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Someone asked me to repost the daily schedule and lodging information here, even tbough the latest and greatest information is on the web site http://www.bakersfieldswapmeet.org/ MINTER AIRFIELD 201 Aviation Street – Shafter, CA – (A few miles North of Bakersfield on Hwy 99) Swapper set-up; Friday m...

Howdy all, I got a private message from a very nice person concerned about their reservation for the swap meet. I thought I’d reply here in case others are having similar thoughts. Rest assured we are processing things as quickly as an all-volunteer team that has no idea they were going to have this...

As a reminder, we keep the swap meet site reasonably up to date at https://bakersfieldswapmeet.org/

But if you have questions, as here on the forum and we will get you answers, plus post them on the web site for others to see

Jim

Unfortunately, yes. There is no overnight camping in the spaces. That is a rule of the airfield. It was discussed with them and is a non-negotiable thing for them.

I will poke the people who control the website to post the available camping options.

Jim

Not to offend anyone, but since the windshield folds forward, is it a 1913 ?

Good point, Andy. Nothing like a little “Trash talk” to get things started - ha ha ha! I’ll pass that one along. It’s especially important because the field is an active airport, and we are along the taxiway. We want to be good tenants, and not have our trash blowing into the airport operations. Any...

So here is a crazy thought i had this weekend, what can the team do to make the 2026 Bakersfield meet better? Traditionally we argue after an event, and say/post things like “why didn't They…. (Have more entry lanes in the morning?, use a different oil in the swap meet?. Use a different water/antifr...

Things are coming together nicely on planning for the meet. Team made a slight layout change to place the Ragtime Racers exhibition track off to the side. The old layout had the track between the swap spaces and the gate, which I think we all can agree was not the safest arrangement. So while the ra...

Hello all, The organizing committee has made some minor changes to the layout of the meet. This was done so that people would not have the generator noise and smoke of the food trucks smack dab In the middle of the spaces. Also we are posting a map of all the spaces sold thus far to make it easier P...

All, The new Bakersfield swap meet organizing committee met Sunday Evening (1/25/26), and things are moving along well. The committee will honor space requests from hose who previously registered for spaces, You will be contacted in the next few days to work out the details. Everyone who did not pre...

Kim Dobbins’ wish has come true. As of Friday January 23, 2026, The Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club (BAHCC) has taken over leadership of the Bakersfield meet, and the local club is being strongly supported by the national Horseless Carriage Club (HCCA) president & board. We plan to carry on the Pro...

All, Due to time constraints the dates and location and setup for 2026 will remain the same. Gerald Robinson is our man on point, and he is in the process of obtaining the contact information for those who previously registered with Steven Chase’s team. Though Steven’s team is mailing back the early...

All, The Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club is stepping in to take over the “Bakersfield” swap meet. The event will be the same location and date, Price per space will be 65 dollars. More information will be forthcoming soon. This is just a quick announcement moments after the vote to let everyone kno...

Though I rarely post here, I want to chime in and agree with Kim the Bakersfield/Famosa swap meet was a great event that looks like it will only get better going forward. Originally we only had a single long row of prewar spaces. The facility was flooded with requests for prewar spaces, and opened m...

[/url]A drone video of the HCCA national Tour has been released on YouTube

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Had a great time meeting many great model T folks & other Brass car enthusiasts

If you install a bell, be sure. To put lock-tight on the bolts and consider putting a “catch cage” of safety wire at a safe distance around the bell so that if it comes loose it does not rattle off to the side of the road someplace during a 30 mile drive. Don’t ask why I think this is important to t...

I had a jar of NOS air at my space in Bakersfield and Tulare, never even got a question much less an offer.
(I am not smart enough to post a photo, or I would)
So the present value of NOS air is $0.00, based on market research

Bill, The best laid plans of mice and men, as they say. Given the re-emergence of “Lake Tulare”, it is beyond anyone’s control. While disappointed for this year, we always have next year to look forward to. Thank You VERY much for all you have done so far for the hobby. It’s takes dedicated people t...

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If it’s on the internet, it must be true
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PM sent. NH carbs are one of those things you always need another of lest you regret it

Pm sent to Ed. Horn needs a home, I have one - win win

It’s a gimmick, a remnant of “Atomic Age” marketing, “put the power of the Atom to work in your car!” Idea was polonium would help ionize air, improving spark. Check the half life of polonium, and you will see why it sure did not last long or work well. They were often (not always) a lovely Pink, if...

This thread is one reason I rarely post anything. I have to say Tim was always a straight shooter, and I’ve got several of his accessories in my garage. He was always square with me, and even went out of his way to be kind to me. Sure he asked questions and expressed opinions , but he seemed tame co...

Great tool finds at Tulare as well, I got lucky…

Fast Furstnow Fun - likely has the best speedometer ever assembled (Just kidding, Russ). Not for sale, but absolutely beautiful

Motor Wheel. Motor Wheel

1909 - asking 70K

Thank You Bill Bennett! I had an absolutely wonderful time. I saw some old friends and met some new ones, some from near by and some from far away. Sadly sounds like I missed a few folks I’d hoped to meet, but I met a lot of new friends and shaked many rusty/oily hands. There were more brass lamps a...