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January 2013 Turlock Swapmeet


January 27, 2013

Remember the first time you touched a boob? That’s the feeling I get whenever the January Turlock swapmeet rolls around and this year was no different. About a week beforehand I walked my sideyard and garage and listed everything I didn’t want on Craigslist and netted a wallet full of cash to spend in the annual Modesto Area Model A’s world famous swap meet.

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Armed with his little red wagon Panel Pete was on the hunt for V8-60 parts for his new engine find…

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Below the fog a sea of car guys scrounged through boxes of rusty crap, searching for treasures…

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

This 1932 Ford truck sold at an undisclosed price…

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

This Model A Coupe with a rumble seat did not, however. The asking price was $7800.


Bad ass Vortec blown 4 banger Model A roadster salt flat racer

Bad ass Vortec blown 4 banger Model A roadster salt flat racer Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Bad ass Vortec blown 4 banger Model A roadster salt flat racer Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Bad ass Vortec blown 4 banger Model A roadster salt flat racer Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

I had to snap a few shots, mainly for a few technical things. I’ve contemplated dropping my roadster onto a ’32 frame and I loved the way this one was put together.


My Turlock Swap treasures upon my own jalopy roadster’s decklid!

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Highlights for me were the nice Cal Custom valve covers ($40) and the 1960′s Snap-On valve spring compressor (Ten friggin’ bucks!!), although notable were the NOS Ford Model 48 kingpins ($10), rebuilt Tri-five Chevy master cylinder ($10) and a NOS Mallory 4004 distributor cap ($20).

Turlock Swapmeet Modesto Model As

Inner fenders and splash shields, hopefully for a 1956 Chevy. 1955 is close but different. I felt good walking away with these for $40.

Any other of my buddies take some pictures? Email 'em to me!