Restoring a Classic
September 19, 2013
For all of us who appreciate cars, but have never had the time, money or know-how to actually restore one, here’s a post about the effort that goes into fixing up a classic. Finding an old beater is often the easy part, just check our classifieds or come out to our show on October 20th… ...
Rat Rod Rules?
September 15, 2013
All kinds of cars show up to the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show, but none are quite as unique as the rat rods and their owners. To their creators, rat rods are works of art. But, what makes a rat rod a rat rod? What makes them stand out from other hot rods? ...
Inspecting a Classic Car: Start it Up and Give it a Test Drive!
September 6, 2013
If you’re looking for a classic car, look no further than the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show in Southern California. We’re here so you can link up with a seller to buy the GTO, Chevelle, or Shelby that you’ve been trying to find. But how do you know what condition the car is ...
Sell Your Classic Car at the Pomona Swap Meet
August 29, 2013
Last week we discussed one aspect of the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show— buying and selling hard to find classic automotive parts. This time, we get into the nitty gritty… the cars! Many people go to car shows to see the rides of their youth, exotic cars, or to catch a glimpse of ...
Parts for Sale!
August 23, 2013
Right around the corner, on October 20th, is the biggest swap meet this side of the Mississippi. Some of you might never have been to a swap meet before so you have no idea what to expect. Well, our next couple of posts are meant to help with that. This week, it’s all about parts ...
Sell Classic Cars: Ways to Stay Updated on What Your Car is Worth on the Market
August 8, 2013
When someone tries to sell classic cars, keeping up to date on the market conditions for those cars can become a chore. That’s especially true when a car collector has dozens of cars he wants to sell at top dollar. Because the online world can’t always comprehensively track market conditions, do you really know what ...
Where Can You Go to Find Classic Car Parts?
August 4, 2013
Finding classic car parts for your restoration project can be challenging. While regularly occurring swap meets like the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show are the best places to find those hard-to-find parts, there are a few other options. You can always surf the net by checking out sites like eBay or online car forums. In ...
Purchasing a Classic Car: Is it the Real Deal?
July 29, 2013
Whether you’ve only recently taken the plunge into the classic car world or you’re an old-timer searching for that one car you’ve always wanted, there are thousands of gleaming beauties on show and for sale, parked under the California sun, at the Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show. But how do you know if ...
Auto Fender Bib
July 25, 2013
Sitting watching late-night television, a lot of times, can leave one with the feeling of, “I could have invented that!” Well you might just as easily get the same feeling walking the aisles of Pomona when you happen by Bob Baker’s Auto Fender Bib’s space. There you’ll find the custom protective pads he makes to ...
Corvettes of Southern California – August 11, 2013 Featured Car Club
July 25, 2013
We will be welcoming one of the oldest Corvette clubs in the world to the August 11, 2013 Pomona Swap Meet, as our Featured Car Club. Corvettes of Southern California (CSC), with over 100 members, has been operating continuously since 1956. Membership is open to owners of Corvettes – any year, which makes for an interesting ...
Fellas SoCal Car Club – August 11, 2013 Featured Car Club
July 25, 2013
When Bo, Bebop, Johnny, Oscar and Tom decided to start a car club to make their tight knit group “official”, they didn’t have to think hard to come up with a name. Since they were just some fellas from the Inland Empire of Southern California, with a common love for cars, that was it – ...
Checkin’ In With Goodies and Family
July 25, 2013
It’s time to check back in with Chris from Goodies and Family to see what he found at the June 2nd Pomona Swap Meet. Among his best finds at the event, Chris added another porcelain sign to his extensive collection. This time he scored a circle Texaco sign that is 80 inches in diameter. Chris ...