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Title: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Tony oily bike on January 31, 2014, 02:31:48 PM Think Sir Manky was interested in popping (geddit??) along to this one.
http://www.nsra.org.uk/index.php/j-elements-mainmenu-26/full-list-2013 Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 31, 2014, 08:28:56 PM ;D Yeah, but I won't be in the Pop -it'll be off the road till the end of March for a Winter tidy up.
The hotrod swapmeet to go to. I try to get there every year. It's as much a social get-together with fellow builders you haven't seen all Winter as a serious parts gathering trip. Well worth a look though -all manner of wonderous things for sale, both vintage & brand new. Lots of trade stalls as well as parts sellers. Be warned though- Essex Arena in early March is possibly the coldest place on Earth! Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:34:14 PM A good day out at the swapmeet today. As always, people to chat to, things to buy, piles of rusty old tatt to be rummaged through.
For once the weather was actually O.K -the Essex Arena can be a desolately cold & windswept place but today we were treated to pale Spring sunshine. As busy as ever. We arrived half an hour after the gates opened, after stopping at the new Cobham services on the M25 for breakfast. So we avoided the traditional shuffling queue to get in, although a motorcycle motorcross meet going on at the same venue meant a queue to get into the carpark instead. Mr Loon, Chris, ("Forgotten"), & me in my car, with PD & Ryan, ("Munk"), following. Ryan had driven all the way from Cornwall just for this meet, looking for parts for his Volvo Amazon. Loony picked up a nice crescent shaped speedo from a '53 Ford Customline, plus a set of shiney new spindles for his Rover rod project. He also bought a pinstriped blow torch from Seaside Neil for his striping collection. Chris found an illuminated American pedestrian crossing sign to hang on his wall & a window frame for his Moggy Minor. I bought enough tuck n roll material to finish upholstering the cab of my truck, a new driver's door handle, plus a heap of cutting discs & flapwheels for the workshop. We drove in alongside PantherShaun & his new lady & bumped into Chevy Rick & Jay Jay later in the day. Nice to see you guys. Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:35:45 PM Volvo trike.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:36:15 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:37:22 PM Sunbeam coupe. Slightly odd dimensions & no Shaun, I wasn't keen on the skinny wire wheels!
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:38:13 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:39:22 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:51:32 PM Chris, Loon & PD.
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:58:36 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 07:59:26 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:00:19 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:01:08 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:01:53 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:02:32 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:03:37 PM .
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:05:15 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:06:03 PM Nice sticker ;D
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:09:31 PM .
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:11:02 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:12:03 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:12:40 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:13:18 PM Yours for 450 quid.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:15:33 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:16:29 PM Two dragsters for sale.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:20:28 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:21:08 PM .
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:24:32 PM Fibreglass Pop front. 400 quid -as much as I paid for my complete Pop.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:26:32 PM .
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:32:06 PM I really liked this -a Ford Pop grille shell cut down to T bucket size. Very tempted to buy it, if only as garage wall art -except I haven't got a garage, or a wall.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:32:59 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:33:46 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:34:28 PM Loved this.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:36:28 PM Dave Williams' pics of it, pinched from faceBook. Not sure about the chain steering wheel & door handles though.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:37:33 PM .
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:38:16 PM .
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Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: NeilG on March 02, 2014, 08:39:09 PM Managed to pick up a few bits today.Seemed to miss everyone,unless you were all hiding from me :'(
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:40:19 PM Poo. Didn't know you were there Neil. What did you buy? As always, I'll be back next year.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: NeilG on March 02, 2014, 08:46:05 PM Um,I'm almost too embarrassed to say.A mexican blanket for my sofa and a tissue dispenser for the chevy!!
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 08:48:35 PM ;D Wise purchases.
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: NeilG on March 02, 2014, 08:55:03 PM I thought so ;D
Since i've fitted an uprated heater/blower it takes up more room so you loose half the glove box.I did have the stereo in there,so i thought i'd hide it in the tissue dispenser which was a optional extra!! Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 09:21:25 PM Damn clever! So what happens when you want a tissue?
Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: JayJay on March 02, 2014, 09:22:59 PM Shame we missed you Neil. I did wonder if you would be there.
It was a good day. Managed to miss the traffic leaving about 1ish by going out the back way. We were parked right by the traders' gate so it was pretty easy. I didn't buy much, just a few tools and bits and bobs. Those Mexican blankets are usually quite dear. Hope you got a bargain. Good photos Andy. Liked the stained glass window. Didn't spot that. JJ :) Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: NeilG on March 02, 2014, 09:28:57 PM Damn clever! So what happens when you want a tissue? I'll use me sleeve.... Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Olds on March 02, 2014, 09:31:54 PM Damn clever! So what happens when you want a tissue? I'll use me sleeve....Nice lot of pics as usual. Did you manage to avoid buying shiny things this time Andy :) Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: NeilG on March 02, 2014, 09:33:51 PM Yep,we will meet up soon JJ ;)
Blanket is a repro style one,£20 After looking at Andy's pics i must of missed loads of the cars. Title: Re: NSRA Southern Swapmeet, Arena Essex Raceway, Sunday 2nd March 2014 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 02, 2014, 09:34:45 PM I saw the blankets for 15 & 20 quid. Not everything there's a bargain. I was looking for Dynamat sound/heat insulation. Found some, but it was more expensive than I can buy it at Jackhammer's. Marcus was the one buying shiny stuff for once!
The window was in a pick-up truck that cruised around the oval track where the trade stands were. I always like to have a wander round the carpark -lots of interesting stuff just parked up. |