, Monte Cristo etc. For more info, Ph Pres E. Sams, Mob 0428 772 409, or Tempra Antique Motor Club Inc, PO Box 348, Temora NSW 2666. No alcohol., Ph/Fax C Wicks 02 6973 7505,

29th October 2006 3rd HIGHLANDS MOTORFEST Bowral NSW
Why not visit the beautiful southern highlands of NSW. Make a weekend of it and enjoy a run here for the Chevalier College Highlands Motorfest. Just a short 1 HR trip from Sydney
It is a show & shine event for cars, bikes, commercial vehicles & race cars. Trophies for 1st 2nd 3rd, Peoples Choice. Over 10 classes. . Vintage, Classic, Hot Rods are all catered for.
, The Motorfest is run in conjunction with the Chevalier College School fete, so the are plenty of rides & amusements for the whole family, refreshments, food, and picnic facilities are all here waiting for you. Entry from 8am Sunday $10 per vehicle. Judging starts @ 10am. Presentation @ 1pm Clubs are welcome and with the large area available you are encouraged to set up your own club display. If you have any special requests please feel free to ask Entrant & club enquiries phone Ken 0438 090263
Trade stalls are also catered for with ample space to display your products. Power is available to some areas. Tree shaded areas, no undercover area. Trade site start at just $50, with larger space & sponsorship packages available if you have any special requirements just ask. Trade enquiries Carl 0423 097289 ah 02 48839180

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I thought you said "Here's a quick list"

Wanna see the long one ?

Basically, there is a swapmeet every weekend in oz... ya might have to travel a little though...

I try to get to most of the "local" ones (ie, a 150Klm Radius)

J

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Fair enough. I'll have to start doing a bit of leg work to get the bits and pieces for the new car. I suppose that's one of the biggest problems with buying a bare shell
Ziff

I'd almost suggest sitting back and watching Ebay ...

I did the Swapmeets for a few years as a seller, and in the years that Graham and I did it, it got harder and harder to sell stuff, then to buy better stuff with the money we made ...

Yea, you get the occasional gem (I got a pair of NOS Front Guards for a Mk1 for $100 !! as well as a drivers door skin for a deluxe!!)

But in the main, Swapmeets are dying .. Gosford used to be huge ... this year, I was around the whole thing 3 times in 1 hour .... and most of that was dealers or crap ...

Sorry for being a pessimist, but i think you are sitting on the biggest concentration of mini parts in the southern hemisphere, right here on Ausmini !!

Cheers
J

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You're probably right. The problem is I'm after what everyone else wants. The cheaper option of finding a donor car as opposed to buying the parts one by one from a Mini wreckers. Unfortunately buying the bits singly will end up costing a fortune. I'm not sure if you remember me as I haven't been on here for quite a while and I only spoke to you briefly at Cessnock last year but I have the brown Clubby and am doing the ground up resto of a 67 Deluxe. Unfortunately things ground to a halt about six months ago but I am getting it all going again now. Fingers crossed I'll have it up and running by this time next year.
Ziff

Hey, I just realised that was my 100th post and I have been promoted to an 848cc. Sorry but for someone that doesn't post very often that seems like a big deal. I'll shut up now.
Ziff

Drop me an email with things you might want ... I'll probably not have it, but there is a network of guys here on the coast who would be able to help as well !

james at portaloz.tv

J

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Thanks mate. Will do.